Police to run after individuals involved in dog meat trading in Bacolod
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) will go after individuals involved in the reported cases of dog meat trading here.
COUNCILOR Celia Flor (third from left) with Irene Gamboa (fourth from right), vice president of Community Animal Rescue Efforts Inc., and other animal welfare advocates in a meeting at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) on Tuesday, June 20. (Photo courtesy of Bacolod City PIO) In a press briefing on Wednesday, June 21, Police Col. Noel Aliño, acting BCPO director, said that he is offering P10,000 to anyone who would give information that will result in a positive operation. The move was in response to a concern raised by animal welfare advocates and Councilor Celia Flor on stray cats and dogs around the city. Recently, Irene Gamboa, vice president of Community Animal Rescue Efforts (CARE) Inc., said they have received reports of people going around buying dogs that are reportedly brought to other towns to be sold as dog meat. But Aliño said that he personally did not receive any report regarding dog meat trading here. He encouraged the public to report to the police, in case they have information about it. Aliño warned individuals involved in the dog meat trading that they will be held liable for their offense.
COUNCILOR Celia Flor (third from left) with Irene Gamboa (fourth from right), vice president of Community Animal Rescue Efforts Inc., and other animal welfare advocates in a meeting at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) on Tuesday, June 20. (Photo courtesy of Bacolod City PIO) In a press briefing on Wednesday, June 21, Police Col. Noel Aliño, acting BCPO director, said that he is offering P10,000 to anyone who would give information that will result in a positive operation. The move was in response to a concern raised by animal welfare advocates and Councilor Celia Flor on stray cats and dogs around the city. Recently, Irene Gamboa, vice president of Community Animal Rescue Efforts (CARE) Inc., said they have received reports of people going around buying dogs that are reportedly brought to other towns to be sold as dog meat. But Aliño said that he personally did not receive any report regarding dog meat trading here. He encouraged the public to report to the police, in case they have information about it. Aliño warned individuals involved in the dog meat trading that they will be held liable for their offense.