Magsasaka Partylist representative Argel Joseph Cabatbat has called for the immediate investigation on the African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Philippines. The partylist filed a resolution where the participation of Congress is sought in addressing the problem. It also called for an increase in the budget of the Department of Agriculture to address the ASF issue, provide assistance to local hog raisers and Filipino farmers in the face of the rising cost of rice.
