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Davao City, Philippines – March 4, 2020

In its second board of trustees meeting held last February 20, 2020, the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.’s (DCCCII) officers and trustees passed a resolution to discuss with the Department of Agriculture about the establishment of permanent inspection and disinfection stations in the Davao Region to help address concerns like the outbreak of African Swine Flu and related threats to livestock, poultry and crops. 

Ms. Cherrylin B. Casuga, Vice President for Industry, said that the establishment of permanent inspection and disinfection stations is important as there is a need to assure biosecurity for both crops and livestock. “This is a good way of containing the possible spread of such virus. The earlier we contain these outbreaks, the better for our agribusiness companies” she added.  

These permanent inspection and disinfection stations in the Davao Region will isolate cases and help livestock growers like members of DCCCII’s Agribusiness Development Committee to thrive more. 

DCCCII President John Carlo B. Tria said that Davao Chamber will work closely with the Department of Agriculture to address the matter. “We will be sending a copy of this resolution to Secretary William Dar and work with the government to help implement this” he explained.