ANGELES CITY -- The Angeles City Veterinary Office (CVO) was recognized as one of the best local government units that implemented anti-rabies program.
The award came from the National Rabies Prevention and Control Program (NRPCP) under the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).
NRPCP Chairman and BAI Director Ronnie D. Domingo led the awarding for the city’s excellent implementation of the program.
Dr. Mario Samson, City Veterinary Officer, personally received the plaque of recognition during the awarding ceremony coinciding the country’s celebration of the 2018 World Rabies Day held on September 28 at Brentwood Hotel, Quezon City.
Samson said the award is aimed at recognizing the efforts of the different local government units (LGUs) in the whole country.
“The office has been zealous in doing its responsibilities; the award is unexpected. We are thankful to the whole committee for recognizing all our efforts,” said Samson.
The city's veterinary of is one of the two LGUs in Region III that received recognition.
Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan lauded the efforts and hard work of the City Veterinary Office.
“I appreciate the efforts and hard work of our City Veterinary Office headed by Dr. Mario Samson. 90% of Angeles City’s dog and cat population in the city’s 33 barangays are already vaccinated through the regular conduct of free anti-rabies vaccination program every year in each barangay,” said Pamintuan.
“I am also proud to say that not a single case of human death related to rabies has been noted in Angeles City since 2010.” Pamintuan added.
Aside from free anti-rabies vaccine for animals, the CVO also conducts information campaign through radio broadcasting and seminars in various schools and homeowners association regarding responsible pet ownership.
The office also conducts free spaying and neutering for domesticated animals.