Masungi Georeserve conservationist Ann Dumaliang is the sole Filipino chosen by the World Economic Forum to join its Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2025. Thousands of entries from esteemed individuals below age 40 across various sectors compete in a rigorous process, with the Forum of YGLs...
Once a land barren of trees, it is now reclaiming its natural balance. It took decades to reforest this georeserve tucked in Rizal, where land grabbers, illegal loggers are repelled by rangers and two sisters who share a passion for preservation. Their mission? To keep the threats at bay. Ann...
Farwiza Farhan (Photo courtesy: Earth Island Institute) Standing up for the environment can often feel like a lonely battle. Yet, moments of connection with fellow conservationists remind us that we are not alone. When Farwiza Farhan’s team reached out, excited to visit the Masungi...
(Photo by Jilson Tiu/Time) Masungi Georeserve co-founders Ann and Billie Dumaliang have been cited in Time Magazine's Next Generation Leaders 2024 list. The title honors their work protecting the conservation area, which is home to indigenous communities, rich flora and fauna species, and...
As I sat glued to the livestream of the Earth Wisdom Keepers session at the Davos World Economic Forum, I couldn't help but swell with pride and a sense of urgency. There, my sister, Ann Dumaliang, co-founder and trustee of the Masungi Georeserve Foundation in the Philippines, was addressing a...
With over 2,800 delegates from 120 countries, Filipina conservationist Ann Dumaliang from Masungi Georeserve Foundation Inc. (MGFI) is partaking in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024 held in Davos, Switzerland, from Jan. 15 to 19. Focusing on critical areas such as climate action and...
Guest Column: THE GREEN TEA by Billie Dumaliang* Pyramids, deserts, and mysteries may come to mind when one thinks of Egypt. But far from mystery, Egypt became the stage for direction and clarity as the world faces a climate emergency. As the venue of the 27th United Nations (UN) Climate...
Siblings Billie and Ann Dumaliang call on more youth to care for the environment Women are changing the landscape. Some, more literal than others. Meet Billie & Ann Dumaliang, the two sisters behind the massively successful initiative to preserve and promote the Masungi Georeserve in Rizal...
