TACLOBAN CITY––The Department of Agriculture in Eastern Visayas (DA-8) has compensated at least 600 hog raisers in Leyte affected by the African swine fever (ASF). The DA had spent more than P8..92 million to compensate hog raisers in these areas. At least P12.84 million are ready for disbursement to more than 700 hog raisers in other areas hit by ASF. These hog raisers have applied for indemnification from the DA. At least 2,829 hog raisers in the region are affected by the ASF.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 02, 2021 03:56 UTC