THE Commission on Appointments approved the appointment of Agriculture secretary William Dar on Tuesday after almost three hours of grilling on agricultural problems in the country.
CA member and Davao Oriental representative Joel Alimario moved to recommend the confirmation of Dar’s appointment at the committee level, while it was An-Waray party-list Representative Bem Noel who sponsored the confirmation of Dar’s appointment before the Senate plenary.
Ahead of confirmation of Dar’s appointment, Senator Bong Go noted that President Rodrigo Duterte expects too much from Dar, and that the Cabinet official should get the support of the commission.
Dar was primarily questioned about the Rice Tariffication law, galunggong importation, raising farmers’ income, and rice sufficiency.
Dar assured the senators that he will be on a mission to help farmers and fisher folk.
“Marami pong salamat. Pag full-time ka na sa appointment, dodoble ang ating efforts para sa magsasaka at mangingisda para sapat ang kanilang pagkain at [magkaroon sila ng] mataas na kita,” Dar told reporters.
“I am very flattered of the President’s expectations. It gives me more energy and passion to be of help,” he added.(GMA News)
