Marcos as agri chief: They 'can't say no’ to president

Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.     Marcos as agri chief: They 'can't say no’ to President As head of the Department of Agriculture (DA), which has resorted to importation to deal with supply chain issues and the high prices of onions and other produce, Mr. Marcos said he hoped to carry out his duties without having to issue “entreaties” to anyone, as a regular secretary might.     Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial   Bautista clarifies Naia privatization Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista has clarified that the planned privatization of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) covers only its operations and not its assets, after President Marcos said a day earlier that his administration had no plans to privatize the country’s main gateway.   NO-WASTE RECIPE   From this dirty kitchen at Barangay Imbalbalatong in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, comes the “patupat,” a sticky rice delicacy cooked in sugarcane juice and wrapped in coconut leaves or buri packets. When done making patupat, the cook can still turn the leftover juice into “panutsa” (unrefined sugar). —WILLIE LOMIBAO   LEARN MORE   Tree fungus brings ‘calamity’ to Basilan LAMITAN CITY—A state of calamity has been declared in Basilan due to the spread of a fungus infecting rubber trees, a major source of livelihood in the province. If left unchecked, disease could threaten plantations covering an area of 50,000 hectares and affect 17,000 workers.   Opinion: Moderating foreign travels So, Mr. President, by all means, travel. Promote the Philippines overseas as a profitable investment destination. Look after the interest and welfare of the millions of Filipinos who are making a living abroad. Offer the country’s beaches as a relaxing tourism venue.      © 2023 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe