Our Founder
PhilBio was established for the specific purpose of furthering the biodiversity conservation activities of the ‘Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Programme (PBCP)’ initiated in the 1990’s. PhilBio endeavors to provide technical assistance to local partners (whether governmental or non-governmental) and enable the conservation of the Philippines’ unique and threatened environment, biodiversity and natural resources into perpetuity.

“The only realistic means of achieving the goal is via the establishment of an integrated and locally-based biodiversity conservation and development programs, that includes improved dissemination of knowledge, enhanced management practices and the active participation and collaboration of relevant stakeholders, particularly those most dependent upon the natural resources of each region”
Mission
Vision
Goals
- Generated and provided updated ecological information on globally threatened species receiving less conservation attention and to mobilize support and skills for long-term conservation initiatives
- Secured important habitats as conservation sites to promote and advance the long-term biodiversity conservation
- Established and sustained model sites for learning various conservation strategies and approaches in landscapes and wetlands
- Produced and raised standards of communication reflecting accurate science and engender conservation actions
- Practiced good governance and mobilized resources in sustaining biodiversity conservation with enduring partnerships with concerned individuals, government and non-government entities and private corporations.
History of PhilBio
Biodiversity In Action
The Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Programme (PBCP) 1991
The Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Programme (PBCP) was managed by William Oliver under the Flora and Fauna International (FFI) in partnership with Philippine key stakeholders. The biodiversity programme started long before… The Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Programme (PBCP) 1991
Board of Trustees
- President: Errol A. Gatumbato
- Secretary: Ignacio Santillana
- Treasurer: Robbie Sandoval
- Member:
- Joseph Felix Mari Durano
- Guadalupe Garcia
- Rafael Coscolluela
- Myrissa Lepiten-Tabao
Management
- Executive Director: Lisa J. Paguntalan-Marte
- Operations Director: Philip Godfrey C. Jakosalem
- Field Projects Officer: Andrew Ross Reintar
- Site Conservation Officer: Hannah Torres-Sarao
- Community Relations Officer: Javica Faye Canag
- Conservation Education Officer: Noellha Jeanette Liwagon
- Finance and Administrative Officer: Girlie Mangilimutan
- Admin Assistant: Erika Lobaton
Field Consultants
Herpetologist:
- Manolito Sandoval
- Yñigo del Prado
- Andrie Bon Flores
- Gerrie Mae Flores
Botanist:
- Arkady Tahil
- Val B. Salares
- Jeanette Mara P. Tan
- Christian R. Casio
Field Technicians
- Pedro Villarta
- Deony Baylocon Jr.
- Reymark Villarta
Scientific Advisers
Botany
- Dr. Pieter Pelser
- Dr. Julie Barcelona
Governance
- Rafael Coscolluela
- Carlo Custodio
Ornithology
- Dr. Juan Carlos Gonzalez
- Desmond Allen
Mammalogy
- Dr. Tammy Mildenstein
Herpetology
- Dr. Arvin Diesmos
Our Partners
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.

























































