Catanduanes bans entry of pigs, pork amid ASF threat

LEGAZPI CITY—The provincial government of Catanduanes has barred the entry of live pigs and pork products after African swine fever (ASF) cases were confirmed in three areas of mainland Camarines Sur. Gov. Patrick Alain T. Azanza issued Executive Order No. 59 on Wednesday, temporarily prohibiting the entry of live pigs, fresh or frozen pork, and