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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

Boracay logs lower tourist arrivals during Holy Week

More than 13,000 tourists arrived on Thursday on Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan, which was lower compared to the P16,000 arrivals recorded on the same day last year, according to the municipal government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Boracay Water pipelines P240 million for service upgrade

Boracay Island Water Co. Inc. has earmarked P240 million to bankroll its capital expenditure this year to improve water and wastewater services in Boracay Island......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Boracay hosts PKA Tour Season 9 finale

The final leg of the ICTSI Philippine Kiteboarding Tour promises an exhilarating showcase of talent and excitement on Boracay Island beginning today at the Aqua Resort along Bulabog beach......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

1,182 Aklan households ‘graduate’ from 4Ps

At least 1,182 household-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Aklan “successfully graduated” from the 4Ps this month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development reported yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Ombudsman junks raps vs NBI agents sued for torture of detainees, evidence planting

Criminal and administrative charges filed against nine agents of the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) Task Force Against Illegal Drugs were dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman in a ruling on Feb. 12, 2024, received on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 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

Ati tribe fenced off in Boracay

Tension has sparked in Boracay after security guards allegedly fenced off parcels of land owned by members of the Ati tribe......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

After 6 years, Boracay beach parties are back

When Boracay reopened in October 2018 after a six-month rehabilitation project, parties have been confined to establishments.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Boracay welcomes 1st cruise ship this year

The M/V Resorts World One, which was carrying 1,600 passengers, arrived in Boracay on Wednesday, the first cruise ship to visit the island this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Why Boracay’s La Carmela feels like second home

We’ve been planning to do a live episode of Fast Talk with Boy Abunda at La Carmela de Boracay Hotel and Convention Center but knowing how tough it is to make a schedule that is favorable to both production staff and guest artists, I could not tell when it is exactly going to happen......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Criminal raps recommended for MT Princess Empress owners in Mindoro oil spill

The Department of Justice recommended the filing of criminal charges against owners and corporate officers of Motor Tanker Princess Empress over the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro in February 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Travel agency owners, employees charged over booking scam

Criminal charges have been filed against the owners and employees of a travel agency for allegedly duping their clients, police announced on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

9 NBI agents cleared of torture raps

Nine agents of the National Bureau of Investigation have been cleared by the Office of the Ombudsman of allegations they tortured two brothers reportedly involved in the disappearance of two online cockfight workers, the NBI said on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Inauguration of P158M modern gym, NBI Center to highlight Sinigayan Festival 2024 opening

Inauguration of P158M modern gym, NBI Center to highlight Sinigayan Festival 2024 opening.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

NBI-Bacolod denies conflict among agents

NBI-Bacolod denies conflict among agents.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

NBI raids firm in Cebu City

NBI raids firm in Cebu City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

NBI-Davao seizes illegal ‘butane’

THE National Bureau of Investigation - Southern Mindanao Regional Office (NBI-Semro) seized around 900 illegally refilled LPG canisters commonly known in the market as “butane” during a buy-bust operation at the Bankerohan Public Market in Davao City on Monday morning, February 19, 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

NBI to probe bomb threats vs gov’t offices

'This alarming pattern emphasizes the need for immediate and decisive action,' the NBI says in a statement.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024