MANILA, June 4 -- The National Dairy Authority (NDA) will propose a PHP140.5 million fund in the 2027 budget for the establishment of digital infrastructure to modernize its operation and regulatory services nationwide.

In a statement on Thursday, NDA Administrator Marcus Antonius Andaya said the proposed digitalization program will help address the long-standing clamor of private stakeholders.

Dairy processors and business operators have been calling for faster, more transparent, and more convenient regulatory transactions with the government.

They want reduced paperwork, minimal processing delays, and real-time updates for their applications and compliance requirements.

"The dairy industry is rapidly evolving, and our regulatory sy...