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Article: DA to transfer to Mindanao; Arroyo wants aggie dep't to prioritize research, irrigation.(Main News)
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- December 1, 2003
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Byline: GENALYN D. KABILING
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo yesterday ordered the relocation of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to Mindanao to maximize the regions potentials and resources as the countrys food basket.
In a speech at the inauguration of the newly built R5-billion Davao International Airport (DIA), the President announced that she directed Agriculture Secretary Luis Lorenzo Jr. to hold office in Mindanao to boost the governments agricultural programs.
Two DA undersecretaries will be assigned for Luzon and Visayas, respectively, she said.
We need to maximize Mindanao as the food basket. Agricultural modernization and ...