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Puerto Galera Biosphere ReserveBiosphere Reserve

MIMAROPA

Puerto Galera Biosphere Reserve

Making up the northern tip of Mindoro island, this 3,200 ha reserve features diverse ecosystems, including savannas and grasslands, dipterocarp forests, mossy forests, mangrove, coral reefs and coastal habitats as well as agroforestry systems. A wide variety of endemic species are present, including the tamaraw.

Mayon 01Biosphere Reserve

Bicol Region

Albay Biosphere Reserve

This Biosphere Reserve is located in the southeastern part of Luzon island. Its inner lands are composed mainly of open, grassland and forest ecosystems, while its coastline consists of mangrove forest, urban centers and agricultural land. It is home to three mountains including Mount Mayon, the Philippines’ most active volcano, which reaches 2,462 meters above sea level in elevation.

Palawan Biosphere ReserveBiosphere Reserve

MIMAROPA

Palawan Biosphere Reserve

Known as the Philippines’ “last ecological frontier,” the archipelagic province of Palawan is composed of a large main island and more than 1,700 smaller islands. It is endowed with rich natural resources and highly diverse flora and fauna found in both land and sea. Based on the IUCN classification, it has 105 out of the 475 threatened species in the Philippines.

DOT Apayao 17Biosphere Reserve

Cordillera Administrative Region

Biosphere of the yApayaos

One of the country’s most forested provinces, Apayao is divided into two distinct regions: the Upper Apayao sports rugged terrain with towering peaks, plateaus and valleys, whereas the Lower Apayao features flatlands adorned with rolling hills and plateaus. Recognized for its ecological significance, Apayao serves as a refuge for critically endangered species like the Philippine eagle.