By Bohol Chronicle
Tarsiers, considered as the mascot for
Bohol is now like signature shirts displayed in places visited by tourists.
This, after the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reportedly gave new permitees the right to bring tarsiers in their areas of business. Coupled with this setback of DENR's role as supposed protector of these tarsiers is the lack of inventory of tarsiers up to this day.
A survey conducted yesterday by dyRD's "Radyo Merkado," a weekly public affairs program, registered a resounding call for government authorities to take drastic action on how to preserve these tarsiers.
The public clamor to conserve the tarsier came after reports surfaced that new tarsier display areas were recently issued permits by DENR. These are in Loay, Panglao, Sagbayan and Albur towns.
PENRO Nestor Canda confirmed to the Chronicle that new permits were issued by the regional DENR offices without passing through the local DENR.
Respondents of the survey expressed concern on the life span of the tarsiers, considered endangered, if no inventories be made especially that they are being "commercialized" at the various display centers.
"One day Boholanos will wake up with no more tarsiers to be part of the tourism jewel of the province," most of the respondents said.
The radio program was jammed with calls and text messages expressing concern for the preservation of tarsiers, citing that the natural habitat in Corella should be enhanced in order to project that indeed these tarsiers are being "taken care by the Boholanos."
Presently, most tourists will get to see the tarsiers after taking their lunch at the Loboc River floating restaurants. It maybe noted that complaints were recently received regarding the imposition of P50 to view tarsiers in Loboc town.
With this recent development on new issuance of permits by DENR, the Tarsier Foundation, Inc. based in Corella town is contemplating for its possible closure if government will fail in its role to protect the tarsiers.
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