Palawan confirms first ASF case, steps up containment measures

CALAPAN CITY—The provincial government of Palawan has confirmed its first case of African swine fever (ASF) in Barangay Concepcion, Agutaya, and has rolled out strict containment measures to prevent the virus from spreading. Laboratory tests by the Bureau of Animal Industry showed that 40 samples collected from the village tested positive for ASF. Authorities immediately