‘Pork holiday’ looms in Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines — An agricultural group has pressed the Department of Agriculture (DA) for support to hog raisers battling steep production and transport costs amid calls by traders and vendors for a “pork holiday” to protest price ceilings on pork and chicken in Metro Manila starting Monday. “Transport costs have ballooned, with the pork coming … Continue reading ‘Pork holiday’ looms in Metro Manila