UNDER the leadership of Governor Aris Aumentado, the Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh) brought together stakeholders from across the local hog industry to discuss a proposed fair-price agreement for live hogs.
The proposal aims to promote fairer trading terms, protect the livelihoods of backyard hog raisers, and help keep Bohol’s pork supply sufficient and reliable.
During the meeting on the hog slaughter situation in Bohol on November 9, 2026, at the Office of the Governor of the New Provincial Capitol, stakeholders discussed the challenges confronting the local swine industry.
The meeting particularly tackled the declining farmgate prices, increasing external supply, and difficulties in selling market-ready hogs.
The discussion further focused on finding common ground between backyard hog raisers, who seek fair compensation for their production costs, and traders, who need a consistent supply of market-ready hogs to meet consumer demand.
Traders said the volume they could source locally fell short of their needs, so they sourced approximately 1,500 to 2,000 live hogs per week from other provinces, mainly Cebu.
They also cited difficulties collecting and transporting hogs from remote and upland communities, where backyard raisers often sell their hogs individually.
In response, stakeholders are exploring an agreement to establish a more standardized, mutually acceptable price for live hogs.
The proposed arrangement aims to provide backyard raisers with fairer and more predictable returns while considering the sourcing, transportation, and operational requirements of traders and suppliers.
The proposed pricing arrangement remains under discussion, with stakeholders expected to continue working toward a mutually acceptable agreement.
Provincial Administrator Asteria Caberte emphasized that sustaining the local swine industry requires the participation and cooperation of everyone involved, stressing that no sector can sustain the industry on its own.
Through the continuing discussions, the PGBh aims to encourage stronger partnerships among industry stakeholders, improve local sourcing arrangements, and promote fair trading practices that recognize the needs of both producers and market operators.
These efforts support the province’s Strategic Change Roadmap on food security and its commitment to strengthening a resilient, productive, and sustainable agricultural sector in Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark. (PIMO/RJG)
