Category: Animals
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Endangered Green Sea Turtle Safely Tagged and Released in Casiguran, Aurora
CASIGURAN, Aurora — An endangered green sea turtle was safely tagged and released back into the wild after it was accidentally caught in a fish corral off the coast of Barangay Ditinagyan, authorities from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported. The sea turtle, identified as a Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), was…
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“STRAYS MATTER: AKSIYON AT PAGMAMALASAKIT PARA SA MGA HAYOP NA GALA”
Sa bawat sulok ng lansangan, may mga hayop na tahimik na nakikipaglaban para mabuhay—mga inabuso, iniwan, at tila nakalimutan ng lipunan. Sila ang mga asong gala at pusang palaboy na araw-araw ay umaasa sa tsansa: makahanap ng pagkain, masilungan sa ulan, at makaiwas sa panganib. Hindi lingid sa kaalaman ng marami na ang mga hayop…
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DENR Nanawagan sa Publiko ukol sa Muling Paglitaw ng Philippine Deer
MARINDUQUE — Nanawagan ang Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) MIMAROPA sa publiko na makiisa sa pangangalaga at proteksyon ng Philippine deer (Rusa marianna) kasunod ng muling paglitaw nito sa lalawigan ng Marinduque. Ayon sa DENR, ang pagbabalik ng Philippine deer ay malinaw na patunay na ang kalikasan ng lalawigan ay nananatiling buhay at…
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Endangered giant softshell turtle rescued in Apayao
BAGUIO CITY— The high biodiversity of the province of Apayao in the Cordillera Region is proven, again, with the rescue of a critically endangered Cantor’s giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii). Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Calanasan reported the rescue and assessment of a giant softshell turtle caught by a resident along the Apayao…
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Endangered Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Rescued, Released in Casiguran Bay
AURORA — An endangered Olive Ridley sea turtle was successfully rescued and released back into the wild through the efforts of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Casiguran, Aurora. The DENR, through its Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in Casiguran, facilitated the rescue and release of a female Olive Ridley…
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AboitizPower Marks Conservation Milestone with Release of 336 Pawikan Hatchlings in Bataan
Morong, BATAAN — Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), through private limited partnerships GNPower Mariveles Energy Center (GMEC) and GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co. (GNPD), released 336 sea turtle or pawikan hatchlings in a ceremony at its adopted hatchery site in Sitio Fuerte, Barangay Poblacion, Morong, Bataan, last February 23, 2026. The event served as the high point…
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DENR, Partners Launch Pawikan Conservation Project in Masinloc
ZAMBALES– The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has formalized a seven-year partnership with the San Miguel Global Power Foundation, Inc. and the Samahang Mangingisda ng Barangay Bani Association Inc. (SMBBAI) to strengthen marine turtle conservation efforts in Masinloc. The initiative, called Project BLUE (Balanced and Healthful Life Underwater Ecosystem): A Journey to 1…
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A New Year of Growth: Zoomanity Launches 2nd Wave Gift Giving Initiative, Celebrates Chinese New Year, and Unveils ZOON Projects
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT— Zoomanity Group, in collaboration with its premier wildlife and leisure destinations, conducted its 2nd Wave Gift Giving Initiative alongside its Chinese New Year Celebration and the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the ZOON to Open Projects held last Saturday, February 21. The said event is the organization’s continued commitment to corporate social responsibility,…
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NILASON NA MGA PUSA, IPINANAWAGAN PARA BIGYANG HUSTISYA
ZAMBALES —Yumanig sa mga tao rito ang nakababahalang kaso ng kalupitan sa hayop matapos mai-ulat ang umano’y pagkalason sa mga alagang pusa ng isang residente sa Barangay Mangan Vaca, Subic. Ayon kay Ann Patalinhug, walo sa kanyang mga alagang pusa na pawang mga half-breed ang hinihinala niyang nilason, kung saan tatlo sa mga ito ang…
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Rescued Philippine Hawk-Eagle Released Back to the Wild in Aurora Memorial National Park
BALER, Aurora — A Philippine Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus philippensis) rescued after being found weakened in a rice field in Barangay Suklayin has been successfully returned to its natural habitat following assessment and care by environmental authorities. The raptor was officially released on Wednesday, February 10, 2026, at 9:48 a.m. inside the Aurora Memorial National Park by…
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Nasagip na Philippine Grass Owls at Philippine Hawk-Eagle, isinurender sa MENRO
GITNANG LUZON–isinurender sa Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) ang dalawang Philippine Grass Owl at isang Philippine hawk-eagle na hiwalay na natagpuan sa Gitnang Luzon sa nakalipas na mga araw. Sa pinakahuling ulat na nakalap ng Ang Pahayagan, Sabado, Pebrero 7 nang matagpuan ang nanghihinang isang Philippine hawk-eagle sa palayan sa Barangay Suklayin sa…
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DENR tracking migratory bird species in Bataan
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its provincial and community offices in Bataan, recorded a total of 8,112 waterbirds in Balanga City and the town of Pilar during this year’s Asian Waterbird Census (AWC). Raul Mamac, head of the DENR provincial office in Bataan, said the census is still ongoing, with monitoring…
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Endangered Axolotl Nasamsam sa Joint Wildlife Operation
MALABON CITY–Nasamsam ng mga awtoridad ang apat (4) na live axolotl salamander (Ambystoma mexicanum), isang endangered na uri ng amphibian, sa isinagawang joint wildlife law enforcement operation sa Don Basilio Bautista Boulevard, Barangay Hulong Duhat, Malabon City, kaugnay ng hinihinalang paglabag sa Republic Act No. 9147 o Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act. Pinangunahan ang…
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Back to the sea
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority-Ecology Center OIC Rossel Abuyo (4th from left) leads the department’s personnel in releasing some 82 baby marine turtles back to the sea on Friday, January 16, at the All Hands Beach Resort in Subic Bay Freeport. The release of baby turtles is the fifth batch of hatchlings from the nine nests, which is conducted in collaboration…
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DENR takes custody of confiscated parrots in Zambales
PAMPANGA— The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Olongapo City, has formally taken custody of nine confiscated Philippine Hanging Parrots (Loriculus philippensis) turned over by the Philippine National Police (PNP). The PNP Maritime Group–Regional Maritime Unit 3, led by PCPL Jayson Montesa of the Olongapo…
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