Several Dead Pigs Found Washed Ashore in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro

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 Says Pork Products Supply Sufficient Amid ASF

Pork Products

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

Luncheon Meat from China Got Confiscated at Grocery Store in Manila

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

Agri Dept. Confirms Mekeni Food’s Longganisa & Hotdog Tested Positive of ASF

Mekeni Food’s

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 To Eliminate Quarter Of World’s Pig Population

African Swine Fever

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

Processed Pork Safe With ASF Safe To Eat Says DOH

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 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