Palawan Taxonomic Guild -PTG

17/09/2026

The Palawan Taxonomic Guild (PTG) mourns the passing of our dearest advocate, a true conservationist and educator who dedicated her life to the protection of Palawan’s wildlife.

Dr. Sabine will always be very close to our hearts. We were fortunate to work closely with her every World Pangolin Day Celebration. Her experiences, dedication, and passion for conservation shaped us and inspired us to continue pursuing and working in this field.

Her continuous sharing of knowledge and experiences gave every student not only valuable lessons but also someone to look up to and be inspired by. She served as a guiding hand in spreading and instilling the vision and mission of our organization, leaving a lasting impact on the students, advocates, and conservationists she encountered.

May her legacy, teachings, and passion for Palawan’s wildlife continue to inspire and guide us as we carry forward the work she so deeply believed in.

On behalf of the Palawan Taxonomic Guild, we extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Sabine’s family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones. May you find comfort in knowing that her life and work touched many lives and will continue to live on through the people she inspired.

Rest in peace, Dr. Sabine. Your legacy will continue to live on in the conservation community you helped inspire.

12/08/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐭. ⁣
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𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳. 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴. 𝘈 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦🌱 ⁣
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A new Academic Year unfolds, and so does a new chapter awaiting the Guild 👀 ⁣
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✨ 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 ✨⁣
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With new challenges come new opportunities, and with new heights to reach comes a greater responsibility. This new set of officers is ready to take action, lead with purpose, and stand in the pursuit of protecting and conserving Palawan's unique flora and fauna ✨🌱🐵⁣
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📢𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘵. 𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺? ⁣
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04/07/2026

To our beloved graduating officers of the Palawan Taxonomic Guild:
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‎Your PTG family congratulates you on reaching this remarkable milestone!
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‎We thank you for the years of dedication, leadership, and service you have given to our organization. Know that your passion and willingness to serve have left a mark that will always be remembered and appreciated.
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‎May God continue to bless each of you as you step into a new chapter of your lives. Carry with you the same determination, integrity, and compassion that you have continuously shown as students, learners, and officers. May your future careers be filled with success, your journeys with countless opportunities, and your lives with purpose and fulfillment. Always bear in your minds the drive to never stop learning, growing, and making a positive difference wherever life may take you.
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‎Though your time as officers comes to an end, you will always remain a valued part of this family. We are incredibly proud of all that you have accomplished and excited to see the heights you will reach in the years ahead.
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‎Once again, congratulations, graduates! Thank you for your invaluable service, and may the road ahead lead you to your well-deserved success and fulfilment.
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‎We wish you all the best in every endeavor.
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‎The Guild will always be cheering you on!

05/03/2026

More photos during the Students' Research Clearance and permitting seminar last February 13, 2026.

04/03/2026

What a thrill!!! 🎉

Students' Research Clearance and permitting seminar may have ended, but your research journey continues. May the knowledge you gained today guide you in your work for the future.

Thank you so much to the following:

To the guest speakers: Ms. Loribelle Q. Libao (College of Sciences Research Coordinator), Ms. Alexes Mae C. Diaz (University Research and Creative Works Office Staff/Statistician) Ms. Cheah Mae S. Manlavi (University Research Ethics Review Committee Staff), Mark D. Española (Palawan Council for Sustainable Development - Research Specialist), Ms. Ma. Leonora S. Marquez (Copyright Specialist, University Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office), Atty. Edmond Jones Q. Gastanes (Provincial Legal Office- National Commission on Indigenous People - Palawan);

To the College of Sciences' Dean, Dr. Ronald Edilberto A. Ona;

To the Thesis Instructors/Professors and Program Heads: Mr. Ariel O. Badelles, Mr. Jandi G. Panolino, Ms. Loribelle Q. Libao, Ms. Lea M. Camangeg, and Ms. Monica Joyce S. Sespeñe of BS in Biology major in Medical Biology, Mr. John Vincent C. Colili and Ms. Jean Marie L. Diego of BS in Environmental Science, and Dr. Floredel D. Galon and Ms. Renalyn O. Seguerra of BS in Marine Biology;

To the host, Mr. Marco Jacob Asuque (BS in Biology student);

To the organization advisers, Ms. Abrila M. Langbao, Ms. Lea M. Camangeg (GPPG Advisers), Ms. Jean Marie L. Diego, and Prof. Julie B. Arquero (PTG Advisers); and

To the dedicated organizers, & to the student researchers who made this event possible.

We look forward to the success and impact your research will bring to society. Thank you all for being with us!

04/03/2026

𝐈𝐓'𝐒 𝐀 𝐖𝐑𝐀𝐏!!!

The Palawan Taxonomic Guild (PTG) successfully concluded the event— recruitment day 2026.

Last March 2, 2026 was a day of preaching conservation and sharing our passion for the incredible flora and fauna of the Philippines, especially here in Palawan. 🐾🌱

The Palawan Taxonomic Guild opened its doors, and young environmental enthusiasts answered the call. It was a day when we met different students with a common love for biodiversity, shared commitment to protect it, and were ready to turn their love for nature into impact.

Because here in PTG, passion becomes purpose. Knowledge becomes advocacy. And students become protectors of nature. 💚

04/03/2026

Today, the 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 (𝐁𝐑) celebrates one of the most important events of the year—World Wildlife Day! The theme for 2026 is “𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬.”

Did you know? The PCSD is the main implementer of RA 9147 (Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act) in the Province of Palawan. That is why, today, the PCSDS is hosting an activity to raise awareness about the importance and traditional use of wild medicinal and aromatic plants.

During the activity, participants will also learn about sustainable agricultural practices and take more active roles in conservation initiatives that contribute to the ecological balance on which wildlife species rely to survive and thrive.

Join us in the fight to

02/03/2026

THE GUILD CALLS ONCE MORE!

Palawan Taxonomic Guild is opening its doors once again!!!
Is your passion about the flora, fauna, & everything nature has to offer? 🐾🌿
Here in PTG we are dedicated to promote the protection and conservation of Palawan's rich biodiversity through education, campaigns, and actions.

👉 Organising learning opportunities through seminars
👉 Promoting awareness about the environment
👉 Inspiring others to be responsible protectors of nature

Let your passion thrive. Let your knowledge turn into something meaningful.
Join us as we act towards a brighter future!

Follow the application guidelines and join the guild today!

Caption by: Mr. Rigel Sagrado

02/03/2026

22/02/2026

REPOST
Palawan State University is the host for this year’s celebration on the World Pangolin Day 2026 this coming February 27, 2026 at the Palawan State University Gymnasium from 12:30pm to 5:00 pm.
This aligns with the global celebration held every 3rd Saturday of February. This event puts the spotlight on the Philippine-endemic pangolin species Manis culionensis (ITALICIZE SPECIES NAME), organized by the Subcommittee on Pangolin Conservation and Management (SPCM) under the PCSDS Environment and Natural Resources Committee.

In support of the World Pangolin Day, the other member institutions of the Committee namely, Western Philippines University (WPU), Holy Trinity University (HTU), Conservation International Philippines (CI PH), DENR, City ENRO, Environmental Legal Assistance Center (ELAC), Katala Foundation Incorporated (KFI) and its secretariat the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) are also launching several activities connected to the celebration.

There are Reel Making Competition hosted by WPU, Cosplay hosted by PalawanSU, Digital Arts hosted by CI PH, Spoken Poetry hosted by PCSDS & KFI, and Quiz Bee hosted by KFI.

LINKS:

Quizbee - https://surl.li/eskaaq
Spoken Poetry - https://forms.gle/hK7rrCe8HeDWhEABA
Digital Arts - https://forms.gle/GRMBJb7JyuSxEwSu6
Cosplay - https://forms.gle/vCAmaCjRxKovBe4k7
Reel-making - https://forms.gle/zKNmPiWE2krirrvt8

Happy Pangolin Day!