MANILA, March 12 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Tuesday its roster of new officials after their appointments were approved by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

In a news release, the DA announced the designation of Christopher Morales as the Undersecretary of the National Rice Industry Development Program.

Morales earlier performed functions in the DA's Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service, Philippine Rural Development Project, Field Operations Service, and Policy and Planning Office.

Marcos also approved the appointment of Cheryl Marie Natividad-Caballero as Undersecretary for High-Value Crops.

Natividad-Caballero previously served as a consultant in various agricultural projects.

Other appointments also in...