The Department of Agriculture (DA) has suspended the importation of three fish species over reports of misdeclaration and diversion. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. signed Memorandum Order (MO) 37, which ordered the suspension of the horse mackerel, mackerel, and torpedo scad importation. Earlier this year, the DA approved the importation of 25,000 metric tons (MT) of various fish and seafood that are not locally available.

Pelonia, A. (2025, July 14). Govt halts imports of 3 fish species over irregularities. BusinessMirror, p. A5.