The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it has suspended the issuance of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearances for round scad (galunggong), mackerel, and various other species, effective immediately. According to a department circular dated Dec. 13, the suspension also applies to the issuance of import documents for bonito, moonfish, pompano, and tuna by-products.

Jose, A. E. O. (2022, December 15). Import permits suspended for galunggong, mackerel. BusinessWorld, p. S1/4.