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TITLE: DESTRUCTION OF ZAMBO MOUNTAINS

AUTHOR: Manny Piñol

DATE PUBLISHED: January 7, 2018

KEY INFO: An aerial survey revealed extensive deforestation in the Zamboanga Mountain Range on January 5, 2018, allegedly due to illegal logging by a company, SODECO (formerly DACON). The destruction of the Zamboanga mountains has resulted in severe flash floods and mudslides, leading to massive loss of life and property of the residents in Sibuco and other towns along the coast of Zamboanga del Norte.

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DESTRUCTION OF ZAMBO MOUNTAINS

By Manny Piñol

On January 5, shortly after I visited the village of Anungan in Sibuco,... | By MannyPiñolFacebook

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DESTRUCTION OF ZAMBO MOUNTAINS

By Manny Piñol

On January 5, shortly after I visited the village of Anungan in Sibuco,...

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https://mindanaotimes.com.ph/illegal-logging-tragedy-claims-life-in-laak-davao-de-oro/

TITLE: Illegal Logging Tragedy Claims Life in Laak, Davao de Oro

AUTHOR: Rhoda Grace Saron

DATE PUBLISHED: May 22, 2024

KEY INFO: An illegal logging operation in Laak, Davao de Oro, led to a tragic incident on May 20, 2024. During the incident, a dump truck loaded with illegally cut lumber attempted to avoid a military checkpoint after the truck driver refused to stop. That resulted in an accident that caused the death of Jay Redondo.

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AN ILLEGAL logging operation ended in a fatal accident that killed a truck helper at Binasbas Bridge in Barangay Binasbas, Laak, Davao de Oro in the early morning of Monday, May 20.

Reports from residents in the area say that troops belonging to the 60th Infantry Battalion (60IB), 1001st Infantry Brigade, encountered a dump truck suspected of carrying illegally cut lumber.

Despite being signaled by soldiers to stop for inspection, the dump truck's unidentified driver recklessly attempted to bypass the checkpoint, causing a devastating vehicular accident that resulted in the death of one Jay Redondo.

Redondo was on board the truck, acting as a helper.

For decades, the illegal loggers have been operating without restraint in the provinces of Davao and Agusan and are one of the main perpetrators of forest denudation and biodiversity loss, the Army statement said.

Arian Jane O. Ramos, president of Kalinaw SEMR, denounced the attempt to continue illegal logging in Davao Region.

"It is infuriating that it's only been four months since the unfortunate landslide in Barangay Masara in nearby Maco town, and yet we find out that illegal logging operations continue to flourish in the region," she said.

In its outreach activity for affected communities of the Masara landslides earlier this month, Kalinaw SEMR interviewed several victims who attributed the tragedy to decades of mining and illegal logging activities.

"The adverse effects of these environmentally destructive activities all in the name of profit are catching up on us. Unless our government finds the political will to earnestly crack down on illegal logging, the Masara landslide is sure to be just a preface to a series of other future tragedies," Ramos said.

Ramos also stressed the importance of thoroughly stamping out illegal logging in our sustainable campaign of keeping our provinces insurgency-free.

Not a few former rebels have divulged that schemes such as illegal logging have become one of the main lifebloods of the CPP-NPA-NDFP, providing their organizations with the means to conduct their atrocious activities.

"For years, the CPP-NPA-NDFP in Southern Mindanao alone have siphoned off tens of millions in protection money by allowing these illegal logging activities to proliferate. It has always been their two-faced tactic of giving the impression of protecting the environment, while at the same time receiving dirty money from activities that destroy the environment to begin with."

Despite the strides made through collaborative endeavors to combat illegal logging in certain areas of the Davao Region, it's disheartening to note that some illicit loggers have resorted to abandoning traditional methods of log transportation.

Instead, they've devised innovative tactics, including disguising logs with sand coverings, or exploiting permits for planted species, to evade detection and continue their harmful activities.

Meanwhile, Kalinaw SEMR commended the military for its serious campaign of protecting the environment and its troops for keeping with their battalion's efforts against illegal logging.

On April 24, 2024, the military signed a Memorandum of Partnership (MOPA) with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) of Davao del Norte to strengthen their partnership and advocacy towards environmental protection.

This enhances the collaborative effort involving the 1001st Infantry Brigade, DENR, PENRO, and civilian volunteers in conducting checkpoints and monitoring possible illegal logging activities.

"But this will not suffice," Ramos continued.

"An inclusive, sustainable, and collaborative campaign is needed, which involves not only environmental organizations, government agencies, law enforcement authorities, and advocacy groups such as Kalinaw SEMR, but most importantly the local communities of peasants and indigenous peoples. Most importantly, sustainable and alternative socio-economic projects must be immediately granted to the communities whose primary livelihood is cutting and mounting logs for illegal loggers."

Along this line, Kalinaw SEMR is one with the military in raising awareness to educate stakeholders of the environmental impacts of illegal logging to empower communities in standing against this destructive practice.

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Illegal logging tragedy claims life in Laak, Davao de Oro

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URL: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1733978/denr-probing-own-personnel-for-illegal-logging-in-surigao

TITLE: DENR probing own personnel for illegal logging in Surigao

AUTHOR: Chris V. Panganiban

DATE PUBLISHED: February 23, 2023

KEY INFO: The illegal cutting of ironwood trees (also called as mangkono) in the forests of Lianga town, Surigao del Sur province, is being investigated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) due to allegations of staff involvement.

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DENR probing own personnel for illegal logging in Surigao

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SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is investigating the alleged complicity of its personnel in the illegal cutting of ironwood trees

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URL: https://news.mongabay.com/2021/04/mining-and-logging-threaten-a-wildlife-wonderland-on-a-philippine-mountain/

TITLE: Mining and logging threaten a wildlife wonderland on a Philippine mountain

AUTHOR: Bong S. Sarmiento

DATE PUBLISHED: APRIL 27, 2021

KEY INFO: Mount Busa in Mindanao, Philippines, is a key biodiversity area and bird conservation site. It harbors rich biodiversity, including the endangered Philippine eagle and orchids. Despite its ecological importance, Mount Busa faces threats from logging, mining, and poaching. Local conservation efforts are underway, and in March 2020, part of the mountain was declared a local conservation area. However, further protection is needed under the country's Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System (E-NIPAS) to safeguard its flora and fauna.

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Mining and logging threaten a wildlife wonderland on a Philippine mountain

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MINDANAO, Philippines - Rising 2,064 meters, or nearly 6,800 feet, above sea level, Mount Busa is the tallest peak in the Philippines' Sarangani province and home to one of the last verdant primary forests on the southern island of Mindanao. Busa is known as Bulul Tembob to the T'boli tribe, who consider it hallowed ground, [...]

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URL: https://youtu.be/zXY_2OhxZoA?si=n7U2DZJ_JMmJcWEB

TITLE: One Mindanao: Illegal Logging

AUTHOR: One Mindanao

DATE PUBLISHED: June 19, 2020

KEY INFO: The NBI in Samal Island confiscated several chopped trees due to lack of permit.

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeaE-8rlXGY

TITLE: Illegal logging endangers south Philippines

AUTHOR: Al Jazeera English

DATE PUBLISHED: Jan 22, 2012

KEY INFO: When a tropical storm struck the south of the Philippines in December, killing more than 1,000 people, illegal logging was blamed for making the damage much worse. More than a month later, the logging ban is still being ignored. This, combined with rapid urbanisation and a lack of preparedness, are contributing to what some in the country are calling "a modern-day-natural calamity". Al Jazeera's Marga Ortigas reports from the flood-hit Mindanao region.

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Illegal logging endangers south Philippines

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URL: https://www.facebook.com/EMattersICT5/posts/pfbid02zk2Pa8qfDaipBs25hLK7VMxw859agyFTjRHrEpj8CVTSb6VMTViVCCB1PSjTKj9gl

TITLE: say no to deforestation!

AUTHOR: E. Matters

DATE PUBLISHED: February 11, 2021

KEY INFO: Deforestation creates significant problems for Cagayan de Oro, including habitat loss, a higher risk of natural disasters, and impacted communities. "No to Deforestation!" calls for immediate action to avoid deforestation's negative impact on the Philippines' forests, biodiversity, and communities.

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZO2BKWHY6M

TITLE: Mt. Apo Natural Park | DENR Soccsksargen

AUTHOR: DENR12 Official

DATE PUBLISHED: Apr. 08, 2021

KEY INFO: The DENR and its partner local government units and stakeholders enjoin the public to take part in the protection of Mt. Apo Natural Park.

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URL: https://www.adobomagazine.com/philippine-news/globe-and-hineleban-foundation-rainforestation-efforts-underway-now-covers-34-hectares-in-bukidnon/

TITLE: Globe and Hineleban Foundation “rainforestation” efforts underway, now covers 34 hectares in Bukidnon

AUTHOR: MANOLO FORTICH

DATE PUBLISHED: March 19, 2018

KEY INFO: Globe Telecom, in partnership with the Hineleban Foundation, is addressing the issue of deforestation in Mindanao through a “rainforestation” project aimed at restoring 300 hectares of degraded primary rainforests in Bukidnon and Lanao del Sur. With a P30 million commitment over five years, the initiative focuses on reforestation, food security, and sustainable livelihoods for indigenous communities such as the Lumads and Maranaos. This project combats the effects of excessive logging, which has reduced the country’s forest cover to less than 1.8%, threatening wildlife ecosystems and local livelihoods.

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Globe and Hineleban Foundation “rainforestation” efforts underway, now covers 34 hectares in Bukidnon - adobo Magazine Online

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Globe is stepping up its “rainforestation” efforts in partnership with Hineleban Foundation, which now covers 34 hectares in Bukidnon. The leading telecommunications provider committed to donate P30 million within a 5-year period to cover 300 hectares of denuded primary rainforests in Bukidnon and Lanao del Sur. “Our partnership with Hineleban Foundation for …

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URL: https://youtu.be/Sqe3ye9ngmw?si=2vBMAoVXF7oOuEoE

TITLE: AMAZING MAN MADE FOREST OF TAGUM CITY DAVAO DEL NORTE PHILIPPINES

AUTHOR: Angkol Jj vlogs

DATE PUBLISHED: Sep 5, 2024

KEY INFO: This vlog by Angkol Jj vlogs features Tagum City, namely, Tagum City's man-made forest, which became an attraction, particularly in ecotourism. The vlogger is incredibly thankful to the person who made this beautiful spot, as this is very helpful to the environment, promoting a place that Tagumwenyos can enjoy and that they can also be very proud of as this contributes to nature.

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AMAZING MAN MADE FOREST OF TAGUM CITY DAVAO DEL NORTE PHILIPPINES

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URL: https://mindanews.com/special-reports/2024/05/seven-things-data-tell-us-about-deforestation-and-devastating-floods-in-davao-region/#gsc.tab=0

TITLE: Seven things data tell us about deforestation and devastating floods in Davao Region

AUTHOR: Rommel F. Lopez

DATE PUBLISHED: May 16, 2024

KEY INFO: The Davao Region is experiencing significant deforestation due to unauthorized logging activities in territories such as Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental. This quick depletion of forests exacerbates the region's susceptibility to devastating floods and landslides.

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Seven things data tell us about deforestation and devastating floods in Davao Region

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URL: https://denr.gov.ph/news-events/cimatu-halts-mining-firms-operations-amid-river-discoloration-in-davao-oriental/

TITLE: Climatu halts mining firm’s operations amid river discoloration in Davao Oriental

AUTHOR: DENR website (www.denr.gov.ph)

DATE PUBLISHED: Jan. 20, 2022

KEY INFO: The DENR Secretary Roy A. Climatu has ordered the suspension of a mining company’s extraction activities following the heavy situation of Mapagba and Pinatatagan rivers in Banaybanay town, Davao Oriental province on January 14.

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Cimatu halts mining firm’s operations amid river discoloration in Davao Oriental | DENR

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Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy A. Cimatu has ordered the suspension of a mining company’s extraction activities following the heavy siltation of Mapagba and Pinatatagan rivers in Banaybanay town, Davao Oriental province on January 14.

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URL: https://www.sierraclub.org/redwood/napa/blog/2022/03/mindanao-land-promise-holding-key-environmental-defense-worldwide-liyang?fbclid=IwY2xjawFNCF5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZcL6fyDj5xebE_BzgwhlN8BzAhc8StJu29MEzczjWKhFzI-z5tcroHPlA_aem_XPq8KPyjMrlNvzYdking4w

TITLE: MINDANAO: The Land of Promise, Holding a Key to Environmental Defense Worldwide, by Em Butler

AUTHOR: Em Butler

DATE PUBLISHED: March 25, 2022

KEY INFO: This article features Mindanao, also known as "the land of promise," and its ecoregion of old-growth rainforest called Pantaron Mountain Range, calling it the backbone of the biodiversity of the Philippines. The article also features the Indigenous people of Mindanao, better known as Lumads, who witnessed the historic unity and victory against loggers and colonizers, and continues to weave resilience and defense against the threats to the land and people of Mindanao.

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MINDANAO: The Land of Promise, Holding a Key to Environmental Defense Worldwide, by Em Butler

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The Indigenous people of Mindanao have resisted the destruction of their land throughout successive waves of colonization–first by the Spanish, then by the United States. Mindanao’s native peoples were able to maintain stewardship of their ancestral land for centuries, while other regions of the archipelago were systematically plundered. It’s thanks to the sustained land defense of the Indigenous people of Mindanao, collectively known as the Lumad, that the destruction of Mindanao has historically been kept at bay.

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URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yyNKg6I58k

TITLE: Bendum: In the Heart of Mindanao - PREVIEW

AUTHOR: Anthony Collins

DATE PUBLISHED: September 20, 2008

KEY INFO: The Lumad community in Bendum, located in the Pantaron Mountain Range, has witnessed large-scale logging and resource extraction that has severely degraded the forests. This deforestation has stripped the land bare and endangered the wildlife that depends on these ecosystems for survival. The destruction of forests threatens biodiversity and disrupts the traditional way of life for Indigenous communities, who rely on the forest for sustenance and spiritual connection.

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Bendum: In the Heart of Mindanao - PREVIEW

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URL: https://www.facebook.com/denrfmbofficial/videos/-𝟮𝟭-𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛-𝗜𝗦-𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟-𝗗𝗔𝗬-𝗢𝗙-𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗦-/556444885916592/

TITLE: 𝟮𝟭 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗦

AUTHOR: DENR Forest Management Bureau

DATE PUBLISHED: March 20, 2022

KEY INFO: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Forest Management Bureau (FMB) presents ForeSTART-UP 101: A Webinar on Forests and Sustainable Production and Consumption.

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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/371069491_Overview_of_priorities_threats_and_challenges_to_biodiversity_conservation_in_the_southern_Philippines

TITLE: Overview of priorities, threats, and challenges to biodiversity conservation in the southern Philippines

AUTHOR: Angelo Rellama Agduma, Francisco Gil Garcia, Ma Teodora Cabasan, Jonald Pimentel, Renee Jane Ele, Meriam Rubio, Sedra Murray, Bona Abigail Hilario-Husain, Kier Celestial Dela Cruz, Sumaira Abdullah, Shiela Mae Balase, and Krizler Cejuela Tanalgo

DATE PUBLISHED: May 26, 2023

KEY INFO: The research paper examines the impact of illegal logging in Mindanao. The authors emphasize the contribution of illegal logging to deforestation, habitat loss, and the destruction of biodiversity, directly threatening species in the region.