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💡 When young people learn to manage resources, they learn to shape their future.Our Tuloy Heroes joined the Financial Li...
25/10/2025

💡 When young people learn to manage resources, they learn to shape their future.

Our Tuloy Heroes joined the Financial Literacy and Project Proposal Making Workshop organized by the Negros Occidental Provincial Agriculture and Fisheries Council (PAFC) to strengthen their capacity to design sustainable projects for their communities.

Through this workshop, Mah Raj, Kevin, Althea, Jobelle and Sai gained practical skills in budgeting, proposal writing, and managing initiatives that support local livelihoods especially in their local community 🌱🌊

As we work towards a bluer future, Tuloy Heroes is dedicated to provide learning opportunities and capacity building for young people in fishing communities.

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Tuloy Heroes is a youth engagement project aiming to create youth-led sustainable fisheries networks and post-harvest fisheries alternative sites to pursue a participatory and inclusive circular blue economy in Negros Occidental. The project is powered by the Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc. Center for Democracy and Participation, Tuloy Pa Rin, and the Embassy of France to the Philippines and Micronesia

The journey toward a sustainable blue economy begins! 🌊Over four meaningful days, the women and young parents of Brgy. N...
19/10/2025

The journey toward a sustainable blue economy begins! 🌊

Over four meaningful days, the women and young parents of Brgy. Nayon came together for Pagpanagat, a community training designed to build new skills and strengthen local livelihoods.

With collaboration with the NYLI Climate Solutions Center through Project REConnect, participants learned about post-harvest fisheries, product value addition, and managing solar-powered systems, all aimed at helping them create more sustainable and inclusive opportunities in their community. 🌿

But more than just learning techniques, Pagpanagat became a space for connection and collaboration. It reminded everyone that when communities work hand in hand, change becomes possible, not just for individuals but for the entire coastal community that depends on the sea. 💙🌊

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Tuloy Heroes is a youth engagement project aiming to create youth-led sustainable fisheries networks and post-harvest fisheries alternative sites to pursue a participatory and inclusive circular blue economy in Negros Occidental. The project is powered by the Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc. Center for Democracy and Participation, Tuloy Pa Rin, and the Embassy of France to the Philippines and Micronesia through the Youth and Oceans Programme.

Day 3 of our Pagpanagat here in Nayon! 🌊 What an incredible day for our women and young parents. From our exciting produ...
18/10/2025

Day 3 of our Pagpanagat here in Nayon! 🌊

What an incredible day for our women and young parents. From our exciting product showcase to the immersive sensory experience that brought blue economy to life! Through Pagpanagat: Capacity Building for Women and Young Parents, our community is learning, creating, and leading toward sustainable fisheries and empowered livelihoods. 💙

Thank you, our Tuloy Heroes for your warm participation and commitment to protecting our marine future. Padayon sa pagpanagat para sa mas maunlad nga baybayon! 🐚

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Tuloy Heroes is a youth engagement project aiming to create youth-led sustainable fisheries networks and post-harvest fisheries alternative sites to pursue a participatory and inclusive circular blue economy in Negros Occidental. The project is powered by the Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc. Center for Democracy and Participation, Tuloy Pa Rin, and the Embassy of France to the Philippines and Micronesia through the Youth and Oceans Programme.

Making waves on the second day of Pagpanagat: Capacity Building for Women and Young Parents! 🌊Our Tuloy Heroes transform...
17/10/2025

Making waves on the second day of Pagpanagat: Capacity Building for Women and Young Parents! 🌊

Our Tuloy Heroes transformed their knowledge into action through hands-on, immersive workshops. Under the guidance of expert trainers, they delved into the complete process of bangus deboning and uncovered innovative ways to craft this local fish into exciting, value-added products such as Smoked Bangus, Bang!ganisa, Chang Hai, Ola Bangus, and Ola Tuloy.

These meaningful workshops empowered participants to adopt sustainable practices, recognize the importance of reducing post-harvest losses, and explore food preservation techniques that open new avenues for income generation. With every recipe mastered, the Tuloy Heroes took confident strides toward a more food-secure and empowered future.

Stay tuned for more updates here at San Enrique! 🐟

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Tuloy Heroes is a youth engagement project aiming to create youth-led sustainable fisheries networks and post-harvest fisheries alternative sites to pursue a participatory and inclusive circular blue economy in Negros Occidental. The project is powered by the Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc. Center for Democracy and Participation, Tuloy Pa Rin, and the Embassy of France to the Philippines and Micronesia through the Youth and Oceans Programme.

And so it begins! 🌊The Pagpanagat: Capacity Building for Women and Young Parents is now in full swing here in Brgy. Nayo...
16/10/2025

And so it begins! 🌊

The Pagpanagat: Capacity Building for Women and Young Parents is now in full swing here in Brgy. Nayon, San Enrique! 🐟

It’s been incredibly inspiring to witness the community's energy and enthusiasm as participants engaged with key concepts in post-harvest fisheries and took part in a hands-on workshop on economic valuation.

In collaboration with NYLI Climate Solutions Center through the Project REConnect, this initiative aims to empower individuals by fostering community leadership. For 4 days, our participants will learn to collaboratively manage their post-harvest sites, create value-added products, and explore new economic opportunities within their local fishing communities. This effort not only enhances their personal and professional growth but also strives to bolster the economic resilience of the entire community. 🐳

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Together, we move towards a truly participatory and circular blue economy in Negros Occidental!

📣 Stay tuned for more stories and updates from the field!

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Tuloy Heroes is a youth engagement project aiming to create youth-led sustainable fisheries networks and post-harvest fisheries alternative sites to pursue a participatory and inclusive circular blue economy in Negros Occidental. The project is powered by the Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc. Center for Democracy and Participation, Tuloy Pa Rin, and the Embassy of France to the Philippines and Micronesia through the Youth and Oceans Programme.

Kilitanay kita sa aton nga Pagpanagat! 🎣This upcoming October 16-19, women and young parents in San Enrique will conven...
14/10/2025

Kilitanay kita sa aton nga Pagpanagat! 🎣

This upcoming October 16-19, women and young parents in San Enrique will convene and participate in "Pagpanagat: Capacity Building for Women and Young Parents." This initiative, in collaboration with Project REConnect of NYLI Climate Solutions Center, provides hands-on training that focuses on post-harvest fisheries, product value addition, and the management of solar-powered systems.

Beyond acquiring valuable skills, this program is designed to empower individuals by fostering community leadership. Participants will learn to collaboratively manage their post-harvest sites, create value-added products, and explore new economic opportunities within their local fishing communities. This effort not only enhances their personal and professional growth but also strives to bolster the economic resilience of the entire community. 🐳

Stay tuned for more updates! 🌊

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Tuloy Heroes is a youth engagement project aiming to create youth-led sustainable fisheries networks and post-harvest fisheries alternative sites to pursue a participatory and inclusive circular blue economy in Negros Occidental. The project is powered by the Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc. Center for Democracy and Participation, Tuloy Pa Rin, and the Embassy of France to the Philippines and Micronesia through the Youth and Oceans Programme.

Towards a more youth-centered and bluer local governance in San Enrique!Today, Tuloy Heroes met with the Office of the H...
14/10/2025

Towards a more youth-centered and bluer local governance in San Enrique!

Today, Tuloy Heroes met with the Office of the Honorable Vice Mayor Dingdong Severino and SK Federation President Alex Magallanes Jr. to discuss future youth engagement and blue economy initiatives in San Enrique.

Present in the meeting were John Rey Reyes, Program Manager of the Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute; Ag Zapter, Project Officer of Tuloy Heroes; Romar Nava, SK Chairperson of Barangay Nayon; and Kevin Claridad, Vice President of the Tuloy Heroes Youth Association.

The discussion centered on strengthening collaboration with the local government through accreditation and partnership with the Local Youth Development Council (LYDC), in pursuit of ensuring that young people are meaningfully engaged in shaping the town’s blue economy future.

Through these continuing dialogues, Tuloy Heroes aims to anchor its efforts in San Enrique’s local governance, creating shared spaces where the voices of young people and communities working with the sea move together towards sustainability and hope.

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Tuloy Heroes is a youth engagement project aiming to create youth-led sustainable fisheries networks and post-harvest fisheries alternative sites to pursue a participatory and inclusive circular blue economy in Negros Occidental.
The project is powered by the Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc. Center for Democracy and Participation, Tuloy Pa Rin, and the Embassy of France to the Philippines and Micronesia through the Youth and Oceans Programme.

The Tuloy Heroes of San Enrique joined Project Transitional Justice, an initiative that empowers communities to remember...
07/10/2025

The Tuloy Heroes of San Enrique joined Project Transitional Justice, an initiative that empowers communities to remember, reflect, and act for human rights last October 5, 2025.

As young fisherfolk advocates working toward sustainable and inclusive coastal communities, this experience helped them see how transitional justice can guide their efforts to protect both people and the environment through truth, accountability, and healing.

Through interactive discussions and cultural sessions, the Tuloy Heroes connected their local experiences of struggle and resilience with the broader movement for justice and dignity. The sessions deepened their understanding of human rights and the importance of collective memory in shaping fair and peaceful communities.

The Project Transitional Justice is an initiative by The Human Rights and People Empowerment Center (HRPEC), a non-government organization empowering communities to advance the cause of human rights through advocacy, cultural work, and participatory learning.

Tuloy Heroes Join Sagup Negros Digital Toolkit Launch to Share Youth-Led Fisheries and Blue Economy InnovationsAt Unwrap...
29/09/2025

Tuloy Heroes Join Sagup Negros Digital Toolkit Launch to Share Youth-Led Fisheries and Blue Economy Innovations

At Unwrapped: The Launching of the Sagup Negros Digital Toolkit held at Negros Residence, the Tuloy Heroes showcased how youth-led innovations in fisheries and food systems are paving the way for a circular economy in Negros Occidental.

Mah Raj recounted how their journey as Tuloy Heroes in Brgy. Nayon began, starting with youth engagement under the Tuloy Heroes project, working closely with fisherfolk to address post-harvest losses, and eventually establishing a community-based post-harvest site that turned challenges into opportunities. John Rey Reyes, Project Lead, built on this by showcasing the value-adding and sustainable practices now being embraced by communities, emphasizing how these innovations create opportunities and foster resilience for local fisherfolk and their families.

To bring their advocacy to life, Tuloy Heroes Mah Raj, Kevin, and Archie conducted a live cooking demonstration of Bang!ganisa (Bangus Longganisa), a creative and sustainable product that reimagines post-harvest fisheries while addressing food waste.

The event was organized in partnership with Slow Food Negros Network and Slow Food Bago Youth FRESH, with support from the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office and the Provincial Youth Development Council, as part of the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste celebration.

Through their stories and innovations, the Tuloy Heroes affirmed that supporting young people and coastal communities is key to safeguarding our oceans for future generations. Together, we can shape resilient and inclusive food systems and a community-driven blue economy where nothing goes to waste and every catch is maximized.

On the anniversary of Martial Law, we reflect on a time in our nation’s history when fear and corruption robbed generati...
23/09/2025

On the anniversary of Martial Law, we reflect on a time in our nation’s history when fear and corruption robbed generations of their voices and futures. Decades later, the struggle continues as corruption drains our democracy, stripping children and young people of opportunities and narrowing their space to dream and live with dignity.

We have witnessed significant corruption in government projects, especially in flood control initiatives, resulting in ghost projects and wasted funds. This example illustrates how corruption undermines safety, denies communities essential services, and steals opportunities from future generations.

Corruption is felt daily when opportunities fail to reach children, services fall short, and safety is compromised. It is a theft of resources, dignity, trust, and our future.

Marginalized communities are particularly vulnerable to multiple forms of corruption, severely impacting their social, economic, and political lives. To combat this, efforts must go beyond exposing wrongdoing. Filipinos must first recognize the everyday realities of corruption and how it robs communities of dignity and opportunity. Combating corruption means strengthening transparency, demanding accountability, and creating spaces where integrity is valued. It also means ensuring that young people are given meaningful opportunities to participate and lead in shaping honest and inclusive governance.

At the Trillion March, we stood with fellow Filipinos not only to demand accountability but also to express hope that our children and young people can thrive in a just environment.

On this day of remembrance, we affirm our commitment: never again to silence, never again to corruption, and never again to robbing children and young people of the lives they deserve.

Panginbulahan! 🫧🐟John Rey Reyes, Tuloy Heroes Project Lead, along with experts Farah Mitchelle Armateo, Rodelio Subade, ...
19/09/2025

Panginbulahan! 🫧🐟

John Rey Reyes, Tuloy Heroes Project Lead, along with experts Farah Mitchelle Armateo, Rodelio Subade, Farisal Bagsit, Liberty Espectato, and Joshua Regalado, earned recognition as finalists for the Best Paper Award during the 3rd International Forum on Sustainability Science (IFSS 2025) for their research “Anatomy of Fish Losses: Nature, Drivers, and Extent in the Lens of Small-Scale Fishers in Barangay Nayon, San Enrique, Negros Occidental.”

Their study reveals how post-harvest fish losses threaten livelihoods and food security, while showcasing the resilience of women and youth in marketing and processing roles who sustain their communities. In line with Tuloy Heroes’ mission, the team advocates for youth-led sustainable fisheries networks and alternative post-harvest sites, promoting an inclusive and circular blue economy. By transforming local experiences into policy evidence, the research demonstrates that reducing fish losses builds dignity, secures brighter futures, and strengthens community resilience.

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Tuloy Heroes is a youth engagement project aiming to create youth-led sustainable fisheries networks and post-harvest fisheries alternative sites to pursue a participatory and inclusive circular blue economy in Negros Occidental.
The project is powered by the Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc. Center for Democracy and Participation, Tuloy Pa Rin, and the Embassy of France to the Philippines and Micronesia through the Youth and Oceans Programme.

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