Otters find new playground on island in Tawi-Tawi

06/03/2020

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines—They are known as “anjing laut,” the Malay word for “sea dogs,” in neighboring Sandakan, Sabah, according to Tawi-Tawi residents who occasionally visit that part of Malaysia. But on Tawi-Tawi’s Taganak Island,…

Labella: Lifting of ban on pork from parts of Luzon, Mindanao in compliance with President’s order

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/05/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella said during his press conference today that his call for the lifting of the ban on pork and pork products coming from areas that have been declared free…

Tiger at NYC’s Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus

04/06/2020

NEW YORK  — A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal…

Critically endangered Philippine pangolin rescued from illegal trader

Neil Arwin Mercado 03/31/2020

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine pangolin (Manis culionensis) or scaly anteater was rescued from an illegal wildlife trader in Quiapo, Manila, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reported Tuesday. The DENR-National Capital Region Enforcement Division…

No otter love: Palawan’s cute but overlooked residents

Romas Miranda 03/08/2020

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, Philippines — Palawan, on top of being a global tourist destination, is a center of biodiversity that serves as a refuge for hundreds of threatened animal species. One such creature is the Asian…

DA-7 seeks Dino’s help to get P98M ASF testing equipment

Doris C. Bongcac 02/26/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Central Visayas office of the Department of Agriculture (DA-7) needed P98 million to acquire testing equipment needed to detect the presence of African Swine Fever in the region. Dr. Daniel Ventura Jr.,…

BFAR-7: Baby sharks near Santander shoreline is a normal phenomenon

Doris C. Bongcac 02/26/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Visayas (BFAR-7) is asking the public not to fear the sightings of baby sharks on the waters off Barangay Pasil in Santander town in…

DA-7 probes ‘suspect ASF case’ in Cebu piggery

Futch Anthony Inso 02/24/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture in Central Visayas (DA-7) has assured that Cebu is still African Swine Fever (ASF) free. Dr. Daniel Ventura, ASF focal person of DA-7, gave this assurance on Monday, February…

44 rescued Taal horses await adoption

Christine Ang Buban - Philippine Daily Inquirer 02/23/2020

MANILA, Philippines — At the grassy compound of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Lipa, Batangas, 55 horses rescued from Taal Volcano Island were frolicking, grazing, chilling in the shade, or being groomed or checked by veterinarians.…

Puppy that can’t walk finds surprise friendship with a pigeon that can’t fly

Francesca Militar 02/20/2020

It’s funny how life can sometimes bring about surprise friendships. For instance, former enemies can turn into lifelong pals while in others, acquaintances can evolve into an inseparable bond. Indeed, life works in mysterious ways and in…

4 ‘retired’ PDEA narcotics detection dogs up for adoption

Doris C. Bongac 02/05/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Four narcotics detection dogs (NDDs) of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) have already retired from service. Now, the PDEA is looking for new homes and a new family who can take care…

Capitol Vet: Strict surveillance of migratory birds, poultry amid avian flu outbreak in China

Rosalie Abatayo 02/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Provincial Veterinary Office is now on heightened monitoring and surveillance against the entry of the H5N1 bird flu that has reportedly plagued the poultry industry of Hunan province in China. Governor…

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