Provincial News determination to support former rebels surrender and avail of government who want to abandon the communist livelihood opportunities. rebel movement. The NPA, armed wing of the “The activity is a testament Communist Party of the Philippines, is of the government’s sincerity to listed as a terrorist organization by the help former rebels to start their new United States, European Union, the lives with their families,” Diagmel United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, said, as he urged the remaining New Zealand, and the Philippines. NPA members in Surigao del Sur to (PNA)
Surigao Norte steps up measures vs. ASF By Alexander Lopez
BUTUAN CITY – The provincial government of Surigao del Norte has stepped up measures to prevent the entry of the deadly African swine fever (ASF) in the area. Provincial veterinarian, Dr. Life Shiela L. Cubillanes, told the Philippine News Agency ( PNA) on Tuesday that Governor Francisco T. Matugas’ Executive Order (EO) 20-006 “strictly prohibits the entry of live hogs and pork-related products from regions” affected by the highly-contagious ASF.
She also clarified that the inclusion of Region 12 in the order was due to the fact that products transported from the area usually pass through the Davao region.
“The order bans the entry of live hogs and pork products from Regions 11 (Davao region), 12 (Soccsksargen), and other areas in the country affected by ASF,” Cubillanes said.
“There must be certification indicating that the live hogs and pork products transported to the province are coming from regions not affected by ASF,” she added.
Cubillanes made it clear that live hogs and pork products from nonaffected areas, such as Cagayan de Matugas issued the order on Oro and Butuan, are still allowed in February 7 amid the spread of ASF in Surigao del Norte but must be subjected the Davao region and other parts of to certain regulations. the country.
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