EB Magalona blue crabs — Ronnie Baldonado file photo
BACOLOD CITY — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the Philippines is on track to resume exports of blue swimming crabs to the US before the year’s end, citing US decision allowing the country to reapply for market access.
According to Laurel, they had a discussion about the issue with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the latter’s visit to Malacañang on Wednesday.
“They are aware of it, and we were given the opportunity to reapply,” Laurel said during a visit to Negros Occidental on Friday, July 24.
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