Ex-DA chief replies to cyberlibel raps filed by state-run firm

MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Agriculture (DA) chief Leonardo Montemayor countered the cyber libel complaint filed by a state-run rice distributor against him, warning that the legal action is part of a “concerning pattern” aimed at silencing critics through legal actions. Montemayor, who served as DA chief during the Arroyo administration until 2022 and