About Us
The Biodiversity Conservation Society of the Philippines (BCSP) formerly called the Wildlife Conservation Society of the Philippines (WCSP) is a professional organization of wildlife researchers, managers, scientists, and conservationists. It has the aim to advance biodiversity research and conservation in the Philippines by facilitating communication and contributing to improved research and conservation capabilities of those working on Philippine biodiversity, particularly members of the association, and to increase public awareness, appreciation, and understanding of Philippine biodiversity.
Vision
A community that appreciates and conserves Philippine biodiversity.
Mission
Catalyst for effective biodiversity conservation through science-based research, education and management anchored on collaboration for the Philippine Society
Goals
- Promote scientifically-sound practices and indigenous knowledge systems in Philippine biodiversity research, education and conservation.
- Actively pursue biodiversity research and disseminating results widely including through scientific publication.
- Facilitate collaboration among constituencies for biodiversity conservation including organizing annual biodiversity symposia and other related activities.
- Develop internal capacities and generate resources to initiate and sustain conservation efforts.
- Contribute to national and local policy development on biodiversity conservation and management.
Board Members & Officers (2019-2020)
President: Rainier I. Manalo
Vice President: Cynthia Adeline A. Layusa
Secretary: Apolinario B. Cariño
Treasurer: Aris A. Reginaldo
Members:
Joni T. Acay
Mae Lowe L. Diesmos
Jayson C. Ibanez
Desamarie Fernandez
Indira Lacerna Widmann
Lisa Marie Paguntalan
Emerson Y. Sy
Don Geoff E. Tabaranza
Willem van de Ven
Edmund Rico (adjunct)
Nancy P. Ibuna (adjunct)
Board Emeritus:
Angel C. Alcala
Carlo C. Custodio
Lawrence R. Heaney
Blas R. Tabaranza, Jr.