ANNOUNCEMENTS

DA SPECIAL ORDER NO. 337 SERIES OF 2012

Designation of Deputy Executive Director Minda S. Manantan as OIC-Executive Director, National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS)

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Notice of Vacancies

The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) is looking for a licensed Mechanical Engineer and Registered Electrical Engineer.

Qualifications:

• Male/Female
• With or Without experience
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Applications;
• Well organized and a fast learner;
• Can work under pressure and minimal supervision.

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DA approves new orders on hygienic handling of newly slaughtered, chilled, frozen and thawed meat

Department of Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala has signed two new Orders prescribing the rules and regulations on hygienic handling of newly slaughtered, chilled, frozen and thawed meat that are sold in meat markets.

A Administrative Order No. 5 stipulates the hygienic handling of newly slaughtered meat while A. O. No. 6 deals with the hygienic handling of chilled, frozen and thawed meat.

The newly signed orders were published in Philippine Daily Inquirer on March 18, 2012; therefore, these will take effect on April 2, 2012 after the 15-day mandatory publication period.

The Orders were issued to ensure that meat will be hygienically handled throughout the entire distribution and sale chains in order to prevent contamination that may cause food-borne illness.

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