Ubay, Bohol under state of calamity due to ASF outbreak

The Municipality of Ubay in Bohol has been placed under a state of calamity due to an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) affecting three barangays.

On January 8, 2025, the Municipal Council declared a state of calamity after recording 127 animal deaths from ASF in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Bulilis barangays, resulting in losses amounting to P100,000.

These affected barangays have a total of 650 households engaged in backyard hog raising, highlighting the economic impact on local residents.

Marianito Doydora, Ubay's municipal agriculturist, emphasized the need for financial support and logistical assistance to prevent further spread in additional barangays.

Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado issued an executive order imposing a six-month moratorium on boar hire activities and mandated the accreditation of hog traders to ensure proper monitoring and regulation of hog-related activities.