The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday that it is considering additional imports of small pelagic fish following the damage from consecutive typhoons sustained by Philippine fisheries. “There was a discussion of possibly allowing the import of an additional 8,000 metric tons (MT), set to arrive before the end of the year,” Agriculture Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Arnel V. de Mesa said in a briefing. The new shipments, if approved, follow the 30,000 MT authorized earlier, and are for delivery in December. The DA said the imports will also ensure adequate supply during the closed fishing season.

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