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”

William Oliver, PhilBio Founder

Mission

To enhance and enable the conservation of the Philippines unique and threatened environment, biodiversity and natural resources into perpetuity, through the establishment of integrated biodiversity conservation and development programs that include conservation breeding, dissemination of knowledge, management practices and the active participation and collaboration of relevant stakeholders, particularly those who are dependent upon the natural resources of the region.

Vision

The long-term conservation of the Philippines’ native and endemic wildlife and natural habitats for the benefit of future generations of all peoples who may inhabit and share the natural resources of the country.

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

February 1, 1990

An Inspiring Vision 1990

An Inspiring Vision – in 1990, William Oliver conceptualized the Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Programme (PBCP) to sustain the conservation program that will assist the implementation of key priority recommendations arising… An Inspiring Vision 1990

November 10, 1990

From Humble Beginnings
1990

Started in 1990 as the Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Programme (PBCP) to assist the implementation of key priority recommendations arising from surveys, and much wider-ranging, threatened endemic species and habitat studies conducted.

January 1, 1991