LUCENA CITY —- Romblon Gov. Jose Riano has temporarily prohibited the transport of hogs outside of the island province.
This is to ensure the stability of the price of pork in the local market that is now reeling from the effects of the African Swine Fever (ASF) scare.
In his executive order issued on Jan. 29, Riano explained: “Due to temporary ban/restrictions on importation of live hogs caused by the ASF affecting the hog industry in the country, upon recommendation of the Provincial Veterinarian Office (Provet) and requests of the local chief executives, there is an urgent need to strictly regulate the transport of live hogs outside of the province to ensure the steady supply of p…
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