Partial harvesting of milkfish (locally known as bangus) and whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) was done in three (3) European Union – Focused-Food Production Assistance to Vulnerable Sectors (EU-PFAVAS) project demonstration farms from June 25 to 26, 2011 in two (2) municipalities (Calapan City and San Teodoro) of the province of Oriental Mindoro.
Capping this year’s celebration of Philippine Eagle Week, a forum entitled, “Fostering Partnerships towards the Conservation of the Philippine Eagle and other Threatened Wildlife Species” was held last 30 June 2011 at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) Center Auditorium, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The event was co-organized by First Gen and Conservation International-Philippines, Inc.
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje today warned the public to refrain from joining the bandwagon on illegal collection and trade of geckos, saying there is no scientific basis that geckos have medicinal properties.