Mount Makiling sustained significant damage after typhoon Glenda passed through southern Luzon on July 16, 2014. On September 6, 2014 Mount Makiling trail reopens after extensive clearing operations. Trails leading to Flatrocks, Mudpsring, and Peak II have been cleared of debris and declared safe for visitors. Come revisit Mount Makiling!
On July 16th 2014, Glenda, a category 4 tropical cyclone with winds reaching more than 160 kilometers per hour made its landfall at the Bicol Region before heading northwest to the Luzon Island. So far in 2014, Glenda is the strongest typhoon to hit the country. Consquently, Glenda is one …
Declaring their staunch support for the conservation of the Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve, stakeholders from various sectors sign a MOA with the University of the Philippines Los Baños for the creation of the Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve Stakeholders’ Council (MMFR-SAC). The MOA signing activity will be conducted at the Nicolas …
Inquirer reports the passing of a new law that require mobile phone companies to send out early disaster warnings whenever required by the government. The law was signed by President Aquino on June 27. Read more here.
The 105th foundation celebration of UPLB is held at SMX Convention Center on March 4-5, 2014. The celebration features the UPLB Science and Technology Exhibit dubbed as EXSCITE. See the snapshots of PHILTROP’s booth in this gallery.
International scientists attending the International Long-Term Ecological Research Network East Asia and Pacific (ILTER-EAP) training workshop and conference visit Mount Makiling’s 2-hectare LTER site. The event is attended by local and foreign participants from various ILTER network member countries, academe, local institutions, and non-government organizations.