MANILA, Philippines — Rep. Brian Poe joined animal welfare organizations, law enforcement partners, and government agencies on December 17 in celebrating the growing impact of sustained efforts to end the dog meat trade in the Philippines, as he renewed his call for the swift passage of House Bill No. 1746, or the Revised Animal Welfare Act of 2025. Speaking at the “Celebrating Impact: The Philippine Dog Meat Trade Partnerships” event organized by the Animal Kingdom Foundation (AKF), Poe emphasized that the occasion marked more than a milestone—it stood as proof that long-term advocacy, community engagement, and serious enforcement can dismantle […]... Keep on reading: Brian Poe leads fight vs dog meat trade, champions Animal Welfare Act