Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESI]NTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINEITHHNTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSEBILLNo.10120
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Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego "Ping" D. Remulla
AN ACT
STRHNGTHENING THE ADOPTION OF STRAY AND IMPOUNDED ANIMALS
PROVIDING INCENTIVHS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippines has made significant progress in protecting animal rights, with strong
laws against animal cruelty and a general attitude of kindness towards animals. However, the
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), a non-governmental organization, has
highlighted a critical issue of animal homelessness in the country. They report that while many
dogs and cats are struggling to survive on the streets, municipal pounds euthanize hundreds
every month. To address the problem of stray animal ovexpopulation, there is a pressing need
for a solution that encourages adoption.
The proposed measure aims to safeguard the welfare of all animals, including those that
are stray or in shelters, by ensuring their needs are met and promoting  incentives for their
adoption.


In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is eamestly sought.
CRISPI


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HousE BILL No. 10 12 0
Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego "Ping" D. Remulla
AN ACT
STRENGTHHNING THE ADOPTION OF STRAY AND IMPOUNDED ANIMALS
PROVIDING INCENTIVES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:
1                   SECTION 1. Declaration of policy. -It is the policy of the state to protect the welfare
2      of every animal, including stray and impounded pets, and ensure that their needs are adequately
3      met. The state recognizes that the responsibility for the welfare of animals is not solely limited
4      to the authorities. Thus, this law aims to promoting responsible pet adopting, providing stray
5       and impounded animal proper protection.
6                   SEC. 2. Provision for Adoption. -
7                    (a) All impounded and stray animals shall be given the opportunity for adoption;
8                    (b) The  local  government  units  (LGUs)  shall  develop  and  implement  programs  to
9                          promote and facilitate adoption of impounded and stray animals, including but not
10                          limited  to  the  establishment  of adoption  centers,  pet  fairs,  and  incentives  for
11                            adopters; and
12                    (c) Adoption of impounded and stray animals shall be considered as a tax incentive for
13                          a percentage of the real property tax of the adoptee.
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1                    SEC. 3. Certificate of Adoption by LGUs. -LGUs shall issue certificate of adoption
2      in accordance with the guidelines to be provided by the Bureau of Animal Industry for purposes
3       of the tax incentive benefit stated in sec. 2(c) of this Act.
4                   SEC. 4. Provisions for corporations. -
5                    (a)  Corporations  that  promote  adoption  of impounded  and  stray  animals  by  their
6                          employees may apply for tax deduction on expenses inculTed in compliance to this
7                           Act; and
8                    (b) Corporations   are   encouraged  to   establish  pet-friendly   policies   that  promote
9                           responsible  pet  ownership,  including  but  not  limited  to  pet  insurance,  pet  care
10                          services, and pet-friendly workspaces.
11                    SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -The Department of Agriculture, in
12      consultation with the Department of the Interior and Local Government, shall issue rules and
13       regulations to implement this Act within two (2) months from its effectivity.
14                    SHC.  6.  Applicability.  -  This  Act  shall  apply  to  all  local  government  units  and
15       impounding facilities in the philippines.
16                   SEC. 7. Separability clause. -If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this Act
17       shall  be  declared unconstitutional  or invalid,  such judgment  shall  not affect,  invalidate  or
18      impair any otherpart of this Act.
19                    SEC. 8. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its
20      publication in the Official Gazette or in any major newspaper of general circulation in the
21       Philippines.
Approved,
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