Remains of 25 dogs and cats discovered dumped in plastic bags in Bulacan

• Residents in Barangay Minuyan Proper, San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, discovered decomposing animal remains inside plastic bags
• Authorities initially reported 26 animal remains but later confirmed that the correct number was 25, consisting of 22 dogs and three cats
• The remains were buried in a vacant lot because of the foul odor and concerns about public health
• Local officials vowed to identify and hold those responsible accountable, while some pet owners have come forward to identify and claim their animals

The decomposing remains of 25 dogs and cats were discovered inside plastic bags dumped along New Town Street in Barangay Minuyan Proper, San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, prompting local authorities to investigate the disturbing incident.

Residents reportedly found the animal remains on Wednesday morning after noticing an unpleasant smell coming from the area. According to a report by GMA News reporter Vonne Aquino on 24 Oras Weekend, a vehicle was seen stopping along the street before someone apparently unloaded the bags.

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One resident recalled noticing a man getting out of the vehicle but failing to see the actual disposal of the sacks.

“May sasakyan po dito na huminto tapos nagmane-obra. Tapos di ko po napansin yung mga nagbaba, ang napansin ko lang po isang lalaki bumaba po tapos di ko napansin kasi umalis na ako non,” the resident recounted.

The same resident said the sacks were initially mistaken for ordinary garbage until the odor became noticeable the following morning.

“‘Di ko po alam na may itinapon, tapos pagkagising ko po ng umaga may mga sako na po dito na akala ko lang po mga basura. Nape-perwisyo po ‘yung mga nakatira dito kasi ano po eh di po kinakaya ‘yung amoy,” the resident added.

The plastic bags reportedly had labels bearing the names and weights of the animals. A nearby worker named Ronnie also said he initially thought the sacks contained regular trash before reporting the situation to the barangay.

Due to concerns over sanitation and public health, authorities immediately arranged for the remains to be buried in a vacant lot.

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“Need na po namin ilibing… ngayon nga may amoy pa, ‘di ba. Nagdalawang hukay kami,” said Barangay Minuyan Material Recovery Facility supervisor Dories Servidad.

An initial count listed 26 remains, including dogs and cats. However, barangay chairman Irene Biteng and Chris Taylor, founder of Luna and Furry Siblings Animal Welfare and Rescue, later verified that there were 22 dogs and three cats.

Taylor strongly condemned the disposal and vowed to pursue those responsible.

In another report, a man sustained injuries after being attacked by a group of seven to 10 people at the Plaza of Dueñas in Iloilo. Videos capturing the incident showed several individuals surrounding the victim and taking turns kicking him. Police investigators said their initial findings suggested that the man went to the plaza to confront an individual he suspected of hurting his sibling.

Meanwhile, a fatal shooting occurred outside a school in Barangay Prinza, Teresa, Rizal on Thursday afternoon, claiming the life of a man. GMA News' Unang Balita reported that the victim was shot in the head at approximately 4 p.m., with the suspect immediately escaping afterward. A video that gained widespread attention online showed the man sprawled on the ground while his live-in partner stood beside him, carrying their infant. Authorities subsequently launched a manhunt as they sought to track down the gunman.

Source: KAMI.com.gh