Noel "Kuya No" Resurreccion

Punong puno ng pasasalamat Kuya Noel

We called him “Kuya No”, and so did many others – staff, volunteers, members, and communities – people he embraced and inspired for over 30 years.

From ridge to reef, the footprints of Sir. Noel A. Resurreccion spanned the country. From the early 1990s, he worked in Mt. Isarog, Mt. Hilong-hilong, Mt. Irid-Angelo, Mt. Mingan, the Central Panay Mountains, Naujan Lake, Mt. Siburan, Sablayan, Lanuza Bay, Apo Reef, and many more—reaching communities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

He was not just our colleague; he was our wisdom, our joy, and our teacher. We grieve this immense loss alongside his family, and we honor his memory by carrying his love for nature and people forward. 

The impact of his life’s work is rooted deeply in the earth and in our hearts, and it will never be forgotten. May his family find comfort in knowing how fiercely he was loved. With our deepest sympathies and lifelong gratitude.

Noel “Kuya No” Resurreccion – April 5, 1968 to June 18, 2026

We continue to welcome photos and messages from communities who knew him, you may submit yours in this Google Form here. You may also email them to hello@haribon.org.ph.

Messages from the community

"With full of smiles, you will be always remembered brother Noel… Keep smiling and rest in peace." -Hum Bahadur Gurung, BirdLife Asia
"His passion, dedication, and contributions to conservation will be remembered and greatly missed." -Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. (MBCFI)
"His dedication to inclusive conservation, watershed protection, and environmental stewardship leaves an indelible mark on our organization." -Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. (PBCFI)
"He already [helped] build the organisation and shown us the path to follow. This is a big loss for the BirdLife family." -Kishor Rithe, Director, Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)
"…He was a warm and generous colleague whose insights and commitment left a lasting impression on everyone around him. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues…" - Dr Poshendra Satyal, Global Policy, BirdLife International
"...He was such an inspiration, and I will always remember his humor, curiosity and warmth towards people regardless of their background." -Martin Baumann, Head of Team International Biodiversity, NABU
"I will always look up to you and be grateful for the life and advocacy you dedicated to conservation." -Kathleen Zambas-Senga
"Looking back, I now understand that you were preparing me for the day when I would have to handle things on my own and you would no longer be there to guide me. I love you forever!" -Amelita "Inday" Talotalo
"In spite of the challenges in his assignment, he was calm, always smiling and looking forward for solutions." -Errol Abada Gatumbato

More messages to be added soon.

We continue to welcome photos and messages from communities who knew him, you may submit yours in this Google Form here. You may also email them to hello@haribon.org.ph.