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Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is the current Agriculture Secretary of the Philippines, overseeing policies on agriculture, food security, and rural development. He has been involved in several key decisions, including import bans, price regulations, and infrastructure projects aimed at boosting the agricultural sector. His tenure has focused on protecting domestic producers and improving the livelihoods of Filipino farmers.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, December 23, 2025 at 5:15 AM

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Sun, December 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM

DA keeps P43/kilo MSRP for imported rice pending tariff hike

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will maintain the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice at P43 per kilo for now, pending the finalization of regulatory procedures for a higher import tariff.

Tue, December 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM

DA chief orders review of goat program after 52 breeder goats die

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered a review of the DA's goat breeding program following reports of animal deaths due to improper care, as flagged by state auditors.

Mon, December 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM

Govt reconsiders sale of Cocochem amid rising global demand

The Philippine government is reconsidering the sale of United Coconut Chemicals Inc. (Cocochem) due to increasing global demand for coconut-based products, particularly from Europe.

Fri, December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM

DA, SRA extend sugar import ban up to December 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) are extending the ban on sugar importation until December 2026.

Tue, December 16, 2025 at 12:46 PM

Senators question P8.9 billion farm-to-market road project swap in DA budget

Senators flagged approximately P8.9 billion worth of farm-to-market road (FMR) projects that were allegedly "swapped" two days after the bicameral conference committee (Bicam) had already approved the Department of Agriculture's (DA) proposed 2026 budget.

Thu, December 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM

Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

Latest Stories

DA keeps P43/kilo MSRP for imported rice pending tariff hike

DA chief orders review of goat program after 52 breeder goats die

Govt reconsiders sale of Cocochem amid rising global demand

DA, SRA extend sugar import ban up to December 2026

Senators question P8.9 billion farm-to-market road project swap in DA budget

DA to build farm-to-market roads in Mindanao with P2 billion project

DA raises SRP for imported red onions to P150/kg

DA creates interim unit to monitor infrastructure projects

DA bans pork imports from Taiwan amid ASF outbreak

PH imposes ban on Spanish pork due to ASF