A new law is needed for the government to unlock over P74 billion in coconut levy funds for the benefit of coconut farmers and their families, the head of the Duterte administration’s economic team said on Monday.
In a statement, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez 3rd said President Rodrigo Duterte would push for new legislation as soon as the Supreme Court lifts a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the fund.
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