In line with DENR's thrust of promoting sustainable utilization of wildlife and in consonance with government's policy on equitable access to natural resources, including wildlife, Item C, Section II of DENR Administrative Order No. 96, Series of 1988, is hereby amended to read as follows:

"Applications for Breeding Farm and Wildlife Collector's Permits may be filed by all interested parties with the Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau anytime of the year.  All permits shall be valid and effective for a period of one (1) year from the date of Issuance hereof."

All other provisions of DENR Administrative Order No. 96, Series of 1988 shall remain unchanged.

This Order takes effect immediately.

Adopted: 27 July 1998

(SGD.) ANTONIO H. CERILLES
Secretary