A Philippine eagle was rescued while two others were sighted in Bukidnon.

Bantay Lasang volunteer Bobby Mankilala and Datu Johny Guina found an eagle entangled in a tree branch during a routine patrol at the Mt. Kalatungan Range Natural Park.

According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Northern Mindanao (DENR-10), the raptor, standing 1.5 meters tall and weighing around seven kilos, appeared to be slightly weak but was otherwise in good health when discovered.

Mankilala cut the branch to free the bird, which later regained strength and flew off.

DENR-10 said Protected Area Superintendent Roy Aguanta documented and reported the rescue.

“Moreover, monitoring continues in the area through the valuable efforts of Bantay Lasang Volunteers, and sightings are being coordinated with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region X through its Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) for ongoing conservation work,” DENR-10 said.

Meanwhile, PAMO confirmed that two Philippine eagles were also sighted in the same area during a Rapid Biodiversity Assessment and Aerial Ground Survey on August 6, 2025.

"These multiple sightings within the span of a few days show that Mt. Kalatungan Range continues to serve as a vital refuge for the Philippine Eagle. This underscores the importance of DENR X's ongoing conservation efforts, including monitoring and protection of nesting sites,” DENR-10 Regional Executive Director, Henry Adornado, said.

“With the Philippine Eagle being one of the rarest birds of prey in the world, efforts like these are essential in ensuring their survival. Conservation targets are being coordinated with the DENR X - PAMO to strengthen protection and monitoring measures across the protected area,” DENR-10 added.