Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the pork industry requested the withdrawal of the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) on pork amid challenges in compliance. In an interview on Thursday, May 15, Laurel said the industry is struggling to comply with the pork limit...
A total of eight countries are seeking the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) accreditation to export meat products to the Philippines, as the country moves to raise the supply of the commodity still reeling from African swine fever (ASF). Agriculture Undersecretary for Livestock Constante...
The maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) on pork, implemented to lower retail pork prices, is set to be lifted by the Department of Agriculture (DA) as the agency seeks to revise the policy to crack down on low compliance. In an interview on Wednesday, May 14, Agriculture Undersecretary for...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to roll out a ₱1-billion swine repopulation program as part of its ongoing effort to restore the country’s hog population to pre-African Swine Fever (ASF) levels. Agriculture Undersecretary for Livestock Dante Palabrica announced that Agriculture...
TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Northern Samar through the Provincial Agriculture and Veterinary Office is taking significant steps to prevent swine mortality from African Swine Fever in the province. Dr. Jose Luis Acompañado, the Provincial Veterinarian and officer-in-charge...
CEBU CITY – Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado appealed for cooperation in the fight against the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) after cases of the highly contagious disease were confirmed in one of the towns in the province. AUMENTADO (FB) Aumentado said that ASF cases were detected in Barangay La...
LUNA, Apayao – The Office of Agricultural Services of Calanasan, Apayao reported that the municipality recorded 122 African Swine Fever mortalities from September 1 to October 8. Fifteen farmers were affected – 12 from Poblacion, two from Sabangan, and one from Eleazar. Calanasan Mayor Shamir...
Hog raisers and livestock feed millers in Calabarzon are urging the national government to expedite the African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccination process amid the anticipated high demand for pork during the Holiday season. Rico Geron, chief executive officer of the Batangas-based Sorosoro Ibaba...
ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Office of the City Veterinarian has reported more than 2,000 hog mortalities here due to an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). In a press conference at the Zamboanga City Hall on Wednesday, September 11, Dr. Arcadio Cavan, city veterinarian, reported 2,232 hog mortalities...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino underscored the important role of science in addressing the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus and disaster response and how it must not take a backseat in the legislative priorities of the Senate. (Photo from the Office of Senate Majority Leader Francis...
LOBO, Batangas – The government started the vaccination campaign against Asian Swine Fever (ASF) in this province here on Friday, August 30. THE government started the vaccination campaign against ASF in Batangas in the town of Loboon Friday, August 30, 2024. (Photo via Danny Estacio)...
As the government still awaits the arrival of vaccines, checkpoints will be set up in various parts of the Luzon to contain the spread of African Swine Fever in Batangas, the Department of Agriculture announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14. DA Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said the additional...
