Iloilo City and UPV Unite to Enhance Humane Stray Animal Control Program
The Iloilo City Government has entered into a strategic partnership with the University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV) to significantly bolster the city's Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) initiative. This collaborative effort, formalized on February 9, 2026, aims to create a more effective and compassionate approach to managing stray animal populations while safeguarding public health across the community.
Formal Agreement Signed by Key Leaders
The memorandum of agreement was officially signed by Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas and UPV Chancellor Dr. Clement Camposano, marking a milestone in local governance and academic cooperation. This partnership directly supports the city's existing PAWtect program, which focuses on promoting responsible pet ownership and enhancing overall animal welfare standards throughout Iloilo City.
Combined Resources for Comprehensive Animal Care
Under this new alliance, the Iloilo City Veterinary Office will provide essential medical services including:
- Professional spaying and neutering procedures
- Comprehensive rabies vaccination programs
- Other necessary veterinary interventions
Meanwhile, the University of the Philippines Visayas will contribute valuable resources such as:
- Access to campus venues for program operations
- Dedicated volunteer support from students and staff
- Campus security assistance during program activities
- Post-operative care facilities for treated animals
Building a Model Community Partnership
This innovative collaboration represents more than just an animal management program—it establishes a framework for how local government units and academic institutions can work together effectively. By combining municipal resources with university expertise and infrastructure, the partners aim to develop a replicable model that other cities might adopt for similar public health and animal welfare initiatives.
The enhanced TNVR program through this partnership seeks to create measurable improvements in community safety, public health protection, and compassionate treatment of animals. Both organizations express confidence that this joint effort will position Iloilo City as a leader in humane stray animal management while fostering greater community awareness about responsible pet ownership and animal welfare principles.
