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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture is not keen on imposing a suggested retail price for rice, Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel said on Thursday, clarifying that "earlier proposals" were "just an idea" based on what is allowed under the country's law on prices of agricultural products.
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has lifted the ban on the importation of poultry products from Ireland and the Netherlands after previously imposing prohibition due to the outbreak of bird flu in the two countries.
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Senator Risa Hontiveros (SRH): Tulad po ng lahat natin malapit po sa akin ang sektor ng magsasaka at mangingisda kaya matagal ko na sinasabi na hindi ito part-time job na bibigyang pansin lamang kung kailan maisipan. Kailangan ng tutok at malasakit, panahon at kakayahan sa harap ng sunod-sunod na kontrobersyang tumama sa sektor mula noong pumasok ang kasalukuyang administrasyon. Gusto ko simulan ang pagtatanong sa inyo, Mr. Secretary with the organizational situation and reform at the DA.
MANILA, Philippines — "Mega Star" Sharon Cuneta explained why she was not able to attend the premiere night of her daughter KC Concepcion's international film "Asian Persuasion."
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Monday (13 November 2023) set the record straight on his educational background amid erroneous reports claiming he is a graduate of the University of Santos Tomas (UST), saying he quit school to raise his eldest child.
The Department of Agriculture said today (08 November 2023) that despite slight contraction in the value of farm production in the third quarter, there are still strong indications the sector could contribute positively to the economy.
THE Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday maintained that the Permanent Danger Zones (PDZs) around active volcanoes, particularly Mayon and Taal, must not be inhabited.
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake took place on Friday morning in Batangas province, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).