The initiative strengthens Surigao’s natural defenses, showcasing how environmental restoration and disaster risk reduction go hand in hand for safer, more resilient coastal areas.
Through the Mobile Soil Laboratory, farmers in Don Marcelino gain access to scientific soil evaluation without leaving their communities, improving their capacity to increase production and protect their land.
Through continuous cooperation, Southern Palawan hopes to restore wider mangrove areas that support climate protection, livelihood, and community well-being.
Ormoc City officials said the project marks a milestone in strengthening the city’s role in regional fisheries development and marine resource management.