DA to inspect markets’ compliance with pork max SRP

MANILA, Philippines — Starting today, the Department of Agriculture (DA) will inspect Metro Manila markets to monitor compliance with the maximum suggested retail price (SRP) for pork products.

In an interview over dzBB, agriculture spokesman Arnel de Mesa said the DA would be accompanied by officials of the Department of Trade and Industry, local government units and Philippine National Police (PNP) in the inspection.

De Mesa said Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. approved the max SRP of P350 per kilo for pork shoulder, P380 per kilo for pork belly and P300 per kilo for “sabit ulo.”

He added that the max SRP for pork items would initially cover Metro Manila.

Laurel has ordered the review on the cost structure in the different regions to determine if there is a need for max SRP outside Metro Manila, De Mesa said.

He said the max SRP for pork products underwent a series of consultations with the stakeholders.