Philippines' DA Seeks P125 Billion Annually for Farm-to-Market Roads
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking an annual budget of P125 billion for the next six years to accelerate the development of its farm-to-market road (FMR) network. This ambitious plan aims to construct approximately 55,000 kilometers of rural roads, though fiscal constraints are acknowledged.
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