Animal welfare group protests alleged maltreatment in Manila Zoo
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said the animals at the zoo are being fed but they seem to be maltreated because of their situation beause they are not in their natural habitat and they live in small enclosures.
PETA added that using a zoo to educate children is not acceptable.
GMA News is getting a reaction from the Manila City government, which manages the Manila Zoo.
The maltreatment of animals is strictly prohibited under the Animal Welfare Act.
According to Republic Act No. 10631 or the Philippine Animal Welfare Act of 2013, any person who is found to torture, hurt or maltreat animals may be imprisoned for up to three years and fined for up to P250,000. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
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