Mount Mingan is now just a signature away from being declared as a Critical Habitat for the Philippine Eagle. In 2014, environmental group Haribon Foundation confirmed in an expedition the sightings of an adult pair and a juvenile Philippine Eagle in the Mingan mountains. The participants, composed of village leaders, forest wardens (Bantay Gubat) and community members joined forces to come up with sustainability programs including forest protection law enforcement, forest restoration using native species, biodiversity-friendly livelihood for forest-dependent families and consistent community engagement. During the discussion, citizens lamented the lack of strong law enforcement and rampant illegal forest activities. Mingan, we are also protecting the future of Gabaldon and its people.”To date, all 10 barangays situated around the mountain range have pledged their support to prioritize the protection and restoration of the Mingan mountains.

Source: Manila Times March 15, 2017 16:30 UTC