Reporting
A fisherfolk participant presents a hand-drawn coastal resource map during a coastal resource management planning workshop.
St. Catherine FHPI supports coastal resource management planning workshop as a participatory process where community members, local officials, and other stakeholders work together to understand, map, and plan how coastal and marine resources should be used and protected.
The goal is to combine local knowledge with technical guidance to produce practical, community-supported plans that ensure long-term sustainability of coastal ecosystems and livelihoods, especially for fisherfolk communities.
coral_assessment
The SYMCOR technical team conducts underwater coral reef assessment. Surrounded by coral formations, marine biologists and technicians carefully record observations of reef conditions as part of environmental monitoring. The scene highlights scientific data collection and SYMCOR’s efforts toward marine resource conservation and sustainable coastal management.
mangrove_assessment
The SYMCOR technical team conducts mangrove assessment in a coastal area, measuring and documenting vegetation along a transect line. Team members record field observations while examining mangrove growth and conditions, supporting data collection for coastal resource management planning. The activity highlights scientific monitoring and community-based efforts to protect and manage the mangrove forest.
CRMF
Members of the fisherfolks association actively participate in a planning session formulating the Community Resource Management Framework (CRMF) for the mangrove forest of Tinaogan, Bindoy under a Community-Based Forest Management Agreement (CBFMA). Gathered around a table are representatives from the fishing community, the LGU and DENR reviewing documents and identifying appropriate interventions and strategies to realize the objectives of their CBFMA. The scene reflects collaborative decision-making and community involvement in sustainable coastal and resource management initiatives.
Tabon_nursery
Fisherfolks from Tabon, Vallehermoso proudly display mangrove seedlings nurtured in their community mangrove nursery. The group gathers among rows of young plants, highlighting their collective effort to raise planting materials that support the rehabilitation and protection of local mangrove ecosystems. The scene reflects community participation, environmental stewardship, and commitment to coastal conservation.
mangroveplanting_siquijor
Students participate in a mangrove planting activity along the shores of Larena, Siquijor, carefully placing young seedlings into the coastal mudflats. Working together across the shoreline, the volunteers contribute to the rehabilitation and protection of the local mangrove ecosystem. This highlights youth engagement, environmental awareness, and community-driven efforts to restore and conserve vital coastal habitats.
bangus_fry
Young members of a fishing community in Guihulngan town work together in shallow coastal waters, carefully handling nets and bamboo structures used to catch bangus (milkfish) fingerlings. Surrounded by mangroves, the youths focus on guiding the fry into the enclosures, demonstrating traditional fishing practices and teamwork. This shows the importance of a healthy coastal and marine ecosystem to the survival of our coastal communities.
Caranoche
A fisherman stands in shallow coastal waters as he skillfully casts his net, relying on the day’s catch to help feed his family. The image captures the deep connection between coastal communities and the sea, where a healthy coastal ecosystem not only provides food but also sustains livelihoods. It reflects the importance of protecting marine and coastal resources that support both survival and economic well-being.
