Economy
DA, BOC Strengthen Protocols for Farm Imports Inspection
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have signed a memorandum of agreement to streamline the inspection and disposal of confiscated agricultural and fishery products. This move aims to enhance food safety and tighten controls over imported farm goods.
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