NEW CASES. A technician collects a blood sample from a pig in a backyard farm in Negros Oriental in this undated photo. The Provincial Veterinary Office on Monday (Aug. 3, 2026) reported new African swine fever cases in several local government units in the province, with infected and exposed hogs culled as part of containment measures to prevent further spread of the virus. (Photo courtesy of Negros Oriental PVO)
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Provincial Veterinary Office of Negros Oriental has reported new African swine fever (ASF) cases in three local government units, prompting the culling of infected and exposed hogs as authorities intensify surveillance and monitoring efforts.
Provincial veterinarian Dr. Melody Vilan said Monday that new confirmed ASF cases were recorded in Siaton, Amlan and Tanjay City, all of which had previously reported infections.
“We have culled the infected pigs and those exposed to them while continuing the collection of blood samples,” Vilan told the Philippine News Agency.
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