Surigao Norte stakeholders intensify campaign vs ASF
Following the reported outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country, concerned agencies continue to reinforce stringent measures to protect the public against the threat of ASF. Just recently, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Surigao del Norte Station, Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Bureau of Animal Industry, and Provincial Veterinary Office have intensified the conduct of a random inspection
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| June 12-18, 2021
dubbed as “Bantay ASF sa Pantalan.” The said inspection is in consonance with the marching order of the Provincial Governor of Surigao del Norte through an Executive Order No. 21-020 series of 2021 otherwise known as “An Order Establishing the Guidelines and Protocols to Prevent the Entry of African Swine Fever into the province of Surigao del Norte.” PCG Surigao del Norte Coast Guard Station Commander Elaine R. Pangilinan said the
activity was purposely to strictly regulate the transport of live hogs, pork, and pork byproducts particularly in seaports which intend to be transported bound for Siargao Island. She said beforehand, the team conducted a short briefing in order to have an organized and systemic inspection plan which started by checking of pertinent documents of cargoes at the points of entries particularly Gate 7 of Macapagal Port Terminal, Surigao City Caraga INFOCUS
