Several reports of wild animals entering farms and destroying crops and livestock are reported across Japan annually. Throughout the years, rural communities have turned to licensed hunters to help defend their farms and drive off potential livestock predators. However, the number of hunters in...
Water hyacinth, softshell turtle, squirrel are some of the ‘invasive alien species’ that are in the country. They are thriving in places not their natural habitats and are outcompeting native species. When unaddressed, these species will affect have a negative effect on our biodiversity. Many...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) - Port of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) said Friday, Dec. 2, that it has foiled an attempted wildlife smuggling of 23 tarantulas at the Central Mail Exchange Center in Pasay City. Photo by BOC-NAIA Photo by BOC-NAIA BOC-Port of NAIA District Collector...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is eyeing an amendment of the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act in order to add more teeth against importation of animals that are harmful to local species as well as destruction of natural habitats of animals endemic in...
Senator Cynthia Villar is seeking to strengthen Philippine wildlife conservation and protection mechanisms even as the constant exploitation of wild fauna and their habitats has been raising the risk of zoonotic disease transmission. "There were studies suggesting that Covid-19 virus may have...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has welcomed a law designating Sicogon Island in Carles, Iloilo as a wildlife sanctuary. “Many tourists both local and international have been visiting Sicogon Island since the 1970s. This is welcome for the needed...
LOS ANGELES, United States -- A California wildfire ripped through thousands of acres Saturday after sparking a day earlier, as millions of Americans sweltered through scorching heat with already record-setting temperatures due to climb. Destroyed property is left in its wake as the Oak Fire chews...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay -- Conde Nast Traveler, one of the most esteemed travel magazines in the world, ranked the province of Sorsogon as top 8 among the best islands in the Philippines, alongside global favorites Boracay and El Nido. Boracay, Siargao and El Nido took the top 3 spots, respectively,...
• In the Philippines, the value of that illegal trade is estimated at P50 billion per year • DENR reminded those who purchase any wildlife species to observe the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001 or the Republic Act (RA) 9147. • The Wildlife Traffic...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has automated permit issuance for the trading of certain endangered species, such as flora and fauna, in a move to enhance global trade transparency. Such a move, according to the DENR, will prevent illegal trade and sustainably develop...
The Manila Zoo in Malate District, Manila and the Cebu Safari Adventure Park in Carmen City, Cebu have entered into a partnership for medicine and wildlife exchanges on Wednesday, Dec. 8. The partnerhip with Cebu Safari Manila was announced by Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso during a...
Environmental group Tanggol Kalikasan has urged the 18th Congress to immediately amend the Republic Act (RA) 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001 for much effective and stronger implementation. In a statement, Tanggol Kalikasan Executive Director Ma. Ronely...
