This economics graduate could not understand why those who supplied food for the Philippines were often left hungry and deprived. To respond to this longstanding problem, he launched an initiative aimed at marketing farm produce more efficiently and justly. An exciting one, too.”Filipino farmers have always needed all the help they can get, especially when it involves efficiently marketing their produce. Someone just needs to put the pieces together [in a way they can work for the farmers and the marketplace]. This is a tough challenge, a big one, a serious one, but an exciting one, too.”He cites what is needed: “Farmers need to reach more customers in more cities.

Source: Manila Times August 29, 2020 16:30 UTC