Street dogs in the Philippines used to be commonly called askal or asong kalye, but animal advocates have been pushing for an alternative name: aspin or asong Pinoy. In Jamie Santos's report on "24 ...

Move over, German Shepherds and Rottweilers. The “askal” (“asong kalye,” or street dog) or “aspin” (“asong Pinoy,” or Filipino dog) is better suited for K-9 security unit duties than “imported” breeds ...

Sometime this year, a mass consumer brand came out with a promotional TV ad showing a family’s rags-to-riches shift after winning a contest sponsored by said brand. The usual elements of a lifestyle ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Filipino “asong kalye’’ (“askal) or “asong Pinoy’’ (“aspin”) dreaming of a better life with their humans in the United States will have to postpone their travel plans for the ...

Who says dog fashion shows are only for the purebred? It was the askals’ turn to shine, as 10 finalists in the Most Beautiful Native Dog Pageant were paraded before a delighted crowd of local ...

Today is the very first National Aspin Day! Today is a very special day for Filipino dog lovers, especially those who have aspin fur babies as the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) declares ...

Yes, there were some pure-breed dogs, like a couple of cute pomeranians, a sharpei, and even special guest and celebrity spokesperson Heart Evangelista’s German shepherd. Still, it was pretty clear ...

I am confused with the rules allowing pet animals in public utility vehicles. I recently decided to bring with me my two-year-old small aspin (native dog) for a commute to my province via a public ...

The connection between man and his “best friend” is perhaps one of the purest and most universal forms of love. If any dog has been in your life, it’s easy to understand how this scruffy, eager ...