[updated March 2010] Three Vehicles Full of Dogs Nabbed by Police [Jan. 2010] click image to enlarge A Series of Raids Conducted on Dog-meat Dish Serving Restaurants [Jan. 2010] Three of the biggest dog-meat dish serving restaurants in Baguio City were raided by the police and an animal welfare group inn a span of three weeks to test the Anti-Rabies Law of 2007. Quezon City, Metro Manila. December 21, 2009 - - The first test of the Anti-rabies Act of 2007 (R.A. 9482) against dog-meat dish serving restaurants were carried-out by the Central Intelligence & Detection Group-Cordillera Autonomous Region (CIDG-CAR) in cooperation with the animal-rights group, Animal Kingdom Foundation, Inc (AKF) in Baguio City, Benguet in a span of three weeks, November 25-December 18. The initial raid was done against the biggest dog-meat dish serving restaurant in Baguio City, the Comiles II restaurant located along Marcos highway which is openly frequented by avid dog-meat eaters of the said region. Confiscated is 8.5 kilos of assorted dog meat which was later condemned by the National Meat Inspection Service-Baguio City. Five persons were charged violating R.A. 9482 and its Implementing Rules and Regulation which states that it is illegal to trade, buy and sell dogs and dog meats for human consumption. The second and third raids, done simultaneously, were conducted on December 18 at Katipunan I and II within the central district of Baguio City. Both eateries serve exclusive dog meat dishes. Both owners of the connecting establishments were charged in court. AKF, in partnership with the Philippine National Police, have apprehended dog traders in the past and rescued scores of slaughter-bound dogs in the process. GSQuimpo.AKF

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Thirty-five Slaughtered & Two Live Dogs Recovered [Sept. 2009] A vehicle bound north of Luzon with plate number ACZ 361 was intercepted by the Philippine police on September 5 within Rosario, La Union. There were 35 butchered dogs and 3 live dogs recovered. However, the other one eventually perished … [Read more...]

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10 Slaughter-Bound Dogs Rescued!
(July 9, 2009)

Thru Luis, Heide and Liezl, the PNP of Calauan, Laguna informed AKF yesterday (July 9) that they have 10 Philippine Native Dogs (PND) recovered from two persons, namely Angelito T. Manalo, 62 and Ruel Javier Jasareno, 29, both of Biñan, Laguna. They were apprehended during a mobile checkpoint.

I immediately coordinated the news to Colonel Gumiran, Suzanne and Liezl (for pick-up purposes). A series of phone calls after, and upon learning that the AKF truck is not available due to it being serviced by Mitsubishi-Quezon Avenue for repairs, I rented an L300 FB Van to take the dogs from Laguna and bring them to Tarlac.

The national office of Colonel Gumiran, upon their confirmation of the said operation, called the said town's police station and relayed the news to me that the case filed by PO3 Mortel and his team was dismissed by Fiscal Samuel Samuela of Calamba, Laguna based on, according to the Calauan PNP, the following contents of R.A. 8485:

Sec. 4. It shall be the duty of any owner or operator of any land, air or water public utility transporting pet, wildlife and all other animals to provide in all cases adequate, clean and sanitary facilities for the safe conveyance and delivery thereof to their consignee at the place of consignment. They shall provide sufficient food and water for such animals while in transit for more than twelve (12) hours or whenever necessary.

No public utility shall transport any such animal without a written permit from the Director of the Bureau of Animal Industry or his/her authorized representative. No cruel confinement or restraint shall be made on such animals while being transported. [Continue]

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posted August 2009

Vehicle Full of Slaughter-bound Dogs Intercepted!!!
BBC Witnesses Rescue of Slaughter-bound Dogs!!!

The Animal Kingdom Foundation conducted a seizure operation on February 21, 2007 and was able to apprehend a delivery of one hundred dogs bound for slaughter, piled up inside a truck's cargo hold. The British Broadcasting Network composed of a producer / journalist and cameraman, who were supposed to do a feature on AKF's Animal Rehabilitation and Rescue Center in Capas, Tarlac witnessed the event.

AKF earlier scheduled two separate rescue operations in Nueva Ecija and Baguio when they received word from BBC about the planned feature. Informed about the scheduled operations, BBC agreed to join the operation but as the day of the two raids approached, it became apparent that these would not push through. The application of a search warrant meant for an illegal slaughterhouse in Baguio was denied and the dog-meat dealers in Nueva Ecija have become wary in their transactions with the undercover personnel and assets of AKF. Most of the dog-meat dealers mentioned that the primetime news of the recent raids and features in two big networks, Channels 2 and 7, concerning dog-meat trading had greatly affected their businesses.

AKF researcher, Greg S. Quimpo and Management Head Suzanne Llanera met in the rescue center and discussed the possibility of conducting an immediate interception of deliveries. Mr. Quimpo contacted his asset in Batangas where dog-meat trading was prevalent, and inquired if there would be any deliveries to the north by a known dog-meat trader. The asset sent two of his trusted men to buy a dog at the known trader's stockhouse and to fish for information at the same time. They reported back that there was a delivery and the vehicle had left moments before they arrived. Not knowing which were illegally used, Greg was provided by the asset of three possible license plates used by the delivery vehicle, which was a jeepney. At that point, only a few hours were left to coordinate with the police. The AKF team together with the BBC crew and International Wildlife Coalition Ttrust (IWCT) Chairman John Hawkridge split into two groups---Suzanne , John Hawkridge with the BBC team and Greg with the Mabalacat local police --positioned at checkpoints where the dog-traders might pass through. The odds were stacked against the two teams for the chances of intercepting a delivery that night was very slim despite confirmation by the asset of the delivery. There were other routes available for the delivery vehicle in the area.[Continue]

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posted Aug. 17, 2008
Finally, Two Dog Traders to Suffer One Year Jail Term Each

Candon City, Ilocos Sur- Finally for more than one year of court proceedings, two legitimate dog traders are sentenced each for one year jail term. From the decision of Candon City Municipal Trial Court held by Honorable Judge Modesto L. Quismorio, Jr., the verdict thus reads, "In view of all the foregoing evidence, the court find the accused Richard Maravilla and Rosano Del Rosario guilty beyond reasonable doubts as co-principals by direct participation in the commission of the crime charged and here sentences them to suffer the straight penalty of imprisonment of ONE (1) YEAR pursuant to section 8 of Republic Act 8485.

City Prosecutor Emmy Lou V. Rubang-Mangasar representing the prosecution, narrates that the accused did not expect the decision to be against them, they were "...speechless while shaking their heads, the police immediately handcuffed the two and brought them to the city jail," Pros. Mangasar added.

Updated Aug. 2008
AKFI seizes butchered dogs in Baguio raid
By: Nixon A. Canlapan

CRUELTY TO ANIMAL -- The raiding team places the burned dogs’ carcasses in sacks.

The Animal Kingdom Foundation Inc., a London-based animal rights group, raised the fight against animal abuse to the next level with simultaneous raids on dog traders in Baguio City yesterday, the day the anti-rabies law took effect.

At 7:30 a.m., the group, accompanied by members of the National Meat Inspection Service led by OIC director Dr. Florentino Pintor, the Criminal Investigation Detection Group led by SPO4 Risal Malicsi, and the AKF led by Brando D. Gegway, AKF senior investigative researcher, raided the Baguio Public Market and arrested several dog meat vendors and one dog trader.

George Quimpo, officer in charge of the Philippine Chapter of the AKF said the suspects are now at the custody of the Baguio City Police. He said the traders will be charged with violation of R.A. 9482 or the Philippine Anti-Rabies Law, specifically Section 7 which prohibits trading of dog meats. The suspects were identified as Pio Montano, 38 and Nelson Patacsil, 27, who yielded seven butchered dogs; Brayn Angala, 19, with four butchered dogs and Jovito Corpus, 42, with three dead dogs.

“We hope to show to dog traders that we are serious in our campaign against dog meat trade,” Quimpo said.

He said the new law “has more teeth than the previous one.”