In 2019, Northern Mindanao posted the third highest hog production in the country, next only to Central Luzon and Calabarzon regions. Northern Mindanao produced a total of 200,965 metric tons of live weight valued at more than P21 billion (at an average price of P105 a kilo). Collado said DA had stopped the transport of fresh pork and processed pork products from Iligan to other areas in Northern Mindanao. Teod Gayo, a lechon dealer and owner of three food courts in two malls in Iligan City, said some of his clients were canceling their orders. Earlier, Iligan City Mayor Celso G. Regencia ordered the City Veterinarian’s Office and the Iligan City Police Office to restrict the movement of live hogs, pork meat and their by-products in all parts of the city.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 24, 2020 02:48 UTC