The Department of Agriculture (DA) released guidelines for the implementation of the 25,000 metric tons (MT) of certain imported frozen fish and aquatic products. This, after Agriculture Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. signed the Certificate of Necessity to Import (CNI) 25,000 MT of approved importable species to curb inflation, ensure food security, and diversify food choices. Under the Memorandum Order (MO) 51, the maximum importable volume (MIV) of 24,000 MT would be allocated for salmon (whole), species of squid that will not compete with the local production, tuna (byproducts only), black cod (whole), gindara (whole), sardines, red snapper, grouper, and halibut (whole).

Pelonia, A. (2024, November 25). DA issues rules on 25K-MT fish, aquatic items imports. Business Mirror, pp. A1, A2.