The long-term conservation of the Philippines' native and endemic wildlife and natural habitats for the benefit of future generations and communities that share these natural resources.

The mission of PhilBio is to enhance and enable the conservation of the Philippines' unique and threatened environment, biodiversity, and natural resources into perpetuity. This includes the establishment of integrated biodiversity conservation and development programs that promote conservation breeding, knowledge dissemination, and collaboration among stakeholders. PhilBio aims to ensure sustainable use of biological diversity and fair sharing of benefits from natural resources.