Highlighting its participation in the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) 48th Annual Scientific Meeting held on 8–9 July 2026 at the Manila Hotel, one of the staff from the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) secured a Best Scientific Poster award. Under the Social Sciences Division,…
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), through the Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) of the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME), College of Forestry and Natural Resources (CFNR), served as the host venue for the Multi-species Conservation Planning Workshop for Threatened Philippine Trees, held at the Southeast Asian Regional…
On 12 June 2026, the Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) celebrated the 128th Philippine Independence Day and the first International Day of Botanic Gardens Education. To highlight the educational tourism banner program of the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME), the garden treated 18 University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)…
On 05 May 2026, the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME) welcomed five (5) interns from the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU), followed by ten (10) interns from the Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) on 19 May 2026. Throughout their stay, the interns rotated to a different unit…
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!…
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…