NMIS Central Visayas

27/10/2026

26/10/2026

𝐍𝐌𝐈𝐒 𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐂 𝟕 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐂𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘

In line with the celebration of the 33rd Meat Safety Consciousness Week (MSCW), the National Meat Inspection Service–Regional Technical Operation Center 7 (NMIS RTOC 7) participated in the Meat and Food Safety Seminar on October 20, 2026, at the 4th Floor, People’s Hall, New Carcar City Hall, Carcar City, Cebu, carrying the theme “One Nation, One Commitment: Safe, Clean and Quality Meat for All.”

The seminar was organized through the continuing collaboration between 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐧 𝐌. 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐌𝐈𝐒 𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐂 𝟕, reflecting the City Veterinary Office’s annual initiative to engage NMIS in conducting meat safety awareness activities during MSCW. This partnership underscores the importance of sustained coordination between national and local government agencies in promoting food safety and strengthening public awareness.

The technical sessions covered essential topics on meat safety and regulatory compliance. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐨 read the inspirational message of 𝐎𝐈𝐂-𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢 𝐏. 𝐍𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞 on behalf of NMIS RTOC 7 and also discussed the legal bases for meat safety enforcement in the Philippines. Meanwhile, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐀. 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚 presented the Meat Establishment Improvement Program (MEIP), while 𝐃𝐫. 𝐆𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐨 discussed Meat Safety in the Household, highlighting proper meat handling, storage, hygiene, and sanitation practices. Additional discussions focused on the regulations governing newly slaughtered meat in markets and the hygienic handling of chilled, frozen, and thawed meat in meat markets. The Cebu Province Meat Inspection Service Program and Activities was also included in the seminar’s discussions.

The activity served as a valuable platform for sharing regulatory updates, enhancing participants’ knowledge, and reinforcing collaboration among government agencies and local stakeholders toward safer meat handling practices and improved consumer protection.

Through this continuing partnership, NMIS RTOC 7 and the Carcar City Veterinary Office reaffirm their commitment to advancing meat safety awareness and ensuring that meat and meat products are safe, clean, and fit for human consumption.

26/10/2026

𝐀 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝟑𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐒𝐂𝐖 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟓𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐌𝐈𝐒 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 🥩🎉

Relive the highlights of the 33rd Meat Safety Consciousness Week (MSCW) and 54th NMIS Founding Anniversary, featuring a series of meaningful activities that celebrate our shared commitment to meat safety, food security, environmental sustainability, and public service.

From seminars, stakeholder meetings, community initiatives to environmental activities, employee engagement, and regional food security planning, each moment reflects the dedication of NMIS RTOC VII and its partners to serving the Filipino people through promoting safe meat and strengthening food security in Central Visayas.

As we look back on these memorable activities, we are reminded that every effort, partnership, and initiative contributes to a safer and more food-secure nation.

National Meat Inspection Service


🎥 edit by: Dr. Alliah Grumo

26/10/2026

𝐍𝐌𝐈𝐒 𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐂 𝟕 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍

As an active member of the Regional Food Security Council in Central Visayas, the National Meat Inspection Service – Regional Technical Operations Center 7 (NMIS RTOC 7) participated in the 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 on October 20–21, 2026, organized by the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office VII (DA-7).

Representing NMIS RTOC 7 was 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋. 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞, 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫, who joined representatives from partner agencies in the two-day workshop aimed at strengthening regional food security through coordinated planning and inter-agency collaboration.

Anchored on Resolution No. 3, s. 2026 of the Regional Uplift Committee (RUC), which provides for the creation of the Joint SugBohol Technical Working Group on Food Systems and Food Security in Central Visayas, the activity focused on harmonizing strategies and finalizing the regional plan. Discussions covered food availability, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability, as well as priority programs and policies to strengthen the region’s food systems.

NMIS RTOC 7’s participation underscores the importance of ensuring that 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐭 are integral to broader food security efforts. Through active engagement with partner agencies, NMIS continues to support coordinated initiatives that protect public health and contribute to a resilient and sustainable food system in Central Visayas.

26/10/2026

|| 𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆!

The National Meat Inspection Service is now looking for a qualified and highly driven individuals to fill-in the following positions:

✅ Meat Control Officer II (19 vacancies)
✅ Meat Control Officer I (1 vacancy)
✅ Meat Inspector III (2 vacancies)

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Only applicants with complete documents will be considered for evaluation. Incomplete submissions will not be processed.

For more information about the vacancy, please refer to the following link: https://bit.ly/NMISVacancies

Thank you and best of luck!

23/10/2026

𝐍𝐌𝐈𝐒 𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐂 𝟕 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐎-𝟕 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘, 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐂𝐘 𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒

The National Meat Inspection Service – Regional Technical Operations Center 7 (NMIS RTOC 7) participated in the 9th Monthly General Assembly of the Association of Government Information Officers in Region 7 (AGIO-7) on October 21, 2026, hosted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office 7 (BFAR-7) at its regional office along Arellano Boulevard, Cebu City.

Representing NMIS RTOC 7 were 𝐌𝐬. 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐮 𝐂. 𝐄𝐣𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐨, Meat Standard Development focal person, and 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐨, Consumer Protection focal person, who shared updates on the ongoing nationwide celebration of the 33rd Meat Safety Consciousness Week (MSCW) and the 54th NMIS Founding Anniversary, highlighting the regional activities conducted from October 12 to 16.

These activities included the TABO sa NMIS 2026 Meat and Other Agricultural Products Fair, meat safety advocacy and consumer education, meetings with Meat Transport Vehicle (MTV) operators and meat importers, a technical meeting with local government unit (LGU) partners, the Linis Bahay-Katayan initiative, and a stakeholder-supported mangrove planting activity. Together, these initiatives promoted meat safety awareness, strengthened stakeholder collaboration, and advanced environmental responsibility.

The assembly also featured presentations on BFAR-7 programs and projects, the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Phase II, and the Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency Project (FishCoRe). Updates and information-sharing sessions further provided opportunities for government information officers to exchange insights and strengthen coordination in communicating agricultural and fisheries programs.

Through its participation, NMIS RTOC 7 reaffirmed its commitment to inter-agency collaboration and effective public information initiatives in promoting safe meat and protecting public health in Central Visayas.

23/10/2026

𝐍𝐌𝐈𝐒 𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐂 𝟕 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐋𝐆𝐔-𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘’𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐂𝐘!

Consumer education is key to ensuring that safe and wholesome meat reaches every Filipino table.

Upon the invitation of the Local Government Unit of Cebu City, the National Meat Inspection Service–Regional Technical Operation Center VII (NMIS RTOC 7), in collaboration with the Cebu City Meat Inspection Service (CCMIS) under the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF), conducted a 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 on October 20, 2026, at the DMDP Training Room, Ramos Public Market Building, Cebu City, as part of the city's celebration of the 33rd Meat Safety Consciousness Week.

The seminar aimed to empower Cebu City consumers, particularly parents, with practical knowledge on meat safety, proper food handling, and compliance with meat inspection regulations to help protect their families' health.

𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐎. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐨𝐣𝐨𝐜, OIC–Department Head of DVMF, delivered the welcome address and provided an overview of City Ordinance No. 2189. 𝐌𝐬. 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢 𝐂. 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝, Meat Inspector III of NMIS RTOC 7, discussed laws and regulations governing meat inspection, while 𝐌𝐬. 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐮 𝐂. 𝐄𝐣𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐨, also a Meat Inspector III, shared practical tips on proper meat handling and food safety at home. The program was facilitated by 𝐌𝐬. 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫 and 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐮𝐝.

Through this collaborative initiative, NMIS RTOC 7 and CCMIS continue to strengthen consumer awareness and promote responsible meat handling practices—from choosing and purchasing meat to its proper storage and preparation.

𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐭, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬!

23/10/2026

𝐍𝐌𝐈𝐒 𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐂 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

The National Meat Inspection Service Regional Technical Operation VII (NMIS RTOC VII) team gathered on October 19, 2026, at the Conference Room in NMIS RTOC 7 Building, for its General Monthly Meeting spearheaded by OIC Regional Technical Director Dr. Rogelio P. Noble, Jr. The team discussed key administrative and operational agenda items, including updates from various section heads, mandatory testing and implementation of the Human Resource Information System Version 2. The updates on Meat Standards and Enforcement Services (MSAS) in Bogo City, supplemental transport guidelines for less-than-container-load shipments of meat and meat by-products, and the conferment of AIT and HACCP Auditors were also discussed.

The meeting served as an opportunity to evaluate monthly regional accomplishments, address operational challenges, refine internal procedures, and align plans and strategies to continually uphold meat safety standards across Central Visayas.

23/10/2026

𝐍𝐌𝐈𝐒 𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐂 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟓𝟒𝐓𝐇 𝐍𝐌𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝟑𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐌𝐒𝐂𝐖

Together in unity and purpose, the National Meat Inspection Service Regional Technical Operation Center VII (NMIS RTOC VII) participated virtually as the NMIS officially kicked off its 54th Anniversary and 33rd Meat Safety Consciousness Week (MSCW) on the morning of October 19, 2026!

The celebration opened at the NMIS SHE Hall with a heartfelt Thanksgiving Mass, followed by the lively opening of the Meat Fair at the NMIS Grounds. The formal opening ceremonies formally began with an invocation led by 𝐌𝐬. 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥 𝐏. 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐳𝐚, the Bagong Pilipinas Pledge led by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐥𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨 𝐓. 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚, 𝐉𝐫., and the Panunumpa sa Katapatan sa Watawat led by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐃. 𝐍𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐚, 𝐉𝐫.

Participants were warmly welcomed by NMIS OIC Executive Director 𝐃𝐫. 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐍. 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐜, after which Undersecretary for Livestock 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐉. 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚, 𝐃𝐕𝐌, delivered an insightful message highlighting the importance of the livestock sector and the continued commitment to meat safety.

The morning program wrapped up with a photo opportunity, a vibrant intermission number, and a significant presentation celebrating the NMIS ISO Re-Certification along with the recognition of valued NMIS Program Partners.