Tag: pork prices
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Government’s Bold Move: Allocating Pork Imports to Slash Prices!
In a strategic effort to combat soaring pork prices, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to allocate this year’s pork minimum access volume (MAV) to Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI) and Planters Product Inc. (PPI). This initiative aims to import pork at a reduced 15 percent tariff,…
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Department of Agriculture Targets High Pork Prices, Warns Vendors
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued a stern warning to vendors responsible for the soaring pork prices, which have reached between PHP450 and PHP480 per kilogram in local markets. This was highlighted by DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa, who stated that the department would actively monitor and visit areas where these high…
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Department of Agriculture Considers Selling Affordable Pork Amid Rising Costs
In response to escalating pork prices, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is exploring the option of selling more affordable pork to consumers. This initiative mirrors the DA’s previous strategy with rice, where they introduced the Rice for All (RFA) program, offering cheaper rice at various public locations in Metro Manila. Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa…
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Appeal to Hog Suppliers to Lower Pork Prices in Dumaguete
In an effort to reduce the soaring prices of pork in Dumaguete City, the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) of Negros Oriental is urging hog suppliers to sell their livestock locally. The call comes as pork in the city is priced at PHP400 per kilogram for lean meat, significantly higher than the PHP320 to PHP380 per…
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Negros Oriental Appeals to Hog Suppliers to Lower Pork Prices in Dumaguete
In an effort to reduce the soaring prices of pork in Dumaguete City, the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) of Negros Oriental is urging hog suppliers to sell their livestock locally. Jaymar Vilos, the designated information officer for the PVO, highlighted that pork in the city is priced at PHP400 per kilogram for lean meat, significantly…
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Rice for All Program to Expand to Supermarkets by Mid-March, Says Agriculture Secretary
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the Rice for All (RFA) program, currently available at Kadiwa ng Pangulo Centers and kiosks, will soon be accessible in more supermarkets across the country. During a market monitoring event at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City, Tiu Laurel shared that numerous supermarkets have expressed interest in joining…
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Rice for All Program to Expand to Supermarkets by Mid-March, Says DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that the Rice for All (RFA) program, currently available at Kadiwa ng Pangulo Centers and kiosks, will soon be accessible in more supermarkets across the country. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. shared this update during a market monitoring event at Commonwealth Market in Quezon City on February 12,…
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Department of Agriculture to Conclude Pork Price Study in Two Weeks
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Monday that it will need an additional two weeks to complete its investigation into the escalating prices of pork in local markets. This announcement was made during a press briefing at the Palace by DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., who emphasized the need to understand the factors…
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Philippine Agriculture Department Considers Price Caps and Penalties for Pork Profiteering
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is actively exploring the implementation of a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork, alongside potential penalties for profiteering, as announced on January 28, 2025. This move comes in response to the escalating pork prices observed in Metro Manila’s markets. Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa of the…
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Department of Agriculture Considers Price Caps and Penalties for Pork Profiteering
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Tuesday that it is exploring the possibility of establishing a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork, alongside potential penalties for profiteering. This comes in response to the escalating pork prices observed in Metro Manila’s markets. DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa emphasized that the study includes…
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