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P1 Billion Funding Sought for Small Farmer ASF Vaccine Distribution
The Department of Agriculture plans to request a P1 billion budget in 2027 for the distribution of African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccines to smallholder farmers. The first commercially approved vaccine has been imported, with a South Korean vaccine nearing approval, aiming to curb the disease's impact.
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The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) is requesting a P1 billion budget for 2027 to supply vaccines against African Swine Fever (ASF) for smallholder farms nationwide. Imports of Vietnamese vaccines are underway, with South Korean vaccine evaluation nearing completion.