The recent death of “Kagsabua”, a released male Philippine Eagle in the hands of a native hunter underscores the lack of education and awareness among many of the Mt. Kitanglad residents on the value of the national bird. The PEF’s conservation and protection efforts can only be sustainable if the community in which these birds live share the same knowledge of and appreciation for the Philippine Eagle, one of the biggest and rarest eagles in the world.
Project Kalumbata will be implemented in at least 28 upland communities and grade schools within the Mt. Kitanglad area through lectures, workshops and fun activities. They will also be assisted in coming up with activities to preserve the forests and the eagles. In the long run, Project Kalumbata is aimed towards a sustained support for eagle research, and -enforcement of the R.A. 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation And Protection Actof 2001 over the death of Philippine Eagle Kagsabua.
Shell volunteers, along with the local community and youth volunteers from various academic institutions, will be working closely with the PEF in rolling out the awareness campaign. They will be trained by PEF resource officers who are equipped with information on the Philippine Eagle, its protection and conservation.
“The Philippine Eagle is symbolic of our country – majestic and soars to great heights if given an opportunity – and just like the Philippines, needs our care to thrive,” said Pilipinas Shell Chairman and President Edgar Chua.
Pilipinas Shell has been a staunch supporter of the Philippine Eagle Foundation since its adoption of the Philippine Eagles “Pag-asa” in 1992 and Magiting in 2005. For years, Pilipinas Shell has been true to its commitment of protecting the environment and preserving our national heritage. For more information, please call the Sustainable Development Unit at 816-6090 or email Chito.S.Maniago@shell.com
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