28-05-2025
Marcos visits PH's largest greenhouse facility
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday morning visited the country's largest greenhouse facility in San Rafael, Bulacan.
He was accompanied by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) chairman Manuel Pangilinan, and others.
The Metro Pacific Fresh Farms (MPFF) is a joint venture between Metro Pacific Agro Ventures (MPAV) — a subsidiary of the MPIC — and Israel-based LR Group, inaugurated its 3.5-hectare greenhouse facility in March.
It is expected to produce up to 500 metric tons of fresh produce annually, including 60,000 heads of lettuce per month (144 MT per year).
Developed with LR Group's state-of-the-art technology, the greenhouse also uses 90% less water and land while yielding five times more produce than traditional farms.
'MPFF's initiative addresses supply instability and high input costs, providing a reliable source of produce for businesses and consumers,' Malacañang said.
'The new brand 'More Veggies Please' aims to deliver fresh, nutritious vegetables initially in Metro Manila, with plans for nationwide expansion,' it added.
The MPFF seeks to expand the greenhouse by the second half of 2026. —Joahna Lei Casilao/AOL, GMA Integrated News
