EARTH-2026-0028
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On 16 July 2026 DENR XI's CENRO Davao, with the PNP Maritime Group, raided a lumber outlet in Lower Tamugan, Barangay Tamugan, Marilog District that was selling forest products through Facebook Marketplace. Its lumber dealer registration had expired in 2024 and was never renewed despite notices. Officers confiscated 240 pieces of lumber and flitches totalling 2,198.66 board feet (72 falcata, 38 mahogany, 82 narra and 48 miscellaneous) appraised at P82,133.89, plus a bandsaw unit worth P50,000. Charges were prepared under PD 705, RA 460 and DENR Administrative Orders 2021-05 and 97-32.
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SunStar · Jul 17, 2026
Mindanao Times · Jul 17, 2026
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240 pieces of undocumented lumber and a bandsaw were seized from an outlet whose dealer permit had lapsed in 2024.
Recorded by DENR XI CENRO Davao and PNP Maritime Group
The measured result
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