MA. ANTONIA YULO-LOYZAGA
PENRO South Cotabato conducted monitoring and surveillance in Barangay Bula, General Santos City
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General Santos City, October 24 โ In support of the operationalization of environmental law enforcement in the Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape (SBPS), the PENRO South Cotabato conducted monitoring and surveillance in Barangay Bula, General Santos City, on October 23, 2024.
The activity aimed to detect illegal activities, particularly in the mangrove area within the barangay. Observations during the monitoring revealed an accumulation of solid waste, including plastic waste, single-use plastics, footwear, and food packaging, washed ashore due to recent heavy rains and tidal activity caused by Typhoon Kristine.
In response, the team initiated an initial coastal clean-up effort, collecting three sacks of solid waste, which were turned over to Barangay Bulaโs Material Recovery Facility (MRF).
During a coordination meeting with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Barangay Bula, the team was informed that a coastal clean-up activity would be held the following day as part of the โAraw ng Bulaโ celebration. The monitoring and surveillance activities are conducted quarterly to detect and deter illegal environmental activities within the nine coastal barangays of General Santos City.
๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐
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๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ โ Four Rafflesia verrucosa, a species endemic to the Philippines and classified as critically endangered, were recently sighted by the DENR 12 - Biodiversity Monitoring System (BMS) team of Protected Area Management Office - Mount Matutum Protected Landscape (PAMO-MMPL), during the four-day monitoring activity within the established permanent biodiversity monitoring site, on September 23, at Barangay Kablon, Tupi, this province.
One Rafflesia bud and one partially opened were found, both located at an altitude of approximately 1,553 meters above sea level (masl), the latter has a circumference of 28 cm. and a height of 11.43 cm was spotted at Sitio Datal Ngisi, Brgy. Kablon.
The second sighting of another two Rafflesia buds was found within the BMS transect area at Sitio Glandang, of the same barangay.
These glimpses are significant as Rafflesia verrucosa is listed as a critically endangered species under DAO 2017-11, the "Updated List of Threatened Philippine Plants and their Categories."
The presence of these rare flowers emphasizes the need for ongoing conservation efforts to protect the biodiversity within Mount Matutum.
The MMPL-BMS team plans to return to the area for a follow-up monitoring to observe the plantโs full bloom. The BMS is conducted twice annually to closely monitor the biodiversity in the area, address potential threats, and provide targeted recommendations for conservation efforts. # (With report from JVOro and photos by PAMO-MMPL)
10 WILD ANIMALS RELEASED BACK TO THEIR NATURAL HABITAT
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Koronadal City, August 8- In a significant step towards wildlife conservation, a total of 10 wild animals were released back into their natural habitat in the Strict Protection Zone (SPZ) of AVPL, 4 kilometers from the nearest community, Sitio Kanko, Brgy. Lamlahak, Lake Sebu.
PENRO Rosalinda Cortez confirmed that the release included 6 Philippine Long-tailed Macaques (Macaca fascicularis), consisting of 3 males and 3 females, along with 4 Reticulated Pythons (Malayopython reticulatus).
Mr. Aljohn Saavedra, AVPL EMS II noted that the remote location was carefully chosen to ensure minimal disturbance to the wildlife as they re-acclimate to their natural environment.
Ronald Lacanaria, CDD EMS II remarked that the release event was the result of a collaborative effort of multi-stakeholder involvement in wildlife conservation, demonstrating a shared commitment to preserving biodiversity and protecting endangered species.
The release was spearheaded by the Conservation and Development Division (CDD), representatives of the Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) of the AVPL alongside MENRO Lake Sebu and members of the local community. (Jeatrin V. Oro)
Photos and information from Aljohn Saavedra
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for MMPL Ranger Monitoring Station
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Brgy. Kablon, Tupi, South Cotabato, August 21, 2024 โ The Protected Area Management Office of Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape (PAMO-MMPL) reached a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new Ranger Monitoring Station, to be built in a parcel of land under agreement with Mira Farms at Brgy. Kablon, Tupi, South Cotabato.
In her welcome reamrks, Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Josephine Liberato emphasized that the new Ranger Monitoring Station is a significant milestone of DENR through PAMO-MMPL. She highlighted that this project reinforces their commitment to control and address illegal activities entering the Protected Area (PA). She added that the project is expected to be completed within 120 days, marking a substantial advancement in their conservation efforts.
