Solons want gov't to buy local produce, set up drying facilities
(File photo) MANILA - Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte and Benguet Rep. Eric Yap have filed twin measures that, once enacted into law, will mandate the government to purchase farm produce of local growers, and establish palay drying facilities nationwide to boost farmers' income and help attain the country's goal of achieving food security. House Bill No. 3382 aims to ensure that the national and local governments will source food for their relief and school feeding programs from local farmers; while HB 3383 seeks to appropriate funds for the establishment nationwid...