Manila, May 6 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said it is looking into a "strategic importation" of carrots alongside the possible imposition of a price cap for carrots, pork liempo (belly), and palm-based cooking oil.

This comes amid the elevated prices of the said commodities in local markets while the country is in an energy emergency.

In a WhatsApp message, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the strategic importation of carrots is prompted by tight supply.

"We will be importing carrots strategically in areas na (that's) short," he told the Philippine News Agency.

He said entry will only be allowed in "strategic locations" including Metro Manila and Cebu.

In terms of timeline, Tiu Laurel said the...