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.

Pinto Art Museum Arboretum

Pinto Art Museum Arboretum

Possibly the only art gallery in Metro Manila that also features a wide variety of art created by nature.

Art prints to support forests in Palawan and the Sierra Madre

Art prints to support forests in Palawan and the Sierra Madre

Art prints are available for those who want to support two organizations working to conserve our forests.

My favorite Philippine native trees

My favorite Philippine native trees

I’m not a botanist but having tagged along with some experts, I learned about a few species. Eventually I fell in love with a few of them.

The Dugong

The Dugong

One of my latest artworks for my Philippine Wildlife Art project features the Dugong.

Danjugan Island: a sanctuary not a resort

Danjugan Island: a sanctuary not a resort

We just visited Danjugan Island, a 30 min bangka ride from the island of Negros.

Sagada

Sagada

This would be my first time going to the Cordillera, a mountain range named after its cord-like labyrinth of mountain chains.

Zamboanga City, Birding, and the 9th Philippine Bird Festival

Zamboanga City, Birding, and the 9th Philippine Bird Festival

Zamboanga City maintains its resolve, and natural wonders, after the “Zamboanga Siege”.