Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. (PBCFI)

19/06/2026

It was a profound privilege to work alongside Kuya Noel. His dedication to inclusive conservation, watershed protection, and environmental stewardship leaves an indelible mark on our organization and the environments we mutually sought to protect. His wisdom and kindness will be deeply missed.

Thank you for your significant contributions to the conservation of the bird life and their habitats in the Philippines. Our deepest condolences.

We called him “Kuya No”, and so did many others - staff, volunteers, members, and communities - people he embraced and inspired for over 30 years.

From ridge to reef, the footprints of Sir. Noel A. Resurreccion spanned the country. From the early 1990s, he worked in Mt. Isarog, Mt. Hilong-hilong, Mt. Irid-Angelo, Mt. Mingan, the Central Panay Mountains, Naujan Lake, Mt. Siburan, Sablayan, Lanuza Bay, Apo Reef, and many more—reaching communities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

He was not just our colleague; he was our wisdom, our joy, and our teacher. We grieve this immense loss alongside his family, and we honor his memory by carrying his love for nature and people forward.

The impact of his life's work is rooted deeply in the earth and in our hearts, and it will never be forgotten. May his family find comfort in knowing how fiercely he was loved. With our deepest sympathies and lifelong gratitude.

📸𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

We would like to call on friends, family, Haribon staff, members, and community partners whose lives have been touched by Kuya No - submit your photos and/or videos of him so we can create a simple tribute from all of us.

For those who want to take a step further - record a landscape video of yourself answering the following:

⭐How did you meet Kuya Noel?
⭐What was your most vivid memory of him?
⭐How has he influenced you in your work or life?

🔗𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
https://forms.gle/YvLbmSTi5tNDTngK6

📧𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 to [email protected], or via message on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn

12/06/2026

US scientists say the El Nino weather phenomenon has arrived and they expect it will intensify into the end of the year, potentially to historic strength.
Read more: https://u.afp.com/SzJs

10/06/2026

09/06/2026

The Institute of Biology is proud to share a major milestone in plant conservation, co-authored by faculty member, Dr. Erika Marie A. Bascos, and teaching fellow, Alysa Estopace! In collaboration with an international team, their recently published paper details a historic breakthrough: the first successful cultivation of Rafflesia in the Western Hemisphere. Known as the "panda of the plant world," this rare endoparasite produces the largest flowers on Earth but spends most of its life completely hidden inside its host vine, making propagation exceptionally difficult. Even more meaningful, the propagated material originated from Rafflesia speciosa populations in Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines. This achievement marks a massive step forward for safeguarding our endemic biodiversity.

Read the full paper here: https://journals.rbge.org.uk/rbgesib/article/view/3616

05/06/2026

Science. Action for sustainable future.

At the 2026 DOST-NAST Visayas Regional Scientific Meeting, local innovations took the spotlight under the theme "UN SDGs: Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development."

Shoutout to the three incredible presentations representing Negros:

🌴 PRRCFI President Gerry Ledesma shared their experience on saving the pristine reefs and tropical beach forest of Danjugan Island.

🐬 Dr. Mark de la Paz of USLS Bacolod on studying and protecting our local Irrawaddy Dolphins.

📊 Lisa Paguntalan-Marte of PhilBio shared the organizations' experience on turning raw ecological data into real conservation breakthroughs.

Our local scientists and advocates are proving that when science meets passion, we secure a future for our ecosystems. So proud of the Negros conservation community! 💚

31/05/2026

Two New Crickets discovered in Sulu - Varitrella (Cantotrella) sulu Haibil, Nuñeza & Tan was collected from Indanan and Patikul and was named after Sulu archipelago. The other species was named Varitrella (Cantotrella) alternata Haibil, Nuñeza & Tan. Both species belong to family Oecanthidae and are instantly recognizable by their unique genitalia, forewing patterns and otherd.

Read the full paper here: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5821.1.4

29/05/2026

The journey of the PhilBio as narrated by one of its founding officers and the current President, Errol Gatumbato. We commit to do even more for the conservation of threatened habitats and endemic species, alongside with communities and other stakeholders.

20/05/2026

13/05/2026

Gawahon Ecopark - Local communities got to experience bird counts and habitat assessment on site. While almost everyone enjoyed the morning field work, a few were lucky enough to have their spark bird and plant. We all had a good walk with nature and are now looking forward to the actual count tomorrow.

This project is an initiative of BeeGLAD and VISFA in partnership with LGU Victorias City and PhilBio. This activity is funded by the PCP4NbS Project of Forest Foundation Philippines.

13/05/2026

Gawahon Ecopark is part of the Northern Negros Natural Park. As part of the project initiative of BeeGLAD and VISFA in partnership with LGU Victorias City and PhilBio, a community-based bio-monitoring training was conducted for the dry season. This activity is funded by the PCP4NbS Project of Forest Foundation Philippines.

Here are some of the first day field photos from the training.