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Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed confidence in a better second-quarter performance for agriculture, as improved weather conditions and stronger, more timely interventions ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are expected to drive a significant rise in rice and corn output.

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President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. had launched strikes on three sites in Iran, backing the ongoing effort of Israel to cripple Tehran’s nuclear program. It is a bold and risky action, aimed at a long-time adversary, and comes after more than a week of Israeli attacks that have targeted the air defenses and missile systems of Iran. Iran has yet to responded publicly, but the US attack raises fears that any retaliation could quickly spiral into a broader regional conflict. The White House said Trump will make a national address on the military action.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed deep gratitude to the Philippine Embassy in Israel and other government agencies for ensuring the safe return of four Department of Agriculture (DA) officials who were stranded in Israel after renewed tensions with Iran.