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The paper says the stakes are high for Marcos Jr. as he takes over the reins of the Department of Agriculture at a most challenging time. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The incoming president describes the problems as “severe” and the current secretary of agriculture agrees with the assessment of the situation of the sector.

MANILA - A party-list lawmaker is hoping for a bigger budget for the agriculture sector in the next administration to address the looming global food crisis. In a statement on Wednesday, Magsasaka Party-list Rep. Argel Cabatbat said the food crisis fears and other forces that affect food supply could be addressed immediately with President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. taking over the helm of the Department of Agriculture (DA). "We were surprised that the President-elect chose to head the DA. But it's a pleasant surprise. This means, he recognizes there is a problem ...

TRANSITION PLAN. Agriculture Secretary William Dar assures the public that the Department of Agriculture is ready to turn over short-, medium-, and long-term programs and plans to incoming President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. as he leads the agency during the Laging Handa public briefing on Wednesday (June 22, 2022). Dar also said they are confident Marcos will act against those involved in agricultural smuggling. (Screengrab) MANILA - Agriculture Secretary William Dar said Wednesday he is confident President-elect and incoming Agriculture chief Ferdinand "Bongbong&qu...

MEDIUM RARE This guy PBBM is fearless. In the words of farmer-Rep. Argel Cabatbat, “like a general going to battle” instead of calling the shots from a faraway armchair. Brilliant move! – former DA secretary Manny Piñol Excellent decision! – outgoing Senate President Tito Sotto Strategic! – o