MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) to look at the possibility of using silos ( large storage structure that can hold bulk food products, including grains) for a 30-day buffer supply of rice and corn in the Philippines, Malacañang announced on Friday. The President, who concurrently serves as the DA secretary, issued the order following a meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC). PSAC recommended to Marcos Jr. that nationwide 'mother-daughter' stations or a transport system wherein a central hub of food produce (mother) provides accessible stocks for smaller storages scattered strategically in the area (daughters).

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