ANIMAL FACILITY REGISTRATION (ANIMAL WELFARE REGISTRATION)

The Animal Welfare Act (Republic Act 8485) is a law designed to protect and promote the welfare of all animals in the Philippines by regulating the establishment and operation of facilities used for breeding, maintaining, keeping, treating, or training animals, whether as objects of trade or as household pets. The division is responsible for the registration and licensing of animal facilities to ensure compliance with RA 8485 by those engaged in the business.

WHO MAY AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

Owners of the following:

• Animal Control Facility
• Aviary
• Cattery / Kennel / Laboratory Animal Facility / Pet Shop
• Circus / Carnival / Animal Show
• Crocodile Farm
• Hog Farm / Poultry Farm
• Monkey Farm for Export
• Racetrack / Equestrian Establishment
• Small Animal Show
• Stockfarm / Coral / Stockyard / Stud Farm
• Veterinary Hospital / Veterinary Clinic
• Wildlife Rescue Center
• Zoo

REQUIREMENTS TO BE BROUGHT/ SUBMITTED

Initial Application

1. Animal Facility Application Form with 1×1 Picture of Applicant
2. Proof of Registration/Creation as an Establishment
3. Valid ID of the Officer-in-Charge, Owner, Manager, or Veterinarian
4. Valid PRC ID of the Facility Veterinarian
5. Valid Professional Tax Receipt (PTR) of the Facility Veterinarian
6. Notarized Employment Contract/Memorandum of Agreement/Appointment Order of the Facility Veterinarian
7. Notarized Valid Contract of Lease of the Space/Building occupied
8. Location Map/Sketch of the Establishment
9. Certificate of Attendance of Owner/Facility Veterinarian from Animal Welfare Seminar
10. Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC)/Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC)
11. Picture of the Facility & its Equipment

Other Facility-Specific Documentary Requirements

1. Valid S2 License of the Veterinary Facility, Shelter, Pound or Laboratory Animal Facility (Except Laboratory Animal Production Facility)
2. Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP) and Institutional Animal Care and Use
3. Certificate of Wildlife Registration (CWR)/ Wildlife Farm Permit (WFP) for Captive Wildlife Facility

Requirements for Renewal Application

1. Same documentary requirements as stated above
2. Copy of Business/Mayor’s Permit

DURATION OF THE SERVICE (Under Normal Circumstances) 
Farm Inspection – 1 day
Processing at Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) – 1 – 2 weeks

PERSON TO BE CONTACTED FOR INQUIRIES

1. Dr. Xandre D. Baccay
2. Dr. Jermaine D. Juco
3. Dr. Arianne Bel D. Baluyut
4. Mr. Enrile B. Manio
5. Ms. Leticia D. Pili
6. Mr. Mark Joseph B. Pineda
7. Ms. Crizel D. Alimurung

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR INQUIRIES

darfo3.awa@gmail.com
Mobile: 0997 493 3902

SCHEDULE OF FEES

• Schedule of fees may vary depending on the type of animal facility being applied
• Upon renewal, a surcharge of 50% of the amount due shall be levied on every expired registration certificate.

ANIMAL FACILITIES	INITIAL One Year (PHP Peso)	RENEWAL Three Years (PHP Peso)
Livestock (Facilities utilized for food production and draught purposes)
1. Poultry (Broiler, Layer, Breeder, Hatchery, Duck and Quail); Swine/ Cattle/ Small Ruminants; Crocodile Farm	1,000.00	3,000.00
2. Slaughterhouse/ Poultry Dressing Plant; Stockyard/ Coral/ Stockfarm/ Stud Farm	500.00	1,500.00
3.Rabbit/ Buffalo/ Ostrich/ Apiary/ Other Livestock and Poultry Facility	300.00	900.00
Non-Livestock (Facilities for recreational, education, scientific, safety, security, public health and other purposes)
4. Zoo and Aquarium/ Primate Facility	1,000.00	3,000.00
Kennel/ Cattery/ Pet Shop/ Pet Bird-Aviary; Race track/ Equestrian	500.00	1,500.00
5.Grooming/ Boarding and Recreation/ Small Pet Animal Facility/ Other Companion Pet Facility; Surgical and Non-surgical/ Veterinary Hospital/ Mobile Veterinary Clinic/ Other Veterinary Facility; Gamefowl/ Pigeon Racing/ Other Sports Leisure and Gaming Facility; Other Animal Control Facility; Laboratory Animal/ Other Laboratory Animal Facility; Working Dog Facility/ Service Dog Provider for PWD/ Other Working  Service Animal Facility; Wildlife Rescue Center/ Wildlife Conservation Breeding Center/ Wildlife Hobbyist/ Other Captive Wildlife Facility; Public Market (Live Animal)/ Live Animal Market/ Livestock Auction Market/ Other Live Animal Selling Trading Facility; Live Animal Transport (Land Transport Vehicle, Water Transport Carrier/ Air Transport Carrier)	300.00	900.00
6.Pound/ Shelter	200.00	600.00

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE

Client Steps	Service Provider	Processing Time (Under Normal Circumstances)	Person In Charge
1. Request for Animal Welfare Act (AWA) Registration list of requirements.	Provide the list of documentary requirements.	10 minutes	Ms. Leticia D. Pili  – Agriculturist I
2. Fill out Animal Facilities Registration Application Form.	Assist Customer in accomplishing the application form.	10 minutes	Ms. Leticia D. Pili  – Agriculturist I
3. Submit the completely filled out application form and documentary requirements.	Receive and review the submitted application form and documentary requirements.	15 minutes	Ms. Leticia D. Pili  Agriculturist I Ms. Maria Luisa A. Pamintuan Contract of Service (COS)
4. Secure a schedule for the inspection of facility.	Coordinate with the Customer and schedule the facility for inspection	10 minutes	Ms. Leticia D. Pili  – Agriculturist I
5. Assist the inspectors and provide the necessary information.	5.1. Conduct inspection of the facility with the use of an Inspection Checklist.   5.2. Inform the Customer of the initial findings and noncompliances (if any) and provide a timeline for compliance.   5.3. Provide suggestions and recommendations.	1 day	Dr. Xandre D. Baccay Division Chief Dr. Jermaine D. Juco Veterinarian II Mr. Mark Joseph B. Pineda Agriculturist II Mr. Enrile B. Manio Agriculturist II Dr. Arianne Bel D. Baluyut Agriculturist I Ms. Crizel D. Alimurung Agriculturist I
6. Fulfill the noncompliances observed by the inspectors.	Review the evidences of compliance submitted by the Customer.	7 days	Dr. Xandre D. Baccay Division Chief Dr. Jermaine D. Juco Veterinarian II Mr. Mark Joseph B. Pineda Agriculturist II Mr. Enrile B. Manio Agriculturist II Dr. Arianne Bel D. Baluyut Agriculturist I Ms. Crizel D. Alimurung Agriculturist I
7. If the facility passed the inspection process, secure an Order of Payment and pay for registration fees.	7.1. Calculate total costs to be paid and issue an Order of Payment to be signed by the accountant.   7.2 Issue an Official Receipt (OR)	15 minutes	Ms. Leticia D. Pili  Agriculturist I Mr. Laeison C. Cabigao OIC-Chief, Accounting Section Ms. Jeanny P. Aquino – Agriculturist II, Cashier Unit
8. Present OR.	8.1. For Initial Application, prepare an Animal Welfare Temporary Certificate of Registration valid for three (3) months to be signed by the Division Chief and issue the certificate to the Customer.   8.2. For Renewal Application, prepare the Animal Welfare Certificate of Registration to be initially signed by the Division Chief and endorse to DA RFO III Regional Executive Director (RED) for approval.	30 minutes 1 day	Ms. Leticia D. Pili Agriculturist I   Dr. Xandre D. Baccay Division Chief               Dr. Eduardo L. Lapuz, Jr. RED
9.	For Initial Application, scan filled out application form, documentary requirements and inspection report, and endorse to BAI via email for the processing and issuance of License to Operate (LTO) as Animal Facility.	15 minutes	Ms. Crizel D. Alimurung – Agriculturist I   Ms. Maria Luisa A. Pamintuan COS
10. Acknowledge the receipt of the e-copy of the approved LTO as Animal Facility via email.	For Initial Application, receive the e-copy of approved LTO as Animal Facility from BAI and forward to the Customer via email.	10 minutes	Ms. Leticia D. Pili Agriculturist I   Ms. Maria Luisa A. Pamintuan COS
11.	11.1. For Initial Application, receive the hard copy of the approved LTO as Animal Facility from BAI and notify the Customer that the certificate is ready for release.   11.2. For Renewal Application, receive the approved Animal Welfare Certificate of Registration and notify the Customer that the certificate is ready for release	10 minutes	Ms. Leticia D. Pili Agriculturist I
12. Claim LTO as Animal Facility (For Initial Application) or Animal Welfare Certificate of Registration (For Renewal Application).	12.1. For Initial Application, release the approved LTO as Animal Facility to the Customer valid for 1 year and log the transaction.   12.2. For Renewal Application, release the approved Animal Welfare Certificate of Registration to the Customer valid for 3 years and log the transaction.	5 minutes	Ms. Leticia D. Pili Agriculturist I   Ms. Maria Luisa A. Pamintuan COS
13. Fill out Client Satisfaction Feedback (CSF) Form.	Receive the CSF Form.	5 minutes	Mr. Mark Joseph B. Pineda Agriculturist II
END OF TRANSACTION

Downloadables (Forms)

• RF AHWD-01 Animal Show Request Form
• RF AHWD-04 Animal Facilities Registration Form