The good news is that the province and the entire MIMAROPA region, according to Dr. Darius Mangcucang of the Provincial Veterinary Office (ProVet), remains ASF-free. The bad news is it has triggered a spiraling of prices of food supply, including fish and marine products. In Puerto Princesa's wet markets, the prices of round scad (galunggong) have gone up to a high P200/kilo, compared to under P100 during the previous months.
Provincial agriculturist Ariston Arzaga said that there was a slight reduction in the supply of pork meat due to the pandemic, but added there is still adequate supply in the province.
