Sulu Garden Foundation, Inc.

10/06/2026

Congratulations to the 2nd Year BS Biology students from the Department of Biology - University of San Agustin for completing their 40-hour 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 at Sulu Garden Foundation, Inc. 🎉

Through this 5-day industry exposure, they immersed themselves in research methodologies, fieldwork and laboratory practices through the organization's initiatives and activities, gaining hands-on experience in scientific inquiry and professional work environments.

05/06/2026

𝑪𝑳𝑬𝑭𝑻 𝑫𝑬𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑴𝑰𝑻𝒀, 𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑮𝑴𝑨 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝑶𝑾 𝑻𝑶 𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑬. A TEDx talk by one who lived through it.

There is a stigma in the provinces that forces these families into hiding. Today, we are breaking that cycle wide open.

Cleft lip and palate affect roughly 1 in 700 babies worldwide—a reality heavily mirrored here in the Philippines, where we see an estimated national burden of over 2,500 to 3,000+ new cases every year. Yet, awareness often lags far behind the clinical reality.

In this inspiring TEDx talk, accounting professor and cleft-affected confidence coach Dr. Christine Errico breaks down why open discussion is vital for creating an inclusive world. Her message reinforces exactly why our medical missions prioritize comprehensive care—because true healing requires treating both the physical condition and the emotional impact.

🎥 Watch her transformative journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sasDGtJTT3M

(This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.)

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29/05/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘆

Sulu Garden Foundation (SGF) recently welcomed representatives from the Iloilo Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office (PGENRO) for a collaborative discussion on advancing shared reforestation goals under the “Tanum Iloilo Towards a Forest Province” campaign and SGF’s “Re-Greening of Panay” initiative.

Present during the visit were Ms. Mitzi Peñaflorida and the foresters assigned to different districts in Iloilo. Discussions highlighted the projects’ initiatives on reforestation and landscape restoration that targets Iloilo as a forest province with a climate-resilient ecosystem and sustainable food production. The visitors also toured around SGF's research facilities and exhibitions featuring Miag-ao's culture and history.

The Tanum Iloilo for MoRProGRes program promotes tree growing and forest development across Iloilo’s forest lands and watersheds—integrating food security, tourism, and community participation in greening homes, schools, offices, and public spaces.

SGF’s Re-Greening of Panay: Reforesting the Philippines – One Island at a Time complements this vision through innovative seedball technology, enabling large-scale restoration across over 100,000 hectares of deforested land. https://sulugardenfoundation.org/re-greening-of-panay/.

25/05/2026

A MOST MEMORABLE MEETING THAT HAPPENED BY CHANCE--A GRATEFUL GIRL OPERATED IN 2024 FOR CLEFT DEFORMITY AND SGT. RUBIN PEREZ [Philippine Army, 61st Infantry Battalion, Camp Monteclaro, Miag-ao, Philippines]. While in Sibalom, Antique Province a girl came running towards Sgt. Perez and hugged his so happily The sergeant did not know her, but her mother said she remembered him during our Cleft Surgery Mission in San Jose, Antique at Angel Salazar Memorial Hospital. That Mission was supported through Smile Train, Medical Mission Maters, Sulu Garden Foundation and the Philippine Army. The girl had cleft palate surgery which required her to stay in the hospital for almost a week and saw Sgt. Perez always walking up and down the wards checking on the children and their families.

APPRECIATION OF OUR WORK BY PEOPLE COMES IN MANY WAYS. BUT THE APPRECIATION OF A SINGLE CHILD MATTERS EVEN MORE.

Total surgeries? 6,912 children already had a chance for a normal future. WE STILL HAVE MORE TO DO.

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12/05/2026

Last May 8, 2026, we officially celebrated a major milestone as we held the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 for our dedicated Tourism student-trainees from Sorsogon State University.

This event marked the successful completion of a rigorous 600-hour on-the-job training program, honoring the hard work, grit, and passion these future industry leaders poured into every task. It was a day (and night) of joy and reflection, celebrating the journey from classroom learners to seasoned young professionals ready to take on the global tourism landscape.

Throughout this intensive program, these trainees demonstrated exceptional active participation in tourism-related field activities and became true champions for the promotion of our local heritage. They didn't just observe; they immersed themselves in the heart of our communities, contributing in-depth exploration and meticulous documentation of significant cultural landmarks and historical sites in Miag-ao ⛪🏞️🌊

To our Sorsogon State University interns: congratulations on completing your journey! 🎉

27/04/2026

For the people of the Philippines, Magellan’s defeat in the Battle of Mactan is hailed as the country’s first of many attempts to resist Western colonization of the islands. Rajah Lapulapu became the first of its many heroes over the three centuries of resistance against Spanish rule.

Read more: https://sulugardenfoundation.org/diorama-of-the-battle-of-mactan-2025/

17/04/2026

𝘚𝘏𝘏𝘏! 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 🦇🌳💤

The 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 is observed annually to celebrate the vital roles bats play in ecosystems and to promote their conservation. Despite their importance, bats are among the most endangered animals in the world. They often face unprecedented threats from widespread habitat destruction, hunting, climate change and even negative stigma.

As of December 2025, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟳𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗳𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝘅𝗲𝘀 were documented roosting across 𝟭𝟮𝟯 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 in Miag-ao, Iloilo. This remarkable urban colony shows how biodiversity and communities can coexist and benefit one another.

These synanthropic (species living closely alongside and benefiting from human beings) bats adapt to urban trees and deliver essential ecosystem services: pollination for native and cultivated plants, seed dispersal that aids forest recovery, and nutrient cycling that supports soil health.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: https://sulugardenfoundation.org/bats-of-miagao/

Want to help monitor and protect Miag-ao’s wildlife? Join our citizen science group: https://facebook.com/groups/1404470124232105/

13/04/2026

JOB POSITION OPEN:
Marketing & Communications Specialist

On-site only
Location: Miag-ao, Iloilo

Send your resume/CV at [email protected]

Write as subject heading "Application-2026-MCS"

Send along with your CV, samples of writings/scripts, articles, videos you have personally undertaken.

No calls or in-person visit will be entertained. Qualified applicants will be notified by email for the interview.

25/03/2026

𝗦𝗚𝗙 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗖𝗖𝗔!

Sulu Garden Foundation has officially been accredited by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)—the country’s highest policy-making and grant-giving body for culture and the arts.

This recognition affirms SGF’s commitment to safeguarding Philippine heritage, traditions, and community creativity, while opening doors to national networks, cultural grants, and collaborative opportunities with artists, scholars, and heritage advocates across the country.

From documenting artisanal salt-making in Miag-ao, to conserving biocultural assets, to promoting local history through exhibitions, arts, and livelihood programs—SGF continues to champion the culture and nature in Panay and beyond.

We are proud to join the NCCA-accredited community and strengthen partnerships that amplify local voices, protect biocultural heritage, and inspire future generations.

For more information: https://sulugardenfoundation.org/sgf-is-now-an-accredited-organization-of-the-ncca/

Email us through [email protected]

12/03/2026