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PETA Helps Animals in Flooded Philippine Capital

PETA Asia’s Manila campaigns office closed today due to a power outage in our building. Our staffers took to the streets to help animals affected by tropical storm Maring. …

Be a Superhero for Animals

Some of my friends have called me “Super-Vegan.” In fact, at a costume party, I once indulged the idea and dressed as a vegan superhero, much to everyone’s amusement. …

China Sets Trend for New Vegetarians Worldwide

Fifty million: That’s more than the entire population of Australia, Canada, or Spain, and it’s also the number of vegetarians in China. And get this—that number is growing! Members …

Victory for Animals! India Bans Dolphinariums

India’s Ministry of Environment and Forests advised state governments to ban any entertainment that involves the capture and confinement of cetaceans, including dolphinariums. The Indian government has established that …

16 Photos That Will Change Your Life

Take a look at the following 16 photos to see why animals deserve to live—and not end up on anyone’s dinner plate.

The Intern Experience: Liselle Finlay

Now this was a happy accident. During a casual perusal of the PETA website, I stumbled across the Manila internship opportunity. I clicked on the link, read on, and …

Ride Bikes, Not Animals

On the tourist trail, it’s common to see decrepit horses, shackled elephants, and crippled camels used for rides. Seeing animals exploited for transport is heartbreaking. They are often forced …

10 Reasons Not to Eat Fish

It hurts: Fish have brains and nervous systems that sense pain just like other animals do. Period. Mercury, arsenic, lead: Actually, that’s three reasons, and those are just a …

Food Review: Sagada, the Philippines

Sagada made for a refreshing weekend escape. The hills of rice terraces and mountain views were a welcome change of scenery from the smoky, gray skyline of Manila. After …

Paul McCartney Joins the Chorus for Mali’s Transfer

Perhaps the world’s most famous singer and songwriter is stepping up to help one of the world’s loneliest elephants. Acclaimed rock-and-roller Paul McCartney has penned a heartfelt letter to …