Philippines accepts regionalization for Spanish swine due to ASF
According to information published by the Philippine Department of Agriculture itself, Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. signed the circular through which Manila accepts the regionalization measures implemented by Spain to control the disease. This decision allows the resumption of imports of Spanish pork, hides, and other pork byproducts under sanitary conditions agreed upon by both countries.
The Philippines had temporarily suspended these imports after the first outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) was detected in Spain. Now, the Philippine government believes that the Spanish veterinary surveillance and health control system offers sufficient guarantees to limit the risk of disease transmission.
The country's Department of Agriculture emphasizes that this decision is based on the internationally recognized principle of regionalization , which allows for restricting trade only to areas affected by the disease, without blocking exports from the entire country. In this regard, Philippine authorities point out that Spain maintains areas considered low-risk and subject to strict veterinary controls.
Furthermore, all import operations must comply with the bilateral protocols established between Manila and Madrid , as well as with Administrative Circular No. 12 of 2025, Philippine regulation that governs the mutual recognition of the regionalization of ASF with accredited trading partners.
In statements released by the Philippine Department of Agriculture, Tiu Laurel affirmed that the measure aims to balance protecting the national pig population with food security and supply stability. He also maintained that international cooperation and scientific risk assessment are key to keeping supply chains open.
The Philippines believes that reopening its market to Spanish pork could help stabilize supply and moderate domestic prices , as the country continues to recover from the impact of African swine fever (ASF) on its livestock production. Philippine authorities point out that Spain is one of the world's leading pork exporters and a long-standing supplier to the Philippine market.
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