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- Galunggong imports to arrive ahead of closed fishing seasonMogato, Anna Gabriela A. (BusinessWorld Publishing Corporation, 2018-08-16)The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allowed the entry of up to 17,000 metric tons (MT) of round scad, commonly known as galunggong, which will reach markets ahead of the closed fishing season when supply of the fish is expected to dwindle. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol signed the Certificate of Necessity enabling the import of round scad on Wednesday. The timing of the permit will allow imports to arrive by Sept. 1. On Friday, the DA and the fisheries industry agreed to set a tariff rate of 5% for such imports.
- Bohol hosts farmers forumAlbarado, Dave (Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, 2018-09-21)Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) announced that affordable fish was being sold at Tagbilaran’s Agriculture Promotions Center. The market opened Wednesday and buyers have until end of day Friday to buy affordable fish. After getting fish supplies from other places in the country, BFAR decided to tap local fish sellers to sell at the fish market. DA set up the market to help bring down the high prices of fish in Bohol. The fish producers come from Dauis town and other parts of the province.