SEN. Francis "Chiz" Escudero is hopeful that the creation of a "blacklisting committee" in the Department of Agriculture (DA) will lead to the identification of real food hoarders and agricultural smugglers.

The senator said the move of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. goes well with the anti-corruption campaign and other reforms he initiated in the department.

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