Blogs
In the Heart of Advocacy: AEP Volunteers Reflect on Animal WelFair 2024
Animal Empathy Philippines (AEP) recently took part in the Animal WelFair 2024 event, hosted by the Ateneans Guided and Inspired by Love for Animals (AGILA) at Ateneo de Manila University from April 22nd to 26th, 2024.
Beat the summer heat with these yummy vegan frozen treats!
Say hello to a guilt-free summer with these delectable vegan delights!
Meet the Farmed Animals in the Philippines
Did you know that the most common farmed animals in the Philippines have a lot to offer, more than just being farmed for food? This blog looks into the profiles of four farmed animals, namely pigs, cows, chicken, and fish?
What good will you do this March?
You’re probably just like many others who missed this year’s Veganuary? Fret not, #MeatlessMarch may be perfect for you!
Where to bring your significant other for a meat-free Valentine’s Day
It’s no secret that this year’s Valentine’s Day falls on Ash Wednesday, and as a country that is predominantly catholic, most Filipinos abstain from meat during this day. So we’ve prepared a list of awesome restaurants where you can have a fantastic, meat-free date with your significant other on Valentine's Day… plus, it's the perfect chance to show a little love and compassion towards our farmed animal friends!
Empathy in Action: A Workshop on Farmed Animal Advocacy
Animal Empathy Philippines (AEP) culminates their Empathy in Action (EIA) Workshop on October 28 at Loft Spaces Ortigas, leaving attendees enlightened and motivated to make a positive change in the world. The EIA Workshop series spanned the entire month of October and began with a kickoff event on September 30.
Anthropomorphism and Animal Empathy
Written by Zian Bonoan
Anthropomorphism, or seeing non-humans as human-like, seems to merit an animal or object worthy of empathy and moral consideration. On the other hand, misinterpreting the actions of animals and ignoring their natural behaviors and distinct biological needs can lead to a harmfully misinformed treatment of them.
Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare
Written by Pia Tabanao
The Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare are a globally recognized standard for the welfare of animals under human control. They include freedom from hunger and thirst, discomfort, pain, injury or disease, the ability to express normal behavior and freedom from fear and distress. However, these standards have been criticized for being too vague and not fully capturing the meaning of what a life worth living for an animal entails.
Am I in YOUR Circle?: A Lesson on Moral Circle Expansion
Written by Pia Tabanao
The moral circle is a concept that refers to entities that are granted moral concern. It is divided into different levels, with those in the inner circle being granted full moral consideration, while those in the outer circle are granted a moderate level of moral consideration, and those at the frontiers of the circle, minimal moral consideration. It is important to expand it to prevent suffering and include more entities in moral decision-making, including farmed animals, as the majority of them are currently subjected to inhumane treatment on factory farms.