OUR STORY

Animal Empathy Philippines

“How might we help Filipinos do the most good for farmed animals?”


This is the central question that guides Animal Empathy Philippines (AEP) in our mission. 

Established in 2021, AEP is dedicated to bringing issues faced by farmed animals in the Philippines to the forefront. By combining empathy with evidence-based community efforts, we strive to create lasting, impactful changes that improve the lives of farmed animals.

AEP is a women-led non-profit organization based in the Philippines. Founded by animal advocates Kate Lupango, Ging Geronimo, and Janaisa Baril, AEP is dedicated to community-building work on effective animal advocacy (EAA) in the country.

AEP is a women-led non-profit organization based in the Philippines. Founded by animal advocates Kate Lupango, Ging Geronimo, and Janaisa Baril, AEP is dedicated to community-building work on effective animal advocacy (EAA) in the country.

OUR MISSION

To bring farmed animals issues in the Philippines to the forefront through empathy and evidence-based community efforts to help farmed animals and fellow Filipinos.

OUR VISION

A nation where all animals live their best lives.

OUR
CORE VALUES

Our work are guided on this values.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

01

Change the systems not only the symptoms

02

Don’t preach in the same choir. Expand your own choir.

03

We meet you where you are.

04

Think big, start small, and move fast.

05

Make Empathy / Compassion the Norm, not the Exemption.

06

Scout mindset. Seek the truth, embrace learning.

We approach issues with curiosity and an open mind. We rely on data, lived experiences, and diverse perspectives to refine our strategies and continuously improve our work.