DA chief backs pork tariff hike bid, says he stands 'on side of Filipino hog raisers'

GMA Network - Oct 25, 2026

DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed support for hog raisers" calls for higher pork import tariffs, noting the DA"s efforts to ease losses due to cheaper imports.

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