Veterinary Quarantine Station 5 - Albay

PUBLIC ADVISORY

Nagpatupad ng temporary ban ang Department of Agriculture (DA) sa importasyon ng domestic at wild birds - at kanilang produkto mula sa Indiana kasunod ng kumpirmadong pagkalat ng nakakahawang H5N1 avian influenza strain.

Pinirmahan ni Agriculture Secretary FFrancisco "Kiko" Tiu Laurel Jr.ang paghihigpit sa importasyon, at iniutos ang agarang pagpapatigil sa shipment ng karne ng manok, day old na sisiw, itlog at semilya na magmumula sa Midwestern state ng Estados Unidos.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

BAI-NVQSD invites stakeholders to join the public consultation on updated Import Terms and Conditions for the importation of dogs, cats, small ruminants, large ruminants and swine. Submit your inputs on or before 09 February 2026.

Draft Import Terms and Conditions:
https://bit.ly/PubConITC
Submission Form (Google Forms):
https://bit.ly/PubConGForms

Thank you for your continued support and active participation in strengthening animal health and biosecurity in the country.

PUBLIC ADVISORY!

📢 PUBLIC ADVISORY: VHCs dated December 26, 2025 are valid until January 5, 2026 to support uninterrupted shipments during the holidays.

Avian Influenza Update

HOLIDAY ADVISORY!

🎄HOLIDAY HEADS-UP FOR SHIPPERS!🎄

OLSP processing pauses on select Christmas & New Year dates.
Plan ahead, submit early, and note the special cut-off Dec 30 (5:00 PM) to avoid delays.

DA BAI NDA Press Release
November 28, 2025

DA, FDA Announce Transition of Veterinary and Dairy Regulation Under New Law

Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Livestock Constante Palabrica and Food and Drug Administration Director General Atty. Paolo Teston have issued a joint advisory detailing the transfer of key regulatory functions to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and the National Dairy Authority (NDA), following the enactment of Republic Act No. 12308, or the Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act.

The advisory explains that the new law shifts jurisdiction over veterinary drugs, veterinary products and biologics and other animal health products and devices from the FDA to BAI. It likewise grants the NDA full regulatory authority over the country’s dairy industry, including testing and accreditation of local dairy activities and products from primary production to post-market distribution.

According to the advisory, the agencies have coordinated to ensure that regulatory services remain uninterrupted throughout the transition. Applications filed with the FDA before 28 October 2025 will continue to be evaluated by the agency, although any that remain pending by 25 April 2026 will be transferred to BAI or NDA for final action. Meanwhile, applications submitted after 28 October 2025 will be received directly by the appropriate DA agency. All permits issued by the FDA will stay valid until their respective expiration dates and the current schedule of fees will remain in effect until the BAI or NDA revises it after conducting a required public consultation.

Officials emphasized that the transition is intended to streamline processes, strengthen oversight of animal health and production and enhance competitiveness across the livestock and dairy sectors. # # #