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Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is the Philippines' Agriculture Secretary, actively addressing agricultural challenges through policies on crop insurance, food security, and trade negotiations. He has been involved in efforts to stabilize farm prices, combat overpriced infrastructure projects, and promote regional agricultural cooperation.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Thu, October 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM

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Recent developments on Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

Thu, October 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM

P500M intelligence fund insertion returned to OP

Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla revealed that a P500 million insertion into the Philippine National Police's (PNP) 2025 intelligence fund was returned to the Office of the President.

Wed, October 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM

DA: No sugar imports until mid-2026

The Philippines will not be importing sugar until the end of the first half of 2026, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Tue, October 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM

DAR urges gov't agencies to buy rice directly from farmers

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is urging government agencies and corporations to directly purchase rice from farmers to help them amidst low palay prices.

Mon, October 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Rep. Puno warns of demolition job vs. Romualdez amid ICI hearing

Deputy Speaker and Antipolo City Rep. Ronaldo "Ronnie" Puno warned that a demolition job or scapegoating might be happening against former Speaker Martin Romualdez.

Sat, October 11, 2025 at 2:18 AM

DA lifts ban on poultry imports from New Zealand

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the ban on the importation of domesticated and wild birds, including poultry products, from New Zealand.

Fri, October 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM

DA takes over FMR projects from DPWH amid P10B loss estimate

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will now take direct responsibility for farm-to-market road (FMR) projects, shifting oversight from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Wed, October 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM

Senators flag P10.3B overpriced farm-to-market road projects

Senators have flagged P10.3 billion in allegedly overpriced farm-to-market road projects awarded between 2023 and 2024.

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM

Agri chief seeks P8B crop insurance subsidy by 2026 to aid 4.2M farmers

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is requesting an increase in the crop insurance subsidy to P8 billion by 2026 to cover 4.2 million farmers, up from the current 2.3 million.

Sun, October 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM

Agri chief asks Japan to cut banana import tariff

Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is pursuing discussions with Japan to potentially reduce import tariffs on Philippine bananas, a key agricultural export.

Sat, October 4, 2025 at 12:49 PM

ASEAN ministers agree on agri cooperation plan

The ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) have devised a strategic plan to enhance agricultural cooperation in Southeast Asia, emphasizing modernization, sustainability, and digital integration.