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DENR to public: Surrender rescued Taal wildlife By ELIZABETH MARCELO The hornbill is currently at the BMB's _ Wildlife Rescue Center in Quezon City, The Department of Environment and where it will be rehabilitated before being Natural Resources (DENR) has appealed released into the wild. to the public to turn over to authorities any "Once the bird recovers, it can be released rescued endangered and endemic animals in the same area (TVPL) once everything is from Taal Volcano. settled or in the Calabarzon area where their "We are appealing to the public to rescue species are widespread," Calderon said. and firm over to the DENR any wildlife Sanitary disposal species within the vicinity of Taal Volcano With many animals killed in areas af- to ensure their safety," Environment Un- dersecretary Benny Antiporda said in a fected by the volcanic eruption, the Depart- ment of Health (DOH) issued an advisory statement over the weekend. Antiporda said endangered and endemic on how the remains should be buried. animals within the Taal Volcano Protected For one, the agency said those burying Landscape (TVPL) may have migrated to dead animals should wear gloves and a residential communities after the volcano mask when they handle the animal's car- started spewing ash and other hazardous cass The burial ground should be three to four feet deep and, for mass burials, the particles since last week. depth of the burial ground should be six feet Antiporda said the animals, which local residents may have unintentionally cap- from the last animal buried there. tured, must be brought to wildlife rehabilita- The agency added that the burial ground tion centers for proper care. must be far from water sources. Antiporda made the appeal after he Many domestic animals and livestock received a rescued rufous llombill from were left on Taal Volcano island when their Cavite Educators Lions Club member and owners evacuated due to the eruption a Bacoor City resident for Locson. The bird week ago. Efforts by various groups are is suspected to have fled from the TVPL. currently underway to rescue them. The rufous hornbill, locally known as ka- On its website, the Atlanta-based Center law, is a large species of hornbill found only for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) in the Philippines. The animal falls within in the US had issued some recommenda- tions on proper animal disposal following the "Red List" of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which means that an emergency. it is considered a vulnerable species, nearly According to the CDC, proper hand washing by those involved in the disposal is threatened by extinction. The DENR warned that eating wildlife important to prevent infection with "certain or keeping them as pets is against the law. pathogens that may be transmitted from Meanwhile, environment assistant sec- farm animals, including salmonella and E. retary and concurrent Biodiversity Man- coli." agement Bureau (BMB) director Ricardo "People working to clean up areas Calderon said rescued wildlife from Taal containing, swine or poultry carcasses Volcano may be turned over to the DENR should... wear protedive clothing, including field offices in Batangas or in Cavite. waterproof gloves, waterproof boots and "The DENR field offices in Batangas — protative eyeweaf" and to cover any open Calaca and Lipa — are ready to receive these wounds, the agency added. The CDC recommended the use of duct animals once they are rescued," Calderon tape to "seal tops of gloves and boots to pre- said. "We have teams from the field offices on vent water seepage." It also recommended respiratory protection such as N95 face site that are helping in rescuing the animals in the peripheries of the area," he added. masks or respirators, adding that if there is a smell of hydrogen sulfide (like a rotten Apart from wildlife species, Calderon said the BMB is also helping in the rescue egg smell) one must leave the area. of domesticated animals. Calderon said The agency also advised the public to wash hands and shower and wash hair thor- the rescued animals are either turned over - the local government oughly after handling animal carcasses or to the owners or to carcass-contaminated materials. All clothes units in the area. As to the rescued rufous hornbill, initial and boots should be cleaned and disin- fected. Wash work clothes separately from checkup shows that it is "generally healthy despite being stressed," Calderon said. street clothes. — With Sheila Crisostomo

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Turn over wildlife displaced by volcano eruption, public told

By EllALYN BE VERA-RUIZ

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) urged the public on Saturday to turn over to authorities any wildlife species that have fled after the Taal Volcano's eruption. Not only did the volcanic eruption drive thousands of people in the Taal Volcano Island and neighboring areas to evacuate, but the DENR noted that endangered and endemic animals within the Taal Volcano Protected Landscape (TVPL) could have also migrated to nearby communities after the active volcano ejected giant clouds ol ash and lava last week. DENR Undersecretary Benny Antiporda advised the public to immediately turn over to authorities any wildlife species they see or unintentionally capture to al- low these animals to be brought to wildlife rehabilitation centers for proper attention and care. "We are appealing to the members of the public to rescue and turn over tc the DENR any wildlife species within the vicinity of Taal Volcano to ensure their safety," he said. A rufus hornbill was turned over to the DENR last Thursday by Bacoor City resi- dent Flor Locson, who suspected that the bird she rescued came from TVPL. The hornbill which was "generally healthy despite being stressed" is cur- rently at the Biodiversity Managament Bureau's (BMB) Wildlife Restue Center in Quezon City, where it will be rehabilitated before releasing it to the wild. t.sall !WM IC rthi±11)(hifirririXI rtniii!OFFiiii ti10410111 r r. CI /A iAil it,i1CM ION R ritm j 11/1111611 I tione••••••••• INI I IM I VI :; b-e MIMI STORY woini••••••••• -1 MANILIWIULLETIN inur - r THE NATION'S WADING NEWSPA PER p1-19-zk

IIIIr Bayanitil an saves animals Hundreds of wildlife creatures were affected by Taal Volcano eruption

BY MAXINE LOUISE LAGMAN gether with the purest hearts of our 50 more on Thursday, before gov- IMAGES BY ALI VICOY volunteers, partner groups, and the ernment rescue teams decided to call generosity of everyone who donated, off efforts to save the animals until we were able to reach out and provide they got the go signal to return and en Taal volcano erupted little comfort to the affected families," continue the rescue efforts. last Sunday, Jan.12, the said the group. "The smiles of the The National Disaster Risk Re- once green pasture, lively people and the hope we saw in their duction and Management Council neighborhood, and tour- eyes are what fuels our endless pas- (NDRRMC) spokesperson Mark Tim- W bal said some towns have been placed ist attraction became a black-and- sion to serve." white portrait of a land enveloped by Pet owner Aljay Esguerra shared under lock down to avoid residents ashes with no signs of life. that he returned to their home in Tal- from returning to the danger zone. At least 6,000 residents were forced isay, Batangas to rescue his dog Milk- Veterinarians from the Philippine to evacuate immediately to safe cen- tea. He was crying, because he couldn't Pet Birth Control Center Foundation ters when the volcano spewed plumes find Milktea anywhere until he saw a (PPBCC) helped in giving vet care to of ash that fell to nearby provinces note posted on their gate, saying the rescued animals. "We're trying to and areas as far as Central Luzon. that UPMV K9 rescued his dog and a treat as many as we could. All need The Philippine Institute of Volca- contact number where he could get in vet care and most were dehydrated," nology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) touch with them. says Dianne Marie of PPBCC. raised the alert level to 4, indicating Those with free spaces in their that a "hazardous eruption" was pos- homes, like Edsel Pagcaliwangan CALL TO ACTION sible within days or hours. Paredes and Ritchie Fabella Carreon, When they reached Taal island, People had no choice but to leave offered temporary shelter for animals PETA Asia did not hold back and said their pets and farm animals be- who needed a place to stay. All for it was "covered with dead animals hind as ferries and trucks could not free. and reeks of decomposing flesh." accommodate them. The rescue ef- People for the Ethical Treatment All-Breed Association of the forts were not ready to transport of Animals (PETA) Asia and its vol- Philippines (ABAP) K9, another animals. But when the volcano rested, unteers have also been on ground non-profit search and rescue orga- the Filipinos wasted no time to go in the evacuation zone, providing nization, was also at the scene. Sec- back for their animal retary general Red Oliva companions. Lim says that "animals 'Animals left behind were found left behind were found- BAYANIHAN COMES dead when owners came TO RESCUE dead when owners came back back to retrieve them." Many residents, who Though it's been unfortunately left their to retrieve them.' great that a lot of people pets at home, asked for have been collaborative help on social media. in rescuing animals, Jana There was CJ Masongsong who food and veterinary care to aban- Sevilla of PETA Asia reiterated the posted on Facebook and asked for doned animals. They are also the need for provisions. This includes an- assistance to rescue his dog named first to reach Taal island where imals in evacuation plans as part of Shark. "Hindi lung po naisama so pay- they helped rescue dogs, cows, the Animal Welfare Act, which states evacuate kasi walang masasakyan (I and even Taal's unsung beauties, the need to "protect and promote wasn't able to bring him because the horses. the welfare of all [animals]" to avoid there was not enough transporta- When the Provincial Disaster Risk more animal deaths in time of natural tion)," he says. Pet owner and Sibe- Reduction and Management Office disasters in the future. rian Husky and Bully breeder, Aries (PDRRNIO) announced that they would Vice President Leni Robredo asked Vinson Clarin, had the same dilemma no longer evacuate horses and other Batangas Vice Governor Mark Le- and pleaded for help online as he animals on the island and that animal viste to consider putting up a separate failed to bring half of his kennel with rescuers were also not allowed to go evacuation center for animals after a him during the evacuation. back, horse owners themselves took number of evacuees kept going back Animal rescue organizations, wel- turns and used three to four of their to their homes to check on their pets. fare groups, and even regular pet lov- wooden boats to row more than 50 Aside from farm animals and pets, ers heeded their call and came to the kilometers across the lake to transport the Department of Environment and rescue the next day to help pet owners the animals from the island to Balete, Natural Resources also calls for the and animals in need. Batangas. protection of other affected wildlife The University of the Philip- "We couldn't rely on anyone," that might have migrated to other pines Metropolitan Manila Develop- said one horse owner according to places from Taal island like the en- ment Authority Vanguard (UPMV) K9 the Philippine Animal Welfare So- dangered hornbill. Corps, a non-profit organization that ciety (PAWS) as there were about Continuous relief efforts for res- trains dogs for search and rescue and 3,000 horses on the island, which cued animals are underway, because disaster operations, was one of the were used to carry tourists who vis- what's important right now is to help first groups to rescue animals, even ited Taal's crater. them get through the trauma and helping evacuees in the disaster- They rescued about 30 horses back on track. 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Malmo sasaklolo sa mga mowing hayop lieulong ang Pama- ngpannlya sakyan at kagamimn ng hala an g Lungsod ng Ayon kay Dr. Ma. Itmgsod na laan sa pag- Makati sa paghligris ng Katherina Mangahas, pi- tugon sa sakuna pa- mga hayop na na-trap sa ntmong Malcati VSD, ang tungong Bauan upang mga dehladong lugar in impounding vehicle ay matulungan ang libo-li- tinamaan ng pagsabog ng may walong kulung,an na bong mga evacuees muma Thal Volcano. maaaring mapaglagyan sa mga lugar na apektado Ayon kay Maka- ng 24 na medi- ngpatuloy na pagsabog ng ti City Mayor Abi- umsizalnamgaaso. Thal Volcano. gail 'Abby' Binay, bu- Marami sa mga neti- Kasabay nito,nanawa- kod sa lcanilang prigpa- zen ang nag-aalala para sa gait ang DENR in sagipin padala rig mga Icagami- lcapakanan ng mga hayop ang mga hayop na naiwan tan sa disaster response in naiwan malapit sa Thal sa mga lugar sa BalallPs ay maghahatid din sib ng Volcano. at Cavite isang impounding vehicle Kumalat sa intemet Umapela si DENA sa Balkan, Batangas nga- ang mga larawan at vi- Usec. Benny Antiporda yong araw Icasama ang deo rig mga hayop, kabi- na thigay sa ahensya ang Bang mga tartan ng te- lang ang mga lcabayo mga wildlife na in.alaiku- rinary Services Depart- at hahn in na.babalutan haang sa is= sa wastong ment (VSD) na maglab ng abo, bagay na nag- agak ng mga pagkain rig udyok sa mga animal "lige am appealing to aso at pusa, bitamina, an- rights group at mga it the public to rescue and tibia:Les, at antiseptic solu- na pamahalaan in mag- turnover to the DENR don sa attrimas: Provincial bigay rig yrigIcain at basic any wildlife species with- Veterinary Office. veterinary care sa raga nai- in the vicinity of Taal Vol- Aniya, mahalagang wang mga hayop. cano to ensure their safety" mmligtas ang mga alagang Nauna nang ipinag- sabi ni Antiporda (Anal- hayop sa panahon ng mga mos ni Mayor Binay ang da Rico/ Rh Domh- salcuna datul bahagi tin ito pag-deploy ng mga sa- gnez ) STRATEcic 1=1 BANNER EDITORIAL CARTOON COMMUNICATION UPPER PAGE I STORY STORY INITIATIVES wasINISII PAGE LOWER 11.101101.11111W SERVICE 01-19-20

Mare-rescue na wildlife species sa Taal 'wag gawing pet - DENR Nanawagan ang Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) sa publiko na tumulong na ma-rescue at protektahan ang wildlife species na matatagpuan sa paligid ng Bulkang Taal sa Batangas. Ayon sa DENR, ang mga endangered at endemic animals sa Taal Volcano Protected Landscape (TVPL) ay nag-migrate na sa mga komunidad sa paligid ng bulkan makaraan ang pagsabog nito. Inabisuhan ni DENR Undersecretary Benny Antiporda ang publiko na agad na ibigay sa mga otoridad ang anumang wildlife species na makikita at matatagpuan upang ang mga ito ay mailipat at maalagaan sa wildlife rehabilitation centers para sa kaukulang disposisyon. Mg panawagan ay ginawa niAntiporda makara- ang makarating ang ulat sa kanya na may nakapag- rescue ng rufous hornbill na sinasabing mula sa TVPL. Mg Rufous hornbill (Buceros hydrocorax), na kilala sa tawag na kalaw, ang pinaka malaking species ng hornbill na matatagpuan sa Pilipinas na pinangangambahan ng maubos. Pinayuhan nito ang makakakuha ng endangered species na huwag itong gawing pets at huwag ka- kainin dahil ito ay labag sa batas. Ang mga rescued wildlife ay maaaring mai- turnover sa DENR field offices sa Batangas at Cavite para sa kaukulang disposisyon. (Angie dela Cniz) — STRATEGIC —I I I E__11 1-1 F-7) A gm. °mem FIIIBORIAI cARIO0t1 ' COMMUNICATION MORT ig f7-1 CAT soI SS INITIATIVES PAGF. lOWER 1111111..••••••.0.111111W tirnvic ' ' E 01-19-20 MU: Taal: Worst .iin't over yet

By Maria Romero @tribuneptil_mbr

The Philippine lnstiUiU WU:4'4;3g"s nd Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday maintained a catastrophe is still looming even as Taal Volcano seemed "quieter" the past couple of days. A "steady" stream of steam and fewer tremors were showcased by the Cavite checks volcano in the last 48 hours, but these Damaged Coffee farmer Abner Javier of Amadeo tom', the coffee trees covered with volcanic ash from the eruption of Taal volcano Turn to page A2 last Sunday. AFP A "steady" stream of steam and fewer tremors were showcased by the volcano in the last 48 hours, but these "weaker" activities do not indicate a full-blown and violent eruption

From page Al units marked "safe" in Batangas and Cavite. The NDRRMC also bared that the total cost of "weaker" activities do not indicate a full-blown and assistance already given out by the Department violent eruption. of Health, Department of Social Welfare and "The volcano is still under alert level 4, the Development and several LOU have now reached second-highest danger level, which means a P17,227, 950.61. hazardous explosive eruption is possible within After the Taal volcano started spewing lava and hours to days," Phivolcs director Renato Solidum a huge plume of ash last week, endangered and said in a press briefing. endemic animals within the Taal Volcano Protected There was still "intense" activity underground Landscape (TVPL) have migrated to communities. as magma continued to move beneath, he added. Thus, the Department of Environment and "What we see on the surface is different from Natural Resources (DENR) is calling on the public what's happening underneath," Solid= explained. to help rescue and protect wildlife species fleeing He likewise warned that towns and cities within the wrath of Taal Volcano in Batangas province. Taal Volcano's 14-kilometer radius remains at high In a statement over the weekend, DENR risk of being caught by base surges in case of a Undersecretary Benny Antiporda advised the bigger eruption. public to immediately turn over to authorities The National Disaster Risk Reduction and any wildlife species they see or unintentionally Management Council (NDRRMC), in its latest capture so these animals can be brought to wildlife situation report, said around 22,472 families, or rehabilitation centers for proper care. 96,061 persons, were displaced by the volcano's "We are appealing to the members of the public phreatic eruption a week ago. to rescue and turn over to the DENR any wildlife Of the said number, 16,174 families, or 70,413 species within the vicinity of Taal Volcano to individuals, are temporarily seeking shelter in 300 ensure their safety," Antiporda said. evacuation centers scattered in local government Antiporda made the appeal after he received a rescued rufous hornbill on behalf of the DENR from Cavite Educators Lions Club member and Bacoor City resident for Locson, who suspected the bird she rescued came from TVPL. Rufous Hornbill (Buceros hydrocorax), locally known as Kalaw, is a large species of hornbill found only in the Philippines. Its species are listed in the Red List of the

International Union for Conservation of Nature wildlife species affected by the volcanic as vulnerable species, which means the bird is eruption. near threatened. "We in the government cannot do this alone," According to Antiporda, who is also the Antiporda pointed out. "We need the help of the first vice district governor of Lions Club Filipino people to save the wildlife species near the International District 301-A2 the government Taal volcano vicinity." would need everyone's help in saving the Kristina Maraiit @ tfibunephl tina Tent City Among the evacuees in towns affected by the eruption are children who have to let go of their energies. YUMMIE DINGDING STRATEGIC PHILIPPINE DAILY BANNER EDITORIAL CARTOON NALANCID NEWS • FEARLESS VIEWS U PPER COMMUNICATION PAGE I STORY ea INITIATIVES TOWER 1.0.11MME SERVICE INQUIRER *01-19- 29 DATE TITLE: PAGE!/ Creation of Taal Commission sought to map out rehab plan

that the volcanic activity has By Leila B. Salaverria than three years. slowed down," he added. and Patricia Denise M. Chiu As of Saturday, Phivolcs @Team_Inquirer Good model reported that the volcano has According to Recto, the Mt. spewed a plume of ash as high Senate President Pro Tempore Pinatubo Commission is a good as 600 meters in the air. The Ralph Recto wants a new body model to follow because it was volcano's sulfur dioxide emis- that would oversee the rehabil- able to help Pampanga prov- sion was measured at 360 tons, itation of affected areas around ince recover. although this was weaker than Taal Volcano. "Pampanga is now able to in the past few days. Recto, a native of Batangas, stand on its own feet. That is Solid= further brought up said in a radio interview that the model we will follow for the danger of a base surge. he would draft a bill to create Taal," he said, adding that, "Re- Base surges are clouds of hot the Taal Commission, to be habilitation and recovery will gases, ash, and rocks traveling patterned after the Mt. Pinatu- take a long time." horizontally at speeds of more bo Commission that was orga- Regarding the P4 billion cut than 8o kilometers (km) per hour. nized after the 1991 eruption of from the 2020 calamity fund, that volcano in Central Luzon. now reduced to Pi6 billion, Rec- Hazard map "We will file a bill prob- to said the remaining fund from He recommended that res- ably creating a similar corn 2019 could be used this year. idents steer clear of the 14 km mission, a Taal commission, so He estimated the unused high-risk area, but clarified that we can help our countrymen not fund to be about P7oo to P900 Tagaytay ridge, with its higher just in Batangas but also Cavite, million. elevation, will not likely be af- and so that there would be [a] "What is important is there fected by a bay surge. rehabilitation and recovery is an appropriations item, and "If you want to check on fund in the coming years," Recto this can always be augmented," yo'ur homes or areas, you can said in an interview over dwIZ. Recto said. use the Hazard Hunter applica- The Mt. Pinatubo Assis, He said he was satisfied tion of the Phivolcs," Solidum tance, Resettlement and Devel- with the government response said, explaining the app which opment Commission was creat- to the eruption, although it was identifies dangers and hazards ed in 1992 under Republic Act not perfect. in particular areas and can be No. 7637. The government set used for planning. aside Pio billion as Assistance, Base surge A hazard map released by Resettlement and Development Taal Volcano erupted on Phivolcs on Saturday showed Fund to help victims in the Jan. 12. and covered several the concentration of fissuring communities affected by Mt Batangas towns in thick layers or cracking of the ground in the Pinatubo's eruption. of ash, forcing the evacuation southwest side .of the volcano. The u-member commission of some 450,000 residents, es- Of the four towns where had the power to formulate pecially those within the 14-ki- fissuring was earlier observed, policies and plans for the relief, lometer-radius danger zone. three—Lemery, Agoncillo and rehabilitation, resettlement Alert level 4 which remains in San Nicolas—are on the south- and livelihood services as well effect, means a hazardous eruption west of the volcano, and one as infrastructure support in ac- could take place in hours or days. was observed in Talisay, on the cordance with the other plans "What we see above ground northeast' side. and policies of the national or on the surface is very dif- Phivolcs research special- government ferent from what is happening ist Lincoln Olayta said one The commission could also under the surface," Director Re- possible explanation for the enter into contracts and seek nato Solidum of the Philippine orientation of the fissures is and accept grants, donation of Institute of Volcanology and that the Pansipit River Valley funds, equipment, materials, Seismology (Phivolcs) said in a is "being pulled, possibly be- and services. The commission press briefing on Saturday. cause intrusive magma is mA5 had a six year term that could "The magma is still moving, flowing underneath." be extended once for not more we have not detected a trend

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CIENTISTS from the University of the selected tributaries for one year. Philippines (UP) recently urged for the However, higher concentrations of arsenic, Scale's Project 1 was led by Dr. Maria up to 0.1 mg/L, were found in the south bay S extensive monitoring of Laguna Bay B. Espino of the Water Research and against potentially harmful pollutants like of the lake near Los Banos. This may be due to Management Laboratory of the UP Diliman volcanic origins based on other studies. antibiotics, steroid hormones, industrial Institute of Chemistry. Scale's Project 2 was led by Dr. Windell chemicals, fecal batteria, protozoa and heavy It studied the lake's level of steroid metals after their study established the L. Rivera of the Pathogen-Host-Environment hormones, such as estradiol and estrone, and Interactions Research Laboratory of the UP presence of those pollutants in the lake. industrial chemical plasticizer bisphenol A, Diliman Natural Sciences Research Institute. It Although, most of the pollutants are still which are known endocrine disruptors; among within the limits of the water quality stan da rds studied the Microbial Source Tracking in Laguna beta-lactam antibiotics, such as cefalexin and Lake and selected tributaries. as setforth bylaw, the detectfon of antibiotics, penicillin G. , and heavy metals, such as arsenic, The study revealed that based on the steroid hormones and protozoa is a cause for the chromium, nickel and copper. presence of fecal bacteria, Escherichia con and conduct of further studies in order to establish According to Project 1 study, among the beta- a more comprehensive data. Bacteroides species, domestic source contributes 'warn antibiotics, only cefalexin and penicillin "The study, which established lower the most fecal contamination, particularly G were detected in concentrations up to 4.53 human origin in most river tributaries. concentrations of pollutants when compared ng (nano grams)/L and 4.75 ng/L, respectively. to other parts of the world, is a good start for Amongtheanimal sources—swineand duck And among the endocrine disruptors, the more in-depth studies," said Or. Mylene G. feces—are abundant in the rivers of Sapang estradiol and estrone, as well as bisphenol Baho in Cainta, Rizal and in Pila, Laguna. Cayetano, a professor from the UP Institute of A, were detected in the lake water in Environmental Science and Meteorology who The Project 2 added that these results concentrations up to 0.36 ng/L, 2.74 ng/L, and corroborated with the findings that zoonotic led the third team of scientists that studied 50.89ng/L, respectively. pathogens or microorganism that cause the presence of heavy metals in the fishes of These concentrations are low compared to the Laguna de Bay. diseases like Cryptosporidium species from those found in lakes in other countries. The Department of Science and Technology humans, swine and poultry are detected in The Project 1 study added that heavy five river tributaries—Bagumbayan, Oman, (HST), through the Philippine Council for metals—arsenic,chromium, nickelandcopper— Industry, Energy Santa Rosa, Sapang Baho, and Pila. and Emerging Technology were consistently detected with concentrations Research and Development (PCIEERD), Giardia spp. were also detected in up to 0.007 mg (milligrams)/L, 0.004 mg/I, 0.003 all tributaries, namely, Bagumbayan, in collaboration with the Laguna Lake mg/L and 0.015 mg/L, respectively. Mangangate, Sapang Baho, Tunasan, Nan, Development Authority, commissioned the These levels of heavy metals are below UP scientists' study, the Program Synergistic Pila, San Cristobal and Santa Rosa. the water quality guidelines for Class( waters The presence of these intestinal protozoan Capacity Advancement in the Management of as provided in Department of Environment Laguna Lake (Program Scale). parasites may pose a threat to water safety and Natural Resources Administrative Order The group studied the Laguna de Bay and and human health since Laguna Lake serves 2016-08. as a catch basin.

Consistently, Bagumbayan River has been For cadmium, Bilian samples have an marked to be the most contaminated among average concentration of 0.04 and 0.24 for the sampling stations. the tilapia and bongos, respectively.The mean Scale's Project 3 was led by Cayetano. It cadmium content in bogus from Pila is 0.20. studied trace metals and organics in commodity The study also noted that the mean fishes of the lake: method optimization, extent of arsenic content in bongos samples remains contamination and health risk due to fish intake. high on both dry and wet season, and higher Project 3 results showed that 0.43mg/kg than the tilapia.- - was the average lead concentration detected The daily human intake of lead and in bongos from Binan but below the detection cadmium in tilapia and bangus does not exceed limit for the samples from Pila. the guideline limits set by the World Health For tilapia,.the lead average value of 1.10 Organization, and the Food and Agriculture mg/kg and 0.48 mg/kg were obtained from Organization. Bit:an and Pila, respectively. For the arsenic content in bangus, higher daily consumption (90th percentile) exceeded the US Environmental Protection Agency's oral reference dose, while the daily intake of arsenic in tilapia does not exceed the oral reference dose of the US EPA. S&TMediaService S'ERATEGIC Alsante PAGE I BANNER ERRETRIAL CARTOON COMMUNICATION 3 STORY STORY Al wasomme INITIATIVES wmihmtaIININI TACIT TOWER "Nome SERVICE OPIATE +IC MASI- LIS SA OA&ITAt10.." 01-19-20 huE PAGE it DATE

Oras o araw na Ian& Taal sasabog uli Phivoks ay may taas na 50 hanggang 600 Unit at mga ahensiyang nangan- MATAAS pa tin ang tiyansa na sa evacuation na panatili- magkaroon ng pagsabog ang metro. Nakapagtala pa rim ng 32 Chfanag 141cm danger zone. Bulkang Taal kaya nananatili na- "Binabantayan natin wig po- kataas wig Alert Level 4. na volcanic earthquake na may lakas na 1.1 hanggang 3.3 mag- sibleng mga steam explosion. Ayon sa Philippine Institute Kapag humid na ang pagsabog of Volcanology and Seismology nitude. Paliwanag ng Phivolvs na wig posib eng man ang base (Phivolcs) may posibilidad pa surge," grit ni So dum. tin ng pagkakaroon ng hazard- mga naitatMang seismic activ- ity ay patunay na naayroon pa 'Though Taal Volcano ous explosive eruption anumang showed signs of calming sandal' kaya hindi pa nn dapat ring magma mtrusion sa ilahra ng loulkan at anumang oras ay down,there was still intense ac- na triaging lcampante wig mga tivity underground as magma res'd maaari itong umakyat ataas. Dalul patuloy na nakataas ang continued to move beneath. Sa nakalipas na 24 oras ay Naiiba wig nakildta natin sa t-aas nagkaroon pa rim ng steam emis- banta ng Taal ay muling iginin ni Phivolcs Director Renato So- at naiiba sa ilalitn," dagdag pa sion at mahilainang pagsabog nito. (Tina Mendoza) wig Thal, wig abo na milabas nito lidum sa mga Incnl Goverment

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Taal recovery task group hinirit ANG pagbuo muna umano ang pamahalaan result areas of the pro- ng Taal Recovery Task ng Inter-Agency Taal Re- gram and its implemen- Force ang dapat na pag- habilitation, Recovery ting task group," ayon tuunan ngayon ng mga and Livelihood Program kay Romero. adviser ni Pangulong na patatakbuhin at pa- Si Human Settle- Rodrigo Duterte para sa ngangasiwaan rig bubuu- ments Secretary Eduar- mabilis na ,pagbangon ing task force. do del Rosario ay maari ng mga bilctima ng pag- Sa pamamagitan umanong magsisilbing putok ng Bullcang Taal. umano nito ay mabibig- chairman rig task group. Iminungkahi ito ni yan agad rig atensiyon Dagdag pa ng kon- House Deputy Speaker ang mga biktima tu- gresista, kailangan ang Rep. Milcee Romero ha- lad ng masisilungan ng mabilis na aksyon rig bang hindi pa umano mga ito, trabaho at ka- pamahalaan para sa naitatag ang Depart- Malayan. pagbangon ng mga bilc- ment of Disaster Resi- "While we do not tima at hindi umano lience (DDR). have yet a Department dapat na hayaang matu- Paliwanag ng kongre- of Disaster Resilience, tulad ito sa mapinsala at sista, habang hindi pa this will do for now. maeskandalong Yolanda umano naitatag ang DDR Housing, jobs and live- relief, rehab at recovery. ay dapat bumalan•kas na lihood should be the key (Eralyn Prado)

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DATE TITLE PAGE 1/ 'PSYCHOLOGICAL RESCUE ' SENDING IN THE CLOWNS-AND COUNSELORS- MR KIDS WHO FLED VOLCANO lly Delfin T. Mallari Jr. matized children. @dtmallaru rINQ The local tourism office posted on its Facebook page LUCENA CITY—Children trau- photos of the children undergo- matized by the eruption of Taal ing counseling and debriefing. Volcano are being ministered to One photo caption spoke of by volunteers seeking to boost the many ways of helping those their psychological, educational in need, such as through one's and spiritual well-being. knowledge or profession, and An estimated z813 families or not only in material or financial 11,683 persons, mostly young chil- terms: "Maraming paraan po rig dren, have fled Batangas province pagtulong, hindi iamang sa ma- KEEPING THEM COMPANY Children of families forced by the and taken refuge in this city and teryal o pinansyal. Maaari din Taal Volcano eruption to leave their homes in Batangas prov- t6 towns in Quezon province. natin ibahagi wig ating kaala- ince are treated to a clown and magic show in Dolores, Que- In Dolores town, more than man o propesyon upang tayo ay zon, where they have found temporary shelter—ex well as the 600 evacuees are being provided makatulong. comforting arms of civic and religious groups now attending food and lodging at the central Also in the photos were a to their psychological and spiritual well-being. -PHOTO FROM THE compound of the Suprema de clown and a magician who ar- DOLORES TOURISM: FAITH AND WELLNESS DESTINATION FACEBOOK la Iglesia del Ciudad Mystica de rived at the evacuation center Dios, or Mystica, in Barangay Sta. to cheer up the children. nations for its relief campaign ed donations to different evac- Lucia at the base of Mt. Banahaw. dubbed "Yakap ICababayan (A uation • centers in the coming Members of Mystica, one Relief from near and far call for donations for the vic- days," Quezon public, infor- of a number of religious sects A number of the evacuees tims of Taal Volcano eruption)." mation officer Ma. Janet Gene- based on Banahaw, is seeing are being sheltered by their rel- Concerned citizens and public blazo-Buelo said yesterday. to the evacuees' spiritual well- atives, but their condition is be- • and private offices have donated Donations for the Taal vic- ness, while teachers and psy- ing monitored and recorded by bottled water, canned goods, hy- tims have come from as far away chologists invited by Dolores local government agencies. giene kits, medicines, sleeping as Kalayaart, the smallest and Mayor Orlan Calayag are en- The provincial government mats, used clothes and cash to the farthest municipality of Palawan gaged in the 'fipsychological and of Quezon led by Gov. Danilo Quezon Convention Center. province facing the West Philip- educational rescue" of the trau- Suarez continues to accept do- "We will bring the collect- pine Sea. Bottled water, clothes,

canned goods, instant noodles, day for more than to hours to and other relief goods have been Batangas to personally deliver sent from the Kalayaan Island more than 4,000 Ngs face masks, Group to its extension office on ready-to-eat food, and hygiene the mainland at Barangay Santa kits worth Psoo,000 that they Monica, Puerto Princesa City, had collected from various orga- since Monday through the ef- nizations and private individu- forts of the municipal govern- als. The relief items were loaded ment's employees. in four pickup trucks. Kalayaan's population is 251. It is composed of seven islands Eruption still possible and islets, including Pag-Asa, "We will coordinate with which China has been claiming. the barangay officials to iden- tify families living with their Riders from Bicol relatives and friends who sel- "Help is help no matter how dom receive relief goods," said small it is, and this is a paradigm Vincent Villar, one of the riders. shift considering how small we "Bicolanos know the effects are compared to other towns of .ashfall, and this can happen sending support," Kalayaan not just once because there is a Mayor Roberto Del Mundo said possibility of a more hazardous on Friday night "We are think- eruption," Villar added, allud- ing of channeling our donation ing to Mt. Mayon in Mbay, an- through the Palawan Provincial other active volcano. Disaster Risk Reduction Man- Since Jan. 12, Taal Volcano agement Office or to the lead has remained on alert level 4, couriers in the country so it will meaning a hazardous eruption get to the victims." is possible. -WITH REPORTS FROM Some 20 motorcycle riders MA. APRIL MIER-MANJARES AND ROMAR from Bicol also traveled yester- MIRANDA INQ ,,TRATEGIC =:?!IsinEkagois--rob„arcg;:,?Td9 lkyomin- I I I I COMMUNICATION IIPrtI I I I I r AGE I BANNFI EDITORIAL CARTOON INCI TATIVES STORY SIC/P Y , I I ;MR VICE MANILAMULLETIN PAGP THE NATION'S LEADING NEWSPA PER 01- 19 - 20

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ASHES TO ASHES, BRICK TO BRICK Taal bricks MRF uses Taal Volcano ash to produce durable bricks

BRICK BY BRICK What has always been considered as a threat and health hazard has been put into good use. The Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) of Bifian, Laguna has used the volcanic ash spewed by Taal Volcano to produce bricks. To make this happen, City Mayor Arman Dimaguila, through the Bifian City Information Office, says he ordered residents all over the city to collect ash inside and outside their home. "[The] clean-up drive collected almost two dump trucks of vol- canic ashes on its first day," Dimaguila tells Manila Bulletin Lifestyle. "These were then transferred to the MRF along with other plastic wastes. Seeing the amount of ash that came in, we thought of creat- ing bricks out of it." For two years now, the city has been producing eco-bricks out of plastic waste, white sand, and cement, which they use for pathways in public schools. This time, using the same machine, MRF employees added volcanic ash—about 40 percent of the mix—in the production of bricks. On average, W - City's MRF produces around 5,000-7,000 bricks per day. This initiative to create what Dimaguila calls the "taal bricks" is part of "Bayanihan sa Binan," a program inspired by the city's battle cry, "So lungsod ng Birian, ma mamayan ay maaasahan." "[We want to show that] bayanihan in Bizian is alive with or without disaster," he says. This ie precisely why the city has also decided to donate the bricks to the victims of the eruption. "Residents in Batangiss whose houses were directly affected by the disaster will be the recipients of the bricks," Dimaguila says. "We are also willing to donate it to other LGUs and organizations that will be needing it." i&..„ ‘11..ii ( ;Awl fr.q(II, It! 1 -1 111-1 urri rivu I liAlinn Li lb-,3 — I MANILAMULLETIN I clORY 510111 THE NATION'S I,EAI ONO NEWSP A PER

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ajor volcanic eruptions condenser system performance. Re- said in a tweet. are rare, but they can duced airflows may cause stalling and A regular mask cannot stop these represent a serious risk overheating," it said. gases from entering our nostrils. A wet to your health. Volcanoes In a statement, Aircon Manufac- mask, however, can. Mproduce and release gases mixed with turers advised customers to protect So in place of face masks, dermatolo- water and tiny panicles that form a their air conditioning system. "If gist Dr. Winlove Mojica said that people type of pollution called vog. Erupting you experience heavy ashfall, kindly can dip a clean handkerchief or face towel volcanoes also spew volcanic ash. Both refrain from using your Split type in water and wrap it around the nose and vog and volcanic ash can be harmful, air conditioner and window type air mouth area before stepping out. so learn more to take steps to protect conditioners," it said. "Continued use yourself and your family. with heavy ashf all will result in the do I protect my vehicle clogging of the outdoor condenser during this time? Qt.—Is it okay to operate an air con- coil, which in turn will cause over- ditioning system during a heavy heating of the compressor and overall Here are the preparations that ash all? air conditioning system." should be taken according to the In- ternational Volcanic Health Hazard An ashfall that leaves a thick layer 1 —What is the best mask to use Network (IVHHN): of ash may cause roofs to collapse, 0and where can I buy if the stores Avoid driving, as ash is harmful to clog gutters, and interfere with air in t e city near me have already ex- vehicles and the roads may be slippery. conditioning units. hausted their supplies? Visibility may also be affected. According to 11,54,540V, air intakes on If driving is crucial, drive slowly, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning Physician Jai Cabajar advised use headlights and ample windscreen (HVAC) systems are vulnerable to people to wear N95 masks from local fluid. Using wipers on dry ash may volcanic ash ingestion. chug stores to avoid inhalation of the scratch the windscreen "Ash ingress may cause ash ac- hazardous particles. Change oil, oil filters, and air fil- cumulation in the radiator_ and air "It can filter smaller particles ters frequently or every 80 to i6o ki- filters, reducing air flow and HVAC compared to a regular face mask," he lometers in heavy dust, and every 800

THE HOUSE OF ASH A resident retrieves belongings at their destroyed house covered in mud and ash due to the eruption of the nearby Taal volcano, at a village in Laurel, Batangas province (Photo by Ted Al jibe)

to 1,600 kilometers in light dust. stir up ash that can clog engines and Clean your car and have a service stall vehicles. If you do have to drive, garage clean wheel assemblies every keep the car windows up and do not 80 to 160 kilometers for very severe operate the air conditioning system. conditions or every 300 to Soo kilo- Operating the air conditioning system meters for heavy dust conditions. will bring in outside air and ash. Clean the vehicle, including the Wear protective clothing espe- engine, radiator, and other essential cially if working in the ashfall, and parts daily if necessary, using water goggles to protect the eyes. If you to flush the ash. must drive, drive slowly as ashfall Wash the engine compartment will reduce visibility. You may need with a garden hose. Keep your car to use the car headlights because of or truck engine switched off. Avoid the reduced visibility. Do not use the driving in heavy ashfall. Driving will car's ventilation system. STRATEGIC IA Lz Eimeiess UPPER LAG ISCAPM EDITORIAL CARTOON COMMUNICATION 10 STORY eak INITIATIVES o URNAL PAGE TOWER SERVICE P

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rAGE It L From rainwater ) drinking By PINKY CONCHA COLMENARES drinking water. "In the first three months he rainy season is not after the rainwater harvesting water facility was installed, the peo- a problem to people in the municipality ple were hesitant to drink. So, of Tanay where the the teachers and the students Hyundai's facility Hyundai Rainwater Harvest- of Rawang were the first ones ing Facility processes nature's to make use of the water. The resource into potable water for rest of the community decided processes nature's the community. to get water for themselves For two years now, Hyun- only when they saw that the dai's contribution to the com- children were not getting sick resource munity has been processing and that they were needlessly nature's resource at the Rawang spending on buying water Elementary School in Barangay from other places," Tanjuatco Tandang Kutyo. Since October said during the turnover cer- 2019, the clean water is being emonies. distributed to neighboring ba- "In the next few years, rangays - thanks to a Hyundai we realized that Rawang was HD36 truck customized into a producing excess water, so water delivery truck. the donation of this water The truck was formally delivery truck is a great help turned over by HARI Founda- to us. The people do not need tion Inc. (HFI) president Ma- to bring their water contain- ria Fe Perez-Agudo to Tanay ers to get clean water from the Mayor Rex Tanjuatco. school premises. Now the truck The water delivery truck will bring water to them," he symbolizes the second phase added. cif the partnership of Hyundai Agudo said the Rainwater Motor Company Korea (HMC), Harvesting Project is very close HFI, and the Tanay LGU. to the heart of HARI as it ben- The water delivery truck efits so many people. will deliver potable water to "Now that we are in phase neighboring communities, 2, the more we should pursue starting with Barangay Plaza the project to bring clean water Aldea. to more communities," she The pilot facility initially said. "My dream is to multi- provided clean drinking water ply the success of the project to 200 students of the school to the various islands of this which needed a source for country."

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Duterte slams past water deals as greatest rip-offs violation of the Constitu- By EFREN tion and the Anti-Graft and MONTANO Corrupt Practices Act," he said. PRESIDENT Rodrigo "Dito sa kontrata, pag- Duterte took a dig at two basa ko pa Lang na water former presidents under will be treated as a com- whose time the water mon commodity, dun pa concession agreements lang pumutok na talaga with Maynilad and Ma- ako.... Lahat ng nakalista nila Water existed, which sa anti-graft law, nandun he described were the sa kontrata that's why my "greatest rip-offs" in the stand is the contract is.null country. and void from the begin- Speaking at the thanks- ning in 1997," he said. giving gathering of the Fra- It was during The admin- ternal Order of Eagles in istration of President Fidel Davao City Friday, ified to run for president, cessionaires are set to ex- Ramos when Maynilad and resumed his tirades against just because the big busi- pire in 2022 after the Met- Manila Water bagged the the two concessionaires ness pati yung mga tycoon, ropolitan Waterworks and agreement to distribute and warned aneW he would sib ang rnapill, ito ang kan- Sewerage System canceled water in Metro Manila, do everything tobring its didato natin, o sige supor- the extension of the agree- Rizal province and parts of owners to jail for what they tahan nyo, bigyan nyo rig ment that was supposed Cavite province. did to the Filipino people. pera. Cando ang politika to be until 2037. The concession agree- Duterte also lashed ever since, sa Maynila lang Duterte said the govern- ments signed by the firms against government law- ninyo niluluto kung ano ment will present new con- with the MetropolitanWa- yers who agi red to the con- an kapalaran ng Filipi- tracts with the copcession- terworks and Sewerage tracts, which he said vio- no,' Duterte added. aires, which he said, they System (MVVSS) would be lated the Constitution and Duterte has publicly should take, otherwise, he for 25 years. the anti-graft law. protested a liability clause would nationalize the dis- "Well, it started during "Rung gusto nyo rig rip- In the concession agree- tribution of water. the time of Ramos and it off, many were asking ments with the Panartinan Duterte said the deals was also... Sandali 'yung where the big fish ...sabi led Maynilad Water Servic- with the two concession- ilaw napapatay. Stop! ko, dito sa itaas ang pina- es Inc. and the Ayala-led aires were "null and void" Lahat rig kontrata na nak- ka-corrupt — tax exemp- Manila Water Company From the time they were ita sa buhay ko. We tions, no collection of tax- Inc. that holds the govern- signed in 1997 because of surrendered sovereignty. es . . itong mga elitista ment liable if it interferes violations of the law and We allowed our natural talaga who choose the with the implementation of the Constitution. and valuable natural re- country's leaders, sila water rates and account- "Ang masakit pa rito, source such as water, gi- 'yan," he said. able. to indemnify the corn- yung mga abugado ng go- nawa nilang common com- "I will-not-try names, - panies for losses incurred. byemo, it boggles the mind modity. That is a violation but just- because your -_-The government's con- na itong mga abugado of the Constitution," Du- mother died; you are qual- tracts with the water con- pumayag sa kontrata in terte said.

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EN-PRESIDENTS SLAMMED OVER WATER DEAL

2 ex-presidents dammed over water deal PRESIDENT Rodrigo rip-off, may were asking led Maynilad Water Ser- Duterte said the deals Duterte took a dig at two where the big fish ...sabi vices Inc. and the Ayala- with the two concession- former presidents on ko, clitosa itias ang pina- ledManila Water Compa- aires were "null and void" whose watch were inked ka-corrupt — tax exemp- ny Mc. that holds the gov- from the time they were the water concession tions, no collection of tax- ernment liable if it inter- signed in 1997 because of agreements with May- es . . . itong mga elitista feres with the implemen- violations of the law and nilad and Manila Water talaga who choose the tation of water rates and the Constitution. which he described as country's leaders, sila accountable to indemnify "Mg masakit pa rito, the "greatest rip-offs" in 'yan," he said. the companies for losses yang mga abugado ng the try. "I will not (name) incurred. gobyerno, it boggles the Speaking at the thanks- names, but just because The government's mindna itong mga abuga- givinggathering of the Fra- your mother died, you are contracts with the water do pumayag sa kontrata ternal Order of eagles in qualified to run for presi- concessionaires are set to in violation of the Consti- Davao City Friday, Du- dent, just because the big expire in 2022 after the tution and the Anti-Graft terte resumed his tirades business pall yung raga Metropolitan Wa ter- and Corrupt Practices against the two concession-- tycoon, sila ang mapili, ito worIcsandSewerageSys- Act," he said. aires and warned anew he ang kanclidatonatin, o sige tern canceled the exten- "Ditosa kontrata,pag- would do everything to suportahan nyo, bigyan sionof theagreement that basa ko pa lang na water bring its owner to jail for nyo ng pera. Ganito ang was supposed to be until will be treated as a com- what they did to theFilipi- politika eversince,saMay- 2037. mon commodity, dun pa no people. nila lahg ninyo niluluto Duterte said the gov- lang pumutok na talaga Duterte also lashed kung ano ang kapalaran ernment will present new ako.... Laha t ng nakalista against government law- ngPilipino,"Duterteadd- contracts with the conces- sa anti-graft law, nandun yers who agreed to the ed. sionaires, which he said, sa kontrata that's why my contracts, which he said Duterte has publicly they should take, other- standis thecontractisnull violated the Constitution protested a liability clause wise, he would national- and void from the begin- 41111.03441.07$14fLAW.‘•C,041ceSsictP.4iceP; Jzc.thlisfribjitMOflj- ding in 19977 Lie said. "Rung gusto nyo ng mentswiththePangilinan- ter. Efren Montano mimed( MI IS PAGE I IIANNER EtWORIAl CARTOON STRATEGIC STORY % COMMUNICATION Al STORY J INITIATIVES 111•NelMW SERVICE 0 1 - 1 9 - 20 DATE MGT I/

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LIEUTENANT GENERAL ARCHIE GAMBOA irTi:›11111ALiii `Zero hunger' WITH just 29 months before June 30, 2022, the ad- ministration of President Duterte is still up against one of its greatest challenges: millions of people re- main hungry due to extreme poverty. At 12 noon on this day, the six-year presidency of the hard-hitting but highly-popular Chief Executive from impoverished Mindanao ends as provided un- der the 1987 Philippine Constitution. To free more Filipinos from hunger and achieve food security, President Duterte has created an in- ter-agency task force (TF) on "zero hunger," drawing cheers from various sectors of society. In setting up the TF, Duterte recognized that in- voluntary hunger, food security, under-nutrition, and child wasting, stunting and mortality continue to be serious concerns in the country. There's a need to coordinate, rationalize, monitor and assess the efforts of state offices to ensure a whole-of-government approach to eradicating hunger and achieving food security, he said. Heading the 13-member task force is Cabinet Sec- retary Karlo Nograles, with Secretary Rolando Bau- tista of the Department of Social Welfare and Devel- opment (DSWD) as vice chairman. Members are the heads of the Departments of Agriculture, Agrarian Reform Budget, Education, Environment, Labor, Science, Trade, Communication, National Economic and Development Authority, and Commission on Higher Education. The TF is mandated to formulate a National Food Policy (NFP), which will outline national priorities based on a comprehensive understanding of the prob- lem of hunger and related issues. Under the NFP, the task force members will iden- tify and come up with initiatives for ending hunger, achieving food security, improving nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture. We commend the Duterte government for exerting its best efforts to make productive the countryside as part of its program of action to wipe out hunger and achieve food security. I I STRATEGIC EepLiiis UPPER PAGE I BANNER EDITORIAL CARTOON COMMUNICATION STORY STORY J% INITIATIVES PAGE TOWER MIIIMMOS C)URNAL sally SERVICE P 01-19- 2 0

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EDITORIAL 'Zero hunger' WITH just 29 months before June 30, 2022, the administration of President Duterte is still up against one of its greatest challenges: millions of people remain hungry due to extreme poverty. At 12 noon on this day, the six-year presidency of the hard-hitting but highly-popular Chief Executive from impoverished Mindanao ends as provided under the 1987 Philippine Constitution. To free more Filipinostfrom hunger and achieve food security, President Duterte has created an inter- agency task force (TF) on "zero hunger," drawing cheers from various sectors of society': Insetting up the TF,Duterte recognized that invol- untary hunger, food security, under-nutrition, and child wasting, stunting arid mortality continue to be serious concerns in the country. There's a need to coordinate, rationalize, monitor and assess the efforts of state offices to ensure a whole-of-government approach to eradicating hun- ger and achieving food security; he said. Heading the 13-member task force is Cabinet Sec- retary Karlo Nograles, with Secretary Rolando Bau- tista of the Department of Social Welfare and Devel- opment (DSWD) as vice chairman.. Members are the heads of the Departments of Agriculture, Agrarian Reform, Budget, Education, Environment, Labor, Science, Trade, Communica- tion, National Economic and Development Author- ity, and Commission on Higher Education. The TF is mandated to formulate a National Food Policy (NFP), which will outline national priorities based on a comprehensive understanding of the problem of hunger and related issues. Under the NFP, the task force members will iden- tify and come up with initiatives for ending hunger, achieving food security, improving nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture. We commend the Duterte govemment for exerting its best efforts to make productive the countryside as part of its program of action to wipe out hunger and achieve food security. _ _ _ . • • S run IT.1;11' \I I 1 1 1 1 - -1 1. 1 nniiiiFR I fillORIAT CAiOIlH COMINVIINI1 A I Li in iry111,11VIIS I t . It

1 - 1 9 20 POSTSCRIPT FEDERICO D. PASCUAL Jr. Other projects, some already approved, mentioned in earlier reports are: Manila Solar City (148 ha.), New Manila Bay International Community (407.42 ha.), Expansion of Manila North Harbour Center (50 ha.) in A yellow, not red, Tondo, Manila Bay Integrated Flood Control, Coastal Defense and Expressway project (18 ha.), Navotas City Coastal Bay (650 ha.), Baseco Rehabilitation & Dev't Inc. light to reclamation reclamation (50 ha.), City of Pearl in Baseco (407 ha.), PRA Baseco (40 ha.), Waterfront Manila Bay (318 ha.), NVIRONMENTALISTS and SMC's "Aerotropolis" in Bulakan, Bulacan (1,168 ha.), people's organizations op- Las Pifias-Parafiaque Coastal Bay (635 ha.), SM Prime Eposing further reclamation of Holdings (300 ha. and 60 ha.), Bacoor City (944 ha.), and historic Manila Bay had better note Cavite Coast on Sangley Point (2,700 ha.). that President Duterte has flashed Despite the glow of its romanticized image, the bay is only the yellow, and not the red, the virtual septic tank of some 13 million people packed light to the bay projects still await- into the 16 cities and one town of Metro Manila whose ing the green light. sewage is dumped mostly untreated into the Pasig River Some objectors to reclamation flowing to the bay. were somewhat buoyed by the President's sounding in a radio in- The bay is in bad need of quick rehabilitation, a terview on Monday like he was against the reclamation herculean job that could be complicated by the massive of the remaining open space in the coastal strip of the reclamation projects being rushed. The iconic bay is being smothered and pushed away to 194,000-hectare bay. Duterte's statement, however, was iffy: "If it's an its final sunset another victim not only of pollution, but also investment to infuse more money into the economy, it of inordinate commerdal reclamation masked as progress. seems to be OK. But the hugeness of the area you are Duterte's 'soft heart' to carry the day trying to reclaim is almost mind-boggling, because that DESPITE President Duterte's saying that he was entire 10,000 hectares will surely be for habitation... against renewing the franchise of broadcast giant ABS- There might be some offices and some residences. CBN that expires on March 30, the multi-sectoral crowd "I am not ready even to say that I will grant it, not in arguing for its extension has been growing. my time, as long as there is no guarantee that the envi- We support renewal of the franchise to help promote ronment will be protected arid the health of the people the full and fiee flow of information. If ABS-CBN or its executives have committed any violation of law as the also safeguarded." We see a hint there that if his requirements for envi- President alleges, we think the proper recourse is to file ronment protection and public health are met, he would the complaint in court. allow more reclamation. Left unsaid are the realities of Support has been coming from various sectors, from politics, business and personal relationships that could plain folk to professionals, the entertainment industry, and the families of the workers affected by the closure also influence him. The decision to flash the green light for any bay rec- of the network. lamation project rests exclusively on President Duterte. Election lawyer Romy Macalintal shared yesterday In February last year, he issued Executive Order No. 74 his "feeling" that the President's "soft heart" would retaining the power delegated to the Philippine Recla- prevail: "The thousands of employees of ABS-CBN and mation Authority to approve projects. their dependents will be considered by the President, The EO said: "The PRA shall be under the control including the call of his allies and celebrities." and supervision of the Office of the President, while He said Duterte's known "kindness and compassion" the power of the President to approve all reclamation will carry the day. "If he could forgive businessman projects shall be delegated to the PRA Governing Board. Lucio Tan for allegedly 'funding destabilization plots' "Such delegation, however, shall not be construed as after Tan's Philippine Airlines provided free flights to diminishing the President's authority to modify, amend OFWs from Kuwait, he might do the same for ABS-CBN or nullify the action of the PRA Governing Board." in view of its helping victims of the Taal volcano eruption Under EO-74, reclamation ventures will no longer need and its special coverage of the disaster." the approval, but only the opinion, of the National Eco- "The soft heart of Duterte will not allow him to ignore nomic and Development Authority as to their being "con- the interest of the thousands of employees and talents who sistent with national and regional development planning would be affected by the closure of ABS-CBN," he said. and programming, and government national priorities." The former opposition senatorial candidate said The NEDA, like the courts, has been regarded by he knows that "deep inside his armor, the warrior is a some project proponents and investors as an obstruction. child," to borrow from that popular song of Gary Valen- The EO took care of that complaint. ciano, "because when I last met him and addressed him The PRA is now required also to get the opinion — not 'Mr. President' he replied: 'Idol, kumusta ka nal and held the approval — of the Department of Environment and my hand and we had a selfie." Natural Resources as to a project's sustainability and compliance with environmental laws, and of the Depart- NOTA BENE: All Postscripts can be accessed at ma- ment of Finance as to its economic and fiscal viability. nilamaitcom. Follow author on Twitter as @FDPascual. Last month, the PRA— presumably with Duterte's go- Email feedback to dikpaseual@gmaitcom signal — said four reclamation projects have been given notices to proceed: the Navotas City Coastal Bay project, the Pasay project (360-ha.), the Horizon Manila project (418-ha.) and the P62-billion Pasay Harbor City project (265-ha.) said to be controlled by a crony. They are among some 40 projects earlier submitted for development on a strip of coastal area of 10,000 hectares in Cavite, Parafiaque, Pasay, Manila, Malabon, Navotas, Bulacan, Pampanga and Bataan.

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BILYONG BUWIS0 HABOL NC BIR Kig off L2 SA MANILA BAY RECLAMATION! A ERIOK BALANE sa P630.6 bilyon ang }ciao o 56.8 percent ay tayang bilyong-pisong 15, nakolektang buwis ng maliwanag na gustong back taxes na posibleng USTONG tang- Ha). BOC na bigo ring naku- mapunta naman bilang malcolekta o mabawi ng kain ng Depart- Umano'y kuw esti- ha ang target tax goal na parte ng hahawak .na gobyerno sa naunang Gment of Finance yonable ang nangyar- P661 bilyon o short ng developer na umano'y reklamasyong itinayo sa (DOF) sa pamamagi- ing bilihan sa noo'y P3I bilyon noong fiscal 'sang malaking kaloko- nakalipas na dekadang tan ng Bureau of In- karagatang Manila Bay year 2019. ban. panahon. ternal Revenue (BIR) na tinabunan ng lupa sa Sinabi ng source na Sitlabi pa ng source Ang diumano'y pa- na makakolekta ng kung paano binayaran walang balak si Presi- na kung matuloy ang nibagong pinaplanong karagdagang billyong- ng capital gains tax sa dente Duterte sa isa proyektong ito, ang reklamasyon, ayon pa sa pisong buwis bilang BIR? Kung paano nag- pang mungkahing rec- gustong maging bilihan source ay gaya ng mga back taxes sa raga ing pag-aari ng mga lamation project ukol sa rate ng average mar- sumusunod: New Ma- business establish- kilalang negosyante ang sa sinasabing construc- ket value ay P200,000 o nila Bay International ment na nakatayo sa property? At kung saan tion rig P100-billion tinataya sa P362 bilyon Community (407.42 ek- Manila Bay reclama- ibinase ang halaga ng worth 419 hectare com- ang revenues pabor sa tarya), ang kontrobersi- tion area bago man zonal o market valua- mercial district at sa gob-yerno, samantalang yal na Solar City Urban lamang magtapos ang tions matapos tayuan isa pang 140 ektarya sa tinataya sa P476 bilyon Center (148 ektarya) at panunungkulan ni ng mga inala-higanteng port area ng Manila Bay ang ayudang gustong ang P7.4 bilyong expan- Pangulong Rodrigo buildings o gusali? reclamation o maging maging parte para uma- sion ng Manila Harbor 'Digong' Duterte da- Ang anggulong ito ang diumano'y planong no sa panig ng devel- Center sa Tondo, Ma- hil sa umano'y hindi ay sumagi sa isip ng 10,500 ektaryang pani- oper. nila. pagbabayad ng capital mga opisyal ng DOE at bagong reclamation Tulad ni Pangu- Ang planong pani- gains tax sa pinasok na BIR matapos umanong area. long Digong, tutol din bagong reklamasyong ito joint-venture agree- madismaya si Presi- Ayon sa source, sa planong ito si Manila ay maigting na tinututu- ment o memorandum dente Duterte sa tina- sa sinasabing planong Mayor Isko Moreno. Ayaw Ian din ng mga environ- of understanding na mong shortfall sa 2019 itayong 419 hectare- umano ng Chief Executive mentalist at maging ng nilagdaan, ilang deka- tax collections ng BIR business at residential na sang-ayunan ang mung- mga religous organiza- da na ang nakalipas. at Bureau of Customs district, ang 181 ektarya Icahing panibagong rekla- tion. Sinabi ng source na (BOC). Ang BIR, ayon rho ay ilalaan para sa masyon sa panahon ng Paniwala niya, gu- lehitimo ang planong sa datus ng DOE ay gobyerno, samantalang kanyang panunungkulan. guho at lalamunin ng paghahabol ng BIR sa nakakolekta lamang ng ang matitirang 238 ek- Gayunman, sinabi baba sa panahon ng inga hindi binayarang P2.17 trillion mula bu- tarya ay mapupunta ng source na gustong kalamidad ang buong buwis noong panahong wan ng Enero hanggang naman bilang pag-aari makaharap ng DOE at Metro Manila sa sandal- itinayo ang mga mala- buwan ng Disyembre rig gustong uniaktong BIR officials ang ma- ing maganap.ito. laking business estab- noong nakalipas na taon developer o ang 43.2 tataas na opisyal ng lishments at iha pang nabigo itong makole- percent ng kikitain sa Philippine Reclamation Para sa komenio naglalalcihang gusali sa kta ang target tax goal proyektong ito kung Authority (PRA) na si- opinion, mag-text la- tinatayang mahinit na na P2.33 trillion o short matutuloy ay para sa yang nagsusulong ng niang po sa 09266481092 1,500 ektaryang recla- ng PI6 bilyon, saman- gobyerno, samantalang balaking ito upang ma- mag-einall sa erick- mation area sa Manila talang umabot lamang ang malaking porsi- bawi ng BIR ang tina- [email protected]

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Combined efforts are keeping the world-famous island at its best By ANGELA CASCO

NEW PHASE, NEW FACE Abiding by these rules and repre- 1 t's been almost two years since Instead of the familiar party senting the new phase of Boracay is the six-month closure and re- crowds and after-party trash, the the just opened Citic Hotel. habilitation of Boracay Island. beachfront is nearly spotless now, Apart from impressive amenities It's as if it only happened yes- thanks largely to the strict enforce- and perks—a total of 339 stylish suites, terdav, though, as the memory of the ment of guidelines and restrictions by ranging from a cozy 35-square-meter abrupt closure remains clear to Rose the Department of Interior and Lo- room to a spacious room of 55 square Brillantes-Gabas, a hotelier who has cal Government (DILG), Department meters complete with Wi-Fi, televi- spent three out of her 20 years of hotel of Tourism (DOT) and its attached sion, in-room mini bar, and in some, management experience in Boracay. agency, Tourism Promotions Board direct pool access; thee pools includ- "There were talks, hearsay; but (TPB), Department of Environment ing one for kids; three-minute walking no one was confirming if the closure and Natural Resources (DENR), and distance from the beachfront; four food would push through," she tells Manila the Boracay Inter-Agency Rehabilita- and beverage outlets serving uniquely Bulletin Lifestyle. "When it was finally tion Management Group (BIARMG). Filipino drinks and dishes; a business said that Boracay would be closed, we Multiple sigmages along the shore meeting room; tour and activity book- were all surprised because we still had prohibit littering, smoking, drinking of ing services; and daily shuttle servic- guests. We were also told by the local alcohol, pets, fire dancing, and vendors. f government that all hotels must not Even building commercial sand castles, es—this Boracay hotel operates with accept guests anymore, even though as well as structures and furniture are not sustainability and inclusivity in mind. some had already booked a room allowed, too, in compliance with what is For starters, the majority of the staff months or even a year before." called the 25X5 meters easement. servicing guests inside and outside the This abrupt closure lasted for half Ever since the closure and reopen- hotel are locals, in accordance with an a year, during which establishments ing, no LaBoracay event has been held. ordinance that requires local establish- were subjected to inspection, and were A "no hotel, no entry" policy also ments to hire at least 40 percent of its made to comply with existing and new requires incoming tourists to pres- employees from Malay, Aldan. requirements, particularly their sew- ent hotel reservations, before enter- "We patronize the locals here and age and wastewater treatments. ing the island. Far from the cesspool so I would say around So percent Since the island's reopening last it was once called, hotels now get the of the staff here are from different September 2018, though, much has green light to open only upon putting parts of Western Visayas," says Rose, changed in the island—for the better. in place a sewage system connection who is now general manager of Citic. or their own treatment facility. "Some are from Iloilo, Aklan, Roxas, and Dumaguete."

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Food sources are also local. Every month, Citic also "We try as much as possible to does beach cleanups that get our ingredients locally," Rose are coordinated with the says. "That's also because we want local government, which to reach out to local farmers and requires every establish- communities, and support them." ment on the island to take For their oyster omelet, the ho- part in the effort. The ho- tel uses the earthy yet sweet Aldan tel's approach, however, oysters. Much of the vegetables they is a tad bit different com- use, including those in their simple pared to others. yet comforting garlic butter stir- "We encourage our fried broccoli and cauliflower, are guests to join the clean- delivered fresh from Baguio. up," Rose says. "We wanted to engage other sights in the region that, in Citic's take on painitan, a popular our guests and let them appreciate the turn, decongests Boracay of incom- breakfast platter from Dumaguete, beauty of the island and, at the same serves a slice of world-famous ing tourists. Currently, the island has time, help keep it clean as well." 13,000 rooms that can accommodate 26,000 tourists. Daily, only 6,405 are Guimaras mangoes with budbud or WORTH IT allowed to enter the island. sticky rice, and sikwate or tsokolate- Though workers were left job- TPB is at the helm of this decon- batirol with a kick of siting labuyo. less, hotels emptied, and tropical gestion effort. Reduced plastic use is also a norm paradise seekers shunned, GM says "In sustainable marketing, you in the hotel, a practice Rose and the the closure has resulted in a number have to make sure that you have sev- rest of Citic implements in every part of improvements. eral packages that you dan offer to de- of the hotel. As seen at the suites' "When the closure was ordered, congest, and ultimately, to sustain a in-room mini bar, complimentary I felt bad for everyone—the business destination," says Alberto Gadia from drinking water comes in glass bot- owners, stakeholders, and employees," TPB's domestic promotions depart- tles. In the bathroom, meanwhile, Rose says. "The outcome, however, has ment. "This is what we're doing now in shampoo, conditioner, and body been amazing. Boracay is cleaner now." Boracay. There are now packages avail- wash bottles are all refillable. Regulations on smoking and, re- able for tourists to visit other spots." "The ban,,on single-use plastic, we cently, vapingare stricter now, too. Some of the packages feature the like it," she says. "All hotels are com- "Before, people can smoke anywhere Bugang River, the cleanest inland plying with that and that includes us." they want," Rose recalls. "Now, it's un- body of water in the country, is also der control. The first time they launched on Panay Island, specifically in Pan- the smoking regulations, there was only dan, Antique. A river tour is available one place—a spot at D'Mall—where it at the site, swimming in the river's was allowed. Owners would have to go clear waters, and enjoy fishing. to the municipal office for permits now Tourists can also visit Kalibo's should they want to designate a smok- mangrove sites, which also happens ing area in their establishments." to be one of the longest stretches in The rehabilitation has also result- the country at 220 hectares. Oysters ed in more opportunities to explore and tamilok or woodworm are abso- lute must-tries. People are also starting to discover more of the island's "Filipino touch- es," like its local museum and cuisi e. Motag Museum in mainland Malay, tr instance, is an interactive space tl4at features the traditions of Panay Islarid. All of this is, as indicated in the beachfront signages, "to ensure tie preservation of Boracay island" aid to "push for a better Boracay." "In the new Boracay, rules ca 't be violated anymore," Rose sa s. "Now, we're putting things back In order. We're optimistic to do whatlis right and what this island deserve STRATEGIC BANNER EDITORIAL CARTOON COMMUNICATION PAGE 1 SIOM INITIATIVES PAGE SERVICE thl ielfilanila Ttmes 01-19- 20 DATE TITLE : PAGE If FOCUS Solar-powered barge a key 'interceptor' for plastic waste one of the greatest sources of plastic KLANG, Malaysia: Scooping waste from a Malaysian river to stop it flowing into the seas. reaching the sea, a solar-powered • Some 80 percent of plastic waste barge named the "Interceptor" is the that ends up in the sea floats down latest weapon in a global battle to rid just 1,000 rivers worldwide, according the world's waters of plastic. to the group, which hopes to one day Trash is being dumped into seas station trash-collecting barges in all and rivers in enormous quantities, these waterways. polluting vital habitats, endangering The Kiang River alone sends more a kaleidoscope of marine life and sul- than 15,000 tons annually into the lying once pristine tourist spots. sea, a map on their website shows, Some 8 million tons of plastics making it one of the 50 most-pollut- enter the world's oceans every year, ing rivers across the globe. "We know the goal of 1,000 rivers from straws tossed into gutters to mismanaged waste from rapidly is ambitious, but it is a necessary growing economies, according to one' said group spokesman host Du- United States-based group Ocean bois, adding they aimed to have dealt with the problem within five years. Conservancy. But as governments and environ- But the group has some way to go mental protection groups struggle in to turn the tide — they have so far the face of the growing tide, a Dutch built four Interceptor,boats at a cost non-profit group —The Ocean Cleanup of 700,000 euros ($775,000) each, — has come up with a novel solution in although they expect the price will come down as more are produced. the form of the Interceptor. The 24-meter-long vessel resembles a As well as the barge in Malaysia, large houseboat and uses a curved barrier one has been stationed in Jakarta, the overcrowded capital of neighboring to catch waste floating downstream, The trash, much of it plastic is Indonesia, while two others will be sent directed to the "mouth" of the barge to Vietnam and the Dominican Republic. —which operates autonomously Thailand has signed up to put one and silently — from where it rolls up near Bangkok and an agreement is a conveyor belt and is dropped into being negotiated to station a vessel in dumpsters. Los Angeles. The barge can collect up to 50 tons The barge on the 120-kilometer Kiang River complements seven of waste a day. In October an Interceptor was sta- existing log barriers placed along the tioned on the Kiang River, a. heavily waterway to catch trash. Rubbish taken out of the river is cur- polluted, major Malaysian waterway, which flows through the capital Kuala rently sent to a landfill, although efforts Lumpur and its surrounding areas. have begun to retrieve recyclables. Ocean Cleanup is working with Some 50,000 tons of garbage had local government company Landasan been hauled from the water since Lumayan, which started cleaning the clean-up work started four years ago, river in 2016, and says efforts are according to Syaiful. "We have [collected] tires, teddy bearing fruit. "The Kiang River was like a floating bears, even dead animals... but gen- landfill: said Syaiful Azmen Nordin, man- erally it is plastic: he said. While the barges may help, they aging director of the Malaysian firm. "Boats could not pass through, and would only succeed if people do their part and act responsibly by refraining there was a lot of plastic. Now you can see the river is generally free from from thoughtlessly tossing plastic away, Syaiful added. floating debris." "Some people don't seethe impact of Tires and teddies throwing rubbish. They throw the plastic on the streets and eventually the plastic Ocean Cleanup hopes their project will flow into the river," he said. will have a major impart in fighting "If we change our behavior, we can A F P the waste crisis globally, as rivers are help our rivers [become] clean." A sc.,,,, m,„...z. Atii ,N LI] I -ii 111_1 ci A UPPER PAGE I SANK. EDII0 RIM C At 0014 [ ca II ROM MORT IP411 tAl IVES PAGE LOWER ellaiaimslle . SERVIVE -der Standard 01 .-19.' 20 CIA IF

NESTLE LEADS SHIFT TO FOOD-GRADE PLASTICS NESTLE said it is investing up to CHF 2 billion (Swiss franc) to lead the shiftfrom virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics and accelerate the development of Innovative sustainable paCkaging solutions. Building on its 2018 commitment to make 100 percent of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, Nestle will reduce its use of virgin plastics bya third in the same period while working with others to advance the circular economy and endeavor to clean up plastic waste from oceans, lakes and rivers. Food quality and safety are paramount, and packaging plays a major role in assuring this. Most plastics are difficult to recycle forfood packaging, leading to a rotted supply of food-grade recycled plastics. To create a market, Nestle says it is committed to sourcing up to 2 million metrictons of food-grade recycled plastics and allocating more than CHF15 billion to pay a premium for these materials between now and 2025. "No plastic should end up in landfill or as litter," said Mark Schneider, CEO of Nestle. "Making recycled plastics safe for food is an enormous challenge for our industry. That is why In addition to minimizing plastics use and collecting waste, we want to close the loop and make more plastics infinitely recyclable. We are taking bold steps to create a wider market for food-grade recycled plastics and boost innovation in the packaging industry. We welcome others to join us on this journey." 1.-.1 I 72_11 f — 1 1;1 I —I 11P1111 PANE I RANTIFI FINIORIAt CARTOON IS'OI IIISAIA11117N;111 .A IIIIN nila D -1 ....A Ma SIORY Sine! 6 INI CIA1 IVES rAril 1/11NITIRIS N - / - - Standard 01 - 19 - 20 CALI I/ DATE FARM TOURISM AND MAHOGANY

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HANKS to the untiring T efforts of three leading personalities According to the director of Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau, in the country, "farm mahogany plantations are adversely affecting the farm tourism in the country. tourism" has become a (Photo from treeworldwholesale.com) buzzword in our local experience as a former undersecre- fecting the farm tourism in the county. travel industry. tary in the Department of Agriculture It has been observed, for some made our government's involvement time now, that the areas surround- with farm tourism even stronger. ing mahogany trees show dehy- More than a decade ago, former Everything has been going well drated fruits falling off even before Tourism Secretary Mina Gabor ed- for this sector of our tourism indus- they become ripe. It turns out, ma- ucated us on the benefits of farm try, with more of our countrymen hogany trees suck whatever avail- tourism through specialized cours- now convinced of its financial ben- able nearby water there is. es she offered in her International efits. However, a recent discovery No vegetables or other smaller School of Sustainable Tourism. has put forward a warning to those plants grow underneath a mahogany Almost at the same time, the belonging to this sector. tree because its leaves cause these hardworking Senator Cynthia Villar The mahogany tree is popular in other plants to die, and the tree's taught small-time farmers all over the country because it is the prime leaves take a long time to rot. Worse, the country that there is money in source of durable, elegant, and well- the ecosystem is definitely disrupted farm tourism, if done in the right designed furniture. But the Ecosys- because It is observed that birds avoid manner. Her Farm Tourism Devel- tems Research and Development contact with the tree. opment Act of 2016 showed farm- Bureau (ERDB), the research arm of Taking these findings into consid- ers that their properties could have the Department of Environment and eration, it is sad to note that these an alternative source of income Natural Resources, has announced mahogany trees, which are favorites aside from crop production. that the mahogany tree has charac- of furniture makers, can destroy our Of course, with the designation of teristics that make it a nuisance plant farms and forests which are our ma- Berna Romulo-Puyat as our current The director of ERDB confirms that jor sources of food and livelihood. Tourism secretary, her expertise and mahogany plantations are adversely af- TurntoD2 iesak STRATEGIC :C51Toutatim- Tre,,flIDTrFewiymit - I I I I 1 COMMUNICATION RAGE I BANNER EDITORIAL CARTOON INITIATIVES GORY STORY WIRRINPR ,,,,„e SER LICE MANILA41ILLETIN THE NATION'S l /DING NEWSPAPER

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Go pushes passage of bill creating department of disaster resilience another earthquake, volcanic eruption and By ARMANDO B. FENEQUITO JR. typhoons before we act)," he said. DAVAO CITY - Senator Chris- He said the bill was still under discus- sion with the Senate Committee on National topher Lawrence "Bong" Go is Defense and Security being chaired by Sen. urging his colleagues in the Sen- ate to hasten the passage of the Panfilo Lacson. Go said it was about time for a separate bill creating the Department of department that will have a cabinet position Disaster Resilience, Go made his appeal in an for a more proactive response in times ot interview on Friday here after disaster. He added that if the person in-charge of his visit to fire victims in Bang- this department has a cabinet position, the kerohan district. He said the cre- other secretaries will also respect him since ation of the new department has become an urgent matter given they have the same position. "Kung bibigyan lang po natin ng manager the latest string of calamites to lang tapos ang position hindi pang-cabinet hit the country. "Sana po ay bilisan na natin level, hindi rerespetuhin (If we just appoint a manager that has no cabinet position, that ito. Nanawagan na po ako sa ak- person will not be respected)," he said. ing mga Icapwa Senador na huwag Go said if the new department will be na nating hintayin pa na magIca- created, its head could also immediately act roon pa ng mga lindol, pagputok on emergency situations by coordinating ng bulkan, bagyo (I hope we will with the different departments and offices fast-track this. I am now calling on other senators not to wait for for monitoring and actions. The head of this department will also be J the one to coordinate with the concerned local government units hit by a certain disaster. The senator said he will push this in the Senate because this was also among the priority legislation enumerated by President Duterte in his State of the Nation Address last year. StItNITGIC ----eTELESEithitirlir„410—tSF-41 :411. I I COMMUNICATION PAGE I !TANNER ED110111A1 CARTOON 1NO IA fl V115 slot, STORY fissimar MIN VICE MANILMABULLETIN THE NATION'S I EA DING NEWSPAPER 01-19-20 rtk(1r 1/ DATE

Avoiding the loss of livestock during disasters

he Taal Volcano eruption More study and policy experi- animal evacu- has taken a terrible toll mentation should now touch on ation centers, on the lives of our fellow how we take care of our agricul- the logistical BETTER DAYS Filipinos. The misery of tural livestock resources before process for SENATOR T and during—as opposed to just keeping track SONNY ANGAFtA being evacuated and relocated, perhaps permanently, lap one's after a disaster hits. The Asian De- of ownership, own home is unimaginable. We velopment Bank, for example, has and how all the animals will be fed can only hope—and act—that a Disaster Management Handbook and kept reasonably healthy for those affected will be able to where the importance of warning the duration of the disaster. bounce back. systems is underscored as integral With our filing of Senate Bill One aspect that we must ad- to the disaster response. And in the 331, the proposed Disaster Resil- dress when it comes to such a case of livestock, this may mean ience Act of 2019, the creation of a national disaster is one of rebuild- the timely evacuation of animals Department of Disaster Resilience ing livelihoods in the future—and from the danger areas. could possibly jumpstart talks on in this case, how to rescue and, if Meanwhile, there is a 2009 minimizing damage to our agri- necessary, replace lost agricultural Eastern Asia Society for Transpor- cultural resources, particularly on resources, particularly livestock. tation Studies paper on the subject how to evacuate and save animals In January, 2018, the Philippine of livestock evacuation itself. The as part of disaster preparedness, News Agency reported that Legazpi paper acknowledged that prepa- risk reduction, and recovery. City had set up an animal evacua- ration beforehand is important, In the past few days, we have tion center due to the continuous particularly for unpredictable seen how a volcanic eruption can eruption of Mayon Volcano. The disasters such as earthquakes - catch communities by surprise; local government found it neces- and, in the case of Taal, volcanic we have seen haunting images of sary to create such a center for all eruptions. Logistical problems will animals and livestock, buried in the animals found in the perma- present themselves, and proper mud, haunting symbols of the loss nent 6-kilometer danger zone and preparation and organizational of livelihood for many families. the 8-kilometer extended danger actions can minimize the loss of Looking back, we have also seen areas A one-hectare area outside livestock. This could mean the how, in 2014, 50,000 people and the danger zone was assigned as prepositioning of disaster re- their livestock were evacuated in the animal center. sponse assets, and constant drill- Albay, a preemptive move to keep Such intervention is particu- ing and practice. people and their livelihoods safe larly laudable, since these animals In Western Australia, livestock from an impending eruption of are a crucial part of the residents' owners are responsible for their Mayon Volcano. While we cannot livelihood and daily source of in- animals, though the government avoid natural disasters, let us all come. Some have even described does emphasize that a previ- come together to make sure that such livestock as the farmers' ously prepared emergency plan is we will be prepared for them in the "living savings accounts." needed. As with what happened in future. Evacuating livestock can Now, with the ongoing Taal Legazpi City, evacuation centers mean livelihoods preserved. disaster, the Department of Ag- for animals are also one of the riculture (DA) is estimating a options for the local communities possible loss of 1,967 animals, there during natural disasters. and agricultural damage affecting What we need to study and 2,772 hectares. To counter this, the prepare for now are future disas- DA is planning to have provisions ters where agricultural resources, for livestock restocking, and the specifically our livestock, will be replenishing of up to millions of affected. Given typhoons, earth- fingerlings for the various fish quakes, and, yes, volcanic erup- species that aquaculture opera- tions, we have to talk with com- tions breed in Taal Lake, once op- munity stakeholders in agricul- erations can resume. tural areas about the possibility of

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Typhoon-hit towns of Iloilo and Mindoro get aid from PAGCOR PAGCOR was able to reach out to the inner communities of affected towns, which can only be accessed through long stretches of unpaved and narrow roads. Aside from Iloilo, the agency also distributed 2,250 relief packs to the towns of San Jose, Calintaan and RUM in Occidental Mindoro. Likewise, 750 relief packs were given away in BUIRIOC/10. Oriental Mindoro. According to Occidental Mindoro Prorindal Administrator for District II Jose Franco Mendiola, the Southern tip of Mindoro island was the worst-hit by Typhoon Ursula. The local government of Bulalacao was likewise grateful to of needy families in Gigantes Island the agency for reaching out to the The Philippine Amusement an affected residents who are mostly Gaming and Gaming Corporation in Caries town, whose homes were ravaged by the storm. composed of indigenous Marton (PAGCOR) poured much-needed tribe living in the mountains. assistance to thousands of locals A total of 2,000 food packs and in Northern Iloilo, Occidental and 1,000 non-food Items were Based on the report of the Oriental Mindoro who are still distributed to the families of these National Disaster Risk and reeling, from the aftermath of affected municipalities. Reduction Management Council Typhoon Ursula, which struck on (NDRRMC) Typhoon Ursula Balasan town recorded four Christmas day. affected more than 2.1 million fatalities when a huge portion of an people In over 2,000 barangays Recently, PAGCOR' s relief earthen water reservoir serving as in Regions V. VI, VII CARAGA and operations team brought food and irrigation source for 400 hectares MIMAROPA. Its damages to non-food items to the far-flung of agricultural land, collapsed at the infrastructure and agriculture, towns of Balasan, Bated, Estancia height of continuous heavy rains. It which include schools, public and Caries in Northern Iloilo. The dumped tons of floodwater and mud structures and health facilities state-run gaming firm also to several communities in the town. cost over P1. billion. delivered relief packs to hundreds

A resident of twang.). Tsorag, Callataan. Occidental Mindoro received a relief pach from PAGCOR. The ogency distiibuted more then 600 assorted PAGCOR's Community Development Officer Dan Ramos spearheaded relief packs to the town which was heavily affected by the wrath of typhoon the distribution of 2,250 relief packs to the affected residents of Ursula. An additional 1.640 parks were typhoon Ursula In the towns of San lose, CalIntaan and RDA in also provided by the agency to the Occidental Mindoro. towns of Mal and San lose. STRATEGIC PHILIPPINE DAILY BALANCED NEWS • FEARLESS VIEWS !TANNER EDITORIAL CARTOON COMMUNICATION PAGE] STORY 443 le I INITIATIVES PAGE LOWER ea e 'me GERVICE INQUIRER

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Make 'Kindness' our word for 2020 r Woke" was the Top Trending Word for ness and by practicing kindness as mothers, 2019, reported the Global Language daughters, sisters, coworkers, employers, Monitor (GLM) just a few months before COMMENTARY neighbors and as inhabitants of this planet. the last quarter of the year concluded. FRANCINE M. MARQUEZ When things become senseless as in con- Paul JJ Payacic, president and chief word flict war and hatred, kindness becomes a analyst of GLM, explains the word: "In Progres- powerful act of defiance. sive lingo, 'woke' describes an epiphany-like children that eventually led to the organization Kindness can never be lame, because it experience, where one is awakened to the call of coordinated school strikes around the planet emboldens people to be compassionate about of social justice—and the failures of the past" Our Filipino youth are also taking part in the plight of others and our surroundings. More often, it takes a certain kind of jolt this global movement through school strikes Small acts of kindness for the environment to be woke. Such a shove happened when demanding that government get its act togeth- such as recycling plastic packaging at home, teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg er in mitigating climate change. Filipino stu- raising an edible backyard garden and car- gave her now famous speech before United dents have been making concrete solutions to pooling make an impact when they become Nations' Climate Action Summit in New York the crisis. Amin Hataman, a is-year-old student part of our collective practice. City. To be a told by a child "How dare you!" in ang, for instance, bagged a bronze medal in Lately, society is praising kindness to one's for not doing enough to preserve the earth, an international contest for. inventing, bode self; to practicP sell-care, self-love. We can also for passing on the burden of the future to the gradable plastic bags made fronamita de coca. become kind as anation if we start rising above youth, struck a raw nerve.. Last Jan. 6, the ist Lockton Philippines Leg- our cynicism, resentment and fatigue for mass There is no please in her plea. How can acy Awards honored college students with sus- actions by making our voices heard through one sound polite when one talks about a tainable action research studies on managing organized efforts to get conversations going matter of urgency that's been enabled by big environmental risks. The grand prize winners, on climate change, volunteering in cleanups business interests and lukewarm govern- IT students from the University of Southern and signing proenvironment petitions. ment regulations? "I want a concrete plan, Philippines Foundation, proposed installing Marcus Aurelius said, "Kindness is un- not just nice words," she said. 'smart solid waste containers to reduce the ef- conquerable." Not woke yet? Try soaking up this study fect of solid waste in Cebu City. Besides award- To include, others in our quest for trans- by the Global Peace Index anis: The Philip- ing students, Lockton Philippines will also tap formation for a healing nation and earth re- pines is the most susceptible country to haz- corporations that are willing to fund the re- quires kindness and tolerance to educate the ards brought about by climate change. The search proposals for implementation. ignorant As we make gratitude our currency, report reveals that 47 percent of the Coun- There is. a war threatening to escalate. As let us make kindness our driving force. By all try's population is situated in areas highly ex- we have already witnessed, war brings noth- means, make kindness your top hashtag and posed to climate hazards like floods, tropical ing but destruction and deaths of human make it really, really matter in real time. cyclones, earthquakes, drought and tsunami. lives and the environment The future isn't looking too bright but We may look puny before world Jeaders Francine M. Marquez is the cofounder of along with this thought comes courage. Exactly and gargantuan organi7ations, but we can be Outfit Philippines, a young firm advocating what young Greta had. She brought her fears to brave. Like Greta and our Filipino youth who outdoor fitness and love for the environ- the next level by taking the courage to speak out are aiming for clear solutions to the climate ment She is also a writer, editor, digital me- and by organizing strikes with fellow school- crisis. We can start by embracing our small- dia consultant and aspiring athlete.

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Australia's farmers count cost after bushfires wipe out livestock Dere, the defense force In the wake of ferocious flew in firefighters from the bushfires that tore through mainland and dropped bales Kangaroo Island, local farmer of hay from helicopters to Rick Morris has endured the Sea—. farmers isolated by fires in the gruelling task of burying 40o island's western reaches. sheep killed when most of his Brigadier Damian Cantwell, sprawling property went up the joint bushfire task force in flames. commander for South Aus- "It puts it in perspective tralia state, said he foresaw a to say that we're one of the "long road ahead" for Kanga- lucky ones," he said. roo Island. Australia is reeling from "I've seen a level of de- bushfires that since Septem- ,. struction which is still sur- ber have claimed 28 lives, prising me now," he told MOVING OH - Australia is reeling from bushfires that, sinceSeptember, have claimed including two on Kangaroo APP. Island, and razed to million 28 lives, including two on Kangaroo Island. (AfP) "There's a lot of farmers - hectares (25 million acres) that are in distress, a lot of of land - an area larger than hectare (2,300-acre) farm. community members are struggling, South Korea or Portugal. some families have lost everything, Vast swathes of the burned land "The fire (swept) from the south side to the north side of the island and they're struggling to find out were used for grazing cattle and sheep, where they can move forward from and officials believe the livestock ton and took no prisoners between... I'm amazed there were not more people here," he said. exceeds 100,000 across Australia - killed." "There's no end date assigned to including at least 43,000 on Kangaroo this mission, and it's very important Island alone, where farmers like Morris Faced with the scale of the disas- ter, Australia's army has deployed that there's no sense of anyone... endured three blazes in just 10 days. thinking about when this is going to "We faced the full wrath of Mother 3,000 soldiers to assist in buslifire- end." (APP) Nature," he told APP at his 930 - af fected areas.

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NO LEGAL STANDING CHILDREN CAN'T SUE US GOV'T OVER

CLIMATE CHANGE A US federal appeals court on Friday threw out a lawsuit by children and young adults who claimed they had a con- stitutional right to be protect- ed from climate change, in a major setback to efforts to spur the US government to ad- dress the issue. In a 2-1 decision, the 9th! US Circuit Court of Appeals said the plaintiffs, who were between the ages of 8 and is when the lawsuit began in 2015, lacked legal standing to sue the United States. Circuit Judge Andrew Hur- witz said the majority reached its conclusion "reluctantly," given "compelling" evidence the government had long pro- moted fossil fuels despite knowing they could cause cat- astrophic climate change, and that failing to change policies could hasten an "environmen- tal apocalypse." Catastrophic Our Children's Trust, an Or- egon-based nonprofit behind the lawsuit, said in a statement that it would seek an u-judge panel of the court to review the decision. The ruling had "catastrophic im- plications," said Julia Olson, the group's executive director. A Department of Justice spokesperson said the gov- ernment was pleased with the outcome. The 21 children and young adults had accused federal offi- cials and oil industry executives of violating their due process right to a "climate system ca- pable of sustaining human life," by knowing for decades that carbon pollution poisons the environment but doing nothing about it. The government argued that neither US law or history supported the young people's claim of a fundamental right to a "livable climate." It also called the lawsuit an unconsti- tutional attempt to control the entire ' country's climate and energy policy through a single court. -REUTERS erAi S RATEGic lbormrliam 47'Zii,';?fftt simmonl I I I I I I COMMUNICATION MIR rAGE I UMIR 3 EDITORIAL CARTOON IN! EINFIVE5 I TORY STORY 10.1.0 .mw I 61 ,IENVICE MANILAIAULLETIN rA6? THE NATION'S LEADING NEWSPAPER 01- 19- 20

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The Plastic Solution This group helps find solutions to the enormous plastic crisis with a goal to eliminate the presence of non-bio- By JOHANNES L. CHUA degradable waste from the environment Haribon Foundation through "eco-bricking," where an aver- t is not hard to go "green" - it just age-sized PET bottle is stuffed with non- takes a few clicks on the computer Haribon Foundation, formed in 1972, has worked to benefit our planet's "ridge biodegradable waste (plastic wrappers, or taps on the screen of a phone to soft plastic bags, chip packets, shampoo see a bevy of options if you and your to reef." In Mt. Banahaw alone, the group I has planted 17,000 native tree seedlings in sachets, etc.). company are really serious in joining a over 13 hectares of land. Then, they use these eco -bricks to tree-planting session, learning about build projects such as perimeter fencing native trees, or attending a reforestation It has also helped in the management plans of 16 marine protected areas where and bathroom stalls, a seedling nursery, program. as well as planter boxes and benches in A company team building can be done fishermen and coastal communities de- pend on fish supply and coral reef habitats public schools. (www.faceboolccom/thep- with a green twist, too. It can be fun yet losticsolution) educational, with a meal that is made from to thrive. Armed with over 2,000 volunteers local produce, and with accommodations Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines that respect nature and one that imple- who attend their tree-planting (top right photo), school tours, and various activities, The Philippines sits in one of the most ments sustainable practices. strategic locations for marine biodiversity. There is no excuse not to go green, they also partner with groups and govern- ment agencies to conserve biodiversity. We are surrounded by bodies of water especially these days when everyone is (www.haribon.org.ph) which are ideal breeding ground for marine affected by climate change. A step - no life. If we don't act properly, these bio- matter how small that may be - can go diversity may suffer irreparable damage. a long way in helping our Earth survive. Mother Earth Foundation Imagine the tons of garbage thrown ev- This group protects sea creatures from What more if it is a company's employees ery day, made worse by the lack of proper harm and encourages everyone to be part - from 10 to a hundred people - all joining or effective waste management. Mother of it. (www.mwwphilippines.org) hands to plant a tree, to teach others about Earth Foundation pushes its zero-waste recycling, or putting in time and effort to Save Philippine Seas volunteer for a green cause. The impact advocacy to local government authori- ties. It also conducts programs in schools With a mantra "Don't do unto others will resonate to other companies and can what you don't want done unto you," the inspire more people to go green. and barangays to promote environmental education and proper waste management group calls on people to treat the ocean with There are a lot of organizations who wel- (photo below). (www.motherearthphil.org) respect so that in turn, it can also nurture come your support, whether in the form of us. With the vastness of the ocean that sur- financial donations or participation in their rounds our country, imagine the harm it can activities. Here are some of them: inflict on us if we don't take care of it. The group's "advocaseas" is to promote community empowerment, environmental education, and shark conservation. It also conducts citizen-led programs to encour- age behavioral change for the benefit of the planet. (www.savephilippineseas.org)

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The Green Agenda: Companies become advocates for the environment By JOHANNES L CHUA

Talking about "green" issues used to be just for advocates - a group of people shouting at the top of their lungs letting you know the importance of recycling and taking care of Mother Earth. But with the impact of climate change heard, seen, and felt by everyone, green issues are not anymore whispered at the backdoor, but discussed as part of the agenda at the boardroom. 1.6

From rainwater to 2. drinking water Eco-groups to help 3 you go green GREEN START - Volunteers join a tree-planting activity of Harihon Foundation.

Drive to green This is also the case for the motoring industry. Used to be, car companies are just that - to sell cars as many as they can. Companies that are not tradition- With the negative impact of cars burning ally "green" are now taking the cudgels fossil fuel, car manufacturers have cre- for the environment. The real estate in- ated more "cleaner" engines - with some dustry, for example, has only prioritized introducing hybrid engines utilizing elec- building soaring structures and unveil- tricity. But that is not enough. Local car ing large communities. But through the manufacturers and distributors, such as years, the importance of being green was Toyota, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Nissan, Hyun- highlighted as climate change drastically dai, among others, have allotted funds impacts their projects. Soon, local devel- to push for green projects and advoca- opers are making sure their projects are cies. In fact, a group called the Society of certified by LEED, or the Leadership in Philippine Motoring Journalists (SPMJ), Energy and Environmental Design. LEED, has conducted an annual search for the a green building rating system, provides best green projects among the motoring a framework ensuring that a structure brands. is not only green, but also efficient, and "healthy" to occupants. Green 'virus' spreads There is also the BERDE, or the Build- The green agenda has spread not only ing for Ecologically Responsive Design to the real estate and motoring industries. Excellence, a local voluntary green build- Today, companies in the lifestyle arena - ing rating system, ensuring that a struc- food, fashion, design, even arts and cul- ture is less on carbon footprint, yet more ture - have implemented various green on features that fight climate change. projects and sustainable efforts to drum- beat the need to save the environment. For example, the WWF-Philippines has launched a Sustainable Diner proj- ect, partnering with various restaurants to highlight the importance of local pro- duce. In fashion, the trend nowadays is to wear locally produced fabric and those that support local communities such as RagszRichers; or those that utilize sus- tainable raw materials such as bamboo, as in the case of Kawayan's watches or The Bamboo Company's eyewear.

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By Dr. DONNA APOLINARIO- ANtI as one of the "17 mega-biodiverse hotspots in the world" -areas with the world's richest but most Two new orchid species from the Philippines threatened animal and plant life— were published by the Cootes Orchid Research this is a crucial role. Group (CORG) in the latest volume of the Orchideen UP College of Medicine Class of Journal. 1995 has been given a truly spe- Described by researchers Miguel De Leon, Jim cial gift on its silver anniversary. Cootes, Derek Cabactulan and Rey Pimentel, these According to Jim Cootes, book au- findings highlight the luxuriant mega-biodiver- thor and the foremost authority on sity of the Philippines. According to CORG direc- Philippine orchids: "To the best tor Dr. De Leon, the ongoing revelation of of my knowledge, there has never such rare and delicate plant species—what r 11 been an orchid species named after a class of students. The non-pig- he calls "the living jewels of the mented form Aeridesturmaforma Archipelago" —is a call for greater anniversarius is extremely rare. vigilance in conservation. It is of uttermost rarity: only one Dr. De Leon is a retinal surgeon plant is known to exist." and a field biologist from Cagayan Meanwhile, Dr. De Leon and his de Oro. If he is not re-attaching de- colleagues have published more tached retinas and making the blind than 30 new species of orchids, two see, he is in the woods - sometimes new species of Hoya, with more up in a tree, sometimes flat on his queued for publication. belly on the forest floor, always with a camera in hand. He chose the names for the two For poorly-known birds and newly described flowers: Aeridestur - mammals, they contribute field ma and Aeridesturmafma. anniversa - data to science with the ultimate rius. Turma is Latin for "batch" and goal of conserving what mammol- both are named after his colleagues, ogist Dr. Lawrence Heaney calls the batch 1995 from the University of "the vanishing treasures of the the Philippines College of Medicine. Philippine rain forest." The second orchid was named He has named orchids in hon- specifically to commemorate their or of his grandfather, Dr. Da- vid De Leon, an alumnus of the 25th anniversary this year. UP College of Medicine Class He describes a distinct excite- 1936(Epicrianthesdavidii), his ment when he photographed these aunt (Dendrobium carmindae), a new species. "I was face to face with conservation colleague (Grastidi- these two beautiful orchids at about umginalopeziae) and two Philip- the same time my class started plan- pine presidents (Robiquetiadutertei ning our silver anniversary celebra- and Epicrianthesaquinoi), to name tion. I was filled with nostalgia so I a few. had to find a meaningful way to mark The two new orchid species will the occasion." be presented during the Kita-Kita Alongside his provincial practice, 2020 homecoming launch on Janu- he runs two major research groups— ary 2oat the UP Manila Museum of the Robert S. Kennedy Bird Conser- a History of Ideas. vancy and the Cootes Orchid Re- search Group. His scientific contributions are so prolific, varied and salient that orni- thologist Robert S. Kennedy cheered him on for his "success where oth- ers have failed." In a country named

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Jan. 21, 2019 A plebiscite for the ratification voters turned out for the poll that the 8,487 no votes. Isabela res- of the Bangsamoro Organic Law decided whether residents would idents, however, voted against (BOL), the final step in a peace join the new Bangsamoro Auton- inclusion 22,441 to 19,032. The agreement signed in 2014 be- omous Region in Muslim Mindan- yes won by a slim margin of tween the government and the ao. The "yes" won with 1,540,017 11,688 votes in Cotabato City. Moro Islamic Liberation Front, was votes against 198,750 ."no" votes The second round of voting for held in the now-defunct Autono- in the ARMM. Some 144,640 vot- ratification of BOL in 67 villag- mous Region in Muslim Mindanao ed in Basilan province to include es in Cotabato province and six (ARMN1) and the cities of Cotaba- Isabela, its former capital, as part towns in Lanao del Norte was to and Isabela. About 85 percent of of the new region, overwhelming held on Feb. 6, 2019.

Jan. 22, 2016 The area, which is known as the dangered, or near extinction, A 612-hectare area in the town "Magsaysay. Critical Habitat for by the International Union for of Magsaysay in Misamis Orien- Hawksbill Turtle," is composed Conservation of Nature's Red tal province was designated by of parcels of land in the coastal List of Threatened Species. the Department of Environment villages of Candiis, San Isidro and and Natural Resources as a crit- Damayuhan where nesting sites ical habitat for hawksbill turtles. had been found. Hawksbill tur- through an administrative order. tles are classified as critically en-