Ilocos Sur town sets P180 minimum farmgate price for live hogs

Inquirer.net - Nov 9, 2026

SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — The municipal government of Santa in this province has set a minimum farmgate price of P180 per kilogram for live hogs, aiming to protect local raisers while promoting fair pricing for meat vendors and consumers. Santa Mayor Jeremy Jesus “JJ” Bueno III issued Executive Order No. 178, Series of

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