The Bureau of Customs (BOC) uncovered two packages containing black ants from Poland, which environment officials said may cause harm if released, GMA News' Jun Veneracion reported on "24 Oras."
• In the Philippines, the value of that illegal trade is estimated at P50 billion per year
• DENR reminded those who purchase any wildlife species to observe the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001 or the Republic Act (RA) 9147.
• The Wildlife Traffic Monitoring Unit-Ninoy A
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reminded the public to follow the law when purchasing wildlife species. DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu cited Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001 or Republic Act (RA) 9147 as the main legal issues if a person would insis