The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through its Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) joined the global celebration of 2025 World Wildlife Day (WWD) with the theme “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet” held on 3 March 2025 in Quezon City. This year’s celebration highlighted two key themes: recognizing outstanding contributions to wildlife continue reading : World Wildlife Day 2025: A Call for Innovative Financing on Wildlife Conservation
Zamboanga Sibugay Opens its Curtains to the World in celebration of the World Wetlands Day 2025
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), leads the national celebration of the World Wetlands Day (WWD) 2025 in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay on February 2, 2025. This extends the formal announcement of two additional sites in the Ramsar List during the 10th Asian Wetland Symposium (AWS10) continue reading : Zamboanga Sibugay Opens its Curtains to the World in celebration of the World Wetlands Day 2025
Two new PH Wetlands of International Importance named
The Philippines now has 10 Wetlands of International Importance with the designation of the Sibugay Wetland Nature Reserve (SWNR) in Zamboanga Sibugay and the Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve (DCMR) in Siargao Island Protected Landscape and Seascape (SIPLAS) as the 9th and 10th “Ramsar Site” of the Philippines, respectively. The announcement came after the Ramsar Convention continue reading : Two new PH Wetlands of International Importance named
BMB kicks off 18-day campaign to end violence against women
The Biodiversity management Bureau kicks of the 18-day campaign to end violence against women. The campaign, which runs from 25 November to 12 December 2024, aligns with the Philippine Government’s national efforts and international advocacy to combat violence and promote women’s health and well-being. This year’s campaign, which coincided with the 20th anniversary of Republic Act continue reading : BMB kicks off 18-day campaign to end violence against women
Roots of Strength: Ayta Women Protecting Ancestral Lands and Traditional Knowledge in Zambales
In one of Cabangan, Zambales’ ancestral domains, a story of adaptability, cultural preservation, and women’s leadership unfolds, centering on the Ayta indigenous peoples and their steadfast female leaders. These women serve as environmental stewards and guardians of traditional knowledge, guiding their communities toward a sustainable future. Teresa Dela Cruz, a 58-year-old Maporac Ayta leader, is continue reading : Roots of Strength: Ayta Women Protecting Ancestral Lands and Traditional Knowledge in Zambales