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Sustainable coasts, involved communities.

For 24 years, CCEF has been taking part in the establishment, management, and monitoring of at least 200 Marine Protected Areas(MPAs) all over the Philippines. One of CCEF’s oldest projects is the Saving Philippine Reefs Expedition, which has helped create one of the largest coral reef datasets in the Philippines. CCEF also started an MPA database that aims to evaluate the management effectiveness of the locally managed MPAs in the Visayas region using the CCEF MPA rating system. The CCEF MPA rating system has been adopted and used by the Marine Support Network (MSN) to evaluate the current status and progress of the MPAs in the Philippines and has become the baseline for different MPA evaluation tool like the Marine Protected Area Management Effectiveness Assessment Tool (MPA MEAT). Today, CCEF is actively supporting various local government units (LGUs) in Siquijor Province and Southeast Cebu in the strengthening of their MPAs, capacity development, and monitoring in the partnership LGUs, national agencies, NGOs, law enforcement group, and the community.

03/10/2026

𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 🌊

When communities lead, conservation lasts. At the recent MPA policy and ordinance workshop in Oslob, members of the Bonbon community shared why a marine sanctuary matters to them.

🗣️ Charina R. Olis, Bonbon Oslob Fishermen Association (BOFA) Secretary:
"𝐹𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑢𝑠, 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑙 𝑤𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑏𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑦... 𝑊𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑙𝑎𝑤𝑠 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝑤𝑒 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑀𝑃𝐴 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 𝑤𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑏𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑦."

🗣️ Ryan C. Valle, Barangay Councilor of Bonbon, Oslob:
"𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑎𝑙 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑎𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒. 𝐵𝑢𝑡 𝐼 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑧𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑓𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑟𝑢𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑡... 𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑡'𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑦 𝐼 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑎 𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑦, 𝑠𝑜 𝑓𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑤𝑛."

From skepticism to support, from planning to ownership, the Bonbon community is moving toward a resilient MPA that will benefit fishers today and future generations tomorrow. 🐟

CCEF is proud to walk with Brgy. Bonbon and BOFA through the Networking of MPAs thru Coastal LGUs Alliance Project (NMCLAP), generously funded by the Unico Conservation Foundation.

📖 Read the full story: https://www.coast.ph/ccef-news/09/transforming-ordinance-into-community-ownership-ccef-supports-brgy-bonbons-path-to-a-resilient-mpa/

01/10/2026

𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: 𝐌𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐂-𝐎𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐛 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐬

On September 4, CCEF joined the MFARMC-Oslob third quarter meeting at the Municipal Conference Hall, where the council took up a resolution endorsing the establishment and management of 3 new Marine Protected Areas in Hagdan, Mainit, and Bonbon to the Sangguniang Bayan. 🤝

Why this step matters:
🏛️ It carries the proposal from barangay-level agreements to municipal policy, where boundaries, penalties, and funding can become law.
🎣 It comes from the council that brings fisherfolk, government, and other stakeholders together, so it reflects a sector-wide recommendation.
📜 It places the MPAs before the Sangguniang Bayan, along with the draft ordinances prepared with the communities.

The proposal builds on community assemblies and ordinance workshops that CCEF facilitated under the Networking of MPAs thru Coastal LGUs Alliance Project (NMCLAP). Together, the three communities agreed to about 𝟱𝟯.𝟰 𝗵𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗼-𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝘄𝗻, 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀. 🪸

The meeting also covered the Bantay Dagat's third quarter accomplishments and progress on fisheries sector programs.

Thank you to MFARMC-Oslob, the Oslob LGU, the communities of barangays Hagdan, Mainit, and Bonbon. 💙

Protection lasts when communities lead and policy follows.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴, 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺: 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘑𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘙. 𝘉𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘤, 𝘊𝘊𝘌𝘍

𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦: https://www.coast.ph/ccef-news/09/endorsement-at-the-council-table-mfarmc-oslob-takes-up-the-case-for-three-new-mpas/

24/09/2026

🎉𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚!🎂

We're so glad you're on our team! Here's to a birthday full of joy, good vibes, and smiles, and a year of big things for our coasts and communities!

22/09/2026

🌊💙 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭

Volunteers from Manulife shared how fulfilling it was to take part in the International Coastal Cleanup—from standing united with nature, to making a difference for our communities and environment.

✨ “Each piece of trash we picked up is hope for a cleaner, safer future.”
✨ “It’s truly rewarding to help both our community and the environment.”
✨ “We are all volunteers striving to make an impact and inspire change.”

Together, we prove that one conscious choice, one collective movement, creates lasting impact. 🌍🌱

20/09/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

On September 19, 2026, CCEF, in partnership with Manulife Global Solutions and in coordination with the Municipality of Cordova, Cebu, proudly joined millions worldwide for International Coastal Cleanup Day at Brgy. Day‑as, Cordova.

💪 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱𝟬+ 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗽—starting with orientation and safety protocols to ensure a safe and organized effort, then engaging in a meaningful discussion on the vital role of mangroves as natural guardians of our coasts. This collective action not only removed debris but also deepened participants’ understanding of how mangroves protect communities, sustain marine life, and strengthen climate resilience.

🌍 The International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) was first initiated in 1986 by the Ocean Conservancy. What began as a local effort has since grown into a global movement across more than 100 countries, with the mission to remove trash, raise awareness, and inspire collective responsibility for our oceans.

This year’s theme, “Clean Seas for Resilient Communities,” reminds us that every piece of trash collected is a step toward healthier ecosystems, stronger coastal protection, and sustainable livelihoods. For many participants, the experience was a powerful realization that protecting our environment today secures the future of generations to come. 💙🐢🌊

19/09/2026

📽️✨ 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬!

September 19, 2026 | Brgy. Day‑as, Cordova, Cebu, Philippines

Together with Manulife Business Processing Services (MBPS) and in coordination with the Municipal LGU of Cordova, 𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗙 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗖𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Commemorating ICC is more than a cleanup—it’s a reminder that by removing trash and marine debris, we safeguard marine life, protect community livelihoods, and secure the future of generations to come. 🌊🐢💙

👉 Relive the highlights, and be inspired to take part in the movement for cleaner, healthier oceans.

18/09/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐅!

We are delighted to open our shores to two passionate international volunteers:
🇺🇸 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝘀𝘀, from Batch 283 of the US Peace Corps Volunteer program, and 🇩🇪 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗵, a volunteer from the Global Initiative for Exchange and Development Inc. (GIED).

🌊💙 Your passion and global perspectives will strengthen our mission for coastal conservation. Together, we will build resilient communities and safeguard the natural treasures of our coasts for generations to come. 🌍✨

Welcome aboard, Kamala and Theo! 🌱🤝

15/09/2026

🎉 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞! 🎂

Wishing you joy, good health, and continued success. Your creativity and dedication in shaping CCEF’s voice and stories truly make an impact. 🌊💙

03/09/2026

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐅 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐏𝐀

September 3, 2026 | Oslob, Cebu — CCEF spearheaded the workshop on crafting Marine Protected Area (MPA) policy and ordinance under the NMCLAP Project, funded by the Unico Conservation Foundation, to guide Brgy. Bonbon and the Bonbon Oslob Fishermen Association (BOFA) in drafting and strengthening their MPA ordinance.

✨ Highlights of the Bonbon MPA Ordinance Workshop:
✅ 43.22 hectares of core and buffer zones established for protection and sustainable use
✅ Clear rules on prohibited acts, fines, and revenue sharing to strengthen enforcement
✅ ₱100 environmental fee system designed to sustain patrols, buoys, and ecological monitoring
✅ BOFA designated as the management body, with committees for livelihood, tourism, IEC, and enforcement
✅ Strong community participation ensuring ownership and accountability

💬 “𝑊𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑙𝑎𝑤𝑠 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝑤𝑒 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑀𝑃𝐴 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑏𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑦.” — BOFA Secretary

By combining law, sustainable financing, and community ownership, Bonbon’s MPA is set to become a living sanctuary that protects biodiversity while supporting local livelihoods for generations.

𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦: https://www.coast.ph/ccef-news/09/transforming-ordinance-into-community-ownership-ccef-supports-brgy-bonbons-path-to-a-resilient-mpa/

01/09/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐧, 𝐎𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐛

The Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation (CCEF) facilitated the Barangay Assembly in Bonbon, Oslob under the Networking of MPAs thru Coastal LGUs Alliance Project (NMCLAP), funded by the Unico Conservation Foundation.

In this well attended assembly with 104 residents, fisherfolk associations, and barangay officials, the community formally accepted the proposed Bonbon Marine Protected Area (MPA).

Through collective dialogue, they agreed to designate 𝟮𝟭.𝟵𝟵 𝗵𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟰𝟯.𝟮𝟮 𝗵𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 — prohibiting destructive and extractive activities, while allowing only scientific research, ecological monitoring, and conservation initiatives.

This landmark decision reflects the community’s commitment to:
✅ Safeguarding coral reefs and marine biodiversity
✅ Strengthening fish stocks through the spillover effect
✅ Securing sustainable fisheries and livelihoods for future generations

📌 Next milestone: Formulation of the MPA ordinance on Sept. 3 — institutionalizing this community driven vision for marine conservation.

𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦: https://www.coast.ph/ccef-news/08/community-greenlights-marine-protected-area-in-bonbon-oslob/

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