No 'unusual' hike in pork prices expected for holiday season - DA

GMA Network - Nov 9, 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Monday that there will be no “unusual” hike in prices of pork this coming Christmas season, reiterating the pork supply is more than sufficient.

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