QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 626)
To further amend Executive Order No. 234 (as amended by E.O. No. 253) by tightening the ban on the slaughter of carabaos and buffaloes, primarily to conserve these animals for small farmers.
It further amended Executive Order No. 234 dated May 16, 1970, and references that E.O. No. 234 was previously amended by Executive Order No. 253.
Slaughter is prohibited except under specific exceptions provided by the Executive Order.
Only male carabaos or buffaloes that are seven (7) years old or over may be slaughtered, upon issuance of the required slaughter permit.
Only female carabaos or buffaloes that are eleven (11) years old or over may be slaughtered, upon issuance of the required slaughter permit.
That the particular carabao or buffalo to be slaughtered is of the required age and is free from any disease.
The Minister of Agriculture, upon recommendation of the Director of the Bureau of Animal Industry.
It took effect immediately upon issuance on October 21, 1980.
No. It prohibits slaughter except when the animal meets the age requirements and when a slaughter permit is issued with a prior veterinarian certificate confirming required age and disease-free status.
E.O. No. 234 (as amended) allowed slaughter of carabaos and buffaloes that are three (3) years old or over; E.O. No. 626 significantly raises the minimum slaughterable ages to seven years for males and eleven years for females, and imposes stricter veterinarian certification requirements.
The President acted “by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution,” as stated in the opening paragraph of the Executive Order.
Because present conditions demand their conservation for the benefit of small farmers who rely on them for energy needs.