Quezon City 4th district Rep. Marvin Rillo believes that the national government's rabies prevention program has failed despite a sizable funding of up to P900 million a year. (Unsplash) “The NRPCP has missed its targets to eliminate human rabies by 2020 and to declare the Philippines rabies-free...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Let’s talk about man’s/woman’s best friend, the dog. The human-dog relationship goes back hundreds of thousands of years. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship. The dog gets food, shelter, and warmth from the campfire while humans benefit from the...
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) working dog named “James” helped anti-narcotics operatives in detecting crystal meth or “shabu” worth P6.8 million in a buy-bust operation in Bonggao, Tawi-Tawi on Tuesday, August 9. Joint operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA),...
BACOLOD CITY – Seven dogs were rescued from being slaughtered after two persons allegedly purchasing them for the illegal meat trade were intercepted in Barangay Handumanan here Wednesday, June 22. SEVEN dogs were rescued in Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City from suspected illegal meat...
BALUNGAO, Pangasinan – A 59-year-old man being chased by a stray dog was hit and killed by a car in Barangay San Leon here Friday, June 24. The Pangasinan Police Provincial Office identified the victim as Eduardo Martinez Degollacion of Barangay San Leon. Investigation showed Degollacion...
Patience and perseverance are key in getting the perfect moment In today’s time, it is hard to appreciate the wonder of the night sky. Apart from it being fleeting, its beauty is blurred by artificial lights from cities, making it hard for the naked eye to fully see it. But with new technology...
The Valenzuela City government announced on Saturday, May 14, the schedule of “ValPets” free dog microchipping and anti-rabies vaccination program for the months of May and June. The City Veterinary Services Office (CVSO) will go to some venues in 14 barangays in the city starting May 20 to...
A scene from 'Dog' The two films today explore friendships, and bonding with unexpected parties. In one case, it’s your mother when she was the same age as you, and in the second film, it’s with a dog. 'Petite Maman' Petite Maman (Video on Demand) - Directed by Céline Sciamma, who gave us the...
Filipinos and the Japanese have something so profound in common—pottery LASTING FRIENDSHIP The Japanese Embassy's deputy chief of mission, Yasushi Yamamoto, opens the exhibit of pottery that showcases a shared history between the Philippines and Japan Pottery has been around in the Philippines...
Vice President Leni Robredo’s supporters or “kakampinks” are in full swing on Saturday, April 23, marking her birthday by making the hashtag #HBDPresidentLeni the number one trending topic on social media site Twitter this early morning. Vice President Leni Robredo receives a pink cake for...
Korean actor Kim Min-kyo, best known for his appearance on “Saturday Night Live Korea,” has been found guilty of negligent manslaughter when an 80-year-old woman died after being attacked by his dogs. Korean media reported on March 23 that the 47-year-old star was sentenced to eight months in...
Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig City has established an off-leash dog park where the pets can play. Called BGC Central Bark, the dog park is located at Sundial Park and has an area of 600 sq. m. It was established in partnership between BGC, Presidential Paws and PetMe. The BGC Dog Park in...
