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ZAMBOANGA City—Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga today led the historic designation of the Pasonanca Natural Park Hhere as the 52nd ASEAN Heritage Park, the 10th of such recognition n the Philippines and the first in the Zamboanga peninsula.
Pasonanca Natural Park, with an area of 17,414 hectares, is a sanctuary of biodiversity in the Zamboanga peninsula. Its dense dipterocarp forests house a diverse range of flora and fauna, including rare species like the Mindanao Bleeding-Heart and the critically endangered Philippine Eagle. The park’s ecological completeness and conservation significance serve as a beacon of hope for biodiversity conservation efforts in the region.
“Its designation as an ASEAN Heritage Park is a testament to the park’s importance on a national and regional scale, highlighting the collective commitment to preserving our natural treasures,” she added.Loyzaga called on all stakeholders to renew their dedication to the conservation and sustainable management of Pasonanca Natural Park and other protected areas across the country.
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