The National Federation of Hog Farmers Inc. is promoting the consumption of frozen pork among Filipinos as the Department of Agriculture is strengthening its "Pork in a Box" program.

NFHFI president Albert R.T. Lim said the hog industry will soon launch a campaign that will encourage consumers to buy frozen pork, whose quality, he said, is the same as non-frozen pork sold in meat shops. Since Filipinos have aversion to frozen meats, believing that these are no longer fresh, Lim said hog raisers want them to know that "there's nothing wrong with frozen pork."

Gov't showcasing Negros
as renewable energy model

The Department of Energy said the government will showcase Negros Island as a role model for renewable energy development and utilization.

A DOE report shows that Negros has a potential for cogeneration projects and biomass resources, and has an estimated biomass potential of about 192,723 metric tons coming from bagasse, ricehull and coconut waste. All these could translate to about 166 gigawatt hours of electricity, it said.

Meanwhile, the Responsible Ilonggos for Sustainable Energy is pushing for the passage of the Renewable Energy Bill.

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