PAWS: Include farm animals in National Disaster Preparedness Plan

Amid reports that cows were casualties of Super Typhoon Pepito in Nueva Vizcaya, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) believes that farm animals should also be part of the National Disaster Preparedness Plan.

- EVELYN MACAIRAN

In its official Facebook page, PAWS on Monday reiterated its call that the safety of farm animals should also be considered during times of calamities.

"PAWS has long called for the inclusion of farmed animals in the National Disaster Preparedness Plan. The reality is, many of them can be saved if they are simply considered in response and evacuation protocols," the animal rights group said.

They further argued that livestock animals should not be reduced to mere financial figures in the Quick Response Fund during disasters.