MITA Opposes DA 60-Day Pork Import Ban to Protect Traders
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. issued a 60-day temporary suspension on pork imports this week to protect local producers from crashing prices. The move, formalized through Department Order No. 33, aims to provide immediate relief to a domestic hog industry facing massive financial losses. According to official Department of Agriculture announcements, the agency determined … Read more