Title: “Pananakit sa aso sa Davao City, nakunan ng video”

Author: ABS-CBN News

Date Published: November 7, 2019 

Key Content (related to our social issue): Two guards were caught on cellphone video whipping a dog that entered the compound of a condominium to drive it away. The guards used wood to hurt the dog, as well as covering it with a pail.

Title: “Animal rescue during a pandemic” 

Author: Jennie P. Arado

Date Published: January 11, 2021

Key Content (related to our social issue): According to Arado (2021), “WITHIN just two years, there had been a number of reported cases of animal cruelty in Davao City in the form of poisoning, hitting that resulted in severe wounds and abandonment.” It was mentioned that there are pet owners that do not observe responsible ownership, which is what Bantay Hayop Davao aims to combat. Stray animals are also being mistreated, such as a San Pedro Village security guard reportedly poisoning four dogs after homeowners complained of noise. Pet Avenue tried to rescue many stray animals and bring them to a vet clinic, with logistics and transportation as some of the big challenges.

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Title: “Illegal, cruel horse-fighting in Mindanao alive and kicking”

Author: Pia Ranada

Date Published: April 18, 2015

Key Content (related to our social issue): Despite national and local laws, horse fight organisers are finding ways to hold their profitable derbies outside the gaze of authorities. This practice continued to avoid the laws, especially those who made “big bucks” out of the derbies and has left hundreds of horses dying or severely injured since the 1980s, according to NFA Philippines.

Title: “Seizure of Indonesian reptiles in the Philippines makes case for greater cross-border cooperation”

Author: Traffic

Date Published: September 14, 2022 

Key Content (related to our social issue): Animals endemic to Indonesia were smuggled into the Philippine border, particularly through the southern part of the Philippines (Mindanao), which were then recovered from a fishing vessel last August 30, 2022. The suspects were then arrested for not having legal permits to the animals. They faced criminal charges for violating the Philippines Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001. The article quoted a statement from Kanitha Krishnasamy, Director of TRAFFIC, “These cross-border trafficking cases continue to occur at concerning levels, frequently observed across the Southeast Asian region. We encourage regional enforcement agencies to strengthen information sharing and collaborative initiatives to counter this problem in a meaningful and effective way." There were also past animal seizure incidents brought to the southern part of the Philippines (Mindanao) from Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

Title: “One Mindanao: Animal Cruelty?"

Author: GMA Regional TV

Date Published: August 23, 2023

Key Content (related to our social issue): One of the most prominent forms of animal cruelty in Mindanao is the so-called “pang-aabuso”, which is the act of physically hurting an animal until its death or until it is severely injured. This was the case with a dog in Zamboanga, whose head was almost cut off after the physical abuse.

Title: “Animal testing for cosmetics is now banned in Canada | Watch Health Minister

Duclos’ announcement” 

Author: CTV News

Date Published: June 27, 2023

Key Content (related to our social issue): The news discusses how animal testing  is now banned in Canada. Health Minister Duclos mentions how companies that use animals for testing will no longer be able to sell in the country, ensuring the safety of animals and ethical business practices.

Title: “THEY’RE MORE THAN JUST LEATHER” 

Author: ADDUvocacy 

Date Published: April 12, 2021

Key Content (related to our social issue): One of the most common forms of animal cruelty is leather export, which is a form of animal poaching. It involves removing or peeling the skins of animals to use for bags, shoes, and other leather goods. In the Philippines, especially in Mindanao, there is a huge population of crocodiles, some even endangered. Countries all over the world import these crocodiles to provide different leather goods.

Title: “ANIMAL WELFARE: ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN (STOP ANIMAL ABUSE)”

Author: Jhensel Blancaflor

Date Published: May 31, 2023

Key Content (related to our social issue): Animals deserve to be treated with care and compassion. We can feel their pain, their cry, but they do not complain. Humans can speak their own rights, but animals cannot speak theirs. The promotional video invites its viewers to be the voices against animal abuse so that animals can be treated with the kindness and dignity that they deserve.  

Title: “Stop animal cruelty”

Author: Anna Cristina Tuazon

Date Published: July 27, 2023

Key Content (related to our social issue): The source is an editorial by Anna Cristina Tuazon on animal abuse. She describes and expresses how our relationship with animals reflects us as human beings. We should help preserve our biodiversity.

Title: “10 most poached animals in the Philippines” 

Author: Wildlife Matters

Date Published: November 28, 2020

Key Content (related to our social issue): The vlog features the animals ten (10) animals that are usually being poached in the Philippines. The vlogger also described how these animals are being poached and what they are used for. 

Title: “Animal Cruelty in the Philippines”

Author: Andrea Nicole Rocafort 

Date Published: October 2, 2023  

Key Content (related to our social issue): According to the article, “Over the years, there has been a concerning rise in animal cruelty in the Philippines. Alarming statistics indicate that from 2010 to 2017, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) received reports of over 7,000 animal cruelty cases. Shockingly, in 2020 alone, The Compassion and Responsibility for Animals (CARA) Welfare Philippines documented more than 3,000 cases of animal cruelty.” 

Title: “Our Stand” 

Author/s: Philippine Animal Welfare Society [PAWS] 

Date Published: August 11, 2023 (taken from scribbr.com) 

Key Content (related to our social issue): PAWS is a registered NGO that continues to lobby for better laws for animal protection in the Philippines, which includes Mindanao. The link states the stance of PAWS to certain animal welfare issues. They oppose animal testing and animal fighting. They support companion animals as long as pet owners take full commitment, “adopt, don’t shop”, responsible feeding of stray animals, euthanasia (because sometimes, it is needed by the animal), and they believe that more effort should go to the preservation of the species and the creation of sanctuaries.

Title: “Animal homelessness is reaching “crisis levels” in the Philippines”

Author/s: Teka Teka News

Date Published: June 28, 2022

Key Content (related to our social issue): The podcast is about animals that continue to die on the streets. The pandemic also forced people to abandon their pets. PETA warned about the increasing levels of animal abuse in the Philippines.

Title: “QUEEN OF BIRDS | Documentary Film | The Great Philippine Eagle”

Author: Dan O'Neill Wildlife

Date Published: June 10, 2020

Key Content (related to our social issue): The documentary is about the endangered Philippine Eagle. It also featured a Philippine Eagle that was miraculously rescued from the ocean, who was then taken to the Philippine Eagle Foundation for rehabilitation. She was then named “Massim”. This is relevant to our chosen social issue as it presents an example of saving an animal. The Philippine Eagle is an endangered animal species highly significant to Davaowenyo culture. According to the description of the documentary, there are only about 400 pairs left in the wild.

Title: “Animal Welfare Act of 1998 Amended 10631”

Author: Regulatory Divison - DA RFO5

Date Published: December 1, 2020

Key Content (related to our social issue): The webinar explains the different laws that fall into animal cruelty in the country. The lecture was delivered by Prospero T. Peña, Jr., Administrative Officer V.

Title: “Understanding Animal Abuse and How to Intervene with Children and Young People”

Author/s: Gilly Ferreira and Joanne Williams

Date Published: March 31, 2023

Key Content (related to our social issue): The book provides a compassion-based and trauma-informed perspective on animal cruelty. It gathers international evidence on animal cruelty and a guide for professionals in intervening with animal cruelty. According to the abstract provided in the source, “Together with a final chapter proposing new directions for research, policy and practice, this guide is for all who work with children, young people and/or animals, including psychologists, social workers, veterinarians, education professionals and animal welfare educators. It is also a key reading for those involved in legal and policy issues relating to animal welfare.” This book is relevant to the Philippines, including Mindanao, as animal cruelty and the need to preserve biodiversity continues to exist.

Title: “Overview of priorities, threats, and challenges to biodiversity conservation in the southern Philippines”

Authors: Angelo Rellama Agduma, Francisco Gil Garcia, Ma Teodora Cabasan, Jonald Pimentel, Renee Jane Ele, Meriam Rubio, Sedra Murray, Bona Abigail Hilario-Husain, Kier Celestial Dela Cruz, Sumaira Abdullah, Shiela Mae Balase, and Krizler Cejuela Tanalgo

Date Published: May 2023

Key Content (related to our social issue): The research was done to complete available biodiversity data for terrestrial vertebrates in Mindanao. They found that the number of endemic and threatened species varies geographically. They also found that tree cover loss is correlated with biodiversity records, but it is only significant for bird species. Other critical threats to biodiversity were also highlighted, such as deforestation, agricultural expansion, and mining. Their findings suggest that biodiversity conservation should span across both in areas that are rich in biodiversity, and not. They call for a stronger collaboration between institutions to digitise and centralise information for biodiversity.

Title of the Artwork: “Kidagaw” 

Artist: Jhonrey Balane

Title of the Article: “IN PHOTO: Kidagaw, a soil painting on the Philippine Eagle” 

Text by: Karlo Antonio Galay David

Date Published: October 14, 2023 

Key Content (related to our social issue): Bukidnon is home to Philippine Eagles, where the Talaandigs call it “Kidagaw”. It is a symbol of strength, resilience, freedom, and bravery. However, the significance of this is not brought to national attention as the Philippine Eagle becomes more associated with Davao City. The painting aims to put a spotlight on the significance of the Philippine Eagle to Bukidnon. This shows how biodiversity can be a part of our identity as Filipinos, such as the species unique to our country. Thus, it is essential to preserve our biodiversity especially our endangered species like the Philippine Eagle.