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Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said that the Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking at establishing consultative councils to create a more inclusive and effective approach to agricultural policy-making and addressing an assortment of challenges, including climate change and resource degradation. During the annual membership meeting of the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. has authorized the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) to set-up livestock, poultry and meat industry inspection sites in Metro Manila and surrounding areas to control the spread of animal diseases. Under Administrative Circular No. 10, BAI — through the National Veterinary Quarantine Services Division and in coordination with various […]
The Department of Agriculture said a retail price of around P42 per kilo for well-milled rice represents a “happy balance” that meets both the needs of Filipino consumers and farmers. “While we aim to drive down food costs, we are also mindful of the needs of our primary stakeholders—our farmers and their families, who work […]
The Philippines has successfully expanded its access to Japan’s lucrative food market with the approval to export Hass avocados, a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural export growth and highlights the quality of local produce. “This is a testament to the Philippines’ dedication to expanding its agricultural exports and the high quality of our farm […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. led the distribution of indemnity checks issued by the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) as payments to insured farmers and fisherfolk who were victims of recent typhoons. PCIC Regional Office IV released a total P24.73 million in indemnity checks to 1,437 farmers and fisherfolk from the provinces of Oriental […]
As the Philippines’ agriculture sector grapples with a myriad of challenges—from fluctuating prices of essential commodities to the destructive forces of climate change—one man has stepped into the “perfect storm” with resilience and determination: Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. Known for his unorthodox path to success and his reputation as a self-made billionaire in […]
The Department of Agriculture has declared Cagayan province free from the highly-pathogenic avian influenza after several months of monitoring and other disease control operations. In a memorandum circular no. 46, Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has declared the province bird flu-free because it has been more than 90 days since the end of the cleaning […]
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC), a government insurance company under the Department of Agriculture, distributed an initial P24.4 million worth of insurance payments to thousands of Bicolano farmers affected by massive flooding caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. The indemnity checks were distributed by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. to affected farmers during […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said initial assessments made by the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. on damage caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine indicated that indemnification payments would amount to at least P666.5 million. In his report to Tiu Laurel, PCIC President JB Jovy Bernabe noted that the rapid assessment of PCIC-insured farms affected […]
With the joint efforts of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC), 588 metric tons of frozen mackerel worth P178.5 million, illegally imported from China, were intercepted at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT). DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel stated that the case constitutes attempted smuggling and can be included under the […]