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Siquijor bubble coral<br />
Executive Director and staff of CCEF in Cebu City. The<br />
DENR Regional Director, RD Melichor, has expressed full<br />
endorsement and support for the RRREEFS projects in the<br />
region, recognizing their importance and potential impact.<br />
snorkeling tubod beach siquijor<br />
The next step in this collaboration is the drafting and signing<br />
of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between<br />
RRREEFS and CCEF. The MOU will formalize the partnership<br />
and outline the responsibilities and commitments of both<br />
parties.<br />
Partnerships and cooperation have been established with<br />
various individuals and organizations, including Ms. Hanna<br />
Kuhfuss from RRREEFS, property owner Raul Arcenas<br />
in Lower Cabangcalan, Lazi, the Municipality of Enrique<br />
Villanueva’s Municipal Agriculture Office, Harold Bongat<br />
from TUMPAAS, the Municipality of Maria’s Municipal<br />
Agriculture Office, Lloyd Panerio, a Fisheries Technician, and<br />
Regional Director of DENR Region VII, Paquito Melichor.<br />
Diving in Tubod<br />
Lalag Bato Marine Sanctuary<br />
With the support of DENR and the collaboration between<br />
RRREEFS and CCEF, the marine protected area rehabilitation<br />
projects in the region are set to receive the necessary resources,<br />
cooperation, and advocacy from regional authorities. This<br />
support will greatly enhance the effectiveness and overall<br />
outcomes of the projects.<br />
Moving forward, CCEF is set to formalize the partnership<br />
with REEEFS to ensure the successful implementation of the<br />
marine protected area rehabilitation program in Siquijor.<br />
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