DA mulls holding off on salmon, pompano ban

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Salmon and pampano are laid out in a market stall during an inspection by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture is considering holding off on banning the sale of imported fish like salmon and pompano in wet markets after considerable backlash from lawmakers on the restriction that was first set in policy in 1999 but was only implemented recently.

 

Agriculture deputy spokesperson Rex Estoperez said Thursday that while nothing is set in stone yet, they are “considering” imposing a moratorium on the imported fish ban.

 

“We don’t have a confirmation yet, but we are considering,” Estoperez told reporters.

 

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