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Section 2Sec./Art. 2
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Declaration of principles and policy. – Consistent with the priority placed by Government on developing the agricultural sector as the cornerstones of the Philippine economy, and cognizant of the potential contribution of cotton-growing to the nation, it is hereby declared a policy of the State to develop the cotton industry in the country to its fullest potential. In this connection, the State shall safeguard the interest of small cotton farmers.
The State shall provide the necessary support to cotton industry development through appropriate services in cotton production, research, extension and training, financial assistance and other support services. It shall prescribe and strictly enforce regulations and quality control standards needed to safeguard cotton-growers.
The State shall fully exploit the industry's potentials to increase the farmers' income, reduce imports of cotton lint and generate foreign exchange revenues.
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