Author Topic: Animal Welfare in the Philippines: The Animal Welfare Act of 1998 (Read 3506 times)

islander · « **on:** May 14, 2011, 08:41:06 PM »

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8485

AN ACT TO PROMOTE ANIMAL WELFARE IN THE PHILIPPINES,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS â€œTHE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT OF 1998â€

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the Philippines in Congress Assembled:

SECTION 1: It is the purpose of this Act to protect and promote the welfare of all animals in the Philippines by supervising and regulating the establishment and operation of all facilities utilized for breeding, maintaining, keeping, treating, or training of all animals either as objects of trade or as household pets. For purpose of this Act, pet animals shall include birds.

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islander · « **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2011, 08:45:31 PM »

SECTION 2: No person, association, partnership, corporation, cooperative, or any government agency or instrumentality including slaughterhouses shall establish, maintain and operate any pet shop, kennel, veterinary clinic, veterinary hospital, stockyard, corral, stud farm or stock farm or zoo for the breeding, treatment, sale or trading, or training of animals without first securing from the Bureau of Animal Industry a certificate of registration thereof.

The certificate shall be issued upon proof that the facilities of such establishment for animals are adequate, clean and sanitary and will not be used for, nor cause pain and/or suffering to the animals. The certificate shall be valid for a period of (1) year unless earlier cancelled for just cause before the expiration of its item by the Director of the Bureau of Animal Industry and may be renewed from year to year upon compliance with the conditions imposed hereunder. The Bureau shall charge reasonable fees for the issuance or reward of such certificate.

The condition that such facilities be adequate, clean and sanitary and that they will not be used for, nor cause pain and/or suffering to the animals is a continuing requirement for the operation of these establishments. The Bureau may revoke or cancel such certificate or registration for failure to observe these conditions and other just causes.

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chicogon · « **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2011, 10:34:56 PM »

Maayo kay naa napod ta ani b(I was not aware before... it's a good start

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chicogon · « **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2011, 10:35:32 PM »

Nagpasabot ba ni nga bawa l na mag-ihaw ug iring ug iro?

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islander · « **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2011, 10:59:07 PM »

bawal man gyod ni sa ato except for certain circumstances, which are specified in this animal welfare act.

so far, lenient pa ang mga silot sa ato, di pareha sa u.s.a. but we're improving, thanks to paws (philippine animal welfare society).

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islander · « **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2011, 11:02:19 PM »

THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT OF 1998, continued

SECTION 3 : The Director of the Bureau of Animal Industry shall supervise and regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of pet shops, kennels, veterinary clinics, veterinary hospitals, stockyards, corrals, stud farms and zoos, and any other form of structure for the confinement of animals where they are bred, treated, maintained, or kept either for sale or trade or for training purposes as well as the transport of such animals in any form of public or private transportation facility in order to provide maximum comfort while in transit and minimize, if not totally eradicate, incidence of sickness and death and prevent any cruelty from being inflicted upon the animals.

The Director may call upon any government agency for assistance consistent with its powers, duties, and responsibilities for the purpose of ensuring the effective and efficient implementation of this Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

It shall be the duty of the government agency to assist said Director when called upon for assistance using any available fund in its budget for the purpose.

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islander · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2011, 11:06:56 PM »

Re transport of animals, The Animal Welfare Act of 1998---

SECTON 4: It shall be the duty of any owner or operator of any land, air or water public utility transporting pets, wildlife, and all other animals to provide in all cases adequate, clean and sanitary facilities for the safe conveyance and delivery thereof to their consignee at the place of consignment. They shall provide sufficient food and water for such animals while in transit for more than twelve (12) hours or whenever necessary.

No public utility shall transport any such animal without a written permit from the Director of the Bureau of Animal Industry. Cruelty in transporting includes overcrowding, placing of animals in the trunks or under the hood trunks of the vehicles.

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islander · « **Reply #7 on:** May 14, 2011, 11:08:57 PM »

SECTION 5: There is hereby created a Committee on Animal Welfare attached to the Department of Agriculture which shall, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the strict implementation of the provisions of this Act, including the setting of safety and sanitary standards within thirty (30) calendar days following its approval. Such guidelines shall be reviewed by the Committee every three (3) years from its implementation or whenever necessary.

The Committee shall be composed of the official representatives of the following:

1.   The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG);
2.   Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS);
3.   Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) of the Department of Agriculture (DA);
4.   Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR);
5.   National Meat Inspection Commission (NMIC) of the DA;
6.   Agriculture Training Institute (ATI) of the DA;
7.   Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA);
8.   Veterinary Practitioners Association of the Philippines (VPAP);
9.   Philippine Animal Hospital Association (PAHA);
10.   Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS);
11.   Philippine Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA);
12.   Philippine Society of Swine Practitioners (PSSP);
13.   Philippine College of Canine Practitioners (PCCP); and
14.   Philippine Society of Animal Science (PSAS)

The Committee shall be chaired by a representative coming from the private sector and shall have two (2) vice-chairpersons composed of the representative of the BAI and another from the private sector.

The Committee shall meet quarterly or as often as the need arises. The Committee members shall not receive any compensation but may receive reasonable honoria from time to time.

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islander · « **Reply #8 on:** May 14, 2011, 11:14:35 PM »

Re the killing, slaughter, torture, neglect, maltreatment of animals, The Animal Welfare Act of 1998---

SECTION 6: It shall be unlawful for any person to torture any animal, or to neglect to provide adequate care, sustenance or shelter, or maltreat any animal or to subject any dog or horse to dogfights or horsefights, kill or cause or produce to be tortured or deprived of adequate care sustenance or shelter, or maltreat or use the same in research or experiments not expressly authorized by the Committee on Animal Welfare.

The killing of any animal other than cattle, pigs, goats, sheep, poultry, rabbits, carabaos, horses, deer and crocodiles is likewise hereby declared unlawful except in the following instances:

1.   When it is done as part of the religious rituals of an established religion or sect or a ritual by tribal or ethnic custom of indigenous cultural communities. However, leaders shall keep records in cooperation with the Committee on Animal Welfare;

2.   When the pet animal is afflicted with an incurable communicable disease/s determined and certified by a duly licensed veterinarian;

3.   When the killing is deemed necessary to put an end to the misery suffered by the animal as determined and certified by a duly licensed veterinarian;

4.   When it is done to prevent an imminent danger to the life or limb of a human being;

5.   When done for the purpose of animal population control;

6.   When the animal is killed after it has been used in authorized research or experiments; and

7.   Any other ground analogous to the foregoing as determined and certified by a licensed veterinarian.

In all the above mentioned cases, including those of cattle, pigs, goats, sheep, poultry, rabbits, carabaos, horses, deer and crocodiles, the killing of the animals shall be done through humane procedure at all times.

For this purpose, humane procedures shall mean the use of the most scientific methods available as may be determined and approved by the committee.

Only those procedures approved by the Committee shall be used in the killing of animals.

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islander · « **Reply #9 on:** May 14, 2011, 11:18:34 PM »

Punishment for violations against The Animal Welfare Act of 1998---

SECTION 7: It shall be the duty of every person to protect the natural habitat of the wildlife. The destruction of said habitat shall be considered as a form of cruelty to animals and its preservation is a way of protecting the animals.

SECTION 8: Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Act shall, upon conviction by final judgement, be punished by imprisonment of not less than six (6) months nor more than (2) years or a fine of not less than One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) or both at the discretion of the Court. If the violation is committed by a juridical person, the officer responsible thereof shall serve the imprisonment when imposed. If the violation is committed by an alien, he o she shall be immediately deported after the service of sentence without any further proceedings.

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islander · « **Reply #10 on:** May 14, 2011, 11:21:01 PM »

SECTION 9: All laws, acts, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are prelude or modified accordingly.

SECTION 10: This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved:

(SGD) JOSE DE VENECIA, JR.
Speaker of the House of Representatives

(SGD) NEPTALI GONZALES
President of the Senate

This Act, which is a consolidation of the Senate Bill No. 2120 and House Bill No. 9274, was finally passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on February 3, 1998 and February 2, 1998 respectively.

(SGD) ROBERTO P. NAZARENO
Secretary General
House of Representatives

(SGD) HEZEL P. GACUTAN
Secretary of the Senate

Approved: Feb. 11, 1998

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chicogon · « **Reply #11 on:** May 14, 2011, 11:36:33 PM »

Aw, kamolo pa diay kag type... soweee

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islander · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2011, 11:43:31 PM »

no prob, fr chic. cut and paste ra. naundang lang kog enter for a while kay nanghugas pa kog plato ug nanglimpyo sa litter boxes sa among mga iring. tulo ra ba ni sila ka kuwarto...

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chicogon · « **Reply #13 on:** May 15, 2011, 12:14:12 AM »

The Committee shall be composed of the official representatives of the following:

1.   The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG);
2.   Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS);
3.   Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) of the Department of Agriculture (DA);
4.   Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR);
5.   National Meat Inspection Commission (NMIC) of the DA;
6.   Agriculture Training Institute (ATI) of the DA;
7.   Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA);
8.   Veterinary Practitioners Association of the Philippines (VPAP);
9.   Philippine Animal Hospital Association (PAHA);
10.   Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS);
11.   Philippine Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA);
12.   Philippine Society of Swine Practitioners (PSSP);
13.   Philippine College of Canine Practitioners (PCCP); and
14.   Philippine Society of Animal Science (PSAS)

If I may add... as # 15

15. MTB = Mga Tigbantay ug Mananap sa Bohol (daghang animal enthusiasts deri)

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islander · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2011, 12:39:50 AM »

If I may add... as # 15

15. MTB = Mga Tigbantay ug Mananap sa Bohol (daghang animal enthusiasts deri)

hinaot unta nga ang ilang mga kontra bisag tawo di mananap ilang tinan-awan.

tan-awa ra god nang nos. 12 and 13 nga committee members; makalibog ang ngan. tiaw bay swine practitioners ug canine practitioners. naay medical practitioners ug legal practitioners nga klaro unsay gi-praktis. unsa man tawon ni sila? mopraktis ug baboy ug iro?

na, mo to-go na ning mananapa nga swerte kay way nagbantay. goodnight usa ko, fr chic. goodnight tb netizens! over and out.

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chicogon · « **Reply #15 on:** May 15, 2011, 02:32:58 AM »

12. Philippine Society of Swine Practitioners (PSSP);

13. Philippine College of Canine Practitioners (PCCP);

Maaoy akog mao ni silay hingaon ug yobab ug askal

Basin gusto silang mo monitor aron ilaon ang sobra, bwahahaha

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hubag bohol · « **Reply #16 on:** May 15, 2011, 04:13:02 PM »

tan-awa ra god nang nos. 12 and 13 nga committee members; makalibog ang ngan. tiaw bay swine practitioners ug canine practitioners. naay medical practitioners ug legal practitioners nga klaro unsay gi-praktis. unsa man tawon ni sila? mopraktis ug baboy ug iro?

Swine practitioner:

Canine practitioner:

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islander · « **Reply #17 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:31:49 AM »

aw, angayan man pod diay ni sila. pareha kaangayan ni my friend lorenz.

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islander · « **Reply #18 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:03:16 AM »

Maaoy akog mao ni silay hingaon ug yobab ug askal

Basin gusto silang mo monitor aron ilaon ang sobra, bwahahaha

where i am, naay nakaistorya nako nga ang taga government-run animal shelter nga employees mismo ang nagbaligya ug iro sa mga insik ug ubang pinoy diri. the price: 25 u.s. dollars per. ilang buhaton, kadto intawong condemned dogs (unclaimed strays) di kaayo nila tiwasan ug injection (for humane killing); nagginhawa pa intawon ug mosiyagit pa inig ihaw. ambot unsang klase ning mga tawhana nga labaw pa man ug ginhawa sa hayop.

ang nakaparat kay kaila nako tanang taga-animal shelter kay usa man ko sa mga regulars didto. mao nga sa pag-ingon sa nagsumbong nako nga aron ko maka-witness kay every friday ang delivery patindogon ko sa usa ka lugar, gidili ko sa akong amiga nga lady american lawyer here. siya na lang kuno ang bahala because i may end up defenseless against possible grudge attacks (batohon among balay o bunalan ug baseball bat among awto kay mao ra ba niy sakit sa mga tawo diri).

wa pa niy labot sa usa ka lugar diri nga naay mga pet crocodiles unya ilang pakan-on ug live puppies and kittens mao nga ang mga bata magpataka ug pamunit ug puppies and kittens kay himoon nilang basketball sa baba sa crocodile! huhuhu.

nakapanaad gyod ko nga malas ang reputation aning lugara paghawa nako kay i will leave no stone unturned (aherm!) to give it the worst publicity. tanan akong suwatan--- peta, aspac, wspa, hsus, all possible animal rights organizations worldwide kay mga isog ra ba ni sila, apilon pa nako ang atong kabataang barangay ug si barack obama kun magkalisod. magpatudlo pa gyod ko unsaon pag-post sa internet nga maapil sa google. i'm not that helpless, after all.

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chicogon · « **Reply #19 on:** May 17, 2011, 11:47:23 AM »

Anytime ma post sa internet (website) mogimaw na nas Google ug Yahoo (e.g., Google: Islander, Tubag Bohol). That simple

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islander · « **Reply #20 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:37:23 PM »

meaning, kun mo-post sa tubag bohol, mogawas pod sa google ug yahoo? say, people research on islander slippers, and animal abuse will come out? ngilngiga diay sa? kaingon nakog naay sudlan o enrolan o naa ba kahay salamangka usa makaapil sa google ug yahoo ...

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chicogon · « **Reply #21 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:43:02 PM »

meaning, kun mo-post sa tubag bohol, mogawas pod sa google ug yahoo? say, people research on islander slippers, and animal abuse will come out? ngilngiga diay sa? kaingon nakog naay sudlan o enrolan o naa ba kahay salamangka usa makaapil sa google ug yahoo ...

After sometime masuroyan ra nas gitawag nilang "web crawlers" dayon malista na dayon apil sa search engines. Pero kung nagdali ka, pwede sad nimo e submit sa gitawag nga search engines sites. Kasagaran naay bayad kung magpa list pero, daghan pod libre sama sa Google ug Yahoo. here's their site links:

Google Submit A Site
http://www.google.com/addurl/?continue=/addurl

Yahoo
http://siteexplorer.search.yahoo.com/au/free/request

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chicogon · « **Reply #22 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:48:10 PM »

Also... tagging is important pero depende sa imong gusto. Some people are afraid to include their real names, hometown or anything that will reveal their person-hood

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islander · « **Reply #23 on:** May 17, 2011, 06:08:50 PM »

thanks for the easy-to-understand tips, fr chic. now i've somewhere to start. as for tags, well, i'm one of those not too keen on including my real name; it is immaterial compared to the purpose.

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