MANILA, Philippines—President Rodrigo Duterte has created an inter-agency task force to help eradicate hunger in the country. 101, Duterte created the Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger which will be chaired by the Cabinet Secretary. Meanwhile, heads of the Departments of Agriculture, Budget and Management, Education, Environment, Health, Interior and Local Government, Trade and Industry, and Science and Technology will serve as members of the task force. The NFP shall include initiatives for ending hunger, achieving food security, improving nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture, the order stated. ADVERTISEMENTThe body will also submit an annual report to the President on the state of hunger, food security, nutrition and agricultural production in the country.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 16, 2020 02:03 UTC