Thinking of getting a dog?

Thea C. Rinen 04/05/2017

  HAVE you been thinking of getting a pet, particularly a dog, for the first time? Dogs are endearing, and the experience can be delightful and rewarding. They teach you about empathy. Studies have shown that there…

MAO BA?

Editorial 02/22/2017

RUDE SECRETARY THE secretary of a southern Cebu mayor acted quite rude towards a reporter who asked for an interview with her boss. While telling the reporter to wait, the secretary didn’t bother putting the call on…

#CDNMayForever: Of Dogs and Cats

Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/08/2017

While couples on Valentine’s Day may be busy dining in the city’s fanciest restaurants, watching the latest Hollywood films, or just “Netflix-and-chilling” at home, Annalyn Aizpuru will be out on the streets feeding stray dogs just like…

MAO BA?

Editorial 01/27/2017

TOO MUCH OF A COINCIDENCE When an intelligence branch of a police unit in Cebu conducted two buy-bust operations simultaneously, it raised suspicions on some people. A Siloy pal was incredulous that the operations in different places…

‘Watch out for stray animals’

Dominic D. Yasay, Inna Mejia 01/23/2017

Mandaue City residents were told to report the presence of any stray animals in their areas to their barangay officials to determine if they are rabid and pose any health risk to their communities. “The City Veterinary…

First aid for animal bites: rabies shots not garlic

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/22/2017

GET anti-rabies shots if you are bitten by a dog, cat or rat. Dr. Joanri Riveral, Medical Officer III of Department of Health (DOH-7) said rubbing garlic on the bite wound will not kill the rabies virus…

Oro filmmakers under fire for dog slaughter

Apple Ta-as 01/02/2017

“ORO” filmmakers are now under fire for “killing a dog” in the movie. The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has called the attention of the MMFF executive committee to investigate the “dog slaughter” scene. In a letter…

‘Jelak’ the K9 dog – PDEA’s weapon of choice in the fight against drugs

Norman V. Mendoza 07/30/2016

  JELAK is one lucky dog. In a country where street dogs are a dime a dozen, Jelak does not only have a home but is also well-fed and sleeps in an air-conditioned room. Moreover, his so-called…

Tension sparks as China prepare for dog festival

06/17/2016

Yulin, China – International groups and celebrities, backed by millions of foreign petitioners, have rallied against an annual dog meat festival in the Chinese city of Yulin: but the protests may have backfired, residents say, spurring more…

Toledo fire kills girl, 8

Jhunnex Napallacan, Rene F. Alima 04/20/2016

An 8-year-old girl died when she was trapped inside her grandmother’s burning house while trying to save her pet Chihuahua at near midnight yesterday in Sitio Hi-way Central, Barangay Don Andres Soriano (DAS), Toledo City. Senior Fire…

Man shot dead for hitting dog, bullying

Rene F. Alima 04/12/2016

A 69-year-old man died after he was shot by the owner of the dog that he hit with a slingshot last Monday night in Barangay Baliang, Danao City. The victim, Maximo Tapia, was hit in the face.…

Just like pups

Loreen Sarmiento 11/22/2015

I didn’t expect to play delivery nurse  to my Labrador right in my living room! It was a first. In 2012, my first Labrador gave birth  to 7 pups but because I didn’t want  a mess in…

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