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December 6, 2008
Philippines Department of Tourism announces support for wildlife conservation
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is delighted that the Philippines Department of Tourism is showing support for its worldwide conservation work by becoming a corporate patron scheme member. This follows the successful launch of the Birdwatching in the Philippines campaign held at the London Wetland Centre on 10 November.
Indigo Banded Kingfisher © copyright Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
John Creedon, Corporate Relations Manager at WWT, says: "This is fantastic news, cementing what has become a very strong relationship between our two organisations. The Philippines offers an extraordinarily rich haven for birdwatchers, and we are delighted that they wish to be associated with our expertise and knowledge in wildfowl, wildlife and wetland conservation."
By becoming a member, the Philippines Department of Tourism is helping us with our vital work supporting some of the most important wetlands in the UK and around the world, as well as saving threatened species and inspiring millions of visitors. In return, we will help to enhance the reputation of the Philippines as a birdwatching destination by offering a tailored package of benefits including a range of ways to reach WWT's almost one million visitors a year.
Philippine Minister of Tourism, Joseph 'Ace' Durano, explains: "We are proud to be linked with WWT and all it stands for. Through key relationships like this one, we aim to grow the profile of the Philippines' vast range of bird species and their habitats. This will help us not only to protect the beauty of the Philippine environment, but also save our endemic bird life from extinction."
Posted by Surfbirds at December 6, 2008 6:31 PM
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