Manila, Jan. 8 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to launch the real-time farm-to-market road (FMR) Watch portal with a 24/7 acknowledgment feature in February.

The launch comes ahead of the actual implementation of FMR projects in the Philippines following its official transfer from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to the DA.

In a press conference on Thursday, DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said the transparency platform will be accessible to the public.

It features real-time on-the-ground monitoring and complaint submission capabilities.

"He (DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.) would want that within 24 hours na mayroong complaint, mapuntahan agad ng ating mga kasamahan sa DA, kasam...