It is my fervent hope that this book will be an eye-opener on the magnificence of these creatures and on the important role that they play in the complex web of life. May this book raise awareness and inspire us to continue the crusade to protect the remaining habitats of our threatened birds and combat illegal wildlife hunting and trade so that their dwindling population in the wild may recover.

We hope that through this initiative, we shall engage more individuals, organizations, and communities to increase their awareness of the conservation of our flora and fauna, especially our endangered species. We always say that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility. Our continuous collaborative efforts for the protection and conservation of our environment will surely take its form through cleaner water, cleaner air, greener forests, and overall greener earth. After all, ikaw, ako, tayo and kalikasan!

As President of the WBPP, I am proud to lead an organization that utilizes bird photography for conservation and raising awareness about the beautiful birds in our country. This book, Endangered Bird Species of the Philippines, is another step forward in bringing to the limelight some of the most threatened bird species in the country and, in doing so, making more people aware and knowledgeable about their plight and how they can help. I look forward to more creative ways our bird photographs can be showcased and used for conservation. May this book inspire more of our members to continue taking photos of wild birds and sharing these with others, as well as encourage more Filipinos to step up to the call to protect and conserve our country’s environment and wildlife.

Augmented reality can revolutionize the educational system by transforming the entire learning experience. The integration of technology is a huge step towards modern education and Endangered Bird Species of the Philippines is one of the best examples that we have when we talk about modern learning in this age of information. Featuring the birds in 3D live view with acoustic features added, it gives readers a more realistic sense of what it's like to be close to these incredible creatures. Let us all experience the new way of learning while enjoying the beauty of technology and immerse ourselves in the avian world.