14/08/2026
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๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ-๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐จ ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐
The Provincial Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force (PAILTF) convened on August 12, 2026 at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, Government Center, Mankilam, Tagum City to reinforce inter-agency efforts in protecting Davao del Norteโs forest resources and preventing the movement of illegal forest products within and beyond the province.
A key point of discussion was the protection of the Pantaron Bridge corridor within Davao del Norteโs jurisdiction, emphasizing the need to deny the passage of illegally sourced logs entering the province. Task force members also discussed the strengthening of monitoring and coordination with neighboring provinces, particularly in tracking the movement of suspected illegal forest products from Laak, Davao de Oro and Loreto, Agusan del Sur.
The meeting, led by Provincial Administrator Atty. Ralph P. Dela Cruz, Lt.Col. PA (Ret), featured updates from MENRO New Corella, CENRO Panabo, the 60th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army, and the Davao del Norte Police Provincial Office. Reports indicated a decline in illegal logging incidents and highlighted recent apprehensions, including four Sadam trucks carrying illegal logs in Talaingod, Davao del Norte.
During the meeting, DILG Davao del Norte Provincial Director Jonathan J. Leybag, MPA, moved to commend the enforcement team for its accomplishments, and proposed the inclusion of the Highway Patrol Group (HPG), Philippine Coast Guard, and Maritime Group as additional members of the task force to further strengthen enforcement operations.
He also encouraged sustained advocacy initiatives such as tree-growing activities and capacity-building on forestry and environmental laws.
The meeting reaffirmed the provinceโs commitment to stronger collaboration among national government agencies, local government units, and law enforcement partners in safeguarding Davao del Norteโs forests and natural resources.
