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PETA Rains on Fendi’s Parade

Wherever there’s cruelty to animals, PETA will be there. Last week, Fendi brought its “Un Art Autre” exhibit to a popular Hong Kong mall. The event, whose title translates …

The Myth That Is ‘Sustainable’ Fishing

Sustainable fishing: a noble idea. That’s the notion that we can capture and kill hundreds of thousands of aquatic animals every year while still maintaining—or increasing—the populations of those …

BREAKING NEWS! Makers of Cruel ‘Crush’ Videos Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Earlier today, a Philippine court found La Union residents Vicente and Dorma Ridon—who have been in jail during their trial since June 2012—guilty of child abuse, animal welfare crimes, …

Understanding the Misunderstood: Purebreds and Mixed-Breed Dogs

This is an issue all over the world: the pervasive myth that purebreds are “superior” to mixed-breed dogs. As someone who has never owned and will never own a …

Zoo Negara: An Out-of-Date Facility

At a first glance, Zoo Negara—set in the Malaysian jungle—looks like a natural setting for the animals who live there, but a closer look at the outdated enclosures (many …

Meet the 2014 Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity Winners!

Trương Thị May and Wu Xiubo have been named Asia’s Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities, while Sia has won the Australian competition. See the list of nominees and live as the …

Nominjin Strikes a Pose for New Vegetarian Ad

Mongolian singing sensation—and vegan—Nominjin has become the latest celebrity to appear in PETA’s ongoing vegetarian campaign. She joins the ranks of major celebs such as Alicia Silverstone and Barbie Hsu …

The Pinoy Barbecue: Vegan Style

Barbecues are a favorite summer pastime, not just in the Philippines but also around the world. The only problem is that many staple dishes of barbecues contain meat and …

Eating Vegan 101 in the Philippines

Although the Philippines’ traditional cuisine is largely characterized by meat and fish dishes accompanied by rice, there are many ways to experience authentic Filipino food while still eating vegan. …

Considering a Companion Animal? Reflect on These Questions Before You Commit

Before adopting an animal, think about your location, lifestyle, and liability!