Despite occupying only around 6 percent of the earth's surface, Sen. Cynthia Villar said wetlands perform crucial functions like freshwater supply, habitat provision, and climate regulation. In recognition of their importance, she noted that 172 countries have committed to the Ramsar Convention, to protect wetlands globally. As of 2023, she there…
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Wetlands are like biological supermarkets where vast amounts of food let many organisms thrive. The seasonal water inundation provides suitable habitat for many plant and animal species. These are also the areas that cultivated the world's agriculture.
• The Ramsar sites: Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary; Naujan Lake National Park; Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary; Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park; Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park; Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat And Ecotourism Area; Negros Occidental Coastal Wetlands Conservation
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB) has revealed that 55 of the 93 Protected Areas (PAs) that promote ecotourism are now open to local visitors as the government eases Covid-19 pandemic curbs. Records further showed that as of November 25, 38 of the PAs remain closed…