City ENRO Puerto Princesa

07/12/2025

𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹/𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰-𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (City ENRO Puerto Princesa), through its Wildlife Management Services Division, conducted a two-day training on Animal/Wildlife Handling from December 4 to 5, 2025, at the FOS Conference Room, Sangguniang Panlungsod Building, Barangay Sta. Monica, this City.

The seminar was designed to equip City ENRO personnel with essential knowledge on biodiversity conservation and the practical skills necessary for the proper and ethical handling of various wildlife fauna species. This initiative also ensures a greater availability of personnel skilled in responding to future wildlife rescue and release operations.

Resource persons from the City Environment and Natural Resources Office - Wildlife Management Services Division (City ENRO - WMSD), Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS), and DENR- Community Environment and Natural Resources Office of Puerto Princesa (DENR-CENRO Puerto Princesa) shared knowledge and expertise regarding the proper handling of wildlife fauna.

03/12/2025

‎On December 3, 2024, Environmental Law Enforcement Team Leader Juan Pacdaan of the City ENRO Bantay Gubat was killed in a shooting incident at Sitio Babel ang, Barangay Concepcion. Authorities immediately conducted investigations, and through their efforts, an individual was identified as the suspect.
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‎Following this development, a criminal case for murder was filed against the accused. The charge includes the use of loose or illegally possessed firearm, constituting a violation of Article 248 of the Revised Penal Code relation to section 29 of Republic Act No. 190591.
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‎The Office of the Environment and Natural Resources Office has expressed its full support and cooperation for the prosecution of this case and firmly believes that justice will be served for Team Leader Jun Pacdaan.

27/11/2025

[𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧]
Announcing the Wiki Loves Birds Philippines 2025
Read the details: https://commons.wikimedia.org/.../Commons:Wiki_Loves...
The campaign aims to enrich Wikimedia Commons with freely licensed, high-quality images of endemic and migratory birds in the Philippines, while improving ornithology-related content on English and Philippine language Wikipedia editions.
Entries must be taken in the Philippines between 1st January and 31st December 2025.
Timeline:
*Uploading Period: 15th November – 31st December, 2025
*Writing and Editing Articles: 1st January – 28th February, 2026
*Verification and Judging Period: March 2026
*Announcement of Results: Last Week of March 2026
Prizes for Wiki Loves Birds 2025 in the Philippine campaign are as follows:
*Top Contributors (1st – 2nd – 3rd Placer) for the participants with the most no. of bird species uploaded
Winners will represent the PhilWiki Community at the 9th International Bird Photography Race in Puerto Princesa City.
*Best Entry Photo (1st – 2nd – 3rd Placer) for the participants with the best entry photographs
Winners will get a scholarship to the Wikimedia Commons Conference 2026.
Photographs will be judged on originality, technical quality, composition, and illustrative merit or usefulness for Wikipedia.
Image: Black-nape Monarch by Raniel Jose Castaneda (CC BY-SA 4.0)
https://commons.wikimedia.org/.../File:Black-naped...

Announcing the Wiki Loves Birds Philippines 2025

Read the details: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Birds_2025_in_the_Philippines

The campaign aims to enrich Wikimedia Commons with freely licensed, high-quality images of endemic and migratory birds in the Philippines, while improving ornithology-related content on English and Philippine language Wikipedia editions.

Entries must be taken in the Philippines between 1st January and 31st December 2025.

Timeline:
*Uploading Period: 15th November – 31st December, 2025
*Writing and Editing Articles: 1st January – 28th February, 2026
*Verification and Judging Period: March 2026
*Announcement of Results: Last Week of March 2026

Prizes for Wiki Loves Birds 2025 in the Philippine campaign are as follows:

*Top Contributors (1st – 2nd – 3rd Placer) for the participants with the most no. of bird species uploaded

Winners will represent the PhilWiki Community at the 9th International Bird Photography Race in Puerto Princesa City.

*Best Entry Photo (1st – 2nd – 3rd Placer) for the participants with the best entry photographs

Winners will get a scholarship to the Wikimedia Commons Conference 2026.

Photographs will be judged on originality, technical quality, composition, and illustrative merit or usefulness for Wikipedia.

Image: Black-nape Monarch by Raniel Jose Castaneda (CC BY-SA 4.0)
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Black-naped_monarch_or_black-naped_blue_flycatcher_(Hypothymis_azurea)_feeding.jpg

17/11/2025

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍❗️❗️❗️

The CNCH Management Office is now accepting applications for the identified CNCH Management Board (CNCHMB) members.

Kindly check the qualifications and requirements listed. Also, please note that only complete requirements will be accepted.

Contact us for queries and clarifications. Thank you! 🌱

12/11/2025

The Results Are In! 🐦📷

Here are the final rankings from the Subaraw 8th PPUR International Bird Photography Race, held last November 7–8, 2025.
From rare sightings to breathtaking compositions, your photos told powerful stories of our feathered friends.

Thank you for joining us—see you next year for another wild adventure!

10/11/2025

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 8th PPUR International Bird Photography Race 🕊️🌿

Day 3 and Awarding Night — Done! 🎉

What an incredible night it was! As the competition draws closer to its final day, our passionate photographers continue their pursuit across the wild beauty of Puerto Princesa.

Yesterday, we celebrated not only the breathtaking photographs but also the unwavering dedication of every photographer who braved the trails, waited in stillness, and captured the soul of biodiversity through their lenses. 💚

Congratulations to all our winners and talented photographers for showcasing the stunning beauty of Palawan’s feathered wonders! 🏆🌤️

09/11/2025

And that's a wrap for the SUBARAW 8th PPUR International Bird Photography Race! 📸

What an incredible journey it's been - fair skies, amazing captures, and unforgettable moments shared in the wild beauty of Puerto Princesa! 💚🌿

Huge congratulations to our Champion! 🏆 Your shots truly soared above the rest! See you all on the road to a decade of birding! 🔟✨

07/11/2025

Day 1, DONE! 📸

The first day of the SUBARAW 8th PPUR International Bird Photography Race has come to a close — and what a beautiful day it was! Blessed with fair weather, our participants captured the stunning avian wonders of Puerto Princesa in all their glory.

A huge thank you to all birders and photographers for your passion and energy, and to our amazing team for making it all happen. Here’s to a successful first day filled with perfect light, great shots, and unforgettable moments! 🥂

06/11/2025

We’re just 1 day from the Subaraw 8th International Bird Photography Race! 🕊️📸

Today’s featured bird is the Palawan Scops Owl — our mascot for this year's event and one of 27 bird species found only in the province.

A fairly small owl of lowland forest. Dark brown above with a white bar behind the shoulder, and paler and warmer brown below with black marks. Note the wide, shallow V-shape stretching from between the eyes out to the ends of the prominent ear tufts, and the dark facial shield incompletely bordered with white below. Eyes are deep orange. Similar to Mantanani Scops-Owl, which only occurs on small offshore islands off Palawan, but differs in eye color.

Stay tuned as we continue to showcase Palawan’s amazing avian treasures leading up to the big race! 🪶💚

06/11/2025

The excitement is soaring! Tomorrow, the SUBARAW 8th International Bird Photography Race 2025 officially takes flight—and the skies of Puerto Princesa will come alive with the passion of bird lovers from around the world.

📸 32 teams will compete in this year’s race, including proud representatives from Vietnam, Taiwan, and Russia, joining our local bird enthusiasts from across the Philippines in a celebration of biodiversity, artistry, and global friendship.

🌿 These talented birders and photographers will traverse forests, wetlands, and coastal habitats in search of the perfect shot—capturing not just birds, but the spirit of conservation and connection.

🎉 Let’s give a warm welcome to all our teams and cheer them on as they race to showcase the incredible avian life of Palawan!

📍 Follow us for real-time updates, behind-the-scenes stories, and stunning bird photography from the field.

05/11/2025

We’re just 2 days from the Subaraw 8th International Bird Photography Race! 🕊️📸

Today’s featured bird is the Palawan Frogmouth — one of 27 bird species found only in the province.

The only frogmouth species in Southwest Philippines. A medium-sized night bird of lowland forest on Palawan. Male is gray-brown and lightly speckled above with barred flight feathers and tail. Female is more rufous-brown with less patterning. Both sexes have a broken white line above the shoulder and are heavily scalloped with white on the belly, more sparsely on the chest. Note the prominent whiskers around the face. More often heard than seen. Voice is a raspy, whistled “reh-weuu!” with the second note falling.

Stay tuned as we continue to showcase Palawan’s amazing avian treasures leading up to the big race! 🪶💚