Traders commit to lower rice prices starting July
MANILA, Philippines — Rice retailers have committed to selling rice at lower prices, or P45 per kilo, starting in July.
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Agri department presents accomplishments, plans for Philippine food sector
The Department of Agriculture will highlight the programs and projects of the agency that has contributed and continue to push for the attainment of its vision towards attaining sufficient domestic food supply for Filipino consumers, while securing the welfare of the local food producers.
Reinstated NFA employees to receive backpay
MANILA, Philippines — Employees of the National Food Authority whose suspension over the anomalous sale of the country’s rice buffer stock has been lifted by the Office of the Ombudsman will receive backpay upon their reinstatement, according to the NFA.
No revamp, says DA chief amid NFA, BFAR cases
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Sunday ruled out a major revamp in various agencies under the Department of Agriculture (DA), in the wake of the Office of the Ombudsman’s orders against the heads of the National Food Authority (NFA) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
Unmask NFA exec blocking documents – Laurel
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is trying to unmask the official of the National Food Authority (NFA) who was allegedly blocking the release of documents to the Office of the Ombudsman.
DA chief orders transfer of suspended NFA supervisors’ authority
MANILA, Philippines — The transfer of authority of suspended warehouse supervisors of the National Food Authority has been ordered by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. yesterday as NFA facilities remain closed amid the suspension order of the Office of the Ombudsman.
Palace announces new appointees
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has announced a new set of appointees in several agencies, including the finance and agriculture departments and the Office of the President.
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