President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law the “Philippine Salt Industry Development Act,” which aims to strengthen and revitalize the salt industry. The law, signed on March 11, is part of the administration’s efforts to ramp up development in rural parts of the country. Republic Act 15985 mandates that appropriate technology and research and adequate financial, production, marketing and other support services will be provided to salt farmers to revitalize the salt industry, attain increased production, achieve salt sufficiency and become an exporter of salt.

Maralit, K., & Tamayo, B. (2024, March 18). Marcos signs salt law. The Manila Times, pp. A1, A2.