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GMA Network
16-07-2025
- GMA Network
2 nabbed for alleged illegal sale of chainsaw
In just two months, authorities arrested a third person for allegedly selling a chainsaw illegally online, this time, a 65-year-old woman in Kidapawan City. The woman was arrested during an entrapment operation. Personnel of the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Unit-12 and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-SOCCSKSARGEN (DENR-12) arrested the suspect after she allegedly offered a 36-inch chainsaw for sale on Facebook without proper permits. Authorities seized the chainsaw and a mobile phone allegedly used in the transaction. DENR-12 said the operation was conducted after online monitoring and surveillance. Meanwhile, the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group reported that a 46-year-old man was also arrested for the alleged online sale of a chainsaw without permits in Agusan del Norte. 'We remind the public that the sale and use of regulated tools like chainsaws require proper authorization. Unauthorized online selling of such equipment violates the law and poses risks to our environment. The PNP ACG remains firm in enforcing regulations to protect both public safety and natural resources,' PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group Acting Director, Brigadier General Bernard Yang, said. The two suspects are facing charges for violation of the Chain Saw Act (RA 9175) and Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175). In May 2025, a 28-year-old man was arrested in an entrapment operation for allegedly selling a chainsaw online illegally in Alabel, Sarangani. Authorities said the suspect was selling the chainsaw for P15,000 on social media. The suspect did not have a permit that authorized him to sell the regulated equipment. The suspect claimed he was unaware that selling a chainsaw requires a permit from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), selling a chainsaw requires both business registration and a special permit from DENR.
GMA Network
04-07-2025
- GMA Network
Illegal crow seller nabbed in South Cotabato
A man was arrested for allegedly selling a crow illegally in Tupi, South Cotabato. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-SOCCSKSARGEN (DENR-12), the operation was launched after authorities received information about the illegal wildlife trade activities in the area. DENR-12 said that during the operation, the man was caught selling a crow without the required permits, which violated the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (RA 9147). 'The following provisions of RA 9147 were specifically violated: Section 27(f) – Collection or possession of wildlife, their by-products and derivatives without the necessary permit and Section 27(h) – Trading of wildlife without proper authorization,' DENR-12 said. The crow was confiscated and turned over to the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) General Santos City for safekeeping. 'It is important to note that although the crow is not classified as endangered, it remains covered under the protection of native wildlife in the Philippines. The unauthorized collection, possession, or sale of any wildlife species, alive or dead, is illegal without the proper permits from the DENR,' DENR-12 said. 'This operation serves as a reminder to the public that engaging in illegal wildlife activities is punishable under the law. The cooperation of communities remains vital in reporting and preventing wildlife crimes,' DENR-12 added.
