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A newly identified orchid species from the Sulu Archipelago has been placed under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) category as Endangered by the authors of a recent scientific study, citing habitat destruction and past overcollection that have drastically reduced its...

To protect six endangered species from extinction, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and its partner, SM Supermalls, held the "Save from Extinction" campaign event on May 16, 2025 at Mall of Asia in Pasay City. The event is set to raise awareness and funding for the...

Following the success of their initial collaboration, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and SM Supermalls are set to continue the “Save from Extinction” campaign on May 16, 2025, at the Mall of Asia Main Mall Atrium. Aimed at raising awareness, Save from Extinction...

UNDER THE MICRSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Amid the present-day uncertainties of daily living, we should be aware of a more existential threat to our existence, not just individuals, but as the human race. Our planet is hurtling toward Armageddon with the threat of climate change affecting not just the...

The rampant online illegal wildlife trade in the Philippines has so far cost the national government P50 billion worth of revenues. But more than the billions of money involved, an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said the biggest concern is that these illegal...