The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) indiscriminately bombed a portion of Mt. Hilong-Hilong forests along the border of Agusan del Sur, Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Sur on November 30. From 5:40 a.m. to 7 a.m., it dropped six large bombs and blasted two rockets in the area.

Nearly 100 trees were damaged due to the bombing. It also left knee-deep wide crates and caused a landslide.

The said mountains are one of the remaining habitats of the Philippine Eagle and many types of flora and fauna.