Frequently Asked Questions about Locally Stranded Individuals

Who are the Locally Stranded Individuals? Filipino citizens or Foreign nationals in a specific locality within the Philippines who have expressed intention to return to their place of residence/home origin. Workers Students Local and foreign tourists Individuals stranded in various localities while in transit Other stranded individuals   What are the requirements for LSIs to … Read more

Alibijaban Wilderness Area (AWA)

  The Alibijaban Wilderness Area (AWA) in Quezon Province! DYK that it is a Protected Area? It is home to a number of species of flora and fauna. Alibijaban Wilderness Area is a protected area that covers the whole island of Barangay Alibijaban, Municipality of San Andres, Province of Quezon. The island has an approximate … Read more

Marine Protected Areas in Region 2

Marine Protected Areas in Region 2 1. Batanes Protected Landscape and Seascape 2. Palaui Island Protected Landscape and Seascape 3. Peñablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape 4. Northern Siera Madre Natural Park Batanes Protected Landscape and Seascape Created: Proclamation 335 (February 28, 1994) and RA 8991 (January 5, 2001) Location: Batanes Area: 213,578 hectares Coral Reefs: … Read more

Get to know Barry, Debbie, and Pawi

Get to know Barry, Debbie, and Pawi – the flagship species of DENR for the promotion of its Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Management Program or CMEMP. Let us work together to conserve and protect our coastal and marine resources! Barry, the Rabbitfish (barangan in local term) is the flagship species of the Palaui Island Protected … Read more

Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary

Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary, Turtle Islands, Tawi-Tawi The Turtle Islands, comprised of nine islands, is located at the southwestern tip of the Philippines and north of Borneo. Six of these islands (Taganak, Baguan, Boan, Great Bakkungan, Lihiman, and Langaan) are within Philippine territory while the remaining three (bakkungan Kechil, Gulisan, and Selingan) are under the … Read more