Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2081 
Introduced by:  REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Having a pet animal or choosing to have a companion animal in one’s life is a big 
responsibility and a lifelong commitment.  These pets are dependent on humans for their 
quality of life.  It is important to ensure they are given adequate care and attention and fully 
understand their well-being before taking that responsibility. 
Statistics show that more than seventy percent (70%) of the population in our country 
have cats, dogs, or both in the household. Many Filipinos seek companionship while all alone, 
and some turn to their pets for solace and emotional support.  Others keep dogs on their 
property for security against intruders. 
The trend of the increasing number of pet ownerships has prompted businesses in the 
country to adopt a pet-friendly environment in their facilities.  Malls, hotels, resorts, and 
various public venues are now animal-friendly and can accommodate pets accompanied by 
their owners. 
These companion animals, pets, don’t just need food and water, they need appropriate 
shelter and living space, regular veterinarian check-ups, and preventative vet care to ensure 
they remain happy and healthy.  Regular veterinary care is about meeting the health needs of 
the pet animal. Services that fall within the day-to-day umbrella of veterinary care are: 
physical examinations, lab testing and other diagnostic testing, and vaccinations. 
In view of the foregoing, the establishment of a public veterinary clinic in every city 
and municipality is hereby proposed in this measure, and funds be appropriated for its 
construction and maintenance. 
SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR.       
July 17, 2025
1:32 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2081 
Introduced by:  REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR. 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF 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 “Veterinary Clinic Act of 
2025” 
SEC. 2.  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 (LGU), in consultation with the Department of Health 
(DOH). 
SEC. 3.  Provision of Space – The LGU shall provide an adequate and accessible 
space where the veterinary clinic shall be constructed. 
SEC. 4.  Design, Policies, Terms and Conditions – The LGU shall prepare, in 
consultation with the DOH and the DPWH, the design of the structure and a hospital 
development plan aligned with the Philippine Health Facility Development Plan, with due 
consideration to service facilities.  The local government unit shall formulate policies, 
guidelines, terms and conditions relative to the operation and maintenance of the Veterinary 
Clinic. 
SEC. 5.  Administration – The local chief executive shall appoint a Chief of the 
Veterinary Clinic, who shall have the same qualifications, compensation, and powers 
generally exercised by a Chief of Hospital, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the 
Civil Service Commission and then 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. 6.  Funding – The city or municipal LGU shall provide the necessary funds for 
the establishment of their respective public veterinary clinic.  The Secretary of the DOH shall 
include in the Department’s subsidy program, support for the capital outlay requirements of 
the said facility. 
SEC. 7.  Implementing Rules and Regulations – Within sixty (60) days from the 
effectivity of this Act, the Department of Health, in coordination with the DPWH, the 
concerned LGU, and such other relevant agencies, shall promulgate the implementing rules 
and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. 
 
SEC. 8. Repealing Clause.- All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
ordinances, rules and regulation, and other issuances or part thereof which are inconsistent 
with this Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SEC. 9.  Separability Clause – If for any reason any provision of this Act is declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions not otherwise affected shall remain valid 
and subsisting. 
 
SEC. 10. Effectivity – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication 
in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,