Manila, June 21 -- A lawmaker on Tuesday lauded the decision of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to head the Department of Agriculture (DA) when he assumes office on June 30 as it puts a premium on agriculture ahead of a looming global food crunch.
Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte said it is a "wise decision" for the incoming administration to prioritize agriculture given that the country's food supply woes arising from low rural productivity and unbridled population growth have been exacerbated by other global events such as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, sky-high oil prices, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
"We commend BBM's decision to head the DA when he takes over the presidency next week as this sends the crystal cle...