When Does a Client’s Statement Become Libelous Against a Veterinarian?
In the age of Facebook reviews, viral posts, and group chats, many veterinarians experience reputational damage not because of poor medicine, but because of careless or emotional online statements made by clients. Not all negative comments are libel. Clients are legally allowed to express dissatisfaction. However, there is a clear legal boundary where a statement […]
Why Many Veterinarians Are Against Nanosilver as a Treatment
In the ever-evolving landscape of veterinary medicine, new products often arrive with promises of revolutionizing care. One such contender is nanosilver — tiny particles of silver measured in nanometers, marketed as a powerful antimicrobial that can target bacteria, fungi, and even viruses. From wound sprays to oral supplements, nanosilver has entered the veterinary market with […]
FEATURED VETERINARIAN | Dr. Joel Jay T. Martorillas, DVM, MSc, DipPCCP
FEATURED VETERINARIAN | PLENARY SPEAKER – PVMA 2026 There are veterinarians who master procedures. There are veterinarians who master pain control. And then there are those who redefine what safe and humane practice should look like. Dr. Joel Jay T. Martorillas, DVM, MSc, DipPCCP belongs to that last group. As Head of Anaesthesia at Beecroft […]
Why Dentists Often Don’t Need a Business Permit, While Veterinarians Do
This discussion was raised by Dr. ReneDave Tacba, DVM, a practicing veterinarian who asked a very common and valid question: “If dentists are PRC-licensed professionals and don’t pay business permit fees, why are veterinarians required to have one?” At first glance, it feels inconsistent. Both are licensed professionals. Both operate clinics. Both provide medical services. […]
Why In The Philippines, It’s Only An Issue When It Comes To Dogs And Cats
This question keeps resurfacing in the Philippine veterinary community, and it deserves a clear, local answer. Why is it an issue when a breeder administers a 5-in-1 vaccine to puppies, but not an issue when a backyard farmer vaccinates pigs against hog cholera? Why is it acceptable when LGU personnel who are not veterinarians administer […]
The 50k debate: license, experience, and the reality of veterinary practice
A recent online discussion triggered a firestorm in the veterinary community. What seemed like a simple topic quickly exposed deep cracks in how we understand value, experience, mentorship, and expectations in our profession. A newly licensed veterinarian, with little to no clinical experience, reportedly demanded a starting salary of ₱50,000 or more, some even citing […]