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...
Two raptors and a water bird were rescued in January this year by wildlife enforcers in Baliwag, Bulacan from an alleged wildlife poacher. To the untrained eye, they are birds being kept and to be sold as regular pets. But the two crested serpent eagles and one white-breasted waterhen, possessed...
The Philippines is home to more than 200 species of animals. Some of which are endemic to the country and considered rare or endangered, thus requiring the utmost care and preservation from those involved. Such species continue to be at risk due to the illegal wildlife trade which is the...
