“Make sure the current health crisis doesn’t turn into food crisis”, says Philippines Vice President

Urging the government to invest more in agriculture, Philippines’ Vice President Leni Robredo said the country’s policymakers should make sure that the current health crisis does not turn into a food crisis.

The 55-year-old leader said food production must be increased in order to avoid supply shortage and bring stability in food prices.

The Southeast Asian country’s Vice-President also gave her suggestions on how to boost investments in areas that benefit the farming sector, especially in modern technology and farm-to-market infrastructure.