Articles

Iss Bautista is an Aklan-born nature writer and poet whose works explore the intersection of ecology and self. A product of UP Diliman's Creative Writing program (University of the Philippines), Iss has honed her craft through a multifaceted career in marketing and decades of “obsessive” note-taking.

Plant and tree enthusiasts around the globe have long debated which tree is the oldest on Earth. Like anyone with passion they state the case for their favoured botanic beauty. This article contains a few of the oldest souls on our wondrous planet.

Tumawog falls is one of the hidden gems of Panipiason, a remote town on Panay Island. This beautiful piece of poetry from Iss Bautista explores the call of the wild.

Ecotourism in Sibalom Natural Park is a commitment to conservation. By showcasing the rare Rafflesia speciosa and our unique natural heritage, we inspire visitors to join us in protecting and preserving these invaluable ecosystems for future generations.

In the coastal village of Brgy. Panilongan in Buruanga, Aklan, on the island of Panay, a sprightly couple in their 70s has dedicated themselves to preserving and nurturing the Pagatpat Mangrove Park.

Mount Baloy is located in the beautiful mountain range that spans almost the entire west side of Panay Island. Here adventurer Jackson Groves describes the Mount Baloy hike, one of the most challenging and rewarding in the Philippines.

Amidst the heightened anxiety of the pandemic, a global programme dubbed as the EDGE of Existence has chosen David Quimpo, a Panay island conservation specialist, to work on his project to “Improve the conservation of the Rufous-headed Hornbills in the municipalities of Madalag and Malinao, Aklan, Philippines”.