BACOLOD CITY – The municipal government of Moises Padilla in Negros Occidental has tightened the entry, storage, and sale of imported meat and meat products following reports of illegal trading, technical smuggling, and the widespread sale of uncertified products in public markets, satellite...
Authorities have confiscated allegedly imported expired frozen meat with an estimated market value of P1,005,100 in Tondo, Manila, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Friday, Dec. 9, as the national government calls for vigilance against the sale of hot meat during the Christmas season. Photo by...
The Philippine Association of Meat Processors Inc. (PAMPI) welcomed the decision of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to withdraw its latest order on new labelling requirements for imported meat. 43979 In a letter to DA, PAMPI thanked DA Secretary William Dar for his decision to order the...
Amid efforts to augment the supply of meat in the country, the Department of Agriculture (DA) responded favorably to the call of importers, composed of meat processors and traders, to temporarily extend the validity of their import permit for pork, chicken, and other meat products. PIXABAY/ MANILA...