00:00Let's take a look at the latest news on PTV.
00:08Three importers of agricultural products were included in the blacklist of the Department of Agriculture,
00:14including LVM Grains Enterprises, Kaisi Lish Consumer Goods Trading, and Golden Race Consumer Goods Trading.
00:23According to the DA, no documents like import permits and clearances were issued to the aforementioned importers.
00:31Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Laurel Jr. assured that they will not ignore the illegal traders
00:38in order to protect the welfare of our farmers.
00:45The government is preparing for the repatriation of our countrymen who are stuck in trouble in Lebanon.
00:51According to the TTFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega,
00:54President Ferdinand R. Marquez Jr. continues to urge the safety of our countrymen there.
01:01The government also urged the OFWs in Lebanon to postpone the repatriation program
01:08while the borders are still open and the situation is under Alert Level 3.
01:13As of now, more than 500 Filipinos in Lebanon want to return to the Philippines.
01:19Right now, government officials, including myself, were briefing the President
01:24because we're looking for other options.
01:27If we need to charter a flight, send a C-130, all options are being considered.
01:33But what should be the best option?
01:36That's all the news for now.
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01:43I'm Naomi Timurso for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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