ASF checkpoints set up in Metro

Checkpoints have been set up in Metro Manila as part of the government’s efforts to contain the spread of African swine fever (ASF), the Department of Agriculture (DA) said yesterday.

- BELLA CARIASO

The checkpoints were set up along Commonwealth, Mindanao and Balintawak Avenues in Quezon City and in Marulas and Malanday in Valenzuela, DA spokesman Arnel de Mesa said during a briefing.

"These inspection sites will check the shipping permits and veterinary certificates as per Administrative Order No.5. If shippers fail to present a shipping permit, the shipment will be returned to point of origin," he said.