NMIS Northern Mindanao

31/05/2026

The NMIS RTOC 10 conducted a meeting with Cold Storage Warehouse (CSW) Operators, Meat Importers and Imported Meat Traders last May 21, 2026 to discuss the latest policies and guidelines issued by the agency.

31/05/2026

𝗡𝗠𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀

Aimed at augmenting border control procedures and enhancing technical capacity, the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS), through the Meat Import and Export Division (MIED), successfully conducted the Second Border Inspection Training for NMIS Meat Inspection Officers (MIOs) assigned to Cold Storage Warehouses (CSW) from May 19 to 21, 2026 at La Breza Hotel, Quezon City.

The three-day engagement featured theoretical discussions, case studies, and field immersion activities that equipped twenty-one (21) participants with extensive knowledge on border inspection procedures, laboratory sample collection, management of adverse food safety and quality findings, and the disposition of administrative cases involving meat commodities.

The activity reinforced the Agency’s commitment to strengthening the technical competence and confidence of MIOs in conducting second border inspections in the CSWs. Moreover, it highlighted the paramount priority of achieving the appropriate level of protection (ALOP) of the country while ensuring fair practices in food trade.



Text by: Mr. Joseph Bryan Defeo

28/05/2026

The National Meat Inspection Service –Regional Technical Operation Center 10, Meat Safety and Quality Assurance auditor Dr. Geravil R. Mendoza, successfully conducted the Good Operating Practices (GOP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) audit at Mets Cold Storage Logistics Inc. on May 26,2026.

26/05/2026

Webinar on Meat Safety!

26/05/2026

See later po on our Meat Safety Webinar!

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆!

Learn the importance of proper, hygienic slaughter and handling of poultry to help ensure safe, high-quality meat for every Filipino table. This webinar is designed for vendors, consumers, and the general public who want to gain practical knowledge on food safety and responsible meat handling.

🗓 May 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN
📍 Via National Meat Inspection Service page

✅ Free registration
✅ Open to all consumers and the general public
✅ E-certificate will be given upon completion of the attendance and feedback form

Scan the QR code or register through this link https://forms.gle/SBhExG8XpwhqmGMm6. See you there!

25/05/2026

𝗡𝗠𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗜𝗜

On May 25, 2026, the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) officially welcomed the five (5) newly hired Meat Inspectors III during a hybrid oath-taking ceremony administered by Dr. Fernando N. Lontoc, Officer-in-Charge Executive Director.

Ms. Katheryn S. Perez, Chief Administrative Officer, formally introduced the newly appointed Meat Inspectors III, namely: Mr. Benito R. Laplana, Jr., Ms. Jega Margaux F. Perez, Ms. Marrianne C. Hipol-Tumanda, Ms. Camille Bianca P. Salinas, and Mr. Caezar Lucas S. Sombrito.

In his message, Officer-in-Charge, Executive Director Dr. Fernando N. Lontoc highlighted the importance of upholding the agency’s core values of Professionalism, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, and God-centeredness (PITAG) in the performance of their duties as public servants. He encouraged the newly hired personnel to remain committed to excellence and dedicated to ensuring food safety and public service.

Meanwhile, Dr. Roberto S. Umali, Deputy Executive Director, expressed his appreciation to the Human Resource Merit Promotion and Selection Board (HRMPSB) for their efforts in selecting competent and qualified personnel who will contribute to the agency’s mission of delivering quality service to the Filipino people.

The oath-taking ceremony marks another milestone for the agency as it strengthens its workforce to deliver safe, quality meat inspection nationwide.



Text by: Mr. Fortunato G. Quijano
Photo by: Mr. Erjie Boy Cruz

21/05/2026

|| The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) is inviting all concerned Stakeholders, Industry Partners, and the public to review the draft guidelines and submit comments, suggestions, or proposals on the proposed draft regulations entitled:
“𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗜𝗥𝗥) 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘁”
This draft aims to strengthen food safety standards, ensure humane slaughter practices, and align poultry meat handling with current national and international hygiene requirements.
Please participate through the following links:
Draft IRR: https://bit.ly/3RjL0QZ
Feedback form: https://bit.ly/4eVvBjD
Your insights and feedback will help us keep the guidelines effective, transparent, and aligned with our shared goal of meat safety and quality.

|| The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) is inviting all concerned Stakeholders, Industry Partners, and the public to review the draft guidelines and submit comments, suggestions, or proposals on the proposed draft regulations entitled:

“𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗜𝗥𝗥) 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘁”

This draft aims to strengthen food safety standards, ensure humane slaughter practices, and align poultry meat handling with current national and international hygiene requirements.

Please participate through the following links:

Draft IRR: https://bit.ly/3RjL0QZ
Feedback form: https://bit.ly/4eVvBjD

Your insights and feedback will help us keep the guidelines effective, transparent, and aligned with our shared goal of meat safety and quality.

20/05/2026

The National Meat Inspection Service-Regional Technical Operation Center 10, successfully conducted the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audit to Gingoog City slaughterhouse for the renewal of the Licensed to Operate last May 18-19, 2026.

20/05/2026

The National Meat Inspection Service-Regional Technical Operation Center 10, inviting all Meat Importers, Traders and CSW Operators to attend the Meeting on May 21,2026, 9:00 am at the NMIS RTOC 10 building, El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental.

This meeting is set to tackle recent/important issues, updates and guidelines in the Meat Import and Export Section (MIES) and imported meats industry in Region 10.