White monkey spotted in Sultan Kudarat

A rare white monkey or an albino Philippine long-tailed macaque was spotted at a forest in Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Tourists were amazed after a rare albino monkey was spotted and caught on video climbing a tree in the forest in Sitio Tudog, Barangay Bugso.

The video was taken by John Danda, a tour guide from the indigenous community, and was later shared by a staff member of the municipal tourism office as proof that monkeys are indeed found in the area.

“Actually, lumalabas siya every 6 a.m…. hopefully, next week, babalikan namin, andun siya. Sabi ng mga residente, every 6 a.m. siya lumalabas,” Municipal Tourism Office-SNA Executive Assistant/Promotion and Marketing Staff, Belshazaao Hibaler, said.

Accordingly, more albino monkeys have been sighted in the area.

“According sa mga story ng mga taong andun, hindi lang ‘yun nag-iisa ‘yung albino na ‘yun, so, it’s just a confirmation if the sighting na tooto yung kwento na merong albino monkey,” Hibaler added.

Authorities have called for the protection of the animal to ensure its safety and preservation. — GMA Regional TV