Army Soldier Allegedly Seen Killing a Dog in Viral Video Removed From His Post
A soldier allegedly involved in a viral video showing the slaughter of a dog has been relieved from his duty, the Philippine Army said on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala confirmed the move during a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, GMA News reported.
The video circulating online reportedly showed a man killing a dog by slitting its throat with a knife.
“He was relieved doon sa kanyang duty,” Dema-ala said. (He was relieved from his duty.)
According to the spokesperson, the soldier, who is assigned to the 1st Infantry Division based in Zamboanga del Sur, is now at the division’s headquarters while waiting for the final ruling on his administrative case.
“The minimum would be demotion from his rank,” Dema-ala said, adding that the complainants may also file a separate criminal case outside the military, INQUIRER.net reported.
Animal welfare group Strategic Power for Animal Respondents (SPAR) Philippines earlier sought accountability for the incident in an October 26 Facebook post and said the soldier is known online as “Jay Ziur,” ABS-CBN News reported.
In its post, SPAR urged the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to take disciplinary action, stressing that a member of the military is expected to know and follow the law.
“The Philippine Army strongly condemns any act of animal cruelty,” Dema-ala said in a statement. He added that the Army will not tolerate misconduct and will hold those found guilty fully accountable while observing due process.
The Army also revealed that it has recorded more than 300 violations of its social media policy, with 24 personnel already sanctioned, as it steps up reminders to its troops.
The soldier’s case remains under investigation as authorities wait for possible criminal complaints from the groups involved.
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