The Jumalon Butterfly Sanctuary
A fascinating place showcasing the extensive butterfly collection of the late Professor Julian Jumalon, including a small butterfly breeding area and his works of art. The so-called sanctuary is just the old residence of his family, where his daughter still lives and who now is in charge of the collection. His butterfly collection is vast and impressive, and the "paintings" he did using butterfly wings are unique and interesting. The latter are housed in a separate structure from the main house. When we visited, we had the fortune of speaking with the professor's daughter who kindly gave us a tour of the place. We found out that despite its being quite known as a local attraction, and always a destination for school's educational trips, and being subject of various studies, the sanctuary has not received support, including financial, from the local government to maintain or expand the...
