ASF recovery aid given to 4th batch of Philippines, Ilocos Norte hog raisers

Published 2023년 2월 23일

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The Ilocos Norte provincial government has distributed recovery aid to 230 hog farmers who suffered losses due to the African swine fever, providing cash and other assistance. This is the fourth batch of aid distributed, with each farmer receiving varying amounts based on the number of affected hogs. The province has also allocated PHP5.3 million for recovery assistance and is currently under 'yellow zone' status, pending confirmation from the Department of Agriculture that the area is ASF-free. The government has also implemented stricter regulations on the transport of live hogs and pork products to prevent the spread of ASF.

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LAOAG CITY – At least 230 hog raisers from Ilocos Norte province who were previously hit by the African swine fever (ASF) have received recovery aid courtesy of the provincial government. Provincial veterinarian Loida Valenzuela confirmed this on Thursday, saying that the beneficiaries included those not covered by insurance packages from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation. “The latest beneficiaries were from Laoag City, Batac City, Banna, Solsona, San Nicolas, Paoay, Marcos and Vintar,” said Valenzuela, adding that this is now the fourth batch of distribution of recovery aid to hog raisers. The hog raisers received cash ranging from PHP5,000 to PHP100,000 depending on the number of hogs affected with others also getting food packs and vegetable seeds. Apart from the hog repopulation program of the Department of Agriculture, the Ilocos Norte government has also allotted PHP5.3 million for recovery assistance. Previously, an estimated PHP2.5 million has been used for the ...

Source: Pna