Capiz town bans entry of pork products amid ASF threat

ILOILO CITY — The municipal government of Dumarao in Capiz imposed on Tuesday a temporary total ban on the entry and passage of pork products and other swine-related items as a precautionary measure against the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) following the detection of cases in nearby towns.

The restriction was ordered through Executive Order No. 2026-33 signed by Dumarao Mayor Matt Hachuela, according to a public advisory released by the local government unit.

Under the order, all pork and pork-related products are prohibited from entering or passing through the municipality until further notice.

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Covered by the ban are live hogs and swine, fresh and frozen pork, processed and cooked pork products, pork by-products, pork-based food items, products mixed with pork ingredients, as well as boar semen and other swine genetic materials.

The municipal government said the measure was necessary to protect the local hog industry and prevent ASF from reaching Dumarao after cases were reported in neighboring areas.

Authorities have directed personnel at all points of entry in the municipality to inspect cargoes, baggage, and shipments to ensure compliance with the executive order.

The advisory warned that pork products found in violation of the ban will be confiscated and disposed of in accordance with existing laws and regulations.

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Individuals, transporters, carriers, and business establishments violating the order may also face administrative, civil, and criminal penalties.

The local government appealed for public cooperation, stressing that strict adherence to the ban is essential to keep the municipality free from ASF.

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African Swine Fever is a highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs. While it does not pose a threat to human health, it can cause massive losses to the swine industry due to high mortality rates among infected animals.

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The Department of Agriculture has repeatedly urged local government units to strengthen biosecurity measures and regulate the movement of pigs and pork products in areas threatened by ASF outbreaks.

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Dumarao joins a growing number of local governments in Western Visayas that have tightened animal movement controls as authorities work to contain the spread of the disease and protect the region’s hog industry./coa