Legazpi City remains free of African swine fever (ASF) as of Tuesday, September 29, 2026, after reported cases in parts of Camalig, Albay, according to the city veterinarian.
The Philippine News Agency reported that City Veterinarian Officer-in-Charge Noel Moises Arimado said the city has not recorded ASF cases. The reported cases in Camalig included Cabangan and nearby areas.
ASF is a highly contagious viral disease that affects domestic and wild pigs. It does not infect humans, but it can devastate pig populations and the livelihoods of small hog raisers. Movement restrictions and biosecurity measures are common responses to outbreaks.
Local authorities continue to monitor hog farms and markets. Pig raisers are advised to report unusual deaths, follow biosecurity protocols, and avoid feeding pigs with uncooked food waste.
Source: This summary is based on a Philippine News Agency report published on September 29, 2026. Read the original report through PNA for full details.