First celebration of the International Day for Biosphere Reserves
3 November 2022 will be the first International Day for Biosphere Reserves. An event showcasing...
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Founded in 20 June 2018 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Also known as PhilBRNet
Serves as a platform for collaboration and cooperation among existing and aspiring BRs in the Philippines
Promotes the PhilBRNet as an active and strong an advocate of sustainable development through collective initiatives and actions of the biosphere reserves in the country
Home to 83 species of trees that include the critically endangered dipterocarp species, the Gisók-gisók (Hopea philippinensis)
Habitat for 104 species of land vertebrates including 57 species of birds, 10 species of amphibians, 24 species of reptiles and 13 species of mammals
Has thirty-four (34) herpetofaunal species including the Bicol False Gecko (Pseudogekko sumiklab), a new discovered Philippine endemic species
Aspiring nominee for the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Mayon Volcano Natural Park
Located within the proximity of the “Center of the Center of Marine Biodiversity” – a sea point having the highest concentration of marine life in the world
Features 42 dive spots and an extremely rare species of hard coral known as “Puerto gallerie” which can only be found on this site
Home to Iraya Mangyans who are among the indigenous peoples of Oriental Mindoro known for their skills of nito weaving that preserves their unique art form Known for a variety of endemic species including tamaraw (Bubalus mindoronensis)
Known as the “last ecological frontier” with the highest forest cover in the Philippines
An archipelago composed of a main island and more than 1,700 islands
Unique ecosystems (limestone formations, long beaches, diverse coral reefs)
Home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park and Puerto Princesa Subterranean River Park; and two sites in the tentative list: Mount Mantalingahan Protected Landscape and Tabon Cave Complex and all of Lipuun
