BACOLOD CITY — The Negros chapter of the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PhilExport) on Friday expressed concern over the U.S. suspension of Philippine blue crab imports which may threaten the livelihood of thousands of workers, fisherfolk, and coastal communities across the country, including those in Negros Occidental.
In a statement, PhilExport Negros called for immediate engagement ue between Philippine and U.S. authorities to clarify and resolve the issues that led to the suspension.
Effective June 11, the United States National Marine Fisheries Service, acting under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, closed the U.S. market to Philippine blue swimming crab products after the Philippines failed to demonstrate compliance with marine mammal conservation and fisheries monitoring requirements.
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PhilExport Negros urged the national government, regulatory agencies, and industry stakeholders to work collaboratively and swiftly to address the concerns raised by U.S. authorities and restore confidence in Philippine seafood exports.FEATURED STORIES
