Senators on Thursday questioned the move of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to insist on their plan to import some 60 million kilos of fish from China, despite a contrary recommendation from the multisectoral fishery council. The lawmakers expressed disgust after finding out from representatives of the National Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (NFARMC) that they recommended to the DA to deny the request of BFAR for the issuance of certificates of necessity to import (CNI).

Gascon, M. (2022, February 11). Fish imports OK'd despite council's plea, Senate learns. Philippine Daily Inquirer, pp. A1, A3.