Tubbataha Reef is known for its extraordinary biodiversity, abundant marine life, and breathtaking drop-offs into the open ocean. Tubbataha Reef was discovered by divers in the late 1970s. The area covers 130,028 hectares of high-quality marine habitats containing three atolls and a large area of the deep sea. Tubbataha is home to 374 species of coral and almost 500 species of fish.    This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in PalSU; Written and directed by: Rizaldy Bustamante, Joshua Dela Cruz, Arthur Malinao, Dr. Mark Joseph Buncag, and Prof. Imelda L ..read more

A mangrove is a shrub or tree that grows in coastal saline or brackish water. The term is also used for tropical coastal vegetation consisting of such species. Mangroves occur worldwide in the tropics and subtropics and even some temperate coastal areas, mainly between latitudes 30° N and 30° S with the greatest mangrove area within 5° of the equator. For this episode of #WildlifePhilippinesPodcast, Palawan State University talks about interesting information about mangrove tree.   This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in PalSU; Written and directed by: Riz ..read more

The Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (PWRCC), also known as the Crocodile Farm is the only wildlife rescue center in Palawan located 9km south of Puerto Princesa City. The center is strategically located on a vast of 10-hectare land. For this episode of #WildlifePhilippinesPodcast, Palawan State University (PalSU) talks about interesting information about this wildlife rescue center.   This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in PalSU written and directed by: Rizaldy Bustamante, Czarina Sulpico, Reymon Lagrada, Dr. Mark Joseph Buncag and Prof. I ..read more

Cleopatra’s Needle is one of the mystical mountains of Palawan. The name is derived from the obelisk-like rock structure that is found in its peak. This is the mountain you will pass on the way to the Puerto Princesa Underground River. For this episode of #WildlifePhilippinesPodcast, Palawan State University talks about interesting information about this mystical mountain.   This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in PalSU. Written and directed by: Rizaldy Bustamante, Kristel Dorado, JB Mamaid, Noell Soliva, Dr. Mark Joseph Buncag and Prof. Imelda Lactuan. &n ..read more

Sea urchin is a marine echinoderm that has a spherical or flattened shell covered in mobile spines, with a mouth in the underside and calcareous jaws. Many species are harvested for food. For this episode, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University talks about interesting information about this marine life including its habitat, importance and current threats. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in DMMMSU Written and directed by: Ms. Jacklyn C. Andrada, Prof. Desiree A. Vilar, Ms. Alyana Dawn F. Almoite, Mr. Jomar J. Lucena, Mr. Reb Jeffree J. Taño and Ms. J ..read more

Caulerpa lentillifera , also known as sea grapes or green caviar and locally called as lato or latok, is an edible seaweed common to the Philippines.For this episode, Palawan State University (PalSU) talks about interesting information about this marine life. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in PalSU; Written and directed by: Rizaldy Bustamante, Kristel Dorado, Jade Remo, Andrei Sta. Teresa, Noell Soliva, Czarina Sulpico, Marie Chris Palma, Mark Joseph Buncag, and Imelda Lactuan. Wildlife Philippines is an initiative under the Partnership for Biodiversity C ..read more

For this episode, Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. talks about Mindoro Tree Frog, a species of amphibians in the family Old World tree frogs. It is one of the an endangered species listed under IUCN which can be found in Mindoro. This episode is produced by Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc.; Written and directed by: CJ Bantiling, Kyle Cielo, Elyza Tan, and Grace Diamante. Featuring our Voice Talent, Alon Velasquez. Wildlife Philippines is an initiative under the Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation 3 of Tanggol Kalikasan and is being supported by the USAID ..read more

Philippine Mouse Deer or locally known as Pilandok is a small terrestrial mammal endemic to the island of Palawan. Though shy and nocturnal, they are listed as endangered under IUCN as their meat is a popular delicacy and their skin can be used to make leathers. For this episode, Palawan State University (PalSU) talks about Palawan bearcat and its declining population. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in PalSU; Written and directed by: Rizaldy Bustamante, Kristel Dorado, Jade Remo, Andrei Sta. Teresa, Noell Soliva, Czarina Sulpico, Marie Chris Palma, Mark J ..read more

Mindoro contains a wide diversity of wildlife, some of which are endemic to the area and new island records are being added still. For this episode, Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. talks about the Bangon Monitor Lizard, a newly described species of reptile from the Mindoro faunal region. This episode is produced by Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc.; Written and directed by: CJ Bantiling, Kyle Cielo, Elyza Tan, and Grace Diamante. Featuring our Voice Talent, Nicole Lim. Wildlife Philippines is an initiative under the Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation 3 ..read more

Bantigue or Bantigi is being poached or traded for bonsai and ornamental plants. With the decline of its population, it is included in the red list of threatened species. For this episode, Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) talks about bantigue and campaigns the conservation of vulnerable species like this plant. This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in ASCOT; Written and directed by: Diana Rose De Mesa. Wildlife Philippines is an initiative under the Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation 3 of Tanggol Kalikasan and is being supported by the USAID and ..read more