Imee Marcos to probe MAV system, review Agri Tariffication Act

Senator Imee Marcos will file a resolution to investigate the minimum access volume (MAV) system for agricultural imports and review the Agricultural Tariffication Act.

She expressed concern about the "twisted system of food importation" in the Philippines, citing racketeering and a failure to learn lessons despite the entry of pests and diseases.

The Finance department and Senate economic managers reached a compromise on Executive Order 128, which reduces the MAV for pork imports.

The compromise, proposed by Senator Cynthia Villar, sets the MAV for pork imports at 254,000 metric tons.

The tariff on pork imports under the MAV quota will be set at 10% for the first three months, increasing to 15% in the succeeding nine months.

This compromise requires congressional approval.