Manila, April 7 -- Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III in a statement on Sunday underscored the need for fresh efforts to instill in the public consciousness the importance of a mutually beneficial relationship between man and nature, which is the underlying goal behind the ongoing efforts to save the Philippine eagle from extinction.
The Philippine eagle, which personifies the nation through its courage, strength and grace, also represents its predicament, which is "a general lack of appreciation for what needs to be done to conserve our wildlife -- and, ultimately, to conserve our communities," said Dominguez, who used to chair the board of trustees of the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) and was former Minister of the Department of ...