Marikina offers P200,000 for info on persons who dumped dead pigs in river

The city government of Marikina is offering a P200,000 reward to anyone who can give information on the persons behind the dead pigs found floating in Marikina River.

A report by Mariz Umali on Balitanghali on Tuesday said although the local government has photos and information regarding the incident, they have no witnesses yet to provide a more detailed account.

The Marikina City Veterinary Office had recovered up to 58 dead pigs from the river as of Tuesday, prompting authorities to monitor the waterway closely.

Water-related activities including fishing and swimming along the river remained prohibited as it had yet to be verified whether the pigs taken from the waterway were positive for African swine fever.

The city government is planning to file a writ of kalikasan case next week in connection with the dead pigs based on the evidence that it would gather.

A writ of kalikasan is a remedy available to persons or groups whose right to a balanced and healthful ecology is violated or threatened with violation. —KBK, GMA News