John Arcilla calls for investigation into pet crematoriums

Actor John Arcilla is calling for a nationwide investigation into pet crematorium facilities following reports that pet remains, intended for cremation, were discovered dumped in a vacant lot in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.

The remains were reportedly traced to Ahjay Paws Aftercare Pet Crematorium in Bacoor City, Cavite. In response, Mayor Strike Revilla ordered the facility closed, noting that its business permit did not cover animal cremation services and that the owner could not guarantee the authenticity of the ashes returned to customers.

Arcilla expressed concern regarding the accountability of these services, questioning whether owners receive the remains they pay for. The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has urged affected pet owners to pursue legal action, suggesting that falsely representing that a pet has been cremated after collecting payment could constitute estafa under the Revised Penal Code.