The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be deploying around 7,000 tourist policemen to secure popular tourist destinations across the country in anticipation of the influx of people during the Holy Week break. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the tourist cops are part of the total of...
TALAO-TALAO PORT, Lucena City, Quezon – A narcotics detection working dog of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) discovered suspected shabu and marijuana hidden in a passenger’s body bag on Wednesday, January 9, in this port. A NARCOTICS detection working dog of the Philippine Coast Guard found...
CEBU CITY – A 52-year-old man is facing charges for beating a dog to death in Mandaue City. Alfredo Villarubia Mabesa, a resident of Sitio Kamanggahan, Barangay Labogon, Mandaue, will be charged for violating Republic Act 8485 or the Animal Welfare Act. Animal advocates from the Island Rescue...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, Dec. 24 issued guidelines for reducing "anxiety," "restlessness," and other signs of "discomfort" in pets during celebrations with fireworks. Dogs becoming irritated due to loud fireworks and other firecrackers during New Year's Eve (Lizst Torres...
CEBU CITY – Police are investigating the death of a 63-year-old man who was found dead in a makeshift toilet inside a compound in Barangay Mohon, Talisay City, Cebu on Thursday morning, September 28. Lawmen said relatives of George Mayol suspect that he was attacked by the five dogs that he was...
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) verified that there is no trading of dog meat or slaughtering of dogs in Pavia town, Iloilo province. “We found out that the owner of the pottery store was only joking around,” said Police Major Dadje Delima, chief of the Pavia Municipal...
Korina Sanchez-Roxas with some of her pets at home. Korina Sanchez-Roxas, award winning broadcast journalist, has told many stories. But there is a story close to her heart, something she shares when asked. That's because it's about her private life, and her passionate advocacy of rescuing...
The San Juan City local government, in partnership with JCI Philippines, launched the country's first canine blood bank as part of its efforts in improving its healthcare services to San Juaneños' pets. The kick-off ceremony was held at the city hall and was attended by San Juan City Councilor...
PetPal, the newest tech start-up from 917Ventures, is a digital service that provides fast, easy and convenient access to healthcare from licensed and accredited veterinarians. It aims to ensure that pets live their healthiest and happiest lives, with a complete and convenient healthcare journey...
(Screenshot from CCTV footage) Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. believes that a United States (US) courtroom would find "scientific" grounds to "summon" the dog that witnessed the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. Teves had this to say in an interview...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – Eighteen dogs in this province tested positive for rabies in the first quarter of this year. Dr. Loida Valenzuela, provincial veterinary officer, said that this is the first time that the province had rabies cases after more than 10 years of being rabies-free. The...
Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. has posted another video message on Facebook wherein he once again cited the alleged familiarity of a dog with the gunmen who killed Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. The video, which was captioned "Hindi ako nagtatago (I'm not...
