Sagip Pawikan Sitio Fuerte acknowledged with gratitude the support and sponsorship of AboitizPower through its private limited partnership GNPD for the two-day Marine Mammal Stranding Rescue and Response Training held recently at New Pearl Resort in Morong.

Seasoned speakers were Elson Aca, Patricia Marjorie Yap, Jozette Hisu-an from Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines (MWWP).

The activity was facilitated by AboitizPower, MWWP, and Provincial Government ENRO.

Participants were Bantay Pawikan Sitio Fuerte, Bantay Pawikan Incorporated, Pawikan sa Damara Association, 3P3C, and Anvaya Cove Beach and Nature Club.

Other attendees were BFAR, Office of Provincial Agriculturist, LGU Morong, LGU Bagac, LGU Pilar, and CENRO Bagac.

Sagip Pawikan Sitio Fuerte said that the training deepened the understanding of the participants on the role of marine mammals and marine turtles in maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems.

The association added that the activity highlighted the urgent need to build capacity in responding to marine mammal strandings and enhance community-based conservation efforts.

For the Sagip Pawikan volunteer patrollers, the training was especially valuable as it opened up new skills and strengthened their ability to safeguard marine life through effective rescue and response practices.

They said that with the knowledge they gained, they are now better equipped to help ensure the survival of sea turtles during times of crisis.

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