Double A slaughterhouse to rise in Batanes

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Created on Thursday, 06 December 2012 Published Date



Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala (center) and Batanes Governor William Mamba (left) seal with a handshake a tripartite agreement between the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Batanes provincial government,

and the municipality of Basco which signals the construction of a double A abattoir in the province situated in the northernmost part of the Philippines. The P10-million allocation for Basco, Batanes is part of the P139-M fund of the department thru the National Meat Inspection Service intended for construction, rehabilitation, and expansion of abattoirs in 18 municipalities throughout the country. The MOA signing, held on December 5, 2012 in Quezon City was also attended by NMIS Director Minda Manantan (right). (Photo by: Jose Lucas, Information Service)