DENR Rescues Illegally Caught Native Birds in Bulacan Market DENR raided a market in Bulacan for selling around 200 native birds, which were illegally caught from Candaba swamp in Pampanga. The personnel of Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Community Environment and Natural Resources Office in Baliuag, Bulacan have raided Pagala local market for illegal selling … Read more
Over 200 Migratory Birds for Sale in Bulacan Rescued from Wildlife Traders Authorities rescued over 200 migratory birds from wildlife traders who allegedly sold them for a very cheap price in Baliwag, Bulacan. The migratory birds rescued from criminal traders were considered endangered in other nations, according to a GMA News report. The City Environment … Read more
La Union Government Shutdowns Illegal Quarry Caught Operating Amid Prohibition The local government of La Union has ordered a shutdown against the illegal quarry that was caught operating despite the ordinance prohibiting the activity. For allegedly breaking the law and existing laws, the provincial government has shut down unlawful quarrying operations on the Aringay River … Read more
DENR Wants P1.6B For Manila Bay Rehabilitation DENR WANTS P1.6B – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) sought out a budget of P1.6 billion for 2022. According to environment chief Roy Cimatu, the budget aims to allocate funds for the “white sand project“, drainage cleaning, and relocation programs. Meanwhile, the total budget proposed … Read more
“Pandi,” Critically Endangered Pangolin Discovered in Muntinlupa City Rescued The environment authorities have rescued a critically endangered pangolin discovered in a commercial establishment in Muntinlupa city. In Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City, a severely endangered pangolin weighing nearly five kilograms was rescued. According to a source, the pangolin appeared afraid when environmentalist Anna Varona sighted it … Read more
DENR Employee in Cagayan Caught with Grenades, Ammunition Arrested Local authorities arrested an employee of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) over illegal possession of grenades and ammunition. The suspected DENR employee was arrested during a search of his residence in Gonzaga, Cagayan, according to the report. Dinemark Camit, 31, is the suspect, … Read more
Customs Intercepted Live Leopard Gecko Shipped from Thailand Worth P20k The Bureau of Customs (BOC) personnel intercepted a parcel shipped from Thailand containing live Leopard Gecko worth P20,000. A shipment containing a “leopard gecko” from Thailand was intercepted by BOC-Port of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) officials in coordination with the Department of Environment and … Read more
DENR Seized P3 Million Worth of Agarwood from Illegal Traders in Quezon City The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) agents seized nearly P3 million worth of agarwood from illegal traders in Quezon City. According to the report, DENR operatives seized P2.9 million worth of agarwood from two traffickers. The agarwoods were collected on … Read more
Endangered Cockatoos Rescued After 2 Wildlife Traffickers Tries Selling Them Online WILDLIFE TRAFFICKERS – Two (2) suspects selling endangered cockatoos online were arrested in an ongoing wildlife enforcement operation. Two wildlife dealers in Bulacan who illegally sell umbrella cockatoos online were arrested last week as part of an ongoing wildlife compliance operation by the Department … Read more
DENR Encourages Public to Properly Dispose Face Masks and Other Healthcare Wastes DENR reminded the Filipino people to properly dispose their face masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) appealed to the Filipinos to dispose their used face masks and face shields properly amid the health crisis … Read more