No. 808                                      Geneva, 10 June 1994


CONCERNING:


                          PHILIPPINES

Prohibition of Export of Wild-caught Birds and Macaca  fascicular
is


1.The  Management Authority of the Philippines has  informed  the
  Secretariat that, from 15 February 1994, the collection in  the
  wild of birds of species included in the CITES appendices,  and
  the  export  of  such  birds from the  Philippines,  have  been
  prohibited.

2.The  Management Authority of the Philippines has also  informed
  the  Secretariat  that it is phasing out the  export  of  wild-
  caught  specimens  of  Macaca fascicularis.  From  15  February
  1994,  the  capture of these monkeys in the wild has  not  been
  allowed  and  the Philippines has not permitted the  export  of
  wild-caught  Macaca  fascicularis except for  legally  obtained
  specimens  already held in stock on that date.  The  Management
  Authority  has verified the stocks and issued tattoo  codes  to
  be  used.  Export permits for the wild-caught animals in  stock
  will  continue  to  be  issued up to 16 August  1994  and  will
  specify  the  codes used on the animals. After this  date,  the
  Management  Authority will authorize the export of captive-bred
  specimens only.