DFA, BFAR lead appeal to reopen US market to PH blue swimming crabs

BACOLOD CITY — The Philippines is seeking to regain access to the United States market for its blue swimming crabs after the US suspended imports in June. According to BFAR Negros Island Region officer-in-charge Director Rene Parreño, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and BFAR are leading the appeal and that they are awaiting ordinances