Conservation, Mindanao, Regions

COTABATO CITY — Upland communities in South Cotabato and nearby General Santos City have successfully grown nearly 45,000 forest and fruit trees over the past four years, a reforestation effort that environmental advocates say should be replicated across Central Mindanao. Environmentalists and religious leaders from Muslim and Christian groups inContinue Reading

Conservation, Mindanao

MANILA, Philippines – Often described as Mindanao’s natural sponge, the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the Philippines’ largest and most important wetlands. But despite its protected status, the marsh faces growing pressure from development, land conversion, and climate change. Here’s what to know about Agusan Marsh, why itContinue Reading

Conservation, Mindanao

The Sibugay Wetland Nature Reserve has earned a new international recognition that puts Zamboanga Sibugay on the global map of migratory bird conservation. In November, the wetland was named the newest Flyway Network Site of the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP)—officially listed as EAAF 160—during the partnership’s 12th Meeting ofContinue Reading

Conservation, Environment, Mindanao

IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY – The Sibugay Wetland Nature Reserve has achieved another major environmental milestone after being named the newest East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) Flyway Network Site (EAAF 160) — a recognition that places the province at the forefront of international migratory bird conservation. The conferment was announced onContinue Reading

Conservation, Luzon, Mindanao, Visayas

IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has imposed its annual closed fishing season for sardines and mackerel in key fishing grounds in the Zamboanga Peninsula and the Visayan Sea, in a bid to protect fish stocks during their peak spawning period. From November 15Continue Reading