Hidden among the leaf litter of Luzon’s forested mountains lives one of the Philippines’ most elusive reptiles—the Mount Makiling Dwarf Skink (Parvoscincus abstrusus). True to its scientific name, which means “hidden” or “concealed” in Latin, this small lizard is rarely seen, quietly going about its life beneath logs and forest…
Global rankingASEAN environment chiefs declare PAs as AHPs since the organizationbelieves the uniqueness, diversity and notable values there deserve the highest recognition so importance of these sites as conservation areas can be appreciated internationally.Read more at Zambotimes.
The Business Mirror reports MMFR’s new status as the 33rd ASEAN Heritage Park. ACB Executive Director Roberto V. Oliva said the AHPs serve as a regional network of national protected areas of high conservation importance preserving a complete spectrum of representative ecosystem to generate greater awareness, pride, appreciation, enjoyment and…
Mount Makiling now is among the 33 heritage parks recognized by the ASEAN. Awarding took place on October 3, 2013 at the Makiling Botanic Gardens. Read more from the Inquirer news article.