Veterinary Quarantine Service - NAIA

MALIGAYA, MASAGANA AT MAUNLAD NA BAGONG TAON!!! Ito ang pagbati na nais iparating ng Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) para sa lahat ng ating kababayan. Hangad ng kagawaran ang masagana, matatag, at progresibong sector ng paghahayupan, katuwang ang ating mga magsasaka, at sambayanang Pilipino. Ating salubungin ang taong 2026 na puno ng pasasalamat at pag-asa, na mayroong mas pinagtibay na paninindigan sa paglilingkod sa bayan. Sama-sama tayo sa pag-unlad at sa pagtataguyod ng isang nagkakaisang Bagong Pilipinas.

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𝗕𝗢𝗖-𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗟𝗬 𝗘𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗜 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗦

In January 2021, Bureau of Customs-NAIA seized 18 kilos of lamb meat, and a total of 42.2 kilos of beef without SPS clearances imported by 3 passengers from the USA and Saudi Arabia in the Arrival Area of Terminal 1 and 2 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

While in January 2019 to December 2020, in collaboration with the Bureau of Animal Industry, Bureau of Customs-NAIA confiscated more or less 40,000 kilos of imported meat and meat products without the necessary Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) clearance to control further spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country.

Bureau of Customs NAIA District Collector Carmelita M. Talusan warns the public that BOC-NAIA will continue to relentlessly confiscate all imported meat and meat products without the necessary permits and turn-over the same to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) for the immediate disposal in order to prevent influx of new viruses, aside from ASF.

As the country continue to suffer the ill effects of spread of ASF virus, Bureau of Customs frontliners and operatives under the directive of Bureau of Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero will further tighten border control measures against possible entry of meat products coming from ASF affected countries thru intensified and targeted profiling, X-ray scanning and physical examination.

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01.27.25 >> The VQS-NAIA 1st Gen. Assembly Meeting of the year was conducted by OIC Chief, Dr. Adrian Alab Castillo, and was held at the ICT Training Room, PSI Bldg., NAIA Complex, Pasay City with the theme, "Let's do better this 2025!" -- our positive and motivating statement, encouraging our team to strive for improvement and achieve more this 2025. 🍾🎊🎉

What about you, what are your goals for 2025?🙂 Share them in the comments! #2025

TRAVELERS, BEWARE!

Agricultural Products and Meat Commodities brought into the country with no Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Permit and veterinary health certificate from the origin country are CONFISCATED at NAIA.

Bringing of animal meat and meat products and poultry products into the Philippines is regulated under national laws and veterinary quarantine regulations to help protect the country from the entry and spread of exotic or endemic animal pests and diseases that endanger the country's Animal Industry and the public.

𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐈 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐓 𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐀

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) on Monday, August 13 said it confiscated a variety of agricultural products without import permits from two inbound foreign passengers.

In a statement, the BOC-NAIA said the first shipment was seized on August 8 from a Japanese national, who brought in 527.10 kilograms of fresh beef, 26.5 kilograms of fresh chicken, 60 pieces of eggs, 57.1 kilograms of various fruits and vegetables, and 57.10 kilograms of fishery products.

The following day, another shipment from a Japanese passenger was seized, consisting of 140.2 kilograms of meat and meat products, 10 pieces of eggs, 165 kilograms of fruits, plants, and vegetables, and 235.5 kilograms of assorted fishery products.

The BOC said these agricultural items were seized during inspections after passengers failed to provide the required Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance (SPSIC) from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) for their carried goods.

All seized products have been turned over to the BAI, BPI, and BFAR, the relevant authorities under Department of Agriculture, for proper disposal, ensuring that no potential health risks or harm to the food industry arise from their unauthorized entry.

“These operations are the direct result of the enhanced partnership between the Bureau and the DA, ensuring that our borders remain protected from the entry of unauthorized goods which may pose health hazards not only to the consuming public but our local industries,” said BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio.

The bureau reminded the public to secure the necessary permits when bringing in fresh beef and meat imports. – RRD

IMPORTANT ADVISORY TO PREVENT AFRICAN SWINE FEVER (ASF)

The Philippine Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Animal Industry also issued guidelines on the One-time application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance (SPSIC) for meat and meat products which can be downloaded through the following link:

http://philippineembassy-usa.org/uploads/MAY%202019/One%20Time%20Importation%20Guide%20FINAL.pdf