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Environment Advocates Move To Reduce Disasters
Environmental advocates and numerous government agencies joined Senator Cynthia A. Villar in the kick-off ceremonies for the observance of the 2016 International Day for Disaster Reduction set on October 13 this year.
Villar led some 800 participants in the clean-up and establishment of a bamboo nursery at the Las Pinas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Eco-Tourism Area (LPPCHEA).
"We must all work hand in hand in the fight against environment degradation. We are all well aware that the protection of our environment is the key to the reduction of natural and man-made disasters," Villar said ... -
Home To Thousand Of Migratory Birds This Island Is Best For Birdwatching
The favorite island of bird watchers!
Olango Island is part of a group of islands in Cebu Province. The island group is under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Cordova and Lapu-Lapu City. It is a major tourist destination of Cebu known for its wildlife sanctuary and is only 5 kilometers east of Mactan Island.
The Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary is home to migratory birds. It's a perfect side trip, most especially by bird watchers, if you're in Cebu. The island serves as a pit stop by birds that came from as far as Northern China and Siberia. The sea grasses, mudflats and mangrove ... -
Villar Rejects Plan To Build 13-B Manila Bay Airport
Sen. Cynthia Villar appealed to the incoming administration of president-elect Rodrigo Duterte not to pursue the proposed reclamation of Manila Bay as a site for a new international airport.
Villar, a known advocate of environmental protection, said the reclamation of Manila Bay would destroy the Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Eco-Tourism Area (LPPCHEA). On March 16, 2012 Villar filed before the Supreme Court a petition or writ of kalikasan.
"I appeal to president-elect Duterte to look beyond the claim of decongesting existing airports and realize that the planned reclamation ... -
Philippine Birds Facing Extinction First Of Three Parts
On September 7, 36-year-old Bernie Apal and two companions were on their way to the barangay hall of Sibulan in Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur to get residence certificates. They tried to follow the short-cut way instead of the usual road going to the place.
The area was covered with trees as it was located in the foothills of Mount Apo, the country's highest peak. The three were talking while walking when Apal saw a bird that was entangled in tree-roots and was wrapped with perennial vine. Even though the bird was in a cliff, Apal decided to rescue it.
Apal, a Bagobo-Tagabawa farmer, thought ... -
Villar Leads Clean Up And Tree Planting Activity To Mark Environment Month And Arbor Day
To celebrate the Environment Month and the Philippine Arbor Day, Sen. Cynthia Villar led the clean-up and tree planting activity at the Las Pinas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Eco-Tourism Area (LPPCHEA).
"These events once again provide us with a very good opportunity to renew our commitment to environment protection and to create more awareness, so that more people will join our cause," Villar said.
Over 200 students from Las Pinas and Paranaque joined the activity, together with Villar SIPAG (Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance), LPPCHEA Management DENR-NCR, Save F ... -
Katala Festival A Celebration Of Thriving Philippine Cockatoo
Even to non-bird watchers, the annual Katala Festival in Narra, Palawan is a day of excitement.
There will be face-painting, coloring book painting, origami-making and other games for children and adults at the Katala Festival on June 26.
The Wild Bird Club (WBC) will be there to help organizer Katala Foundation Incorported (KFI) in manning the activities.
KFI is also a partner of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
But this festival is more than a funfare: it is a conservation advocacy for a critically endangered bird like Katala, a local word for Philippin ...