MANILA, May 12 (PNA) — Two top officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) have filed their courtesy resignation to President Benigno Aquino III. National Food Authority (NFA) Administrator Orlan Calayag and Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Administrator Euclides Forbes confirmed on Monday that they have submitted their respective resignation letters last week to the Office of the President. In his letter of resignation dated May 6, Calayag said he is resigning to allow Presidential Assistant […]
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