Perry S. Ong

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Dr. Perry Ong is recognized for his significant contributions to the knowledge and better understanding of the diversity of Philippine wildlife resulting in a greater public awareness and appreciation of the importance of this valuable biological resource in the whole ecosystem. Further, this has drawn the active participation of the academe, private sector and NGOs towards the management and conservation of our protected areas, including fauna and flora.

Sex: Male

Education:

  • University of the Philippines at Los Ba?os, Laguna, Philippines, B.S. Zoology, 1977-1983
  • University of the Philippines at Los Ba?os, Laguna, Philippines, M. S. Zoology, 1983-1988
  • Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, Ph.D in Science (Behavioural Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 1987-1995

Field of Specialization:

Biodiversity Conservation and Management, Behavioral Ecology of Philippine Wildlife, Biology

Researches:

Ong, P.S., Heancy, L.R., (1999) The Philippines.
Hotspots. Earth's Biologically Richest and Most Endangered Terrestrial Ecoregions.(R. Mittermeier, N. Myers, C. Mittermeier eds.)

Ong, P.S. Brown, W.C.A. Alcala, A.C., (1999) A new species of Platymantis (Amphibia :Ranidae) from the Sierra Madre Mountains, Luzon Island, Philippines.
Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington Volume 112

Ong, P.S., Heacy, L.R., Balete, D.S., (1998) A synopsis of the mammalian fauna of the Philippine Islands
Fieldiana Zoology, New Series Volume 88

Ong, P.S., (1998) The Philippine Meagerie
The Philippine Archipelago (R.S. Punongbayan, P.M. zamora and P.S. Ong eds.) Vol. 1 of Kasaysayan: A History of the Filipino People Volume 1

Ong, P.S., Punongbayan R.S., (1998) Philippine Archipelago
Kasaysayan: A History of the Filipino People

Ong, P.S., (1998) Wildlife Inventory of UP Diliman and Ateneo De Manila
Science Diliman Volume 11

Ong, P.S., McKay, G.M., (1995) Common Ringtail Possum. Pseudocheirus perigrinas
In: Mammals of Australia (R. Strahan ed.) Australian Museum and reed Books, Chatswood, New Southwales, Australia

Ong, P.S. Magalit, E.K., (1987) Wildlife conservation in the Philippines
Diliman Review Volume 35, No. (3):

Ong, P.S. Duya, M.R.M. Pedregosa, M.D.G. Valenzuela, M.H. Ibuna, M.N.P. Fernandez, R.E., (1998) Volant and non-volant mammals in the lowland and rainforests of the Central Sierra Madre in Northern Quezon and Aurora, Luzon, Philippines: A preliminary report
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Volume 20

Papers Presented:

  • Biodiversity Loss and the Proposed National Land and Water Use Act , Bishop's-Businessmen's Conference on Human Development, Makati Sports Club, Makati City
  • The Role of Organic Agriculture in Biodiversity Conservation, Special Session, 4th International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)Scientific Conference and General Assembly, Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines
  • State of Philippine Biodiversity and Its Conservation, US Embassy, Roxas Boulevard, Manila
  • Global Trends in Ecotourism, Conference and Workkshop on Ecotourism , Conservation and Community Development (AITCI-and Ngos for Integrated Protected Areas
  • Problems and Prospects in Conserving Philippine Biodiversity , East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawaii
  • State of Philippine Biodiversity and Its Conservation, Office of the Environment and Social Development, Asian Development Bank, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
  • the Globa Ecotourism Industry and Limits of Acceptable Change, Dept. of Tourism and Dept. of Envronment and Natural Resources, Fontana Resort Club, Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga
  • Environmental Agenda for the Next Millenium: Gaining Momentum, Monte Vista Resort, Pansol, Laguna
  • Biodiversity Conservation Corridors: A Strategy to Conserve Philippine Biodiversity, Foundation for thr Philippine Environment INNOTECH, Quezon City
  • Biodiversity Loss and the Sugar Inndustry, ASukal para sa Mahirap Foundation, Foundation for Economic Freedom, Hotel Sofitel, Roxas Blvd., Manila
  • The Economic Industry , University of Asia and Pacific, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

Awards:

  • Gawad Chanselor, Pinakamahusay na Aklat, The Philippine Archipelago (with RSP and PMZ), University of the Philippines Diliman, 1999
  • Special Prize, 1995 Philippine Talent Search for Young Scientists, National Academy of Science and Technology, 1995
  • Finalist, ASEAN Young Scientist and Technologist Award, ASEAN Award Committee-NAST, April 1995
  • Scholar, Colombo Plan, Australian International Devt. Assistance Bureau (AIDAB), 1987-1992
  • Fellow, UP Diliman Local Faculty Fellowship, 1987-1992
  • Fellow, UP Diliman Local Faculty Fellowship (for M.S.), 1987-1988
  • Grantee, World Wildlife Fund-Philippine Program to visit various Research Institutions in Costa Rica & USA, 1996
  • Plaque of Appreciation for Community Service, Samahan ng mga Pilipino sa Australia (SAMPA), 1992
  • Outstanding Young Scientist (Behavioral Ecology and Evolutionary Biology), NAST-DOST, 2000
  • NAST - Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award, NAST, 2004