‘Butanding’ season begins in Donsol Bay

2026-03-06 - 21:04

LEGAZPI CITY—Whale sharks, locally known as “butanding,” have started surfacing in Donsol Bay in Donsol town, Sorsogon, as the annual interaction season begins, prompting conservationists to remind tourists to strictly observe the no-feeding policy. Manuel Narvadez Jr., World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines Donsol Integrated Conservation Program manager, said the gentle giants are drawn