Pangilinan bats for more funding for ube as global demand soars
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-06-23 20:20 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Philippines, Tax & Budget, World News, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis Pangilinan vowed to boost funding for the local production of ube or purple yam under the 2027 budget amid its surging popularity in the international scene.
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