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First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

4835

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HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by Representatives DAVID “JAY-JAY” C. SUAREZ and
ANNA MARIE VILLARAZA-SUAREZ

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 provision’ 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.

In view thereof, the passage of this bill is respectfully requested.

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DAVII IAN VESSUAREZ ANNA MARIE V¥L) “SUAREZ

* Section 3 of RA No. 8485, otherwise known as the “Animal Welfare Act”


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

HOUSE BILL No. 4895

Introduced by Representatives DAVID “JAY-JAY” C. SUAREZ and
ANNA MARIE VILLARAZA-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 Souther 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.

See. 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 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.

See. 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,