The British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines said it supports a new executive order aimed at stabilizing the country’s food supply and managing inflation, emphasizing pork as a vital commodity for bilateral trade.

In a statement, the chamber cited the agricultural sector as a primary driver of Philippine economic growth and noted that pork remains a strategic product for strengthening agricultural trade relations between the United Kingdom and the Philippines.

The business group reiterated its long-standing position advocating for lower tariffs on pork and other meat products. Since 2023, the chamber has backed an increase in the Minimum Access Volume to better align imports with population growth, address supply constraints linked to African Swine Fever, and help ease food inflation.

The chamber said it “remains committed to advancing food security by helping introduce high-quality British meat products into the Philippine market and strengthening long-term partnerships with local importers and industry stakeholders.”

The group also welcomed continued engagement with government and industry partners regarding Minimum Access Volume allocation and related measures to improve the resilience and sustainability of the agricultural supply chain.

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