Published December 16, 2020, 1:44 PM
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has turned over to the Philippine government over P2.3 million ($48,000) worth of tools and equipment which will be used for proper handling and management of wildlife, particularly those rescued from illegal trade.
DENR Biodiversity Management Bureau Director Ricardo Calderon receives the complete WildALERT system and manuals from USAID
(US EMBASSY IN THE PHILIPPINES / MANILA BULLETIN)
In a statement on Wednesday, the USAID said the provision of essential equipment and supplies to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is part of its support to strengthen wildlife law enforcement and protection and to boost the department’s work in combating wildlife trafficking and providing holistic care for rescued wildlife in its custody.