Senate to Tiu Laurel: Fix DA s problem as it has become Dept of Importation inquirer.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from inquirer.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Fishing magnate named DA chief tribune.net.ph - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from tribune.net.ph Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The next agriculture chief should not just be an expert but should also be someone who has the farmers’ welfare at heart and genuinely devoted to working for food security and keeping prices in the country stable, Sen. Cynthia Villar said yesterday.
"DA stands for Department of Agriculture, not Department of Importation. The agency's primary focus should be the strengthening of the domestic agriculture and fisheries sectors."
Vegetable smuggling has been going on in the country since 2007, according to Benguet vegetable traders. Smuggled Chinese vegetables are reportedly being sold in Divisoria, Balintawak, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Iloilo, and Bicol. In 2019, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized P53 million worth of smuggled carrots and onions from China.…