SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan – A pet cat was fatally shot in Barangay Coliling here on Sunday, July 19. The feline’s owner – Jeremy de Guzman, 25 – is preparing to file legal action as investigation on the incident continues. De Guzman said he reported the incident to the police before the...
The International Pet Summit (IPS) Philippines 2026 is set to make a big comeback on July 24 to 26, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila, following the overwhelming success of its 2025 edition. Co-organized by the PVDA Foundation, Inc. and the Philippine Veterinary Drug and Nutrition...
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong dog owners and their four-legged friends have gained new freedoms after the city relaxed a decades-old rule, allowing the pets to join them at eateries. Since 1994, only guide dogs and those performing statutory duties were allowed in restaurants under the city 's...
The Malabon City government will again hold a cash-for-plastic recycling collection drive on May 28, offering cash incentives in exchange for recyclable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. The initiative will be led by the City Environmental and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in...
There is no such thing as being called a perfect fur parent. There are times when we skip walks on busy days, give in to their eyes for treats we swore we would not give, and the list goes on. Many pet owners would agree that caring for the furry ones can sometimes leave us caught between guilt and...
Five pet dogs perished in a fire that broke out in a residential building along J. Del Rosario Street in Barangay Tumana, Marikina City, on Friday afternoon, August 1. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the fire started in the kitchen area on the second floor of the two-story house owned by...
“Kung hindi ligtas para sa tao ang isang lugar, hindi rin ito ligtas para sa ating mga alaga (If a place is unsafe for people, it is also unsafe for our pets).” This was the reminder from Barangay Councilor Quin Cruz of Barangay Manggahan in Pasig City, as the barangay opened an animal welfare...
The Muntinlupa City government is now offering pet cremation services for pet dogs and cats. The Office of the City Veterinarian Muntinlupa City announced on July 9 the service, stating, “Maaari nang mag-avail ng ating abot kayang pet cremation service ang mga may namaalam na mga alagang aso at...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has institutionalized the use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle waste in asphalt mixtures as a standard for national road construction to enhance pavement durability and promote sustainable infrastructure. This follows the...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said Friday, May 9, that it has issued a show-cause order (SCO) to the registered owner and driver of a private vehicle seen in a viral video illegally transporting a dog in its open trunk. LTO Chief Asst. Sec. Vigor D. Mendoza II said the SCO was issued to the...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – Ever since he was a child, fur parent Xavier Mercado, 43, has dreamed of a pet cemetery where he could visit his furry babies when they are gone. Mercado’s dream came true on Friday in time for the celebration of National Pet Day as the first pet cemetery here was...
BACOLOD CITY – The City Veterinary Office is targeting 14,000 dogs and cats for vaccination against rabies here after the Holy Week. THE Bacolod City Veterinary Office aims to strengthen their vaccination efforts against rabies on dogs and cats. (Photo via Bacolod PIO) Dr. John Michael...
