MARIT STINUS-CABUGON
THE economy grew 6.7 percent in 2017 and is expected to grow 6.8 percent or more this year, sustaining the country’s growth trajectory. The agriculture sector has bounced back, posting a 3.9 percent expansion after the negative growth in 2016 (BangkoSentral ng Pilipinas 2017 Annual Report). Since the agriculture sector accounts for 26 percent of employment, bigger agricultural output is bound to have a positive effect on a significant number of Filipino families.