The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) features the Rough-backed Forest Frog (Platymantis corrugatus)—also known as the Masked Wrinkled Ground Frog—as its Wildlife of the Month for September 2026. This medium-sized forest species is an essential component of native Philippine forest ecosystems. Physical Features & Identification The species possesses distinct external characters…
The Makiling Botanic Gardens (MBG) highlights Waling-waling Quezon (Aerides quinquevulnera Lindl.) as its Plant of the Month for September 2026. Belonging to the orchid family, Orchidaceae, this species is native to the Philippines. Botanical Profile & Characteristics Waling-waling Quezon is an epiphytic orchid (a plant that grows harmlessly on another…
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…