19/09/2026
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The City University of Pasay (CUP), together with its Student Government Organizations (SGOs) and students, took part in the Anti-Rabies Symposia at Jose Rizal Elementary School, Pasay City, on September 19, 2026, from 1:43 P.M. to 4:50 P.M., in celebration of World Rabies Day with the theme โStronger Together.โ
The program opened with the acknowledgment of participants, followed by a presentation on the accomplishments of the Pasay City Veterinary Office and welcome remarks from City Veterinarian Dr. Ronn Kristian S. Bernasor. Messages of support were then delivered by representatives of Hon. Luigi Calixto Rubiano, Councilor and Committee on Education Chairperson, through Mr. Aldrin Espiritu; Hon. Antonino โTonyโ G. Calixto, Lone District Congressman, through Mr. Nick Reyes; and Hon. Imelda โEmiโ Calixto-Rubiano, Pasay City Mayor, through Ms. Micmic Espedido.
To begin the discussions, Dr. Myra Somogod, Head of the Pasay City Animal Bite Treatment Center (ABTC), discussed the current rabies situation in Pasay City. Following this, Dr. Bernasor covered basic anti-rabies information, including its transmission, prevention, and signs, followed by a presentation on responsible pet ownership.
Continuing the discussion, Atty. Anna Hashim-Cabrera, Executive Director of the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), discussed Republic Act No. 9482 or the Anti-Rabies Act of 2007, emphasizing responsible pet ownership and rabies prevention. She later discussed Republic Act No. 8485 or the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, highlighting the importance of compassion and responsible treatment of animals.
Moving forward, Ms. Eunice Mendoza, Community Education Manager of the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC), discussed the role of education in empowering communities against rabies. Following this, Mr. Angelo Jade Caputolan of Compassion and Responsibility for Animals (CARA) Welfare presented the Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (CNVR) program as a humane approach to community animal population management.
After the discussions, the program proceeded to the Slogan Making Contest and awarding ceremony, where Contestant No. 9 placed first with 93.33, followed by Contestant No. 6 with 91.33 and Contestant No. 5 with 89.00. The winners received cash prizes and tokens of appreciation.
To conclude the symposia, Dr. Bernasor delivered the closing remarks, thanking the participants and encouraging everyone to put the lessons on rabies prevention, responsible pet ownership, and animal welfare into practice. The program closed with a shared call for a safer, more informed, and rabies-free Pasay City.
โ๐ป: Ren Ren Espino
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