Masungi Georeserve

2024 - 7 - 4

Leonardo DiCaprio Joins the Fight to Protect Masungi Georeserve

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Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio lends his voice to save Masungi Georeserve, raising awareness globally.

Leonardo DiCaprio has recently stepped into the spotlight, advocating for the protection of the renowned Masungi Georeserve in Baras, Rizal. This award-winning conservation area and popular hiking destination face threats of mining and logging if the agreement with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is terminated. DiCaprio emphasized the importance of preserving the rainforest landscape and commended local communities for their efforts in restoring the area after illegal deforestation. His Instagram post on June 4 highlighted the critical need to safeguard Masungi Georeserve from further environmental harm.

In a bold move, DiCaprio directly addressed Philippine President Bongbong Marcos, urging him to intervene and uphold the conservation efforts at Masungi Georeserve. The actor expressed admiration for the growth of trees, wildlife numbers, and community involvement resulting from conservation initiatives. Despite DENR's acknowledgment of DiCaprio's concerns, they reiterated that all individuals, including celebrities, are subject to the law, emphasizing the need for legal compliance in environmental protection.

The call to protect Masungi Georeserve has garnered international attention, with DiCaprio joining a global chorus of voices advocating for its preservation. As one of the many celebrities championing environmental causes, DiCaprio's support adds significant weight to the campaign to safeguard this precious rainforest ecosystem. The coordination between local communities, conservationists, and influential figures like DiCaprio highlights the collective effort needed to protect natural wonders like Masungi Georeserve.

In conclusion, the resonance of DiCaprio's plea underscores the urgency of prioritizing environmental conservation on a global scale. The spotlight on Masungi Georeserve not only illuminates the threats it faces but also inspires a united front in safeguarding our planet's biodiversity and natural heritage.

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Leonardo DiCaprio joins growing calls to protect Masungi Georeserve (GMA News Online)

Located in Baras, Rizal, the award-winning Masungi Georeserve is a conservation area, rainforest landscape, and popular hiking destination. It is home to 400 ...

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Leonardo DiCaprio: 'Precious' Masungi Georeserve vulnerable to ... (Politiko)

If the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) scraps the agreement, DiCaprio cautioned that it could expose the area to mining, logging, and ...

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Leonardo DiCaprio joins call to protect Masungi Georeserve (PhilSTAR Life)

On Thursday, June 4, DiCaprio took to Instagram to highlight how local communities restored the rainforest after it suffered illegal deforestation in the late ...

Di Caprio urges PBBM to protect Masungi, but DENR says laws ... (Manila Bulletin)

This, after DiCaprio called on President Marcos to take action on the plan of the DENR to declare the contract that then DENR secretary Gina Lopez and the ...

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DiCaprio joins call for Masungi protection (The Manila Times)

MANILA, Philippines — Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio took to social media to express his support for the call to protect Masungi Georeserve, a rainforest ...

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Leonardo DiCaprio urges Marcos to protect Masungi Georeserve ... (The Filipino Times)

“From these conservation initiatives, trees were able to grow taller, wildlife numbers slowly increased, and more locals became involved in protecting this ...

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Leonardo DiCaprio urges Bongbong Marcos to protect Masungi (INQUIRER.net)

Leonardo DiCaprio voiced his support for Masungi Georeserve as he urged Philippine President Bongbong Marcos to intervene.

Leonardo DiCaprio urges protection of Masungi (Manila Bulletin)

Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio is now among a number of celebs from all over the world calling for the protection of the Masungi Georeserve.

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DENR 'appreciates' DiCaprio call on Masungi, but says no one ... (The Manila Times)

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday said no one was exempted from the law, after Hollywood actor ...

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DENR affirms position on Masungi Georeserve agreement amid ... (Sun.Star)

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) affirmed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, its position on the 2017 memorandum of agreement (MOA) ...

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DENR thanks Leo DiCaprio but says law must prevail on Masungi (INQUIRER.net)

MANILA, Philippines — Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is being appreciated for his concern about the Masungi Georeserve, but the Department of Environment and.

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DENR, Masungi Foundation trade barbs over georeserve protection ... (Interaksyon)

Masungi Georeserve Foundation (MGF) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) engaged a heated discourse on the protection of Masungi.

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DENR on Di Caprio's call to protect Masungi: No one is exempt from ... (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday maintained that the Masungi Georeserve Foundation Inc. (MGFI) and the ...

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DiCaprio joins call for Masungi protection (Philstar.com)

Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has expressed support for the Masungi Geopark Project as he asked President Marcos to intervene in the planned ...

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Leonardo DiCaprio asks Marcos Jr. to save Masungi Georeserve (Bilyonaryo)

Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio made a public appeal directed to Philippine President Bongbong Marcos to step in and save the Masungi Georeserve, ...

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DENR defends decision to cut ties with Masungi Georeserve ... (Bilyonaryo)

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is unmoved by the call of Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio for President Bongbong Marcos to ...

More celebs call for protection of Masungi (Manila Bulletin)

Global star Leonardo DiCaprio sparked a boom of noise taking to social media to call for the protection of the Masungi Georeserve.

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