Hog raisers have 6 months to sell pigs

The move is a preventive measure following the seizure of ‘hot meat’ at the city’s boundary

The Quzon City local government has ordered the closure of piggeries within its jurisdiction. This was the directive made by Mayor Joy Belmonte following the seizure of 6,000 kilos of “hot meat” at the city’s boundary at San Mateo Road on Monday night.

However, QC Veterinary Office chief Dr. Ana Cabel said there have been no reported cases of deaths by hogs in the city.

The move is only being implemented as a preventive measure, she added.

Meanwhile, the Departments of Health (DoH) and Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will be inspecting the site where 500 confiscated pigs in Antipolo, Rizal were buried.

Bureau of Animal Industry director Ronnie Domingo said it was imperative that the hogs were immediately culled.

Dr. Ed Janairo, DoH-Calabarzon director, said the site should be 25 meters away from sources of potable water, so that the remains will have no affect on the health of residents.

DENR Undersecretary Benny Antiporda said studies are now being made to determine the appropriate distance of the site from houses.

In Quezon City, hog raisers were given six months to move their animals or sell them.

Cabel said they will not be confiscating any pigs.

ANALY LABOR PERSONNEL of the Department of Public Works and Highways repair pot holes caused by the recent incidence of flooding along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City.