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 on Balitang Hali.
03:36Thank you very much, Taylor. Long live to you. Good morning.
03:39Thank you to the Department of Agriculture Assistant,
03:41Secretary Arnel De Mesa.
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