MANILA, Philippines—The bloody fighting between government troops and insurgents in southern Mindanao has scared away potential foreign investors who wanted to buy vegetables and meat in the region.
Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said a group of Singaporean businessmen were supposed to scout Mindanao for possible suppliers for various agricultural products.
But the news of the violent clashes between the military and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front reached them and they canceled their trip, fearing for their safety. Full story
