2 Philippine macaques, 15 native birds rescued in Sorsogon
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) rescued two Philippine long-tailed macaques and 15 native birds kept in captivity in Sitio Madan-an, Barangay Bibincahan, Sorsogon, the agency said. The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources O
newsinfo / Regions Regions 2 Philippine macaques, 15 native birds rescued in Sorsogon By: Dennis Atienza Maliwanag - @DAMaliwanag INQUIRER.net / 12:08 PM July 25, 2026 Share: Photo courtesy of DENR Bicol MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) rescued two Philippine long-tailed macaques and 15 native birds kept in captivity in Sitio Madan-an, Barangay Bibincahan, Sorsogon, the agency said. The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Sorsogon said the rescue operation was launched after the Sorsogon City Veterinary Office, through Dr.
Jose Maria G. Alindogan, reported a captive primate. During an inspection, the PENRO Sorsogon Wildlife Enforcement Team found undocumented wildlife in captivity: two Philippine long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis philippensis), 12 white-eared brown doves (Phapitreron leucotis), two Philippine hanging parrots (Loriculus philippensis), and one black-chinned fruit dove (Ramphiculus leclancheri).
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PENRO Sorsogon said the Philippine hanging parrot is classified as “Critically Endangered” under DENR Administrative Order No. 2019-09. The Philippine long-tailed macaque, white-eared brown dove, and black-chinned fruit dove are classified as “Other Wildlife Species.”
The DENR Bicol, headed by Regional Executive Director Francisco E. Milla Jr., said the operation is part of its efforts to strengthen wildlife protection and law enforcement.
The agency also urged the public to report the illegal possession and trade of wildlife to the nearest DENR office or other concerned authorities. /das Article continues after this advertisement Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
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