Cebu City reports new ASF cases in Barangay Bonbon

Pia Piquero 07/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The resurgence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Cebu City has caused worry among local swine raisers and farmers. Dr. Alice Utlang, head of the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF), reported…

Bohol province retains ASF-free status

Doris C. Bongcac 08/23/2023

The Bohol provincial government had managed to retain its ASF-free status after it immediately contained the spread of the African Swine Fever (ASF) that was detected in backyard hog farms in Pilar town, the provincial government said.…

Bohol province aids backyard hog raisers in Pilar town affected by ASF

Doris C. Bongcac 08/14/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Bohol provincial government has extended financial aid to backyard hog raisers in Barangay San Vicente in Pilar town where cases of the African Swine Fever (ASF) were recently detected. In an advisory,…

On ASF: Court grants Capitol’s TRO petition vs BAI

Wenilyn Sabalo 07/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has appealed to the city government of Ormoc to lift their Executive Order prohibiting the entry of hogs and pork products coming from Pilar, San Francisco, Poro, and Tudela…

Negros Oriental, Cebu Province agree to implement ‘uniform’ ASF measures

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Provinces of Cebu and Negros Oriental will soon craft and implement identical measures in handling the threats of African Swine Fever (ASF) disease. Negros Oriental Gov. Manuel “Chaco” Sagarbarria paid a courtesy…

Swine industry shows early signs of recovery from ASF

Jordeene B. Lagare 06/23/2023

MANILA  -The Department of Agriculture (DA) is projecting local pork output to surge, noting the strides made by the swine industry despite the lingering effects of the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak. In an interview, Agriculture Undersecretary…

Camotes mayors to Bureau of Animal Industry: Spare the island from ‘oppressive’ ASF policy

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The four mayors of Camotes Group of Islands (CGI) have “strongly urged” the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) to spare this northern Cebu islands from the policy on the African Swine Fever (ASF)…

Cebu City continues pig testing to upgrade ASF status

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/31/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) continues to conduct ASF disease surveillance and disease investigation in the city. Dr. Jessica Maribojoc, DVMF head, said the continued ASF disease surveillance…

Negros Or. bans entry of pigs, pork products from Cebu, ASF-hit areas

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Pigs and pork products from Cebu and other areas with confirmed cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) will not be allowed entry to Negros Oriental. This after Gov. Carlo Jorge Joan Reyes issued…

Culling, as anti-ASF protocol, now unlawful in Cebu province

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Culling, as means to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF), is now unlawful in Cebu province. This after the Provincial Board, during its special session on Tuesday, April 11, approved on…

In Danao City, entry of pigs, pork from outside not allowed except for ‘free passage’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Danao City Government has prohibited the distribution and selling of pigs and pork products from outside their territory. Mayor Thomas ‘Mix’ Durano recently issued Executive Order (EO) No. 23 that mandates the…

Cebu governor bans unsanctioned ASF testing, threatens to arrest violators

Dale G. Israel 04/10/2023

CEBU CITY — Anyone who conducts unauthorized testing and culling of pigs in Cebu may face arrest. Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia  released a memorandum that prohibits agencies, including the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), from collecting samples…

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