Day: January 29, 2026

National

𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐮 𝐖𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐨𝐚𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚

The DENR has recommended declaring the Gabu wetland in Laoag City as a protected area. This would complement the Paoay Lake Natural Park, which is a safe haven for both local and migratory waterbirds. The wetland serves as an important feeding and resting spot for shorebirds and waders. Over the past three years, the DENR has noted a steady increase in the number of bird species in the area.

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