(PNA file photo) MANILA - The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday defended its decision to import fish despite opposition from fishers' group Pambansang Lakas ng Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya), saying it is part of the government's balancing act to stabilize supply. For Pamalakaya, importation may add a burden to local fishers, as it could reduce the value of locally-produced fish products, aggravating their struggle amid persistent crude price hikes. However, in a phone patch interview, Agriculture spokesperson Assistant Secretary Noel Reyes argued the move was necessary considering the projected shortfall of 90,000 metric tons of fish for 2022. "We're balancing, we are doing a balancing act kasi maliit ang ating fish catch sa ating karagatan. Sinasabi nila na maraming isda, yes, pero ganun pa rin ang kakulangan sa ating infrastructures (.because we have low fish catch in our oceans. They are saying there's a lot of fish, yes, but lapses in infrast
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NO COLORS, NO PARTIES.Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Assistant Secretary Noel Reyes urge Filipinos to uniteand work on increasing food production in the country amid inflation and other global challenges.Officials said the public must support the incoming administration instead of resorting to political colors and parties. (Screengrab) MANILA- A united action among stakeholders in the country is needed for agricultural stability in the coming months, under the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday. In avirtual presser, Assistant Secretary Noel Reyes said the global food crisis demands Filipinos to take part in holistic action to secure food sufficiency, urging the public to disregard politics. "Let us be one, in ensuring all Filipinos will have access to safe, affordable, and nutritious food at all times, walang kulay, walang partido, lahat tayo Pilipino (no [polit
NO COLORS, NO PARTIES.Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Assistant Secretary Noel Reyes urge Filipinos to uniteand work on increasing food production in the country amid inflation and other global challenges.Officials said the public must support the incoming administration instead of resorting to political colors and parties. (Screengrab) MANILA- A united action among stakeholders in the country is needed for agricultural stability in the coming months, under the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday. In avirtual presser, Assistant Secretary Noel Reyes said the global food crisis demands Filipinos to take part in holistic action to secure food sufficiency, urging the public to disregard politics. "Let us be one, in ensuring all Filipinos will have access to safe, affordable, and nutritious food at all times, walang kulay, walang partido, lahat tayo Pilipino (no [polit