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DBP Lauds DA On Partnership For Native Tree Project, Vows To Strengthen Ties

Published: April 11, 2022

The Development Bank of the Philippines has cited the contributions of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in laying the groundwork for the planned

Source: journal.com.ph

Heed court injunctions, halt new sugar imports, Migz tells Dar, Serafica

Published: April 11, 2022

DAVAO CITY—Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) head Hermenegildo Serafica should hearken to two previous court injunctions against the importation of sugar, saying that the new proposal to import sugar may turn the tables against them. “Lest the SRA...be accused of this being a midnight deal bereft of…

Source: businessmirror.com.ph

Senate hearing may reveal names behind food smuggling: Sotto

Published: April 11, 2022

(Photo courtesy of League of Associations at the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post Facebook) MANILA - The Senate will try to wrap up the proceedings on Tuesday afternoon regarding the alleged smuggling of agricultural products. Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Monday they will validate from the resource persons an intelligence report containing the names behind the alleged smuggling. "This is the third hearing already and we would like to come up with a committee report as soon as possible. Even while we campaign, we're trying to squeeze time for this is part of our job and so...

Source: philippinetimes.com

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Trinidad And Tobago Elias Jose Inciong Panfilo Lacson Samahang Plaridel William Dar Bureau Of Customs Department Of Agriculture United Broiler Raisers Association Manila Hotel Committee Of The Whole On Senator Panfilo Agot Balonoy Broiler Raisers Association Hoto Courtesy Of League Associations At The La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post Facebook Manila Senate Will Try To Wrap Up Proceedings On Tuesday Afternoon Regarding Alleged Smuggling Agricultural Products President Vicente Sotto Iii Said Monday They Validate From Resource Persons An Intelligence Report Containing Names Behind Quot This Is Third Hearing Already And We Would Like Come Witha Committee As Soon Possible Even While Campaign E 39 Re Trying To Squeeze Time For This Is Part Of Our Job And So That The Ombudsman Can Look Into Matters At Hand Uot The Vice Presidential Candidate Said During Kapihan Ng Samahang Plaridel At Manila Hotel Also Attended By His Running Mate Enator Panfilo Lacson Sotto Said They Will Invoke Parliamentary Immunity In Case Are Fed With The Wrong Names Encounter Issues About Agricultural Sector When Visit Different Provinces During Their Campaign Quot It Isa Very Common Estering Issue If You Go Out And Talk To Different Sectors Especially Farmers Saka Fisherfolk Agricultural Smuggling Is Really Hurting The Local Sector So Mabuti Na Rin Nailabas Ito Para Magising Din Ang Mga It Good That This Being Discussed We Can Bring Up Those Concerned Articularly People From The Bureau Of Customs And Department Agriculture Uot He Said During The Second Hearing Of Committee Whole On March 28 He League Of Associations At The La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post Public Relations Officer Agot Balonoy Aid They Are Incurring Huge Losses Due To Rampant Smuggling Quot Our Regular Daily Order Of Carrots Declined By Up 40 Percent Or Equivalent Php2 5 Million Per Day Since Last Year Retailers And Consumers Now Prefer Buy Smuggled From China Uot She Said United Broiler Raisers Association President Awyer Elias Jose Inciong

Troubled agriculture

Published: April 11, 2022

The ongoing Senate inquiry on agricultural smuggling is solid proof that we are far from ending the abuses being committed by importers, traders and public officials who allow and benefit from the illicit entry of vegetables, fruits, spices, seafoods and meat products into the local market.

Source: philstar.com