ASF recovery aid given to 4th batch of Ilocos Norte hog raisers
ASSISTANCE. Hog raisers in Ilocos Norte receive recovery aid from the provincial government in this undated photo. Over PHP5 million were allotted to assist them. (Photo courtesy of the province of Ilocos Norte) LAOAG CITY - At least 230 hog raisers from Ilocos Norte province who were previously hit by the African swine fever (ASF) have received recovery aid courtesy of the provincial government. Provincial veterinarian Loida Valenzuela confirmed this on Thursday, saying that the beneficiaries included those not covered by insurance packages from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation. &quo...