Samar Island Natural Park

22/04/2026

𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕. 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆.

In celebration of Earth Day 2026 (“Our Power, Our Planet”), media partners joined DENR Region 8 and the SINP team in the Sohoton Biodiversity Monitoring System Transect Line at Basey, Samar for the Eco-Explorer for a day. Immersing in biodiversity monitoring and tree planting efforts that highlight the importance of protecting our environment.

22/04/2026

Celebrating Earth Day 2026

The Samar Island Natural Park, together with RMN Tacloban, highlights the importance of biodiversity conservation through the Eco-Explorer for a Day experience at Sohoton Natural Bridge and Caves, Basey, Samar. Protecting nature starts with awareness and action.

22/04/2026

🌏 Happy Earth Day 2026!

As we celebrate this year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” we are reminded that the responsibility to protect and preserve our environment lies in all of us. From the choices we make each day to the actions we take as a community, our collective power can shape a more sustainable and resilient future.

Let us continue to work hand in hand in safeguarding our natural resources, conserving biodiversity, and promoting environmental stewardship for present and future generations.

Every effort—no matter how small—contributes to a greater impact. Together, we can create lasting change.

Join us in taking action. Protect, conserve and sustain our planet.

20/04/2026

Congratulations to our newly appointed Forest Technicians!

Make SINP proud as you protect our nature and preserve life for future generations. Your service today shapes a greener tomorrow.

15/04/2026

14/04/2026

10/04/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝟕𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬!

The rare blindsnake Ramphotyphlops marxi, long hidden from science, has been rediscovered in Samar Island Natural Park (SINP). A remarkable breakthrough in biodiversity research.

Once again, SINP proves to be a refuge of extraordinary and still-unfolding biodiversity—reminding us that some of nature’s rarest species are simply waiting to be found.

👏 Kudos to the researchers and partner institutions for this significant contribution to biodiversity conservation!

🐍 After nearly 𝟕𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 of hiding in the shadows, the rare blindsnake 𝘙𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘩𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘹𝘪 has been rediscovered! This elusive serpent is the crown jewel of a new biodiversity survey of Samar Natural Park (SINP) and Samar Island recently published in our journal.

🔍 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
• 79 Total Species
• 39 New Records
• A new foundation for SINP to make the UNESCO World Heritage List

📖 Want to dive deeper into these findings? Check out our 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭, written by the researchers themselves: https://blog.pensoft.net/2026/04/09/lost-hidden-and-found-the-herpetofauna-of-samars-karst-labyrinth/

🔗 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲: doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1269.173854



UST Department of Biological Sciences
University of Santo Tomas
ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

05/04/2026

Explore and Protect: An Pagpanalipod han Kalibungan I Discover the wonders of Samar Island Natural Park (SINP), one of Region VIII’s legislated protected areas, through its Eco Trail and Birding Site—where lush forests and vibrant wildlife create a truly immersive nature experience.

Reconnect with nature as you wander through verdant landscapes, listen to the calls of endemic birds, and pause to reflect in the serenity of the environment.

Whether you’re a nature lover, adventurer, or bird enthusiast, this gem in Samar offers a peaceful escape and a deeper appreciation for biodiversity.

31/03/2026