CALAUAN, Laguna: Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday said he will impose a moratorium on the conversion of agricultural lands into other uses and prioritize the passage of the National Land Use Act (NLUA) to ensure food security for the country.

Speaking before 400 farmers in this Southern Tagalog province, Moreno pointed out that the country's food security is at risk, not only by the effects of climate change, but also by wanton land conversion.

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