Lucena City, Quezon – In a meaningful conservation effort, 62 newly hatched Olive Ridley sea turtles were released into the waters of Tayabas Bay on December 27, 2024. The event took place at the coastline of Barangay Bignay 2, Sariaya, Quezon, marking another step toward protecting endangered marine species.

The Lucena Diocesan Ministry of Integral Ecology, in collaboration with the various civic and non-government organizations, including Tanggol Kalikasan, gathered over 2,000 youth from various academic institutions, including Southern Luzon State University, Sacred Heart College of Lucena City, Inc., Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng Lucena, St. Joseph Academy of Sariaya, Calayan Education Foundation, Inc., The Lady Mediatrix Institute, Inc., and Casa Del Niño Jesus, for the “Walk for Creation 2024.” The walk for creation commenced at St. Ferdinand Cathedral and concluded at Sacred Heart College of Lucena City, Inc., where a program and Holy Mass took place.

On September 25-26, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) held a pivotal workshop at B Hotel in Quezon City, focused on developing a comprehensive protocol for prosecuting wildlife and forest crimes. The event gathered DENR lawyers and prosecutors from across the Philippines, fostering collaboration to strengthen legal frameworks against environmental crimes.

Olongapo City – Oct 22 – Following its fourth Provincial Caravan held in La Union, WPS Convenor led by Department of Interior and Local Government continue to reach and echo the national and provincial action plans for the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Quezon, and Camarines Norte, brought together mayors, vice mayors, Sangguniang Bayan members, and LGU representatives from the coastal communities of Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, and other coastal LGUs from Quezon and Camarines Norte who cannot join on batch 1. The event was held at the Department of Agriculture—Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Vessel Monitoring Center, Department of Environment  and Natural Resources - Wildlife Rescue Center in Quezon City, and at the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center - Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC-AQD) in Iloilo and Guimaras, 

Camarines Norte State College (CNSC) and Tanggol Kalikasan (TK) recently formalized a partnership to strengthen environmental protection and community empowerment in the region. 

Bacnotan, La Union– Tanggol Kalikasan in partnership with the WPS Convenors led by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) successfully held the Provincial Caravan for the Province of La Union entitled “Bayanihang Adhikain, Bayaning Aksiyon Para Sa Kanlurang Dagat Ng Pilipinas”. The activity was held in the International Convention Center at Bacnotan, La Union, participated in by 191 participants from the regional and field offices of the national government agencies and by the provincial, city, and municipalities’ local government units in the province of La Union.

The Philippines is one of the world’s 18 megadiverse countries, which collectively host two-thirds of the earth’s biodiversity. It harbors one of the highest concentrations of unique wildlife species in the world. Yet, it is a country facing high levels of threats from habitat loss, invasive alien species (IAS), climate change, pollution, and overexploitation. Over the last decade, the Philippines has become a significant source, transit, and destination point for illegally traded wildlife, by-products, and derivatives.