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Meliponiculture in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Review of its Socio-Economic Significance, Ecological Role, and Future Prospects

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  • Marlon M. Garrigues

    (Department of General Teacher Training and Department of Agriculture and Forestry, North Eastern Mindanao State University, San Miguel Surigao del Sur, Philippines)

  • Richel B. Garrigues

    (Department of Agriculture and Forestry, North Eastern Mindanao State University, San Miguel Surigao del Sur, Philippines)

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Meliponiculture, the management of stingless bees (Tribe Meliponini), is an emerging agro-ecological enterprise in the Philippines, standing at the intersection of biodiversity conservation, agricultural productivity, and rural livelihood development. Unlike conventional apiculture with Apis mellifera, meliponiculture utilizes native bee species, offering unique products and ecological benefits. Despite its growing importance, knowledge on this subject remains fragmented across scientific literature, government reports, and community practices. This review aims to synthesize the current state of Philippine meliponiculture to provide a holistic understanding of its status, challenges, and potential. A systematic literature review was conducted to gather and analyze relevant information. The search strategy involved querying academic databases, including Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, using

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  • Marlon M. Garrigues & Richel B. Garrigues, 2025. "Meliponiculture in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Review of its Socio-Economic Significance, Ecological Role, and Future Prospects," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(15), pages 972-985, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-15:p:972-985
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