Saudi gov’t gives 60 metric tons of dates to PH 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Roy MabasaThe government of Saudi Arabia on Monday turned over some 60 metric tons of pressed dates as a gift to the Philippine government and the Filipino people. In the run-up to Ramadan, Saudi Arabia has distributed a total of 6,500 tons of dates to about 43 different countries around the world, including the Philippines. Known for its nutritional value, the pressed dates will provide support food requirements as the month of fasting approaches. According to Saudi officials, the dates are special gifts and an affirmation on the depth of the bilateral relations between the two countries.

Source: Manila Bulletin May 20, 2019 09:33 UTC