Several Dead Pigs Found Washed Up in Naujan Beach in Oriental Mindoro Local residents found several dead pigs floating in Naujan town’s beach in Oriental Mindoro, which brought fears of African Swine Fever (ASF) disease. These past few days, the country has been suffering from the supplies of pork as the African Swine Fever (ASF) … Read more
Department of Agriculture Seeks President Duterte’s Approval to Impose Price Ceiling on Pork Products The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking a price ceiling on pork products due to the soaring prices of pork meat. The agriculture department is asking President Rodrigo Duterte to approve the price ceiling on pork products to as low as … Read more
First Case of African Swine Fever in Eastern Visayas Recorded in Abuyog, Leyte The municipality of Abuyog, Leyte has recorded the first case of African swine fever in the province and Eastern Visayas region. Mayor Lemuel Gin Traya confirmed the first ASF cases in Leyte after an alarming series of deaths of swines in several villages. … Read more
Pork Products Supply Sufficient Amid ASF, According to Department of Agriculture The Department of Agriculture said that the supply of pork products are still sufficient amid African swine fever. On Friday (October 30, 2020), Agriculture Assistant Secretary Kristine Evangelista said that the Philippines has enough supply of pork meat despite thousands of pigs have been … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more