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Article: PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT SEEKS US FUNDS FOR IRRADIATION FACILITY.
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- May 21, 2003
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MANILA, May 21 Asia Pulse - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo remains optimistic that she will be able to secure, during her state visit to the United States this week a US$10 million stand alone grant for the setting-up of a comprehensive irradiation facility in the country.
Trade and Industry Secretary Mar Roxas, who is currently with the President in the US visit said, the facility is a vital component in significantly increasing the export of Philippine mangoes and other tropical fruits and vegetables to the US.
"The facility, if approved by the US, will allow the agriculture sector to conduct its own irradiation treatment on the country's fruits ...