Katutubong Kabataang Umuugat sa Kabundukan ng Sierra Madre - UGBON

28/04/2026

Noong Abril 25, 2026, matagumpay na idinaos ang isang Online Education Discussion sa pangunguna ng University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) - College of Human Ecology. Layunin ng talakayang ito na magbahagi ng kaalaman at karanasan mula sa iba't ibang sektor na nagsusulong ng pangangalaga sa ating ekolohiya at kalikasan. 💚🌏

Ang diskusyon ay dinaluhan ng mga eksperto at lider mula sa iba't ibang organisasyon.

Mula sa Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI), inilatag ni Ms. Melody Asia ang matingkad na diskusyon ng kahalagahan ng adbokasiyang Rights of Nature na naglalayong mabigyang proteksyon ang Inang Kalikasan sa ating batas sa Pilipinas. Ibinahagi rin ni Mr. Algimar Guitang mula sa Marinduque Council for Environmental Concerns (MACEC) tungkol sa mga inisyatiba at aktibong pakikilahok ng mga kabataan sa kanilang lugar laban sa mapanirang pagmimina at pagtatanggol para sa kalikasan.

Mula naman sa Katutubong Kabataang Umuugat sa Kabundukan ng Sierra Madre (UGBON), ibinahagi ni Ms. Kristel Quierrez-Asa ang kaniyang makabuluhang mga kuwento, bilang kinatawan ng Katutubong Kabataan, tungkol sa araw-araw na pamumuhay at pakikibaka sa loob ng kanilang lupang ninuno.🌿🫶

Naging matagumpay ang talakayan at nagbuklod sa iba't ibang tinig mula sa legal na adbokasiya at inisyatiba ng kabataan hanggang sa mga pananaw ng mga katutubo upang bigyang-diin ang malawak at komprehensibong diskarte na kinakailangan para sa pagpapanatili ng ating maganda at payapang kalikasan. 🤝🔄

🇵🇭 Pirmahan ang petisyon sa pagsusulong ng Rights of Nature bilang Isang panukalang batas: https://f.mtr.cool/qhdnrgagfn

25/04/2026

23/03/2026

Thank you for standing with nature! 🍃

We sincerely thank Hon. Leila de Lima of ML Partylist for authoring “AN ACT TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF NATURE IN THE PHILIPPINES” (H.B. No. 8352).

Your support for the RoN Bill is deeply appreciated. As more champions rise for the Rights of Nature, we move closer to securing a life-giving future for our ecosystems and all the generations to come.

23/03/2026

05/03/2026

Roots to Circles / Mula Ugat Tungo sa Bilog is a facilitation training designed with and for UGBON Indigenous youth leaders in the Sierra Madre, supporting them to create safer spaces that honor culture, land, and community care. 🌿

This project is supported by the Work That Reconnects Network Emergence Fund; and to fully make the in-person gathering possible, we’re still raising ~₱30,000 for essential logistics and participant support.

🔗 Link for a more detailed overview of the project + specific ways you can support (financial or in-kind):
https://bit.ly/rootstocircles

05/03/2026

Need a photographer with a purpose?

Capture your special moments while making a difference! We offer affordable photoshoot packages through our 'Photo for a Cause' initiative.

Your booking does more than just create memories, 50% of the proceeds directly support the Katutubong Kabataang Umuugat sa Kabundukan ng Sierra Madre - UGBON, while the rest covers equipment maintenance and a small token for our dedicated photographers.

​Duration: 2 Hours of Unlimited Shooting
​Post-Processing: 15 Professionally Edited High-Res Photos
​Deliverables: Instant Access to All Raw Files/Unedited Shots

Model: Leianne Ayura Villegas
Photographer: Lovely Villegas

Every shot you take helps a youth in the Sierra Madre. ❤️

13/02/2026

Binabati at ipinagmamalaki ka ng buong katutubong kabataang Dumagat-Remontado, Boniknik Kristel Quierrez-Asa!!! 👏🫶💚🌱⛰️

When hold deep cultural meaning, protecting them becomes a matter of justice.

In Tulaog Cave, the Dumagat–Remontado Indigenous people are navigating the impacts of unmanaged tourism while defending their rights, traditions and environment. 🌱

This feature sheds light on the governance challenges behind the conflict and the solutions proposed by this community to safeguard their sacred site.

🔗 Read the full story through the link in the comments!