The Philippines is considered a global biodiversity hot spot, boasting a rich array of flora and fauna. Home to more than 52,000 species, the country features numerous endemic plants and animals found nowhere else in the world. Lush rainforests, mangroves, and mountains are home to plants and animals as well as the locals who depend on the riches of the land as a source of their livelihoods. This collection celebrates the richness of the homeland and the treasures found within.