He said the implementation of OBK and establishment of the Special Protected Area Response Team (SPARTA) in 2014 had reduced the incidence of illegal hunting in the country.

Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2023/03/12/igp-more-than-1000-rifle-licences-cancelled-since-2020-to-deter-poaching/

However, Ibanez noted that declaring it as a Protected Area is more permanent and sustainable.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/10/29/meet-mount-nacolods-2-newly-identified-beetles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meet-mount-nacolods-2-newly-identified-beetles

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has suspended its Protected Area Community-Based Resource Management Agreement (PACBRMA) with Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI), it announced on Friday.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1838812/denr-suspends-protected-land-agreement-deal-with-sbsi