While the word ‘frontliners’ is commonly attributed to doctors, policemen, and even food delivery personnel, it is equally important to recognize 'environmental frontliners'. On September 19, 2022, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recognized the agency's environmental stewards who persevered in protecting the environment despite challenges in their line of duty.
Other than human lives, there’s another victim of the 2017 Marawi siege—the environment. Thus, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), while leading the Land Resource Management Sub-Committee of Task Force Bangon Marawi, spearheaded the “Environmental Peacebuilding” program to bring back the beauty of the environment in Marawi City.
In 2021, the southern part of the Philippines was struck by super typhoon Odette (Rai) which cost the lives and livelihoods of many Filipinos. One of the hard-hit provinces is Dinagat Islands - a hidden paradise in the northeastern part of Mindanao. Despite the devastation, the Dinagatnons stand firm and bravely face their plight with the goal to build back better.
This majestic raptor continues to touch our lives in new ways possible, even in the middle of this ongoing health crisis. Read this article to remember its glory and inspiration.
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