If you have recently walked along the shaded stream corridors of the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve, you might have caught a glimpse of a tiny, shimmering gem darting over the water. Meet the Jewel Damselfly (Rhinocypha colorata), also known as the Colorful Flutterer—Makiling Botanic Garden’s featured Wildlife of the Month!…
On 22 May 2026, the Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Inc. (PGPC) and the University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc. (UPLBFI) signed a three-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the implementation of the project titled “Strengthening Institutions for Biodiversity-Oriented Livelihood (SIBOL) Program for the Sustainable Development of Mount Makiling…
While the month of May has come to a close, the stories behind our blossoms are evergreen. We invite you to discover (or rediscover!) eight remarkable flora species that graced our gardens this season. From native Philippine treasures to exotic global beauties, these plants remind us of the rich botanical…
During a week-long academic program at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), a delegation from Can Tho University in Vietnam visited the Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) on May 13, 2026. The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (DAAE), College of Economics and Management (CEM) in UPLB, organized the…
Representatives from the National Parks Board (NParks), Singapore, visited the Makiling Botanic Gardens on 12 May 2026 as part of their plant-sourcing trip to the Philippines. The team led by Zaki Jamil explored selected areas of the garden to learn more about its plant collections, landscape features, and conservation initiatives.…
The Diploma in Environmental Planning graduate students from the UP Professional School for Agriculture and Environment – Northern Samar Campus conducted a short visit to the Makiling Botanic Gardens on 11 May 2026. Accompanied by the research, extension, and professional staff, the group explored the themed gardens and observed the…