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Thriving Together: Lasting Solutions for Collaborative Management of Tamaraw Landscapes promotes sustainable tamaraw conservation through multi-stakeholder collaboration, a consortium led by Re:wild and implemented by DAF and MBCFI.

22/05/2026

🌿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌿

The International Day for Biological Diversity began with the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where world leaders adopted the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), a global agreement to protect life on Earth, use nature sustainably, and share its benefits fairly. It remains a call to safeguard the planet’s living wealth.

The Philippines, one of the world’s megadiverse countries and part of a global biodiversity hotspot, is home to many species found nowhere else. In Mindoro, unique and endemic wildlife depend on remaining forest habitats that continue to face pressure from land-use change and degradation.

Through Thriving Together with Tamaraw, conservation efforts in Mindoro focus on protecting critical habitats, supporting Indigenous Peoples’ stewardship, and promoting coexistence between people and wildlife. It is a reminder that protecting biodiversity means protecting both nature and the communities that depend on it.

15/05/2026

𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 | 𝗜𝗨𝗖𝗡 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

Mindoro is more than just an island. It is a sanctuary of life found nowhere else on Earth. From lush mangroves to dense forests to and winding rivers, it shelters species that exist only within its landscapes.

But today, many of these species are facing the risk of extinction. Habitat loss, hunting, and increasing human pressures continue to push them closer to the edge.

This 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we are reminded that conservation is not just about saving wildlife. It is about protecting the ecosystems and communities that depend on them. Through Thriving Together with Tamaraw, we recognize that people and nature are deeply connected, and that a thriving Mindoro means a shared future for all.

The call is simple: protect habitats, support conservation efforts, and be part of the movement to ensure that Mindoro’s wildlife continues to thrive.

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🌍 Learn More: IUCN Red List
Discover more about threatened species and their conservation status:
https://www.iucnredlist.org

The IUCN Red List is the world’s most comprehensive source on the global conservation status of species. It provides data on population trends, threats, and actions needed to protect biodiversity.

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📸 Featured wildlife: Tamaraw, Mindoro Bleeding-heart, Philippine Crocodile, Mindoro Stripe-faced Fruit Bat, Mindoro Pallid Flying Fox, and Mindoro Hornbill.
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𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). (2024). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. https://www.iucnredlist.org

IUCN SSC Asian Wild Cattle Specialist Group. (2020). Bubalus mindorensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

BirdLife International. (2020). Gallicolumba platenae. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

van Weerd, M., & Crocodile Specialist Group. (2021). Crocodylus mindorensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

BirdLife International. (2020). Penelopides mindorensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

IUCN SSC Wild Pig Specialist Group. (2019). Sus oliveri. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

IUCN SSC Bat Specialist Group. (2019). Styloctenium mindorensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

BirdLife International. (2016). Ducula mindorensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

IUCN SSC Bat Specialist Group. (2019). Desmalopex microleucopterus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

12/05/2026

Sa bawat guhit ng bata, may kwento ng kultura. Sa bawat kwento, may pag-asa.

Sa isang sulok ng Tamisan Elementary School sa Barangay Poypoy, may mga batang nakaupo sa sahig, may hawak na lapis at krayola, may hawak na pangarap. Tahimik silang nag-iisip sa tanong na, “Ano ang ibig sabihin ng pagiging isang Taobuid?” Tapos isa-isa silang gumuguhit: may bahag, may kwako, may basket, may sulfa, may dongdong, may tulali, may kagubatan.

Hindi lang ito simpleng drawing, ito ang kanilang paraan ng pagsasabi, “Ito kami. Ito ang gusto naming matutunan. Ito ang ayaw naming mawala.”

Sa isinagawang Bale Fagfuyungan "Intergenerational and Interpretational Consultation-Workshop", na pinangunahan ng Tamisan Elementary School katuwang ang Thriving Together with Tamaraw Consortium, nabigyan ng boses ang mga batang Taobuid, kasama ang kanilang mga magulang at 𝘧𝘶𝘧𝘶𝘢𝘮𝘢 at 𝘧𝘶𝘧𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘢 (elders). Sa pamamagitan ng kwento (storytelling), pagguhit (drawing), at may ugnayang (interactive) mga gawain, unti-unting lumabas ang kanilang pagmamahal sa kulturang nalilimutan na ng marami at ang kanilang kagustuhang mas maintindihan ito.

May mga batang gustong matutong gumawa ng kwako at bahag. May ilan na nais matutunan ang mga palatandaan ng kalikasan, kung kailan darating ang ulan o bagyo. At karamihan sa kanila, iisa ang sagot kung saan nila gustong matuto: “Sa aming mga magulang at nakatatanda.”

Dito mas lalong nakita ang kahalagahan ng 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘨𝘧𝘶𝘺𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯, hindi lang isang lugar, kundi isang buhay na learning hub. Isang lugar ng pagkatuto kung saan ang IKSP (Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices) ng Taobuid ay maipapasa mula sa isang henerasyon patungo sa susunod. Isang espasyo kung saan ang kultura ay hindi lang kinukwento, ito ay isinasabuhay, inaalagaan, at pinapasa, upang hindi ito tuluyang mawala.

Hindi lang ito simpleng workshop, isa rin itong espasyo kung saan ang mga ideya ng kabataan ay pinapakinggan, pinahahalagahan, at ginagawang inspirasyon para sa mas inklusibo at makabuluhang mga programa sa hinaharap. Patunay ito na kapag binigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga bata na magsalita at makilahok, mas nagiging makulay at makabuluhan ang pagkatuto.

Sa huling bahagi ng workshop, isang punong walang dahon ang unti-unting napuno, hindi ng dahon, kundi ng mga marka ng pangako. Mula sa maliliit na kamay ng mga bata hanggang sa mga bakas ng daliri ng kanilang mga magulang at elders, bawat marka ay simbolo ng iisang pangako: “Ipagpapatuloy ang kwento ng aming kultura.”

At sa simpleng workshop na ito, malinaw ang mensahe, habang may batang handang matuto at komunidad na handang magturo, mananatiling buhay ang kultura.

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This activity is part of Thriving Together with Tamaraw, a consortium led by Re:wild in partnership with the D'Aboville Foundation and Demo Farm, Inc. (DAF), and the Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. (MBCFI), with support from Biodiversity Challenge Funds (BCF) through UK Aid.

06/05/2026

🌱 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 (𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁/𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 (𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴)

Join the Thriving Together with Tamaraw initiative and work at the heart of community-based conservation in Mindoro.

The following roles are ideal for someone who enjoys fieldwork, research, and close collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, LGUs, and government partners.

Help produce science that directly supports the protection of the critically endangered tamaraw and its landscapes.

📌𝟭. 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 (𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵)

✅ The Assistant Technical Specialist (Research) will primarily support and lead the design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of ecological and biodiversity research activities within tamaraw landscapes.

He/She will work within and in strong coordination with the project’s team, including managers, coordinators, and field technical officers.

TOR: https://bit.ly/ATS_Output2

📌 𝟮. 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 (𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴)

✅The Assistant Technical Officer/Specialist (Threat Monitoring) will primarily support the design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of wildlife protection, crime prevention and law enforcement activities across Tamaraw landscapes.

He/She will work within and in strong coordination of the project’s team including managers, coordinators, field technical officers and with local stakeholders (DENR field personnel, LGUs, Indigenous Peoples, and community partners).

TOR: https://bit.ly/ATS_Output4

📍 Based in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro with field sites around Mindoro
📩 Send CV and cover letter to [email protected]

01/05/2026

Happy Labor Day!

Today, we celebrate the hands and hearts behind every step forward.

Some work begins before sunrise and ends long after dark. It happens on muddy trails, steep mountainsides, under the heat of the sun or in the middle of sudden rain. In the field, time is precious, resources are stretched, and every effort counts. Yet day after day, people continue the work with strength, patience, and purpose to protect communities, forests, and wildlife.

Beyond the field are those who keep everything moving quietly in the background, planning, organizing, coordinating, and making sure each task can happen when it needs to.

Today is for everyone whose dedication is often unseen but always felt. Thank you for the work you do, the challenges you carry, and the difference you make every single day. 🌿💚

30/04/2026

Happy World Veterinary Day! 🐾

Veterinarians do so much more than care for pets. They also play an important role in biodiversity conservation by protecting wildlife health, helping prevent the spread of diseases, and supporting healthy, balanced ecosystems.

In the background is Dr. Mikko Angelo Reyes, veterinarian of the Tamaraw Conservation Program Office, during a biodiversity assessment in SADIK, one of the activities under Thriving Together with Tamaraw.

23/04/2026

Ideas need people to move them forward, and Ruel is part of that journey 🌱

Ruel serves as our Grant Scheme Manager, supporting activities that help communities and conservation efforts across the tamaraw landscape. He assists in coordinating projects, working with partners, and helping monitor grant-supported initiatives on the ground.

Ruel believes conservation works best when communities are involved and engaged. He also enjoys field days that end with a good sunset after a long day of work. 🌅

We’re celebrating you today, Ruel! Wishing you happiness, good health, and more growth in the year ahead. Drop a 🎉 or 🌱 in the comments to greet him today 💚

16/04/2026

🐃🌿 𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗔-𝗞𝗔-𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗡 — where 𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗮raw, 𝗸𝗮tutubo (indigenous people), and ka𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 (knowledge) come together.

Through Dalaw-Turo sessions in Sitios Dapdap and Payompon in Sta Cruz, Occidental Mindoro, students, Indigenous communities, and conservation partners came together to learn and share. TAMA-KA-ALAMAN reflects the connection between wildlife, culture, and knowledge — reminding us that conservation begins with understanding and collective action.

Most residents belong to the Alangan ethnolinguistic group, with some still living in upland areas of Inner Mindoro where the tamaraw persists. Through games, cultural performances, and discussions, participants deepened their understanding of biodiversity and conservation.

The activity was conducted in partnership with Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Occidental Mindoro through the DENR - Tamaraw Conservation Program Office (TCPO), and the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) of Sta. Cruz LGU (MENRO Santa Cruz).

Together, we continue building awareness and inspiring communities to become stewards of Mindoro’s natural heritage. 💚

This initiative is part of Thriving Together with Tamaraw, a consortium led by Re:wild, in partnership with the D'Aboville Foundation and Demo Farm, Inc. (DAF), and the Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. (MBCFI), with support from the Darwin Initiative of Biodiversity Challenge Funds (BCF) through UK Aid.

14/04/2026

𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 👀🐃

Three (3) binoculars were officially turned over to the DENR - Tamaraw Conservation Program Office (TCPO), made possible through the proceeds of the 𝘚𝘶𝘸𝘢𝘨 𝘰 𝘚𝘶𝘬𝘰 film screening, generously sponsored by the Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation (TMPF) during the 2025 Tamaraw Symposium.

The procurement and turnover of these binoculars, facilitated by MBCFI, will directly support our Tamaraw Rangers in their fieldwork, from patrolling and monitoring to the annual Tamaraw population count and other critical conservation efforts.

This initiative is part of Thriving Together with Tamaraw, a consortium led by Re:wild in partnership with the D'Aboville Foundation and Demo Farm, Inc. (DAF), and the Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. (MBCFI), with support from the Biodiversity Challenge Funds (BCF) through UK Aid.

31/03/2026

🌿 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘!🌿

Explore everything about our journey, from activities and project outputs to stories, and media.

✨ Discover our project background
📍 Learn about our activities and milestones
📊 Explore outputs and resources
🖼️ Browse photos, media, and stories from the field
👥 Get to know the amazing team behind the work

🔗 Visit the website here: https://thrivingtogether.ph/

We’d love for you to explore, share, and be part of the journey toward thriving communities and biodiversity conservation. 💚

08/03/2026

🌿 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁.

In Thriving Together with Tamaraw Consortium, women play vital roles across our work.

They lead in finance and administration, guide decision-making and leadership, support community engagement and capacity building, contribute to research and field activitties, and help shape policies that protect biodiversity.

Their dedication ensures that conservation is not only about protecting species and ecosystems, but also about building inclusive systems where voices are heard and rights are upheld.

As this year’s global call highlights the importance of access to justice and equality, we recognize that empowering women in conservation strengthens both communities and nature.

✨ This month, we celebrate the women whose work, leadership, and commitment help conservation truly thrive.

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