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Philippine Eagle rescued recently in Bukidnon dies
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (243+ words) DAVAO CITY – Philippine Eagle “Sawaga-Dalwangan,” the raptor rescued in Bukidnon last July 3, died on Saturday while in intensive care in a facility here. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Philippine Eagle Sawaga-Dalwangan while undergoing rehabilitation…...
Conservationists seek deeper probe of PH eagle shooting
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (542+ words) DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Conservationists have asked authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and wounding of an adult Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) in the hinterlands of Malaybalay City in Bukidnon province early this month. This developed as biologists of…...
DENR honors slain US biologist for PH marine conservation legacy
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (417+ words) MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) paid tribute to internationally renowned American marine biologist Dr. Kent Carpenter, honoring his decades-long contributions to Philippine marine conservation following his death. Preliminary findings showed that three unidentified men entered…...
Slain scientist Carpenter honored as champion of PH marine biodiversity
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (657+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Grief and outrage swept through the scientific and conservation communities as calls for justice mounted following the killing of Dr. Kent Carpenter, an American marine biologist. Carpenter, who dedicated his life to ensuring that science served people and…...
Rescued marine turtle released back to sea in Surigao Sur town
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (183+ words) BUTUAN CITY — A rescued female Green Sea Turtle was released back to sea in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur. In a statement on Friday, the local government unit (LGU) of Carrascal said the marine turtle was found by a deputized fish…...
Dead sea turtle found along Calapan shoreline; authorities alerted
1+ week, 2+ day ago (256+ words) CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A dead marine turtle was found stranded along the shoreline of Barangay San Antonio near the Calapan Port’s Gate 4 on Thursday morning, prompting environmental regulators here to conduct a proper assessment. The sighting was reported by…...
DENR restores 98 hectares of mangrove forests on Quezon island
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (347+ words) LUCENA CITY — Nearly 98 hectares of typhoon-damaged mangrove forests in the island municipality of Jomalig, Quezon have been rehabilitated, strengthening the town’s natural defenses against storm surges and supporting marine biodiversity, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. “Nature…...
Study maps 10,000 hectares for Philippine eagles in Leyte
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1606+ words) MANILA, Philippines — More than 10,000 hectares of forests in Leyte have been identified as potential release sites for Philippine eagles, offering conservationists a science-based guide as they work to restore the critically endangered raptor to an island where it once thrived....
PH grass owl rescued, returned to Aurora forest
2+ week, 2+ day ago (351+ words) OLONGAPO CITY — A Philippine Grass Owl (Tyto longimembris) was rescued and released back into its natural habitat in Dilasag, Aurora, after a resident voluntarily turned over the bird to authorities. In a statement on Thursday, the Department of Environment and…...
Fire razes poultry farm in Cagayan
2+ week, 2+ day ago (82+ words) The fire broke out at Maristel Poultry House at 6:30 a.m. and was put out at around 8:15 a.m. READ: P100M damage seen as fire guts auto supply building in Tuguegarao Police Senior Inspector Nestor Parallag, Solana police chief, said the cause of the fire…...