In Davao Occidental a state of calamity was announced after the death toll of hogs in the municipality of Don Marcelino climbed to about 5,000 due to African Swine Fever (ASF). In Malita and Jose Abad Santos ASF have affected 15 barangays. The provincial government is planning, according to the report, to contain the ASF within the province. It occurred …

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has placed eight barangays of Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental on lockdown to prevent the spread of African swine fever which kills pigs. In addition to these eight barangays, Dar also reported that seven barangays are under surveillance in Malita, including in Davao Occidental. At least 1,000 pigs already died at Don Marcelino because of ASF …