HB 9749

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 3, 2026

An Act Providing for the Mandatory Appointment of a Municipal Veterinarian Officer, Amending for the Purpose Certain Provisions of Republic Act No. 7160 Otherwise Known as “an Act Providing for a Local Government Code of 1991''

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The proposal would require every municipality to hire a qualified veterinarian who must visit each barangay at least once a week and carry out a range of animal‑health duties.

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Authors · 3 Representatives

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HB09749 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Providing for the Mandatory Appointment of a Municipal Veterinarian Officer, Amending for the Purpose Certain Provisions of Republic Act No. 7160 Otherwise Known as “an Act Providing for a Local Government Code of 1991''

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Authors · 3 Representatives

Official sources

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