No ASF state of national calamity

No ASF state of national calamity – DA

By Janine Alexis Miguel

Aug 14, 2024 12:28 am

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it would not be declaring a state of national calamity despite a surge in African swine fever (ASF) cases.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said enhanced border controls and emergency inoculation programs were enough to manage the outbreak. He also assured that the situation would not affect pork supply or increase prices.

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