Danao Knowmad

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak! Nawa’y mapuno ng saya, kapayapaan, at biyaya ang bawat tahanan 🕌🕋🤲🌙

08/03/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵.

A time to recognize the strength, wisdom, and contributions of women in every corner of society. Just like 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡, women nurture life, protect communities, and sustain the future for the next generations.

Today and every day, we celebrate the women who inspire, lead, care, and protect—not only people but also the environment we all call home.

As we honor women, let us also remember our shared responsibility to care for our 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡, the ultimate symbol of life and resilience.

Here’s to strong women—𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒘𝒆 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎, 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒘𝒆 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎, 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒘𝒆 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🌷🌏🌿

02/03/2026

𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒕 —
𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲,
you’re not fighting by yourself.

There was a moment
when he looked outnumbered.

Small.
Alone.
Unprotected.

But what people didn’t see
was this:

He wasn’t alone.

There was another beside him.
Watching.
Ready.

And sometimes,
life feels the same.

You think you’re facing everything
by yourself.
You think no one understands.
You think no one sees.

But strength doesn’t always stand in front of you.
Sometimes, it stands beside you.

Sometimes it’s a friend.
Sometimes it’s family.
Sometimes it’s faith.
Sometimes it’s the quiet reminder
that you are never truly alone.

The world may see one.

But you have a companion.

28/02/2026

𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒚 —
𝒊𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒕.

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲
doesn’t mean you’re lost.

A penguin sometimes stands
on a piece of ice
that looks too small
for the life it once knew.

But it doesn’t panic.
It doesn’t surrender.

It looks ahead.
And it walks.

Not every separation is a loss.
Not every quiet season is a failure.

Sometimes,
growth requires distance.
Sometimes,
strength is built in silence.

Choosing a different path
may feel lonely at first —
but loneliness is not the same as defeat.

The penguin doesn’t stop living
just because the ground shifts.

It adapts.
It endures.
It survives.
It continues.

And so will you.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱.
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿.

Daily Reminder from Danao Knowmad.
𝑫𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒘𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈.
𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆.

27/02/2026

LABAN! MSU-MAIN MARAWI! 🙏☘️

🌲𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗭𝗖𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗬 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗: 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬

The 15th National Forestry Olympiad Quiz Contest has officially begun, with participating universities demonstrating their knowledge and excellence across various forestry disciplines. 🌿📚

After a thrilling opening round marked by quick thinking and impressive recall, here are the current standing of the 15th NFO Quiz Contesst:

🥇 1st – University of the Philippines Los Baños
🥈 2nd – Mindanao State University – Marawi
🥉 3rd (Tied) – Caraga State University
🥉 3rd (Tied) – Isabela State University – Cabagan Campus
🥉 3rd (Tied) – Nueva Vizcaya State University
🥉 3rd (Tied) – Southern Luzon State University
🥉 3rd (Tied) – Visayas State University

Who will hold their ground, and who will fall behind? Stay tuned. 🌲🔥

27/02/2026

🏞️ 👷👷‍♀️ Forest Surveying

🏅📐🌲𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗪𝗡. 𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗. 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗.

In Forest Surveying (12%), the margin was razor-thin — where a single misread angle, a slight error in leveling, or the smallest miscalculation in area determination could change everything.

From precise leveling, to disciplined compass traverses, to exact area determination, this event demanded more than knowledge — it required composure under pressure and mastery of every measurement taken in the field.

With scores separated by the narrowest gaps, every station mattered. Every computation counted.

Rising above the tight competition, 🥇𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗻̃𝗼𝘀 secured 1st place — proving that in surveying, accuracy is power. 🏆📏 But the battle was fierce — It was followed by 🥈𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, then 🥉𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗟𝘂𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆

In forestry, we do not guess — we measure.
And in this event, precision separated the good from the exceptional.

Congratulations to all institutions for a gripping and technically intense showdown! 🌲✨

𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆:
Office of the Dean - UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources
College of Forestry and Natural Resources Alumni Association
UPLB Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems
Zeta Beta Rho - Mussaenda Alumni Association, Inc.
Red Cross Youth of UPLB
UP Sandiwa Samahang Bulakenyo
UPLB Sandayaw Cultural Group
Nature Consulting Services, Inc.
Nature Homestay

𝗖𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
Beauty Ventures
Best Print Copy Center
JAFV Apartments
Raymundo Shirt Printing - RSP

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼:
Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau
UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources Student Council
UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources Freshman Student Council
UPLB Perspective
Sinsay Dine
Claro & Grace Store

27/02/2026

🌿 𝗔 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗔𝗗

From its first staging in 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟰 at the 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀, the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗱 (𝗡𝗙𝗢) began with just 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 (𝟳) 𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 and 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 (5) 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀—laying the foundation for what would become the country’s premier forestry competition.

Through the years, the NFO steadily grew in scale and scope: welcoming new institutions, expanding events, earning national recognition through the endorsement of the 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗), and setting records in participation. Each edition reflected the evolving rigor of forestry education—from traditional field skills to the integration of modern tools such as 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 (𝗚𝗜𝗦).

Despite challenges that led to postponements and adaptations—including the creation of the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 (𝗡𝗙𝗤𝗖) during the COVID-19 pandemic—the spirit of competition and camaraderie endured.

Now, in its 𝟭𝟱𝗧𝗛 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, the NFO reaches a new milestone with 𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆-𝘀𝗶𝘅 (𝟮𝟲) 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲, surpassing the previous record of twenty-two (22). It continues to serve as a platform for students from across the country to showcase their knowledge and proficiency in forestry.

With 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀, the 𝟭𝟱𝗧𝗛 𝗡𝗙𝗢 further elevates the level of competition—challenging participants to adapt, excel, and rise above the canopy.

Rooted in history and driven by progress, the National Forestry Olympiad remains a legacy of excellence, unity, and stewardship—shaping generations of future foresters committed to the 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 and the 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀.
🌱🏆

27/02/2026

Seed Eye 🫘 👀

🏅🌱 𝗦𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘, 𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬

The seeds have been tested.
The clincher round has spoken.

After a razor-tight battle in the Seed Identification event, it is the🥇𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 that claims the crown, emerging as the Champion of the Seed Identification! followed by🥈𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗻̃𝗼𝘀 and🥉𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Each institution proved that mastery in Seed Identification demands not only knowledge, but sharp eyes, steady minds, and relentless preparation.

From a gripping tie to a defining clincher, this event reminded us that in forestry, greatness grows from the smallest details. 🌾✨

Congratulations to all our Top 10 institutions for an outstanding performance at the 15th NFO Seed Identification Event!

𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆:
Office of the Dean - UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources
College of Forestry and Natural Resources Alumni Association
UPLB Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems
Zeta Beta Rho - Mussaenda Alumni Association, Inc.
Red Cross Youth of UPLB
UP Sandiwa Samahang Bulakenyo
UPLB Sandayaw Cultural Group
Nature Consulting Services, Inc.
Nature Homestay

𝗖𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
Beauty Ventures
Best Print Copy Center
JAFV Apartments
Raymundo Shirt Printing - RSP

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼:
Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau
UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources Student Council
UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources Freshman Council
UPLB Perspective
Sinsay Dine
Claro & Grace Store

26/02/2026

🏅🌳📏𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦, 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗧

They came in quiet.
They came in focused.
And they came in ready to prove that grit speaks louder than reputation.

From every corner of the country, these institutions showed that excellence isn’t reserved for the usual names — it’s earned in the field, measured in precision, and proven tree by tree. 🌲

Leading the charge is 🥇𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 – 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗻, followed closely by 🥈𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 and 🥉𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗛. 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲, with the rest of the Top 10 demonstrating that determination, preparation, and heart can shake the standings.

This 15% component may be just one part of the competition — but it has already reshaped the narrative.

To every team that stepped into the forest and showed what they’re capable of: You’re not just participating. You’re redefining the game. 🔥

Stay locked in. The competition is far from over.

𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆:
Office of the Dean - UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources
College of Forestry and Natural Resources Alumni Association
UPLB Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems
Zeta Beta Rho - Mussaenda Alumni Association, Inc.
Red Cross Youth of UPLB
UP Sandiwa Samahang Bulakenyo
UPLB Sandayaw Cultural Group
Nature Consulting Services, Inc.
Nature Homestay

𝗖𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
Beauty Ventures
Best Print Copy Center
JAFV Apartments
Raymundo Shirt Printing - RSP

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼:
Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau
UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources Student Council
UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources Freshman Council
UPLB Perspective
Sinsay Dine
Claro & Grace Store

26/02/2026

MSU-Main, CFES 🔛🔝🥳
🪵 👀

🏅🪵 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗢𝗘𝗦𝗡’𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗘: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗜𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗡!

The stakes are rising at the 15th National Forestry Olympiad as the participating schools showcased their expertise in 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 where they were tested for their sharp eyes, steady hands, and deep anatomical knowledge of timber species.
Here are the Top 10 performing institutions in this event:

🥇 University of the Philippines – 8.69
🥈 Mindanao State University – Marawi – 7.70
🥉 Nueva Vizcaya State University – 7.59

Like we explore the vessels, fibers, rays and resin canals, our delegates certainly explored their limits in this event as well, proving that true foresters read stories written in wood.
The competition continues as teams carve their path toward the overall championship. Stay tuned for more updates!

𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆:
Office of the Dean - UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources
College of Forestry and Natural Resources Alumni Association
UPLB Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems
Zeta Beta Rho - Mussaenda Alumni Association, Inc.
Red Cross Youth of UPLB
UP Sandiwa Samahang Bulakenyo
UPLB Sandayaw Cultural Group
Nature Consulting Services, Inc.
Nature Homestay

𝗖𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
Beauty Ventures
Best Print Copy Center
JAFV Apartments
Raymundo Shirt Printing - RSP

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼:
Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau
UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources Student Council
UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources Freshman Council
UPLB Perspective
Sinsay Dine
Claro & Grace Store

25/02/2026

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22/11/2025

𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒂 𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒂, 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐀𝐄

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄: 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒔

𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒂 𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒂, commonly known as 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒔, is a naturalized species in the Philippines that originated from China and is admired for its iridescent blue-green foliage.

📍Mt. Musuan Zoological & Botanical Garden, Maramag, BUKIDNON

𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐂 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌: Naturalized
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