When Two Surgery Giants Collide: Opportunity or Missed Alignment?
March 26–27, 2026 quietly became one of the most interesting dates in Philippine veterinary education. On those same dates, two major surgical learning events were announced—both credible, both high-level, both clearly intended for veterinarians who take surgery seriously. On one side is the 2nd PCVS-CA Veterinary Surgery Masterclass, organized by the Philippine College of Veterinary […]
Moonlighting on Rest Days: When Is It Legal, and When Is It a Breach of Trust?
A post recently circulated in a veterinary Facebook group asking an uncomfortable but very real question: “Is there a legal basis for an employer to terminate an employee if found moonlighting during rest days, especially if it is visible on the employee’s Facebook page?” This question goes straight to the heart of what is quietly […]
Why Some New Vets Treat Their Jobs Like a Game
There is a painful pattern many clinic owners are quietly talking about today. A newly licensed veterinarian applies for a job, goes through interviews, signs a contract, receives training, onboarding, and client introductions—then, just weeks or even days later, disappears. There is no proper turnover, no respect for the commitment made, and no understanding of […]
[PRESS RELEASE] Vet Diagnostix Philippines Commends the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) for Upholding Diagnostic Integrity in Rabies Testing
PRESS RELEASE Vet Diagnostix Philippines Commends the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) for Upholding Diagnostic Integrity in Rabies Testing Vet Diagnostix Philippines acknowledges the Bureau of Animal Industry – Animal Health and Welfare Division (BAI-AHWD) for its recent public clarification and apology following the inadvertent use of Vet Diagnostix product images in a previous advisory […]
Featured Veterinarian: Dr. Jonathan O. Chua, DVM – From Cleft-Strong to Financially Strong
On January 13, 2026, the veterinary community of Dasmariñas celebrates more than a birthday. It celebrates the story of a man who turned vulnerability into vision and hardship into strength. Dr. Jonathan “Doc Jon” Chua was born with a cleft lip and palate, a condition that came with surgeries, speech challenges, stares, and cruelty from […]
From Green to Orange: The Quiet Strength of Dr. Anna Esmeralda “Doc Apple” Nagera
For more than two decades, the Philippine veterinary industry knew her in one color: green. Green meant Boehringer Ingelheim. Green meant rabies programs, regulatory discipline, global standards, and a woman who never bent when the work demanded integrity. For many Filipino veterinarians, seeing Doc Apple meant seeing stability. It meant systems that worked, policies that […]