Ilocos Sur town sets P180 minimum farmgate price for live hogs
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 2026, on Monday (Nov. 9), setting a uniform rate based on liveweight, with no weight brackets.
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Under the order, the reference price for pork is capped at P300 per kilogram. This is based on the P180 farmgate price, plus an allowance of up to P120 per kilogram for slaughtering, dressing, transportation and handling.
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The municipal government said the measure is intended to protect hog raisers and promote transparent pricing in the local meat market. /cb
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