Philippine tobacco industry’s economic footprint: Contributions, challenges and prospects
by Joy Kristel L. Orzales, Senior Agribusiness Specialist The Philippine tobacco industry continues to play a significant role in both the agricultural andmanufacturing sectors. Despite facing growing health concerns and changing consumerbehaviors, the industry remains an economic mainstay in certain regions of the country,particularly Ilocos Region and Cagayan Valley. It sustains rural livelihoods, generatesemployment across