The Department of Agriculture (DA) will prioritize projects with strong and sustainable returns under its multiyear budget plan. At a recent two-day budget planning session, Agriculture Secretary ...

The petition was filed by Mercidar Fishing Corp. Tiu Laurel, whose family operates one of the biggest commercial fishing enterprises in the country, cited the DA’s efforts to support small fishers.

MANILA, Philippines — Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. of the Department of Agriculture (DA) said steps must now be taken to avert a possible shortage of eggs in April. Tiu Laurel recommended ...

Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday declared a food security emergency on rice based on the recommendations from the National Price Coordinating Council. “This ...

MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel on Monday shrugged off criticisms of the agency’s decision to import up to 4,000 metric tons (MT) of onions amid complaints ...

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the agency received the official copy of the National Price Coordinating Council’s resolution recommending the emergency declaration.

President Marcos signed EO 62 in June 2024 and it took effect in July. Tiu Laurel said that Japanese black rice, red rice, basmati, imported glutinous and locally produced rice are exempted from ...