PNP, DENR Nab Five in Joint Anti-Illegal Mining Operation in Surigao del Sur
BAROBO, Surigao del Sur — Five individuals, including two foreign nationals, were arrested following a large-scale joint operation conducted by…
Mother-and-Calf Dugong Sighting Brings Hope, Stranding in GenSan Raises Alarm in Sarangani Bay
SARANGANI BAY, Philippines — A rare and encouraging sighting of a mother and calf dugong in the waters of Kiamba…
PNP-Maritime Group Foils Illegal Tree Cutting in Misamis Occidental
CALAMBA, Misamis Occidental — The Philippine National Police–Maritime Group (PNP-MG) successfully intercepted an illegal logging operation in Barangay Bunawan, Calamba,…
Mount Apo Marks 22 Years as Protected Area with Massive Reforestation, Clean-Up Drive, and Indigenous Partnership
Kidapawan City, Philippines — The Mount Apo Natural Park (MANP), home to the country’s highest peak, marked its 22nd year…
₱2.5M Worth of Alleged Illegally Mined Copper Seized at Iligan Checkpoint
Iligan City — Authorities confiscated an estimated ₱2.5 million worth of suspected illegally mined copper-bearing materials during a joint law…
Tarsier rescued in Davao de Oro sparks call for stronger wildlife protection
COMPOSTELA, Davao de Oro — A rare encounter with one of the Philippines’ most fragile wildlife species unfolded Saturday afternoon…
Three Arrested, Including Minor, in Lanao del Norte Checkpoint for Illegal Timber Transport
KAPATAGAN, Lanao del Norte — Three individuals, including a minor, were arrested after authorities intercepted an alleged shipment of illegally…
Rare ‘Bird of the Legend’ Returns as Davao Logs Over 20,000 Waterbirds in 2026 Census
DAVAO REGION, Philippines — The wetlands, rivers, and coastlines of Davao Region once again proved their global ecological value as…
17 Arrested in Anti-Illegal Mining Operation in Agusan del Sur; ₱510,000 Worth of Equipment Seized
San Francisco, Agusan del Sur — Authorities arrested 17 individuals and confiscated mining equipment and materials worth an estimated ₱510,000…
24 Arrested, Including 2 Chinese Nationals, ₱30.8M Worth of Equipment Seized in Anti-Illegal Mining Operation in Misamis Oriental
OPOL, Misamis Oriental — Police scored a major breakthrough against illegal mining operations in Northern Mindanao after arresting 24 individuals,…