Senator Cynthia A. Villar said she is confident that the link and network established by the country’s hog producers with institutional markets—such as restaurants and hotels—will lessen their dependence on imported pork. HOG FESTIVAL 2024. Senator Cynthia Villar, Department of Agriculture...
Senators and government economic managers have finally reached a compromise on the adjustment of tariff rates and volume for the importation of pork. Senate President Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III "Compromised reached!" Senate President Vicente Sotto III told reporters Wednesday, May 5, citing a "seesaw...
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez on Tuesday, April 27, defended their recommendation to President Duterte to sign Executive Order 128, which reduces tariff on the importation of pork products. (MANILA BULLETIN File photo/Keith Bacongco) In a virtual presence during a public hearing by the Senate...