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R.A. No. 8485,as Amended by R.A. No. 10631Animal Welfare Act of
the Philippines
Overview on Animal WelfareInternational Organization(s) and
StandardsFive (5) Basic Freedom of AnimalsPhilippine Legislation on
Animal WelfareWorld Organization for Animal HealthOffice
International des Epizooties (OIE) which is based in ParisCurrently
has 180 member countriesPhilippines is a memberSets the minimum
standards of animal health in the worldUniversal Declaration on
Animal Welfare (UDAW)Animal Welfare Organizations to achieve a
universal declaration at the United NationsPrinciple: Recognize
animals as sentient beingRecognize that animal welfare is an issue
of importanceFive (5) Basic Freedoms of AnimalsFreedom from thirst
and hungerFreedom from discomfortFreedom from painFreedom to
express normal behaviorFreedom from fear and distress
Philippine Legislation on Animal WelfareRepublic Act No. 8485The
Animal Welfare Act of 1998Former President Fidel V. RamosApproved:
February 11, 1998Effectivity: February 26, 1998
Philippine Legislation on Animal Welfare, AmendmentRepublic Act
No. 10631Benigno S. Aquino IIIApproved: October 30,
2013Effectivity: November 14, 2014
R.A. No. 8485,as Amended by R.A. No. 10631Coverage of
LawTerrestrial AnimalsAquatic AnimalsMarine AnimalsA mammal bird or
beeAll life stages of fish, molluscs, crustaceans and amphibians
originating from aquaculture establishments or removed from the
wild, for farming purposes, for release into the environment, for
human consumption or for ornamental purposesAnimals that live in
saltwaterAnimal Welfare, defined under the amendmentAnimal welfare
pertains to the physical and psychological well-being of animals.
It includes, but not limited to, the avoidance of abuse,
maltreatment, cruelty and exploitation of animals by humans by
maintaining appropriate standards of accommodation, feeding and
general care, the prevention and treatment of disease and the
assurance of freedom from fear, distress, harassment, and
unnecessary discomfort and pain, and following animals to express
normal behavior.Animal Welfare vs Animal RightsThe Rights
PositionThe Welfare PositionMoralityMorally wrongMorally
rightBenefitsShould not use animals to benefit ourselvesCan use
animals to benefit ourselvesInterestsInterest of animals not
overruled by human interestsOur interest are always more
importantPainNo infliction of pain nor deathNo unnecessary
infliction of pain nor deathHumane TreatmentHumanely and eliminate
the human made causes of animal sufferingAs humanely as convenient
to usSource: ARF (Animal Rights Fund) Newsletter)Animal Welfare vs
Animal ConservationConservation cares about species and extinction
whereas animal welfare cares about the individual animal and its
sufferringCertificate of RegistrationProof that the facilities of
establishments for animals are adequate, clean and sanitary and
will not be used for nor cause pain and/or suffering to the
animalsVALIDITY: 1 year, unless earlier cancelled; renewable from
year to yearRegulatory BodyDepartment of the Bureau of Animal
IndustrySupervise and regulate the establishment, operation and
maintenance of animal facilitiesDirector may call upon the
assistance of any Government agencyTransportation of
AnimalsSufficient food and water for such animals shall be provided
while in transit for more than twelve (12) hours or whenever
necessaryWritten permit shall be obtained from the Director of the
Bureau of Animal IndustryCommittee on Animal WelfareIssue the
necessary rules and regulation for the strict implementation of the
provisions of this ActSetting of safety and sanitary
standardsGuidelines shall be reviewed by the Committee every three
yearsExempting CircumstancesReligious ritualsAffliction of an
incurable disease (euthanasia)Emergency
slaughter/euthanasiaPrevention of an imminent danger to the life or
limb of a human beingExempting CircumstancesAnimal population
controlAuthorized research or experimentsOther analogous groundsAs
determined by a duly licensed veterinarian
AbandonmentAbandonment means the relinquishment of all right,
title, claim, or possession of the animal with the intention of not
reclaiming it or resuming its ownership or
possession.UnlawfulSection 7, under RA 8485It shall be the duty of
every person to protect the natural habitat of the wildlife. The
destruction of said habitat shall be considered as a form of
cruelty to animals and its preservation is a way of protecting the
animals.Prohibitions & PenaltiesIndividualJuridical
PersonAlienSpecial CasesIndividual
PenaltiesPenaltyImprisonmentWithout incapacitating the animal to
survive on its own6 months 1 year< Php 30,000.00Severly injured
and needing human intervention to sustain its life1 year & 1
day 1 year & 6 months< Php 50,000.00
Death of the animal1 year & 6 months & 1 day 2 years<
Php 100,000.00
Juridical PersonsThe officer responsible thereofAlienImmediate
deportation after service of sentence w/o any further
proceedingSpecial CasesPenaltyImprisonmentSyndicate2 years & 1
day 3 years< Php 250,000.00
Offender who makes business out of cruelty to an animalPublic
officer or employeeAt least 3 animals are involvedEnforcement
officersNGOsCitizen GroupsCommunity organizationsOther VolunteersIn
partnership with the Philippine National Police and National Bureau
of InvestigationAnimal welfare shouldnt be a law; it should be in
the heart.Dra. Verna AgriamRegional Animal Welfare
OfficerDepartment of Agirculture, Region VII
