They even have Hospitals for Birds of prey in abu dhabi.It is because Falconry is part of their heritage.About legalizing falconry in the Philippines,its a long process.With the current population of our Birds of prey,there is no way,falconry would be legalized as a practice or sports here.It is either,one has to import a falcon,hawk or eagle or a successful breeding program started with a falconer.In this way,we dont have to trap or buy birds in the trade.This will give a positive input in our society and in the eyes of those in the position.Falconry is never legal in Australia.To think they have wide varieties of birds there.