DENR takes custody of 50 smuggled tortoises found at Naia

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday said it has taken full custody of the 50 endangered tortoises recently intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia). The tortoises were discovered by customs personnel at Naia on June 12, 2026 after the baggage of a certain Malaysian passenger arriving