The Department of Education in the Philippines joins the celebration of the World Rabies Day.

All Schools Division Offices and schools are encouraged to participate in the poster slogan making contest.

The objectives of the activity are:

1. Increase awareness of rabies prevention in schools and their communities; 
2. Showcase the artistic ability and talent of Grades 4-9 students in poster-slogan making contest, while promoting rabies awareness; 
3. Encourage involvement of teachers, pupils and communities in the World Rabies Day