08/09/2026
𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗧
The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS), in coordination with the Security and Enforcement Division, and Office of the Municipal Agriculturist (OMA), intercepted ten (10) pieces of hot pork meat weighing a total of fifteen (15) kilograms without the required Veterinary Quarantine and Meat Inspection and Laboratory Certificate (VQMILC). The confiscated meat was properly disposed of through burial to prevent the possible spread of African Swine Fever (ASF).
The violation was found to be contrary to Municipal Ordinance No. 2021-13, which established the Bantay-ASF Program in Sanchez Mira, as well as Municipal Ordinance No. 2023-26, which regulates the purchase of swine and hogs from other municipalities for resale within Sanchez Mira. These ordinances aim to prevent the entry and transmission of animal diseases and protect the local hog industry
According to the Municipal Agriculturist, the entry of frozen pork meat products is strictly prohibited in the municipality as part of measures to prevent the entry and spread of ASF(African Swine Fever). Strict enforcement of these regulations is necessary to safeguard local livestock and protect public health.
The Municipal Government reminds all residents, meat vendors, and handlers to comply with national regulations and local ordinances. Unauthorized entry, transport, sale, or distribution of meat products may result in confiscation and corresponding penalties as provided by law. This initiative is part of the continuous programs and directives of 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗠 𝗕. 𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗡 to ensure 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻, 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗳𝘂𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, while protecting public health, local livestock, and the welfare of the Sanchez Mira community.