Locally known as the Bayawak, the Philippine Water Monitor (𝑉𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑠) is abundant in the Masungi Georeserve. Often seen sunbathing along streams and clearings, these remarkable reptiles help keep ecosystems in balance—showing us how thriving wildlife reflects a thriving forest. The proposed wind farm of @Vena Energy within the Masungi Karst Conservation Area will not only affect avian animals, but also terrestrial wildlife whose habitats will be disturbed by the projec