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......»»
PNP refutes claims of blocking jeepney drivers protesting PUVMP
The Philippine National Police denied reports of blocking protesting jeepney drivers bound for a transport caravan against the public utility vehicle modernization program......»»
Remove the chaff from the grains
Other than the questioned selling of the buffer stock of rice to traders, what’s happening at the National Food Authority (NFA)? With 132 of around 2,000 NFA officials and employees all around the country suspended for six months without pay, this agency attached to the Department of Agriculture (DA) is struggling to stay relevant in the over-all schemes of the government on food security......»»
Rot and rats at the NFA
“The Secretary wants that the NFA will be back to normal operation as soon as possible,” De Mesa stressed......»»
House probe on irregular sale of NFA rice set on March 7
The House agri committee will investigate on Thursday the disadvantageous sale of 75,000 sacks of deteriorating or aging rice by the NFA......»»
NFA head, 138 others suspended
National Food Authority administrator Roderico Bioco and 138 other officials and employees involved in an alleged anomalous sale of NFA rice to two traders were placed yesterday on preventive suspension for six months......»»
Complaint filed at OP exposes ‘mafia’ at NFA
The unraveling of the alleged “mafia” inside the National Food Authority started with the filing of a formal complaint at the Office of the President accusing NFA Administrator Roderico Bioco of being behind the alleged questionable sale of rice to some traders......»»
NFA defends sale of cheap rice; farmers slam ‘mafia’
The National Food Authority yesterday defended the sale of rice to some traders, saying the NFA is allowed to dispose of aging stocks amid the alleged anomalous sale of rice to traders......»»
PNP probes ‘demolition job’ vs Marbil
An investigation is underway to unmask the people behind what the Philippine National Police suspects to be a demolition job against PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil......»»
Ombudsman suspends NFA execs amid cheap rice sale probe
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Laurel said that the Department of Agriculture has implemented the Ombudsman's preventive suspension order for the officials allegedly involved in the “improper” sale of rice buffer stocks......»»
‘US authorities secure documents vs Bautista’
Representatives of the United States Justice Department and Homeland Security arrived in the Philippines three weeks ago to acquire documents for the prosecution of former poll chief Andres Bautista, Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia disclosed yesterday......»»
DFA launches e-Apostille service; first in Asean region
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs Office of Consular Affairs (DFA – OCA) announced that it launched an e-Apostille service for civil registry documents. DFA said the system will allow the public to apply online for e-documents and e-Apostilles from the Philippine Statistics Agency (PSA) without having to appear in both offices. Foreign Affairs.....»»
DA reviewing documents on coffee seedlings
There is an ongoing review of documents as millions of coffee seedlings were reported missing, according to the Department of Agriculture.....»»
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.....»»
BIDDING SET IN JUNE | 11 companies buy bid documents for Capitol s bulk water project
BIDDING SET IN JUNE | 11 companies buy bid documents for Capitol s bulk water project.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
SEC-Davao advises timely submission of requirements for amnesty payments
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Davao Extension Office is reminding corporations who have participated in the amnesty program to ensure timely submission of required documents by January 31. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of payments and incurring additional penalties as outlined in SEC Memorandum Circular No. 20, series of 2023. Non-compliant corporations must submit their latest General Information Sheet (GIS) and Annual Financial Statement (AFS) through the SEC Electronic Filing and Submission Tool (eFAST). Meanwhile, suspended or revoked corporations should submit their petitions along with necessary documents to the Extension Office via email at secdavao@gmail.com. For more information, applicant-corporations can contact SEC Davao Extension Office at 0932-973-8791. It is important to note that the Commission is planning to implement a substantial increase in basic penalties for late and non-filing of reports post-amnesty period, with penalties potentially increasing by up to 1,900 percent......»»
Gov’t exec umepal sa agawan ng tubig
Sumaklolo ang isang opisyal ng gobyerno sa agawan ng tubig ng dalawang bayan sa Visayas pero bandang huli ay napikon din ito at kinasuhan ang isang lokal na pamahalaan. The post Gov’t exec umepal sa agawan ng tubig first appeared on Abante......»»
Pork sumirit presyo sa P400 per kilo – Agri exec
Binabantayan ngayon ng Department of Agriculture (DA) ang pagtaas ng presyo ng karneng baboy sa mga palengke kung saan may umaabot na umano sa P400 per kilo. The post Pork sumirit presyo sa P400 per kilo – Agri exec first appeared on Abante......»»
Esmi ng ex-gov’t exec inalila mall staff
Mistulang ginawang kasambahay ng asawa ng dating government official ang isang staff ng department store nang mag-shopping ito ng kanyang mga gamit. The post Esmi ng ex-gov’t exec inalila mall staff first appeared on Abante......»»