WATERBIRDS. Over 11,000 waterbirds, including migratory birds, were sighted in the recently conducted Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) in different areas of the Bicol region. The activity aims to raise public knowledge on waterbird species and the importance of wetland sites. (Photo from DENR-Bicol's FB page) LEGAZPI CITY - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Bicol (DENR-5) reported on Friday that over 11,000 waterbirds were sighted in the recently conducted Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) in different areas in the region. The AWC runs parallel to other international censuses of waterbirds in Africa, Europe, and the Neotropics under the International Waterbird Census (IWC) umbrella. In a social media post, DENR Bicol Regional Executive Director Francisco Milla Jr. called for public support in protecting and conserving wildlife species and their habitat, which is in accordance with Republic Act 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act. The conduct o
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the central Philippines on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, though there were no reports of casualties or significant damage.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the central Philippines on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, though there were no reports of casualties or significant damage.
Disaster officials of Masbate reported no major damage following the magnitude-6.0 earthquake that jolted the province from its slumber at around 2 a.m. on Thursday.