Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. (PBCFI)

18/08/2026

Guardians of the Canopy: Southern Antique orientation for the Dulungan Count (Batch 1)

The skies of Central Panay are getting a dedicated team of protectors.

We recently wrapped up an intensive orientation and citizen science training for the upcoming Synchronized Dulungan Count (Aug 20-21). A passionate group of 126 participants (24 from San Remigio; 18 from Bugasong; 17 from Laua-an; 16 from Patnongon; 27 from Sibalom and 24 from Valderama) stepped up to become citizen scientists, representing at least six Local Government Units (LGUs) across southern Antique.

The Dulungan (Rufous-headed Hornbill) is the living heartbeat of our Central Panay Mountains. PhilBio in partnership with the Provincial Government of Antique through the PG-ENRO, DENR, and the local government units with support from the Conservation International-Philippines through GIZ Project TRANSCEND, Haribon Foundation and the local communities - led the training of our local volunteers, environment officers, and community leaders in identifying, familiarize with the monitoring techniques, use of equipment and recording.

When data meets community action, conservation wins. By mapping populations, these newly minted citizen scientists are providing vital insights needed to shape real environmental policies.

A massive thank you to CENRO Belison, to all six LGUs, organizers, and volunteers who dedicated their time to this cause. Southern Antique is ready to counot and be counted!

GET INVOLVED:
Conservation starts with you. You do not need to be a scientist to protect our forests. Drop a comment below if you want to join our future citizen science activities, or send us a message to learn how you can support PhilBio's wildlife protection efforts today!

17/08/2026

Happy Anniversary Ninox!!!

P. C. Rasmussen, D. N. S. Allen, N. J. Collar, B. De Meulemeester, R. O. Hutchinson, P. G. C. Jakosalem, R. S. Kennedy, F. R. Lambert, & L. M. Paguntalan (2012). Vocal divergence and new species in the Philippine Hawk Owl Ninox philippensis complex. Forktail, 28, 1-20.

14/08/2026

11/08/2026

Alam mo ba Kuya Kim, na tatlong dekada at apat na taon na ang nakalipas, simula ng ma-rediscover ang Cebu Flowerpecker (Dicaeum quadricolor) sa Tabunan forest from extinction? Ngaun, ang forest ng Nug-as ang naiwang gubat na meron pang nakikitang populasyon ng napakahalagang ibon na ito.

A nine-year-old girl from Cebu City is proving that age is no barrier to making a difference in wildlife conservation.

09/08/2026

The Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. (PBCFI) has recognized nine-year-old Cebuana Gail Lim for raising P20,000 in support of conservation

06/08/2026

🌿🦉 4th Iligan City – Lanao del Norte Provincial Wildlife Quizbowl 🦋🌱

Calling all young biodiversity champions!

Join us for the 4th Iligan City – Lanao del Norte Provincial Wildlife Quizbowl, a celebration of knowledge, conservation, and the Philippines' incredible wildlife.

📅 October 21, 2026
📍 MSU-IIT Gymnasium, Iligan City

This exciting competition gathers students who are passionate about wildlife, biodiversity, and environmental conservation.

🌏 Test your knowledge
🏫 Represent your school
🌿 Become a champion for nature

Together, let us inspire the next generation of wildlife defenders and biodiversity stewards.

Organized by:
• Department of Biological Sciences, MSU-IIT
• MSU-IIT We Care Extension Program
• Haynayan Society
• Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. (PBCFI)

06/08/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐃𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡!

Dulungan is the local name of the endemic and endangered Rufous-headed hornbill (Rhabdotorhinnus waldeni) found only on Panay and Negros Islands..

In the year 2000, the Provincial Government of Antique declared "Dulungan" as the Bird of Antique through Provincial Ordinance No. 2000-04. Subsequently, Provincial Ordinance No. 2020-08 declared the month of August as Dulungan Month to promote public awareness and strengthen conservation efforts.

𝐀𝐧 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧. 𝐀 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝. Truly Filipino bird.



Source: Province of Antique FB Page

04/08/2026

Advancing Evidence-based Conservation: updating the ecological baseline of Nug-as forest

Data drives effective environmental management. Preliminary research results were presented by the Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology to the Division heads and staff of the Local Government of Alcoy, Cebu.
The presentation provided updated ecological baselines critical for local conservation planning and protected area management.

Bridging academic research with municipal governance ensures that local policies and environmental programme are grounded in current, reliable field data. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Municipal Government of Alcoy for their continued support of biodiversity research.

03/08/2026

Bridging Science and Community in Alcoy!

Our biology students from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology recently presented their preliminary field findings to the local leaders of Barangay Nug-as, marking a vital step in community-led forest conservation.

Nug-as forest remains as Cebu's most critical biodiversity strongholds. Thanks to the student's field assessments, we now have updated baseline data on:

🦉🐦‍⬛distribution and abundance of Cebu Hawk Owl and Black Shama

🌴🌿🍃expanded floral records and distribution updates of Cebu Cinnamon and Cebu Blueberry

🦇🦎🐀 abundance records for bats, herpetofauna, and rodents across monitoring sites

Science thrives when shared with the community. Thank you to the barangay LGU and local residents for welcoming our student researchers and continuing to protect the unique natural heritage of Nug-as.