14/07/2026
According to Marven, everything started when he decided to pick some passion fruit near the area. While there, he heard unusual noises coming from the forest. Curious, he went closer to check what was happening.
As he approached, he saw more than 30 monkeys aggressively attacking something. At first, he thought it was just a wild chicken (kalasanon nga manok). To scare the monkeys away, he barked like a dog, shouting "Arf! Arf!" The monkeys became frightened and scattered.
When Marven moved closer, he was shocked to discover that it was actually a Philippine Eagle lying on the ground. The eagle was covered with soil and its body was trembling. He didn't know what to do at first. He thought about leaving to call for help, but he was afraid that if he left, the eagle might die before anyone could return.
Instead, he stayed with the eagle. He carefully gathered leaves from an Anunutong fern and gently covered the eagle's eyes to help keep it calm. He then removed his jacket and used it to cover the eagle's body for protection. Junissa Valdueza Docenos and team immediately call for help, and that was when we received the message from our group chat in Inhandig Tribal Multi-Purpose Cooperative-ITMPC .
As soon as I was informed, I instructed them to carefully bring the Philippine Eagle to a safe place where it could receive immediate care while we coordinated with the authorities. We then ensured that the eagle was turned over to the DENR so it could receive proper medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Marvin's quick thinking, compassion, and willingness to stay with the eagle instead of leaving it alone played a vital role in giving our national bird a chance to survive.