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- Wildlife release marks world environment day
- 2 NPA rebels surrender in Zamboanga del Sur
- Tricycle driver dies, cop hurt in head-on collision
| Wildlife release marks world environment day Posted: 07 Jun 2021 05:31 AM PDT THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Regional Wildlife Rescue Center, marked the celebration of World Environment Day on Saturday, June 5, with the release of 100th rehabilitated wildlife in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. DENR Regional Executive Director Cristanta Marlene Rodriguez spearheaded the event, which was held in Don Eleno village, Sergio Ormeña, Zamboanga del Norte. Rodriguez said that released back to the wild were a pair of juvenile Brahminy Kite and a juvenile Pinskers Hawk-eagle. Rodriguez said the species mentioned were the 98th, 99th and 100th releases made by her office among the wildlife rescued and rehabilitated at the Regional Wildlife Rescue Center in Baclay village, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur. DENR DAO 2019-09 and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed the Pinsker's Hawk-eagle as endangered and the Brahminy Kite as other wildlife species (DENR DAO 2019-09) and least concern (IUCN). Rodriguez said the releasing of wildlife in Sergio Osmeña town signified the three environmental celebrations: June 4 to 10 as Philippine Eagle Week, June 5 as World Environment Day and the whole month of June as Environment Month. "We would like to tell the people that our wildlife should remain in the wild. Let's not capture them. If there are instances that you see or observe birds that are stranded, injured or sick, please report it to our nearest CENR Office or you can go to your respective Local Government Unit. Just a reminder, that the threat of Bird Flu is still there, so please don't touch the birds with our bare hand, but instead, report it to the authorities for they know what to do to the captured wildlife," she added. Since April 2019, the Regional Wildlife Rescue Center (RWRC) has been fully functional with its major operational activities -- rescue, rehabilitate and release. In partnership with the Department of Agriculture regional office and the Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Veterinary Office headed by Dr. Anita Chua, the RWRC has been providing medical attention, shelter and rehabilitation to the rescued wildlife prior to their release back to their natural habitat. World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 as the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. With this year's theme, "Reimagine. Recreate. Restore," the releasing of rescued and rehabilitated wildlife is one way of supporting ecosystem healing and restoration. The month of June of each year is declared as Philippine Environment Month under Presidential Proclamation 237 to generate awareness and advocacy towards the protection, conservation and sustainable development of our environment and natural resources. (SunStar Zamboanga)  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 2 NPA rebels surrender in Zamboanga del Sur Posted: 07 Jun 2021 05:31 AM PDT TWO communist New People's Army (NPA) terrorists have surrendered to government authorities in the province of Zamboanga del Sur amid sustained military operations against them, officials said Monday, June 7. Lieutenant General Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said the two, alias Ka Okie, 53, and alias Ka Ana, 43, both residents of Anonang village, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur, surrendered to the Joint Task Force ZamPeLan around 6 p.m. Sunday, June 6. Vinluan said Okie was a member of the defunct Main Regional Guerilla Unit (MRGU), while Ana was a member of the Regional Urban Committee, all of the NPA's Western Mindanao Regional Party Committee (WMRPC). The two yielded a caliber .45 pistol with magazine and six rounds of ammunition. "The withdrawal of support of the two CTG (Communist Terrorist Group) members is a result of the combined efforts of the 53rd Infantry Battalion (IB), 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company, and the intelligence operatives," said Brigadier General Leonel Nicolas, commander of the 102nd Infantry Brigade. They were placed under custodial debriefing facilitated. Lieutenant Colonel Jo-ar Herrera, 53IB commander, said the two decided to surrender because of the hardships they experienced while in hiding after their group has been exterminated. Meanwhile, the five NPA rebels who surrendered last May 12 and 29 handed over on Sunday, June 6, eight high-powered firearms to the 53IB. The firearms include four M-16 Armalite rifles, one M-16 Armalite rifle with attached M-203 Grenade Launcher, and two AK-47 assault rifles. "We continuously encourage other militants to end their armed struggle peacefully for themselves and their families," said Major General Generoso Ponio, JTF-ZamPeLan commander. Since January, 90 NPA rebels were neutralized in Zamboanga Peninsula, four of which were killed, 78 surrendered, and eight were apprehended. The JTF-ZamPeLan also reported a total of 52 firearms gains, 40 of which are high-powered and 12 are low-powered. "We expect that those who are still hiding will heed to the government's call and finally cross the line," Vinluan said. (SunStar Zamboanga)  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Tricycle driver dies, cop hurt in head-on collision Posted: 07 Jun 2021 05:29 AM PDT A TRICYCLE driver died, while a policeman was injured in a head-on collision in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported Monday, June 7. Police Major Shellamie Chang, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information officer, said the incident happened around 12:40 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at the national highway of Purok San Francisco in Campo IV village, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur. Chang identified the fatality as Adolfo Uyanguren, 57, while wounded was Police Staff Sergeant Warren Dela Peña, 37, who has been assigned in Magsaysay town, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. Chang said the collision happened when Dela Peña, who was driving a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), overtook on another vehicle while traveling from Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur to Lanao del Norte. Chang said the tricycle driven by Ayanguren was traversing from Campo IV village, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur at the time to the incident. She said Uyanguren, who sustained severe injury, was brought to Blancia Hospital in Molave, Zamboanga del Sur but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician. She said Dela Peña, who suffered head injury, was brought to Ramon Magsaysay Municipality Rural Health Unit for medical treatment. (SunStar Zamboanga)  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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