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DA approves import of 35k tons of fish
THE Department of Agriculture has approved the importation of 35,000 metric tons of various types of fish, including "galunggong" or round scad.
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources spokesperson Nazer
Briguera said the importation will cover the expected shortage due to the annual closed fishing season in Palawan from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31.
"We need to fill the gap in supply in our wet markets that is why we approved the importation, Briguera said.
Aside from galunggong—which used to be the favored fish of poor Filipino families—other fish to be imported include mackerel, bonito, and bigeye scad, among others.
Briguera said imports are set to arrive in October.
All imports should also arrive before January 15, 2024.
"We want the supply to be just enough. We do not want to flood the markets, we only need what is enough to meet the demand during