Tag: Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.
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Rice for All Program to Expand to Supermarkets by Mid-March, Says Agriculture Secretary
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the Rice for All (RFA) program, currently available at Kadiwa ng Pangulo Centers and kiosks, will soon be accessible in more supermarkets across the country. During a market monitoring event at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City, Tiu Laurel shared that numerous supermarkets have expressed interest in joining…
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Rice for All Program to Expand to Supermarkets by Mid-March, Says DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that the Rice for All (RFA) program, currently available at Kadiwa ng Pangulo Centers and kiosks, will soon be accessible in more supermarkets across the country. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. shared this update during a market monitoring event at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on February 12,…
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Agriculture Secretary Advocates for Strategic Investments and Diversification
In a strategic move to enhance the sustainability and profitability of the agricultural sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Manila has announced a shift towards prioritizing projects that promise high returns. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized this new direction during a recent budget planning session, highlighting the necessity of focusing on initiatives…
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Department of Agriculture Issues Warning on Fraudulent Use of Secretary’s Identity
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued a stern warning to the public about fraudulent activities involving the impersonation of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. The DA disclosed that individuals are exploiting the Secretary’s contact details and image to fabricate requests for financial assistance and engage in other illegal activities across various social media…
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Philippine Agriculture Department Aims for P49 per Kilo Imported Rice by March
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is setting its sights on lowering the price of imported rice to P49 per kilogram by March. This initiative involves a step-by-step reduction of the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) over the coming weeks, contingent on stable global rice prices. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced…
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Agriculture Secretary Flags Smuggling and Mislabeling at Pasay Market
During a recent visit to Cartimar Market in Pasay City, Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. raised concerns about potential smuggling and mislabeling of agricultural products. The visit, conducted in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry and Pasay’s local government, aimed to oversee the pricing and supply of agricultural goods in…
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Department of Agriculture Investigates Pork Price Surge Amid Profiteering Concerns
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has initiated an investigation into the escalating prices of pork across local markets, aiming to curb potential profiteering. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. highlighted the issue during a recent interview, drawing parallels to the rice price situation. He mentioned that the DA is actively analyzing the pork value chain…
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Philippine Agriculture Department Aims to Lower Imported Rice Price to P50/kg by March
In a recent market inspection at the Mutya ng Pasig Mega Market in Pasig City, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice, initially set at PHP58 per kilogram, is expected to decrease to PHP50/kg by March. This statement was made during a joint inspection with…
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