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In an effort to address the mounting problem of abandoned an… Continue

It is estimated that around 500,000 dogs are killed annually in the Philippine Islands for human consumption. Eating dogs has been illegal since 1998 when RA 8485 (the Philippine Animal Welfare Act) became a law, but because of a lack of enforcement, live dogs and dog meat are sold ope… Continue

So who eats dog meat and where does it come from? Although the majority of the Filipino population is against eating their dear family pet, or anyone else's for that matter, there is still a large group of people located primarily in and around Baguio City and in the Cordilleras region who partake in the eating of dog meat. This is probably because dog meat is traded so openly and because there are numerous restaurants and eateries (approximately 60) that serve dog meat. The dogs that supply… Continue