As part of its continuing commitment to promoting awareness and encouraging concerned action towards a cleaner environment and preserving biodiversity, Tudla is honored and proud to present the slideshow below highlighting some of the natural beauties that can be found and enjoyed in the Mt. Makiling area where the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) is located. We are thankful to Dr. Segfredo “Fred” Serrano, a member of the UPLB Class 78, for allowing Tudla to use his photographs. An avid lover of nature and a talented amateur photographer, Fred is the Undersecretary of Agriculture for Policy, Planning, Research and Development in the Philippines.
Fred, the photographer, is one of the leaders of UPLB Class 78. As part of its projects to give back to the university, the Class 78 is actively raising funds towards the construction of an Open Theater venue within the UPLB Campus. Teresita “Tess” Harina-Borromeo (Rodeo ’74) and Flora “Pola” Credo-de Guzman (Interaksyon ’75), both Varrons, are also on the Board of Directors of Class 78.
Fred Serrano
Brown shrike
For a good cause, you can purchase bookmarks (PHP20), postcards (PHP40) and calendars (PHP200) featuring the Birds of Makiling shown in the slideshow. Discounts are available for bulk purchases. If you are interested, please use the Contact Us page and Tudla will be more than happy to forward your email to either Fred, Tess, Pola or other concerned members of Class 78.
Last Updated on October 12, 2016 by Tudla_Admin
Dear V’s
Your program is very beautiful. But how long your birds will stay in Mt. Makiling? Do you know that Mt. Makiling is now open for exploration by PNOC. Recently the BOR approved the request of PNOC to do explorations in UP Laguna-Quezon Land Grants and MFR. Don’t ask me the meaning of exploration because it is not clear in the document. The point is that we are not seem bothered by this business proposition. Don’t you think that such explorarion will endanger the integrity of Mt. Makiling? If you have some concern, you may contact me to discuss the issue. Or you may write the BOR regarding your concern. Your idea may be the one needed to preserve Maria Makiling and maintain its beauty and usefullness to the environs and future generation.
Regards,
Eloy