January 21st, 2008
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01.21.08Governor Fongwan: We’ll Export Vegetables to Japan
Thanks to “Anonymous” who alerted us about this news. I’m not optimistic that it will happen (i.e., the Cordilleras exporting vegetables to Japan, etc.) but I’m ready to be pleasantly surprised. I’m sure you are too :-)
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Gov says Benguet ready to export vegetables
Desiree Caluza
Philippine Daily InquirerBAGUIO CITY—Benguet Gov. Nestor Fongwan said his province’s farmers are ready to export their vegetables to Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong this year.
Fongwan said President Macapagal-Arroyo wants to enhance the province’s vegetable production after allotting P10 million for the full operation of the cold chain to preserve and ensure the freshness and quality of the local produce.
He said buyers from Japan sought broccoli grown in Benguet after the vegetable passed Japanese quality standards. He said several companies in Japan wanted the initial shipments this month.
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01.21.08Photo of the Day
Herminia Cadiogan with a picture of her daughter, Zennia Aguilan. Photo courtesy of AFP.
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