00:00The implementation of the Maximum Suggested Retail Price on Imported Rice has already begun
00:04while the Ministry of Agriculture is studying on the Imported Garlic.
00:08But the first MSRP for pork is still not being followed according to the Agriculture Department.
00:15Darlene Cai is on the spot.
00:21The price of pork in Metro Manila is still reaching Php 400 or more
00:26based on the monitoring of the Department of Agriculture.
00:2930% is still being followed for the Maximum Suggested Retail Price
00:33for a month since it was implemented.
00:35I'm disappointed because there is a discussion.
00:38The discussion should be followed.
00:39She has no reason not to follow the MSRP.
00:43The price of pork, for example, is only Php 230
00:46so it's possible that there are some who are hesitating.
00:49The DA will not hesitate to file a complaint
00:52if it is necessary or to investigate it in the Center Committee of the Camera.
00:56That is already bordering on profiteering.
00:59In Megacube Market in Quezon City, the stalls are being followed, but...
01:03We have a lot of debts, to be honest.
01:06We need the help of the DA.
01:08We are already drowning in debts.
01:10They say that they earn Php 1,000 per pork.
01:13But if the payment will be reduced to the position, salary to the person, and other expenses,
01:17it's really a loss.
01:19But they should be the first to go up.
01:21We don't want to be just a retailer.
01:23According to a group, it's possible that there are some who are hesitating,
01:26especially if they have enough pork supply.
01:28Others are saying that the producers have a high income.
01:36Aside from pork, the DA is increasing the price of garlic by Php 150 per kilo.
01:42That's why the MSRP is studying imported garlic.
01:46Today is the first day of the implementation of Php 45 per kilo
01:49which is the maximum suggested retail price or MSRP for imported rice.
01:53From the previous Php 49 per kilo.
01:55According to the Department of Agriculture,
01:57MSRP will be deducted for the next two months.
02:02However, in the next week, other rice retailers in Megacube Market will be able to follow.
02:06We can have Php 45 per kilo, but maybe the next delivery will be lower.
02:10The DA is also recommending to the President to increase the price of rice
02:13or to immediately pay for imported rice.
02:16For GMA Integrated News, I'm Darlene Cai, reporting for 24 Hours.
02:23Thanks for watching.
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