ILOILO CITY, Jan. 27 -- Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. on Friday said the province is facing two battles, one is to stop the spread of the African swine fever (ASF) and another is to ensure the supply of pork products in the next three months, especially in areas where depopulation was enforced.

Defensor, in a press conference on Friday, said 13 municipalities of the province are under red or infected zone with the addition of Dingle and Barotac Nuevo.

"We have two new red zones: Dingle and Barotac Viejo. There was a positive case in Barotac Viejo last time except that it was observed first if it was only an incursion because it was only one barangay," he added.

The other LGUs within the red zone are Oton, San Miguel, Leganes, New...