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Ilocos Sur municipality sets P180 floor price for live hogs
San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur — A town in the northern Philippines has established a minimum farmgate price of P180 per kilogram for live hogs to shield local livestock producers from price volatility while ensuring reasonable costs for retailers and consumers.
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The municipal government of Santa has implemented a price floor mechanism through an executive order aimed at stabilizing the local pork supply chain. The move protects smallholder hog raisers from sudden market downturns while maintaining competitive pricing at the retail level.
Mayor Jeremy Jesus "JJ" Bueno III issued Executive Order No. 178 to formalize the P180 per kilogram minimum price at the farmgate. The policy reflects growing concerns over price fluctuations that have squeezed producer margins in recent months.
The price floor applies to transactions between local raisers and meat vendors operating within the municipality's jurisdiction. Local government officials stated the measure balances the interests of producers, traders, and consumers while supporting the town's livestock industry.
The initiative is part of broader efforts by provincial and municipal authorities to strengthen agricultural stability in Ilocos Sur, a region with significant livestock production. Similar price support measures have been implemented in other farming communities across the Philippines to cushion farmers against market shocks.