The document discusses Philippine Eagle Week, which was established by presidential proclamation to raise awareness about the Philippine eagle, the largest eagle in the world and the Philippines' national bird. It describes the appearance and significance of the Philippine eagle as a symbol of Filipino resilience. The text then provides details on the history of Philippine Eagle Week, how to observe it, the threats faced by the eagle like deforestation and shooting, and why preserving the Philippine eagle is important for the environment, heritage, livelihoods and culture.
The document discusses Philippine Eagle Week, which was established by presidential proclamation to raise awareness about the Philippine eagle, the largest eagle in the world and the Philippines' national bird. It describes the appearance and significance of the Philippine eagle as a symbol of Filipino resilience. The text then provides details on the history of Philippine Eagle Week, how to observe it, the threats faced by the eagle like deforestation and shooting, and why preserving the Philippine eagle is important for the environment, heritage, livelihoods and culture.
The document discusses Philippine Eagle Week, which was established by presidential proclamation to raise awareness about the Philippine eagle, the largest eagle in the world and the Philippines' national bird. It describes the appearance and significance of the Philippine eagle as a symbol of Filipino resilience. The text then provides details on the history of Philippine Eagle Week, how to observe it, the threats faced by the eagle like deforestation and shooting, and why preserving the Philippine eagle is important for the environment, heritage, livelihoods and culture.
The document discusses Philippine Eagle Week, which was established by presidential proclamation to raise awareness about the Philippine eagle, the largest eagle in the world and the Philippines' national bird. It describes the appearance and significance of the Philippine eagle as a symbol of Filipino resilience. The text then provides details on the history of Philippine Eagle Week, how to observe it, the threats faced by the eagle like deforestation and shooting, and why preserving the Philippine eagle is important for the environment, heritage, livelihoods and culture.
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PHILIPPINE
EAGLE WEEK ED 95 – ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Reported by: Roginee P. Del Sol The Magnificent Philippine Eagle The Philippine eagle, our national bird, is the largest eagle in the world. This magnificent bird proudly stands at one meter in height and has a wingspan of about two meters. The head is adorned with pointed crown feathers known as a “crest” and possesses a massive arched beak.
2 What does the eagle symbolizes? It is a natural symbol for the rich Filipino heritage that epitomizes the Filipinos’ tenacity and resilience in overcoming the odds to achieve its goals, soaring high as our eagles amidst all adversities.
3 4 Philippine Eagle Week (PEW) Presidential Proclamation No. 79, series of 1999 HISTORY OF WEEK OF THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE The Philippine Eagle was first studied in 1896 by English explorer and naturalist, John Whitehead. After its discovery, the Philippine Eagle was called the ‘monkey-eating eagle’ as there were reports from the natives of Samar and Bonga, the eagle’s place of discovery, that it preyed exclusively on monkeys.
The name ‘Philippine eagle’ was officially given to the animal by presidential proclamation in 1978 and it was declared a national emblem in 1995. 6 Salagbanog The eagle was rescued after being trapped with thorny rattan vines, while preying on a monkey at Salagbanog Falls in Barangay Ticulab, Maitum town, Sarangani province, on January 9, 2021. An x-ray showed that a “big marble” was palpable under its skin, while a smaller pellet was detected on its right clavicle.
Prior to Salagbanog’s release, a veterinarian checked
its health that showed the bird was healthy and free from any disease.
7 HOW TO OBSERVE WEEK OF THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE
1. Visit Philippines
2. Advocate against deforestation
3. Spread awareness THE DECLINE OF THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE DEFORESTATION SHOOTING
9 WHY WEEK OF THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE IS IMPORTANT? It preserves the Philippine eagle.
It brings more attention to the
Philippine eagle. It discourages uncontrolled deforestation. 10 WHY SAVE THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE?
For the ENVIRONMENT
A HERITAGE LIVELIHOOD CULTURAL IMPACT
11 “ Philippine Eagle Week (PEW) 2022 “Kapayapaan at Kalayaan: Ang Agila at Mamamayan, May Kaugnayan,”
