Jake Wilson B. Binaday
Jake is a biologist conducting research and doing conservation work on Philippine amphibians and reptiles, particularly on crocodiles.
He started out with his undergraduate thesis working on monitor lizards. Then, he went along in several collaborative fieldworks with famed herpetologists throughout several sites in Bicol. This was the moment when he greatly developed his skills as a young herpetologist.
He is now specializing on crocodile research and conservation in the country, working under the non-government organization- Crocodylus Porosus Philippines, Inc. He is also a member of the IUCN SSC Crocodile Specialist Group. It is also his goal to provide more information on Philippine amphibians and reptiles which could help in their conservation.
Paul Henric P. Gojo Cruz
Paul is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Biology from Central Luzon State University in Nueva Ecija. He took his Master of Science in Wildlife Studies degree from the University of the Philippines - Los Baños, Laguna.
He is currently working as an instructor in the Department of Biological Sciences, Central Luzon State University where he teaches taxonomy, ecology and biodiversity conservation. He has been involved in numerous biodiversity assessment projects conducted throughout Luzon.
His research interest includes wildlife biology, herpetology, distribution, ecology and diversity, biogeography and bioacoustics.
Erl Pfian T. Maglangit
Erl is a graduate student at Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology. He took his Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Zoology in the same institution.
His work and research is focused on ecology, distribution and biodiversity conservation of amphibians and reptiles. His experiences in biodiversity assessment had perked up his interest and pursue his passion led him to involved in several biodiversity research and collaborative fieldworks in Polillo, Negros, Panay, and Mindanao Islands.