Category: Philippines

DENR, local leaders join forces to protect unique wildlife sanctuary in Davao Oriental; Manila Standard

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A combined force of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and local leaders of Davao Oriental have joined hands to enhance the environmental protection and preservation of Mount Hamiguitan harboring an enigmatic beauty of dwarf trees.

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Some of the world’s largest carnivorous plants are found in the Philippines and on one mountain; Rosette Adel; Interaksyon

On UNESCO World Heritage Site Mt. Hamiguitan, the public can have a rare-sighting of one of the world’s largest carnivorous plants. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources reintroduced these endemic and rare species of Nepenthes also known as “Pitcher Plants,” that can be only found in Mt. Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary in Davao Oriental on…

Source: Some of the world’s largest carnivorous plants are found in the Philippines and on one mountain

Church marvels for dawn Mass; Ana Roa, Arianne Suarez & Marielle Medina; Inquirer Business

Christmas is the most awaited season in the Philippines with the Catholic faithful joyfully recalling the birth of Jesus Christ through religious and historical traditions. The church is usually at the center of the Christmas festivities with Filipino Catholics filling these spaces to the brim to take part in solemn celebrations.

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