Haribon

Haribon is the Philippines' pioneer environmental organization, hatched in 1972 and named after the "Haring Ibon" or "bird king", the Philippine Eagle.

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A Rafflesia in the mountains of Panay.

In Luzon we have the Sierra Madre, but in Panay, there is the Central Panay Mountain Range. It is home not only to Rafflesia, but also the Critically Endangered Dulungan Hornbill.

The Central Panay Mountain Range is a Key Biodiversity Area, or KBA. This means that they fit a specific set of criteria regarding the unique species that live there, threats, and the overall ecology and environment there.

What other species can be found in Panay?

Further reading on KBAs: http://www.keybiodiversityareas.org/what-are-kbas https://www.biodiversitya-z.org/content/key-biodiversity-areas-kba

Photo by Alex Alabado.

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Read and sign this petition to call for the revocation of Kaliwa Dam.

Read: https://haribon.org.ph/stop-kaliwa-dam/

Sign: https://www.change.org/p/president-rodrigo-duterte-stop-kaliwa-dam-save-our-future

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Join the UP Mountaineers for the 5k GIG Run. Each registration plants a tree in the Ipo Watershed.

https://www.facebook.com/events/392674474861959/

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Why do you love Baguio?

It is time we show it.

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What is it like to look for our elusive Haring Ibon? 

Read at the Philippine Star:

https://www.philstar.com/business/science-and-environment/2018/06/07/1822137/journey-meet-gab-e-ecijas-haring-ibon

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The Philippines ranks third among the highest contributors of plastic wastes in the global waters.

Led by Earth Day Network Philippines, this year's Earth Day theme is “Green the Cities, Green the Oceans”, focusing on reducing wastes from single-plastic use and campaigning for better solid waste management practices.

http://haribon.org.ph/index.php/news/item/313-earth-day-2018-aims-to-end-plastic-pollution

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Missed the Fire Run during #takboparasakalikasan? Visit fb.com/takboparasakalikasanrun for the Water Run this June. Proceeds go to our continued conservation work. Special thanks to the Pinoy Aspiring Runners!

Photos © 2018 Stephanie Lim & Albert Balbutin / Haribon Foundation

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Happy Valentine's Day from our Mindoro bleeding-heart ❤

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A young conservationist shares her story inspired by the environment, as well as pop-culture. 

http://haribon.org.ph/index.php/news/item/305-an-eco-teen-s-blog-the-chosen-ones

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You can also live like a mangrove by providing various ecosystem services such as prevention of salt water intrusion, breeding and nursery habitat for fish species, birds, and other biodiversity, timber, fuel wood, cultural services from aesthetics to recreation, and storm and erosion control, but we think the poster is a good start.

More ecosystem services from M. Brander et al, 2012

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5 ways to live eco-friendly for 2018!

1. Say NO to disposables. Say YES to reusables! 2. Cut down on junk. 3. Choose products with natural ingredients. 4. Make your own household products. 5. Buy local.

What other ways will you live eco-friendly for 2018?

Read more, and share! http://bit.ly/eco2018

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Philippine coral reefs are in danger. Scientists have already witnessed coral bleaching all over the country.

Learn more about these threats, and coral bleaching:

http://haribon.org.ph/index.php/content_page/30-featured-stories/301-ph-reef-status-calls-for-urgent-attention

We urge all of you to join International Year of the Reef activities and campaigns by our friends in conservation:

DENR BMB Coastal and Marine Division DENR-Biodiversity Management Bureau SMARTSeas PH Marine Science Institute, UP Diliman Oceana Philippines Conservation International - Philippines WWF-Philippines Department of Agriculture - Philippines ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Planet CORA Gaia Exploration Club Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape Philippine Coast Guard

Photos © 2018 Gregorio dela Rosa / Haribon Foundation.

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Help us find the endangered Black-faced spoonbill while we conduct this year's Asian Waterbird Census!

Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 General donation: P500 Members: P400 Includes transportation from Quezon City and binocular rental.

Only under 4,000 are estimated to be left and we need as many eyes on the field as possible. Learn more about our #featheredtourists and help us contribute to the #AWC2018; a worldwide count of migratory waterbirds.

Register now, seats are limited! http://bit.ly/findbfs

#asianwaterbirdcensus #waterbirdscount

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Share ideas, thoughts, & your love of nature at “Heart to Heart” with Haribon members! Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 2pm. 

RSVP [email protected] to get a seat, and exact location! 

Bring snacks to share too:)

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What is rainforestation?

Haribon foresters reveal some of the reasons why native trees are best for bringing back our forests.

Make it a new years resolution to adopt seedlings so we can plant more trees.

Adopt a seedling today: bit.ly/AdoptASeedling

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This 45th Anniversary edition of Haring Ibon Magazine is the latest of a long legacy of conservation news.

Learn more about a history of Philippine environment conservation. Get your copy today.

Email [email protected]

Music:

TAKE THE CHANCE by Nicolai Heidlas Music https://soundcloud.com/nicolai-heidlas

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music provided by Music for Creators https://youtu.be/VTHeQM7Uc0k

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Little egrets in action.

Take action and help us count migratory birds like them on a 5 day excursion to Palaui Island and the Buguey Wetlands.

The Asian Waterbird Census is a worldwide citizen science activity conducted by volunteers, scientists, and nature lovers like you.

January 10 to 15, 2018 Palaui Island & Buguey Wetlands, Cagayan province Donation fee includes accommodation, environmental fees, & transportation from Haribon HQ in Quezon City

P3,100 members P3,500 non-members

Be part of the count, and make it count!

Register today: bit.ly/asianwaterbirds

Photos © Stephanie Lim / Haribon Foundation.