Advancing laboratory animal science in the Philippines: PALAS initiatives and partnerships leading to Asia Laboratory Animal Day 2025

Rodel Jonathan S. Vitor; John Sylvester B. Nas; Bryan John A. Magoling; Frances C. Recuenco; Sharon Yvette Angelina M. Villanueva; Catherine T. Albano; Delwin D. Capuyo; Sebastian Jose David; Ma. Danica Ines-Ramil; Alisha Wehdnesday B. Reyes; Cherry P. Fernandez-Colorado

doi:10.1002/ame2.70135

Animal Models and Experimental Medicine ›› 2025, Vol. 8 ›› Issue (12) :2184 -2186. DOI: 10.1002/ame2.70135

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Advancing laboratory animal science in the Philippines: PALAS initiatives and partnerships leading to Asia Laboratory Animal Day 2025

Rodel Jonathan S. Vitor ¹
, John Sylvester B. Nas ¹
, Bryan John A. Magoling ²
, Frances C. Recuenco ³
, Sharon Yvette Angelina M. Villanueva ⁴
, Catherine T. Albano ⁵
, Delwin D. Capuyo ⁶
, Sebastian Jose David ⁷
, Ma. Danica Ines-Ramil ⁸
, Alisha Wehdnesday B. Reyes ⁹
, Cherry P. Fernandez-Colorado ⁹

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¹. Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines

². Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Batangas State University, The National Engineering University-Pablo Borbon, Batangas City, Philippines

³. College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Cavite State University, Indang, Philippines

⁴. Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines

⁵. Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Central Mindanao University, Maramag, Philippines

⁶. Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Agri-Industries, Caraga State University, Butuan City, Philippines

⁷. Davyco Bio Philippines, Corp., Tanauan City, Philippines

⁸. Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Mariano Marcos State University, Batac City, Philippines

⁹. Department of Veterinary Paraclinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Los Baños, Philippines

rsvitor@up.edu.ph

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As the Philippines celebrated the 2nd Asia Laboratory Animal Day (ALAD) last November 29, 2025, the Philippine Association for Laboratory Animal Sciences (PALAS) reflected on a year marked by growth, collaboration, and renewed commitment to ethical and scientific excellence in animal-based research. Throughout 2025, PALAS has continued to strengthen the laboratory animal science community by advancing education, capacity building, policy advocacy, and regional cooperation. These efforts underscore PALAS’ vital role in shaping a culture of responsible animal research aligned with international standards.

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animal welfare and ethics / laboratory animal practice / laboratory animal science

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Rodel Jonathan S. Vitor, John Sylvester B. Nas, Bryan John A. Magoling, Frances C. Recuenco, Sharon Yvette Angelina M. Villanueva, Catherine T. Albano, Delwin D. Capuyo, Sebastian Jose David, Ma. Danica Ines-Ramil, Alisha Wehdnesday B. Reyes, Cherry P. Fernandez-Colorado. Advancing laboratory animal science in the Philippines: PALAS initiatives and partnerships leading to Asia Laboratory Animal Day 2025. Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, 2025, 8 (12) : 2184-2186 DOI:10.1002/ame2.70135

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[1]	Republic Act No. 8485. The Animal Welfare Act of the Philippines. 1998.

[2]	Republic Act No. 10631. An Act Amending the Animal Welfare Act of the Philippines. 2013.

[3]	Department of Agriculture Administrative Order No. 40, Series of 1999. Rules and Regulations on the Conduct of Scientific Procedures Using Animals in the Philippines. 1999.

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