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Indigenous Peoples as stewards of Philippine biodiversity

As one of the 18 mega-biodiverse countries in the world, safeguarding its rich biodiversity is important for the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarMay 26th, 2024

World Bank report reveals ways to improve Philippine indigenous peoples welfare

MANILA, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Increasing indigenous peoples' access to water and sanitation, education, health services, and economic opportunities while preserving their cultural identities can significantly improve their living standards, said a World Bank report released on Monday. According to census data, approximately 9.4 million people identified as indigenous live in the Philippines, about 8.7 percent of th.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

World Bank report reveals ways to improve Philippine indigenous peoples welfare

MANILA, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Increasing indigenous peoples' access to water and sanitation, education, health services, and economic opportunities while preserving their cultural identities can significantly improve their living standards, said a World Bank report released on Monday. According to census data, approximately 9.4 million people identified as indigenous live in the Philippines, about 8.7 percent of th.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Three-leg Indigenous Peoples Games set

The Philippine Sports Commission will hold three regional legs of the Indigenous Peoples Games this year beginning with the Luzon leg in Salcedo, Ilocos Sur on April 19 and 20......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Rare beetle discovered in Mt. Hamiguitan sanctuary

In a recent discovery, a rare long-horned beetle, Paraskeletodes hamiguitanensis, was found in the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary (MHRWS) in Davao Oriental. The beetle was unearthed during a scientific expedition led by the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental and conducted by a team from Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU). Dr. Milton Medina, a Filipino coleopterist, confirmed the uniqueness of P. hamiguitanensis through careful morphological examination, highlighting distinct differences from its closely related counterpart found in Sulawesi, Indonesia. The discovery sheds light on the limited knowledge of beetle taxonomy in the Philippines and underscores the need for increased scientific and conservation efforts in biodiversity hotspots like the Philippines and Sulawesi. Concerns were raised about the global trade of beetle species and the rapid loss of forest cover in the Philippines, emphasizing the vital role of protected areas like Mt. Hamiguitan as essential sanctuaries for biodiversity. The researchers emphasized the need for cooperation with DENR-Davao in promoting biodiversity conservation and encouraged young scholars to explore beetle taxonomy. The discovery of P. hamiguitanensis and several other beetle species in the area underscores the rich biodiversity of Mt. Hamiguitan, with ongoing research aiming to describe more species and uncover many undiscovered ones in the region......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Tell it to SunStar: Let us dance with the indigenous peoples

Tell it to SunStar: Let us dance with the indigenous peoples.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Indigenous Peoples as stewards of Philippine biodiversity

As one of the 18 mega-biodiverse countries in the world, safeguarding its rich biodiversity is important for the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 26th, 2024

IPMR eyes campaign to urge IP parents to send kids to school

The Davao City Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) is set to start a campaign encouraging parents from the Indigenous community to send their children to school as part of their goal to produce a group of IP graduates from different tribes through the Iskolar ng Tribu Program......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

IP groups commemorate Int’l Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples amidst continuous attacks

IP groups and advocates commemorated IDWIP this year by holding a protest and solidarity event at Camp Aguinaldo to call an end to the attacks against indigenous communities......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Universal Health Care Program to benefit 288,000 Lumads in Agusan Sur

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 31 January)—The Universal Health Care (UHC) program launched by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) here starting January 1 this year is set to benefit the 288,353 indigenous peoples (IPs) in this landlocked province. The UHC beneficiaries—hailing from the Manobo, Higaonon, Banwaon, and Tala-andig tribes—reside in geographically isolated, […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Isinusulong na Cha-cha, Peso initiative not peoples initiative — Senador

NANINIWALA si Senador Sherwin Gatchalian na hindi maaring tawagin pang Peoples Initiative kundi Pera initiative na ito ay dahil kapalit ng paglagda ng taong bayan ay may kapalit na halaga. Ayon kay Gatchalian batay sa impormasyong kanyang nakalap sa bawat pirma ng isang tao ay mayroong kapalit na isang daan o dalawang daang piso. Kung ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

USAID official speaks out on global biodiversity loss

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has expressed alarm over global biodiversity loss, and called for massive efforts to stop the crisis and prevent its catastrophic impacts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Asia-Pacific’s alarming loss of biodiversity

In recent months, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and others have pointed to an increase in food insecurity and “hunger hotspots” in various parts of Asia and the Pacific. While conflicts and climate crises can carry some of the blame, we must acknowledge that the slow but steady erosion of our region’s biodiversity is an equal or even greater threat to our future food security......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Fishers, advocates fear destruction of marine ecosystem in the name of Verde Island ‘preservation’

“The Philippines is home to the highest concentration of marine shore fish species in the world, sheltered in a marine corridor known as the Verde Island Passage (VIP). The richness of biodiversity in the VIP makes it comparable to the Amazon. This biodiversity hotspot is being imperiled by fossil gas projects of SMC." The post Fishers, advocates fear destruction of marine ecosystem in the name of Verde Island ‘preservation’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

DENR launches mobile game app for biodiversity conservation

Only P4 billion of the P25 billion needed to fund biodiversity conservation was allotted under this year’s budget, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Digital technology to aid in protecting biodiversity – DENR

In commemoration of World Wildlife Day last March 3, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Loyzaga is pushing for the use of digital technology to aid in biodiversity protection......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

SMC launches PHL’s first complete biodiversity offset Site in Bulacan

San Miguel Aerocity, Inc. (SMAI), a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation (SMC), has inaugurated its Saribuhay sa Dampalit project in Barangay Pamarawan, Malolos, Bulacan. This pioneering initiative marks the launch of the Philippines’ first Biodiversity Offset Program (BOP)  — part of the company’s nature-based solutions to building its New Manila International Airport project (NMAI) in ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Mayor, Vice guv Uy declared persona non grata for calling IPs ‘tapulan’

A TRIBAL council declared Tagum City Mayor Rey Uy and his son, Davao del Norte Vice Governor Oyo Uy as persona non grata on Wednesday, April 17, after the former discriminated against the indigenous peoples (IP), calling them "tapulan” (lazy)......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

KATRIBU on the impact of Maharlika Investment Fund on the Moro and Indigenous Peoples

A speech delivered by Beverly Longid, KATRIBU National Convenor, during the Maharlika Investment Fund forum organized by the First Quarter Storm (FQS) Movement......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

NEWS BRIEFS | 01 March 2024

Bill for IPs in Bangsamoro passes second reading at BARMM Parliament CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 01 March) – The Bangsamoro Parliament approved on second reading Parliament Bill No. 273, a measure that would recognize, develop and protect the rights of the indigenous peoples in the autonomous region. Deputy Floor Leader Mary Ann Arnado said […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Kin of IP rights advocate appeal for her body’s return

THE kin of the revered advocate for indigenous peoples (IPs) rights, Bai Bibyaon Bigkay, appealed that her remains be returned to her hometown in Talaingod, Davao del Norte......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024