Agriculture
Philippine deficit in trade of agricultural products narrows to USD3.02B
The deficit on the trade of agricultural products narrowed in the fourth quarter as import declined and exports rose, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.
NFA Council appoints OIC administrator
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said Wednesday the National Food Authority (NFA) Council has appointed Piolito Santos, NFA assistant administrator for finance and administration, as officer-in-charge of the agency.
Elevated rice, pork price in markets seen easing as harvests peak
Rather pricey rice and pork in markets at the moment is seen improving in the immediate term as farmers harvest the grains and as more vaccines against the African swine fever (ASF) become more available, the Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday.
Ombudsman suspends 139 NFA officials amid rice sale probe; DA chief takes over as NFA administrator
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. on Monday implemented the preventive suspension ordered by the Ombudsman against 139 officials of the National Food Authority (NFA) amidst the ongoing investigation into alleged disadvantageous sale of rice buffer stocks.
DA chief names assistant secretary for policy and regulations
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. has designated lawyer Paz Benavidez II as assistant secretary for policy and regulations.
