MANILA, Philippines — Proposed amendments to the Animal Welfare Act, including tougher penalties for those who cause animal injuries or deaths, have received renewed attention after a case in Bulacan. Akbayan party-list Rep. Percival Cendaña has called for the passage of a bill that seeks stronger protection of animals. The lawmaker did so in response to reports on the dumping of 29 dead pets’ remains in the City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. If enacted, House Bill No. 11495 will amend the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, as amended by Republic Act No. 10631, and further strengthen the country’s animal […]...

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