The Senate must fast-track the approval of its counterpart measure that aims to revitalize the country’s salt industry to help create about 100,000 jobs in the agriculture sector, according to a lawmaker.
HB 8278, of which Yamsuan is among the principal authors, aims to create a comprehensive plan for the salt industry to increase domestic production and boost investments in this sector. On top of modernizing the industry, the lawmaker noted that salt producers also need to expand their market linkages to be able to promote Philippine salt not only as a food flavoring, but also as a key element in various industries.
HB 8278 creates the Philippine Salt Industry Development Council which is tasked to formulate the Philippine Salt Industry Development Roadmap.