Philippines Looks to Tobacco for Economic Boost

Source from:  Tobacco Reporter 03/24/2009

Tobacco is expected to be a major contributor to the government's attempt to spur economic growth in the Northern Luzon region despite the global economic slowdown, according to a report in the Philippine Daily Inquirer quoting a government official. The government would give priority to the establishment and rehabilitation of post-harvest facilities for the tobacco industry, particularly in Northern Luzon, said Agriculture Undersecretary, Segfredo Serrano. Enditem