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Philippine Army suspends soldier over viral dog killing incident
A Philippine Army soldier faces possible demotion and criminal charges after allegedly killing a dog and posting video of the incident on social media. Military officials have launched an investigation into the animal cruelty case.
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MANILA — The Philippine Army has relieved a soldier from duty following allegations that he killed a dog and shared footage of the incident on social media, military officials said Tuesday.
The soldier, assigned to the 1st Infantry Division in Zamboanga del Sur, is under investigation by Army authorities for alleged animal cruelty. Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala confirmed that the case is being treated seriously by the military command.
Pending the outcome of the investigation, the soldier faces possible demotion and criminal charges, according to military statements. The case has drawn public attention after the video circulated on social media platforms.
The Philippine Army has not disclosed further details regarding the specific circumstances of the incident or the timeline of the investigation. Animal welfare advocates have called for strict accountability measures in the case.