April 5, 2021

Philippines proposes hike in pork imports

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has proposed an increase in the minimum access volume (MAV) of imported pork products to 350,000 tonnes from the current 54,210 tonnes to address rising food prices and boost the pork supply in the country.

The apparent shortage of pork supply in the country prompted Duterte in February to approve the Department of Agriculture's (DA) proposal to review the suggested increase in the country's pork imports.

Duterte's proposed hike in pork imports will be relayed to the Philippines' congress for its consideration. The increase in MAV will take effect, once lawmakers concur with the president's recommendation.

- Philippine News Agency