Partners in Conservation
Here at Haring Ibon and Birds in Focus, Inc., we have partnered with several conservation organizations across the Philippines with several projects and products over the years. We have grown together to establish a strong network of biodiversity conservation, and we want to showcase several of our partners as it is our commitment to supporting environmental protection and the conservation of Philippine natural resources as part of our advocacy and corporate social responsibility.
Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc.
The Tawi-Tawi Biodiversity Conservation Project or TAWSI Project was initiated by the municipal government of Panglima Sugala in 2017 in collaboration with the Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc.It aims to conserve the remaining forest habitats and biodiversity in the Sulu and Tawi-tawi Archipelago. The project headlines the critically endangered endemic Sulu Hornbill (Anthracoceros montani) locally known as Tawsi as its flagship species. Through our publication, Endangered Bird Species of the Philippines, our partnership included the addition of the Sulu Hornbill as one of the species featured in the book.
PhilBio Website: philbio.org.ph
Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc.
Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. is a non-government organization and its primary purpose is to enable the conservation of Mindoro’s unique and threatened environment, biodiversity and natural resources into perpetuity, through the establishment of integrated biodiversity conservation and development programs, which include improved dissemination of knowledge, management practices and the active participation and collaboration of relevant stakeholders, particularly those who are dependent upon the natural resources of the region. Through our publication, Endangered Bird Species of the Philippines, our partnership included the addition of the Mindoro Scops-owl (Otus mindorensis), Mindoro Hawk-owl (Ninox mindorensis), and Scarlet-collared Flowerpecker (Dicaeum retrocinctum) as several species featured in the book.
MBCFI Website: mbcfi.org.ph
Buhay-ilang Research, Education and Conservation
The ORIS project is run by the Buhay-ilang Research, Education and Conservation (Buhay-ilang). It aims to study the ecology and population status of the Isabela Oriole (Oriolus isabellae) by working with the local community to protect the species from extinction. ORIS is a contraction of the scientific name Oriolus isabellae. The project traces its beginnings in 2004, when two birdwatchers discovered a population of the extremely rare species in Isabela province and for the first time recorded its call and made notes on its ecology. Through our publication, Endangered Bird Species of the Philippines, our partnership included the addition of the Isabela Oriole as one of the species featured in the book.
Buhay-ilang Website: buhay-ilang.com
Katala Foundation, Inc.
Katala Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, non-stock, non-government organization working on the conservation of highly threatened wildlife species, particularly in the Palawan region. Approaches are ecosystemic and community-based. Long-term comprehensive conservation efforts, among others including wildlife warden schemes, protected area management and conservation education, resulted in significant recovery of Philippine Cockatoo populations, the species from which the organization derived its name. Through our publication, Endangered Bird Species of the Philippines, our partnership included the addition of the Philippine Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia) as one of the species featured in the book.
Katala Foundation Website: katalafoundation.org
Wildlife In Need Foundation
Wildlife In Need (WIN) is a US-based non-profit organization with headquarters in California registered in the Philippines as Wildlife In Need Foundation. The headquarters of WIN Philippines is in Subic Bay, an area with one of the few remaining intact rain forests in the country. Our current efforts focus on the wildlife pet trade, rescue and rehabilitation of terrestrial wildlife and marine mammals, public education on environmental issues, and improving the care and welfare of domestic animals.
WIN Website: wildlifeinneed.org
Ocean Adventure Subic Bay
Ocean Adventure is the first open-water marine theme park in Southeast Asia. Formed by environmentalists and conservationists, Ocean Adventure takes an active stance in conservation and protection of Philippine marine and terrestrial wildlife through nesting site protection and rescue missions across Subic Bay. Ocean Adventure is committed to providing the public with wholesome entertainment that is both enjoyable and educational. In 2025, Ocean Adventure partnered with Birds in Focus, Inc. and Haring Ibon in opening the Philippine Heritage Gallery, an exhibition space that showcases the birds of Subic Bay and the Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines.
Ocean Adventure Website: oceanadventure.ph
Balinsasayaw Twin Lakes Farmers Association, Inc. (BTLFAI)
BTLFAI of Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park are our partners who are safeguarding several conservation missions in Negros Oriental's most preserved patch of forests. BTLFAI organizes park activities and ecotourism livelihood projects, as well as coordinating several conservation missions and research programs with institutions based in the Visayas region. Some of the key species that are a focus of protection by BTLFAI include the Negros Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba keayi), Visayan Hornbill (Penelopides panini), and Yellow-faced Flameback (Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus). Our partnership with BTLFAI allowed Haring Ibon to have a consignment store located in the park dedicated to showcasing Philippine wildlife, and soon, the wildlife of Negros Island.
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park Facebook Page: Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Facebook
Wild Bird Club of the Philippines
The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines (WBCP) is a nationwide club of birdwatchers interested in the wild birds of the Philippines. Both Haring Ibon and the WBCP share common roots with several of our employees being long-time members of the WBCP. Our partnership has led us to participate in several events together, including the 2019 Green and Wild Expo and the 2024 Asian Bird Fair. We continue our collaboration throughout the years by being a partner in several WBCP guided trips for new members.
Wild Bird Club of the Philippines Website: birdwatch.ph/home
Wild Bird Photographers of the Philippines
The Wild Bird Photographers of the Philippines (WBPP) is an SEC-registered organization that showcases wild bird photographs of the Philippines taken by professional Filipino photographers. Throughout the years, Haring Ibon has worked closely with the WBPP with several organization events, such as its anniversaries, bird photography exhibits, and bird photography races like the 2022 Infanta-Real Bird Race and the Puerto Princesa Underground River Bird Photography Race.
Wild Bird Photographers of the Philippines Facebook Page: WBPP Facebook