MANILA, Philippines — “Backchannel efforts” are underway to come up with a possible compromise on government’s pork importation policy, senators said on Wednesday.
Many senators are opposing the lowering of tariff rates on pork imports and the government’s plan to raise the cap on imported hogs from the current 54,000 metric tons (MT) to 400,000 MT.
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III confirmed that he is in talks with Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III following Senator Cynthia Villar’s suggestion for a compromise on the pork import issues.
“Somewhat,” Sotto said in a text message to reporters when asked whether there is ongoing backchannel talks on imported por…
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