The Philippine Eagle Foundation described the killing of the Philippine Eagle (scientific name Pithecopaga jefferyi), Pamana, who was recently released in Mt. Hamiguitan range in Davao Oriental province as “disturbing”.
Hundreds of farmers encamped at the roadside here Friday to protest the ongoing exploration of a mining company.
An official of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) here said they are yet to update the active fault in the city.
The indigenous peoples' group Kalipunan ng mga Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (Katribu) appealed to local governments to emulate Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s stance on mining.
An alliance of indigenous people’s organizations expressed their concern over the possible reversal of the mining ban recently approved by the City Council here.