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PHILIPPINE HAWK EAGLE, PARADISE FLYING TREE SNAKE RELEASED IN CAMARINES NORTE

A Philippine Hawk Eagle (Nisaetus philippensis) and a Paradise Flying Tree Snake (Chrysopelea paradasi) were separately released to its natural habitats by the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Camarines Norte headed by OIC, PENR Officer Marlon C. Francia.

According to PENRO Camarines Norte technical staff, the Philippine Hawk Eagle was found by a resident of Barangay Alawihao, Daet, Caamarines Norte, shivering on a grass field and was immobile due to the heavy rains. The resident informed the Office to which the office responded immediately. Upon examination, the wildlife was in good condition and was released into the wild.

Meanwhile, a resident of Barangay Del Rosario, Mercedes, Camarines Norte voluntarily surrendered the juvenile, meter-long Paradise Flying Tree Snake. It was also in good condition and was immediately released into the wild.

Under Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2019-09 titled, “Updated National List of Threatened Philippine Fauna and their Categories”, the Philippine Hawk Eagle is considered endangered while the Paradise Flying Tree Snake falls under the category of Other Wildlife Species. Likewise, all wildlife in the Philippines are protected under Republic Act No. 9147, otherwise known as the "Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act".

The DENR V continuously calls on the public to report such incidents and turnover any wildlife to proper authorities for proper handling and release to its natural habitat. Continuous Communication, Education, and Public Awareness (CEPA) campaigns are being conducted by the DENR, which have caused increasing numbers of public turn overs to the office. (With report from PENRO Camarines Norte)

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91 OLIVE RIDLEY HATCHLINGS RELEASED IN BATO, CAMARINES SUR

A total of 91 Olive Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) hatchlings were successfully released recently at the shores of Barangay Payak in Bato, Camarines Sur.
 
The release was spearheaded by the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Iriga headed by OIC, CENR Officer Nestor Franz A. Fortuno together with Barangay Secretary Ms. Vivian R. Gamayan.
 
According to the CENRO Iriga Technical Personnel, 83% of the 109 eggs were hatched while 16 were undeveloped and two (2) died.
 
Under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2019-09 entitled, "National List of of Threatened Philippine Fauna and their Categories", the Green Sea Turtle is considered endangered, Likewise, all wildlife in the Philippines are protected under the Republic Act No. 9147, otherwise known as the "Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act".
 
The DENR V continuously calls on the public to report such incidents and turnover any wildlife to proper authorities for proper handling and release to its natural habitat. Continuous Information and Education Communication (IEC) campaigns are being conducted by the DENR, which caused increasing numbers of public turn overs to the office.###
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CENRO GUINOBATAN INTENSIFIES FOREST PROTECTION AND ANTI-ILLEGAL LOGGING CAMPAIGN

The Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Guinobatan headed by OIC, CENR Officer Narisol C. Divina through its Monitoring and Enforcement Section (MES) led by Forester III Madelyn D. Moral intensifies its forest protection and anti-illegal logging campaign, which resulted to the apprehension of 935.68 board feet of undocumented timber products and two (2) units of unregistered chainsaw at Barangays Bacong and Maonon, Ligao City and Barangay Bongoran, Oas, Albay on January 6 to 7, 2022, respectively.
 
The Team was able to recover five (5) pieces of abandoned White Lauan (Shorea contorta) lumber and flitches with a volume of 136 board feet in Barangay Maonon, Ligao City while conducting LAWIN patrolling on January 6, 2022. On the way back to the office, another stockpile of 12 pieces Rain Tree (Samanea saman) lumber and flitches with a volume of 120 board feet were recovered at Barangay Bacong, Ligao City.
 
The LAWIN is a strategy for intensive environmental law enforcement against timber poachers and environmental violators under the Lawin Forest and Biodiversity Protection System (LFBPS).
 
On January 7, 2022, the same Team was immediately deployed to Barangay Bongoran, Oas, Albay a following report from a concerned citizen regarding an alleged illegal tree cutting in a private lot in the said barangay. Fifteen (15) pieces of Guyod lumber with a volume of 120 board feet and one (1) unit of unregistered chainsaw with Serial No. 271869115 were recovered.
 
Moreover, another illegal tree cutting incident was spotted in the same barangay which led to the apprehension of one (1) Bangkal (Nauclea orientalis) round log with a volume of 1.32 cubic meters or 559.68 board feet and one (1) unit chainsaw without serial number.
 
Upon proper inventory and documentation, the apprehended forest products were put under custody of the respective Barangay Local Government Units for safekeeping pending proper disposition. The chainsaws were put under custody of the CENRO Guinobatan.
 
Meanwhile, the offenders who were all caught in flagrante delicto were brought to the Oas Municipal Police Station for filing of the appropriate legal charges for violation of Section 77 of Presidential Decree 705, otherwise known as the Revised Forestry Code, as amended, which prohibits possession of timber or other forest products without license, and the Republic Act No. 9175, otherwise known as the Chainsaw Act of 2002, which regulates the ownership, possession, sale, importation and use of chainsaws in the country.
 
CENRO Divina commended the hard work of the Enforcement Team and the active participation of the public in the intensification of forest protection and anti-illegal logging campaign of the DENR. Meanwhile, PENR Officer Engr. Jerry R. Arena emphasized the importance of continuously strengthening the Department’s information, education and communication campaign in mobilizing the citizenry towards environmental protection. He also reiterated to observe utmost diligence in the conduct of field operations especially that the threats of the pandemic still persist.###
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Over 4,000 Waterbirds Sighted during the Annual Asian Waterbird Census in Camarines Sur

Over four thousand (4,000) waterbirds were sighted during the Annual Asian Waterbird Census on January 7, 2021 at the Cabusao Critical Habitat, Cabusao, Camarines Sur.
 
The Annual Asian Waterbird Census was spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) V led by Regional Executive Director Francisco E. Milla, Jr., CESO III together with Assistant Regional Director (ARD) for Technical Services Atty. Ronnel Sopsop, CESE and OIC, ARD for Management Services Grace Cariño, Ph.D. and the Protected Area Management and Biodiversity Conservation Section (PAMBCS) of the Conservation and Development Division (CDD). Representatives from the different divisions of the Regional Office, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Camarines Sur, Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Sipocot and Local Government Unit (LGU) Cabusao also participated in the activity.
 
4,000 waterbirds of mixed Whiskered Tern, Javan Pond Heron, Little Egret, Great Egret, Pacific Golden Plover, Little Ringed Plover, Wood Sandpiper, Black-Winged Stilt and Northern Shoveler were sighted at the three (3) sites at Cabusao Critical Habitat.
 
Asian Waterbird Census is conducted annually every second and third week of January. It is simultaneously observed with other international censuses of waterbirds in Africa, Europe and Neotropics under the umbrella of the International Waterbird Census (IWC).###
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106 OLIVE RIDELY HATCHLINGS RELEASED IN BATO, CAMARINES SUR

A total of 106 Olive Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) hatchlings were recently released to the shores of Barangay Payak in Bato, Camarines Sur.

            The release was spearheaded by the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Iriga headed by OIC, CENR Officer Nestor Franz A. Fortuno, the Barangay Council headed by Punong Barangay Virginia Saylago and Bantay Dagat personnel.

            According to the CENRO Iriga technical personnel, the Barangay Council reported the sighting of a turtle laying eggs at the shorelines of the said barangay in October 2021 and immediately set up a parameter fence to secure the nesting site. They informed the incident to the CENRO Iriga and consequently, the office conducted regular monitoring of the area.

            A Communication, Education, and Public Awareness (CEPA) drive was also conducted by the CENRO Iriga to increase the awareness of the barangay residents on sea turtles and other wildlife species.

            Under Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2019-09 titled, “Updated National List of Threatened Philippine Fauna and their Categories”, the marine turtle species are considered endangered. Likewise, all wildlife in the Philippines are protected under Republic Act No. 9147, otherwise known as the "Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act".

The DENR V continuously calls on the public to report such incidents and turnover any wildlife to proper authorities for proper handling and release to its natural habitat. Continuous CEPA campaigns are being conducted by the DENR, which have caused increasing numbers of public turn overs to the office. (With report from CENRO Iriga)###

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