Wiki Loves Birds
Wiki Loves Birds 2025 in the Philippines aims to promote bird appreciation and create free-licensed bird photographs for Wikimedia Commons. It also seeks to inspire communities to document and protect the beauty of Philippine wildlife. Home to 686 birds, 229 of which are endemic species, the Philippines is one of the avian regions in the world.
Collaborate
We share a commitment to open knowledge and work together as a community.
Cultivate
We nurture and support a community of volunteer leaders by fostering connections and promoting well-being among its members.
Serve
We protect women’s rights, our linguistic rights, and the right to free knowledge.
What people say about us
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We commend the organization’s efforts for preserving and safeguarding the region’s valuable heritage on Wikisource.”
Sakti Pramudya, Senior Partnerships Manager, Wikimedia Foundation
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I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity to learn and share knowledge. I’m eager to impart these learnings and experiences with my friends and colleagues.”
GLAM Wiki Conference PH 2024 participant
PhilWiki Community
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PhilWiki Community joins the global Wikipedia 25 celebration
Join us in celebrating Wikipedia’s 25th birthday, recognizing 25 years of collaboration and free knowledge. 15 January 2026 — Wikipedia, the world’s largest online information resource, turns 25 today, marking a quarter century of making trustworthy, human-powered knowledge accessible worldwide. Through a Wikipedia 25 campaign launched today, the Wikimedia Foundation — the nonprofit that operates Wikipedia — invites everyone to…
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A Decade of Impact, A Year of Momentum: PhilWiki Community’s 2025 Journey
The year 2025 was a landmark chapter in the journey of the PhilWiki Community, as it marked both a decade of organized volunteer engagement and a renewed momentum toward expanding free and open knowledge in the Philippines. Anchored on collaboration, inclusivity, and cultural preservation, the Community implemented a wide range of national and local initiatives…
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CBSUA, PhilWiki Community boost digital literacy with Wiki Edu Program
The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture and PhilWiki Community’s commitment to promoting digital literacy and open knowledge is strengthened through the expanded CBSUA Wiki Education Program. Last November 18, the state university and the Wikimedia affiliate signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand their partnership, integrating Wikimedia programs into academic and co-curricular activities, and enhancing the digital…
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WILMA PH Training Program kicks off, runs until November 30
The Wikisource Loves Manuscripts Philippines (WILMA PH) Training of Trainers Program Year 2 officially opened at PAGCOR Hall, Balatas, Naga City, highlighting the vital role of archiving, digitization, and digital repatriation in preserving cultural heritage and valuable manuscripts. Dr. Sakti Pramudya, Senior Partnership Manager of the Wikimedia Foundation for the ESEAP region, lauded the PhilWiki…
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Buwan ng Wiki jointly celebrated
The PhilWiki Community, Sumaro Bikolnon, and PB Writers Inc. jointly celebrated Language Month in a back-to-back event dubbed “Buwan ng Wiki.” A play of words of Buwan ng Wika, literally: language month, the celebration is observed nationwide each August, the birth month of the Philippine Commonwealth president Manuel Luis Quezon, who is regarded as the…
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Cebu WikiConference 2025: Bringing the Spirit of Free Knowledge to the Visayas
As the Wikimedia movement looks ahead to 2030, the Cebu WikiConference 2025 will mark an important step in creating stronger partnerships that bring free knowledge to every corner of the country. This year, Cebu takes the spotlight as the first major Visayas-hosted WikiConference, expanding the reach of the movement across the archipelago. Weaving Knowledge, Sharing…
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PhilWiki Community promotes accessible multilingual stories for children
Fifteen translation fellows, including 5 high school teachers, a published writer, a graduate creative writing student, and 8 education undergraduate students, participated in the first Hablon-Usipon Children’s Book Translation Workshop to create free licensed reading materials using the StoryWeaver platform. Committed to enriching communities through literature and translation, the PhilWiki Community teamed up with PB…
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PhilWiki Community turns 10
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Philippine Wikimedia Community User Group, a registered non-stock non-profit organization dedicated to promoting unrestricted access to knowledge within and beyond the archipelago. On 1 June 2015, just before the world agreed to take action against climate change, Filipino cultural activists and open-content contributors Irvin Sto. Tomas, and…
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Apply Now: Children’s Book Translation Workshop
The PhilWiki Community is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications from passionate, outcome-driven individuals for the Hablon-usipon Children’s Book Translation Workshop. This unique opportunity is aimed at individuals who have a strong interest in children’s literature and a commitment to preserving and promoting local languages and cultures. Interested individuals are encouraged to…
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Last day to enter: Wikisource Proofreading Challenge PH 2025
With just one day left until the challenge concludes on April 24, 2025, participants have a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the preservation of the Philippines’ rich intangible heritage. This event fosters community involvement and showcases the importance of collaboration in documenting and sharing knowledge. Join in and make a meaningful impact in building a…
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Wiki Loves Folklore PH 2025 concluded
We received 300++ amazing entries for Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 in the Philippines! DAGHANG SALAMAT! Thank you for sharing your local culture to the world and for contributing to a free, enduring archive celebrating the richness of folklore worldwide. Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 in the Philippines has garnered over 300 incredible entries, showcasing local cultures…
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Discover the New Tagalog Edition of Wikisource
Tagalog Wikisource has received approval from the Language Committee of the Wikimedia Foundation, marking it as the second edition of Wikisource in a Philippine language to gain support from the foundation in just five months, following the approval of Bikol Wikisource. This development reflects a growing commitment to expanding resources in diverse languages, enhancing accessibility…
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Meet the New PH Wikimedia Board Members for 2025-2026
The Philippine Wikimedia Community User Group elected its board of trustees for 2025-2026 during the Annual General Meeting. Members Bernadette Florendo Roco, Leah Banastao Sumalinog, Marife Galang Altabano, Maffeth Opiana Sto Tomas, and returning Marvin Rojo Molin will serve another term, while various community forums and events occurred.
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CNHS Wiki Club explores open resources
The Cararayan National High School Wiki Club launched 2025 with the event “Wiki Mastery,” focusing on collaboration to create open resources. Fifteen students participated, guided by club advisers Ms. Marife and Ms. Judith. The event concluded with a celebration of the club’s first anniversary. #WikiEduPH
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Community discusses its future programs
On January 19th, a hybrid community engagement meeting for the PhilWiki Community was held, focusing on gathering insights for planning activities for 2025-2026. Participants addressed four key learning questions: promoting open knowledge through outreach and advocacy for Wikimedia projects in the Philippines; improving participation and engagement from diverse sectors; exploring partnership opportunities with civic organizations…
Spreading the Spirit of Free Knowledge 