16/12/2025
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FURVENT'S OFFICIAL CLARIFICATION AND TIMELINE: AXLEโS CASE
We would like to provide a clear and final clarification regarding the case of Axle, the dog who was brutally beaten to death, as we have received many questions and concerns about whether a case has been filed and who filed it.
Five days ago, a viral post circulated claiming that a case had already been filed for Axle. At that time, we knew this information was inaccurate. We were in direct communication with the relatives of the dogโs owner, and we were also informed by sources that an earlier attempt by the PNP to file a complaint was not accepted due to lack of sufficient evidence, specifically the absence of a witness.
Because we did not want Axleโs case to be prematurely considered resolved, forgotten, or treated with complacency, we chose to debunk that viral post. Our intention was to ensure that the case would continue moving forward and not fall into silence.
At this point, our legal counsel independently decided that he would travel to Bontoc to personally meet with the Police Director and PNP Sadanga to determine whether a witness could be secured and whether a case could be filed. This decision was made solely by him, before he had any communication or coordination with PAWS.
Before our legal counsel could travel, he was connected to PAWS through Ms. Rina of Biyaya Animal Care. At that time, he learned that PAWS volunteers were already on the ground in Sadanga and that they were preparing to file a complaint on Monday.
in the interest of supporting and reinforcing accountability, PAWS filed a complaint, with our legal counsel joining as a co-complainant in his capacity as a private individual. Later that day, he met personally with the Police Director and PNP Sadang and learned that PNP Sadanga was already preparing a case and had built what they believed to be an airtight complaint.
While we also strongly wanted to file as an organization, doing so required a board resolution. As our board members were not physically available in Baguio City at that time, we decided that the most practical and timely course of action was for our legal counsel to join as a co-complainant in his capacity as a private individual, rather than under Furvent Animal Rescue and Advocacy.
As reflected in the public post by PAWS, the complaint filed by PAWS was not accepted after several hours of processing.
Approximately 30 minutes to one hour later, we received confirmation that PNP Sadanga filed the complaint, and this time, it was accepted by the Fiscal.
This is the crucial point:
๐ A complaint has been filed and accepted by the Fiscalโs office.
At this stage, the case is subject to evaluation and due process, and it remains to be determined whether it will proceed to trial or be dismissed.
We are sharing this timeline to avoid further confusion and to address questions about whether a case truly exists and who filed it. What matters most to us is that Axleโs case has moved forward into the legal process.
We would like to sincerely commend:
โข PNP Sadanga, who persevered and worked diligently behind the scenes to build a complaint that could meet legal requirements.
โข PAWS, whose volunteers went to the area, remained on the ground, and exhausted all possible means to pursue accountability.
โข Our legal counsel, who, despite being unwell and having very limited resources, still traveled to the area to assist, coordinate, and support the pursuit of justice.
On a personal note, this case has weighed heavily on us. The pressure, sleepless nights, and emotional toll were real, but Axle deserved persistence.
Finally, we thank the netizens and animal welfare advocates who continuously called for accountability. Public vigilance mattered.
This will be our final clarification on the matter.
From here on, we remain watchful as the case undergoes legal evaluation and proceeds in accordance with due process.
Justice for Axle.โ๏ธ
