Philippines: Agriculture dept tightens inspection of plant imports

June 20, 2007 |

By Amy R. Remo
Inquirer
Last updated 07:13am (Mla time) 06/20/2007

MANILA, Philippines -- Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap said he had ordered a full inspection of all plant imports -- whether fruits or vegetables -- to protect the local onion industry from smuggling.

Yap said he had also directed plant quarantine officials to work double time and closely monitor inventories and prevailing prices.

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