PIGGERY farms operating near Barangay Mantuyong, a commercial district in Mandaue City, have been ordered to relocate due to long-standing environmental concerns and zoning issues.
Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano, in an interview on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, said the City Government has arranged for the farms to move to Barangay Labogon, where the slaughterhouse is located, by the end of September or on the first week of October.
However, some farm owners appealed for more time.
Ouano said the City has never allowed hog raising in the area, considering the wastes and foul smell it produces. He said its wastes go to the city’s waterways.
Ouano also said the farms are located within the reclamation area which is being developed as part of the Mandaue business central district.
“We have already called the attention of Cenro. These farms pollute the area by dumping pig wastes,” said Ouano.
Ouano said he coordinated with barangay officials and farm owners, who agreed to transfer for an affordable rental rate.
Some piggery owners, however, are asking for more time to comply with the mayor’s order of relocation.
Leoncio Pepito, one of the piggery owners, requested an extension until December.
“We were caught off guard by the relocation,” said Pepito.
Pepito said the new slaughterhouse in Labogon is not yet complete. He also mentioned that there is a high demand for pork during peak season, which is in December. / ABC