SMUGGLING CONDEMNED. Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar, shown in the file photo, condemns the smuggling of agricultural products and their smugglers in the country in a statement on Monday (March 28, 2022). This is after another DA official, Assistant Secretary Federico Laciste Jr., confirmed that there are "high-profile" personalities involved in the proliferation of smuggled agricultural products in the country. (File photo courtesy of the DA) MANILA - The Department of Agriculture (DA) has vowed to file charges against big-time personalities in the government, allegedly involved in the proliferation of smuggled agricultural products in the country. DA Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Noel Reyes urged the public to report anyone allegedly involved in the unscrupulous act. "Kung may kilala po kayo, sabihin lang po ninyo ang pangalan, para magawan natin ng kaukulang administrative charges, mahirap 'yung pahapyaw lang (If you know anyone, name i