PVMA - Philippine Veterinary Medical Association

10/03/2026

The PVMA will be proudly hosting the next FAVA Congress in 2027! If you are in Bangkok for the VIV Health and Nutrition Asia 2026, drop by our booth at L042 near Gate 101 at Bitec!

We hope to see you there!

10/03/2026

A very timely news item! We must however, remain vigilant and keep sustaining our efforts to reach our target of Zero deaths due to dog bites by 20230! Once again, we encourage all pet parents to join the nationwide simultaneous rabies vaccination tomorrow March 11 and March 19 for nationwide simultaneous spay & neuter drive! Check out if the vet clinic near you is also joining this initiative!

Indeed, A Rabies Free Future Starts with all of us!


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Seventeen rabies cases have been recorded from January 4 to February 21, 2026, which is lower compared to the 49 cases logged in the same period last year, according to the Department of Health. https://tinyurl.com/y6u5hf38

09/03/2026

QC Pet Parents, there will be a Rabies Vaccination on March 11, 2026 at the Dept. of Agriculture Gymnasium.

This is part of the Nationwide Simultaneous Rabies Vaccination drive happening on the same date. Fur parents, check with your respective LGUs for exact locations. There are participating vet clinics and hospitals as well!

Let's all work together for a rabies-free Philippines!





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06/03/2026

PVMA supports the Bureau of Animal Industry in strengthening the national campaign against rabies. Protecting both animal and public health requires sustained vaccination, responsible pet ownership, and strong collaboration among veterinarians, local governments, and communities.

We encourage veterinarians and partners nationwide to continue supporting these efforts as we work toward a rabies-free Philippines.

THE Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has forged a partnership with the Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) to bolster efforts in preventing rabies, which remains a critical health concern in the country. The move forms part of the government’s efforts to eliminate rabies by implementin...

05/03/2026

The Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) proudly supported the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) of the Department of Agriculture during the Rabies Summit 2026, held last March 3–5 at the Luxent Hotel.

Over the course of three days, leaders from DOH,DILG, Dept of Educ and DA, international organizations, the veterinary profession, and civil society came together to reaffirm a shared commitment of ending rabies in the Philippines through concerted, united action.

PVMA, represented by its President Dr. Lina S. Policarpio, presented updates on its flagship initiative, “A Rabies-Free Future Starts with Me!” Meanwhile, Dr. Virginia Venturina highlighted rabies control programs from FAVA member countries, showcasing regional collaboration and best practices.

The summit underscored the power of partnerships. Through strengthened cooperation among veterinary professionals, local governments, and communities, BAI continues to advance its mission of achieving a safer, healthier, and rabies-free Philippines.

03/03/2026

A great honor to be a partner of the Bureau of Animal Industry in our aspiration to eliminate rabies in the Philippines.

28/02/2026

The Philippine Veterinary Medical Association congratulates the PVDNA and PVDAFI for their successful holding of the International Farmers Summit 2026!

During the IFS, the PVMA showed its support to farmers as its President, Dr. Lina S. Policarpio, served as Resource Speaker during the Agricultural and Economic Summit during Day 3.

In Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan’s speech, he recalls the PVMA’s efforts to push for the creation of municipal veterinary offices mandatory across the country.

CPF, meanwhile, turned over supplies as part of its commitment and partnership with the PVMA in its anti-rabies campaign efforts - A Rabies-Free Future Starts with Me.

We thank the IFS for giving us a platform to show our support to our agriculture sector. Once again, congratulations from all of us at the PVMA.

24/02/2026

Happy birthday, to our talented and dedicated PVMA Auditor, the one and only, Dr. Virginia Venturina!

Thank you for sharing your talent, unwavering work ethic, dedication, kindness, and humility with all of us.

Wishing you a birthday as inspiring and wonderful as you are!

Happy birthday from your PVMA family!

24/02/2026

A Rabies-Free Future Starts with Me!

The Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) proudly launches its “A Rabies-Free Future Starts with Me” campaign during the 93rd PVMA Convention in Ilo-ilo City last Feb.18,2026.

This initiative kicks off with a Nationwide Simultaneous Rabies Vaccination Drive on March 11, 2026 and a Spay and Neuter Day on March 19, 2026, in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture through the Animal Health and Welfare Division of the Bureau of Animal Industry and the Provincial, Municipal, and City Veterinarians League of the Philippines (PCMVLP).

This campaign also supports the WOAH’s “Zero by 30” global program, which aims to eliminate human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030. By joining this worldwide effort, Filipino veterinarians and communities are taking a united stand to protect families, children, and pets—one vaccination at a time.
Rabies is 100% preventable through vaccination—and 100% fatal once symptoms appear. Together, through sustained vaccination, population control, and responsible pet ownership, we can eliminate this deadly disease and safeguard Filipino families.

We invite LGUs, all veterinarians, veterinary clinics, hospitals, NGOs, and every Filipino pet owner to join this life-saving mission—not only today, but until rabies is eliminated in our motherland. Charoen Pokphand Farms (CPF) has been the first company to extend support for this program. Other companies and organizations are enjoined to sponsor this milestone, helping build a safer, healthier, rabies-free Philippines. Together, we stand united for a safer, healthier, rabies-free future. This will be our legacy.

Note: Those organizing independent events, please inform the PVMA Secretariat (secretariat@pvma.com.ph) so we can capture the number of animals vaccinated, spayed and neutered. The list of participating LGUs will be published soon.

24/02/2026

To each of the 2,285 veterinarians who made the 93rd PVMA Scientific Conference and Annual Convention a momentous one, to all our partners and sponsors who gave their all-out support, and to everyone who worked in the sidelines to make this event a success, madamo nga salamat!

Handa na po kaming maglingkod, maging tinig, and umagapay sa darating na taon!

23/02/2026

Good news to all Filipino delegates!
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) is extending its early registration rate with a 50% group discount.

Those interested in joining may email our secretariat at secretariat@pvma.com.ph
Please indicate WVAC2026-REGISTRATION in the subject line.

Deadline: February 26, 12:00 noon.

The World Veterinary Association Congress 2026 will be held from Tuesday 21st to Friday 24th April 2026.

20/02/2026

And it’s a wrap here in Iloilo! Madamo nga salamat!

It has been a productive and memorable convention! See you next year, doctors!