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Philippines

Memorandum Issued on the Animal Welfare Act

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Citation: Memorandum Circular - NO. 2003-153 (on the AWA)

Last Checked by Web Center Staff: 11/2010

Summary: This Memorandum concerns Republic Act No. 8485, other wise known as the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, passed to protect and promote the welfare of all animals in the Philippines. The Memorandum was issued because, despite the passage of the Act, reports reaching the Committee on Animal Welfare indicate the continued cruelty to animals, especially dogs, in the country today. As a result, the Memorandum directs the Local Chief Executives to appoint a Veterinarian, enact an ordinance aimed at protecting and promoting animal welfare, conduct a sustained information drive that addresses animal rights and the hazards of eating dog and cat meat, and apprehend and prosecute those engaged in illegal trading of animals. The Memorandum states that "strict compliance" is required.

Statute in Full:

Memorandum No. 2003-153 Concerning Republic Act No. 8485, otherwise known as the Animal Welfare Act of 1998 (pdf file - 127.88 KB).

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