Animal welfare group, school condemn dog cruelty in Pangasinan, Iloilo

Two separate incidents of animal cruelty that occurred in Pangasinan and Iloilo drew flak from an animal welfare group and a school, according to the report of GMA Regional TV's Adrian Prietos on "Saksi."

In CCTV footage, a dog is seen being dragged by a motorcycle in Calasio, Pangasinan.

The incident was reported to the barangay, but the suspect has yet to be identified.

According to a barangay personnel, the suspect is not a resident of the area. It is also unclear what happened to the dog.

The Animal Investigation Project, who condemned the incident, said the dog would most likely die from the injuries it sustained from being dragged by the motorcycle.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Meanwhile, in Iloilo City, a security guard was relieved from his duty on a university campus after firing a gun.

A video showed that two dogs were running after a gun was fired.

The security guard admitted the incident.

According to the police, the security guard said the dogs have rabies, pose as a threat to students, and that they scatter garbage.

GMA Regional TV is reaching out to the security guard, but he has been relieved from his work.

The university condemned the incident, while the police said it would help those who plan to file a case against the security guard, who may face charges for violating the Animal Welfare Act. — Mariel Celine Serquiña/BAP, GMA Integrated News