Negros Occidental Hog Raisers Declare 'Pork Holiday' Amid Mounting Losses
Around 25 backyard hog raiser associations in Negros Occidental province have initiated a three-day 'pork holiday' to protest mounting industry losses, citing government import policies and soaring production costs. The move highlights the severe economic distress within the sector.
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