Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

House BILL No._ 10806

Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego “Ping” D. Remulla

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC VETERINARY CLINIC IN EVERY CITY AND
MUNICIPALITY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Animals, whether pets, livestock, or wildlife, play a vital role in society. Their well-
being is linked to public health, environmental sustainability, and quality of life in

communities.

The creation of veterinary clinics in every city and municipality will offer farmers and
pet owners easy access to crucial healthcare services for their animals. Additionally, this
initiative aims to shield local government units from the spread of new and existing animal
diseases. Moreover, this will rapidly control and manage any potential livestock infection

outbreaks.

Unfortunately, access to veterinary services is often challenging due to financial

constraints, as most clinics are privately owned. This measure seeks to address this gap by

establishing public veterinary clinics in every city and municipality across the Philippines.


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

CRISPIN DIEGO “PING” D. REMULLA


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No._10806

Introduced by Representative Crispit

jiego “Ping” D. Remulla

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC VETERINARY CLINIC IN EVERY CITY AND
MUNICIPALITY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the Animal Medical Center

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is declared a policy of the State to protect the
welfare of every animal and ensure that their needs are adequately met.

Towards this end, this measure seeks to strengthen animal health and veterinary
services in all local government units in the country.

SEC. 3. Establishment. ~ There shall be established in every city and municipality a
public veterinary clinic, which shall be under the direct control and supervision of the city or
municipal local government unit, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture ~ Bureau
of Animal Industry (DA-BAI).

SEC. 4. Provision of Space. - The local government unit shall provide an adequate

and accessible lot or space where the veterinary clinic shall be constructed or established.


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SEC. 5. Design, Policies, Terms and Conditions. ~ The LGU shall prepare, in
consultation with the DA-BAI, the design of the structure. The local government unit shall
formulate policies, guidelines, terms, and conditions relative to the operation and maintenance
of the Veterinary Clinic.

SEC. 6. Administration. — The local chief executive shall appoint a Chief of
Veterinary Clinic, who shall have the same qualifications, compensation, and powers generally
exercised by a Chief of a hospital, in accordance with rules and regulations of the Civil Service
Commission and the qualification requirements for such office. The Chief Veterinary Clinic
shall render full-time service and be responsible for its administration and operation. The local
chief executive shall appoint the necessary personnel and staff of the veterinary clinic.

SEC. 7. Funding. ~ The city or municipal local government unit shall provide the
necessary funds for the establishment of their respective public veterinary clinic. The Secretary
of the DA shall include in the Department's subsidy program, support for the capital outlay
requirements of the said facility.

SEC. 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within ninety (90) days after the
approval of this Act, the DA-BAI shall, in coordination with the DILG, and such other relevant
agencies, prepare and issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation
of this Act.

SEC. 9. Separability Clause. - If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this Act
shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, invalidate or
impair any other part of this Act.

SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. — All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders,
memoranda, circulars, and other issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this

‘Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.


1 SEC. 11. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its
2 publication in the Official Gazette or in any major newspaper of general circulation in the

3 Philippines.

Approved,