Economy
Philippines Lifts Ban on Imported Canned Pork Amid Reduced ASF Risk
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture has lifted its temporary ban on imported canned pork products, in place since 2019, citing reduced African Swine Fever (ASF) risks. The move allows entry for products meeting specific heat treatment and hermetic sealing standards.
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