President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has commended the Department of Agriculture (DA) for effectively keeping African Swine Fever (ASF) under control nationwide, citing a 90 percent efficacy rate of the government’s ASF vaccination program.
Nearly 500,000 hogs have been vaccinated in areas including Batangas, Rizal, Laguna, Bulacan, Tarlac, and Pampanga, covering semi-commercial, smallholder, and government-run farms, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro.
Aside from ASF containment, the DA reported ongoing interventions to support farmers and fisherfolk, including the establishment of 33 agri-food hubs in several provinces to improve market access.
The department has also identified 145 Rice Processing Systems nationwide, with most already completed, and announced plans to open a Mega Cold Storage Facility in Camarines Sur in January 2026, along with additional cold storage sites across the country.
“Sa liderato ng Pangulo, lahat ay aangat lalong-lalo na ang mga magsasaka at mangingisda na malapit sa kanyang puso,” said Castro.IMT
