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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Queson City, Metro sanila

Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session
House Bill No. 25 4 2

Introduced by

HON. REPRESENTATIVE LAARNI LAVIN ROQUE
4™ DISTRICT, BUKIDNON

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 Central Mindanao University (CMU) 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,

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


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.

HON. LAAI \VIN ROQUE
4™ DIST! \UKIDNON


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Republic of the Philippines
Bouse of Representatives
Quejon City, Metro Manila

Twentieth Congress

First Regular Session
No.2942

Introduced by

HON. REPRESENTATIVE LAARNI LAVIN ROQUE
4 DISTRICT, BUKIDNON

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A VETERINARY HOSPITAL INSIDE THE CENTRAL
MINDANAO UNIVERSITY (CMU) CAMPUS IN THE PROVINCE OF
BUKIDNON, 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 inside the Central Mindanao University (CMU) Campus in
the Province of Bukidnon, under the supervision and control of the Bureau of
Animal Industry (BAI).

Sec. 2. Design, Policies, Terms, and Conditions. The CMU 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 in coordination with
the BAI.


Sec. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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.