US, Philippines agree to continue food security talks
Residents of Barangay District 4 in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya on June 18, 2020 pick free tomatoes.
The STAR / Victor Martin
MANILA, Philippines — The US and the Philippines agreed Saturday to continue discussions on ensuring food security for the Southeast Asian country amid global supply disruptions caused by climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“We want to work more closely with the Philippines both to alleviate any short-term food insecurity, but especially to
