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Meralco Shines A Light On Animal Welfare With Its First-Ever Advocacy Event
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Meralco isn’t just about powering homes—it’s now powering compassion too. As the company celebrates its 122nd anniversary, it’s making a bold move to champion animal welfare with its first-ever seminar dedicated to the cause.
Dubbed Powering Compassion: CATropa and kaBARKada Unite, the event gathered over 150 passionate advocates, including city veterinarians, animal welfare groups, and Meralco employees. The goal? To raise awareness and rally support for initiatives that protect and care for animals in our communities.
Advocates Speak Up for the Voiceless
Key speakers from the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and Biyaya Animal Care shared their expertise and heartfelt experiences on how small acts of kindness can transform the lives of homeless animals.
PAWS Executive Director Atty. Anna Cabrera highlighted the importance of adoption, saying, “If you give animals a chance, they show us the very best aspects of our humanity. They have so much love to give. I hope we can love them back, especially the ones who are homeless, helpless, and voiceless.”
Meanwhile, Biyaya Animal Care President and Co-founder Rina Ortiz emphasized the role of the Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) program in managing stray populations humanely. She also stressed the need for responsible pet ownership and community involvement in making society safer for both humans and animals.
Meralco’s Commitment to Animal Welfare
Meralco Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga reinforced the company’s dedication to extending its advocacy beyond corporate walls. Through spay and neuter programs, the company aims to make a lasting impact on animal welfare.
“Our treatment of animals reflects who we are as a people. Let us choose kindness and responsibility because we protect our future by protecting them,” Zaldarriaga shared.
A Community Effort
The event was made possible through collaborations with groups like Cats of Ortigas, Cats of Kapitolyo, the Mandaluyong City Veterinarian Office, Barkmission, Adopt.ph, Pawnec, and more. Their collective efforts drive initiatives that promote compassion, responsible pet ownership, and a safer environment for animals.
With this landmark event, Meralco proves that its mission goes beyond electricity—it’s about sparking positive change, one paw at a time.
Dubbed Powering Compassion: CATropa and kaBARKada Unite, the event gathered over 150 passionate advocates, including city veterinarians, animal welfare groups, and Meralco employees. The goal? To raise awareness and rally support for initiatives that protect and care for animals in our communities.
Advocates Speak Up for the Voiceless
Key speakers from the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and Biyaya Animal Care shared their expertise and heartfelt experiences on how small acts of kindness can transform the lives of homeless animals.
PAWS Executive Director Atty. Anna Cabrera highlighted the importance of adoption, saying, “If you give animals a chance, they show us the very best aspects of our humanity. They have so much love to give. I hope we can love them back, especially the ones who are homeless, helpless, and voiceless.”
Meanwhile, Biyaya Animal Care President and Co-founder Rina Ortiz emphasized the role of the Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) program in managing stray populations humanely. She also stressed the need for responsible pet ownership and community involvement in making society safer for both humans and animals.
Meralco’s Commitment to Animal Welfare
Meralco Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga reinforced the company’s dedication to extending its advocacy beyond corporate walls. Through spay and neuter programs, the company aims to make a lasting impact on animal welfare.
“Our treatment of animals reflects who we are as a people. Let us choose kindness and responsibility because we protect our future by protecting them,” Zaldarriaga shared.
A Community Effort
The event was made possible through collaborations with groups like Cats of Ortigas, Cats of Kapitolyo, the Mandaluyong City Veterinarian Office, Barkmission, Adopt.ph, Pawnec, and more. Their collective efforts drive initiatives that promote compassion, responsible pet ownership, and a safer environment for animals.
With this landmark event, Meralco proves that its mission goes beyond electricity—it’s about sparking positive change, one paw at a time.
Mar 15, 2025
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