By Helen Castaño, Marisol Bo-oc | 11:02 PM April 25, 2024
The municipality of Dauis in Bohol province was placed under a state of calamity due to rising cases of African Swine Fever (ASF).
The Dauis Sangguniang Bayan approved the resolution that placed the province under a state of calamity on Tuesday, April 23.
According to the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian, barangays Mayacabac, Biking and Mariveles in Dauis had reported cases of ASF. At least 59 pigs were dead showing signs and symptoms of ASF.
Department of Agriculture Assistant Secretary for Livestock and Poultry and concurrent Officer-in-Charge Director of the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Dr. Constante Palabrica had a meeting with Gov. Aris Aumentado, Provincial Administrator Asteria Caberte, provincial veterinarian Stella Marie Lapiz and other national agencies on Tuesday.
According to Palabrica, among the islands in the whole country, Bohol is one of the Top 3 ASF free provinces along with Siquijor and Palawan.
Financial assistance
He also commended the provincial and local officials for handling the situation.
DA also extended support to the initiatives of the provincial government to protect hog raisers. DA-BAI also sent us a crew to monitor and assess the situation in Dauis and brought supplies such as 250 gallons of disinfectant, 80 bags of lime and 500 pieces rapid tests and others.
Meanwhile, Aumentado said the provincial government of Bohol will provide financial assistance of P5,000 per adult pig and P1,000 per piglet to the affected hog raisers and caretakers.
Another P10, 000 will be given per family from the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO).
Authorities continued to monitor and implement border checkpoints to prevent the entry of hogs and pork products from Panglao Island to mainland Bohol.
Gov. Aris Aumentado said the provincial government remains committed to protect the P6-billion hog industry in the province.
protecting the livelihood of hog raisers and ensuring the safety and stability of the agricultural sector.
