Rare Rafflesia flower thriving in Bulacan’s biodiversity haven

DOÑA REMEDIOS TRINIDAD, Bulacan — The rare Rafflesia lagascae, known for its reddish bloom and pungent odor, continues to thrive in the forests of this town, officials said on Saturday. Mayor Rolando Flores said more sightings are likely in mountainous barangays such as Sapang Bulac and Kabayunan, noting that the town’s forests remain well-preserved and