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Food supply enough until end of quarantine -DTI
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez assured the public that there is enough food supply to last until after the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) ends, as logistical issues have been addressed.
Lopez clarified that food production is continuous, and cargo movement is unhampered nationwide as per policy.
This comes after the Philippine Association of Meat Processors Inc. (PAMPI) warned of a possible severe shortage of canned goods due to logistical issues and lockdowns affecting cargo movement.
He acknowledged previous reports of issues in provinces, but stated that local government units have since re-opened ports for cargo movement, especially for raw materials to Metro Manila.
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