Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center

12/06/2026

It’s ! and today’s spotlight is on the Mangkono (𝘟𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘥𝘶𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘴), also known as Philippine Ironwood. 🌳❤️

This Philippine endemic tree can grow up to 25 meters tall with a diameter of 50 cm or more. Its bole is irregular, fluted, and often bent, with distinctive branching. Young leaves emerge in bright red‑orange hues before maturing into deep green foliage, while its clusters of fiery red flowers bloom stand out amidst the forest canopy. 🌺🌿

Just as Filipinos honor their indomitable spirit on Independence Day, the Mangkono stands as a living symbol of beauty and toughness. Known as the hardest wood in the Philippines, it embodies the strength, endurance, and resilience that define the Filipino character. The Mangkono is classified as ”Endangered” under the IUCN Red List version 2025-2 and “Vulnerable” in the Updated National List of Threatened Philippine Plants and their Categories (DAO‑2026‑20). In the midst of this challenge of conserving the species, let us be inspired by the Mangkono to protect our native and endemic species. 🇵🇭🌹

Common Name: Mangkono, Philippine Ironwood
Scientific Name: 𝘟𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘥𝘶𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘴
Family Name: Myrtaceae

📍 Celebrate Philippine Independence Day by reconnecting with our natural heritage. Visit NAPWC to discover and learn more about our Philippine Native Trees. We’re open daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

10/06/2026

09/06/2026

| June 1–7 🌿✨

had an amazing start to June as we observed several celebrations last week such as the Philippine Eagle Week, and World Environment Day. 🌏🦅💚

The 28th Philippine Eagle Week 2026 launched nationwide this June 4! The DENR Biodiversity Management Bureau in partnership with the Philippine Eagle Foundation organized the Philippine Eagle Week celebration at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center. Inspiring messages on Philippine Eagle conservation were shared by conservation partners, government leaders, artists and advocates.
Girlie was also ceremonially awarded a QCID card, and a mural mosaic mural of Girlie was created by the participants of different ages - a true embodiment of inclusivity in conservation. On June 6, the Wild Bird Photographers of the Philippines (WBPP) hosted the second leg of the Quezon City Bird Race 2026. 👔 🐦

It's truly an honor for NAPWC to serve as a venue to many biodiversity related activities. 🌳✨

As we observe the Environment Month this June, NAPWC staff continued with their daily tasks and improvement projects such as the ongoing infrastructure works at NAPWC Tree Nursery Conference Room, repair of some of the wooden benches donated to the park through the Sikap Program. The management office also held a meeting with ERDB to discuss an exciting new proposal for the lagoon. Dedicated staff also maintained park cleanliness and landscaping through regular brush cutting and hauling activities. 🧹🍃

Banaba, Molave, and Narra trees have also been recorded blooming around the park, a wonderful reminder of the beauty of our Philippine Native Trees. 💐🌸🌿

📍 We’re open daily, including holidays, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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08/06/2026

Quezon City has a new senior citizen and person with disability cardholder, though she's not exactly the kind you would expect to see lining up for discounts.

Link in the comments section!

07/06/2026

She has spent decades inspiring generations of Filipinos, and her story is far from ordinary. 🦅

Rescued as a young Philippine Eagle and unable to return to the wild, Girlie went on to play a historic role in the conservation of our national bird. Today, she remains a powerful symbol of resilience, hope, and the collective effort to save the Philippine Eagle from extinction.

Did you know that this conservation icon calls Metro Manila home?

Get to know Girlie, one of the oldest known Philippine Eagles in captivity.

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

It's World Environment Day🌏🌼

Under the theme, "Climate Action: Fostering Community Spirit, Caring for the Environment," NAPWC proudly joins in the celebration of . By virtue of Proclamation no. 237, Philippine Environment Month has been observed every June since 1988. As the planet sends us urgent warning signals, may we all care enough to listen, come together as a community and act . 🌱💚

📸 Highlighted in the photo is our Narra (𝘗𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴). Declared as the Philippine National Tree in 1934, Narra symbolizes the Filipino’s indomitable spirit and strength of character, a resilient and courageous community that rises to answer the call for climate action. 🌳✨

📍 Celebrate biodiversity and climate action with us at NAPWC, the Protected Area at the Heart of the City. We’re open daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

04/06/2026

| May 04 - May 31 ✨🌿

Thank you to over 28,000 park visitors for making memories in this May. It was a month blessed with warm sunshine, growth, and celebrations as various Philippine Native Flora bloomed throughout the park. 🌱💚

Some of the Highlights of the Month include:
🌱The AFoCO Monitoring Visit on May 11, wherein representatives from the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) visited NAPWC to conduct a monitoring visit and meeting for the AFoCO-DENR FRESH Project.
🏛️ A productive PAMB Meeting conducted on May 18 wherein the Protected Area Management Board were presented with guidelines and updates within the park.
🎤 A Training workshop "Kaizen Session on Tour Guiding and Spiel Development" on May 25 with the Department of Tourism - NCR, introduced NAPWC staff to the basic concepts and rules of tour guiding. An even more comprehensive workshop is set to be conducted later on.

Aside from our regular park maintenance and watering activities, NAPWC partnered with the Quezon City Parks Development and Administration Department () and the Metro Parkway Clearing Group (MPGC) under MMDA () for Preventative Tree Maintenance activities. Their expertise and equipment allowed us to safely trim branches of trees within the park and parking lot area and along the North Avenue Perimeter respectively. Staff also teamed up with members of the Department of Sanitation and Cleanup Works of Quezon City (DSQC) under the Quezon City Department of Engineering for the solid waste management activity organizing the park. 🌳♻️

NAPWC also participated in the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDBD 2026) celebrations as seen in DENR Biodiversity Management Bureau (.biodiversity)

💚🌿 With these activities, NAPWC continues to thrive as the Protected Area within the Heart of the City.

📍 We’re open daily, including holidays, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
📞 Contact us at [email protected] or 0969 014 7422 (Smart)

04/06/2026

🌿 As part of the 28th celebration of Philippine Eagle Week and Philippine Environment Month, the Wild Bird Photographers of the Philippines - WBPP is hosting the second leg of the Quezon City 2026 Bird Race at the Quezon Memorial Circle and here at Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center this coming June 6, 2026. 🕊️

🎟️ Park entrance fee is P30 per head and P15 for students, but entrance is free for senior citizens, children ages seven and below, and those with a disability. Once inside the park, interested park visitors may participate in the program starting 1:00 pm. Kindly refer to their official post for more details. 🌳

📍 Celebrate biodiversity at NAPWC, the Protected Area at the Heart of the City. We’re open daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.