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Marcos secures $2-B fruit export deal with China
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the Philippines' durian market in China is now officially open for exports.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and China's General Administration of Customs have signed a protocol for phytosanitary requirements, paving the way for the fruit's export.
This agreement fulfills a long-awaited demand from Philippine durian growers, particularly those in the Davao Region.
Additionally, four companies have shown interest in purchasing approximately $2.09 billion worth of Philippine fruits, including coconuts and bananas.
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