This Act provides for the control, prevention of the spread and eventual eradication of human and animal rabies. A National Rabies Prevention and Control Program shall be established, and its functions shall include the following: mass vaccination of dogs; establishment of a central database system for registered and vaccinated dogs; impounding, field control and disposition of unregistered and unvaccinated dogs; promoting information and education campaigns on the prevention and control of rabies. The Act further provides for the following matters: responsibilities of pet owners, government agencies and local government units; dog population control; and penalties.
Philippines · 2007-05-25