Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No._____ 
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Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE EDWIN L. OLIVAREZ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippines stands out as East Asia’s Biggest dog owner, with six times the 
per-capita number of pets seen in china. In the Philippines, there one pet dog for every 
8 people. While cats on the other hand occupy the second most popular animal in the 
Philippines. From these date provided, it is quite clear that the Philippines is a pet-
loving country. It can be understood as why the Philippines is a pet-loving country as 
numerous studies show that pets reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease 
loneliness and provide valuable companionship. With the emergence of pet-friendly 
public places today, especially malls, it only suitable that pet owners are allowed to 
bring their pets in public utility vehicles. 
As pet owners consider their pets as important members of their families, it is 
understood that pet owners are motivated to provide love, care and devotion for their 
pet. The passage of this bill limit the unfortunate occurrence of having to leave pets at 
home just because of issues in transportation. Likewise, promotion of the pet’s welfare 
will also come into play as the passage of this Bill will make it easier for pet owners to 
bring their pets around different places which in turn contributes in their pets’ physical, 
social, emotional and mental well-being. 
This bill intends to allow pet-owners to bring their pets in PUVs. It further 
mandates PUV owners to provide designated animal compartments in order to 
accommodate said animals. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this Bill is earnestly sought. 
EDWIN L. OLIVAREZ 
January 17, 2023
3:21 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No._____ 
________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE EDWIN L. OLIVAREZ 
AN ACT ALLOWING PETS TO BE TRANSPORTED IN PUBLIC 
UTILITY VEHICLES OPERATING IN THE PHILIPPINES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines on Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known ad cited as the “Pet Transport 
Act”. 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. – It shall be the declared policy of the State 
to harmonize the policies of public of transport and the provisions enshrined in the 
Animal Welfare Act in order to promote and uphold animal welfare in the Philippines. 
SECTION 3. Coverage. – This Act shall apply to all public vehicles (PUV) operating 
in the Philippines. 
SECTION 4. Transport of pets in PUVs. – Owners of pet shall be allowed bring 
their pets in PUVs provided that the following are observed: 
a) The animals are put inside carriers/cages and placed at the designated
animal compartment of the PUV, should there be other passengers inside the
PUV;
b) If there are no other passengers, pet may be allowed to be carried by the owner
as long as said animals are free from soul odor and that the owner maintains
cleanliness and sanitation.
c)
The possessor or pet owner shall make sure that his or her pet does not cause
any damage in the PUV which includes but is not limited to cleaning and
sanitation of the PUV and safety of the other passengers. Should the pet cause
any harm or damage in the PUV, the possessor or pet owner shall be made
liable for the damage caused;
d) Safety, convenience and comfort of the passengers shall not in any way be
sacrificed.
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SECTION 5. Designated animal compartments – Every PUV operating in the 
Philippines shall be required to provide a designated animal compartment where pet 
owners may leave the animals while in transit in the PUV. No cruel confinement or 
restraint shall be made on such animals while being transported. 
 
 
SECTION 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations – Within sixty (60) days 
from the promulgation of this Act, the implementing rules and regulations for the proper 
implementation of its provisions shall be formulated by the appropriate the government 
office or agency in coordination with all the stakeholders and covered establishments 
and institutions. 
 
 
SECTION 7. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the other provisions shall not be 
affected thereby. 
 
 
SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations 
or parts thereof inconsistent with Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
 
SECTION 9. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
 
Approved.