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Stray cat and wildlife populations

Requested from BMB by M. Lanip at 05:12 AM on Nov 22, 2023.
Purpose: For university requirements and research
Date of Coverage: 11/22/2013 - 10/29/2023
Tracking no: #DENRBMB-985097745824

Lanip 05:12 AM, Nov 22, 2023 

Good day! I am Carmela Lanip, a BS Biology student majoring in Zoology from the University of the Philippines Los Banos.

I would like to request recent/updated population reports or any statistics on the following:

1) Stray Cat populations in the country (Philippines). If there are reports on Laguna to be specific, it would be helpful.
2) Wildlife species in Los Banos, Laguna

I will be studying stray cats and their predatory behavior on wildlife in selected areas of Los Banos, Laguna.

Thank you very much!

Mabana 09:23 AM, Nov 22, 2023 

November 22, 2023

Dear Maria Carmela Regina,

Thank you for your request dated Nov 22, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Stray cat and wildlife populations.

We received your request on Nov 22, 2023 and will respond on or before Dec 13, 2023 05:12:04 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiFERFTlJCTUItOTg1MDk3NzQ1ODI0DA, for request with ticket number #DENRBMB-985097745824.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Randy C. Mabana
FOI Officer

Decision Maker 05:48 PM, Dec 21, 2023 

December 21, 2023

Dear Maria Carmela Regina Lanip,

Greetings!

This pertains to your eFOI request for the following information via the eFOI portal with the tracking number #DENRBMB-985097745824:

1. Stray Cat populations in the country (Philippines). 

2. Wildlife species in Los Baños, Laguna.

Please be informed that, at the moment, there is no government initiative or progress in place for counting the population or population estimates of stray cats. We recommend, however, reaching out to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of the area of concern to coordinate and obtain information regarding their initiatives for managing the population of stray animals. 

As for the wildlife species in Los Baños, Laguna, you may access the Google Drive link below for your reference.

https://bit.ly/florafaunaPH

The link above contains lists and information on the conservation status and distribution ranges of Philippine wildlife. Should you require additional details, we recommend coordinating with the nearest Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Office in the area of concern.

Additionally, you may also find valuable resources for your research through third-party references available via the following links:

http://archive.fieldmuseum.org/philippine_mammals/

https://www.inaturalist.org/

https://ebird.org/

https://www.philippineplants.org/

Should you have clarifications or other concerns, you may contact the Wildlife Resources Division through tel. no. 8 925 8946 and/or through this email.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Wildlife Resources Division Decision Maker
FOI Receiving Officer

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