Vegetarian Food Find: Marty’s Vegetarian Chicharon
Vegetarian chicharon? The first time that the PETA Asia team saw Marty’s Vegetarian Chicharon from the Oishi brand in our local convenience store in the Philippines, we were understandably …
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South Korean Vegetarians Find That Compassion Transcends Peer Pressure
A recent article in a South Korean newspaper highlights the social pressures that many vegetarians face because of their lifestyle choice. When you first make the decision to go …
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Singaporean Dog Beating Video Sends Shockwaves
Recently, we received distressing news: A video, purportedly showing a woman viciously beating a defenseless dog, had been found online. The minute-long video shows a woman repeatedly “punishing” a …
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China’s PRC Forestry Administration Nabs Prestigious Animal Welfare Honor
After launching a milestone ban on animal shows in zoos and circuses throughout the country, China’s State Forestry Administration (SFA) has been named the 2010 recipient of PETA Asia’s …
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Top 10 Tuesday: Things to Tell Your Friends About Why They Should Skip the Circus
Circuses that still use animals would quickly lose their appeal if the details about how they treat their animals became widely known. Animal circuses are anything but wholesome family …
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Victory! Thailand Promises Not to Send Elephants to the Philippines
It was recently reported in the Philippine media that Thailand was planning to send an elephant to the decrepit Manila Zoo at the request of Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim. …
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First Animal Welfare Law in Thailand is Dying!
After an 11-year struggle, Thailand’s first animal welfare legislation, currently pending review and approval by the Decree Office, is in trouble! The Prevention of Cruelty to Animal and Animal …
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South Africans Have Big Hang-Ups
We are not alone. No, I’m not talking about the existence of aliens. I’m referring to the existence of other passionate anti-fur advocates such as the South African organization …
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Sri Lankan Designer Launches Compassionate Fashion Line!
Kudos to Sri Lankan model-turned-designer Nimesha Kahandagama for recently unveiling a chic, new fashion line that’s completely fur- and leather-free! This gorgeous and affordable line of shoes and fashionable …
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Balinese Government Killing Dogs With Strychnine
When I think of Bali, I imagine an island heaven: surf, sun, and miles and miles of beach! Recently, however, we received some horrible news—and there’s definitely trouble in …
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