Senator Leila de Lima is calling on lawmakers to approve a stronger animal welfare bill, according to Inquirer.net. The appeal was reported on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
The push comes amid wider attention on how animal remains are handled. According to Philstar.com, a pet crematorium was shut down after the remains of 26 dogs and 3 cats were found dumped in Bulacan. ABS-CBN reports that the facility, described as a Bacoor pet crematorium, may face charges over the discovery.
Coverage of the case has been extensive. Manila Bulletin described the animals as having been left "dumped like trash" in a Bulacan lot, while Rappler published an explainer on what is known about the incident so far.
The reports, as summarized here, do not detail the contents of De Lima's proposed measure or specify what penalties or provisions she is seeking. Inquirer.net's account focuses on her call for legislative action rather than the bill's text.
What happens next will likely center on two tracks: whether the animal welfare bill moves forward in Congress, and what charges, if any, are filed against the crematorium operators in connection with the Bulacan discovery.
