Agriculture chief dismisses concerns over possible food price spike
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-03-31 17:10 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Philippines, Energy, Food & Agriculture, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. dismissed concerns over a possible food price spike, saying extreme projections linked to rising oil prices are unlikely and do not reflect government interventions.
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