The Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems is now looking for a passionate, dedicated, and hardworking Administrative Officer II (UPSB-ADOF2-628-2004). For those who are interested kindly address your application letter to Chancellor Jose V. Camacho Jr. and refer to the document attached for more details. The deadline for submission is 28 …
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Plant of the Month (POM) for February 2022 is the “Mickey Mouse Bush”, scientifically known as Ochna serrulata (Hochst.) Walp. It came from the family Ochnaceae and is native to South Africa. Mickey mouse bush is a small shrub that grows 1 to 2 meters …
Forester Ma. Ruffa P. Guab took her oath of office as University Research Associate II before the Director of the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems, Dr. Roberto G. Visco on 02 February 2022. She is now part of the Forests and Watershed Division of MCME.
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Plant of the Month (POM) for January 2022 is the “Rhapis”, scientifically known as Rhapis excelsa (Thunb.) Henry. It came from the family Arecaceae and is native to Southern China and Taiwan. It is also known as the Lady Palm or the Bamboo Palm. Describing …
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Plant of the Month (POM) for December 2021 is the “Anibong-Liitan”, scientifically known as Oncosperma gracilipes Becc. Its name oncosperma comes from the Greek ‘oncos’, ‘humped’ or ‘swollen’, and ‘sperma’, ‘seed’, in reference to the broad raphe on the seed while gracilipes is derived from …
Hello Patrons… On November 22, 2021, Monday the Makiling Botanic Gardens and the Mariang Makiling Trail re-opens on a limited capacity. Please read our guidelines carefully and be guided to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit to Mount Makiling Forest Reserve. You may schedule your activities through this link: https://bit.ly/MakilingOnlineBooking …