Declaration of FMD-Free Zones in Philippines

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BAI ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 36: Declaration of FMD-Free Zones in Philippines

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Declaration of FMD-Free Zones in Philippines

Law: Bai Administrative Order No. 36

Decision Date: Dec 1, 2005

Domingo F. Panganiban, Secretary of Agriculture, declares Regions I and the Cordillera Administrative Region (excluding Benguet) as Foot and Mouth Disease-free zones with vaccination, while designating the provinces of Bataan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Cavite, Quezon, and Rizal as protected zones to bolster the livestock industry.

Law Summary

Declaration of Protected Zones

Provinces of Bataan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Cavite, Quezon, and Rizal are declared Protected Zones.
These areas reported no incidence of FMD in the past 12 months with regular and prompt reporting mechanisms.

Basis for Declaration

Results from serological surveillance and field monitoring confirming absence of FMD virus infection in Regions I, CAR (except Benguet), and Aurora Province.
Regular, prompt reporting from the designated Protected Zones confirming absence of FMD outbreaks.

Objectives of the Declaration

To strengthen the national campaign against FMD.
To enhance the livestock industry in the declared zones by ensuring animal health safety.

Legal Authority and Effectivity

Declaration issued by the Secretary of Agriculture under existing legal powers.
The administrative order becomes effective fifteen (15) days after submission of three copies to the UP Law Center.

Administrative and Technical Endorsement

Supports from the Officer-in-Charge of the Bureau of Animal Industry and the RFVC Head of the National FMD Task Force.
Illustrates coordinated government effort between administrative and veterinary authorities to manage animal health risks.

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