Marine Protected Area - Bani

08/04/2026

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16/02/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

Water quality monitoring was successfully conducted last January 22,2026 within the municipal waters as part of our continuing efforts to protect and sustain marine resources. This activity helps assess the condition of the water, safeguard aquatic life, and support the livelihood of our fisherfolk. Through regular monitoring and responsible management, we reaffirm our commitment to environmental protection and sustainable fisheries for present and future generations. Sama-sama para sa malinis, ligtas, at masaganang karagatan.

22/01/2026

𝗕𝗕𝗕𝗜𝗗𝗔 1𝘀𝘁 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗡 - 𝗨𝗣

The LGU - Bani, Pangasinan joined the BBBIDA 1st Quarter Simultaneous Coastal Clean - Up on January 15,2026 in Barangays San Simon, Centro Toma, Dacap Sur, and Colayo, as well in the Bangrin Marine Protected Area. It was participated by the municipal employees, PNP, BFP, barangay councils, bantay dagat, bantay gubat, youth representatives, and fisherfolk residents.

The activity was led by our supportive mayor, Hon. Facundo O. Palafox, Jr., which aims to increase public awareness and community responsibility on waste management to promote behavioral change, and community engagement. The removal of trash along coastal areas prevents water contamination that affects marine life. Also, a clean environment attracts people and boosts the tourism industry in the municipality.

19/01/2026

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The Philippines’ mangrove forests have emerged as some of the most efficient carbon sinks on the planet, storing immense amounts of carbon dioxide both in their dense biomass and deep soils. Beyond mitigating climate change, these coastal ecosystems serve as natural shields against storm surges and flooding, safeguarding communities and infrastructure from increasingly severe weather events. Their unique combination of ecological and protective functions makes them invaluable to both the environment and human livelihoods.

Despite their significance, mangroves face constant threats from urban development, aquaculture, and logging, which compromise their carbon storage and coastal protection capabilities. Researchers stress that conservation and restoration initiatives are essential to maintain the resilience of these ecosystems, ensuring that mangroves continue to provide critical climate regulation and disaster mitigation services for future generations.

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06/01/2026

𝑩𝒂𝒏𝒊 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈

𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗜, 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡 | Under the leadership of Mayor Facundo O. Palafox, Jr., the Municipality of Bani has intensified its Coastal Resource Management (CRM) program through mangrove planting. The activity aims to replace dead mangrove plants caused by the previous strong typhoons that hit the municipality. Following the MFARMC meeting on November 28, 2025, the community successfully mobilized to plant 4,000 mangrove seedlings requested from the Provincial Government of Pangasinan at the Provincial Mangrove Nursery of Pangasinan located in the town of Bolinao. This effort specifically targets riverine areas damaged by recent typhoons Emong and Uwan.

"Mangroves are the lifeblood of our rivers," the efforts of fisherfolk, highlight their role in protecting riverbanks and replenishing local fish stocks. The success of the activity shows the good cooperation among the LGU, FARMCs, Barangay Councils, and local fisherfolk, proving that environmental protection is a shared priority in Bani.

22/12/2025

𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃: 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 2025 | The Local Government Unit of Bani headed by Mayor Facundo O. Palafox, Jr., through its Office of the Municipal Agriculturist, conducted a reorganization program to strengthen its Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (FARMC). The activity aims to empower fisherfolks in protecting and managing marine ecosystems. As a fisherfolk council and a recommendatory body for fishery matters, the voice of the FARMCs ensures that policies are effective, and responsive to the local needs of fisherfolk communities. The collective actions of LGU, Barangay Councils, FARMCs, and communities facilitate changes towards a long - term sustainability of the fisheries industry in the municipality.

10/06/2025

𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗸, 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻: 𝗠𝗣𝗔 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵

As part of the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Month 2025 celebration, a Sport Fishing Tournament was held on June 6 at Sitio Olanen, Brgy. Dacap Sur. The event featured two categories—Jigging and Handline—and was participated in by local anglers from various municipalities.

10/06/2025

𝗠𝗣𝗔 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆

As part of the ongoing celebration of Marine Protected Area (MPA) Month 2025, a Cookfest was held on May 31, 2025, at the Manpower Development Center, showcasing local culinary talent while emphasizing the importance of sustainable marine resources.

The cooking competition featured squid as the primary ingredient. Participants from various barangays showcased their creativity and cooking skills by preparing unique and flavorful squid-based dishes.

08/06/2025

08/06/2025

You will love the ocean. It makes you feel small, but not in a bad way. Small because you realize you’re part of something bigger. –Lauren Myracle

04/06/2025

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: We are pleased to inform everyone that the Fishing Competition in celebration of the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Celebration 2025 will proceed as scheduled on its new date: 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼 𝗢𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻, 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝗿, 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗶, 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻. Thank you and see you there!