Question & AnswerQ&A (LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS No. 16)
The main purpose is to implement and strictly enforce Presidential Decree No. 7 to regulate the orderly marketing of livestock and animal products, control animal feeds, and arrest increases in meat prices during the national emergency.
The Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources is responsible for organizing and establishing the National Meat Inspection System within 15 days.
The Secretary of National Defense shall ensure the safe, speedy, and economical movement of livestock and animal products, prevent extortion and harassment along marketing channels, and arrest persons committing such offenses under Proclamation No. 1081.
They are ordered to cease and desist from imposing or collecting any fees or charges on the production, slaughter, transport, and marketing of livestock and animal products within their jurisdictions, except for authorized ante-mortem and post-mortem fees by the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources or the National Meat Inspection System.
The Price Control Council is directed to review and approve new ceiling prices of meats and other animal products within 30 days, aiming to reduce retail prices in light of reduced marketing costs.
Such persons are subject to arrest under Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972, which declares a national emergency and grants authority to arrest and detain violators.
It regulates the orderly marketing of livestock and animal products and establishes stricter control over animal feeds.
Fifteen (15) days from the date of the Letter of Instructions to organize and establish the system.
Presidential Decree No. 7 regulates the marketing and control of livestock and animal products, and this Letter of Instructions orders its strict implementation to control meat prices.
Only ante-mortem and post-mortem fees authorized by the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources or the National Meat Inspection System remain valid.