Gallery 0 Results Reset All Close Damselflies (Rhinocypha humeralis) play an important ecological role as they are one of the most visible indicators of the ecosystem health and biophysical conditions of wetland areas in which they breed. They are also helpful to potential human health risks by consuming mosquitoes and their larvae. They also eat other small invertebrates which make them valuable in controlling harmful insect populations. Loss of damselflies could have a ripple effect on food webs. Erickson Tabayag Agusan marsh, where mostly ethnic Manobos have made their permanent homes deep within the marsh. The marsh provides virtually everything the Manobos need. In the dark tea-colored waters live untold numbers of catfish, carp, soft-shell fresh water turtles, and crocodiles. Paula Sophia Tejada This picture was taken in Namnama, Jones, Isabela, Philippines for Youth Wetlands Photo Contest. Zjaira Miguel I'm from a small but very lovely province called Marinduque which is also known as the heart of the Philippines. Jhonna Liza Medenilla I'm from a small but very lovely province called Marinduque which is also known as the heart of the Philippines. Jhonna Liza Medenilla A glimpse of an eye-soothing scenery taken at Sampaloc Lake Ken Dave Comendador The picture shows the scenic view of Lake Sebu. It is a natural lake located in the municipality of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato which is home to the T'boli and Ubo tribes. This placid lake serves as an important wetland as it is one of the many bodies of water supplying important irrigation to the provinces of Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato. It is also one of the promoted prime eco-tourism destinations in the area and serves as a source of livelihood for the locals. In fact, the lake is teeming with tilapia which is grown in large floating fish cages and is considered as one of the main delicacies of Lake Sebu. Erickson Tabayag Agusan Marsh. The largest Marshland in the Philippines. A great variety of marshland flora and fauna can be found in the marsh, including the endangered Philippine Crocodile. There are also a few small Manobo settlements within the protected area, covering about 6% of the vast wetland. A great variety of wildlife inhabit Agusan Marsh. Paula Sophia Tejada “Libon Lged ne Keteng Sebu!” These clams (“Keteng”) are very abundant in Lake Sebu’s lakes and rivers. Tboli people usually dig these clams to cook it, which by the way is very delicious, and of course to sell it to gain income. Even then, Tboli tribe has been finding these clams from below the mud flats where they live with the use of “salaf” (a net) and the generous Lake continues to provide it along with its other richness! Darlene Pearl Ofong “Be Baay,” a Tboli lady and the magnificent Lake Sebu! Found in the heart of “Timog Cotabato,” Philippines, Lake Sebu astounds with its beautiful wetlands. Locale of the Tboli tribe, it has been the source of life itself for Tboli people especially the women. Its magnificence illuminates Tboli women. Its exotic beauty is the beauty of Tboli women. It is forever precious and full of pride. Darlene Ofong I captured this one best time i had with this children, they are swimming and fishing in the wet muddy lake. These children belongs to a minor tribe "Bla'an" found in South Cotabato. Jobert Espino Capayang, Mogpog, Marinduque Jhonna Liza Medenilla