Manila Mayor vows protection of local produce if elected president
PRESIDENTIAL candidate Francisco “Isko” M. Domagoso, currently mayor of the capital city Manila, vowed protection of local farmers and fisherfolk’s produce as part of his 10-point economic agenda presented on Monday.
“If I’m lucky (to be elected as president), I will make sure that (farmers’ crops and fishermen’s catch) will be bought because I will look into it personally during harvest time that no importation permit will be signed,” Mr. Domagoso said in a mix of English and Filipino at a press conference.
The Manila mayor also said he will strengthen measures to prevent the entry of illegal or low-quality food products into the country.
The standard-bearer of Aksyon Demokratiko also said he will reduce taxes imposed on electricity supply and crude oil by half.
“The tax on the use of electricity and crude oil will be cut in half to cushion the socio-economic impact on our lives and on farmers when it comes to agricultural products so that we won’t be affected by the high inflation rates.”
His economic platform covers mass housing, more accessible basic education, job creation, enhanced healthcare, boosting the tourism and creative industries, expanding water and power infrastructure, digital transformation, agriculture, good governance, and smart governance. — Jaspearl Emerald G. Tan
