President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is studying ways to improve local milk production.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Farm Fresh Milk Plant at the Global Aseana Business Park 2 in San Simon, Pampanga, Marcos also said the government is coordinating with the private sector to provide support to farmers.
‘We are currently studying ways to increase local milk production and how to attract more investments in the dairy industry,’ he said in Filipino.
He added that the dairy plant would bring opportunities to farm workers and boost the health of children.
‘This will also provide opportunities for our farmers and farm workers here in the community to earn a livelihood,’ the president said in Filipino.
‘Apart from more efficient production, this will also offer a better future for our youth,’ he added.
During the event, Marcos led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the facility and toured the production plant at Building 3.
He also inspected the mixing, pasteurization, bottle labeling, filling, and packaging areas.
Farm Fresh Milk, Inc. is the Philippine subsidiary of Farm Fresh Berhad, a Malaysian dairy company.
Its manufacturing operations in San Simon, Pampanga began in August last year, producing a range of milk, yogurt, and plant-based products./mcm