Tag: wildlife conservation

  • 35 Sea Turtle Hatchlings Freed in Currimao, Ilocos Norte

    In a heartwarming event in Currimao, Ilocos Norte, 35 young sea turtles were released into their natural environment on January 29, 2025, from a protected hatchery in Barangay Paguludan. This initiative, part of a broader effort to safeguard marine life, was overseen by local officials and residents, marking a significant step in wildlife conservation. Engineer…

  • Five Dolphins Perish in Negros Oriental, Suspected Blast Trauma Identified

    In a distressing development in Bais City, Negros Oriental, the discovery of two additional deceased dolphins has escalated the total count of dolphin deaths to five. The tragedy unfolded after a mass stranding event, with authorities pointing to blast trauma as the likely cause of death for these marine mammals. Dr. Melanie Pescadilla, the city’s…

  • Tragic Dolphin Stranding in Negros Oriental Claims Another Life

    In a sorrowful turn of events, another dolphin was discovered deceased in Bais City, Negros Oriental, following a distressing mass stranding incident over the weekend. The latest dolphin was found late on Sunday in Sitio Pambutan, Barangay Canlargo, hours after two other dolphins were already found dead in a nearby mangrove area, as reported by…

  • First Sighting of Rare Greater White-Fronted Goose at Paoay Lake National Park

    In a remarkable event, the greater white-fronted goose, a species seldom seen in the region, was observed for the first time at Paoay Lake National Park in Ilocos Norte. The discovery was made this week and confirmed by Rhoel Marcelo, an ecosystem management specialist with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Ilocos…