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00:00As part of the implementation of the maximum SRP for pork and the rollout of NFA rice here in Metro Manila,

00:06let's talk to the Department of Agriculture Assistant Secretary, Arnel De Mesa.

00:10Good morning and welcome to Balitang Hali.

00:14Hi, Raffy. Good morning to all of our listeners.

00:17Yes, now that the maximum SRP for pork will not be implemented for the next two weeks,

00:22how much should the pork be able to be bought in the market?

00:27The price did not go down,

00:30but when talking to the consultations of most stakeholders of the ag industry,

00:35they agreed on two things.

00:38First, the price of pork should really be lowered.

00:42Second, the production of pork in our country should be increased.

00:49The supply is sufficient.

00:51What is the reason for the high price of pork?

00:55One of the discussions, Raffy, is that the cost structure will return from the producers,

01:03travelers, traders, and retailers.

01:07Even though we gave initial estimates,

01:11for example, in production, it is at Php 180,000 to Php 100,000,

01:16and then their farm gate is at Php 250,000.

01:19I will look at how far the price of the farm gate can be reasonable.

01:25The same goes for the traveler.

01:27How much is the cost in retail?

01:30So that I can see what is the price that will be okay for everyone.

01:36Aside from what you mentioned, is the supply and flow of demand still followed in this discussion?

01:40Is there a big demand?

01:42Is that why the price of pork is increasing?

01:46Raffy, in terms of our supply,

01:49even though we had the effect of ESF last quarter,

01:55our import is also good.

01:58So we don't have a problem with the supply.

02:01Our demand meets our supply.

02:05You mentioned the importation of pork.

02:08Some are selling pork.

02:10Bigger customers are choosing imported meat over new pork.

02:16What can you say about that?

02:18It depends, Raffy.

02:20Of course, some people like pork cut like this.

02:25But mostly, what we talked about in the consultation,

02:29our buyers, especially in the wet markets,

02:31prefer new pork.

02:35Let's talk about rice.

02:38From the NFA warehouses that are being sold to LGUs,

02:41is there a limit on what our countrymen can buy?

02:44Earlier, there was no discussion about giving a limit.

02:49But of course, it depends on the LGUs.

02:52Like Mayor Zamora earlier,

02:54the chairman of the Metro Manila Council.

02:56He said in the consultation,

02:58they will list everyone who wants to buy

03:02to avoid the queue.

03:04But there is no limitation for those who want to buy.

03:09But it cannot be abused?

03:11It cannot be abused?

03:13Can everyone buy and sell at a higher price?

03:18The DA, the LGU, and the NFA will help in monitoring.

03:22Just like what we are doing now with Right For All,

03:25we are not seeing anyone who is blocking the sale of our goods.

03:31Okay, we will continue to monitor that.

03:33Thank you very much for your time this afternoon.

03:36Thank you very much, Raffy. Long live to you. Good morning.

03:39Thank you to the Department of Agriculture.

03:41Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa.

Panayam kay Asec. Arnel de Mesa, Spokesperson ng Dept. of Agriculture | Balitanghali

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