CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro (PIA) — Until January 31 this year, the sale, import, and transport of frozen pork products within and outside Oriental Mindoro are allowed.
The move is based on Executive Order No. 01, series of 2025, issued by Oriental Mindoro governor Humerlito A. Dolor on January 1 which aims to stabilize pork prices and provide consumers with more affordable options
The Order, which is valid until January 31, 2025, permits the entry of frozen pork from both local and external sources to help address the rising cost of fresh pork in the province. It aims to give consumers access to more diverse pork products at a more reasonable price, especially in the face of ongoing concerns about pork supply and affordability.
Dolor cited that the decision to lift restrictions on the entry of frozen pork was made to provide a broader range of options for consumers while also supporting efforts to stabilize pork prices in the province.
“We hope to ease the burden on our local consumers and provide them with a more affordable alternative by allowing frozen pork to enter our province,” Dolor explained.
This policy change is expected to benefit both local consumers and retailers, offering a chance for price reductions amidst high demand and supply challenges in the pork industry.
The provincial government is also closely monitoring the flow of frozen pork to ensure that health and safety standards are maintained, preventing any risks associated with the handling of frozen meat products.
The initiative is a response to the province’s ongoing struggles with pork price inflation, exacerbated by disruptions in the supply chain and the effects of African Swine Fever (ASF) in some parts of the country.
As the province works to ensure that frozen pork products are available to the public, Dolor is urging consumers to continue practicing safe handling and proper cooking techniques to guarantee food safety. (AS/PIA MIMAROPA-Oriental Mindoro/)