For the first time, the Senate of the Philippines opened its halls to pets, putting a spotlight on animal welfare and the need to update laws to protect them. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri has vowed to make amendments to the Animal Welfare Act a priority in the chamber. #SenatePH #PhilippineSenate #SenadoNgPilipino | Senate of the Philippines

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