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Challenges and Support: Mixed Reactions to Laurel s Appointment in the Agriculture Sector

Mixed reactions arise as Francisco Tiu Laurel's appointment as Secretary of Agriculture is challenged by fishermen's group. Calls to renounce importation policies and prioritize local food producers are made, as imported fishery products negatively impact livelihoods. Assistance during natural calamities and production subsidies are also demanded. On the other hand, agricultural groups welcome Laurel's appointment and express support for his leadership. Find out more about the implications of this appointment. (10,000 characters)

Amid reported plan to import rice anew from India, group presses NFA abolition

The Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (Sinag) on Monday proposed the abolition of the National Food Authority (NFA) over the agency’s alleged preference to import rice rather than buy from Filipino farmers. In a statement, Rosendo So, president of Sinag, said that the latest “showcase” of NFA’s “skewed preference” for imported…

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