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Monday, April 12, 2021
Philippines increases indemnity for hogs culled due to ASF
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture, through the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (DA-PCIC), is increasing its indemnity for hogs culled due to African swine fever (ASF), said Agriculture Secretary William Dar.
Monday, April 5, 2021
Philippines confirms first ASF outbreak outside Leyte province
African swine fever (ASF) has spread to Lope de Vega, Northern Samar, the Philippines, according to the country's Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed.
Monday, March 8, 2021
ADM's programme to support local hog raisers affected by ASF in Mindanao, Philippines
ADM has joined the Philippine College of Swine Practitioners (PCSP) and its partners from the private and public sectors to form an interdisciplinary program that will assist local hog raisers in Mindanao, the Philippines.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Philippines helps ASF affected pig farmers transit to aquaculture
The Philippines government has encouraged backyard pig farmers to switch to aquaculture following the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
Friday, February 5, 2021
ASF causes deaths of 36% of Philippines' pig stocks
Over a third of the Philippines' pig stocks were wiped out by African swine fever (ASF), which amounted to 36% of the total population.
Monday, February 1, 2021
Iloilo, the Philippines, bans uncertified livestock vehicles from Luzon to prevent ASF
The governor of Iloilo, Western Visayas, the Philippines, has signed an executive order banning livestock vehicles originating from Luzon, Mindanao and other areas affected by African swine fever from entering the province if they do not pr ...
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
More hog, broiler producers in Philippines shift to eggs due to impact of ASF, COVID-19
Hogs and broiler raisers in the Philippines have shifted to layer poultry farming or chicken egg production in the past months, said Bong Inciong, president of the United Broiler Raisers Association (UBRA).
Monday, January 25, 2021
ASF-free Negros Occidental, the Philippines, provides opportunities for hog producers supplying Luzon
The African swine fever-free status of the Philippines' Negros Occidental province has enabled local hog raisers there to supply live pigs to Luzon, which has been affected by the disease.
Monday, January 18, 2021
Philippines confirms first ASF case in Eastern Visayas
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has confirmed the existence of African swine fever (ASF) in Eastern Visayas region, particularly in Abuyog town, Leyte province, Inquirer.net reported.
Monday, January 18, 2021
Philippines to provide US$310,000 aid to North Cotabato hog farmers affected by ASF
Hog farmers in North Cotabato, the Philippines, who are affected by African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, will receive support from the country's Department of Agriculture (DA) which will provide about ₱14.9 million (US$310,000) in cas ...
Monday, January 11, 2021
250 hogs in Daraga, Albay, Philippines culled to control ASF
At least 253 hogs were culled in Daraga, a town in Albay province, the Philippines, on January 11 to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF).
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Philippines ASF task force seizes US$116,590 worth of pork products
The provincial African swine fever (ASF) Task Force of Negros Occidental, Philippines, had seized almost PHP5.6 million (US$116,590.15) worth of incoming pork and pork products from areas hit by African swine fever.
Monday, November 23, 2020
Cargill Philippines launches all-round solution for ASF
Cargill Philippines has launched Cargill 360° Protection, a holistic solution composed of products, programmes and services designed to help protect swine farm businesses from African swine fever (ASF), Manila Bulletin reported.
Monday, September 14, 2020
German pigs, pork products suspended from entering Philippines following ASF outbreak
The Philippine will temporarily suspend the import of pigs, pork products and by-products from Germany following the latter's confirmation of its first African swine fever (ASF) case.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Philippines university forced to shut down swine farm over ASF threat
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) has to temporarily shut down its swine experimental farm and terminate an ongoing research project following an outbreak of African swine fever in Laguna province, the Philippines.

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