LARGE CATTLE BRANDING. The San Carlos City Police led by Supt. Johnny Bacbac, in cooperation with the city treasurer’s office, have launched the massive “branding” of large cattle as a countermeasure to cattle rustling.. Policemen check out some cows brought to the registration area in barangay Malacanang for branding. An animal brander or “iskrebiente” from the city treasurere’s office, undertakes the actual branding with a hot iron rod. (PStar Photos by Liway C. Manantan-Yparraguirre)