Endangered cockatoo, parrots seized in Palawan

Several endangered birds were seized from a man in Bataraza, Palawan, a Balitanghali report said on Tuesday.

Police operatives arrested the suspect identified as 31-year-old Exzolito Lugusan and seized from him six birds, including a cockatoo and several parrots.

The endangered animals are set to be turned over to the Palawan Wildlife Rescue Center.

Lugusan is facing charges for violation of Republic Act 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act. — Margaret Claire Layug/MDM, GMA News