Strengthening industry–environment linkages: Decathlon Philippines explores Mount Makiling Forest Reserve as a potential site for company outdoor training programs

Decathlon Philippines explores the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve as a potential site for company outdoor training programs

On 7 January 2026, representatives from Decathlon Philippines visited the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) and the Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) to explore potential locations for their upcoming outdoor training program. Learning and Development Leader Randolf Magada, Mountain Product Training Referent and Sport Leader Ed Kenneth B. Glipa, and …

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Honor, excellence, service: Symbolic tree planting for UP Alumnus Dr. Blamar Gonzales

Symbolic tree planting for UP Alumnus Dr. Blamar Gonzales

On 07 January 2026, the Makiling Botanic Gardens welcomed the family of the late Dr. Blamar Gonzales for a ceremonial tree planting activity. Dr. Blamar Gonzales was a distinguished alumnus who made significant contributions to social development. This ceremony served as a symbolic tribute to the late Dr. Blamar’s legacy …

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MakiPinta 2025: Recreating Mount Makiling Forest Reserve with a stroke of a brush

MakiPinta 2025: Recreating Mount Makiling Forest Reserve with a stroke of a brush

MakiPinta was one of the activities of the week-long celebration of the 115th Anniversary of the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve (MMFR), which was held on 22 November 2025, at the Toyota Environment and Education Theatre, Makiling Botanic Gardens in the College of Forestry and Natural Resources (CFNR), University of the …

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MakiLingap 2025: Building linkages for the future of Mount Makiling Forest Reserve

MakiLingap 2025: Building linkages for the future of Mount Makiling Forest Reserve

MakiLingap was one of the activities of the week-long celebration of the 115th Anniversary of the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve (MMFR). It was held on 21 November 2025 at the Toyota Environment and Education Theatre, Makiling Botanic Gardens in the College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines …

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MakiPasyal 2025: Promoting Mount Makiling Forest Reserve for outdoor recreation

MakiPasyal 2025: Promoting Mount Makiling Forest Reserve for outdoor recreation.

MakiPasyal, one of the activities of the week-long celebration of the 115th Anniversary of the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve (MMFR), was held last 20 November 2025 wherein visitors were encouraged to visit and explore the MMFR through the Mariang Makiling Trail. Geocache items were hidden along the trail for the …

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MakiLinis 2025: Promoting stakeholder engagement in the caring for the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve

MakiLinis clean-up activity was held on November 19, 2025 and participated by around 70 volunteers.

MakiLinis was a clean-up activity wherein volunteers show their love and care through maintaining the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve ASEAN Heritage Park (MMFR AHP). For the week-long celebration of the 115th Anniversary of the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve (MMFR), the clean-up activity was held on 19 November 2025 and participated …

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