Philippine durian growers eye more income as durian exports to China allowed

STORY: Philippine durian growers eye more income as durian exports to China allowed DATELINE: Jan. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the durians 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Tagalog): JOMAR ABDON, Staff member of durian processing plant in Davao City 3. various of the durians being processed 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CANDELARIO MICULOB, Former head of Davao City's Durian Planters Association STORYLINE: China allowed the importation of Philippine durians on Wednesday, a step to further expand agricultural cooperation between the two countries. Known as the Philippines' durian capital, Davao City looks to seize this opportunity as the city produces nearly 80 percent of all durians in the tropical country. SOUNDBITE 1 (Tagalog): JOMAR ABDON, Staff member of durian processing plant in Davao City "For us farmers, it is better to have our produce exported. It will bring more income to farmers. More people, especially the farmers, will benefit from the proceeds. By exporting