The government will confiscate smuggled produce it sees and file cases against those who brought them into the country, Reyes said. The cheap, imported carrots flooding the markets were from China. This has alarmed local farmers as their livelihood is being adversely affected as orders for local produce have dropped drastically. Nograles warned that if not resolved immediately, this would cause tons of local produce to rot. Persistent problemIn December 2020, the BOC seized P9.3 million worth of smuggled vegetables such as carrots and broccoli in Subic, Zambales.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 27, 2021 21:00 UTC