On 17 August 2018, the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) conducted “adopt-a-site” and tree planting activity held at the boundary of Barangay Bitin, Bay and Barangay Limao, Calauan in Laguna. The activity was part of the project funded by the Philippine Geothermal Power Company, Inc. (PGPC). It aimed to enhance …
The Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) in partnership with the Philippine Geothermal Production Company Inc. (PGPC) through the program entitled: Establishment of an Indigenous Tree-based Agroforestry Development Program in Mount Bulalo established about half a hectare Demo-farm situated at Sitio Bungahan, Brgy, Limao, Laguna. On 15 September 2018, farmers from …
August 2017 is a milestone for MCME because it commemorates a new beginning for MCME under the leadership of Director Roberto G. Visco. Incidentally as Dr. Visco celebrated his birthday on the 18th he reflected on his administration’s maiden year achievements and looked ahead to a more dynamic and responsive …
Adonidia merrillii (Becc.) Becc. popularly known as Manila palm is the Makiling Botanic Gardens Plant of the Month for October 2018. Manila palm belongs to family Arecaceae commonly known as “Christmas Palm.” It is native in the Philippines specifically in Palawan and Dajugan Island. You can also find Manila palm in Sabah, …
A trail assessment in the Mariang Makiling Trail (MMT) of the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve ASEAN Heritage Park (MMFR AHP) was conducted last 18 September 2018. The Protection and Regulation Unit (PRU) headed by For. Rolly V. Breva of the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) sent a team headed …
In line with the Toyota’s “Adopt a Forest Project,” the Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation, Inc. (TMPFI) organized another tree planting and nurturing activity at the Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) last September 29, 2018. Volunteers were scholars (50) of Toyota, students (30) of Lyceum of the Philippines University and staff (5) …