Chinese Brand Luncheon Meat Got Confiscated in Manila LUNCHEON MEAT – dozens of canned Chinese brand luncheon meat got confiscated in a grocery store in Tondo, Metro Manila, Monday. According to the Manila Public Information Office Facebook page, more than six hundred pieces of canned luncheon meat were seized from China after the Manila Veterinary […]
Mekeni Food’s Longganisa & Hotdog Tested Positive of ASF, Department of Agriculture Says The Department of Agriculture confirmed that Mekeni Food’s longganisa and hotdog tested positive of African Swine Fever. On Monday (November 4, 2019), the Bureau of Animal Industry conduct two validation tests from the food product samples of the Mekeni Food Corporation. The agency […]
African Swine Fever Develops Into Worldwide Crisis AFRICAN SWINE FEVER (ASF) – As the Christmas season is closing in, bad news develops as the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) became a worldwide crisis. The Philippines has been suffering from African swine fever for a couple of months now. However, the Department of Health claims […]
DOH Says Processed Pork Is Safe For Human Consumption PROCESSED PORK – The Bureau of Animal Industry(BAI) yesterday revealed that they tested three processed pork products that were positive for African Swine Fever. However, Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo assured consumers that people have nothing to worry about. He said that eating products tainted with ASF […]
Poochie The Golden Retriever To Aid Coast Guard In Cebu GOLDEN RETRIEVER – Poochie, an 18-month-old golden retriever, will be aiding the Philippine Coast Guard in preventing ASF from entering Cebu. They are currently tasked to secure the borders of Cebu against the entry of hogs that are suspected to be infected with the African […]
LGUS, Envi Group To Pig Owners: Don’t Dump Dead Pigs In Waterways PIG OWNERS – Several Local Government units, as well as an environmental group urged pig owners not to dump dead pigs in waterways. According to a report in Manila Bulletin, this is in order to prevent the further spreading of the African Swine […]
