FFF urges DA chief to take leave of absence amid rice import probe

MANILA, Philippines — The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) on Wednesday urged Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu-Laurel, Jr. to show “delicadeza” and take a leave of absence amid the investigation into the alleged illegal importation of P395 million worth of rice. “Out of a sense of delicadeza, Secretary Francisco P. Tiu-Laurel, Jr. should take a