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Albay 3rd District Rep.Fernando T. Cabredo (PNA file photo) LEGAZPI CITY - The Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives has approved House Bill (HB) 1405 which seeks to establish Mt. Masaraga in Albay as a protected area. In an interview on Friday, Albay 3rd District Rep. Fernando T. Cabredo, the author of the bill, said Mt. Masaraga must be protected because of its rich biological diversity. "Mt. Masaraga has a vital role as a critical watershed for the Bicol River Basin that supports agricultural productivity and provides a clean and sustainable water source," Cabredo said. He also said HB 1405, which was approved on Feb. 15, would save Mt. Masaraga and preserve its unspoiled beauty and its flora and fauna. Local environmentalists said the 1,328-meter (4,357 feet) high Mt. Masaraga is home to diverse species of flora and fauna, including the Rafflesia, which is considered the world's largest flower. Cabredo, an environmental advocate, said "th ....

Bicol River , Camarines Sur , Mayon Volcano , Philippines General , Fernandot Cabredo , Philippine Institute Of Volcanology , Department Of Environment , Natural Resources , House Bill , Bicol River Basin , Philippine Institute , Albay 3rd District Rep Fernandot Cabredo Pna File Photo Legazpi City The Committee On Natural Resources Of House Representatives Has Approved Bill Hb 1405 Which Seeks To Establish Mt Masaraga In Asa Protected Area An Interview Friday , Lbay 3rd District Rep Fernandot Cabredo , He Author Of The Bill , Aid Mt Masaraga Must Be Protected Because Of Its Rich Biological Diversity Quot Hasa Vital Role Asa Critical Watershed For The Bicol River Basin That Supports Agricultural Productivity And Providesa Clean Sustainable Water Source , Uot Cabredo Said He Also Hb 1405 , Hich Was Approved On Feb 15 , Ould Save Mt Masaraga And Preserve Its Unspoiled Beauty Flora Fauna Local Environmentalists Said The 1 , 328 Meter 4 , 357 Feet High Mt Masaraga Is Home To Diverse Species Of Flora And Fauna , Ncluding The Rafflesia , Hich Is Considered The World 39s Largest Flower Cabredo , N Environmental Advocate , Aid Quot The Protection And Conservation Of Forests Mountains Would Greatly Benefit Future Generations Designating Mt Masaraga Asa Protected Landscape Area Protect It From Exploitations Devastations Through Kaingin Or Slash Burn Farming Method , Illegal Cutting Of Trees , Unting And Irresponsible Trekking ,