HB 4242

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 1, 2025

An Act Strengthening Philippine Road Safety Action Plan for 2023-2028 by Establishing Animal Shelters in Each City or Municipality, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8485, Otherwise Known as the Animal Welfare Act of the Philippines

In plain language

The proposal would require every city and municipality in the Philippines to set up at least one animal shelter that provides basic care and vaccinations for pets, with a licensed veterinarian on site at least twice a week.

Public Works and InfrastructureHealthSocial Welfare

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Author · Representative

Katrina Chua-Tai
RepresentativeZamboanga City, 1st District
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HB 8779· Filed Mar 25, 2026
An Act Mandating the Establishment of Animal Shelters in Every City and Municipality, and Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8485, Otherwise Known as the �animal Welfare Act of 1998�
Pending with the Committee on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD since 2026-05-04Rep. Ma. Nina Francesca P. Lacson
HB 6946· Filed Dec 17, 2025
An Act Establishing a Public Veterinary Clinic in Every City and Municipality, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD since 2025-12-22Rep. Carlos Andes Loria
HB 2356· Filed Jul 28, 2025
An Act Establishing a Public Veterinary Clinic in Every City and Municipality in the Country, Providing for Their Operation and Maintenance, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD since 2025-08-04Rep. Nelson S. Legacion
HB 2081· Filed Jul 17, 2025
An Act Providing for the Establishment and Maintenance of a Public Veterinary Clinic in Every City and Municipality, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2025-07-30Rep. Salvador A. Pleyto
SB 1435· Filed Oct 1, 2025
Strengthening Local Rabies Control and Prevention
Pending in the committeeSen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero

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HB04242 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch