Fur parents accuse Cebu-based group of profiting from free veterinary program

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A group offering spay and neuter services to Cebuano fur parents is in hot waters after being accused of financially profiting from a free spay and neuter here. The matter has reached Dr.…

Cebu City remains ASF-free, DVMF says

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 07/29/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The highly contagious African Swine Fever (ASF) has not yet been detected in Cebu City, according to the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF). The head of the DVMF, Jessica Maribojoc, said…

Animal welfare training for cops’ plan gets Cebu City police support

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 07/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) backs plans of the city’s Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries to let police undergo animal welfare training as the latter pushes for animal welfare desks in…

Cebu City DVMF wants police to undergo animal welfare training

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/08/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) is hoping that policemen can be trained for animal welfare as they push for animal welfare desks in the police stations.  The DVMF…

Over 1,000 kilos of hot meat confiscated in Cebu City since June 2021

Dyrecka Letigio 10/12/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hot meat or meat without the proper inspection certification has become rampant in the mountain barangays in Cebu City this year. So far, the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) has confiscated…

Price hikes of pork this Christmas, New Year expected

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/11/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) warns that prices of pork products may increase this holiday season due to high demand.  Dr. Jennifer Laurente, DVMF head, said the ban…

Cebu City DVMF: It’s safe to eat pork despite entry of ASF

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 09/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Even with the confirmed entry of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country, it is still safe to eat pork, at least in Cebu City. This was the pronouncement of Doctor Jennifer Laurente, the…

Death of pigs in Lusaran not ASF, says DMVF chief

Delta Derycka C. Letigio 08/28/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The official results are still not out regarding the cause of death of three pigs in Barangay Lusaran but an official of the Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) says the animals…

DVMF warns against repacked canned meat from ASF-infected countries

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) warned the public of canned meat from African Swine Fever (ASF)-infected countries that may have been repacked and sold to the public again. Doctor Alice Utlang, head…

Cebu Zoo: A haven for rescued animals no more

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 09/16/2016

(Conclusion) When Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña gave off the impression that he didn’t care about what will happen to the animals at the Cebu Zoo by leaving the facility with no one to care for them, it…

Cebu City slaughterhouse ordered closed by Sept. 1

Margarette Managaytay 08/17/2016

THE Cebu City government ordered the closure of its own slaughterhouse in Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City starting Sept. 1. The slaughterhouse will cease operations by August 31, said Dr. Alice Utlang, head of the city’s Department of…

Askals take center stage in Asong Pinoy Day

06/30/2016

ISRAEL’S native dog, Canaan, was highly regarded as guards for the Bedouin tribes and as messengers and sentry dogs for the Hagana, the Jewish Defense Forces before Israel became a state. In stark contrast, the Philippines’ askal…

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