Facing the media for the first time since his appointment to the Department of Agriculture , Laurel said the P20 rice “aspiration” was “not possible” at this time, when global rice prices are at a 15-year high.
Perhaps the more accurate phrase is that the appointment was not merely political payback. After all, several agriculture industry organizations have lauded the appointment, saying Laurel, who was president of Frabelle Fishing Corp. prior to joining government, has the credentials for the job. Laurel’s family business, however, will be under constant scrutiny for ways by which that P30 million might be recovered, with a handsome return on investment.
But because the country’s agriculture system, from farm to market, has deteriorated as badly as the quality of Philippine education, dramatic improvements can be a tall order. Along with questions about how much better Laurel can be as DA chief than his predecessor, who was constantly distracted by plans for his next overseas trip, there’s speculation on the impact on BBM’s survey ratings of his bowing out of the DA.
It will be catastrophic for BBM if, after his disappointing stint in the DA, his choice as replacement fails to do better.Vibe check! 6 pretty yet tough CASETiFY accessories on sale that match your unique styleIs there really sustainability in technology? Here’s how ASUS is making it happenFrancis Tiu Laurel, 59, is the new secretary of Agriculture, vice, President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.
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