MANILA, April 7 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) have partnered to bolster conservation efforts for the critically endangered tamaraw (dwarf buffalo).

During a ceremony at the DENR office in Quezon City on Monday, TMP formally turned over a Tamaraw vehicle and 30 Bantay Tamaraw kits to the DENR.

In her speech, DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga said the collaboration will help enhance the mobility, safety and operational capacity of tamaraw conservation teams, specifically the rangers who patrol the remote areas of Mindoro.

"This turnover of the Next Generation Tamaraw vehicle and Bantay Tamaraw kits represents more than just the handover of essential equipment and ...