Tag: Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.
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Philippine Agriculture Secretary Aims for P50/kg Imported Rice Price by March
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced on Thursday that the initial maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of PHP58 per kilogram for imported rice is set to decrease to PHP50/kg by March, contingent on global rice market trends. This statement was made during a joint market inspection at the Mutya ng Pasig Mega Market in…
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Kadiwa ng Pangulo Expands, Offering More Affordable Rice Varieties
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that consumers will soon have access to more affordable rice options at Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) centers and kiosks. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. shared this news during an ambush interview, highlighting the expansion of KNP to more areas in collaboration with various government entities. Secretary Tiu Laurel…
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Philippine Agriculture Attaches Praised for Enhancing Global Agri Exports
MANILA – On Thursday, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. commended the significant contributions of Philippine agricultural attaches stationed around the world for their role in increasing the country’s agricultural exports. These diplomats, positioned in key markets such as Japan, South Korea, Thailand, China, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, and the United States,…
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Agriculture Secretary Honors Legacy of Deogracias Victor Savellano
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed deep respect and admiration for the late Undersecretary Deogracias Victor ‘DV’ Savellano, who passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 65. Savellano, a former congressman and governor of Ilocos Sur, was remembered as a dedicated public servant and a staunch…
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Agriculture Secretary Honors Legacy of Undersecretary Savellano
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. honored the legacy of Undersecretary Deogracias Victor ‘DV’ Savellano, who passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 65. Savellano, a former congressman and governor of Ilocos Sur, was remembered as a dedicated advocate for Filipino farmers and a key figure in the agriculture sector. In…
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Philippines Grants Accreditation to 34 Indian Companies for Carabeef Supply
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has recently accredited 34 Indian companies to supply frozen buffalo meat, known as ‘carabeef’, to the country. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized that the move is not intended to boost imports but to foster competition among foreign suppliers, which could lead to lower prices for…
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Agriculture Secretary Sets High Bar for Two Top Officials
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has set a six-month deadline for two senior officials within the Department of Agriculture (DA) to enhance their performance. During a recent media dinner, Tiu Laurel expressed his high expectations and dissatisfaction with the current output of these officials, though he did not reveal their identities or specific roles.…
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SRA Administrator Refutes Sugar Oversupply Allegations
In a recent statement, Pablo Luis Azcona, the head of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), dismissed accusations from sugar producer groups about an oversupply of sugar, which they claimed was causing a decline in millgate prices. Azcona labeled these claims as malicious during a press conference in Bacolod City. The accusations came from a coalition…
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