ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo City government has tightened regulations on the transport and slaughter of food animals, requiring stricter documentation and mandating that all livestock intended for slaughter be processed within 24 hours of arriving at the city slaughterhouse.
Mayor Raisa Treñas signed Memorandum Order No. 234 on July 1, adopting updated guidelines governing the movement, acceptance, and slaughter of hogs, cattle, and carabao within the city’s jurisdiction.
The order, issued upon the recommendation of the Office of the City Veterinarian, aims to protect public health, strengthen biosecurity, and ensure strict compliance with regulatory standards.
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Under the directive, all food animals intended for slaughter must be transported directly from their farms of origin to the Iloilo City Slaughterhouse and slaughtered within 24 hours of arriving at the facility.FEATURED STORIES
