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Laurel continues DA revamp

More new officials of the Department of Agriculture have been named as Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. continues to reorganize the depa.....»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarJan 25th, 2024

Laurel begins DA bureaus’ revamp

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has replaced the Bureau of Animal Industry director as bureaus will be revamped amid the ongoing reorganization of the Department of Agriculture.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

No revamp, says DA chief amid NFA, BFAR cases

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Sunday ruled out a major revamp in various agencies under the Department of Agriculture (DA), in the wake of the Office of the Ombudsman’s orders against the heads of the National Food Authority (NFA) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Laurel pushing for lower food freight costs

The country’s prevailing freight rates on agricultural shipments must be “discounted” to keep food prices nationwide “affordable,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said. Laurel said that he would propose to the Philippine Ports Authority to implement a “discounted” freight rate for agricultural and food products......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

New DA undersecretary for operations named

Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. of the Department of Agriculture has issued a series of special orders on the appointment of top DA officials as part of the agency’s major revamp......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Royse Tubino joins Choco Mucho, boosts team bid for breakthrough PVL title

Choco Mucho adds veteran outside hitter Royse Tubino as it continues its roster revamp ahead of the 2024 PVL season.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Unmask NFA exec blocking documents – Laurel

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is trying to unmask the official of the National Food Authority (NFA) who was allegedly blocking the release of documents to the Office of the Ombudsman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Philippines suspends over 130 officials over rice sale scandal

MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of the National Food Authority (NFA) head and 138 other officials and employees for their alleged involvement in a sale of rice buffer stock, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said Monday. Laurel said the order started Monday while an investigation is underway to see if the accusations are true......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Philippines suspends over 130 officials over rice sale scandal

MANILA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the preventive suspension of the National Food Authority (NFA) head and 138 other officials and employees for their alleged involvement in a sale of rice buffer stock, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said Monday. Laurel said the order started Monday while an investigation is underway to see if the accusations are true......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

P93B post-harvest facilities needed to stop rice, corn wastage

MANILA, Philippines – A total of P93 billion is required to establish adequate post-harvest facilities to prevent the wastage of corn and rice, according to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Tuesday. Laurel said around 12.7 to 15 percent of rice production is lost due to the lack of post-harvest facilities. “Sa rice and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Telco licensing needs to be reformed – study

The government has to revamp the licensing system for connectivity providers as an initial step to bringing down the cost of internet as well as improving accessibility and reliability, according to a study......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

An evolving threat: The struggle of cybersecurity

This, he said, does not mean merely using bits and pieces of available technology but rather an overall revamp and paradigm shift when it comes to how they conduct their operations......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

President Marcos: Replace red tape with red carpet

Following a revamp of his economic team, President Marcos has renewed his commitment to cut red tape and make it easier for businesses to operate in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Quiboloy manhunt continues – PNP

The Philippine National Police continues its manhunt for fugitive pastor Apollo Quiboloy, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo maintained yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

China continues to be belligerent

China continues to be belligerent.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

DPWH continues construction of Sta. Margarita Diversion road

Samar First DEO now continues the construction of Sta. Margarita Diversion road under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for FY 2023......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Indian banking sector continues to improve with better asset quality, high credit growth: Survey

New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): The health of the Indian banking sector continues to improve with better asset quality and high credit growth, a survey conducted by industry body FICCI and banking association Indian Banks' Association (IBA) showed. The eighteenth round of the survey was carried out for the period July to December 2023. Those banks that were surveyed together represent about 77 per cent of the banking i.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

NEGOCC CONTINUES BAN | Mayor allows entry of pork to Bacolod to address growing demand

NEGOCC CONTINUES BAN | Mayor allows entry of pork to Bacolod to address growing demand.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

New AES provider continues to face scrutiny despite award

The newly awarded provider for the 2025 national and local elections continues to face scrutiny despite securing the notice of award from the Commission on Elections. Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald Gustilo said that the group will continue to scrutinize the winning entities even though Miru Systems Co. Ltd. was already declared as the winning […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

37 years since Mendiola Massacre, violence against farmers continues

“There is still no justice up until today. There is still no genuine land reform. Landlessness remains a fundamental problem for our Filipino farmers and no program addresses these problems." The post 37 years since Mendiola Massacre, violence against farmers continues appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Call for justice continues for fallen SAF 44

Call for justice continues for fallen SAF 44.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024