Compassion for Joseph Carlo Candare & Awareness of Philippine’s Animal Welfare Act

UP TRIBUNAL DECISION: STOMPING A KITTEN TO DEATH IN UP IS NOT “MISCONDUCT”

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There’s nothing wrong with anger provided you use it constructively. Wayne Dyer

Meet the adorable kitties that give my family so much joy. They are so loved that we call them the other members of the family. Missy (left) is mine. Kylee (center) belongs to Lauren and Lady (right) is Marielle’s pet. Well, my husband gets to choose among the three but I think he has a thing for Kylee. They talk to each other at the dinner table. No kidding. I understand that not everyone is a cat lover. So when I read about Joseph Carlo Candare who got labeled as a Cat Serial Killer, I was beyond horrified that someone could engage in a brutal act. I gasped at his description, I pulled it on its tail and threw it. Then like some pro wrestler I jumped on it and my feet landed on it’s torso. Slam! Felt good!. As I continued reading, I got more appalled by the comments of the readers as the poster/blogger called for action “Wanted Dead or Alive“. Geesh, what kind of call for action is that? You might be a “Cat Killer Killer”? (Edit April 19- The yoopee multiply entry has been deleted now)

Still seething with anger, I shook my head and tried to understand the actions behind this brutality. Despite my disgust , I turned my thoughts to the student who studies at UP Diliman. What is the university doing about this? Is it providing help to Joseph Carlo Candare (JC)? I know his actions are just so gruesome to comprehend among cat lovers like me. Should I continue on with this anger? What will my anger bring me? Anger is a beneficial one if it is NOT allowed to harden into resentment or used as a battering ram to punish people. Anger signals problems we need to solve or it points to boundaries we need to set. Sometimes it is the final burst of energy before letting go settles in.

Breathe deeply. I can feel all this anger but still take responsibility for my behavior.

Right now, I can act on my anger and move on to a positive resolution.

Since I am not privy to the concrete steps already initiated by the The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) , the university and other groups concerned, let me just provide my own positive resolution:

1. Think of the boy’s welfare. Stop spreading vicious posters about him. How is that going to help? Sure, he is an adult and should be accountable for the consequences of his actions but do we really know what is happening to him? Though JC gave an apology, I believe he needs help and compassion by the agencies concerned not a lynch mob approach. It’s about time to read up on the Libel Law.

Instead of hurling more insults to JC , allow the proper agencies to work on this and file the necessary charges or consequences, if applicable.

2. Provide public awareness to the Animal Welfare Act or Republic Act No. 8485 especially to those who despise cats or dogs or animals. Instead of spreading posters about the Cat Killer, why not spread posters on the Animal Welfare Act and point certain sections such as:

SECTION 6: It shall be unlawful for any person to torture any animal, to neglect to provide adequate care, sustenance or shelter, or maltreat any animal or to subject any dog or horse to dogfights or horsefights, kill or cause or procure to be tortured or deprived of adequate care, sustenance or shelter, or maltreat or use the same in research or experiments not expressly authorized by the Committee on Animal Welfare…

Anyone who violates any of the provisions of this Act shall, upon conviction by final judgment, be punished by imprisonment of not less than six (6) months nor more than two (2) years or a fine or not less than One thousand pesos (P1,000) nor more that Five thousand pesos (P5,000) or both at the discretion of the Court.

Posters on Animal Welfare bring a more constructive course of action. What can society gain by spreading a poster of a Cat Killer?

True, his actions are pretty disturbing and may be in violation of the law, yet I believe he is not a hopeless case. I hope we all step back a little, take a deep breath and let the proper authorities handle this without resorting to outbursts of emotions and hurting him back online.

A little compassion and understanding will go a long way to prevent a similar case and thus ensure the welfare of our animals.

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Comment by kate
2009-04-17 20:35:23

very good point. Thank you for sharing.

btw, your cats are adorable :)

kates last blog post..i miss you.

Comment by Noemi
2009-04-17 20:46:02

Oh I love my cats dearly.

 
 
Comment by Tonyo Cruz
2009-04-17 21:54:59

Dear Noemi,

I think the best way to help this Cat Abuser is to ensure that he is investigated for whatever violations of the law he committed. He must be made to account for his depraved actions. He has to understand that what he did was and is wrong and he must be punished for it.

Doing that is also compassionate because the wisdom of the law is to make sure that everyone follows society’s modus vivendi to, at the very least, respect the dignity of animals. That is done by enjoining everyone to follow the law and to make sure that violators are punished.

The saddest thing that could happen is that vigilantes reach the Cat Abuser ahead of law enforcers. I do not condone threats of violence from those who now hate Cat Abuser. I wish they do the right thing by supporting groups such as PAWS to bring Cat Abuser to justice.

I hope that this incident would raise public awareness on animal rights and on RA 8485.

By the way, Bruno and Johnny (my cat friends) send their warmest hellos to the cats of the Dado household.

Comment by Noemi
2009-04-17 22:18:26

Oh we are cat lovers, aren’t we? Hello Bruno and Johnny!

I agree with you that the proper course of action should be taken. I am not an expert on the law so I will allow these agencies to implement the law. But these lynch mob mentality needs to be stopped.

Comment by sylv3rblade
2009-04-17 23:22:43

Well I just hope it ends as the one that was publicized on 4chan: The cat beating kid who posted a vid of his maltreatment of his cat. The kid got what he deserved when the cops were knocking on his front door.

oh and just an after thought,
Joseph has a lynch mob on his side (though I’m not saying he’s directly affiliated with them) claiming it’s alright to kill animals as we please.

sylv3rblades last blog post..The 1st Manila Comic Con

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Comment by Noemi
2009-04-17 23:49:24

JC’s supporters should also get some help especially those that laughed as he tortured the cat.

 
Comment by hope
2009-04-21 17:28:41

I’m sorry, but are you really sure that Jc’s supporters who were there laughed when JC tortured the cat?

 
 
 
 
Comment by Vince
2009-04-17 23:26:27

Hi Noemi!

I heard about this too and am honestly very disturbed. I have never commented on things like this before but really had to say something when I heard this.

I didn’t go all out like the other comments I see from the boy’s multiply site and I do agree that those with extreme hatred should calm down and let the authorities handle it.

Anywayz here’s this is the comment I left… http://www.vincegolangco.com/?p=235

Vinces last blog post..Bothering me… cat serial killer

Comment by Noemi
2009-04-17 23:52:46

well I hope UP Diliman will provide the necessary guidance/ investigation and not be swayed by outburst of emotions

Comment by ian harvey arellano Subscribed to comments via email
2009-05-04 16:27:12

I expect nothing less than this. I believe Dean Saloma can transcend beyond the media sensationalism that coats JC’s case.

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2009-04-18 04:17:11

Hi Noemi! Nice post. Done in good taste. What matters is that the kid apologized. Hopefully he really will stop brutalizing cats. It’s amazing how fast people can be mobilized if given a chance to unite under a common interest. Viral Marketing at it’s purest form.

See you tomorrow at Megamall!

New Media Philippiness last blog post..Serial UP Cat Killer Enrages Filipino Online Communities

Comment by hope
2009-04-21 17:30:54

He did apologized, countless times..But will people listen??

Comment by Againstanimalcruelty
2009-04-22 07:38:25

Yes he did apologize but is that it? One can kill an innocent animal then just say sorry pag nahuli, Ok na? He did mention in his blog that he will do it again and can’t control himself and He killed cats before and this is not his first time. He keeps on using “cat” but the truth is he brutally killed a One Month old KITTEN. We Animal Advocates didn’t brand him Serial Cat killer, it’s self acclaimed, If you read his blog. We have tons of members, ONE person made that Poster, It was putted down by fellow members as well. Many are enraged with what he did. You don’t have to be an animal lover to feel anger and disgust over Joseph Candare. For people to believe he is really sorry, that’s just naive.

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Comment by Noemi
2009-04-18 09:09:19

The Joy Rojas Event is this afternoon.

Yeah all this is a voice of outrage. And as usual, it was easily viral because it was posted in a community blog then spread like wildfire.

 
Comment by BrianB
2009-04-18 14:17:13

Read his entry. Seems sincere without irony.

At least we know who he is. I’ve killed a couple of ducklings ones. They’re beautiful, green and blue but I didn’t kill them by intention. I wanted to steal them away so put them in a can and sealed the lid. I was five. Dead. To escalate the crime, I left them them in a corner somehere kunwari they died of natural causes.

Comment by Noemi
2009-04-18 14:27:45

It was an accident. How could a 5 year old understand that animals need oxygen? I am sure you learned from your mistake.

I read his apology too. I felt his sincerity and I leave it to the university, the PAWS or whoever to deal with this. Bashing him won’t help solve his mistake.

 
 
Comment by BrianB
2009-04-18 14:23:59

Correction, gooslings pala hindi ducklings.

 
Comment by Nikki Subscribed to comments via email
2009-04-18 16:08:54

I really hope 4chan gets wind of this, this guy will live with the guilt for the rest of his life. He certainly doesn’t need to have any physical harm done to him, but he should be branded as “A Cat Killer” for life. What 4chan did to the teen boy who abused his pet cat and posted a public video of it was perfect because this will be a lesson he wont forget for the rest of his life I’m sure.

People look at you from a different perspective, and some might want to break all relations with you, but you know what? That’s the price you pay for killing or abusing innocent lives. We don’t let up on murders and abusers of children do we? So why let up on people like these?

From his post I didn’t feel any kind of sincere gestures save for the “It was a loved pet”, but we jump right back into “I guess I’ll stop killing cats for a month or so”. Right back to his own repulsive ways. He should be given help after charges are pressed and his actions are made more public than they are now.

While your post was tasteful it really made me disappointed inside. Can some of us really just settle for an apology? While a lot of people can’t seem to view animals on the same level as humans as I do, what if I were to put it in this context: A young man has a person problem with young children of a certain ethnic background, he often picks on them when he sees them and one day this escalates to him putting a child in critical condition. Do we accept an apology he gives and simply put him in counseling? Or do we punish him to the full extent, make his name public and known as a child abuser to inform concerned people, and then after he is reprimanded offer him counseling.

I’m sorry for being so adamant about this but nothing makes me more upset than an animal abuser..

Comment by Noemi
2009-04-18 16:21:35

Look I didn’t say an apology is all there is to it. PAWs and UP are taking care of it. Let them do their job. Bashing is not the answer.

Comment by hope
2009-04-21 17:31:34

that is so true..

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Comment by ian harvey arellano Subscribed to comments via email
2009-05-04 16:13:54

Maybe you’re taking his words on a literal level.

 
Comment by Jo
2009-05-06 08:57:24

I get you, Nikki. Don’t apologize for speaking out on behalf of abused animals.

It disappoints me how so many are willing to let Candare off with a slap on the wrist because he “apologized.” The apology was not even sincere–”So there you go I’m sorry. And I wont be striking another one for maybe about a month.”

And even another apology offered much later sounds like he was sorry he blogged about it and got caught.

There is a very low regard for life in our society–animal life and human life. I am not surprised so many people are willing to sweep this under the rug because “it’s just a cat,” “so many people are doing it,” “kawawa si Candare,” and “mas marami pang mas importanteng issue.”

This is the Filipino–as long as it didn’t happen to me or mine–I can take a cavalier attitude about it. It didn’t happen in my backyard, so phooeey on all those who are “overreacting.”

This is just not right. We are sending the wrong message. Kids, you can hurt living beings and it’s okay. You won’t get sanctioned for it. You don’t have to be accountable for your actions. And so it goes until the kids become adults and inflict their sorry selves and warped values on society.

 
 
Comment by neva
2009-04-18 16:21:12

To be truly compassionate to him is to show him that his actions are unacceptable to society at large and that it has definite grave consequences.

Will he really stop if he is let off with a reprimand? I assure you, he won’t.

Violent acts toward animals have long been recognized as indicators of a dangerous psychopathy that does not confine itself to animals. “Anyone who has accustomed himself to regard the life of any living creature as worthless is in danger of arriving also at the idea of worthless human lives,” wrote humanitarian Dr. Albert Schweitzer.

“Murderers … very often start out by killing and torturing animals as kids,”

To be compassionate to him would be to confine him to a psychiatric institution and be observed by capable doctors.

This is serious in the sense that this intentional disregard for life may very well translate to future murderous tendencies towards fellow humans.

nevas last blog post..today cats, tomorrow humans

Comment by Noemi
2009-04-18 20:34:02

I think the course of action is already done. PAWS and UP are doing something about it. UP since it is an academic institution should include some help to their student.

What you can do is follow-up the progress with PAWS. Call them up to see the developments.

 
 
2009-04-19 00:50:13

Agree with Noemi. Let’s just wait for PAWS and UP to do their thing. Ultimately it’s their call, not ours. To those who are angry with the guy, you’ve already done your share by spreading the word and getting it noticed by the public.

PS – Noemi video interview is already posted. Thanks!

Comment by Noemi
2009-04-19 08:33:55

Thanks Carlo. I already saw it! I will write about blogging so I can link it.

 
 
Comment by Joey Logano
2009-04-19 14:01:08

Noemi you’re cats sure are awesome :)

 
Comment by Pinay MegaMom Subscribed to comments via email
2009-04-19 19:50:37

Hi Noemi!
First of all, I was glad to have finally met you in person at our moms’ EB (with Keng) weeks ago.
Now re: this post, your even keel is just what the blog world needs. I applaud your fairness and sense of justice. I’m not really a cat lover (although my daughter is) but I cannot imagine what would motivate someone to perform such acts of cruelty. So you are right, while it disturbs me, let us leave it to the experts to deal with it.
Somehow, I hope this fellow learns his lesson. And I hope that it will be the end of it.

Pinay MegaMoms last blog post..Color My World

Comment by Noemi
2009-04-19 20:01:21

Hello Megamom. It was just so exciting to meet you. Truly a mega mom. It was pretty disturbing but since the authorities are dealing already on this matter, I hope justice prevails and the boy learns his lesson.

Incidentally, the “cat killer killer ” entry is now removed.

 
 
Comment by xxxx
2009-04-20 19:44:48

Mainstream media got wind of this now.. It’s on TV. He is sooooo dead.

 
Comment by Lev
2009-04-20 20:01:38

Hi! I’m UP student and I just have to say I agree with you. The reaction to Candare’s blogpost was totally out of proportion and very immature. I expected rationality and compassion from the students of the National University, but it seems my expectations were too high.

While I sympathize with the bereaved, I am more worried about Candare than anything. It has become mob rule and if physical harm does not reach him, social and psychological harm will.

 
Comment by emmallari
2009-04-21 03:07:23

hi.

i personally think there’s an unforgivable overreaction on the cat killer issue.

1) because people judged mr.candare solely on the basis of one blog post
2) because people rallied for punishments that were not even commensurate and corrective to begin with
3) because everyone is crystal balling what mr.candare will become-a serial killer.

yes, i was also expecting people to be more rational on this one. but it was rather disappointing.

killing cats is bad. but dismissing logic isn’t also something you should be so proud and passionate about.

btw, i’m referring to the people who overreacted on this issue. =)

Comment by Noemi
2009-04-21 14:01:14

The over reaction was just too much. Anger towards the incident is understandable. What I found so disgusting is how the anger was used to destroy JC.

Comment by hope
2009-04-21 17:32:23

yup..i saw him..he really is in a bad shape..

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Comment by hope
2009-04-21 17:34:20

You are soo right!! i know what he did was wrong, but the comments are just too much.. One even posted that Jc’s next blog should be a suicide note..Can you believe it? Sometimes, I find it hard to believe that people use their heads, i mean brains..

 
Comment by stoxbnx3
2009-04-22 17:56:06

i agree. i think expulsion is too much.

stoxbnx3s last blog post..PhotoHunt: Purple

Comment by Rohnskituen
2009-04-25 22:46:28

Which is why the Philippines is going to be a third world country for a long time. Expulsion is too much? Here in Hong Kong, the dude would get jail term and a permament record, it’s a criminal offense here you see.

Kung sabagay, you live in a country where people eat cats and dogs, kasama pa police nyo.

Although I agree that mob rule is never a good thing, I also understand that sometimes History makes an example of someone, and sad be it, seems like he is the chosen one. Message received?? Laws are laws..

tsk tsk.. tiga UP pa namn

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Comment by catkillersshouldgotojail
2009-04-22 00:19:10

Actually, he wasn’t labeled by the public as a Cat Serial Killer. If you carefully read his blog, he called himself one.

A lot of animal welfare activists sent him nasty personal messages in multiply. I think we can’t feel compassion for everybody because we don’t live in an ideal world.

But I also think you have a good heart and it’s very easy for you to look even consider looking at his perspective because you’re a mom. (I say that as a complement) :)

Cat Serial Killer eventually gave a public apology– which I bet wouldn’t even happen if the public did not get angry at him. If people did not react that way, maybe he’d kill another cat the next time he wants to “have fun”

Comment by Noemi
2009-04-22 23:32:48

I guess as a mom I feel that this boy should be given a chance to reform, to mend his ways. Why can’t we do that? Let’s move on with our anger.

Comment by Kristenne
2009-04-26 17:29:47

I agree.. :c

He’s a good guy! Nobody’s perfect, he’s just a kid! 18 years old is not that old!

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Comment by Jo
2009-05-06 10:42:37

Here in the Philippines, at 18 years of age, you’re considered old enough to vote. Think about that. At 18, you can help choose the leaders of the country. Are you telling me that at 18, JC Candare is still a “kid” and should not be held accountable for his actions?

 
 
 
 
Comment by hypocrites Subscribed to comments via email
2009-04-22 06:50:11

i bet all those people who replied with angry comments to that UP kid eat FRIED CHICKEN and BEEF. thats kinda hypocrites. they feel sorry for the cat and yet at the same time they are not even vegetarian. LOL!

Comment by Againstanimalcruelty
2009-04-22 07:47:30

Oh and I am vegetarian. Sorry don’t want to sound rude but just because you eat meat you have no right to feel compassion.

Comment by Noemi
2009-04-22 23:30:59

I am a vegetarian btw.

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Comment by Againstanimalcruelty
2009-04-22 07:57:26

So If you eat meat, you’re a hypocrite If you have a pet dog or a cat? You eat animals, how can you love a dog and care for it like a family member?

Comment by Noemi
2009-04-22 23:31:39

I became a vegetarian for health reasons.

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Comment by Againstanimalcruelty
2009-04-23 01:16:25

I became vegetarian, cold turkey, when I learned about the cruelty of factory farming. It’s nice that you’re vegetarian whatever your reasons are. And I’m a mom too.

 
 
 
Comment by marco's polo
2009-04-22 23:09:58

well, we don’t keep chickens and cows for pets.

so there.

 
Comment by marco's polo
2009-04-22 23:12:55

but we don’t keep chickens and cows as pets. so there.

Comment by Againstanimalcruelty
2009-04-23 01:23:33

Well these “hypocrites” don’t eat cats so I think they have the right to be furious about the senseless death of an innocent kitten.

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Comment by hedrei
2009-05-04 16:22:06

When I was a freshman from the University of the Philippines, I was shocked when I saw a student (who I think is taking up comparative anatomy) dissecting a folmaldehyde-charged cat in the aisle of Palma Hall. Students who take biology and medicine will definitely have a cat killed for the study of their anatomy. I was wondering how is this different from JC’s case?

Comment by Alona Estanilla-Teo
2009-05-05 10:13:15

Well, they certainly don’t do it for fun…

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Comment by Againstanimalcruelty
2009-04-23 01:05:39

That’s what he gets for blogging something that sick, he offended and hurt some people. His sick actions will never be forgotten by some people. I don’t know that kitten but I am also greatly affected. That kitten had a collar and many people cared for it. Don’t get me wrong I never pmed him but I can’t blame these people. Let’s not get in the way just because some people overreacted. Let’s not forget what he did, how he did it and what he’s capable of doing.

 
Comment by uji
2009-04-23 17:06:33

I’m appalled with what he did to the cat/kitten. I agree that he should be responsible for his actions which means that the law should take effect. If he needs to pay a fine or be imprisoned, so be it. if under school law, his action calls for expulsion, so be it. compassion does not mean letting him off the hook. but we also need to recognize that he is a human being capable of change, especially if people help him or give him a chance. to deny that to him is not being humane. if you love or care for an animal, how much more a person?

and for those angry, don’t blame the guy for your anger, you let anger control you. good for you if it does you any good.

 
Comment by Albert B
2009-04-24 10:07:02

There is a Multiply blog defending JC Candare Click Here

 
Comment by hypocrites Subscribed to comments via email
2009-04-25 13:52:59

what i dont understand is that he even add the “cat killing” story to his blog. and he seems to enjoy it. the way he told the story made it even more offensive. thats a dumb move. its like if you kill people, you cant just blog about your “killing of random people” because youre gonna get caught. haha. (thats what he get). anyways.. he seems like he really hates CATs!

but to people out there whos not even a vegetarian and yet he/she gets pissed off of that cat killer from UP just better be quiet. (im not vegetarian myself though.)

 
Comment by Jess
2009-04-26 10:12:38

Hm. Well, I personally don’t see why a non-vegetarian can not be offended with JC’s actions. It’s not that people are opposed to specifically “killing” animals, it’s the cruel way in which Mr. Candare did it. Like for example, KFC is a common fastfood restaurant and people don’t usually think twice about eating there. But there are groups like PETA and celebrities like Pink who are opposed to how the chickens are getting killed and sliced up while conscious. Fact of life: a lot of people eat meat to survive, Difference: Be humane with the treatment of any animal, regardless if it is a pet or poultry meant to be consumed. I don’t think being a vegetarian is the issue here.

As for people overreacting, It’s not the right way to address things but it’s understandable. Because of course, if JC put his views online, it’s automatically open for critiques and reactions. We can’t automatically dismiss how a person feels, specially if it involves a reaction to hurting another being. If some animal advocates are hurt by what happened and react negatively and you happen to not feel the same way, then imagine if something like this happened to a child (if you are an advocate of children).

And of course, implementation of the animal rights law also ensures that JC will be held responsible for the consequences of his actions. In Pinoy society, it’s not that uncommon to “punish” a child for doing wrong and yet people are scared that JC would land in jail for killing another creature? For a guy like that (who is in Physics, I presume he has brains naman), I don’t think asking him to kneel on salt and hold books for a few hours would help him understand and remember what he did wrong. He made a choice to kill that kitten and was satisfied with what he did. I read his blog and even his apologies sounded insincere (because he specifically said that it “might” take another month but he won’t promise not to kill again).

I think that being responsible for that and accepting the consequences, are also for his own good. Just think, if JC did that to someone or something helpless that you care about, wouldn’t you want to make him understand how wrong that is? JC is in college, he’s an adult and he makes his own choices. If he can do that to a kitten, what stops him from doing that to another pet? Or a baby?

 
Comment by Jess
2009-04-26 10:19:04

And also I think that upon looking at our animal welfare law, some would not be happy if JC walked away scot-free after paying only P5k and maybe serving prison-time for a few months. Maybe that’s why they’re spamming and bashing.

“…nor more that Five thousand pesos (P5,000) or both at the discretion of the Court.”

Would this really deter an 18 year old guy who is in college? I personally hope that he gets therapy. Maybe that way, it won’t just help those around him, it will also help him determine what causes his anger.

 
Comment by Kristenne
2009-04-26 17:17:11

JC is my classmate in high school from 1st year to 4th year. Although I’ve known him to find pleasure in torturing animals, I still find him as a nice person. I mean, COME ON PEOPLE! There are a lot of people there who kill animals for fun. It just so happened that JC documented it in his blog. It’s so unfair to put all the anger to him when there are many people who does the same thing.

Give him a chance people!

Comment by sheloni Subscribed to comments via email
2009-05-03 23:18:57

haha. so ur saying that, a lot of people kill animals for fun too! so why get angry with one person right there who confessed his murder?

 
Comment by Jo
2009-05-05 21:34:16

It is very disturbing that you admitted that Mr. Candare enjoys torturing animals and yet you insist that he is a “nice” person. Perhaps we need a new definition for “nice.”

Expulsion and commitment to a mental institution are not enough for this “person.” I use the term person loosely.

 
Comment by draven
2009-05-06 00:04:40

So let’s all kill animals for fun and hope that the other animal killers get caught instead of us! Whoopey! You an idiot or something? I apologize to the blog owner if I said something harsh. But kristenne, if that’s the argument you have in order to convince people to feel compassionate towards this guy then you’d have to try a hundred times harder. This just makes me feel more animosity towards him and now perhaps even toward you.

 
 
Comment by Jess
2009-04-27 19:48:35

Just because a lot of people do it, doesn’t make it right. And the reason why JC is being made an example of is not only to help him choose better next time, but also to deter those other people who kill animals for fun.

There are also wifebeaters who have a lot of friends and are probably really charismatic, but I’m sure that if even one of them get caught, they would be the object of hatred as well. We can only hope that karma gets to everyone who do things wrong. But realistically, we can only get through to one person at a time.

Kristenne, it’s not that everyone hates JC as a person…it may be that a lot of people hate what he did. You seem like you mean well for him as your friend. Don’t you think hurting anything or anyone is wrong? Specially if what got hurt was defenseless.

 
Comment by randy
2009-04-29 09:12:35

I truly appreciate the motherly touch you put to your blogs. Keep it up. The blogosphere needs bloggers like you.

 
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2009-05-02 19:34:19

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If I may impose on your time, please my care2 petition addressed to key
faculty members of the University of the Philippines pertaining to one
of their students who is a self-confessed serial cat killer. Treatment
of animals in developing countries is even more atrocious than the
way they are treated in the U.S. and Europe, and every effort to
engender a more humane society must be taken.

If you agree with the petition, please sign it. Thank you.

Ted Teodoro
River Edge, NJ
http://www.onlovinganimals.blogspot.com

 
Comment by Lanie Subscribed to comments via email
2009-05-02 22:57:15

Justice for the poor cat!!!

Follow the link below and please sign the petition.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/102/Justice-for-Tengteng

 
Comment by ian harvey arellano Subscribed to comments via email
2009-05-04 16:03:55

His action is disturbing, ab initio. However, what disturbs me more is how people reacted to his action, going as far as wanting him expelled from the university or even dead. Is this another an-eye-for-an-eye-and-a-tooth-for-a-tooth kind of thing? I think this is an alarming example on how rational people become barbaric once they act out of pure rage. I hope that we can see things beyond the act of killing the cat. I will bet everything I have that JC is in an excruciatingly difficult and painful situation right now. And please dont say that he deserves it. People do commit mistakes, unfortunately his was so sensationalized and blown out of proportion. Wanting him expelled from the university is way too much. We are talking about a bright future that can be wasted. I hope people can be more sensitive to JC’s situation. Its very easy to wish someone the worst of everything as if he is the only person in this entire planet that has violated a law. Kawawa naman yung pusa, some say. Can we not extend the same compassion to JC? Understanding would be better.

Comment by sheloni Subscribed to comments via email
2009-05-06 15:11:10

It is not actually surprising if he gets expelled from the university. It’s written in the student code of UP that engaging in any form of misconduct [...] may merit a sanction ranging from admonition to expulsion. and personally, i think he deserves to be expelled.:) i think he is old enough, and intelligent enough to realize the gravity of what he has done. of course aside from being expelled, i think proper authorities should also provide him psychological help, or something like that. It’s all in the law so there is no question of “injustice” to Mr. Candare if he gets expelled. It’s written in the student handbook/student code, he should have read it before he killed the poor cat.

 
 
Comment by jp
2009-05-05 03:51:06

It may be just one kitten. And it may be just one person. But it’s supposedly a premier institution we’re talking about — an institution that imparts knowledge, skills and values, and is a training ground for how future leaders and movers of society are supposed to act when unleashed on the world.

One act of violence against one small kitten by one youth from UP is like saying a site like Cherry Hill doesn’t have to worry about one additional tree being felled to accomodate just one more house. Do we wait for the proverbial straw to break the camel’s back?

Mr. Candare obviously needs professional help. And we should send a message to those with similar violent tendencies that such impulses are unnatural and cannot go unchecked in our society. He is not a manly hunter out to provide for his family. It is simply a sadistic act! And he even had the gall to brag about it! Who knows where such behaviour will lead to? We cannot do anything about the kitten anymore. But we can do a lot for Mr. Candare, for others like him, and for their potential victims.

Intervention is needed at this point…on many levels! The UP of yore didn’t need such petitions to act on supposedly “small” events such as this one, its leaders knew enough to act straightaway on events of value. I believe in UP and I believe in the Pinoy society…please don’t let me down…

 
Comment by Lawrence
2009-05-16 08:28:21

I had the same emotional/mental process that you had.

When I read about it in the newspapers, I instantly wanted to threaten Joseph Candare and personally kick his ass and do the same thing he did with the kitten and make him cough up blood. I was so pissed off, but thought that vengeance wouldn’t bring any good, and I learned this a lot of times in my younger years. He’s human, he’s imperfect and awfully at this point and reaized what he needed was help. People forget that they’re dealing with a human being, everybody launching this mock campaigns against him doesn’t do him any good. I realized that a lof of adults still think like children, letting emotions get ahead of themselves.

He does need help, and that’s what people should ask for.

P.S. Good blog.

 
Comment by Seishiro
2009-05-24 04:36:40

True, some people may have resorted to the extreme with their comments. But with the way things are in the Philippines, without a public outburst, there is no way that any government agency or authority will make a move.

I respect your wishes for compassion and understanding for JC, but I will stand by my conviction that this emotional outburst as you call it will get the case going as per the culture here in the Philippines.

More power, and good blog entry. I’d always love to see a difference perspective even if it goes against my own. =)

Seishiros last blog post..What New, Bagacay Point?

 
Comment by sutef
2009-06-04 10:49:50

he did not kill your cat.

 
Comment by john
2009-06-21 13:52:49

Let he/she who is without sin cast the first stone =)

 
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