Stephanie Sevillano

Philippines

Basic and Higher Education Reporter at Philippines News Agency

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DA not clueless vs. agri-smuggling; eyes enforcement power

5 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Stephanie Sevillano

MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday slammed claims that the Department of Agriculture (DA) is “clueless” against agricultural smuggling, stressing that enforcement is not part of the agency’s primary mandate. He particularly criticized a report about “helplessness” in curbing illicit trade even as he seeks collaboration with the Philippine National Police (PNP) for enforcement.
DA assures fuel subsidy to farmers, fishers

5 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Stephanie Sevillano

MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday assured that eligible farmers and fishers will receive fuel assistance from the government, as oil firms announced staggered price hikes this week. In a media interview, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. allayed concerns of the agriculture industry about the possible effects of the conflict between Israel and Iran. “Well, for this year naman, medyo okay tayo.
DA vows close watch on agri product prices amid Israel-Iran conflict

5 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Stephanie Sevillano

MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday vowed to monitor the prices of food and agricultural commodities amid the Israel-Iran conflict. “Ang pangako ko lang sa inyo, nakatutok ang Presidente natin dito, nakatutok kami dito sa DA sa mga pagkain (What I can promise is that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is closely watching this, we at the DA are on close watch to our foods),” DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said in an ambush interview.
DA seeks higher budget with focus on diverse agri commodities

5 days ago | pna.gov.ph | Stephanie Sevillano

MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking a higher budget with priorities focusing on diverse agricultural commodities starting next year. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said they are eyeing an additional 10 percent of the department’s current PHP155.56 budget.
HT Syndication: DA not clueless vs. agri-smuggling; eyes enforcement power

6 days ago | htsyndication.com | Stephanie Sevillano

Manila, June 23 -- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday slammed claims that the Department of Agriculture (DA) is "clueless" against agricultural smuggling, stressing that enforcement is not part of the agency's primary mandate. He particularly criticized a report about "helplessness" in curbing illicit trade even as he seeks collaboration with the Philippine National Police (PNP) for enforcement.
HT Syndication: DA assures fuel subsidy to farmers, fishers

6 days ago | htsyndication.com | Stephanie Sevillano

Manila, June 23 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday assured that eligible farmers and fishers will receive fuel assistance from the government, as oil firms announced staggered price hikes this week. In a media interview, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. allayed concerns of the agriculture industry about the possible effects of the conflict between Israel and Iran. "Well, for this year naman, medyo okay tayo.
HT Syndication: DA vows close watch on agri product prices amid Israel-Iran conflict

6 days ago | htsyndication.com | Stephanie Sevillano

Manila, June 23 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday vowed to monitor the prices of food and agricultural commodities amid the Israel-Iran conflict. "Ang pangako ko lang sa inyo, nakatutok ang Presidente natin dito, nakatutok kami dito sa DA sa mga pagkain (What I can promise is that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is closely watching this, we at the DA are on close watch to our foods)," DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said in an ambush interview.
DA chief: Isabela farmers back calls to restore NFA’s powers

1 week ago | pna.gov.ph | Stephanie Sevillano

MANILA – Farmers from some of the country’s major rice-producing areas backed calls to restore the regulatory functions of the National Food Authority (NFA), Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Friday. Tiu Laurel said Isabela farmers also favor the amendment of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to grant NFA the powers to help protect them from unscrupulous traders and perform market intervention through rice sale when necessary. “Talagang concern iyong RTL.
DA to maintain rice prices amid Israel-Iran tensions

1 week ago | pna.gov.ph | Stephanie Sevillano

MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) will likely maintain the PHP45 per kilogram maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for 5 percent broken imported rice amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said “there is a good chance that we will maintain the MSRP a little bit longer until things stabilize.”"Tumaas ang petrolyo, freight tumaas. So, ‘yung landed cost tumaas (Petroleum and freight cost have increased.
Improved NFA warehouses to help local farmers, hike palay buying -DA

1 week ago | pna.gov.ph | Stephanie Sevillano

MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday underscored the importance of refurbished National Food Authority (NFA) warehouses in helping local farmers and increasing the volume of local palay (unhusked rice) procurement in the country. At least seven NFA warehouses in Northern Luzon have been rehabilitated in line with President Ferdinand R.