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A store selling lechon is closed on November 14, 2025, by order of the Quezon City local government due to African Swine Fever. Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News

A store selling lechon is closed on November 14, 2025, by order of the Quezon City local government due to African Swine Fever.

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Jervis Manahan

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1763113646496G5sQo9SbUAAFr4Y.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="A store selling lechon is closed on November 14, 2025, by order of the Quezon City local government due to African Swine Fever. Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News"/>A store selling lechon is closed on November 14, 2025, by order of the Quezon City local government due to African Swine Fever. Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News</div>MANILA -- The local government of Quezon City has ordered the temporary closure of 14 lechon or roasted pig shops in La Loma, known as the lechon capital of Metro Manila.This comes after four pigs tested positive for African Swine Fever in a routine test conducted by the QC Veterinary Department.The LGU said the temporary closure is a precautionary measure while they disinfect the shops and the slaughterhouses.&quot;Sinisigurado lang namin na fully disinfected yung area and at the same time, tinitiyak lang namin full compliance nila sa aming regulatory processes and requirements,&quot; said Margarita Mejia of the Quezon City Business Permits and Licensing Department. Lechon shop owners say this is a big blow to their business as it is still uncertain as to when they can reopen.The closure comes at such a critical time when there are several Christmas parties. Sales of lechon typically go up leading to Christmas. &quot;Ang pagsarado na ito ay parang disaster sa aming cultural heritage, sa lechon capital of the Philippines, sa aming hanapbuhay at saming tauhan at manggagawa na umaasa samin,&quot; said Monchie Ferreros, president of the La Loma Lechoneros Association.The lechoneros are particularly worried about their workers who might lose livelihoods if the closure drags on.But the LGU says they will allow the shops to reopen after disinfection and once they can declare the district ASF-free.The local government said the ASF problem is isolated and pork sold in markets is safe to eat. ASF is not transferable to humans, but it has plagued the swine industry in the Philippines for the past few years.<script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABrngiJs7no0HkBe"></script>

The local government of Quezon City has ordered the temporary closure of 14 lechon or roasted pig shops in La Loma, known as the lechon capital of Metro Manila.

The local government of Quezon City has ordered the temporary closure of 14 lechon or roasted pig shops in La Loma, known as the lechon capital of Metro Manila.

QC LGU orders temporary closure of lechon shops in La Loma due to ASF

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QC LGU orders temporary closure of lechon shops in La Loma due to ASF

Jervis Manahan,

ABS-CBN News

Published November 14, 2025 05:51 PM PHT

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Updated November 14, 2025 08:26 PM PHT

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