Manila, Feb. 17 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) is now looking into selling cheaper pork as an alternative option for consumers amid retail price spikes.

"Similar to rice where we introduce the Rice for All (RFA), we are also looking into the possibility that DA can also intervene doon sa posibilidad sa (for the possibility [of selling]) pork," DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said in an interview on Monday.

For RFA, the DA is selling cheaper rice options in Kadiwa Centers and kiosks in public markets, and select MRT and LRT stations in Metro Manila.

De Mesa, however, said the details are yet to be finalized for pork including the target price and location of sale.

Pork prices remain high in Metro Manila at PHP3...