The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Eastern Visayas has included in its list of priorities the intensified drive against illegal logging and illegal fishing. Eastern Visayas regional police director Chief Supt. Gilbert DC Cruz said the intensified campaign against illegal logging and illegal fishing is his top priority as the new regional director of the police force in Leyte and Samar. Cruz said the campaign against illegal logging and illegal fishing is in support of the campaign of the national government to help preserve the environment.

Abrematea, N. L. (2017, October 10). Eastern Visayas police intensifies drive vs illegal logging and fishing. Manila Bulletin, p. 9.