DAGUPAN CITY Veterinarian Michael P. Maramba has been tasked to look for a 3,000-square meter space for the construction of an abattoir with a processing facility. “Having a city government-owned slaughterhouse is a dream come true,” said Mr. Maramba in a statement from the city government. Mayor Brian C. Lim announced the plan last Tuesday during a consultative meeting on swine disease emergency preparedness. Mr. Lim said they are targeting to have the facility “in the next 12 months.” The abattoir is envisioned to have a Class “AA” classification and will have a section for producing meat products for local consumption as well as marketing nationwide. Mr. Maramba said at least P30 million will be needed for the project, which will also be equipped with its own waste water treatment facility. “I think the city will generate at least P10 million a year from the abattoir operations,” Mr. Maramba said. He noted that the city consumes an average of 105 hog heads and 12 cattle heads per day.

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