By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Grace Poe said she will continue pushing for the bill strengthening the animal welfare law.
“Ako naman sa Senado, patuloy nating pinaglalaban ang karapatan ng mga alaga nating aso at pusa kasama ng mga pet owners,” Poe said.
Poe also lauded the initiatives of private groups and individuals helping improve the situation of animals.
“Kapag sama-samang kumikilos ang mga pribadong grupo at indibidwal para sa isang adbokasiya, marami talagang matutulungan,” the senator added.
Poe is the author of Senate Bill No. 2458 seeking to strengthen the Animal Welfare Act.
The bill pushes to equip barangays with animal welfare programs to allow them to act effectively against cruelty indicents.
The measure aims also to establish standards geared towards engendering responsible pet ownership, as well as ethical behavior and accountability from all those who have control over or provide care to animals.
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