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Improved Agri-Agra Law a win for the economy

WHILE everyone is understandably distracted by the baffling chaos that has erupted over the supply of sugar, there has been a significant policy accomplishment that should be highlighted. One of the 110 laws that lapsed into effectivity at the end of last month was Republic Act (RA) 11901, or the 'Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development Financing Enhancement Act of 2022,' which corrects most of the flaws of the previous version of the Agri-Agra Act, and broadens support for agriculture, agribusiness, and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in general.