What We Do
AWIP Philippines is the regional investigations team of the Animal Welfare Investigations Project, focused on tackling animal cruelty across the country. Through strategic partnerships and community engagement, we work to protect and promote animal welfare.
Our success in the Philippines is built on collaboration. We partner with Biyaya Animal Care, which provides shelter and rehabilitation for rescued animals, and work alongside the Philippine National Police to ensure the enforcement of animal welfare legislation.
We Investigate
We investigate organised animal cruelty including Illegal Wildlife Trade, Cat and Dog Meat Trade, and Dog Fighting.
We gather information from the public, partner organisations, and online sources.
This information is carefully analysed and transformed into actionable intelligence, which we use to disrupt criminal activities, rescue animals, and bring animal abusers to justice.
We Rescue
We give abused animals a second chance.
When our investigations reveal animals in immediate danger, we coordinate with the police and Biyaya Animal Care to carry out rescue operations.
But the journey doesn’t end there. Every rescued animal receives the care and love they need to recover, from medical treatment to rehabilitation and eventually finding a forever home.
We Prosecute
We seek justice for every animal that has suffered.
We tirelessly push for justice, ensuring that animal abusers face real consequences.
Through filing legal cases, we fight to strengthen animal welfare laws and enforce penalties that deter future cruelty.
Regional Director
Greg Quimpo serves as the Regional Director for AWIP Philippines, where he oversees a dynamic team of investigators committed to combating animal cruelty across the nation. With extensive experience in animal welfare, Quimpo brings his leadership, strategic expertise, and deep passion for justice to AWIP’s mission.
Before joining AWIP, Quimpo was the President and Campaigns Manager of the Animal Kingdom Foundation (AKF). His tenure there was marked by significant achievements in rescuing animals from the illegal dog meat trade and spearheading educational campaigns on responsible pet ownership.
In his current role, Quimpo directs complex investigations, employing cutting-edge technology and innovative strategies to uncover and disrupt illegal activities that harm animals. His efforts aim to bring perpetrators to justice while advocating for stronger animal protection laws.
Quimpo’s leadership in AWIP Philippines strengthens the organisastion’s global mission, fostering a safer and more humane environment for animals.
Regional News
- Blog: Inside AWIP’s Latest Operation Against the Dog Meat Trade in the Philippines
For months, our team at the Animal Welfare Investigations Project (AWIP) has been working tirelessly to dismantle elements of the dog meat trade in the Philippines. This brutal trade operates largely underground, concealed by criminal networks that inflict severe suffering on innocent animals. Every operation we undertake is a testament to our commitment to end…. - Successful Rescue Operation Against Philippine Dog Meat TradeIn a joint operation with the Philippine National Police (PNP), AWIP International successfully intercepted a significant case of the dog meat trade in the Philippines. This operation, conducted on 25 October, led to the rescue of three female Philippine Native Dogs and the arrest of a well-known dog meat trader. AWIP International, in collaboration with….