DA reports stable fish prices ahead of Holy Week, slight decrease in galunggong
Fish prices remain stable across the Philippines ahead of the Holy Week, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
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Arnel de Mesa
Arnel de Mesa is an Assistant Secretary at the Department of Agriculture in the Philippines, focusing on implementing policies such as price monitoring and food hub development. He has been actively involved in initiatives like tracing systems for pork and stabilizing fish prices during Holy Week. De Mesa also supports Filipino exporters by promoting participation in international expositions like FOODEX Japan to enhance product visibility and sales.
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Last updated at April 10, 2025.
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