Two (2) Juvenile Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus) locally known as “Banog” or “Lawin” were recently turned over to the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (PENRO) Masbate.
Following the report of a concerned citizen, the “Banog” or “Lawin” was turned over to PENRO Masbate for further assessment. Consequently, the wildlife was transported to the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Mobo for proper treatment and rehabilitation before its release to the wild in accordance with the Republic Act (RA) 9147 or also known as the “Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act”.
Under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2019-09, Brahminy Kites fall under the category of “Other Wildlife Species” and must be conserved and protected.
The DENR Bicol headed by Regional Executive Director (RED) Francisco E. Milla, Jr., CESO III continuously calls on the public to report such incidents and turnover any wildlife to proper authorities for proper handling and release to its natural habitat. Continuous Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaigns are being undertaken by the DENR, which have caused increasing numbers of public turnovers to the office.
(Source: DENR Bicol)