Pork remains the favourite in the Philippines

Gregg Yan explores how population growth, global demand and disease outbreaks are changing the pork market in the Philippines.
calendar icon 3 January 2020
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Lechon or whole roasted pig is still the most popular dish and an important status symbol for large family gatherings and festivals
Lechon or whole roasted pig is still the most popular dish and an important status symbol for large family gatherings and festivals

Native hogs are said to have the best flavour, giving free-range farmers many opportunities to expand both locally and globally. © Mila's, 2019

Per capita pork consumption is projected to rise slowly but steadily from around 15 kilogrammes today to 16.7 kilogrammes by the year 2025
Per capita pork consumption is projected to rise slowly but steadily from around 15 kilogrammes today to 16.7 kilogrammes by the year 2025

© Statista, 2019

The Native Pig has kept Pinoys company for thousands of years. Shown is a native Baboy Mangyan in the highlands of Mindoro
The Native Pig has kept Pinoys company for thousands of years. Shown is a native Baboy Mangyan in the highlands of Mindoro

© Gregg Yan

Gregg Yan

Environmentalist Gregg Yan is the founder of the Best Alternatives Campaign, which works to promote sustainable seafood while transforming the trade in wild-caught ornamental fish and invertebrates. He formerly helmed communications for WWF and Oceana and now leads CSR efforts for the Asia Pacific Association of Communication Directors.

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