THE DEPARTMENT of Environment and Natural Resources-Davao (DENR-11) has identified eight nesting sites of the endangered Philippine Eagle in Davao Oriental, and initiatives are being undertaken to ensure that these areas are protected as “critical habitats.” “DENR already identified eight nesting sites in Davao Oriental, which is in Boston, Caraga, Manay, Tarragona, and City of Mati.” DENR-11 Protected Area Management and Biodiversity Conservation Chief Marigelaine V. Arguillas announced as the DENR, in partnership with the Philippine Eagle Foundation, led this week’s celebration of the 19th Philippine Eagle Week. Nesting sites have also been pinpointed in Maragusan, Compostela Valley as well as around the Mt. Apo area covering Davao del Sur and Davao City. Ms. Arguillas said “the sites in Tarragona and Sibulan already have existing conservation plans and all these will eventually become critical habitats.” “These efforts are all possible with the help from different sectors in the community,” she added. The celebration of Philippine Eagle Week is mandated through Presidential Proclamation no. 79 of 1999.

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