00:08 The latest news is that President Bongbong Marcos appointed Francisco T. Laurel Jr. as the new secretary of the Department of Agriculture.
00:18 We have found somebody who understands very well the problems that agriculture is facing.
00:28 Now, we are confident, Secretary Kiko and I are confident that we have a fair understanding, a good understanding of what it is that needs to be done.
00:40 What are the problems?
00:42 [Francisco T. Laurel Jr. speaking in Filipino]
01:07 Here is the other news that is being followed by GMA Integrated News.
01:12 Six OFWs have been repatriated from Lebanon and are now returning to the Philippines.
01:17 Amihan and Easterlys are now joining the shear line.
01:22 It will rain in some parts of the Northern Luzon, according to the forecast.
01:26 And toll hikes in SXS and MCX are effective from today.
01:34 For a bigger mission and a wider service to the country, I am Mav Gonzalez of GMA Integrated News, the News Authority of the Philippines.
