Negros Occidental maintains strict pork ban amid African swine fever concerns. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson reaffirms commitment to uphold the ban on pork products from red-coded areas, emphasizing the importance of adhering to protocols to ensure recovery and prevent future outbreaks. Meanwhile, Negros Oriental lifts ban in hopes of revitalizing local economy and providing relief to hog raisers and consumers affected by ASF crisis.