People Power to End Animal Cruelty
Schedule
Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
UTC+08:00Location
Quezon City Hall | Quezon City, MM
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TO OUR FELLOW ANIMAL WELFARE ADVOCATES:
We have heard the debate.
Some say “ABOLISH ANIMAL POUNDS.”
Some say “NO TO IMPOUNDING.”
Both come from the same love for animals.
Both come from the same anger at the same cruelty.
But when we bring our fight to CONGRESS — words matter.
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� THE LEGAL DIFFERENCE
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� “NO TO IMPOUNDING” — is a protest slogan.
It is powerful in rallies. It is powerful on social media.
But in Congress, it is too vague.
Philippine law already uses the word “impounding” as a legitimate public health tool — under the Anti-Rabies Act and other legislation. Legislators can argue around it. It does not tell Congress what to BUILD in place of what you want to remove.
� “ABOLISH ANIMAL POUNDS” — is a legislative demand.
It targets the institution itself — not just the action.
It pairs directly with our replacement demand:
HUMANE STATE-OWNED ANIMAL SHELTERS AND REHABILITATION CENTERS.
It gives Congress something specific to write into a bill.
It is the language that history remembers — the same word used to end slavery, to end the death penalty, to dismantle cruel systems across the world.
“Abolish” means: this institution has no right to exist. Replace it with something humane.
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� THE RULE IS SIMPLE
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Slogans move people.
Legislative language moves Congress.
� In position papers, petitions, and bills: ABOLISH ANIMAL POUNDS
� In rallies, chants, and social media: NO TO IMPOUNDING is fine
� In Congress: ABOLISH ANIMAL POUNDS. Always.
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� DISCLAIMER
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This is not a criticism of any advocate, group, or organization that uses “No to Impounding.” Every single person in this fight — regardless of the words they use — is fighting for the same animals, the same cause, and the same future. We honor every advocate who has fought before us and alongside us.
This is simply our movement’s position on which language is most effective when we stand before Congress — based on legal analysis, legislative strategy, and the lessons of animal welfare movements worldwide.
We are not divided. We are one movement with one goal.
We are just choosing the sharpest tool for the right job.
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The End Animal Cruelty Movement stands on this:
“End Animal Cruelty
Because the Welfare of the People
Is the Welfare of the Animals.”
Join us. 14 March 2026 · 1:00 PM
Legislative Wing Covered Walk Phase 1
Quezon City Hall Compound
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� Bring your voice on March 14
For the animals. For the people. For the Philippines. �
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