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Bridging the gap between 
Wildlife and Safety

Your Wildlife Hazard Management Experts

About Mastermark

Mastermark Philippines builds on our strong foundation in Singapore, delivering practical, evidence-based solutions for wildlife risk management at aerodromes. Based in Manila, our airport biologists work across the country, supporting airports in diverse ecological and operational settings.

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Operating in a country defined by varied landscapes, rich biodiversity, and rapidly developing infrastructure, our approach is centred on understanding local conditions and translating them into targeted, workable strategies. The Philippines’ diversity means no two airports face the same challenges and we tailor our approach accordingly to ensure each site is managed based on its specific risks.

 

We work with government agencies and private organisations, particularly in aviation where managing wildlife hazards is critical to safety. Through training, applied technologies, and on-the-ground expertise, we turn insights into action, helping create a balance between wildlife and human environments that is both effective and sustainable.

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Articles

Journal News Online: Building Safer Skies Through Wildlife Hazard Readiness

Journal News Online reports on CAAP’s wildlife hazard training at Bicol International Airport, conducted with Mastermark Pte Ltd. The programme combined classroom instruction and practical application to help airport personnel manage wildlife risks and strengthen aviation safety.

The Daily Tribune: Safer Skies, Stronger Wildlife Stewardship

The Daily Tribune covers CAAP’s airport wildlife management course and its focus on balancing aviation safety with wildlife protection. The feature highlights the importance of specialised training and responsible wildlife management in creating safer, more sustainable airports.

BusinessMirror: Safer Skies Begin with Smarter Wildlife Management

BusinessMirror reports on CAAP’s efforts to strengthen aviation safety, protect biodiversity, and support sustainable airport operations. The article recognises Mastermark’s wildlife management specialists for delivering comprehensive training on techniques to reduce wildlife-related incidents.

Manila Standard: Smarter Airport Wildlife Management Takes Flight

Manila Standard explores the launch of Mastermark’s Aerodrome 360 Framework and its potential to transform airport wildlife management in the Philippines. The article highlights how technology, habitat control, and risk-based planning can support safer and more efficient aviation operations.

The Daily Tribune: Mastermark’s 360-Degree Bird Strike Strategy

The Daily Tribune highlights Mastermark’s Aerodrome 360 Framework, introduced in the Philippines through a partnership with Olongapo Maintenance Services. The framework combines habitat management, avian radar, and risk-based strategies to help airports take a more proactive approach to reducing bird strike incidents.

It Takes a Village to Keep Wildlife Off the Runway

Effective wildlife hazard management is not just about habitat control, deterrents, or strike reporting. It depends on collaboration between airports, airlines, pilots, insurers, local communities, landowners, regulators, and environmental organisations. Discover how stronger partnerships can close critical communication gaps, address hazards beyond airport boundaries, protect the Philippines’ unique biodiversity, and create safer skies for everyone.

Why 13 Kilometres Is the Most Underrated Number in Aviation Safety

Wildlife hazards do not stop at an airport’s perimeter and neither should wildlife management. With up to 95% of wildlife strikes occurring within the wider approach and departure corridor, focusing only on what happens inside the fence leaves a critical gap in airport safety. Explore why proactive, landscape-scale monitoring matters, how Singapore illustrates the challenge, and how mapping habitats across the full 13 km radius can help airports anticipate risk before it becomes an incident.

Species Spotlight: Philippine Duck

The Philippine duck may look harmless, but its size, flocking behavior, and attraction to the wetlands and grassy terrain surrounding airports make it a serious aviation safety concern. As the rainy season begins, breeding and feeding activity can turn these endemic birds into a multiple-strike hazard, especially during takeoff and landing. Discover why understanding their movements, habitat preferences, and seasonal behavior is essential to building smarter, more effective wildlife hazard management strategies.

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