MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) may defer the importation of 250,000 metric tons (MT) of fish until October as the country maintains a stable supply. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the agency will likely authorize fish imports by October or November, coinciding with the start of the temporary fishing ban in key areas. READ: “Right now, the fishing season is extended due to El Niño, and we have somewhat sufficient supply of bangus (milkfish), tilapia and other fishes,” Tiu Laurel said on the sidelines of the DA’s event on Wednesday. Tiu Laurel said fish prices remain stable. […]...Keep on reading: Stable supply may push back fish imports to October—DA