Animal rescuer now a fellowship adviser for AAA PH

In the Philippines, animal justice advocates wear many hats — one of which is a chef’s hat, literally!

Chris Cabiles is an animal justice advocate and animal rescuer. She is also the genius behind the wonderful dishes offered by the Philippine-based vegan restaurant called Shirley’s Just Vegan. “We want to continue our mom’s advocacy of helping animals by offering cruelty-free food. We also want to prioritize sourcing ingredients from suppliers who adhere to our ethical practices,” she says.

“Shirley’s just Vegan was born out of our love for the animals and the planet,” Chris adds. Through the business, she has a platform to help organizations advocating for animal justice through informational campaigns, donations, and promotions.

Meet Tokwa! 🐰

Tokwa is a rabbit rescued by Chris after being found wandering the streets.

True to form, Chris volunteers as one of the fellowship advisers for Animal Alliance Asia (AAA) Philippines. Throughout 2024, she will be providing expert advice on how small vegan food businesses in the provinces can become more sustainable amidst today’s challenging economic climate.

Supporting animals also means supporting small vegan businesses! If you’re in Metro Manila, you might want to try the delicious vegan food they offer. You can also find Shirley’s Just Vegan on Facebook or Instagram.

Dr. Stef dela Cruz (Philippines Coordinator)

Stef dela Cruz is a magazine editor and retired doctor. Before becoming vegan, she worked with organizations fighting for environmental protection, women’s rights, and healthcare justice. She graduated with Latin honors from both Medicine and Nursing at the University of Santo Tomas, where she is a Dean Bacala Academic Excellence Award recipient. She is the only doctor to receive the 2013 Health Media Award from the Department of Health. Arguably her most important achievement, however, is being the human guardian of three spoiled cats.

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