MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said his administration “will do everything” to develop the rice industry in the Philippines, and vowed to “approach it in a comprehensive and a holistic way based on science.”
“We will remain steadfast in our efforts to modernize the agriculture sector through open dialogue and consultations with our farmers and agriculture experts,” he said. Marcos Jr. also encouraged scientists and researcher to further develop varieties of rice, including newly-discovered variants that reduce the glycemic index of the staple grain.
“With every grain that we harvest, process, and consume, we gain the strength and nourishment that we need to continuously drive our lives, families, and nations forward,” he said.