MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday slammed those behind alleged corruption within the Department of Agriculture (DA), saying this not only threatens the country’s food security but also national security.
“There is nothing more basic than food, especially in a pandemic. If corruption infects the Department of Agriculture that should be at the forefront of food security efforts, it goes beyond human conscience,” Lacson said in an interview over dzBB.
“Wala na. Saan pa tayo pupulutin kung ang mga walang kaluluwa, walang konsensya pati pagkain ng ordinaryong Pilipino ‘di papatawarin?” he added.
“May kumita na sa PPE (personal protective equipment), may kumita …
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