TARGET 5: By 2028, the population of migratory bird species identified in selected inland and coastal wetlands along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway (EAAF) will be maintained.

The Philippines is part of East Asian-Australasian Flyway and is an important staging and wintering area for migratory birds in search of food and temporary habitats. Many wetland areas in the country are temporary homes to these migratory species, and have been declared as either protected areas, critical habitats or wetlands of international importance that need protection and conservation.