MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged local government units (LGUs) to make sure policies are not impeding the flow of cargoes to avoid food shortage amid spread of the African Swine Fever (ASF).
DILG Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said that LGUs restricting or limiting the entry of pigs, hogs, and related items to protect against the spread of ASF must not impede the flow of cargoes across LGU boundaries.
“Although the conscientious efforts of LGUs to mitigate the spread of the ASF in their respective jurisdictions are needed, they still have to ensure that their local policies and directive are aligned and consistent with those of th…
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