House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez believes that Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.'s wealth of experience in the private sector will be invaluable to the latter's new role as Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary. "I...
From handling his family's business, fishing tycoon Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. will now lead the country's Agriculture department currently hounded by rising prices, production, and supply issues. New Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Laurel, Kiko to his friends and...
Senators on Friday, November 3 lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for finally appointing a full-time Department of Agriculture (DA) chief and choosing tycoon Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. for the job. “I commend PBBM for finally choosing a full-time Secretary in...
Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo (Facebook) An excellent choice. That's how Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo described President Marcos' appointment of Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. as the new full-time Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary. "I am...
Control the rising prices of agricultural commodities. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. talks with new DA Secretary Francisco Tui Laurel Jr. following his appointment on Nov. 3, 2023.(Noel Pabalate) This was President Marcos' marching order to new Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary...
President Marcos has appointed fishing tycoon Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. as Department of Agriculture secretary, relinquishing the Cabinet portfolio he held concurrently since he took office last year. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. talks with new DA Secretary Francisco Tui...
MERDEKA DAY! DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual, Senator Robinhood Padilla, DFA Usec. Antonio Morales, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno, and Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino bin Anthony The essence of camaraderie and cross-cultural collaboration recently found...
DESIGNERS FOR A CAUSE From left: Rajo Laurel, Martin Bautista, Andrea Tetangco, Mark Bumgarner, and Avel Bacudio She walked onto the massive catwalk in a blue Martin Bautista dress, and she took our breaths away, drew a tear or two from many eyes. She walked with crutches, but with a spring in her...
YOU CAN HAVE MORE OF WHAT YOU GIVE AWAY From left: Pinky Antonio, Steven Tan, Talia Asuncion, Sheila Romero, Suzette Ayson, Robby Carmona, and Dey Dimaandal (Excel Panlaque, Lifestyle Asia / AGC PHC) This Friday, help roll out the red carpet for resilience, a trait we must put on and celebrate more...
There’s no doubt that Nadine Lustre can serve a winning look. Last December, the 29-year-old star stole the spotlight at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2022’s Gabi ng Parangal not just because she won Best Actress and was hailed as one of the Stars of the Night, but also with her figure-hugging...
LAUREL, Batangas – A barangay treasurer was shot dead on Sunday afternoon, July 9, in this town. The Police Regional Office 4-A identified the victim as Sheila Avelino, treasurer of Barangay Paliparan, here. A witness said he saw the suspect Marlon Balani carrying a firearm at the crime scene. The...
The noted Filipino fashion designer creates the ‘Alon’ gown With her appearances at international awards ceremonies, Filipino actress Dolly de Leon has blessed us with numerous style moments. Many times, she uses her red carpet-appearances to spotlight the talents of Filipino fashion designers...