Iloilo City - Office of the City Veterinarian

03/12/2024

Happiest birthday to our beloved Mayor Jerry Treñas!

27/11/2024

CITY'S ANIMAL WELFARE INITIATIVES LAUDED

Local advocate groups lauded Iloilo City's leap in securing animal welfare with the establishment of animal welfare desks in all city police precincts.

"We are thankful and happy being able to collaborate with the city government and the authorities because the number one deterrent to animal cruelty is that the public knows we have animal welfare desks," said Shiela Marie Barredo of Furry Friends Second Chance.

The City Council passed this year the Iloilo City Animal Welfare Ordinance, which mandates the establishment of Animal Welfare Desks in all 10 police stations here, each with a designated Animal Welfare Officer.

These desks serve as a venue for legal action on reported animal cruelty cases, such as starvation, neglect, and improper confinement.

"Be responsible pet owners because Iloilo City now has police animal welfare desks and measures have been locally institutionalized," Marivic Lai of Team Rescue Iloilo said.

A launching ceremony and ceremonial signing of the Pledge of Commitment were held at Iloilo City Police Station 7 (Tanza) on November 22.

Violators will incur fines ranging from P2,000 to P5,000 and revocation of their right to own a pet animal.

Pets or companion animals, under Regulation Ordinance No. 2024-141, are defined as any domesticated or tamed animal that is maintained primarily for the purpose of providing a person with company, protection, or enjoyment, as opposed to being utilized as a working animal, livestock, or for laboratory research.

Councilor Ely Estante, chairperson of the city council's animal welfare committee, expressed eagerness for the creation of an Animal Welfare Council.

"Accredited NGOs will have a representation in the council. This will steer the direction for us in the city and the related ordinances passed for promoting animal welfare here," Estante said.

Meanwhile, to complement this initiative, Barredo encouraged pet owners to have their pets spayed or neutered to prevent the birth of animals that might otherwise face neglect or abandonment and generally protect the broader public health.

To note, the Iloilo City government offers these services for free at the USWAG Spay and Neuter Community Clinic at Motorpool Compound on Delgado Street, Barangay Infante, Molo.

MOVING FORWARD

To follow this step in making Iloilo City a safe space for animals, the city government will reach out to schools for a widespread information dissemination campaign.

"We plan to partner with schools and have our students and stakeholders understand the importance of anti-rabies vaccination, waste management, especially in public spaces, and general welfare," Councilor Jose Maria Miguel Treñas, author of the ordinance, said.

He also revealed that they plan to establish animal shelters per district and, at the grassroots level, create animal welfare committees in barangays.

He added that they would fast-track the establishment of the Iloilo City Pound and Animal Shelter.

The city will also endeavor to implement a Pet Identification and Unified Data Storage with Microchip System (PIUOSMS), wherein each registered dog or cat shall be implanted with a microchip, a permanent and tamper-proof electronic/digital identification and data storage system. (Pearl Socias/Iloilo City PIO)

22/11/2024

A significant stride towards improving animal welfare. By working together, we can create a more compassionate and humane City for our furry friends.

21/11/2024

A significant step towards enhancing animal welfare in the City of Iloilo.

13/11/2024

AWEO REFRESHER TRAINING

In preparation for the launching of Animal Welfare Desks in all police precincts in Iloilo City, a briefing and/or reactivation meeting with Animal Welfare Enforcement Officers (AWEOs) was conducted today November 13, 2024 at the ICPO Conference Room.

All police precincts in the city will have Animal Welfare Desks, and an Animal Welfare Officer will be designated therein. This is in accordance with the newly passed Regulation Ordinance for the Protection and Promotion of Animal Welfare.

The Iloilo City Government, together with the Iloilo City Police Office and the Department of Agriculture, commit to protect animal welfare and prevent animal cruelty, neglect and abuse.

07/11/2024

HAVE YOUR PETS VACCINATED FOR FREE

The Barangay Mass Rabies Vaccination initiative of the Iloilo City Government, through the Office of the City Veterinarian, was conducted yesterday November 6, 2024 at Barangays North and South Baluarte, Molo District.

Walk-in clients may also avail of the free rabies vaccination at the Office of the City Veterinarian, located inside the Motorpool Compound, Delgado St., Iloilo City.

It is our commitment to ensure that rabies cases in the city will be managed, if not prevented, to promote a healthier environment for both animals and humans alike.

06/11/2024

RABIES VACCINATION SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

For vaccination venues, please coordinate with your barangay officials.

Vaccination will begin at 8:30 AM until 11:00 AM. See you there fur-parents! 🦮🐈

06/11/2024

CITY-WIDE RABIES VACCINATION PROGRAM CONTINUES

The Barangay Rabies Vaccination initiative of the Iloilo City Government, through the Office of the City Veterinarian, was simultaneously conducted yesterday November 5, 2024 at Barangays East Baluarte, Infante and Cochero.

Walk-in clients may also avail of the free rabies vaccination at the Office of the City Veterinarian, located inside the Motorpool Compound, Delgado St., Iloilo City.

It is our commitment to ensure that rabies cases in the city will be managed, if not prevented, to promote a healthier environment for both animals and humans alike.

04/11/2024

SPAY & NEUTER PROGRAM

Please be informed that Spay and Neuter Operations have been temporarily suspended due to unavailability of anesthetic medicines to be used for the operation. We will keep you posted as soon as operations resume.

31/10/2024

31/10/2024

CITY-WIDE RABIES VACCINATION PROGRAM CONTINUES

The Barangay Rabies Vaccination initiative of the Iloilo City Government, through the Office of the City Veterinarian, was simultaneously conducted on October 30 and October 31 at Barangays Bo. Obrero, Mansaya, Loboc, Lapuz Norte, Jalandoni Estate, Libertad, Progreso, Punong, Lapuz Sur, Alalasan and Sinikway, completing the vaccination for the whole Lapuz District.

Walk-in clients may also avail of the free rabies vaccination at the Office of the City Veterinarian, located inside the Motorpool Compound, Delgado St., Iloilo City.

It is our commitment to ensure that rabies cases in the city will be managed, if not prevented, to promote a healthier environment for both animals and humans alike.

24/10/2024

JICA VISITS OCV

The Office of the City Veterinarian welcomed the Social Development Section of JICA Philippines Office to discuss their new technical cooperation project focused on Rapid Rabies Diagnosis and Response, which aims to enhance rabies surveillance and response in the country.

Mr. Yamash*ta Yuki, JICA Representative , Ms. Maryann Bakisan, Senior Program Officer and Ms. Ycon Orsolino, Program Officer came to visit the OCV to assess rabies incidence and management efforts in the city, for both animals and humans.

The Office is excited to collaborate on future projects with JICA Philippines, for the welfare of our fur-babies in the city.

22/10/2024

21/10/2024

Our Girl-City Veterinarian from PHINMA-UI, Stazy Therese Magarse.

16/10/2024

08/10/2024

MEAT SAFETY WEEK

In celebration of the 31st Meat Safety and Consciousness Week, the Office of the City Veterinarian joined the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS), in collaboration with the Local Economic and Enterprise Office (LEEO) yesterday October 7, 2024 held at the SM City Iloilo. To kickstart the celebration, stakeholders from different sectors including public market vendors, private meat shops, and lechon vendors across Iloilo City gathered at the venue for the Meat Safety Advocacy Seminar.

As the OCV works hand in hand with the LEEO in regulating our city slaughter house, City Veterinarian Dr. Abulencia shared knowledge and practices on regulatory inspections and city regulations and standards in relation to safe meat processing and handling.

The Iloilo City Government remains committed in raising awareness and upholding the highest meat quality and safety standards in the city.

05/10/2024

Come one and come all, and bring your furry friends too! 🥳😺🐶

Games and prizes await at Plaza Libertad as we celebrate our fur-babies today!