EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No. _______ 
Introduced by Representatives DAVID “JAY-JAY” C. SUAREZ, 
ANNA MARIE VILLARAZA-SUAREZ, and ALETA C. SUAREZ 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A VETERINARY HOSPITAL IN THE SOUTHERN LUZON STATE 
UNIVERSITY (SLSU) CAMPUS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CATANAUAN, 
PROVINCE OF QUEZON, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The prevailing cases of dog bites inflicted with rabies are still a public health problem in 
the Philippines. These unfortunate losses in the lives of our people could be prevented 
had there been an easy access to animal proper care and treatment and even the 
necessary vaccination. 
The legislative intent of this measure is to establish a Veterinary Hospital in the Southern 
Luzon State University Catanauan Campus. This will provide many households with pet 
dogs and cats to receive proper care and treatment, and even anti-rabies vaccination. It 
will also serve as a training facility for our future veterinarians as it will be strategically 
constructed in the university.  
Consistent with the provision1 of the Animal Welfare Act, the Director of the Bureau of 
Animal Industry will supervise and regulate the establishment, operation, and 
maintenance of the Veterinary Hospital herein sought. 
The core objective of this proposed bill is to protect and promote the welfare of pet 
household animals. As a fully operating veterinary hospital, this is expected to provide 
services such as, but not limited to, spray and neuter castration, deworming, and ear 
cleaning.  
1 Section 3 of RA No. 8485, otherwise known as the “Animal Welfare Act” 
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In view thereof, the passage of this bill is respectfully requested. 
DAVID "JAY-JAY" C. SUAREZ 
ANNA MARIE VILLARAZA-SUAREZ 
ALETA C. SUAREZ 


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE  
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
Second Regular Session 
) 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
HOUSE BILL No. _______ 
Introduced by Representatives DAVID “JAY-JAY” C. SUAREZ, 
ANNA MARIE VILLARAZA-SUAREZ, and ALETA C. SUAREZ 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A VETERINARY HOSPITAL IN THE SOUTHERN LUZON STATE 
UNIVERSITY (SLSU) CAMPUS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CATANAUAN, 
PROVINCE OF QUEZON, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Section 1. Establishment Clause. There is hereby established a Veterinary 
Hospital in the Southern Luzon State University Campus in the Municipality of Catanauan, 
Province of Quezon, under the supervision and control of the Bureau of Animal Industry 
(BAI). 
Sec. 2. Provision of Lot. The provincial government shall provide a lot where 
the Veterinary Hospital shall be constructed. 
Sec. 3. Design, Policies, Terms, and Conditions. The SLSU shall prepare the 
design of the structure, in consultation with the Department of Public Works and 
Highways (DPWH), with due consideration to service facilities. It shall also formulate 
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policies, guidelines, terms, and conditions relative to the operation and maintenance of 
the Veterinary Hospital. 
 
Sec. 4. Organization, Compensation, and Qualifications: Personnel and Staff. In 
accordance with Section 3 of RA No. 8485, otherwise known as the “Animal Welfare Act,” the 
Director of the Bureau of Animal Industry shall supervise and regulate the establishment, 
operation, and maintenance of the Veterinary Hospital.  
The Director may call upon any government agency for assistance consistent with 
its powers, duties, and responsibilities of determining the necessary organization and 
staffing identification of the Veterinary Hospital to ensure the effective and efficient 
implementation of this Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereafter. 
 
Sec. 5. Appropriations. The amount necessary for the construction, operation, and 
maintenance of the Veterinary Hospital shall be charged against the appropriations of the 
BAI. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued operation and 
maintenance shall be included in the General Appropriations Act. 
 
Sec. 6. Effectivity. – This Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,