SUCCESS BUILT BY COMMUNITY — THANK YOU, CALATAGAN!- Close to 400 volunteers. Three Marine Protected Areas. Over 350 sacks of trash collected. One community coming together for one sea.
The SURFACE TO SEAFLOOR™ Marine Protected Area Clean-Up was a success because so many people chose to come together with one purpose: to serve our community and protect our sea.
A very special thank you to the Philippine Coast Guard Sub-Station Calatagan, particularly PO1 Remar Mendoza and his team, for working closely with St. Michael throughout the planning and implementation of this initiative. From countless discussions on logistics and operational requirements to safety measures and coordination on clean-up day, your leadership, time, and commitment helped make this effort possible.
Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to Barangay Sta. Ana Chairman Sonny Eguia for graciously hosting our meetings and providing assistance
whenever possible, and to Barangay Tanagan and Barangay Bagong Silang for their cooperation and support in mobilizing their respective clean-up sites.
whenever possible, and to Barangay Tanagan and Barangay Bagong Silang for their cooperation and support in mobilizing their respective clean-up sites.
To the many government agencies, barangays, fisherfolk organizations, civic groups, schools, teachers, students, community organizations, partners, and individual volunteers who gave their time—not only on clean-up day but throughout the weeks of planning and preparation—WE VERY MUCH APPRECIATE YOU.
Together, close to 500 volunteers simultaneously cleaned three Marine Protected Areas and collected over 350 sacks of marine and coastal debris. This was truly a community effort.
We proudly recognize and thank the following participating agencies, organizations, barangays, schools, and partners:
GOVERNMENT, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES• PCG CGSS – Philippine Coast Guard Calatagan Sub-Station
• PNP – Philippine National Police Calatagan
• BFP – Calatagan Bureau of Fire Protection
• MDRRMO – Calatagan Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office
• MENRO/BENRO – Municipal and Barangay Environment and Natural Resources Offices
• MFARMC/BFARMC – Municipal/Barangay Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils
FISHERFOLK, CONSERVATION & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS• BNCA – Bataha for Nature and Conservation Association
• SAPSAP – Samahang Ang Adhikain ay Pangalagaan sa Sta. Ana ang Pangisdaan
• SAMMABABA – Samahan ng Mangingisdang Magproprotekta sa Bakawanan ng Bagong Silang
• Calatagan Fishermen Association
• CACG – Community Anti-Crime Group
• The ERPATS – Empowerment Re-Affirmation of Paternal Abilities
• The Guardians
• Kabayan Action Group
PARTICIPATING BARANGAYS• Barangay Sta. Ana – Chairman Sonny Eguia
• Barangay Tanagan – Chairman Luisito Villanueva
• Barangay Bagong Silang – Chairman Joel Rico
• Barangay 2 – Chairman Edmund Anzaldo
• Barangay Talisay – Chairman Noel Javier
COMMUNITY & CORPORATE PARTNERS• Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF)
SCHOOLS & ACADEMIC PARTNERS• Calatagan Senior High School (CSHS)
• Quilitisan Elementary School
• Calambuyan Elementary School
• Enzo Tech
• St. Mark Parents
And to every volunteer whose name may not appear on this list but whose hands, time, energy, and heart were part of this effort—THANK YOU.
The success of SURFACE TO SEAFLOOR™ belongs to all of you.
What we accomplished demonstrates what is possible when government, fisherfolk, schools, organizations, businesses, and ordinary citizens work side by side for our Marine Protected Areas.
500+ VOLUNTEERS. THREE MPAs. 350+ SACKS. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE SEA TO PROTECT.Maraming, maraming salamat, Calatagan! 