CARTOON FOR JUNE 27 – 28, 2026

NO PORK IN, NO RISK: Aklan and Guimaras lock down over ASF threat

The provincial governments of Aklan and Guimaras have imposed a temporary ban on the entry, transit, and transport of live swine, pork products, and swine genetic materials from African swine fever (ASF)-affected areas, including Capiz, Iloilo, and the Negros Island Region (NIR). Aklan Gov. Jose Enrique Miraflores issued an executive order