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The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) will mark its 20th anniversary on 27 September 2025. With the theme ACB@20: Nature, Nations, Next Generations, the Centre will hold a series of commemorative activities from 23 to 25 September 2025 at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines.

The celebration will bring together representatives from ASEAN Member States (AMS), the ASEAN Secretariat, conservation partners across various development sectors, youth organisations, artists, local biodiversity-friendly enterprises, members of the Los Baños Science Community Foundation Incorporated (LBSCFI), government agencies, embassies, businesses, and the private sector.

ACTIVITIES

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Biodiversity Marketplace and Exhibits

Workshop: Art and Biodiversity Activities

Biorun

Eco Couture

Harmony for Biodiversity

PROGRAMME
23-25 September 2025

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Biodiversity Marketplace and Exhibit

  • ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB)
  • Small Grants Programme I and II by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (SGP I & II)
  • DENR-Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (DENR-ERDB)
  • Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems (MCME)
  • DOST-PCAARRD
  • Bureau of Plant Industry
  • IRRI
  • DOST-FPRDI
  • UPOU
  • Aissa Domingo
  • Handmade+Homemade
  • Slow Food Community Laguna
  • Craving Greens Kitchen
  • Sidewok
  • Taho Klasiko 
  • Sierreza
  • UPLB DTRI Farm Fresh

 

  • Kamiyeah Studio
  • Haring Ibon – Birds in Focus, Inc.
  • Rusticraft
  • PaulamerClay
  • Wildlife Matters Organization, Inc.
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Workshop: Art and Biodiversity Activities

Nature-inspired Knitting Workshop by Knitty Gritty
Date: 24 September 2025
Time: 13:00-15:00
Venue: ACB HQ grounds, UPLB
Description: Chiara is a knitter who wakes up for nature, women, children, rescue dogs and cats, and for LGBTQ++ who are all worth our hearts.

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“Kulay-Ani: Harvesting Colors” Natural Dye Workshop by Playbox Arts
Date: 23 September 2025
Time: 10:00-12:30
Venue: ACB HQ grounds, UPLB
Description: Playbox Arts is a Los Banos-based creative learning events provider offering nature-inspired craft workshops for children and families. Inspired by the lush creative spirit of Maria Makiling, Playbox reimagines hands-on artmaking through the use of Philippine plant-based dyes.

Playbox will be facilitating the “Kulay-Ani: Harvesting Colors” Natural Dye Workshop. Participants will learn about common Philippine dye-yielding plants, will extract pigments from the root, bark, and leaves of certain plant dyes, and make their own tie-dye creations using Shibori techniques. While waiting for the dye-pot, participants will be treated to the “Habing Malaya” guided to a weaving activity, using upcycled fabric strips, yarns, beads, and natural foliage, all woven freestyle into their own unique woven creation.

As a bonus, participants will be able to print their own postcards from their freshly made plant-based dyes! A souvenir treat!

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Clay-making Workshop by Paulamer
Date: 24 September 2025
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: ACB HQ grounds, UPLB
Description: PaulamerClay is a handmade jewelry brand that celebrates nature through polymer clay artistry. Founded by local artist Paula, the brand is known for its intricate floral and botanical designs, each piece crafted with care to highlight the beauty of biodiversity in wearable form. By transforming delicate details of flowers and plants into timeless accessories, PaulamerClay aims to inspire appreciation for creativity, craftsmanship, and the natural world.

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Expressionist acrylic on canvas workshop by Ginhawa Craft Studio
Date: 23 September 2025
Time: 15:00-17:00
Venue: ACB HQ grounds, UPLB
Description: Yvette Co of Ginhawa Craft Studio will hold an expressionist acrylic on canvas workshop on the relationship of 2 species in our mountains. Learn how to make an expressionist painting on canvas of a popular Philippine animal using acrylic.

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Botanical Art Workshop: Painting the Malabulak by Aissa Domingo
Date: 25 September 2025
Time: 09:00-12:00
Venue: ACB HQ grounds, UPLB
Description: Join Aissa Domingo, a natural history artist passionate about merging art and science to celebrate Philippine biodiversity, for an engaging Botanical Art Workshop centered on the Bombax ceiba, or Malabulak.

In this 3 hour session, participants aged 11 and above will master gouache techniques to craft their own stunning interpretations of this intricate flower. With a maximum of 30 participants, you’ll receive personalized guidance as you explore the beauty of botanical artistry.

Immerse yourself in nature and elevate your artistic skills!

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