NMIS accredits Ligao City Slaughterhouse as Class “AA”

The Ligao City Slaughterhouse is located at Sitio Gamot, Tinago, Ligao City

The Ligao City Slaughterhouse has again received a Certificate of Accreditation from the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) to engage in slaughtering of hogs and cattle for domestic trade under Class “AA” category on 17 December 2015.

The accreditation of the slaughterhouse signifies that the facility has satisfied all the requirements set by Republic Act No. 9296 and Executive Order 137. This means that the meat and meat products from slaughtered hogs and cattle are safe and can be sold anywhere in the country.

NMIS Regional Technical Director Fernando N. Lontoc personally presented the Certificate of Accreditation to Ligao City Mayor Patricia Gonzalez-Alsua and extended his support to the LGU to maintain stronger partnership

“Ang pagkakaroon po natin ng accredited na establishment ay napakahalaga para masigurado natin na malinis ang karne na kinakatay sa slaughterhouse [Having an accredited establishment is important to ensure that the meat are clean],” said NMIS Regional Technical Director Fernando N. Lontoc .

Aside from Ligao City, Sorsogon and Naga City were also on the list of cities/municipalities with accredited slaughterhouses. Dir. Lontoc sees this potential for Ligao City, being at the center of the region with accredited slaughterhouse, to increase the revenues from operating the facility. This will invite meat dealers from neighboring towns to avail quality services from the slaughterhouse. “Ito ang ating ituturo sa mga meat dealers na dito na sila magpakatay dahil dito nakakasunod sa pamantayan [We will direct the meat dealers to have their hogs and cattle slaughtered here because this facility follows the guidelines],” said Dir. Lontoc.

Because of the impressive approach and system of the City Government, Dir. Lontoc recommends Ligao City to be an example for other LGUs aiming to establish an accredited slaughterhouse.

Dir. Lontoc also extended his full support to the City Government to maintain a strong partnership with the LGU and sustain the accreditation of the slaughterhouse. He also acknowledged the efforts of Mayor Patricia Gonzalez-Alsua as a local chief executive who ensures the compliance of the LGU to the standards established by the NMIS.