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Samal resort gets notice of violation over hawksbill turtle hatchlings

The Department of Natural Resources-Davao Region (DENR-Davao) has issued a notice of violation to Isla Reta Beach Resort in Samal for the illegal possession of hawksbill turtle hatchlings. The resort violated Republic Act 9147, which prohibits the exploitation of wildlife resources and their habitats. The law strictly prohibits collecting, hunting, or possessing wildlife or their by-products, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. In response to the notice, the resort's owner must release the turtle hatchlings within a day, or face legal action. Despite the resort's intention to care for and release the hatchlings after six months, DENR-Davao found 130 hatchlings inside styro boxes and emphasized the critical importance of immediately releasing them to ensure their survival. The Philippines recognizes five sea turtle species, with hawksbill and leatherback classified as critically endangered. DENR-Davao encourages individuals to report wildlife sightings and pledges to conduct public awareness campaigns for wildlife conservation. Isla Reta Beach Resort faced criticism for unauthorized plans to raise the hatchlings......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Saso ties for 16th as Thai ace triumphs

Yuka Saso’s bid for a final-round comeback fell short on the challenging surface of the Siam Country Club’s Old course, setting for a joint 16th place after a 69 in the Honda LPGA Thailand won by local ace Patty Tavatanakit in thrilling fashion in Chonburi Sunday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Pamunuan ng resort sa Chocolate Hills, nagsalita na sa isyu

NAGLABAS na ng official statement ang pamunuan ng kontrobersyal na resort sa Chocolate Hills na Captain’s Peak Resort matapos itong mag-trending sa pambabatikos ng netizens. Marami kasi ang hindi nagustuhan ang pagpapatayo ng resort sa paanan ng isa sa mga kinikilalang tourist attraction sa Pilipinas at idineklara rin na National Geological Monument and Protected Area.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Resort sa Chocolate Hills inireklamo ng netizens, DENR kinalampag

USAP-USAPAN ngayon ang viral resort sa Chocolate Hills na mabilis na nag-trending at nag-viral dahil sa galit ng madlang pipol. Isang netizen na nagngangalang “Ren The Adventurer” ang nag-upload ng promotional video ng naturang resort sa Facebook. “Resort Sa Gitna Nang Chocolate Hills [wow and heart emoji] “Feat. captain’s peak Sagbayan bohol [Philippine flag emoji],”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Korean national falls to death from hotel in Barangay Mactan

Korean national falls to death from hotel in Barangay Mactan.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Caloy Yulo laglag sa floor exercise

LAGLAG na sa floor exercice event ng 2024 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series sa Doha, Qatar si Caloy Yulo. The post Caloy Yulo laglag sa floor exercise first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Tom mala-Mickey Mouse ang Versace on the Floor: Hala! Pa’no mag-delete?

SABOG na sabog ang hatid na good vibes ni Tom Rodriguez matapos mag-viral ang kanyang “Versace on the Floor” song cover. Mixed ang reactions ng mga netizens sa kalat na kalat na ngayong TikTok video ng Kapuso actor kung saan ibinibirit niya ang kanya ni Bruno Mars na “Versace on the Floor”. In fairness, umabot.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

WATCH: Palawan s hidden gem Pamuayan Falls

Pamuayan Falls, also called Pawpawyan Falls, is a beautiful little waterfall located 5.6 kilometers northeast from the coastal town of Port Barton in San Vicente, Palawan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Korean national dies after falling from Mactan building

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A Korean national died after he reportedly fell from the second floor of a building in Mactan Newtown, in Barangay Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City. The incident was reported to the police at 1:10 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian Torres, spokesperson of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO), said.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Senator wants Chocolate Hills resort demolished

To prevent more people and businesses from building structures in protected areas, Sen. Nancy Binay reiterated her proposal to have the Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort in Bohol demolished......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

DENR, mayor ‘sabong’ sa Chocolate Hills resort

Hahantong sa away ang demolition ng resort sa Chocolate Hills sa Bohol, babala ni Senador Cynthia Villar. The post DENR, mayor ‘sabong’ sa Chocolate Hills resort first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Chocolate Hills resort sarado na, hirit ng Bohol gov: We want to find the truth

HABANG mainit pa ang kontrobersiya sa viral resort sa gitna ng Chocolate Hills, pinatawag ni Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado ang ilang opisyal ng Sagbayan, Bohol. Ito ay para mabigyang-linaw ang ginawang pagpapatayo at operasyon ng Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort sa nasabing lugar. Ayon sa gobernador, makikipagpulong siya kay Sagbayan Mayor Restituto Suarez III, sa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

DENR stops operation of Chocolate Hills resort

MANILA, Philippines —  The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued a cease and desist order (CDO) against the controversial Chocolate Hills resort operating in a protected area in Bohol province. DENR Undersecretary for Field Operations Juan Miguel Cuna said the CDO was issued on March 14, putting Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort under close monitoring.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Chocolate Hills resort halts operations

The Captain’s Peak Resort that lies within the world famous Chocolate Hills area temporarily shut down its operations yesterday, resort manager Julieta Sablas said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, March 14.  Chocolate hills resort: Bohol governor tells DENR to take legal action ASAP The provincial government of Bohol wants to find out how the controversial resort located within the famous Chocolate Hills.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Manager admits no environmental clearance for Chocolate Hills resort; to close temporarily

The manager of the viral resort situated in the heart of Bohol's Chocolate Hills admitted an Environmental Compliance Certificate was not obtained for the resort's construction, but claimed it did not damage the famous landmark......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Prosperous Beginnings, NUSTAR Resort Welcomes the Year of the Wood Dragon

NUSTAR Resort Cebu welcomed the year of the Wood Dragon with cheers and held a Prosperity Parade around the resort that concluded with the symbolic Prosperity Toss with NUSTAR executives at The Atrium. The Prosperity Parade commenced at the lobby attended by NUSTAR Executives Alan Teo, Chief Operating Officer of Universal Hotels and Resorts Inc.,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Man falls to death from Baguio rooftop during police chase

A man, who stabbed his live-in partner, died after falling from a building while fleeing the police along Kayang Street of Baguio City Public Market......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Government tackling high construction costs

The Government is focused on reducing sky-high construction costs to make it more affordable to build a home, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. Stats NZ data shows the cost of building a house has increased by 41 per cent since 2019, making housing even more unaffordable for Kiwi families."Further analysis shows building costs are consistently higher.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024