D.A. assures first border control measures for food safety in place by 2025

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00:00The Department of Agriculture or DA reported the operation of the first cold examination facility for agriculture

00:06Will start early next year

00:09This is also part of the country's first border control ensuring food security and prevent the entry of plant pests and animal diseases

00:17agriculture secretary Francisco T. Laurel jr.

00:20Said private contractors are constructing a CEFA in Angkat, Bulacan

00:25With equipment procurement underway to meet the operational timeline

00:29He also said plans are also underway to open four additional CEFAs by September

00:352025 in Manila, Subic, Davao and General Santos City