DA stands firm on blocking Vietnam rice shipment

Inquirer.net - Oct 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. firmly stated that the agency’s recent decision to block a rice shipment from Vietnam last month aimed to safeguard the farm sector against illicit transactions. Tiu Laurel said he is exploring legal options, such as filing a case, after weeks of a misinformation campaign seeking to remove

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