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Philippines' hog production fell 25.8% in Q1 2021

The Philippines' hog production on a live weight basis dropped 25.8% year on year in the first quarter of 2021 to 421,794 tonnes, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.

Charoen Pokphand Foods subsidiary in joint effort to aid Philippines' swine industry

Charoen Pokphand Foods Philippines Corp (CPFPC) is partnering with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) to support the country's swine industry.

Philippine officials to resolve issue concerning move to lower tariffs for pork

The Philippines' Senate President, Vicente Sotto III, and Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III are expected to meet soon to finalise a compromise on Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's move to lower tariffs and raise the minimum access volume (MAV) for pork.
Philippines' hog production fell 25.8% in Q1 2021
Charoen Pokphand Foods subsidiary in joint effort to aid Philippines' swine industry
Philippine officials to resolve issue concerning move to lower tariffs for pork
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