Polytechnic University of the Philippines(PUP)

Good day! I would like to request information regarding the following:

1. What area in the Philippines has the most endemic medicinal plant species?
2. What area in the Philippines is the most suitable site to build a Medical Plant Research Center?
3. What legislation can support the building of the Endemic Medicinal Plant Research Center in the Philippines?


These information will be used for academic purposes only. Thank you and God bless!

February 20, 2023

Dear Raydett Kelly,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Feb 11, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Research for Endemic Medicinal Plants.

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