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Pork prices in NCR rise to as much as P480 per kilo
Pork prices in the National Capital Region (NCR) have soared to as much as P480 per kilo, prompting a group of farmers to call for a maximum suggested retail price on pork.
According to the Department of Agriculture's data, the price of pork belly now ranges from P380 to P480 per kilo while pork ham or kasim ranges from P340 to P420 per kilo.
The Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura said pork prices in NCR are too high considering its farmgate price.
"From P220 to P240 ang farmgate price so pinakamataas dapat nasa 380," So said.
He indicated that the prices in the provinces were within the acceptable range.
Pork prices in Metro Manila remain high, with liempo ranging from ₱380 to ₱400 per kilo and kasim at ₱350 to ₱360.
A consumer group urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to set a maximum suggested retail price, citing concerns over the soaring ₱480 per kilo rate in some markets.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the proposal is under review, adding that he will assess the value chain to determine where the ₱100 to ₱150 margin goes.
Source via GMA News
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