'Doggie Love' at Mercato Centrale

MANILA, Philippines - Mercato Centrale at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) officially becomes a dog-friendly market with the launch of “Doggie Love” today from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

There will be a series of free talks for certified dog lovers to help them take better care of their canine companions. Topics include “Dog Parenting” with a talk on “Responsible Pet Ownership” by May Felix, a Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) volunteer and beagle breeder; and “Pet Socialization” by certified canine training and behavior specialist Jojo Isorena, founder of BetterDog Canine Behavior Center. Mercato will also be putting up dog-friendly drink stations, pet toilets, and trash dispensers.

Mercato Centrale is located at the corner 34th St. and 8th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig beside MC Home Depot.

The market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.

For information, visit www.mercatocentrale.ph or e-mail admin@mercatocentrale.ph.