On 12 September 2024, the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) had the honor of hosting a brief but enjoyable tour for New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Catherine Mcintosh. Before her visit to the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Headquarters, Her Excellency, accompanied by ACB staff, enjoyed a guided …
The Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) held its annual strategic planning workshop on September 6-7, 2024. The two-day event aimed to foster stronger relationships among staff, creating a more cohesive and efficient working environment. It also sought to improve communication, encourage leadership, and build trust within the Center. The …
On 09 August 2024, the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) of the College of Forestry and Natural Resources (CFNR), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), organized a seminar on “Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Addressing Food Security and Micro-Climate Heat Index” in Barangay San Miguel, Sto. Tomas City, …
The tree planting and nurturing activity initiated by NX Logistics Philippines Inc. on August 24, 2024, at the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve (MMFR), an ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP), is a commendable environmental initiative. This event aligns with the efforts of the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) to rehabilitate open …
For. Roberto P. Cereno, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), and For. Leilani A. Castillo, University Researcher at the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME), attended the 8th Global Botanic Gardens Congress (8GBGC) held on 5-10 August 2024 at Suntec Convention Center, …
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) Plant of the Month (POM) for August 2024 is the Kahoy Dalaga, scientifically known as Mussaenda philippica A. Rich. from the family Rubiaceae. The plant is endemic to the Philippines. Kahoy Dalaga is a shrub or small tree commonly found in thickets of secondary forests at …