Philippine Eagle Foundation 2015 Annual Report by Anne Marie Alto

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RESEARCH

LEARNING AND UNDERSTANDING EAGLES MORE TO EFFECTIVELY CONSERVE THEM

CONSERVATION

RESTORING SPECIES AND HUMAN WELL-BEING TOGETHER

FEATURED ARTICLE:

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE EAGLES

THE PEOPLE BEHIND

THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE FOUNDATION

BOARD OF TRUSTEES STAFF

MESSAGE FROM

THE CHAIRMAN

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2015 has been another year of milestones and challenges for the Philippine Eagle Foundation. Our achievements are the products of fruitful partnerships and collaborations with people who compassionately support our mission to save the Great Philippine Eagle. We share our accomplishments with our partners and donors who have resolutely supported our mission. Without them, we would not be able to overcome hardships. Their generosity is instrumental to our present and future ventures. We also share our success with our staff who continues to embrace the mission by executing their best in our different programs.

Carlos Dominguez Chairman

Without these people, our dreams and aspirations for our National Bird cannot be realized. On behalf of the Board, I thank and congratulate you.

MESSAGE FROM

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Our work in 2015 was made possible through the generous support of our partners, our donors, and our board of trustees. We also thak our staff and volunteers who put their heart into this work. I am proud to submit this report in behalf of all of you. This year, we finally made headway in Luzon with the discovery of an active nest. The newly paired Go Phoenix and MVP eagle were able to produce two fertile eggs this breeding season; the first one hatched in December is the 26th eagle chick born and bred at the Philippine Eagle Center.

Dennis Joseph I. Salvador Executive Director

In 2015, the Philippine Eagle Pamana was released back into the wild after nearly three years of intensive rehabilitation. Two months after her release, however, Pamana was found in the forest floor dead from a bullet that went through her breast. But Pamana’s death was not all about loss. It made people more aware of the plight of the Philippine Eagle. It brought attention to the many issues that beset wildlife conservation. Pamana’s plight will be a rallying call for years to come. We launched our new website in May. This will allow people to learn more about the Philippine Eagle, the work we do, and connect with us. These are just some of the highlights of the Foundation’s work for the year 2015. We are grateful for investing in this mission. Thank you for visiting the Center, for your donation, for volunteering, for adopting a bird, or getting a t-shirt from our gift shop. We look forward to your continued partnership and support.

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______________ LEARNING AND UNDERSTANDING EAGLES MORE TO EFFECTIVELY CONSERVE THEM

Life History of Luzon Eagles For over 100 years since the species’ discovery, finding and studying Philippine eagle nests in Luzon had remained elusive. But after four years of patient search, Luzon’s first actively nesting eagle pair and their onemonth-old nestling were finally discovered in April 2015. Thriving in the northern end of the Cordillera Range, this discovery extends the species’ range in the Cordilleras. In the past, some investigators believed this region to be unsuitable for the species. Led by Tatiana Abaño, our biologists gathered valuable information from these Cordillera eagles, including (i) what animals are being fed by the eagle parents to the chick, (ii) the chick’s pattern of growth and development, (iii) how much time is spent by the each parent on the nest, and (iv) how the parents behave towards their chick while on the nest, among others. All are new information for the Luzon population.

Eagle pair in Calanasan, Apayao

Our biologists also tagged the eaglet with a radio (VHF) transmitter. The eaglet flew out of its nest in August 2015 and would stay within its parents’ territory for over a year more. Long-term monitoring summer of 2016.

would

resume

This photo was taken through a telescope.

AN ADULT PHILIPPINE EAGLE FEEDS ITS CHICK IN THE FIRST ACTIVE PHILIPPINE EAGLE NEST DISCOVERED IN LUZON ISLAND IN APAYAO PROVINCE.

Satellite Telemetry We continue to track a female Philippine eagle at Mt. Apo via a miniature GPS transmitter strapped on its back. After the eagle received its GPS tag in 2014, we witnessed several key events of the birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life in the wild: losing its mate to shooting in 2014, single-handedly feeding and caring for its 7-month-old young, courtship attempts with a potential replacement mate three months after the male eagle died, and missing out on pairing up and breeding in late 2015 because the young had over-stayed and still begs for food. All are new information useful for conservation. The young eagle at Mt. Apo was also instrumented with a new solar-powered GPS transmitter in 2015. With this, remote monitoring can last three times longer (i.e., 10 years maximum). The unit also utilizes GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) technology, instead of satellites, to receive and transmit data. With this, more GPS readings can be fixed per day. Tagging an eagle with a solarpowered and GSM-based transmitter that has a longer battery life and allows easier GPS data access is another first for wildlife research in the country.

Tracking Eagle Sinaban at the Mount Apo Natural Park

Latest data showed that the young eagle is still within the nest site. Young eagles are supposedly fully weaned and living away from

parents at age two. And once the young becomes independent, the eagle couple would nest anew. So far, this is only the second instance a young eagle remained food-dependent at two years old and has stayed longer than normal.

Leyte Surveys The search for surviving Philippine Eagles on Leyte Island continued in 2015 but the species proved difficult to find. Only four individuals were detected since the survey began in 2012 — two birds in the Anonang-Lobi Range and Mt. Nacolod Range, respectively. But super typhoon Haiyan destroyed eagle habitats in 2013 and this could have also reduced population numbers. Additional surveys are needed, and also more conservation work. Hunting of eagle prey species seemed rampant, which could also be contributing to further species’ decline.

Eagle survey in Mt. Nacolod, Southern Leyte

Monitoring Eagles in Mindanao We monitored eagle pairs that bred during the 2014–15 season, and those expected to nest this coming 2015–16 season. We verified three pairs that nested in 2014, but only two pairs nested successfully. The egg of the other pair apparently failed to hatch. At least five pairs are expected to nest this season.

Breeding Status of Philippine Eagle Pairs in Mindanao Island Nesting Season

2014–15

2015–16

Location

Status of Nesting

Last verified

Mt. Malindang

Failed, Nest was abandoned

Feb 2015

Mt. Kimangkil

Young at post-fledging stage

Sept 2015

Mt. Kitanglad

Young successfully fledged (flew out of the nest)

Oct 2015

Mt. Macabol

Pair building nest

Nov 2015

Mt. Tipolog

Pair building nest

Nov 2015

Lituban-Quipit Watershed

Pair building nest

Nov 2015

Mt. Mayo

Pair building nest

Dec 2015

Mt. Sinaka

Pair building nest

Dec 2015

Biodiversity and Habitats We documented the birds, mammals, trees, and other wildlife species found inside three eagle habitats in 2015 to further justify its management as “local conservation areas.” Two areas are within Mt. Hamiguitan, which is Mindanao’s first and only UNESCO world heritage site. Biodiversity data helped guide the design of decentralized management of these sites by San Isidro town and Mati City, respectively. The last area is within Mt. Mayo in Tarragona, Davao Oriental. The LGU of Tarragona set the area aside as an eagle sanctuary, and recently as an Environmentally Critical Area (ECA). Additionally, DENR will have it declared as a national “critical habitat.” The Indigenous

Mandaya who are traditional owners of the land, in turn, inscribed the same place as an Indigenous and Community Conserved Area (ICCA) in the UNEP-WCMC registry of global ICCAs. The said local, national, and international proclamations altogether provide multiple layers of protection. Other endemic species such as the yet undescribed species of Rafflesia, IUCN “threatened” species such as the Pinsker’s hawk eagle, and animals that are culturally important to the Mandaya people (e.g. Philippine warty pig and the Philippine deer) further justifies conservation of this eagle habitat.

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RESTORING SPECIES AND HUMAN WELL-BEING TOGETHER

S P E C I E S CONSERVATION

REHABILITATION, RELEASE, AND POST-RELEASE MONITORING

EAGLE MATATAG ALONG TALOMO RIVER

This photo was taken through a telescope.

hree Philippine Eagles were released back to the wild after successful rehabilitation in 2015. Eagle “Matatag” was freed again in January 2015 after its dysfunctional radio tag was replaced. Indigenous Obu Manuvu forest guards of Carmen, Davao City monitored him daily and campaigned in every household and village close to his location to keep him safe. New information on eagle behavior and dispersal were compiled using a combination of remote satellite tracking and real time observations by the guards. Matatag is fully independent in the wild now and has moved farther away from his release site. As a result of daily monitoring, we also realized there could still be a number of unpaired eagles thriving along peripheries of nesting territories at Mt. Apo. Matatag was seen interacting with these “surplus” birds on many occasions. Similarly, eagle “Kalabugao” adjusted well to her release site at Mt. Tago in Bukidnon. She was freed after a brief rehabilitation last April 2015 in Barangay Guhian, Manolo Fortich.

Eagle Kalabugao in Mt. Tago, Bukidnon Kalabugao is seven years old and already sexually mature. We have yet to see her successfully pair up with a wild bird though. Several education outreach with nearby villages and schools were made to help keep her safe. We continue to monitor her progress through her satellite GPS tag. Philippine Eagle “Pamana” was not as fortunate though. She was released at the Mt. Hamiguitan UNESCO Heritage Site on June 12, 2015. For the next two months, she showed similar progress — she was successfully hunting, also interacted with two wild eagles, and was actively hunting on the ground. But she was shot and killed by a local hunter in August 2015. It is sad that the publicities and the charisma of her wellattended release helped little to keep her safe from poaching. The case against the hunter is being pursued.

H A B I TAT CONSERVATION

AMOSIGNON-HIGAONON FOREST GUARDS

PAYAO LOWLAND FOREST. Ensuring the survival of the recently discovered eagle population in Apayao requires lasting habitat protection and management. Using participatory approaches, a Species Conservation cum Rural Development Plan (SCRDP) was developed with three villages surrounding the nesting territory. The holistic plan prescribes the nature of species monitoring, land-use and rural livelihood to protect eagles and 33,000 hectares of forest habitats while ensuring human well-being within the VAFETA conservation area. Plan implementation will begin in 2016.

ITUBAN-QUIPIT WATERSHED (LQW). The LQW covers over 33,000 ha of eagle habitat that to our knowledge contain at least two eagle pairs. The DENR and PEF organized 24 Indigenous Subanen forest guards who would do regular patrols of the nesting sites. We also helped the host community develop a biodiversity-friendly Community Development Plan (CDP). Apart from patrol allowances and field gear support, we will broker development projects as “conservation incentives” to the host village and its forest guards using their CDP. DENR is working to have the area declared as a national “critical habitat” that will be managed by the host community and the LGU of Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte.

T. SUGARLOAF. The survival of every eagle pair matters so that conserving a nesting territory as small as 600 ha is important. This small forest patch functions as a breeding area for the eagle pair in Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur whereas other small forestpatches scattered across the Mt. Sugarloaf range serve as hunting areas. We organized 21 local forest guards who will watch over the breeding eagles and their nest site through regular patrols and education campaigns. Development planning was also facilitated with the host community to save this potential DENR national “critical habitat.”

T. KIMANGKIL. We are working with two Indigenous Higaonon villages to protect over 20,000 ha of forests within the Mt. Kimangkil range in Bukidnon. A total of 51 Indigenous forest guards were trained, equipped, and assisted with patrolling. As a result of initial patrols, an eagle pair and their healthy eaglet was confirmed at one site and an eagle pair in another. Rapid profiling of flora and fauna within the Higaonon ancestral domains were also undertaken with PEF, DENR, and NCIP personnel.

RAKAN VALLEY. By using an integrated rural development approach that strengthens livelihood assets, we have supported Indigenous communities surrounding two eagle nesting sites in the Arakan Valley, North Cotabato. Two villages immediately protect the eagles through their respective forest guards. In return we facilitate continuing capacity building of community organizations, artisanal projects with women, toddler and child education, and agro-forestry in up to 180 ha of unproductive ancestral lands. Small forest patches between Mt. Sinaka and Mt. Mahuson are also being protected because they serve as important stepping stones and refuge for eagles and wildlife crossing nonforest habitats. Over 30 smallholders of 35 ha of farms surrounding these dispersal “pit stops” receive agroforestry training and financial assistance.

T. APO KBA. We cover about 40,000 ha of forest habitats of at least six eagle pairs across the Mt. Apo range. These habitats are communally owned by four Indigenous sister tribes namely Bagobo Tagabawa, Bagobo Klata, Manobo Tinanon, and Obu Manuvu who have native title over these territories. We have assisted these Manobo villages with planning land and resource use within their respective ancestral domains and have trained and supported over 100 forest guards so far, with 80 more being recruited for 2016. Using local knowledge and Indigenous philosophies in synergy with scientific information, we are working towards community-based management of these local conservation areas (LCA). The local government units also assist with integrating Indigenous arrangements on land and resource use with mainstream policies. Three village-based enterprises are also being setup (eco-tourism, almaciga-resin tapping enterprise, and artisanal crafts) to generate income and funds to sustain forest guard patrols.

T. HAMIGUITAN KBA. We support decentralized forest management by three municipalities covering the Mt. Hamiguitan, the only UNESCO World Heritage Site on Mindanao. At the Philippine Eagle Sanctuary in Mati City, 13 forest guards were trained and assisted, with monthly education outreach undertaken with the elementary school where the kids of these forest guards go. An Almacigaresin enterprise is also being piloted with the Mati City forest guards. The same conservation activities were replicated in one community in Governor Generoso, where an eagle tagged in Mati City last 2009 was recently sighted. We worked with San Isidro in generating baseline data on flora and fauna for its local conservation area.

T. MAYO-TAGUB-KAMPALILI KBA. The Indigenous Mandaya communities of Tarragona and Manay in Davao Oriental adopted the Philippine Eagle as a flagship for conserving ancestral domains. By conserving forests that sequester “greenhouse” carbon, they also help in mitigating the illeffects of global climate changes. We assist the Indigenous group with their Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and Protection Planning (ADSDPP) that also targets biodiversity conservation and the reduction of carbon emission from forest degradation and deforestation. Popularly referred to as REDD plus, this conservation cum rural Development scheme fulfills the country’s international pledge to reduce its carbon footprint. A total of 120 Mandaya forest guards are at the forefront of the REDD plus initiative. As tangible incentives to clear environmental services they perform, agroforestry and other livelihood support are provided.

Women of Tumanding, Arakan, North Cotabato making Philippine Eagle plush toys

PEF Biologist Jaire Tuburan during foot patrol depbriefing

INDIGENOUS/LOCAL FOREST GUARDS IN LUZON AND MINDANAO ISLANDS

COMMUNITIES CARING FOR FOREST AND EAGLES: CREATING VALUES FOR GRASSROOTS CONSERVATION by Jason Ibañez

Philippine Eagles and the Indigenous owners of ancestral domains share three things. First, both are forest natives; the forest is the bedrock of their lives and ways. Second, both lost the ancestral forests to development. Lastly, both struggle to survive in what was left of the original tropical forests. It is not hard therefore for forest-dependent, Indigenous villagers to understand the eagle’s

plight and heed the global call to conserve them. They are the perfect stewards of the country’s natural heritage. Upland villagers know the forests and its wildlife like the palm of their hands. While growing up, the forest is a rich playground. Kids explore and learn as they join in during hunting, foraging and farming, until they become self-sufficient adults.

Traditional livelihood also requires precise understanding of forests and its dynamics, as well as resource use practices that do not impair the forestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to provide a steady flow of food, raw materials and other provisions. These sets of information are critical for survival so that belief systems and practices, including religious rituals and community feasts, reinforce such local knowhow. Indigenous systems of knowledge, beliefs, and practices are invaluable assets for biodiversity conservation. Yet despite this cultural capital, many remain poor and marginalized. But this is so not because they are without knowledge and skills. This is so because the present economic system devalues these locally adaptive qualifications over those earned from formal schools and the academia.

We are trying to change that. With the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s international obligation to conserve biodiversity and reduce its carbon footprint, the space (niche) for Indigenous know-how and participation was opened. If the whole nation supports Indigenous villages doing conservation on their behalf, and it can then become a decent means of living for them too, and help them escape the poverty trap. We are now assisting 15 Indigenous villages protecting eagles, its forest habitats and the biological resources it represents across the country. This is our commitment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to facilitate clear conservation results for eagles and biodiversity, as well as socio-economic and cultural outcomes for poor indigenous villages, with support from both the Filipino society and the global community.

S OA R I N G T O G R E AT E R H E I G H T S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY

ur collaboration with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and renowned raptor cinematographer Neil Rettig began as early as 2013. Together with Rettigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production team, we embarked on an intensive documentary project to bring attention on the Philippine eagle especially in the global stage. Using 4K ultra high definition cameras, we documented the Phiippine eagles in their natural habitat in places as far as Sibulan, Davao City and Arakan, North Cotabato where most of the nesting sites are found. Although production is still ongoing, the partnership has so far produced videos, posters, and other educational materials.

AGILA: LABAN NG LAHI

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS Cornell produced educational videos for us. The first video featured the wild Philippine eagle named Kalayaan. It showed the growth stages of the Philippine eagle, its food items, habitat, and threats to its survival. Another video features the foundation’s efforts for the conservation program. Each video has English, Tagalog, and Cebuano versions. These videos are shown to walk-in guests at the Philippine Eagle Center. We also use these videos for the Conservation Education program’s Upland Education campaigns. Cornell is also currently developing posters, new children’s story, and a picture guide for raptor identification. These materials will help us in our campaigns in the upland and the city.

An hour-and-a-half documentary was also produced. Titled, “Agila: Laban ng Lahi,” the documentary looked into the current condition and plight of the Philippine eagle. It was produced together with ABS-CBN. It aired on ABS-CBN’s Sunday’s Best on June 14 with encore airings on the ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC).

UPCOMING DOCUMENTARY Another full-length documentary filmed by Rettig about the Philippine Eagle and the work of the foundation is currently still in the works. It is expected to come out sometime in 2016.

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REHABILITATING EAGLES, AUGMENTING POPULATION

he year 2015 ended with a positive note that will resonate on to the first quarter of 2016. The hatching of Chick#26 or ‘Sinag’ after a two-year drought shows us that the pairs and new pairings have finally kicked off. Mal-imprinted birds have also shown promise with semen production from some males and insemination-ready females. Hopefully, this signals a new cycle of fertile egg production and successful hatching of offspring every breeding season. The juvenile female Philippine Eagle retrieved during the 2nd quarter has fully recovered but is unfit for release due to two missing toes on its left leg. The Pinsker’s HawkEagle pair has started breeding again, giving us an opportunity to continue with our understanding of the species’ biology. All in all, the breeding team is abuzz with heavy but welcome workload this year.

Animal Inventory Admission and successful hatches are reasons the number of individuals in each species increase, while death and releases cause the numbers to decline in our collection. This year, only a few species were turned over. Some were released a few months after rehabilitation while the others were not, due to conditions unfavorable for release. Successful hatches were seen from both the Philippine Eagle and the Pinsker’s Hawk Eagle. A number of mammals were culled due to old age, to give way for the younger generations to propagate. A reticulated python was rescued within the Philippine Eagle Center due to its emaciated nature and inability to hunt prey. The python is at this time undergoing rehabilitation.

Animal Inventory

No. of Individuals

Raptors _________________________________________________ Philippine Eagle White-Bellied Sea Eagle Grey-Headed Fishing Eagle Pinsker’s Hawk-Eagle Philippine Serpent Eagle Brahminy Kite Giant Scops Owl Philippine Scops Owl Grass Owl Gray-Faced Buzzard

34 9 1 6 3 10 3 5 2 3

Mammals _________________________________________________ Long-Tailed Macaque Philippine Brown Deer Philippine Warty Pig Common Palm Civet

21 8 1 3

Reptiles _________________________________________________ Estuarine Crocodile Reticulated Python

Total

Pinsker’s Hawk Eagle

1 2

101 Individuals

Long-Tailed Macaques

Other Raptors

Mammals

All are in good condition. Minor repairs were done on some enclosures and some small raptors were transferred to more secure areas of the Center. A number of ambassador birds used in education for Animal Encounters were tethered and kept at the quarantine area.

Finding food is one of the primary behavior patterns that determine an individual animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immediate survival, so it is important that enrichment activities are given regularly to improve animal welfare. For the mammals that we have at the Center, feeding and foraging activities include devices and programs such as (i) food puzzles to encourage monkeys, civets and the wild boar to forage their food either inside a tube, on the rooftop, scattered at the enclosure, (ii) shifting the frequency of meals for best possible behavior, and (iii) sensory stimulation to practice their fight and flight response like that in the wild through natural structures and substrate resembling those in the wild.

October signals the start of the breeding season for the medium to small sized raptors and the resident Hawk-Eagle pair were observed performing breeding activities, peaking to copulation and egg production. A few birds were admitted to the Center and were released after 2 weeks to a month of treatment and rehabilitation. Most are cases of emaciation and all are fledged juveniles.

Philippine Brown Deer

White-bellied Sea Eagle

Philippine Serpent Eagle

Natural Pairs The Center has four natural pairs: Kalayaan and Robinhood, the oldest pair in the Center; Marikit and Phoenix, 8 years together; LDI and Magiting, and Go Phoenix and MVP, both pairs became compatible in 2013. Below is a summary of their activities this breeding season (2015– 2016):

First in Two Years: 26th PH Eagle Hatched in Captivity ______________________________________________________

Kalayaan and Robinhood

The pair has already produced 10 offspring since they became compatible in 1998 but their egg production has dwindled starting 2006 and the last offspring produced was in 2011. The pair has been observed and seen actively performing breeding activities, peaking to copulation but no eggs has been produced since then. Pairing will be aborted next season and both birds will be introduced to other suitable individuals.

Marikit and Phoenix

This pair started out in 2007 and has been observed to have active breeding activities though no fertile eggs has been produced so far. They were transferred to the secluded breeding area in 2012 to further boost their pairing. This season shows that the female is more adjusted to the place and have produced two eggs, recycled after the first egg was retrieved for artificial incubation. The female will need to practice its incubation skills as she did not incubate both of her eggs after they were laid.

LDI and Magiting

The pair were actively performing breeding activities this season but has failed to produce an egg. The female from this pair has already produced seven offspring from its previous pairing. The current location might not be favorable for the female since its previous enclosure was located in isolation. Measures were undertaken to address this problem but still no egg was produced.

Chick 26 shortly after hatching

In December 7, good news arrived in the form of a newborn eaglet! Through the remarkable efforts of the Philippine Eagle Foundation, another magnificent bird was brought to life. Two years since the last one, the new chick is the 26th to be born in PEF’s Conservation Program in 23 years since Pag-asa, the first Philippine Eagle born and bred in captivity. The eaglet is spry and is in robust health. At two days old, it can already lift its head and get food from forceps. It’s also very attentive

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observant

its

surroundings. This baby eagle is a product of MVP and Go Phoenix — the newly paired eagles who have been remarkably successful at producing two fertile eggs this breeding season. A group of fountain pen enthusiasts, called the Fountain Pen Network, has donated Php 50,000 to help with the baby eagle’s initial needs until the eaglet is adopted.

B R E E D I N G SEASON

his season proved to be promising for the Philippine Eagles with one of the new pairs producing their first fertile egg we had in two years, and one pairing attempt is at the verge of being compatible. One male imprint has again produced semen after two long years of recuperation. It is exciting to have the breeding team busy again with eggs and eaglets. We are optimistic that this is just the start of more challenging work and continued research. Standard protocols are once again tested and fine-tuned as we try to better understand and manage the species in captivity.

Candling. The process of holding a strong light above or below the egg to observe the embryo.

Imprints All male eagles except Pagmamahal showed breeding activities. They were peaking and mounting on their respective keepers but only Tiwala produced viable semen albeit sporadically. All instances of semen produced were inseminated to either Zoom I or Pangarap which were ready for insemination. Despite the almost frequent inseminations to both birds, and with Pangarap showing signs of lethargy, no egg was produced. Pairing Attempts Magilas and Hiyas pairing has further progressed as both were observed nest building side by side. The female has laid an egg twice as stimulated by the activities even though no pre-copulation vocals or copulation attempt was observed from the male yet. The first egg was removed and the second egg was naturally incubated by the female to practice

its incubation skills â&#x20AC;&#x201D; however the egg was broken in the process. For the other pairing attempt, Pin-Pin and Geothermica, both are still adjusting though no aggression was observed so far. Some breeding calls were heard but no nesting activities were observed. Food Animal Production Food animal production this year exceeded the yearly meat requirement of the Center but is only a few percent higher than last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production. No additional meat was purchased even with the weekly live feeding demand for the enrichment of Philippine Eagles. Improvement in of our food production and preparation facilities is underway to cater to the demands of our resident animals as well as in biosafety.

EGGS PRODUCED

EGG NUMBER

DATE LAID

PARENTS

STATUS

PE-B15-001

26 Aug 2015

Go Phoenix and MVP

Infertile; no copulation yet

PE-B15-002

8 Oct 2015

Hiyas

Infertile; under pairing attempt

PE-B15-003

12 Oct 2015

Go Phoenix and MVP

Fertile; double clutched; hatched

PE-B15-004

15 Oct 2015

Marikit and Phoenix

Infertile; some copulation

PE-B15-005

21 Nov 2015

Marikit and Phoenix

Infertile; double clutch

PE-B15-006

26 Nov 2015

Hiyas

PE-B15-007

9 Dec 2015

Go Phoenix and MVP

Infertile; under pairing attempt; double clutch Fertile; triple clutched

PA I R HIGHLIGHT MVP EAGLE AND GO PHOENIX

Go Phoenix and MVP are both rehabilitated birds coming from different locations in Surigao del Sur. The male, MVP, came in injured due to a gunshot wound. Go Phoenix, female, was a juvenile when admitted at the center. She was released but had to be recaptured due to her habituation with humans and human structures. They were paired off two seasons ago and this season was the first time that they produced fertile eggs. Eggs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; since the pair produced two fertile eggs through clutch recycling. As first time parents, both eggs were removed for artificial incubation as conditions are not yet optimum for natural incubation. MVP and Go Phoenix are adopted by PLDT and EDISY Trading, respectively.

Ariela was captured in one of the local traps set up for deer in the Municipality of Wao, Lanao del Sur. Dehydrated and injured, the bird was brought to the Philippine Eagle Center in April for treatment and rehabilitation. The injury started to heal when two of its digits on the affected leg fell off due to the lack of blood supply when it was trapped for approximately two days. Part of its rehabilitation included: prey hunting through live feeding and wing muscle exercise on a large enclosure. This 4-year-old bird is performing well and will soon be part of the breeding program once it reaches sexual maturity. Ariela is adopted by veterinary company Ariela Marketing Co., INC.

E AG L E ARIELA

ADMISSION AND REHABILITATION

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CONNECTING PEOPLE TO NATURE

“The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves.” —Jane Goodall

ducation is a critical component for a successful conservation project. This year, the Upland Education Campaigns and the Center-based Education Program were merged into one conservation Education Program. This will help integrate both Upland and City-based Campaigns having one conservation message — to promote the Philippine Eagle as the country’s pride and symbol.

CENTER-BASED CAMPAIGNS A total of seven schools availed of the Open Classroom Project this year: the University of Southeastern Philippines — Mintal campus, Li Po Chun United World Heritage Hong Kong, Davao Christian High School, Child Development Circular Homes, DOLE Philippines, Modern Day Montessori, and Christian Colleges of Southeast Asia. That’s a 40% increase from last year’s Open Classroom Project. We also started to offer birdwatching this year as part of the Open Classroom Project activity so students would be able to experience nature more. We’re also happy to note that there is an increase in the interest to visit the Philippine Eagle Center. A total of 83,066 visitors were recorded for 2014 and 90,561 visitors were recorded for 2015. That’s an increase of 8% as compared to 2014’s visitor traffic. Looking at the trend in visitor traffic, both 2014 and 2015

shows similar trends when it comes to number of guests visiting the Center which is during summer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the peak season. However, two visitation peaks were recorded for 2015: (1) summer break and (2) in August, during the celebration of Kadayawan festival, and the death of Pamana which may have contributed to the increase in interest to visit the center. Data gathered on visitor traffic show that most of our visitors this year were locals (within the country), while most of the foreign tourists mostly were from the United States of America, Australia, Canada and Germany whose primary reason for visiting is for tourism.

Open Classroom Project (top to bottom): Davao Christian High School, SOS Children, Students of Christian Colleges of Southeast Asia

There is a need to extend our efforts to promote the Philippine Eagle Center more as an education facility where people, especially students, can come to learn about our national bird, and not just merely an attraction in Davao. Survey results also show that guests learned about the Philippine Eagle Center through friends and family. Based on our visitor satisfaction survey, there was a drop in the number of unsatisfied guests in the third and fourth quarter of the year. Common negative feedbacks were cleanliness of the comfort rooms, expensive entrance fee, no telephone area and they wanted bigger enclosures for the birds (not realizing we hold some of the largest raptor enlosures in the world).

Adult 2014

_ _ _ Adult 2015

Youth 2014

Youth 2015

9,000 8,000

No. of Guests

7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 Jan

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Wild Trail

There is an observed increase in the number of visitors supporting the Philippine Eagle Center through the wild trails. From Php113,100 in 2014, a total of Php150,900 was obtained through wild trail donations, and a significant increase in the purchase of the wild trail was observed in the month of August.

CITY CAMPAIGNS Five school caravans were conducted at University of Southeastern Philippines — Obrero Campus, Ateneo de Davao – High School, University of Philippines — Mindanao, and Holy Cross College of Calinan. For the different colleges, we conducted lectures on biodiversity and about the Philippine eagle. But for Ateneo de Davao – High School, they requested for a keeper talk at their school for their students to get to know some of the raptors of the Philippines and get to know the Philippine eagle. We also held an exhibit for the Eco Festival of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office of Davao City at People’s Park where our booth was visited by some prominent individuals like the late city Councilor Leo Avila and Miss Earth Philippines 2015. We also conducted a story telling and coloring activity for kids as part of the Eco Fest. We conducted lectures on Basic Concepts of Wildlife and Habitat Conservation in Polomolok, South Cotabato, on 28 May 2015. This was attended by representatives from the Province of South Cotabato, their partner communities, and from the City Veterinary Office as they are planning to have animal rescue center in their province as part of their biodiversity corridor project. We were also invited by DENR Region 11 last November to conduct a birdwatching orientation for the naturalist guides of Aliwagwag, Davao Oriental.

Ateneo de Davao High School

Philippine Eagle Week Parade

EVENTS

City campaigns were done during the 17th Philippine Eagle Week and Pag-asa’s 23rd hatch day. Students from San Pedro College, Philippine Nikki Jin Kai International School, Davao Christian High School, Holy Cross College of Calinan, University of Southeastern Philippines – Obrero Campus, and University of the Philippines in Mindanao attended Pagasa’s hatch day on January 15. Representatives from the DENR Region 11 and volunteers from AIESEC also came to celebrate. Participants joined the activities which include lectures, film viewing, keeper talk, and games. We were able to gather sponsors for the event from the different Sangguniang Panlalawigan representatives: Hon. Bernard E. Al-ag, Hon. Mabel Sunga Acosta, Hon. Nilo Abellera Jr., Atty. Sara Duterte-Carpio, Hon. Rene Elias Lopez, Hon. Leonardo Avila III, Hon. Joan Bonguyan, Hon. Jimmy Dureza, and Hon. April Mae Dayapi. The event was also supported by Wilson Etrata of 90.7 Love Radio, Felcris Supermarket,

Goldilocks, Guide Davao, Danny Simangan of Bubble Pop Party Needs, Kgwd. Eduardo “Edsan” Santander and Family, Transmodal International Inc., and Ms. Rona Marie Polinar. For Mabuhay’s hatch day, we asked our walk in guests to send their hatch day greetings for Mabuhay. The first 50 guests were also given cupcakes and balloons.

17th PHILIPPINE EAGLE WEEK Exhibits were done during the week from 4–12 June 2015 at SM City Annex, Ecoland. The event started with a biodiversity parade and a program at People’s Park. On the fourth day of the celebration, June 7, Family Day was celebrated at the Philippine Eagle Center. On 8 June, we gave a lecture about Philippine Eagle at the Provincial Capitol of Davao Oriental in Mati as part of their activity for the Philippine Eagle Week.

U P L A N D CAMPAIGNS Upland campaigns are in close collaboration with the Research and Conservation Program. We conducted widespread information and education campaigns in schools and communities in Mt. Hamiguitan Wildlife within the radius where Pamana was proposed to be released. Other information education campaigns done were for the (i) release of Kalabugao in Bukidnon, (ii) monitoring of released eagle Matatag within Davao City, and other projects in Bukidnon and Zamboanga â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a total of 7,731 elementary students, 2,481 high school students, and 1,765 members of the community.

The Table below summarizes the areas where Upland Education campaigns were conducted. Upland education campaigns were sponsored by EGIP Foundation, Boysen, Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund through the Peregrine Fund and Whitley Fund for Nature. ELEMENTARY IEC Date

School

Location

Participants

January 19

Santiago Elementary School

Brgy. Santiago, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

288

January 20

Impakibel Elementary School

Brgy. Maluko, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

January 21

Guilang-Guilang E.S.

Brgy. Guilang-Guilang, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

142

January 22

Guihean Elementary School

Brgy. Guihean, Impasugong, Bukidnon

169

January 27

Don Victoriano Central School

Brgy. Lalud, Don Victoriano, Misamis Occidental

284

January 27

So. Piduan Annex E.S.

Brgy. Lalud, Don Victoriano, Misamis Occidental

June 29

Dela Pena, Narisma, Recano E.S.

Brgy. La Union, San Isidro, Davao Oriental

287

June 30

La Union Elementary School

Brgy. La Union, San Isidro, Davao Oriental

409

July 1

Allab Elementary School

Davao City

189

July 2

Ganatan Elementary School

Davao City

418

July 3

Meocan Elementary School

Davao City

320

July 7

Datu Ladayon Elementary School

Davao City

252

July 8

Sto. Nino Elementary School

Davao City

182

July 9

Salasang Elementay School

Davao City

158

July 30

Mt. Sinai Adventist Academy

Davao City

100

July 2

Talisay Elementary School

Brgy. Talisay, San Isidro, Davao Oriental

352

July 3

Bitaogan Central E.S.

Brgy. Bitaogan, San Isidro, Davao Oriental

308

July 3

Jose P. Laurel Sr. E.S.

Brgy. Maputi, San Isidro, Davao Oriental

107

July 7

Macambol Elementary School

Brgy. Macambol, Mati, City, Davao Oriental

440

July 7

Wagon Elementary School

So. Wagon, Brgy. Macambol, Mati, City, D.O.

186

July 8

Magum Elementary School

So. Magum, Brgy. Macambol, Mati, City, D.O.

195

August 18â&#x20AC;&#x201C;19

Cabuaya Elementary School

Brgy. Cabuaya, Mati City, Davao Oriental

332

August 23

Mangas-as Elementary School

Davao City

132

Barangay Tambobong, Davao City

532

September 8 Tambobong Elementary School November 3

Kiudto Elementary School

So. Kiudto, Brgy. Hagpa, Impasugong Bukidnon

139

November 4

Hagpa Elementary School

Brgy. Hagpa, Impasugong, Bukidnon

311

November 5

Mintapud Elementary School

So. Mintapod, Brgy. Hagpa, Impasugong, Bukidnon

So. Kalampigan, Brgy. Kalabugao, Bukidnon

November 9 Kalampigan Elementary School

Nov 10

Guilang-guilang E.S.

Brgy. Guilang-Guilang, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

173

Nov 26

Dakayakan Elem. School

Brgy. Dakayakan, Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur

Nov 27

Piwan Primary School

Brgy. Piwan, Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur

Pisompongan Elementary School Brgy. Pisompongan, Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur

Nov 27

178

Dec 4

Baliguian Central E.S.

Poblacion, Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte

193

Dec 7

Linay Elementary School

Brgy. Linay, Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte

HIGH SCHOOL IEC January 27

Don Victoriano Central School

Brgy. Lalud, Don Victoriano, Misamis Occidental

202

June 30

Bitaogan National High School

Brgy. Bitaogan, San Isidro, Davao Oriental

367

July 6

Macambol National High School

Brgy. Macambol, Mati City, Davao Oriental

295

July 9

Manuel Nasser Sr. National H.S.

Brgy. La Union, San Isidro, Davao Oriental

407

Sep 7

Tambobong National High School

Barangay Tambobong, Davao City

326

Dec 2

Holy Trinity High School

Poblacion, Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur

290

Poblacion, Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte

329

Dec 3

Josefina Herrera Cerilles State College

Dec 4

Baliguian National High School

Dec 11

Balunu Elementary School

So. Balunu, Brgy. Salaan, Pasonanca, Zamboanga City

171

COMMUNITY IEC January 18

Kalabugao Release

Function Hall, Brgy. Santiago, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

January 19

Kalabugao Release

Zone 6, Brgy. Santiago, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

January 20

Kalabugao Release

So. Impakibel, Maluko, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

January 21

Kalabugao Release

Hall, Brgy. Guilang-Guilang, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

January 20

Kalabugao Release

January 22

Kalabugao Release

Gym, Brgy. Guihean, Impasugon, Bukidnon

May 12

Pamana Release

Brgy. La Union, San Isidro, Davao Oriental

May 13

Pamana Release

May 14

Pamana Release

May 15

Pamana Release

Purok Miape, La Union, San Isidro, Davao Oriental

May 15

Pamana Release

Purok Pakisama (Katangawan), La Union, San Isidro, Davao Oriental

May 17

Pamana Release

May 19

Pamana Release

Brgy. Maputi, San Isidro, Davao Oriental

May 19

Pamana Release

Brgy. Bitaogan, San Isidro, Davao Oriental

Km. 11/So. Kalinawan, Brgy. Guihean, Impasugon, Bukidnon

(Tumalite and Mahayag) So./Purok Tumalite, Brgy. La Union, San Isidro, D.O. (Pakisama, Mag-uuma, New Society) Purok Pakisama, La Union, San Isidro, D.O.

Brgy. Talisay (Tingao, Magtalinga, Matangub), San Isidro, Davao Oriental

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May 20

Pamana Release

Brgy. Sto. Rosario (Mabuhay, Masadya, Dungga), San Isidro, Davao Oriental

May 21

Pamana Release

Eco-Park, Tumalite, La Union, San Isidro, Davao Oriental

June 27

Pamana Release

July 7

Pamana Release

July 8

Pamana Release

July 8

Pamana Release

So. Catmonan, Macambol, Mati City, Davao Oriental

July 9

Pamana Release

Purok 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mahayag, Maputi, San Isidro, Davao Oriental

July 9

Pamana Release

So. Tubigon, Bitaogan, San Isidro, Davao Oriental

July 1

Matatag Monitoring

Barangay Allab

July 2

Matatag Monitoring

Barangay Ganatan

July 3

Matatag Monitoring

Barangay Meocan

July 7

Matatag Monitoring

Barangay Datu Ladayon

July 8

Matatag Monitoring

Barangay Sto. Nino

July 20

Matatag Monitoring

Barangay Salasang

August 23

Matatag Monitoring

So. Mangas-as, Brgy. Tambobong, Davao City

August 24

Matatag Monitoring

So. Kisagay, Brgy. Tambobong, Davao City

Sep 5

Matatag Monitoring

So. Macopa and So Laputan, Brgy. Tambobong, Davao City

Sep 6

Matatag Monitoring

So Licuyan, Brgy. Tambobong, Davao City

Sep 7

Matatag Monitoring

Barangay Hall, Barangay Tambobong, Davao City

Sep 8

Matatag Monitoring

So. Balacan 1 and 2, Brgy. Tambobong, Davao City

Sep 9

Matatag Monitoring

Purok Paglaum,Lingi and Langunoan So. Kidali, Brgy. Tambobong, Davao City

Nov 5

Hagpa

So. Mintapod, Hagpa, Impasugong, Bukidnon

Nov 10

Hagpa

Purok 4, Guilang-Guilang, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

Nov 27

Zamboanga

Brgy. Piwan, Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur

Nov 27

Zamboanga

Brgy. Pisompongan, Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur

Nov 27

Zamboanga

Brgy. Dakayakan, Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur

Nov 28

Zamboanga

Brgy. Duelic, Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur

Nov 28

Zamboanga

Brgy. Matalang, Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur

Dec 5

Zamboanga

Brgy. San Jose, Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte

Dec 5

Zamboanga

Brgy. Linay, Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte

Dec 11

Zamboanga

So. Balunu, Salaan, Pasonanca, Zamboanga del Norte

So. Dumagooc (Purok 7&8), Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental

So. Wagon, Macambol, Mati City, Davao Oriental Magum, Macambol, Mati City, Davao Oriental

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REVISITING CABUAYA

Cabuaya in Mati, Davao Oriental, is the only known Philippine eagle nest site in Mount Hamiguitan Wildlife Sanctuary. Since 2005, efforts have been made to declare the area as a Critical Habitat for Philippine Eagle. For 2015, we started a pilot campaign integrating arts and Philippine eagle awareness for conservation education in Cabuaya Elementary School and Luban Elementary School under the Cabuaya Initiative Project funded by the Local Government of Mati. The Cabuaya Initiative allowed us to get to know better the community of Cabuaya and Luban through their children. Several art workshops were conducted together with our volunteer artist. The goal of the project is to determine social values of children with regards to the forest and the Philippine eagle. We have also showed the video produced by Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Pre-test of the video has revealed children drawing a Philippine eagle shot in the forest or trees being cut in the forest,

while post-test of the video showed kids drawing a forest with a pair of Philippine eagles taking care of their young. Based on the workshop and interview results from Cabuaya and Luban, there is a need to heighten awareness on the importance of the forest and the Philippine eagle to their community. Initial data revealed that the children put value on things that can help them survive like fish for food, their houses, and their place of learning like school. They also put value on trees, but not for their ecological role, but for their role as raw material for boat making or for construction. Continued campaign in the area has also revealed that the community and the children are aware about the environmental problems in the area but no visible actions to address these problems were observed. We recommend a continued and more active involvement of the adults and the teachers in the education campaign and hopefully to extend our education campaign in the area. Education campaign started in August 2015 and will end in March 2016.

Students of Cabuaya Elementary School Brgy. Cabuaya, Mati City, Davao Oriental

PARTNERS

Wild Bird Club of the Philippines – Davao

Pete Simpson of Wild Bird Club of the Philippines – Davao has been helping us with our birdwatching activities here at the Philippine Eagle Center through the use of their binoculars, technical assistance, as well as promoting the Philippine Eagle Center to other birdwatchers. An added attraction for interested birdwatchers was the presence of the Mindanao Silvery Kingfisher. It was observed at the wild pig enclosure. There were also other kingfishers recorded at the Center such as the rare and endemic Rufous-lored kingfisher, Collared kingfisher, Whitethroated kingfisher, and the migratory, Ruddy kingfisher. This is supported further by WBCP’s tandem Adrian and Trinket Constantino.

Ecoteneo of Ateneo de Davao Grade School and High School

Ecoteneo of Ateneo de Davao Grade School and High School has identified the Philippine Eagle Foundation as one of their partner communities for the year. They took active participation in the Philippine Eagle Week and Pag-asa’s hatch day. More discussions will be done to strengthen our partnership with Ecoteneo.

Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and Sorority

In support of Philippine Eagle conservation, the Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and Sorority conducted a storytelling activity and a Philippine Eagle Forum as part of their activities for their anniversary. They have a partner indigenous community in Barangay Manuel Guianga, Davao City, where they conducted a storytelling activity using the story “Fly Malaya Fly”, which is also used for upland campaigns and center based campaigns for grade school students.

For high school and college students, they conducted a Philippine Eagle Forum inviting the Philippine Eagle Foundation as resource person. The forum resulted to students from Brokenshire College of Toril to get involve in our volunteer program and talks had been ongoing for a possible partnership with Philippine Science High School.

Friends of the Philippine Eagle

Two volunteer orientations were conducted in March 2015, which resulted to some of them being part of our current active volunteers. Students who participated in the orientations also spend a few hours helping us clean our surroundings. Another visitation was done in December for their new Biology students.

VOLUNTEERS This year, we conducted several volunteer orientations for interested individuals. Out of the 108 individuals who participated in the orientation, we have 11 active volunteers from University of Southeastern Philippines and five active high school volunteers from Brokenshire College of Toril. They were able to experience field work with our Research and Conservation Team and are helping with tour guiding and assisting with other activities at the Philippine Eagle Center. We had two volunteers outside of Davao who spend their vacation assisting at the Philippine Eagle Center. Both are veterinary medicine students, one from Central Mindanao University and another was from University of the Philippines-Los Banos. Several students from different schools with different background conducted their On-theJob Training at the Philippine Eagle Center: forestry students from Mindanao State

University-Naawan Campus; a biology student from Central Mindanao University; and Agribusiness students from University of Southeastern Philippines-Mintal campus.

A few professionals visited and shared their expertise with the staff and volunteers. We had speakers from the Philippine Disaster Recovery Foundation who shared their experiences in Marine Protected Areas and Education for Marine Conservation. Neil Rettig and Joe Atkinson gave a talk about training raptors and their love for the Philippine Eagle. Lisa Dans gave a talk about Natural Farming and Ecology, and Dr. Juan Carlos Gonzales from University of the Philippines-Los Banos talked about Hornbill evolution, ecology, and Ethnoornithology. Another professor from the same university, Dr. Ryan de Chavez, gave a talk on land snail research. Foreign volunteers from AIESEC Cycle 5 to 8 came this year. These students are Asian and European nationals who came to learn about the Philippine eagle and assisted with some of the tasks at the Philippine Eagle Center. We had a volunteer from Spain, David Perez and Alejandro Legor, and from Australia â&#x20AC;&#x201D; James Atkins and Stuart Broadley. Stuart has donated falconry equipment to the Philippine Eagle Center, and David raised funds for the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books.

OCTOBER

2012

Pamana was first brought to the center when she was rescued by PEF at the Gabunan Range in Iligan City. She had two gunshot wounds, one on her left wing and another on her left breast. She underwent rehabilitation at the center for the next three years.

AUGUST 10

2015

AUGUST 16

The PEF team noticed that the radio signals they were getting from Pamana were in “mortality” mode, indicating that the unit has not moved for at least six hours. The team then went on to trace the location of the transmitter.

JUNE 12

2015

She was released back into the wild at the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary in Barangay (village) La Union in San Isidro town in Davao Oriental. The release of Pamana was made possible through funding from our partners Boysen Philippines, Shell Philippines, Globe Telecom, Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, and Kim and Feli Atienza. The local governments of Davao Oriental Province, the towns of San Isidro, Mati City and Governor Generoso, the Hamiguitan PAMB and many more local stakeholders also provided valuable support.

PAMANA

LIVES ON

After days of searching for Pamana, the team found her decomposed carcass near a creek below the thick forest where she was released. Necropsy was done at the Philippine Eagle Center. It showed a 5 mm bullet hole on the right chest of Pamana. Our veterinarian, Dr. Ana Lascano said that the bird could have suffered from gun shot wounds leading to possible trauma.

AUGUST 20

2015

The #JusticeForPamana campaign on crowdfunding site Indiegogo was launched. While the campaign was not able to achieve its goal, it was still successful enough to raise $2,967.42. A big chunk of this was from the Atienzas.

The death of Pamana last August made headlines both local and international. This once again opened the discourse on releasing eagles back to the wild, with some people even diminishing the significance of release. In spite of this, the foundation still believes in the importance of releasing eagles back to their natural habitat. With the help of our partners and our local forest guards who have volunteered to protect the nesting territories, we shall carry on with our mission while strengthening our calls for the enforcement of existing wildlife protection laws. Ultimately, Pamana’s death is another reminder that the plight of the Philippine Eagle should not be ignored. We, the Filipino people, should participate in any way that we can and at the same time call for wildlife protection laws reforms and enforcement.

2015

UPDATES A search operation for the hunter was conducted in December but to no avail. The foundation’s lawyers from the Alternative Legal Assistance Center (SALIGAN) are currently reviewing the affidavits.

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BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE EAGLES

With the help of our partners and collaborators, our efforts to advance the foundation and its mission locally and internationally have been realized in 2015. External support is invaluable to our conservation

programs and awareness campaigns in further engaging the public to participate in the cause. In 2015 alone, we have forged strategic partnerships and launched landmark projects. We can attest that these ventures will ensure a bright future for the foundation.

Adopt a Philippine Eagle Stuffed Toy Keeping endangered species or any wildlife animal is against the law. But now everyone can keep a Philippine Eagle in its huggable form — the Philippine Eagle stuffed toy. Priced at Php 565, proceeds from purchase of the adorable stuffed toys will further the awareness campaigns and support PEF’s research and conservation programs. Through the support of Marco Polo Hotels, led by Marco Polo Davao, the stuffed toys are available at the Philippine Eagle Center, Marco Polo Ortigas, Marco Polo Hotel Cebu, and online via PEF’s website.

PH Eagle on M Magazine’s Cover Page

One of our captive birds, Magilas (adopted by UCPB GEN) made history for being the first nonhuman to ever grace the cover of M (Mindanao) magazine. The issue was released on December 2015. Copies available in 200 magazine stands nationwide feature the cover story written by PEF Research and Conservation Director Jayson Ibañez entitled “Saving Mindanao’s Ecological Treasures” which tackles Mindanao’s share of unique biodiversity.

Website Launch

The Foundation launched its new website on May 29 at the Marco Polo Hotel Davao. The new website, www.philippineeaglefoundation. org, allows users to catch the latest updates and news on the Philippine Eagle as well as online donation using their credit cards. It also features online reservation where guests can book their visit to the Philippine Eagle Center, a gallery of the Foundation’s photos and videos, and archive of educational resources made available for teachers and students. PEF’s new website also welcomes the spirit of volunteerism by calling out those who wish to assist in the Center’s day-to-day operations. The website’s revamp was made possible through the initiative of Ms. Felicia Atienza, a member of the PEF Board of Trustees.

2015 PHILIPPINE EAGLE ADOPTORS

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Ariela

Avida

Bighani

Dakila

Enchanting Kagitingan

Fighter

Geothermica

Go Phoenix

Hiyas

Imbulog

Kaibigan

Kalayaan

Lakpue

LDI

Lourdes

Mabuhay

Anonymous

2015 PHILIPPINE EAGLE ADOPTORS

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Magilas

Maginoo

Magiting

Marikit

Mindanao

MVP Eagle

Pag-asa

Pagmamahal

Mr. Uy Ching Siong Cang

Pangarap

Phoenix

Pin-Pin

Sambisig

Scout Binay

Thor

Tiwala

Zoom I

VP Jejomar Binay

Mr. & Mrs. Atienza

Staffhouse International Resources

2015 PARTNERSHIPS AND EVENTS

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The Apo Legacy Project is the PEF’s partnership with CEMEX. Through the project, CEMEX will support the protection of at least seven Philippine eagle pears, a quarter of the known eagle pairs actively being monitored by the PEF on Mt. Sinaka, North Cotabato.

Cemex Foundation Philippines and PEF for the APO Legacy Project

It also involves a 3-year conservation plan that will support five communities of the Sinabadan Indigenous Peoples’ Organization, specifically the Bagobo Tagabawa’s livelihood, forest guarding, and eagle monitoring. Furthermore, the project will also launch advocacy campaigns to further the communities’ participation in conservation and to intensify habitat protection and awareness for the Philippine eagle.

Enchanted Kingdom (EK), also the adoptor of Philippine Eagle Enchanting Kagitingan, officially announced to the public their committment and support to the conservation and preservation of our national bird as part of their partnership with the PEF. They will also launch a new state-of-the-art simulator attraction that will take guests on an exhilarating experience in 2016 called the AGILA.

Enchanted Kingdom’s The Agila Project

In August 2015, Seda Abreeza partnered with the foundation by raising awareness about the Philippine Eagle and its plights. The hotel’s drink of the month called “Ascend” (sold at Php 238 per glass — a lambanog and pomelo-based cocktail) was dedicated to Philippine eagle Fighter. Part of the sales of this drink went to the foundation.

Seda-Abreeza Kadayawan Initiative for the Philippine Eagle

The preserved remains of “Diola”, mother of Pag-asa and Pagkakaisa was also exhibited at the hotel lobby during the whole month of August.

2015 2015 FUNDRAISING FUNDRAISING EVENTS EVENTS

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Marco Polo Davao organized the second annual Ride for the Eagle, a 23-kilometer fun bike ride on March 22 to raise funds for the PEF. The event was participated by 100 bikers from all over Davao City. The fun bike ride was able to raise Php 100, 000, in which all proceeds went to the foundation. Ride for the Eagle Year 2

With Balik Bukid and Junk Not, we launched the THUMBS UP FOR MANDAYA fundraising campaign last June to raise funds for the benefit of the Nagas Primary School and the Mandaya community in Taragona, Davao Oriental — a nesting ground for Philippine eagles. The project was able to raise Php 12,000.00 THUMBS UP FOR MANDAYA

Fountain Pen Network, an interest group for fountain pens, was able to raise Php 50,000 for Sinag, who was then called Chick 26.

Cemex Foundation Philippines and PEF for the APO Legacy Project

At the time, Sinag was still up for adoption, which is why the money they PEF iswas the Beneficiary Sportshub’s donated intendedofto be usedColor for Dash the baby eagle’s initial needs until someone decides to adopt it.

2015 FUNDRAISING EVENTS

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The Davao leg of the Color Dash fun run was held on November 2015. The activity was organized by Sportshub and Mulatto. Portion of the proceeds went to the PEF. Color Dash Fun Run for the PEF

2015 IN-KIND DONATIONS

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Balik Bukid Raises Funds for PEF

Globe Telecom donates one-year free internet access to the PEF

Kim Atienza donates TATA Xenon XT

MESSAGE FROM

THE TREASURER

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There has been a significant improvement in the financial standing of the Philippine Eagle Foundation; adoptions were made by several partners and donations consistently came pouring in. We’ve also seen an increase in visitors in the center during the past year. These have translated into more revenues for the foundation and more provision for our conservation efforts.

Johnson Ongking Treasurer

Thank you again to our donors, to the staff, to the supporters — those who have been with us since the early days of the foundation — and to those who have helped the foundation in its efforts to save and protect the Philippine eagle. We hope that we will continue to work together in our mission to protect and save our national bird.

INDEPENDENT

AUDITOR'S REPORT

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT The Board of Trustees Philippine Eagle Conservation Program Foundation, Inc. Philippine Eagle Center, Malagos, Baguio District Davao City Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Philippine Eagle Conservation Program Foundation, Inc. comprise the statements of financial position as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the statements of revenues and fund balance and cash flows for the years then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Medium-sized Entities (PFRS) for SMEs, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Philippine Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Philippine Eagle Conservation Program Foundation, Inc. as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Mediumsized Entities (PFRS for SMEs). Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The supplementary information on taxes paid and accrued (Note 14), and the schedules of sources of funds and applications and contributions and donations at the end of the reporting period are presented for the purpose of complying with the disclosure requirement of the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Securities and Exchange Commission and are not required part of the basic financial statements. Such information and additional schedules are the responsibility of the Management. They have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements, and in our opinion, fairly state in all material respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole. ELISES & CIUDADANO By:

JOSE Q. ELISES

CPA Certificate No. 26425 TIN 102-445-457 SEC Accreditation No. 1322-A (Group B) valid until June 9, 2016 BIR Accreditation No. 19-001879-1-2014 valid until March 24, 2017 PTR. No. 6628607 (January 8, 2016)

Davao City, Philippines May 20, 2016

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION YEAR ENDED: DECEMBER 31 ASSETS 2014 2015 CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents

Ps. 9,414,651

Accounts Receivable

2,998,750

Prepayments 100,228 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

12,513,629

Ps. 11,397,681 3,828,981 15,226,662

NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property Equipment - Net

Ps. 3,737,596

Ps. 3,559,735

Fund Held for Future Porjects

2,218,438

2,245,580

Other assets 97,500

97,500

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

6,053,534

5,902,815

TOTAL ASSETS

18,567,163

21,129,477

Ps. 2,729,995

Ps. 4,013,444

4,124,250

4,334,019

6,854,245

8,347,463

Unrestricted

1,310,691

1,067,469

Restricted

10,402,227

11,714,545

11,712,918

12,782,014

18,567,163

21,129,477

LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITY Accounts Payable NON-CURRENT LIABILITY Retirement Benefit Obligation

TOTAL LIABILITY FUND BALANCE

TOTAL TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE

REVENUES

2014

2015

Grant and Donation

Ps. 12,997,131

Ps. 19,606,055

Gate Receipts

5,285,530

9,233,368

Eagle Adoption Program

4,009,346

3,104,009

Gain on Foreign Exchange Transaction

23,559

6,612

Interest 36,982

32,691

Membership Fees 693,000 Others

2,981,480

TOTAL REVENUE

26,027,028

775,000 3,442,099 36,199,834

EXPENSES Salaries & Other Benefits

7,141,867

Ps. 9,468,886

Project Devâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t & Implementation

5,517,979

6,368,399

Biological Studies

3,899,635

5,528,621

Meetings & Conferences

2,340,191

2,628,218

1,482,562

2,349,617

1,082,514

1,120,857

983,864

1,442,851

895,349

989,774

560,521

2,464,888

351,529

572,408

Camp Supplies & Materials

329,501

248,057

Office Supplies & Materials

289,337 517,374

Trainings & Consultation Eagle & Wildlife Subsistence

Depreciation Repairs & Maintenance

Education Campaign & Awareness

Transportation and Travel

Utilities 237,884 240,009 Professional Fee

101,689 214,293

Communication 96,940 255,315 Loss of Foreign Exchange

76,557

60,746

Documentation 64,809 78,712 Miscelleneous

257,484

557,801

25,710,212

35,106,826

EXCESS EXCESSOF OFREVENUES REVENUESOVER OVEREXPENSES EXPENSES

316,816 1,616,654

1,093,008 X,XXX,XXX

Fund Balance, Beginning of Year

11,202,102

11,712,918

TOTAL EXPENSES

Prior Period Adjustment 194,000

Fund transfer AS RESTATED FUNDBALANCE, BALANCE,END ENDOF OFYEAR YEAR FUND

11,396,102 Ps. Ps.11,202,102 11,712,918

(23,912)

11,689,006 Ps. XX,XXX,XXX P.s. 12,782,014

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

2014

Excess of Revenues over Expenses

2015

316,816

1,093,008

194,000

Adjustments to reconcile excess of revenues over expenses to net cash provided operating activities: Prior-period Adjustments Fund transfer Depreciation Gain on Foreign Exchange Transactions

Loss on Foreign Exchange Transaction

(23,912)

983,864

1,442,851

(23,559)

(6,612)

76,557

60,746

Changes in Working Capital

Increase in Accounts Receivable

(983,520)

(830,231)

Decrease (increase) in Prepayments

34,459

Increase (decrease) in Accounts Payable

1,258,607

1,283,449

(95,000)

1,762,224

3,119,527

Retirement of Assets

23,300

Capital Expenditures

(512,380)

(1,264,990)

Net Cash used in Investing Activities

(489,080)

(1,264,990)

Increase in other assets Net Cash Generated From Operating Activites

100,228

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Retirement Benefit Obligation

209.769

EFFECT EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH ANDAND CASH EQUIVALENTS EFFECT OFOF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH CASH EQUIVALENTS

264,675 (52,998)

209,769 XXX,XXX (54,134)

Net Increase in Cash Equivalents

1,429,915

2,010,172

Cash & Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year

10,203,174

1,633,089

P.s. 10,203,174 11,633,089

XX,XXX,XXX P.s. 13,643,261

Cash & Cash Equivalents

9,414,651

11,397,681

Fund Held for Future Projects

2,218,438

2,245,580

Total

11,633,089

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR OF YEAR CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END

Composed of:

You may view the full copy of the NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS at the Philippine Eagle Center in Malagos, Davao City

13,643,261

NETWORKS & LINKAGES

The Philippine Eagle Foundation is a member of the following bodies: DAVAO CITY

Mt. Apo Protected Area Management Board Regional Ecotourism Council Mindanao Environment Forum Volunteer Organizations Information Coordination and Exchange (VOICE) Network Malagos Barangay Tourism Council

DAVAO ORIENTAL DAVAO ORIENTAL Philippine Eagle Sanctuary Management Council, Mati

BUKIDNON BUKIDNON

Bukidnon Watershed Protection and Development Council (BWPDC) Provincial Development Council (PDC) Mt. Kitanglad Protected Area Management Board NGO Sectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Forum Malaybalay City Development Council

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL

Philippine Eagle Working Group Rainforest Restoration Initiative (RFRI) Population, Health, and Environment Network International Union for the Conservation of Nature Conservation Breeding Specialists Group Reintroduction Specialists Group Wildlife Conservation Network Southeast Asian Zoos Association Asian Regional Network of International Zoo Educators Eagle Conservation Alliance

HELPING HANDS GRANTS

Biodiversity Partnership Project (BPP) BPP, UNDP, & GEF B+WISER Key Species Assessment Project B+WISER Cabuaya Initiative City Government of Mati Caring for Banwa: Indigenous Community-Based Conservation of Environmentally Critical Areas in Eastern Mindanao Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation, Inc. Conservation Breeding Program Davao City Government Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association Communities Caring for Forests and Eagles: Conservation of Philippine Eagles on Mindanao Island Whitley Fund for Nature Peregrine Fund Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation Within the Unprotected Region of the Mt. Apo Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Gerry Roxas Foundation, Inc. Enhancing REDD+ Readiness and Biodiversity Conservation Among Indigenous Communities in Manay and Tarragona, Davao Oriental Through Ancestral Domain Title (CADT) Processing and ADSDPP Formulation GIZ Forest Corridor Development Program in Arakan, North Cotabato Foundation for the Philippine Environment Globe Telecom PLDT Forest Protection Cum Sustainable Agriculture in Sitio Sicao Life Bank Foundation, Inc. Forest Protection Cum Sustainable Livelihood in Obu Manuvu Community in Brgy. Carmen, Baguio Dist., Davao City

EGIP

Improving Competitiveness in Tourism (TA-8334 PHI) DOT-ADB-Canada International Development Authority Philippine Eagle Camera Project Raptor Resource Project Philippine Eagle Matatag Post-Release Monitoring and IEC in Brgy. Carmen, Baguio Dist., Davao City Pacific Paint (Boysen) Phils., Inc. Philippine Eagle Pamana Release in Mt. Hamiguitan Pacific Paint (Boysen) Phils., Inc. Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. Mr. and Mrs. Kim and Felicia Atienza Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Globe Telecom Philippine Eagle Research, Monitoring, and Advocacy in the Northern Cordillera Range in Calanasan, Apayao San Roque Power Corporation Micro Grant Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation, Inc. Reintroducing Philippine Eagles in Leyte: Saving the King of Birds UP Institute of Biology DENR-BMB Sagip Banwa Forest Corridor Restoration by Indigenous Peoples in Mati City, Davao Oriental and Arakan, North Cotabato Department of Finance Counterpart fund donated by: Mr. Carlos G. Dominguez Ms. Felicia Atienza Del Monte Pacific Ltd. Pacific Paint (Boysen) Phils., Inc. Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. San Roque Power Corp. Satellite Telemetry Research in Mindanao Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund

HELPING HANDS DONORS

Lamoiyan Corporation • P.T. Funworld Prima • Pilipinas Taj Autogroup Globe Telecom • San Miguel Brewery • PTFCF Redevelopment Corp. Marco Polo Davao • Seda Abreeza • Enchanted Kingdom • Fort Worth Zoo Brokenshire Integrated Health Ministries, Inc. • Wild Bird Club Of The Philippines Circular Home Early Childhood Development • Marshville Elementary School Mr. & Mrs. Kim & Felicia Atienza • Mr. Mariano Pamintuan IV (Guardian) Mrs. Aymone Pamintuan (Keeper) • Ms. Allison Pamintuan (Explorer) Ms. Yanna Marie Roque (Explorer) • Ms. Veira Marlo Roque (Explorer) Ms. Ma. Filonila Alcaraz & Mr. Jose Eugenio Arguelles Pandayan Bookshop Kaibigan Card Members • Ride For The Eagle Year 2 Participants Color Dash Participants • Mr. David Perez Gonzalez Ms. Maria Mercedes Ferrer & Dr. Jorge Emmanuel (Raptor Adoptor) Dr. Ma. Estrella L. Goco (Raptor Adoptor) __________________________________________ MEMBERS

Robert Lehmann • Atty. Emmanuel Paras • Emily Abrera Felicia Atienza • Dr. Perry Ong • Dr. Rick Watson • Mr. Bienvenido Tan, Jr. • Alex Eduque

PTFC Redevelopment Corp. • Marco Polo Davao • San Roque Power Corp. Pacific Paint (Boysen) Phils., Inc • Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. Elanco Animal Health • Del Monte Pacific Ltd. __________________________________________ EAGLE WEEK SPONSORS

Twin Pines • Davao Central Chemical Corp. • Davao Dencia’s Restaurant • DOLE Philippines Roshen’s Catering Services • Pinnacle Hotel • PAGCOR • Ahfat Seafoods Plaza • Fair Trading Farmacia Suy Hoo • Jhaymarts Industries Matina • Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp. • GH Enterprises Five Star Hardware • Skylight Hardware • Escapes Unlimited Travel and Tours • Digital Interface SM City Davao • People’s Park • Love Radio _________________________________________ LGU PARTNERS

Mayor Rody R. Duterte, Davao City Government • Mayor Rene V. Rubino & Vice Mayor Jennifier Anarna Pangilinan, Arakan, North Cotabato • Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon, Province of Davao Oriental • Mayor Carlo P. Rabat, City of Mati • Mayor Justina Yu, San Isidro • The late Mayor Elias K. Bulut Sr. & Incumbent Mayor Martin Lucero Lawat, Calanasan, Apayao __________________________________________

TRAINING GRANTS The Philippine Eagle Foundation is one of the recipients of the grant ‘Improving Competitiveness in Tourism’ by the Department of Tourism, Asian Development Bank, and the Government of Canada. This is part of a skills development program awarded to hotels, resorts, and tourist destinations in the Philippines to improve their tourism services. This year, PEF staff, volunteers, and partner communities were trained in the following:

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ON CUSTOMER SERVICE

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ON HOUSEKEEPING

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ON FOOD & BEVERAGE

January 20–25 • PEF Staff, Volunteers, Community Partners

February 24–27 • PEF Staff, Volunteers, Community Partners

March 16–19 • PEF Staff, Volunteers, Students, Community Partners

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ON COMMERCIAL COOKING March 27–30 • PEF Staff, Volunteers, Students, Community Partners

COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING FOR PEC STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS August 26–28 • PEF Staff & Volunteers

PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING FOR PARTNER INDIGENOUS COMMUNITYDOING PHILIPPINE EAGLE CONSERVATION

ENHANCING EFFICIENCY OF EXTERNAL TOURISM GROUPS ON CONSERVATION ADVOCACY

November 4–6 • Community Partners

November 23–24 • Community Partners

FACILITATING EFFECTIVE PEC & COMMUNITY-BASED BIRDWATCHING TOURS September 26–28 • PEF Staff, Volunteers, Community Partners

Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND by Anne Marie Alto

Philippine eagles are highly intelligent creatures. To see them glide in the air is majestic. And behind every eagle that is in captivity or in the wild are individuals spending the bulk of their time working to protect the endangered species — in fact, even more time than with their families. Friends, family, their hometown — they learned to leave them all behind to do their part in the conservation efforts against the threats on the Philippine eagle. But aside from being away from their loved ones or missing out on a holiday, there’s a whole lot that’s required of them. Free time is almost nonexistent throughout a job that requires you to constantly travel and walk long distances to reach the communities and the eagle’s protected habitat. Being on-call is also not an option but rather a component of job, and so everyone shifts to his or her professional role at any time during an important call. Their

job does not offer a ton of money. Their job is both a challenge and a responsibility. But more often than not, it is worth every sacrifice because they live with a sense of purpose which is more valuable than anything. To be tempered in fire makes anyone grow stronger. You’ve got to go past hurdles and obstacles, and sometimes make a little sacrifice for a greater cause. Seeing a group of people beaming with passion, pursuing their mission in life, remaining to be focused on the outcome of everything they do every day, in every way, you cannot help but be encouraged and be inspired. And so behind every successful hatch and every thriving eagle in captivity or in the wild, even the victims of a violent recreation called hunting, are people tempered in fire and have grown into more persevering individuals doing their share in the mission of this lifetime.

THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE FOUNDATION 2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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CARLOS DOMINGUEZ III Chairman CEO & President, Philippine Tobacco Flue-Curing & Redrying Corp. ROBERT LEHMANN President Entrepreneur JOHNSON ONGKING Treasurer Vice President, Pacific Paint (Boysen) Phil., Inc. EMMANUEL PARAS Secretary Partner, Sycip, Salazar, Gatmaitan Law Office EMILY ABRERA Trustee Chairman, Emeritus MacCann Consulting PERRY ONG Trustee Professor, UP Diliman Institute of Biology EDGAR CHUA Trustee President, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp.

RICK WATSON Trustee Vice President, Peregrine Fund BRYAN RETALES Trustee Country Director, Elanco Animal Health FELICIA ATIENZA Trustee President, International Chinese School JOSELITO CAMPOS, JR. Trustee CEO & Managing Director, Del Monte Pacific Ltd. ALEXANDRA EDUQUE Trustee Founder & Chairperson, MOVE.ORG Foundation, Inc. KENSHI ISERI Trustee President, San Roque Power Corp.

THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE FOUNDATION STAFF

______________ ADMINISTRATION

Dennis Joseph I. Salvador Executive Director

Editha L. Roferos Accounting Supervisor

Gliceria B. Ibañez Logistics Officer

Jennifer D. Tan Accounting Clerk

Arlene L. De Guzman Finance Officer, DOF Proj.

Rhea J. Tanda Accounting Clerk, GIZ Proj.

Leslie Joy D. Lumbaning Bookkeeper, PhilAm/GRF Proj.

Analiza D. Mediano Accounting Clerk

Eugene I. Dupitas Driver

CONSERVATION BREEDING Anna Mae T. Sumaya Curator

Eddie V. Juntilla Senior Animal Keeper

Dexter John G. Jomoc Biologist

Edsan Colin V. Santander Animal Keeper

Mario C. Entrolizo Foodstock Technician

Alan B. Asis Foodstock Technician

Romero Intia, Jr. Foodstock Technician

Argie Mahinay Foodstock Technician

Jofelan D. Batolan Foodstock Technician

CONSERVATION EDUCATION Rai Kristy Salve C. Gomez Conservation Education Administrator

Shari Clarissa Campano Education Officer

Patrisha Marie E. Carilhay Education Officer

Abegail Mae Ramos Education Officer

Christine J. Salazar Education Officer

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Anne Marie D. Alto Communications Officer

Shanielle Qim F. Cañeda Development Officer

Andrea Anne S. Baldonado Fundraising Officer

RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION Jayson C. Ibañez Research and Conservation Director

Giovanne G. Tampos Senior Biologist

Tatiana Rose Abaño Senior Biologist

Adriano Oxales, III Field Technician

Hadassah Faith C. Carig Project Coordinator

Anne Leah T. Pilayre Project Coordinator

Jerolyn Egento Community Development Officer

Joshua L. Donato Community Development Officer

Rowell L. Taraya Biologist

Daryl S. Salas Biologist

Kathleen E. Aballe Project Officer, PTFCF

Guiller S. Opiso Forester

Brian L. Pototan Rainforestation Officer, PTFCF

Maria Reinita S. Navarro Project Manager, PhilAm/GRF

Jecia Anne Opiana Knowledge Mgt. & Monitoring Officer, PhilAm/GRF

Samuel Toraja Community Dev’t Coordinator, PhilAm/GRF

Mary Grace Abundo Community Dev’t Coordinator, PhilAm/GRF

Angelie Tiempo Enterprise Officer, FCDP Proj.

Janny Sumilla Rainforestation Technician, DOF

Julius Samillano Rainforestation Officer, DOF

Elton Jade Casas Rainforestation Technician, DOF

Jennifer Manial Project Officer, GIZ

Rachel Santos Biodiversity Assesment Expert, PhilAm/GRF

FRONTLINERS/MAINTENANCE Biennylys Palapos Ticket Clerk

Marcelita Malino Giftshop Clerk

Leolyn Soco Cook

Dante Casiano Cook

Jocely Lumbaning Groundskeeper

Reymund Genon Groundskeeper

Cipriano Aleman Groundskeeper

Photo Credits: Cornell Lab of Ornithology Armand Rodriguez John McKean Jayson Ibañez Giovanne Tampos Tatiano Abaño Joshua Donato Colin Edsan Santander Anna Mae Sumaya Dexter John Jomoc David Perez Kenneth Senarillos