Philippine Ube Industry Faces Production Decline Despite Rising Global Demand; Infrastructure Investment Key to Revival
The Philippine ube (purple yam) industry has seen its domestic production halved over the past 15 years, despite growing international demand. A congressional think tank recommends investment in cold storage, processing facilities, and agricultural logistics as crucial for its revival.
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