ILOILO CITY -- Massive rabies vaccination and neutering services were recently offered in different barangays in Iloilo City Proper District to mark the observance of Rabies Awareness Month. 

The Iloilo City Government through its Office of the City Veterinarian spearheaded the event from March 5 to 7 to strengthen rabies awareness, help control pet population, and promote responsible pet ownership.

The observance of Rabies Awareness Month in March is anchored on Republic Act No. 9482, otherwise known as the Anti-Rabies Act of 2007.

This law led to the formation of the National Anti-Rabies Committee and the National Anti-Rabies Program, the framework that upholds cooperation among government agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs) and people’s organization (POs) for the prevention and control of rabies in the country. (AAL/LMLE/PIA Iloilo/City PIO)