IN BRIEF

Marcos taps DHSUD to lead Pasig cleanup dez said in a statement. Romualdez noted one pressing concern that is evident is the rising food inflation, which has been a significant driver of the economic slowdown.

“Addressing this is paramount to ensure that every Filipino has access to affordable, nutritious food while also stimulating our agricultural sectors:

The Speaker identified four key areas that needed special government attention.

“Firstly, is agricultural investments. We will focus on injecting funds into our agricultural sector, promoting modern farming techniques, and improving storage and distribution infrastructure. This will help increase yield and reduce post-harvest losses.

Secondly, supply chain enhancement,” he said. «By optimizing supply chains and reducing logistical bottlenecks, we can ensure that food reaches consumers swiftly, reducing costs and wastage.”

Thirdly, price monitoring and regulation: “The House supports initiatives to monitor and regulate the prices of essential commodities, ensuring that unscrupulous practices do not exploit Filipinos.

Fourth, according to him is import policies. “Reviewing and, if necessary, adjusting our import policies can help stabilize food prices. Strategic imports, when local supply is low, can prevent excessive price hikes.”