House body OKs bill declaring Mt. Masaraga as protected area
Albay 3rd District Rep.Fernando T. Cabredo (PNA file photo) LEGAZPI CITY - The Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives has approved House Bill (HB) 1405 which seeks to establish Mt. Masaraga in Albay as a protected area. In an interview on Friday, Albay 3rd District Rep. Fernando T. Cabredo, the author of the bill, said Mt. Masaraga must be protected because of its rich biological diversity. "Mt. Masaraga has a vital role as a critical watershed for the Bicol River Basin that supports agricultural productivity and provides a clean and sustainable water source,"...
Source: philippinetimes.com