As reported by this paper recently, Iloilo’s wetlands are ecological havens, providing sanctuary to migratory birds while offering essential ecosystem services such as flood control, water filtration, and shoreline protection. The recent bird-watching activity organized by the Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office (PGENRO) and the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Offices (MENROs) of Zarraga and Barotac Nuevo called attention to the importance of wetlands and the need for sustained conservation efforts.

The Editorial Board. (2025, February 7). Conserving Iloilo's wetlands [Editorial]. Panay News, p. 6.