Number of ASF-hit barangays now 69MANILA, Philippines — The number of barangays with recorded active cases of African swine fever (ASF) reached 69 as of the end of September, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported yesterday. Figures presented by Agriculture Assistant Secretary Noel Reyes showed that these barangays are located in 29 municipalities in 13 provinces. On Sept. 10, the Bureau of Animal Industry reported that there were 41 barangays, mostly in Ilocos region, affected by the ASF. On Monday, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said the DA could receive an additional budget of P4 billion for its programs aimed at fighting the ASF next year. “We are hopeful that next year, there is an indication that we will be given P4 billion to fight ASF much more,” Dar said.

Source: Philippine Star October 05, 2021 15:56 UTC