The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) highlights the Ferruginous Flycatcher (Muscicapa ferruginea (Hodgson, 1845)) as its Wildlife of the Month for August 2026. Belonging to the family Muscicapidae, this small to medium-sized bird is a migratory songbird known for its aerial hunting habits. Physical Appearance & Features The Ferruginous Flycatcher is…
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) features Oonog (Osmelia philippina (Turcz.) Benth.) as its Plant of the Month for August 2026. Belonging to the family Salicaceae, this species is native to Southeast Asia and parts of the Pacific, including the Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Malaya, New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, Sulawesi,…
The Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) is pleased to announce the promotion of For. Geine Joseph DM. Esguerra to Special Police Lieutenant and For. Milles V. Llamas to Administrative Officer II. They officially took their oath on 17 August 2026, in the presence of Dr. Lerma SJ. Maldia, MCME…
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) highlights the Yellow-breasted Fruit-Dove (Ramphiculus occipitalis) as the Wildlife of the Month for July 2026. This vibrant species is a medium-sized arboreal pigeon known for its striking coloration and tree-dwelling habits. Physical Appearance & Features Despite its eye-catching colors, the Yellow-breasted Fruit-Dove relies on its…
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) highlights Langil (Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.) as the Plant of the Month for July 2026. Belonging to the family Fabaceae, this tree is native to regions across South Asia and Southeast Asia, including the Andaman Islands, Bangladesh, the East and West Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal,…
On 29 July 2026, the Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) welcomed students and instructors from De La Salle Araneta University in Malabon City, Metro Manila, for their Service-Learning activity titled “MASID-MUSEO: Exploring Anatomy and Embryology through Museum and Botanical Learning.” Organized by the instructors of the Gross Veterinary Anatomy and Embryology…