Agri chief gets CA nod, eyes whole-of-nation approach to modernize farm, fisheries sectors
The Commission of Appointments has confirmed the ad interim appointment of Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. as Secretary of Agriculture on December 5.
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Press Release - [EXCERPTS OF Q&A] Senator Risa Hontiveros during the CA hearing on the ad-interim appointment of DA Sec. Francisco Laurel Tiu Jr
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.
We will modernize farming – Sec. Kiko
To increase yield and improve production of rice in the province of Ilocos Norte, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. distributed modern farm equipment and machineries amounting to P73.3 million (M) on December 1, 2023.
Column: Georgia already in rarified territory, with a shot to be the best ever
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Bulldogs are already in rarified territory.
Regulator moves to block Binance
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to block access to Binance in the Philippines, saying that the cryptocurrency trading platform — the largest in the world — is not authorized to sell or offer securities in the country.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission in the Philippines has warned users that cryptocurrency exchange, Binance is operating without the required license.
Cash loan app JuanHand granted Credit Facility by UnionBank
MANILA, Philippines — UnionBank, a multi-awarded financial institution and one of the country’s top 5 banks, has extended a credit facility to Wefund Lending Corporation, the operator of the fastest growing fintech lending app, JuanHand.
Baguio-born realty group Casa Infini still very much afloat —exec
BAGUIO CITY— Baguio City-born realty firm Casa Infini and its affiliated entities said that it is very much afloat with its ongoing realty projects in various locations in Northern Luzon and around the country.