𝐊𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐀, 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 – Eighteen sacks of trash were collected in the coastal area of Barangay Poblacion in this town during the coastal cleanup activity this morning (January 26) to mark the celebration of “Zero Waste Month.”

 

According to the DENR Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of Kiamba, around 150 kilograms of biodegradable and non-biodegradable trash composed mostly of coconut husks and leaves were collected.

 

The activity, which was hosted by MLhullier Sargen Region as part of their corporate social responsibility, was joined by 62 individuals from the local government unit (LGU) of Kiamba, DENR-CENRO Kiamba, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Army, Philippine National Police, and other stakeholders.

 

Prior to the conduct of the cleanup activity, participants were given a lecture on Republic Act No. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, stressing the importance of segregation at source as one important aspect of waste management

 

Zero Waste Month is an annual celebration under Presidential Proclamation No. 760, signed by late President Benigno Aquino III on May 5, 2014 that aims to promote a “circular economy” in the production and use of consumer products to reduce the volume and toxicity of generated wastes. (With report and photos from DENR-CENRO Kiamba) | RSCIGM

 

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𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐋, 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 – The female Olive ridley sea turtle that was stranded and rescued on Monday (January 9) along the shores of Purok Pananggalon, Barangay Poblacion in Malapatan town, returned to its natural habitat after several days of rehabilitation.

 

According to a report, Engr. Joey Coliao, municipal environment and natural resources officer (MENRO) of Malapatan, alerted the DENR regarding the live stranding of a marine turtle which was in a weakened condition due to hook ingestion.

 

The marine wildlife was immediately rescued and transported by local rescuers to SBPS Marine Wildlife Rescue Center located at Barangay Ladol in this town, where Dr. Roy Mejorada, in-house veterinarian of SBPS-PAMO, conducted a surgical operation to remove the steel wire in the turtle's throat. After several days, the rescued olive ridley regained its appetite and vitality, and was released back to its natural habitat along the shores of Barangay Ladol on Friday (January 13).

 

"We owe it to the quick response of our local partners and Bantay Dagat that we were able to do a timely rescue and rehabilitation,” said SBPS Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Joy Ologuin. "During this turtle nesting season, we highly encourage our stakeholders, coastal communities, and local industries to keep our beaches clean to give ample space for the marine turtles, locally known as pawikan, to lay their eggs," urged DENR PENRO Sarangani Maria Elvira Lumayag.

 

Sarangani Bay is home to four (4) species of marine turtle: the Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta), and the critically endangered Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata).

 

You too can contribute in making Sarangani Bay a pawikan-friendly bay! If you spot a pawikan coming ashore, you should keep your distance and report the incident to your local Bantay Dagat, MENRO/CENRO, or nearest DENR Office. You can also report the incident to SBPS Hotline Numbers 0909-618-9917 (Smart) or 0995-305-0306 (Globe). (With report and photos from DENR-PENRO Sarangani and SBPS-PAMO) | RSCIGM

 

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𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐋, 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 – Various waterbird species were sighted in eight wetland sites in this province by the conservation and development teams of DENR Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) of Sarangani during the recent annual Asian Waterbird Census (AWC).

 

PENR Officer Maria Elvira V. Lumayag said that the sighted species include both resident and migratory birds that utilize wetlands for breeding, feeding, and resting. Waterbird species sighted include Cinnamon Bittern, Black-winged Stilt, Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, Kentish Plover, Whiskered Tern, Lesser Frigatebird, Wandering Whistling Ducks, Curlew, and Common Ringed-plover.

 

“Sites in barangays Kawas, Alabel town, Badtasan in Kiamba, and Old Poblacion in Maitum were also visited in addition to the usual five (5) sites that we monitor annually,” PENRO Lumayag said.

 

The data collected by the teams will provide important information concerning the population sizes and distribution of these species in Sarangani Province which can be used for conservation efforts and health monitoring of wetland ecosystems. (With report and photos from DENR-PENRO Sarangani) | RSCIGM

 

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𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭 – The DENR Community Environmental Natural and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of Tacurong City sighted various species of waterbirds in Baras Bird Sanctuary in this city and Lake Buluan Natural Biotoic Area in Lutayan, this province during the conduct of the annual Asian Waterbird Census on January 17 to 18, 2023.

 

CENR Officer Dr. Badjury H. Mustapha said that the purpose of the annual census is to monitor the population and distribution of waterbirds as well as the condition of wetlands.

 

Conservation and Development Section (CDS) Chief Forester Mama L. Mulimpay together with PAWN Chief Forester Esmail T. Gani, EMS Emanon Luigi Mantawil and Forester Ranger Alkhasari Mustapha identified species of birds such as the great egret (Ardea alba) and the Black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) in Baras Bird Sanctuary. Variety of bird species like Great Egret (Ardea alba), Chinese Egret (Egretta eulophotes), Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis), Brahminy kite (Haliastur indus) were also seen by the team in Lake Buluan Natural Biotic Area.

 

The team was also joined by the representatives from Municipal ENRO of Lutayan and Bantay Lake groups during the conduct of the said activity. (With report and photos from DENR-CENRO Tacurong City) | RSCIGV

 

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The most common species that were observed during the census were the Little Egret (Egretta garzetta), Great Egret (Ardea alba), Black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus), Lesser Sand Plover (Charadrius mongolus) and Whistling Ducks (Dendrocygninae).

 

The Asian Waterbird Census is annually conducted during the second to the third week of January to monitor the condition of wetlands and the status of the migratory birds in the area. Their presence is one of the key indicators which tell whether wetlands, such as mangrove areas, are still ecologically healthy. (FABLLAPITAN-TIANCHON -CENROGSC) |RSCIGP