Government urged to limit pork importsIn an interview, SINAG chairman Rosendo So said pork imports this year should be cut to 550,000 metric tons from 850,000 MT, citing substantial oversupply due to carryover stock from earlier imports. MANILA, Philippines — Farmers group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) is pressing the government to cut pork imports to support local hog raisers and boost domestic production. In an interview, SINAG chairman Rosendo So said pork imports this year should be cut to 550,000 metric tons from 850,000 MT, citing substantial oversupply due to carryover stock from earlier imports. So noted that cold-storage facilities are full of imported pork, which importers are rushing to sell in the domestic market. By reducing imports, So said, local farmers would be encouraged to rebuild their swine herds and supply the domestic market.

Source: Philippine Star March 01, 2026 17:31 UTC