The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Plant of the Month (POM) for May 2024 is the Baladu, scientifically known as Medinilla pendula Merr. from the family Melastomataceae. It is listed as Endangered (EN) in the DAO-2017-11. The plant is endemic to the Philippines. Baladu is a small evergreen tropical epiphytic shrub growing …
On 30 May 2024, Mr. Choy M. Natividad took his oath of office as a Special Policeman before the Director of the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME), Dr. Lerma SJ. Maldia. He joins the Protection and Regulation Unit (PRU) of MCME. The oath-taking ceremony was witnessed by Forester Arnulfo …
By: LACastillo On 17 April 2024, the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME), College of Forestry and Natural Resources (CFNR), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) launched its first-ever Barangay Spa Massage Health and Wellness in Barangay Sta. Elena, Sto. Tomas City, Batangas. The Barangay Sta. Elena Spa Health …
By: LACastillo On 18 April 2024, the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME), College of Forestry and Natural Resources (CFNR), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) was awarded the Outstanding Extension Team for the project entitled “Participatory Development through Community Based Natural Resources Management in Mount Makiling Forest Reserve …
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Wildlife of the Month (WOM) for April 2024 is the Harlequin Tree Frog, scientifically known as Rhacophorus pardalis (Günther 1858). The frog is indigenous to the Philippines and is often found in the primary and secondary rainforests. Harlequin Tree Frog is labeled as “Least Concern” …
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Plant of the Month (POM) for April 2024 is the Malakatmon, scientifically known as Dillenia luzoniensis (S.Vidal) Merr. from the family Dilleniaceae. The tree is endemic to the Philippines. Malakatmon is an evergreen shrubby to small tree mostly found at low elevation forest areas along riverbanks. …