Combined operatives from several regulatory agencies have seized over P2 billion worth of smuggled agricultural and fishery products since January, according to the Department of Agriculture. Felicisimo Madayag, special assistant to the DA Assistant Secretary for Inspectorate and Enforcement, told reporters yesterday that rice has been the most smuggled agricultural product this year. Other illegally imported goods into the country include meat, fish, vegetables and fruits, although he did not provide the volume of these items.

Lelis, B. (2024, December 4). Gov't seizes P2 B smuggled agri-fishery goods. The Philippine Star, p. B9.