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Monday, September 2, 2024
ASF actively affects 32 provinces in Philippines
The number of provinces in the Philippines with active cases of African swine fever (ASF) increased to 32 while affected villages, or barangays, rose to 458, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported.
Friday, August 30, 2024
Surge in pork imports linked to ASF and El Nino in the Philippines
The resurgence of African swine fever (ASF) in parts of the Philippines, combined with the effects of the El Nino phenomenon, has led to a nearly 10% increase in pork imports during the first half of 2024, Philippine Daily Inquirer reported ...
Friday, August 30, 2024
Chicken prices in Metro Manila, Philippines, surge amid ASF fears
The retail price of chicken has risen sharply in Metro Manila, Philippines, reaching up to PHP 240 (US$4.27) per kg, as demand increases due to concerns over African swine fever (ASF), according to the country's Department of Agriculture (D ...
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Pork prices in the Philippines set to rise in 2024 as demand outpaces supply
Consumers in the Philippines may face higher pork prices next year as increasing demand is expected to outstrip supply, despite a slight recovery in domestic production and stronger imports, according to a report by the US Department of Agr ...
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Pork vendors in the Philippines promise ASF-free pork ahead of holiday season
Vendors of "lechon" (roasted pork) in La Loma, Quezon city, Philippines, have assured customers that their pork products are free from African swine fever (ASF), Philippine News Agency reported.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
US poultry exporters aim to boost shipments to the Philippines
US poultry exporters are aiming to reverse the decline in their shipments to the Philippines this year, as the country's demand for meat products for both retail and processing purposes continues to grow, The Philippine Star reported.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Cebu, Philippines assists swine farmers with livestock insurance amid ASF resurgence
The city government of Cebu, Philippines, has aided 79 swine farmers in securing livestock insurance amid the ongoing resurgence of African swine fever (ASF), an official confirmed, Philippine News Agency reported.
Monday, August 26, 2024
Four firms express interest in supplying ASF vaccines to the Philippines
At least four companies have shown interest in supplying the Philippines with vaccines to combat African swine fever (ASF), which has severely impacted the country's pork supply, said the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA), Philipp ...
Friday, August 23, 2024
ASF spreads to 11 regions in the Philippines
The swine industry in the Philippines continues to grapple with African swine fever (ASF), with the country's Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) reporting the spread of the disease to 11 regions, 22 provinces, and 64 municipalities as of Augus ...
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Philippines' livestock association commits to government labour programme
The Sibalom Livestock and Poultry Raisers Association (SILPRA) in the municipality of Sibalom, Antique province, Philippines, has reaffirmed its support for the livelihood program of the country's Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE), ...
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Philippines' Agriculture Department addresses concerns over potential second wave of ASF
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has sought to ease concerns about a potential second wave of African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, despite ongoing reports of ASF cases in various regions of the country, The Philippine S ...
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Danish Dairy Board starts campaign in Philippines to present European organic dairy production
The Danish Dairy Board (DDB) kicked off a new campaign at the Grand Hyatt Garden Pavilion in Manila, the Philippines, to present the world of organic dairy production in Europe.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Iloilo, Philippines swine industry sees 70% recovery in ASF aftermath
The swine industry in Iloilo province, Philippines, is steadily recovering from the effects of African swine fever (ASF), with swine sufficiency levels now at 70%, The Manila Times reported.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Philippines' Department of Agriculture intercepts trucks suspected of transporting ASF-infected swine
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has intercepted two trucks suspected of transporting swine infected with African swine fever (ASF) at the outskirts of Metro Manila, GMA News reported.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Philippines firm eyes expansion into protein sector, including meat, eggs, and aquaculture
Philippines-based Metro Pacific Agro Ventures Inc (MPAV) is exploring opportunities for expansion into various protein business segments, including meat, eggs, and aquaculture, according to its President and chief executive officer, Jovy I ...

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