Raptor rescued from sea in Romblon

Inquirer.net - Sep 29, 2026

CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — A bird of prey has been rescued after it was found floating in the waters off Santa Fe town in Romblon province and was immediately turned over to environmental officials for assessment and care.  The raptor, locally known as a “lawin or banog,” was spotted over the weekend by

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Sep 29, 2026

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Sep 29, 2026

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