The local government buys P1 million worth of fruits from farmers for everyone to enjoy freely during the celebration
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – Hundreds gathered to feast on tons of tropical fruits laid out on tables, stretching about a kilometer along a main road in Kidapawan City, on Friday, August 18.
He said, “It’s our way of assisting fruit farmers in selling their produce while everyone relishes in it.” The city government allocated approximately P1.3 million for more than 12 tons of various fruits, including durian, marang, mangosteen, lanzones, and rambutan, which were sourced from local fruit farmers.
The opportunity to freely indulge in an array of fruits was only available on Friday. In the following days, visitors can still savor an assortment of fruits from a generous tray for a nominal fee of P150, said the local Philippine Information Agency .
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