PVMA - Philippine Veterinary Medical Association

18/03/2026

Mass Spay & Castration Day initiative, led by PVMA, CPF, and PCMVLP

This initiative promotes responsible pet ownership, helps control pet overpopulation, and supports healthier communities for our animals.

📌 Registration for the mass spay and neuter ended last Monday, and all slots have already been filled.

📌 Important: Only pre-registered pets will be accommodated during the activity.

17/03/2026

Protecting lives—both human and animal—takes more than a single effort. It takes a united community.

Last March 11, the Nationwide Simultaneous Anti-Rabies Vaccination Drive brought together compassion in action, led by the Philippine Veterinary Medical Association, the Bureau of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture and the Provincial, City, and Municipal Veterinarians League of the Philippines, alongside countless partners, such as the Philippine Animal Hospital Association, the Department of Health, and the World Health Organization, across the country.

In line with Rabies Awareness Month, this initiative is a powerful reminder that prevention is possible—and that a rabies-free Philippines is within reach when we work as one.

To our veterinarians, local government units, private sector partners, and responsible pet owners—maraming salamat po. Your commitment protects communities, saves lives, and brings us one step closer to a safer, healthier nation.

12/03/2026

The PVMA extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Ferdinand Recio for winning the FAVA Asian Animal Health Award 2026 at the VIV Health and Nutrition Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

This well-received recognition is a testament to your untiring service to the profession.

Congratulations!

11/03/2026

AT THE MOMENT:

Tulong-tulong, sama-sama!

Kasalukuyang isinasagawa ang Nationwide Simultaneous Anti-Rabies Vaccination Drive for Animals ngayong araw sa iba't ibang lungsod at bayan sa buong bansa.

Kaagapay niyo ang PVMA sa patuloy na paglaban tungo sa "Zero by 30: Rabies-Free Philippines in 2030."

Kaya natin, basta't sama-sama!

Do you have photos of the Nationwide Simultaneous Anti-Rabies Vaccination Drive for Animals happening in your area? Drop them down in the comments section!

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.