Enhancing the performance of the Philippine agriculture sector remains a key input to economic
growth and inclusivity. Focus of development interventions in recent years have been on crops,
particularly on the major grain staples. Shifting attention to more competitive and higher value
commodities like livestock would do much in enhancing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers,
as well as micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises within the sector. While the subsector presents a glimmer of light in local
agriculture, its industries are beset with production and marketing issues. The main objective of
this paper is to review the status and performance of the Philippine livestock sector. This review
provides discourse on the livestock subsector's performance over the years and looks into ways
of bettering outputs and competitive advantages both within domestic commodity systems and
beyond.
