Philippines to lift ban on U.S. bone meal (People’s Daily) Manila may soon lift an 8-year old ban on ruminant meat and bone meal (MBM) from the United States, a senior official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday. Agriculture Undersecretary Bernie Fondevilla said in a text message that the DA's attached agency, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), has already recommended the lifting of the ban. "The recommendation is now awaiting the ... [News Source]