The Department of Agriculture (DA) welcomed the temporary restraining order issued by the Supreme Court that prevented the release of the remaining shipment of smuggled rice that were confiscated by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Port of Davao late last year.

In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said that the issuance of the TRO is an “initial victory” for Filipino farmers, who for the longest time are at a disadvantage whenever smuggled rice enters the country.

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