The Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) proudly announced the promotion of two staff members: University Researcher I Karla Jane P. Gonzalvo and University Extension Specialist II Mae Belen L. Putian. Both took their oaths of office, marking a significant milestone in their professional journeys within MCME. For. Karla Jane …
On 22 November 2024, the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) hosted Maki-Pasyal, a fun walk activity led by Forester Alexis John Fajardo. This event was a highlight of the weeklong celebration marking the 114th Anniversary of MMFR for it offers FREE Entrance Fee to all visitors from 7-11 AM. …
The aftermath of Typhoon Kristine, which struck on 24 October 2024, left visible damage to the Mariang Makiling Trail (MMT), Mount Makiling Forest Reserve ASEAN Heritage Park (MMFR AHP). In response, the Patrol and Monitoring Team (PRU staff) of the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) promptly assessed the extent …
In celebration of the 114th Anniversary of Mount Makiling Forest Reserve (MMFR), the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) proudly launched its first-ever Maki-Masid Photo Contest. The Maki-Masid initiative, which began as a photo and video event in 2019, initially invited photographers and videographers—both amateur and professional—to capture the beauty …
The Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME), under the leadership of its Director, Dr. Lerma SJ. Maldia and Deputy Director, Prof. Juancho B. Balatibat hosted the Maki-Salo, a heartfelt gathering to honor its long-standing partners and BFFs of Mariang Makiling. The event, held on 21 November 2024, at the Toyota …
The Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME), College of Forestry and Natural Resources-University of the Philippines Los Baños (CFNR-UPLB), conducted a training entitled: “Young Farmers Training on Crop Production and Management” through the project “Scaling-Up the Participatory Community-Based Natural Resources Management in Four Watersheds of Mount Makiling Forest Reserve and …