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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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