A lawmaker on Sunday lauded the nomination of another natural wonder in the Philippines to the list of United Nations (UN)-protected world heritage sites.

Rep. Nelson Dayanghirang of Davao Oriental, vice-chairperson of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Transportation in the 15th Congress, said that the inclusion of Mount Hamiguitan in Davao Oriental as one of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (Unesco) heritage sites is a recognition that the country has important ecological jewels that contribute to human knowledge and advancement.

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