Philippine animal welfare group PAWS urges pet owners to sue crematorium for estafa
The gist
PAWS urged owners of 25 dumped dogs and cats in Bulacan to sue a crematorium for estafa.
The NBI is set to file estafa and illegal dumping cases.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2, 2026PAWS urged owners of the 25 dead dogs and cats dumped in Bulacan to sue the pet crematorium for estafa by means of deceit.
- Nov 3, 2026The Court of Appeals upheld the cancellation of former tollway executive Alvin Bugtas's passport and forfeiture of his right to cross-examine witnesses after he violated bail conditions in a separate estafa case filed by San Miguel Holdings Corp.
- Nov 6, 2026The NBI was set to file estafa and illegal dumping cases in the pet crematory controversy.
Key terms
- estafa
- Intentional deception to unlawfully gain from or deprive a victim of a legal right, violating civil or criminal law.
- NBI
- A Philippine government agency under the Department of Justice that handles major high-profile national-interest cases.
- Court of Appeals
- An appellate collegiate court in the Philippines that reviews decisions of lower courts and administrative agencies.
Source: Wikipedia