Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (left) presents his plans to increase food production and modernize agriculture, at a press conference held at the DA Auditorium, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City on Monday (Nov. 6, 2023).
He said the marching order of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. Is to modernize agriculture so the country could be food secure, less dependent on imports and lift millions of farmers and fisherfolk out of poverty. Laurel will also pay special attention to alleged price manipulation and smuggling to ensure stable supply and prices to protect Filipino consumers. Joining him is Senior Undersecretary Domingo F. Panganiban.
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