MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured the “calibrated arrival” of pork imports into the country as President Rodrigo Duterte’s executive order lowering tariffs on such product becomes effective.
Facing House lawmakers in a hearing Monday, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said Executive Order No. 128 is “now in effect.”
“The EO 128 is now in effect and that continues to be implemented by us. Whatever is needed in terms of import clearances being requested by importers, the Bureau of Animal Industry is now issuing said import clearances,” Dar said.
“We would like to assure that calibrated arrival of said imports will be properly managed and hoping…
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