BACOLOD City – The pork price in Negros Occidental remains stable even with a slight decrease noted this week according to the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO).
On Tuesday, the average pork price is P229.95 per kilogram (kg), higher than last week’s P229.25.
“The average increase of P0.66 per kilogram is minimal. Therefore, the price is stable and there is enough supply of pigs in the province,” said Dr. Renate Decena, provincial veterinarian.
The price movement usually depends on the supply of hogs from auction markets and the weekly slaughter volume, he added.
The sales price of live pigs this week remains at P150 per kg.
The PVO has been observing a stable price of pork in the province even with the increasing number of hogs shipped to Metro Manila and other parts of the country.
Records showed that Negros Occidental shipped 6,894 heads in January, but this decreased to only 1,896 heads in February due to the 60-day price ceiling on pork and chicken in Metro Manila.
In March, hog shipment increased to 5,088 heads, and from April 1 to 18 alone, 4,757 heads were transported.PNA/PN
