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DA pushes for stronger NFA role to boost farmers income, stabilize market


The Department of Agriculture (DA) will urge the new Congress, which convenes in late July, to restore key powers to the National Food Authority (NFA) in a bid to revitalize its financial and logistical capabilities and help improve rice farmers' profitability.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr., in a recent dialogue with rice farmers in Mindoro, said that allowing the NFA to sell even its non-aging rice inventory would give the agency greater financial flexibility and free up warehouse space—enabling it to procure more palay from farmers at better prices. A stronger NFA, he added, aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vision of a food-secure Philippines.

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COA Commends NFA for A Strong Buffer Stocking Performance

The Commission on Audit (COA), in its Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM), commended the National Food Authority for successful buffer stocking operations for calendar year 2024.
Mr. Radito G. Ching, Supervising Auditor of the Commission on Audit after evaluating the buffer stocking program of the agency stated in the AOM that the “NFA was able to procure ninety percent (90%) of its targeted 495,000 MT for CY 2024.”

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The public is warned against the modus operandi by some unscrupulous individuals pretending to be the Administrator of the National Food Authority or his staff, instructing the millers to fast-track milling activities, asking for monetary solicitations, and seeking to talk with officials of the NFA and other institutions to ask a favor or gather relevant information.

NFA Administrator, Larry R. Lacson, Ph. D., strongly denounces these activities that are illegal and against the policy of the Authority.

We strongly encourage the public to report similar suspicious activities to the NFA through the following details:
Contact Number: 0917-1139347
Email Address: administrator@nfa.gov.ph | publicaffairs@nfa.gov.ph

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Beware of Impersonation Scams: The public is hereby warned about ongoing impersonation scams involving an individual using Viber phone number 0912-663-9548, who is fraudulently posing as LARRY R. LACSON, Ph. D., Administrator Lacson's name and profile photo to deceive NFA officials, employees, and stakeholders - often requesting personal favors or attempting to extract sensitive information.

Administrator Larry R. Lacson strongly condemns these deceitful and unlawful activities, which not only violate the policies of the NFA but also undermine public trust in our institution. 

We urge everyone to stay alert and immediately report any suspicious messages or communications claiming to be from the NFA Administrator using the official contact information below:

Contact Number: 0917-1139347
Email Address: administrator@nfa.gov.ph | publicaffairs@nfa.gov.ph

Let us remain vigilant and work together to stop these malicious acts. Your cooperation is crucial in protecting the integrity of public service.

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