Ilocos man holds wake, funeral after beloved dog dies

A resident of Batac City, Ilocos Norte laid his best friend to rest with a wake and a proper burial.

According to a report on GMA News TV's State of the Nation with Jessica Soho, the beloved dog named Stanley was buried in his own little coffin after dying of anemia. The pet was also taken to a church so a priest could perform proper funeral rites.

Even though he only had Stanley for two years, the owner said his pet was basically like family. He had even thrown a party to celebrate the dog's birthday. —Margaret Claire Layug/JST, GMA News