The Department of Agriculture has revealed that it will push for increased market access during its forthcoming meeting with the Japanese government in the second quarter of this year. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the Philippines-Japan Joint Committee on Agriculture is...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the review of the free trade agreement between Manila and Tokyo could create opportunities for lowering tariffs on Philippine bananas. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the review of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership...
Two months after assuming the position, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has reorganized officials within his department. On Thursday, Jan. 4, Laurel issued a statement announcing changes in leadership, stating that the reorganization is intended to align the Department of Agriculture...
SAN FRANCISCO, Quezon – A woman died and 26 were injured after a passenger jeepney plunged into a canal in Sitio Sentro, Barangay Butanguiad, this town, on Tuesday afternoon, January 2. Police identified the fatality as Juanita Sarmiento. ONE person was killed and 26 others were injured...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- The Baltimore Ravens secured the AFC top seed for the NFL playoffs in emphatic fashion on Sunday, Dec. 31, crushing the Miami Dolphins 56-19 with Lamar Jackson throwing five touchdowns. Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the...
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...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen made NFL history to ignite the Bills' 31-10 rout of Dallas on Sunday, Dec. 17, to snap a five-game win streak even as the Cowboys clinched a playoff berth. Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills attempts a pass while Stefon Diggs of the Buffalo Bills runs...
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) -- South Korean centerfielder Lee Jung-hoo joined the San Francisco Giants on Friday, Dec. 15, after signing a six-year Major League Baseball deal worth $113 million, vowing to impress fans from the start. South Korea's centerfielder Lee Jung-hoo (AFP) The 25-year-old...
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...
