US Grants $34.1M to Boost Philippine Ube Industry
The US government will provide $34.1 million (approximately P2 billion) in funding over the next few years to advance the development of the Philippine ube industry. This grant is part of the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food for Progress Program.
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