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Issued by:
Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)
Officer-in-Charge/Director: Dr. Christian J. D. Fougman, DVM
Date: November 7, 2025
Subject: Implementation of Animal Welfare Measures during Preemptive Evacuation in Anticipation of Tropical Storm โFung-Wongโ (Local Name: Uwan)
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Purpose
The advisory reminds all Local Government Units (LGUs), veterinary offices, agriculture offices, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (DRRMCs), and the public to ensure animal welfare during preemptive or mandatory evacuations ahead of Tropical Storm Fung-Wong (Uwan).
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Legal Basis
Republic Act No. 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998)
Republic Act No. 10631 (Amendment of RA 8485)
These laws require that all animal owners and caretakers provide:
Adequate care, shelter, and protection for animals
Humane handling, transport, and treatment
Prevention of neglect or abandonment
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Key Directives
LGUs must integrate animal evacuation and welfare protection into their local disaster response plans.
Designate temporary animal holding areas in coordination with local veterinary/agriculture offices.
Ensure safe and humane transport, evacuation, and sheltering of animals.
Coordinate closely with:
Local DRRMCs
Provincial/Regional Veterinary Offices
Animal Welfare Enforcement Officers (AWEOS)
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Guidelines for Animal Owners
Animal owners, farmers, and pet guardians should:
Move animals to safe, elevated areas away from flood zones.
Prepare animal evacuation kits (feed, water, medicines, identification).
Avoid leaving animals tethered or exposed.
Practice humane handling and transport at all times.
Report injured, stray, or abandoned animals to the nearest veterinary or barangay office.
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