Quezon regains bird flu-free status

Inquirer.net - Oct 3, 2026

LUCENA CITY — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has once again declared Quezon province free of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. This situation comes following the implementation of disease control measures and subsequent negative test results. The provincial government’s Public Information Office (PIO) reported that Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel issued the declaration

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