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How can we save the Philippine Eagle?

Bing Famoso's latest exhibit puts the spotlight on the majestic bird

Published Jun 16, 2026 08:43 am  |  Updated Jun 16, 2026 01:25 pm

At A Glance

  • By sharing her art of the Philippine Eagle with the world, she helps others understand the cultural and environmental significance of these animals.
GLORIOUS BIRD 'AGILAkbay The Philippine Eagle and Our Collective Future' comprises of over 22 paintings and 40 community mural tiles (Photos NCCA)
GLORIOUS BIRD 'AGILAkbay The Philippine Eagle and Our Collective Future' comprises of over 22 paintings and 40 community mural tiles (Photos NCCA)
Over 32 years have passed since the Philippine Eagle was first listed as a critically endangered species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. To this day, its existence remains threatened due to the continued deforestation, pollution, and poaching. Another alarming fact is that, based on information from the Philippine Eagle Foundation, at least one eagle per year is found dead after being shot down by poachers. How can we ensure the safety of the Philippine Eagle if there are those who continue to hunt it down for personal gain? The answer may lie in the arts.
MEET THE ARTIST Bing Famoso
MEET THE ARTIST Bing Famoso
Artist Bing Famoso's latest exhibit, "AGILAkbay: The Philippine Eagle and Our Collective Future," highlights the beauty of the Philippine Eagle. "Comprising 22 paintings and 40 community mural tiles, this 62-piece collection depicts my advocacy to gain more awareness on the Philippine Eagle and the urgent need to protect the biodiversity it represents in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts", shares Bing. "My advocacy AGILAkbay is my way of sharing the story of the Philippine Eagle globally through art and inspiring collective action for its protection."
OPENING DAY (From left) National Museum of the Philippines director-general Jeremy Barns, Maestro Fernando Sena, former CCP president Nestor Jardin, NCCA deputy executive director for operations Bernan Joseph Corpuz, Department of Foreign Affairs assistant secretary Raquel Solano, the artist Bing Famoso, Philippine Eagle Foundation Executive Director Dennis Salvador, the Czech Republic Ambassador His Excellency Karel Hejč, Irish Ambassador Emma Hickey, DENR-BMB assistant director Marigs Laririt, NCCA chief of the program management division Renee Talavera
OPENING DAY (From left) National Museum of the Philippines director-general Jeremy Barns, Maestro Fernando Sena, former CCP president Nestor Jardin, NCCA deputy executive director for operations Bernan Joseph Corpuz, Department of Foreign Affairs assistant secretary Raquel Solano, the artist Bing Famoso, Philippine Eagle Foundation Executive Director Dennis Salvador, the Czech Republic Ambassador His Excellency Karel Hejč, Irish Ambassador Emma Hickey, DENR-BMB assistant director Marigs Laririt, NCCA chief of the program management division Renee Talavera
By sharing her art of the Philippine Eagle with the world, she helps others understand the cultural and environmental significance of these animals. Bing hopes to bring her passion pieces to Philippine Embassies and consulates all over the world. This would help bring worldwide pressure to ensure the continued safety of the Philippine Eagle.
"AGILAkbay: The Philippine Eagle and Our Collective Future" is on display at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts until June 30. 

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