Cebu City establishments with stray dogs urged: Get them spayed, neutered

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 07/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The chief of the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) has urged all establishments in the city to get stray dogs spayed and neutered through their office. “Base sa City Ordinance No.…

Cebu City brgy chiefs urged: Hold vaccination drives to stop rise of rabies cases

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Barangay captains in Cebu City are encouraged to conduct vaccination campaigns on animals to prevent the rise of cases of rabies in their areas. Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon made the call in…

Rescued dogs from Adlaon up for adoption until Monday – DVMF

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Four of the eight dogs fit for adoption among the more than 100 rescued dogs in an abandoned shelter in Barangay Adlaon in Cebu City had already found new homes, said the Cebu…

Cebu City continues pig testing to upgrade ASF status

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/31/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) continues to conduct ASF disease surveillance and disease investigation in the city. Dr. Jessica Maribojoc, DVMF head, said the continued ASF disease surveillance…

DVMF to Cebu City residents: Report death of pigs, suspected ASF cases

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 03/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) in Cebu City is urging residents here to immediately report to their office the deaths of pigs or any suspect cases of the of the…

Cebu City is ASF-free, says DVMF official

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—An official of the Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) said on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, that the city remains African Swine Fever (ASF)-free as of the moment. Dr. Jessica Maribojoc, Cebu…

Cebu City DVMF offers free anti-rabies vaccination, low-cost ligation for pets

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 02/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The celebration of love month is not just for people.  It may also include pampering and giving extra attention to our pets, which, in one way or the other, hold a special relationship…

Meet Charlie, the ambassador for Aspins

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/17/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Asong Pinoy, or Aspin, may be the most common and overlooked breed of dogs in the country. They can easily be ignored or outshined by the more famous breeds of dogs. Yet…

Cebu City bares activities for Asong Pinoy Day on July 17

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/09/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The beloved Asong Pinoy will be the star of the show on July 17, 2022, as the Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) is set to celebrate the 12th Asong…

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…

Cebu City adapts province’s extension of ban on pork, poultry products

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/26/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City is adapting the province’s extension of the ban on pork and poultry products from areas affected by the African Swine Fever and the Avian Influenza (bird flu). Mayor Michael Rama said…

Cebu City DVMF warns against Korean brand of luncheon meat sold online

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/05/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) is warning the public against buying a Korean brand of luncheon meat commonly called “Korean Spam” being sold online. Pork products from the…

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