The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced that small farmers and fisherfolk facing potential disasters next year will be able to access financial assistance. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has allocated P500 million as...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Interagency Task for El Niño began preparations to mitigate the incoming dry season which is expected to affect food production, farmers, and fisherfolk. In a statement on Friday, Dec. 29, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said that...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the government is committed to improving the country’s food production while lowering expenses, even in the face of the challenges and limitations. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the DA will prioritize ensuring food security next year,...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) recognized its long-time partners and local government units (LGU) for supporting the successful run of Kadiwa Program this year. In a statement on Thursday, Dec. 20, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said that over 1,887 Kadiwa selling activities...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has underscored the importance of private sector involvement in expediting the modernization of the local farm sector to enhance food production and ensure food security. For reason, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the government wants...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has began the construction of the irrigation project in Dona Remedios Trinidad (DRT), Bulacan to enhance agricultural and aquaculture livelihood opportunities for investors. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the P2.43-billion...
The Commission on Appointments’ (CA) has finally confirmed the ad interim appointment of Department of Health (DOH) chief Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa and Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Tuesday, December 5. The CA, led by its chairman Senate President...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Facebook) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay says Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. ought to be praised for linking up with the country biggest producers of palay (unhusked...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Eastern Mindanao (OPAMINE) distributed government assistance to various irrigators associations in Region 12 or the Davao region on Friday, November 24. AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco Tiu...
DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (left), Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (MANILA BULLETIN/ Facebook) Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel acknowledged on Sunday, Nov. 26 the hefty challenge that Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has to...
DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) The bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA) has received the ad interim appointment Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. from President Marcos. “Secretary...
Onions (left), DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (MANILA BULLETIN) Not on my watch. Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. gave his personal assurance to congressmen Monday morning, Nov. 20 that the absurd price surge on...
