Forum on potential Bohol reclamation

Forum on potential Bohol reclamation

As Tagbilaran officials consider reclamation in Bohol, the clamor for its scientific basis rises.

A 10 year-old forest of native trees in Metro Manila (before and after)

A 10 year-old forest of native trees in Metro Manila (before and after)

A selection of photos of trees native to the Philippines after 10 years of growth. From a “forest” on the campus of UP Diliman.

New art for Philippine Eagle Week

New art for Philippine Eagle Week

Adding new Philippine Eagle illustrations to my Philippine Wildlife Art project, and exhibiting small prints of them in Quezon City.

Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa)

Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa)

Banaba is native to Southeast Asia, and has been long known for its antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties

Coron Island: things they don’t tell you on the tour

Coron Island: things they don’t tell you on the tour

What many of us visitors to Coron Island don’t know, is that we are likely swimming in what was once burial grounds.

Shop local, women-led, and forest-safe

Shop local, women-led, and forest-safe

Purchased some delicious pasalubong from women leaders working in the Southern Sierra Madre.

Illustration & Logo for women in environment work

Illustration & Logo for women in environment work

For Women’s Day I’d like to share more work I made for a project working with women’s organizations in the Sierra Madre.

Katmon Vegetable Sinigang

Katmon Vegetable Sinigang

Both the fruit Katmon and the dish Sinigang were once intimidating to me, but I’ve gotten to know both by making Sinigang na Katmon.

Alagao leaves & Suman Itim of Crescent Moon Cafe

Alagao leaves & Suman Itim of Crescent Moon Cafe

They say money doesn’t grow on trees. But leaves do. Delicious leaves from the Alagao tree.

Tree hugging the Bagras (aka Mindanao Gum, Rainbow Gum)

Tree hugging the Bagras (aka Mindanao Gum, Rainbow Gum)

Some photos and experiences I had looking for one of the most beautiful trees in the world.