This podcast introduces one of the species at the deeper seafloor of Sto. Tomas Cove, La Union, Philippines, the sea cucumbers! Dubbed as earthworm of the sea, sea cucumbers are named for their unusual elongated, cylindrical and stout body shape that resembles a fat cucumber. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) discusses the ecological importance of this marine species and some limitations in its commercial value.

This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in DMMMSU; Written and directed by Celso Jucutan, Victoria N. Malaya, Dianne A. Peralta, Hannah Nora Solimen, AraRivina Malaya and Dodilyn Bermudez.

Wildlife Philippines is an initiative under the Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation 3 of Tanggol Kalikasan and is being supported by the USAID and the US DOI-ITAP.

Three universities from Mindanao, Bukidnon State University (BukSU), Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) and Mindanao State University-Marawi (MSU-Marawi), collaborated to present the threats to sea turtles through a story of a local who has been keeping one as a pet at home.

This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in BukSU, WMSU and MSU-Marawi.

Wildlife Philippines is an initiative under the Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation 3 of Tanggol Kalikasan and is being supported by the USAID and the US DOI-ITAP.

The Bulacan State University (BulSU), Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Pangasinan State University (PangSU), Bicol State University (BSU) featured the story of Ka Ponsing, an advocate of river system protection in Bulacan, in the second part of Happy Ulang.

This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in BulSU in collaboration with the BulSU Broadcast Bureau. Written by Mandy Martinez and Andy Piňon Dela Cruz and directed by Fernando Piňon Dela Cruz, Luz San Juan and Joseph Luis Lavarias.

Wildlife Philippines is an initiative under the Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation 3 of Tanggol Kalikasan and is being supported by the USAID and the US DOI-ITAP.

Ulang (crawfish) resembles small lobster with bigger head. They are popular in Central and northern Luzon but are currently diminishing due to human activities. Four Institutes of Environmental Governance (IEGs), Bulacan State University (BulSU), Central Luzon State University (CLSU), Pangasinan State University (PangSU) and Bicol University (BU) collaborated to provide information on the importance of ulang and the threats to their habitat.

This episode is produced by the Institutes of Environmental Governance in BulSU, CLSU, PangSU and BSU; Written and directed by: Happy Ulang at Tropang Likas Yaman.

Wildlife Philippines is an initiative under the Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation 3 of Tanggol Kalikasan and is being supported by the USAID and the US DOI-ITAP.

One of the endangered species, Philippine long-tailed macaques are one of the species you can chance upon visiting Palawan. This species was listed as “Near Threatened” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2008 due to their continuous loss of habitat and hunting as a result of human encroachment. For this episode, Visayas State University (VSU) and Holy Name University (HNU) discuss the threats to Philippine long-tailed macaques and how ordinary citizens can help in conserving them.

This episode is produced by the Institutes of Environmental Governance in VSU and HNU; Written and directed by: Mae Claudine Gica and Flora Mae Gudez.

Wildlife Philippines is an initiative under the Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation 3 of Tanggol Kalikasan and is being supported by the USAID and the US DOI-ITAP.

Visayas State University (VSU) and Holy Name University (HNU) talk about Tokay Gecko, a big type of gecko which can be found in Southeast Asia which are popular in the wildlife trade due to its medicinal beliefs.

This episode is produced by the Institutes of Environmental Governance in VSU and HNU; Written and directed by: Claudine Mae Gica and Flora Mae Gudez.

Wildlife Philippines is an initiative under the Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation 3 of Tanggol Kalikasan and is being supported by the USAID and the US DOI-

While exploring the sea, the storytellers Ate Flora and Clau had an encounter with dugong, one of sea cows species. In their third episode, Visayas State University (VSU) and Holy Name University (HNU) share information on characteristics and threats on dugong.

This episode is produced by the Institutes of Environmental Governance in VSU and HNU; Written and directed by: Claudine Mae Gica and Flora Mae Gudez.

After their journey in discovering Bohol tarsiers, Visayas State University (VSU) and Holy Name University (HNU) explore the oceans as they talk about whalesharks. In this episode, they presented different characteristics of whalesharks and the importance of community and Bantay Dagat (Community Fish Warden) in protecting them.

This episode is produced by the Institutes of Environmental Governance in VSU and HNU; Written and directed by: Claudine Mae Gica and Flora Mae Gudez.

Wildlife Philippines is an initiative under the Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation 3 of Tanggol Kalikasan and is being supported by the USAID and the US DOI-ITAP.

Growing only 4-5 inches, Bohol tarsiers are one of the smallest primates in the world. Their eyes are larger than its brain and they are nocturnal animals. Unfortunately, they are a near threatened species which population continues to decrease. In their first podcast together, Visayas State University (VSU) and Holy Name University (HNU) collaborated in sharing a journey in the world of Bohol tarsiers and encouraging the youngs to protect them.

This episode is produced by the Institutes of Environmental Governance in VSU and HNU; Written and directed by: Claudine Mae Gica and Flora Mae Gudez.

Wildlife Philippines is an initiative under the Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation 3 of Tanggol Kalikasan and is being supported by the USAID and the US DOI-ITAP.

It is a reality that the number of frogs in the environment is decreasing/diminishing. Recently, dengue cases have been increasing. It is important to raise awareness on the balance in our ecosystem and why frogs are important to maintain this balance. Father Saturnino Urios State University (FSUU) and Ateneo De Davao University (AdDU) worked together in presenting frogs as indicator species which measures the health of the environment.

This episode is produced by the Institutes of Environmental Governance in FSUU and AdDU.

Wildlife Philippines is an initiative under the Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation 3 of Tanggol Kalikasan and is being supported by the USAID and the US DOI-ITAP.

To share the ecological importance of wildlife, Quirino State University (QSU) prepared an audio skit to raise awareness on the roles of wildlife such as snake in the balance of ecosystem.

This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in QSU; Written and directed by: Irene Dimmangna, Liwliwa Manaoag, Pauline Joy Celestino, and Kurt Edison Pacunla.

Wildlife Philippines is an initiative under the Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation 3 of Tanggol Kalikasan and is being supported by the USAID and the US DOI-ITAP.

In the second part of their podcast on Nypa Fruticans, Pangasinan State University (PangSU) presents the best practices of their Province in preserving the nypa mangrove ecosystem. They had an interview with the Barangay Chairman of Bantayan which shares how they maintain their nypa mangroves.

This episode is produced by the Institute of Environmental Governance in PangSU; Written and directed by: Shella Parreno, Danschiel Genre Dean Ramos, Analyn Diola, and Jan Michael Fernandez.

Wildlife Philippines is an initiative under the Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation 3 of Tanggol Kalikasan and is being supported by the USAID and the US DOI-ITAP.