THE Mandaue City government has set an Oct. 30, 2025, deadline for the transfer of all pigpens from Barangay Mantuyong to a new designated site in Barangay Labogon to address long-standing sanitation issues and foul odor complaints.
City Administrator Gonzalo Malig-on said the move, which was agreed upon by pigpen owners, aims to clean up Mantuyong, as waste had been flowing into a nearby creek.
“Finally, the residents of Barangay Mantuyong can be relieved from the unpleasant smell and waste caused by the pigpens near the creek. Once the transfer is complete, the area in Mantuyong will be cleaned up,” he said.
The City is also seeking a public-private partnership to rehabilitate the Labogon slaughterhouse facilities.
“This has been a long-standing issue, but finally, we are now implementing the relocation,” Malig-on said.
He plans to visit the new location in Labogon next week on behalf of Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano to check on the progress of the relocation.
“Mayor Ouano really wants to rehabilitate the slaughterhouse in Labogon, but as we know, finding a private partner and going through the PPP process takes time,” he said.
“The mayor, however, does not want to wait too long without doing anything. So, for now, we have taken temporary measures while still moving forward with the relocation,” he added.
The relocation was done through negotiation and coordination with affected owners, who agreed to transfer their pigpens to Labogon.
“It’s a win-win situation for everyone. The city government has provided a place for them to relocate, and they have agreed to move. They will be renting space in Barangay Labogon, although this still requires an ordinance from the City Council,” Malig-on explained.
Malig-on said aside from cleaning up the affected site, the City Government also plans to beautify the surroundings of Barangay Mantuyong once the pigpens are removed. / ABC