Did you know that your pets may suffer from heat stroke too?

Pia Piquero 04/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As temperatures climb and heat waves become increasingly common, the spotlight often falls on the effects of rising heat index on humans. However, a lesser-discussed yet equally concerning aspect is the impact on…

PAWS to file charges vs. Killua’s ‘killer’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Animal welfare and rights group Philippine Animal Welfare Society (Paws) will be filing charges against the man accused of killing Killua, a golden retriever dog, in Camarines Sur. Paws, in a statement, said…

Moalboal gov’t launches investigation on viral diving incident

Morexette Marie Erram 03/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The local government of Moalboal town in southwestern Cebu reminded the public not to touch marine wildlife when diving in their seawaters. This after a diver was caught on video touching a passing turtle while…

DENR-7 to blame for king cobra sightings in Cebu? Agency refutes claims of netizens

Pia Piquero 03/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Is the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to blame for sightings of king cobras here? Snake sightings, particularly of king cobras locally known as banakon, have been on the rise in Cebu, causing concern…

Understanding king cobras: Why we should not kill them

Pia Piquero 02/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – King cobras, locally known as “banakon,” have recently been stirring residents of local communities in Cebu due to the numerous sightings of these reptiles. From the first reported sighting on December 27 last…

Snakebite treatment in Cebu City barangays ‘feasible’ but…

Pia Piquero 02/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The distribution of snakebite treatments per barangay in Cebu is feasible. But an expert raised certain concerns. Dr. Beethoven Bongon, a toxicologist at the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC), spoke to CDN…

Love Your Pet Day: Celebrating our furbabies

Charen Alegres-USJR Intern 02/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Today is Love Your Pet Day, a day dedicated to loving our pets and celebrating the unconditional love they bring to our lives. Our pets enrich our lives with their presence and affection, from…

If you spot a snake, call this DENR-7 hotline

Pia Piquero and Kim Ablaña 02/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) is urging those who spot snakes to call its hotline number. This is in response to the numerous sightings of king cobras…

City vet: ‘Do not kill king cobras if you’re not threatened’

Pia Piquero and Kim Ablaña 02/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A veterinarian is urging residents to refrain from killing king cobras if they do not feel threatened. Jessica Maribojoc, head of Cebu City’s Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF), stated that all species,…

Christmas is for every creature: A dog shelter’s story

Immae Lachica 12/15/2023

In the quiet Barangay of Can-asujan, a sanctuary emerges just a few kilometers away from the busy highway in Carcar City—a haven for the voiceless, where a symphony of barks extends a warm welcome to all. Founder…

Here’s why we should be thankful for our dogs

Immae Lachica 11/23/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— Our furry companions bring boundless joy into our lives, reminding us daily to cherish the simple pleasures. From their wagging tails to the kisses they give, they easily make a “ruff” day a…

Courtship of Philippine eagle pair captured on film

Edwin Fernandez 11/15/2023

COTABATO CITY—Government wildlife conservationists documented last week the courtship of a pair of the national bird in the Cotabato province side of Mt. Apo, the country’s highest peak. Shirley Uy, protected area superintendent of the Mt. Apo…

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