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Friday, April 16, 2021
The Philippines reports pork shortage caused by African swine fever
The Philippines' National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the Philippines has recorded a pork supply deficit after African swine fever (ASF) spread through the country, Xinhua News Agency reported.
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Philippines' San Miguel to exit swine production
San Miguel Corp SMC.PS said on February 8 its food unit was exiting swine production, as African swine fever (ASF) transport restrictions hurt the industry, Nasdaq reported.
Monday, January 25, 2021
Philippines allocates US$1.66 million for African swine fever test kits
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture said it has allocated PHP 80 million (~US$1.66 million; PHP 10 = US$0.21) for domestically produced African swine fever (ASF) test kits, ABS-CBN News reported.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Swine breeding facility to be set up in Isabela, Philippines
A PHP500 million (US$10,416,935) Swine Breeding Centre (SBC) will be set up in Ilagan City, Isabela, the Philippines, to help stabilise the hog industry in the region amid the threat of African swine fever (ASF).
Monday, December 28, 2020
Drop in Philippines' backyard and commercial farm swines as of October 1
As of October 1, the Philippines' swine population in both backyard farms and commercial farms posted decreases of 5.4% and 27.0%, respectively.
Friday, September 25, 2020
Philippines confirms new African swine fever outbreaks
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture said new African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks have been confirmed in six provinces, increasing the odds of a higher domestic pork supply shortfall by the end of the year, Reuters reported.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Philippines gives over US$75,000 cash assistance Ifugao swine farmers
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture - Cordillera (DA-CAR) has released PHP3.73 million (US$75,598) cash aid through the Regulatory Division to the 98 swine raisers in the province, Manila Bulletin reported.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
African swine fever hits three villages in North Cotabato, Philippines
African swine fever (ASF) have been reported in at least three villages in North Cotabato, the Philippines.
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.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Philippines' southern provinces affected by African swine fever
February 11, 2020 Philippines' southern provinces affected by African swine fever African swine fever (ASF) has spread to southern Philippines, where a third of the 12.8 million swine herd in the country are raised, reported Reuters. The co ...
Monday, January 6, 2020
Temporary closure imposed on Philippines' North Star Meat Merchants because of African swine fever
January 6, 2020 Temporary closure imposed on Philippines' North Star Meat Merchants because of African swine fever William Dar, Philippines' Agriculture Secretary said a closure notice was directed to the company after African swine fever ( ...
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Demand for swine feed in Philippines unaffected by African swine fever
December 26, 2019 Demand for swine feed in Philippines unaffected by African swine fever A United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service report stated the Philippines' government has successfully slowed the spr ...
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Philippines report increased swine production despite African swine fever
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported higher swine production in the third quarter of 2019 amid an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak and lower demand for pork in the country, reported The Manila Times.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Philippines and Romania suffer major swine losses from African swine fever
November 22, 2019 Philippines and Romania suffer major swine losses from African swine fever The US National Pork Board's Pork Checkoff estimated Philippines and Romania to have suffered the most swine losses in Asia and Europe respectively ...
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Philippines implements zoning plan to fight African swine fever spread
November 7, 2019 Philippines implements zoning plan to fight African swine fever spread The proposed plan comes as Philippines consumers are consuming more poultry and beef, leading to higher prices due to increased demand, reported Rappler ...

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