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GOLDEN RICE. Agriculture Secretary William Dar leads the turnover of golden rice seeds to farmers in Nueva Ecija on Friday (May 6, 2022). Dar said the Philippines is leading the development and commercialization of golden rice. (Photo Courtesy: Facebook/William Dar) MANILA - The deployment of the first engineered and nutrition-rich golden rice is seen as one of the last legacies of the Duterte administration before it ends in less than two months' time. In a virtual presser, Agriculture Secretary William Dar noted the positive development on Tuesday, as the agency is eying its commercialization following its kickoff in Nueva Ecija, on May 6. "Pilipinas (The Philippines) is leading the way in terms of development, commercialization of golden rice. This is one legacy that we can say, be very important in terms of, again, ensuring food and nutrition in the country," he said. Likewise, DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Noel Reyes added some countries have expressed interest