Tanggol Kalikasan Inc.

07/08/2026

KASAMA NG KALIKASAN 8 8 2026

01/08/2026

Nurturing Life Beneath the Waves: Advancing the Maternal Reserve in Casiguran

The Samahan ng mga Katutubong Agta na Ikhan at Lhaman Phisad-Phisad (SAKAILAP), together with Tanggol Kalikasan, Aurora State College of Technology- Institute of Environmental Governance (ASCOT-IEG) and Daluhay, successfully conducted a two-day workshop for the development of the Maternal Reserve Management Plan in Casiguran, Aurora.

The activity brought together Indigenous leaders, local government agencies, national government offices, and technical experts to formulate a community-driven management framework for the designated Maternal Reserve.

The workshop began with the presentation of the Maternal Reserve Assessment, followed by sessions on legal frameworks, participatory threat assessment, visioning, and participatory zoning.

On the second day, participants developed management interventions, defined institutional arrangements and governance structures, explored financing and sustainability mechanisms, and identified the next steps toward the drafting of a local ordinance supporting the Management Plan.

The concept of a Maternal Reserve is rooted in the profound connection between maternal health, environmental preservation, and food security. For Indigenous Peoples (IPs), ancestral domains—particularly the seas, rivers, and forests—serve as the primary sources of nutritious food. When these natural resources degrade, it directly threatens the health of mothers and children, increasing the risk of malnutrition. To combat this, the community is establishing a Maternal Reserve: a community-managed, protected area reserved for long-term food security, specifically ensuring that pregnant and breastfeeding mothers have reliable access to adequate natural food for generations to come.

This initiative marks another important step toward strengthening Indigenous-led governance, protecting marine biodiversity, and promoting the sustainable management of ancestral waters for present and future generations.

01/08/2026

Milestones in Motion.

Community leaders from Buklurang Agtas ng Peninsula strengthened their knowledge and skills through a two-day Capacity Building on Financial Management, Gender Sensitivity, and Project Development and Management, together with Hub-Tanggol Kalikasan in collaboration with Aurora State College of Technology- Institute of Environmental Governance. The training opened with discussions on participants' existing knowledge, followed by interactive sessions and workshops on gender sensitivity, project conceptualization, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

Throughout the activity, Hub provided technical assistance, guiding participants through key learning sessions and practical workshops to strengthen organizational management, promote inclusive leadership, and improve the effective implementation of community-led conservation and development initiatives.

By investing in knowledge and leadership, communities become better equipped to create meaningful and lasting change.

31/07/2026

KASAMA NG KALIKASAN 8 1 2026

31/07/2026

LUCENA CITY – A large sea turtle, locally known as a "pawikan," was rescued and safely released back into the ocean on Thursday night (July 30) after it wandered ashore near a beach

29/07/2026

🌿 CONSERVATION VICTORY

A long-running campaign to protect the Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape has reached a significant milestone after the Department of Energy (DOE) officially confirmed the cancellation of the proposed 247-megawatt Banahaw Wind Power Project.

In an official letter dated July 20, 2026, the DOE's Renewable Energy Management Bureau confirmed that the developer's voluntary surrender of its Wind Energy Service Contract (WESC) had already been accepted on January 26, 2026. The confirmation was issued in response to an inquiry submitted by environmental organization Tanggol Kalikasan Inc. on April 20, 2026.

The proposed wind project was planned across portions of Sariaya and Tayabas City in Quezon Province, near the Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape, a protected area recognized for its forests, watersheds, rich biodiversity, and cultural significance. Community groups and environmental advocates had raised concerns over the possible impacts of large-scale infrastructure development on sensitive ecosystems surrounding the protected landscape.

For years, local communities, civil society organizations, and environmental defenders—including Juan Banahaw and Tanggol Kalikasan—have advocated for stronger protection of Mount Banahaw, emphasizing the need to safeguard its ecological integrity while ensuring that renewable energy development is responsibly planned and appropriately sited.

The DOE's confirmation is being viewed by many advocates as an important example of how public participation, environmental monitoring, and government accountability can shape major development decisions. While renewable energy remains essential in addressing climate change, conservation experts continue to stress that clean energy projects should avoid causing irreversible impacts on protected forests, watersheds, and biodiversity-rich landscapes.

28/07/2026

With the first phase done, discussions for the improvement of the Marine Protected Area (MPA) and establishment of the network across the Aurora Landscape is on the way. A multi-stakeholder consultation and planning workshop was held on July 21, 2026, at Bay’s Inn Baler, Aurora, facilitated by Tanggol Kalikasan and Aurora State College of Technology - ASCOT- Institute of Environmental Governance.

Moderated by Ms. Alyssa Therese Macaraeg, the consultation and workshop became a way for different municipalities, such as Baler, Casiguran, Dilasag, Dingalan, Dipaculao, Dinalungan, and San Luis, to present their existing Marine Protected Area. Especially so, with the contributions from our stakeholders from DENR PENRO, CENRO Casiguran,CENRO Dingalan , Provincial Government of Aurora,BFAR, Aurora PNP Maritime Group, PEMSEA, and Daluhay. Together with DENR Region III, Mr. John Leo E. Holongbayan discussed the plans and framework for the MPA Network.

In addition, our key representatives got to benchmark the BalBaSan MPA Network from Ms. Riza Joy Abat, MENRO of LGU San Juan, La Union. This paved the way to identifying priority actions for strengthening MPA Management and establishing the MPA Network of the Aurora Landscape through the facilitation of Doc RB J. Gallego, Atty. Mark Martinez, Elena Derige, For. Mary Jane Marigmen, and Mr. Mark June Rodil.

The program concluded with the presentation of the draft framework for the Aurora Marine Protected Area Network made by Atty. Mark Martinez, Staff Lawyer of Tanggol Kalikasan. It opened dialogues between different MENROs and our stakeholders, on their concerns experienced from their own municipalities. Nevertheless, this event became a start for a stronger and more concrete collaboration for the development of the future Aurora Marine Protected Area Network.

24/07/2026

Kasama ng Kalikasan: Broadcast Summary

Date: July 25, 2026
Time: 6:00 AM
Hosts: Randy Remontigue & Jay Lim
Stations/Platforms: 95.1 Kiss FM Southern Luzon, BrodKast 6, and Tanggol Kalikasan / Kasama ng Kalikasan Facebook Live
Location: DCG RadioTV Network Studios, Isabang, Tayabas City

🚨 Major News Headlines

1️⃣ Victory for Mt. Banahaw: DOE Formally Confirms Cancellation of 247 MW Wind Power Project

🔘 Summary: The Department of Energy (DOE) officially confirmed the cancellation and voluntary surrender of the Wind Energy Service Contract (WESC No. 2022-07-210) for GigaWind4, Inc.’s proposed 247 MW Banahaw Wind Power Project.

Key Details:

📻 DOE Renewable Energy Management Bureau Director Atty. Marissa P. Cerezo sent a formal letter (dated July 20, 2026) to Estacio S. Lim Jr., Program Director of Tanggol Kalikasan Inc. (TKI), acknowledging that the contract surrender had been accepted as early as January 26, 2026.

📻 The halted project—originally planned across the municipalities of Sariaya and Tayabas City—faced strong opposition from residents, civil society organizations, and local leaders (including Juan Banahaw spokesperson Ben Francia).

📻 Advocates argued the project posed serious threats to the forest, biodiversity, water sources, and local culture of the Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape.

📻 This official confirmation provides concrete proof to the citizens of Quezon that the controversial development has been completely halted.

2️⃣ Crackdown on Illegal Fishing in Agdangan: ₱2 Million Administrative Fine Imposed

🔘 Summary: The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Adjudication Committee penalized illegal fishers caught operating within the municipal waters of Agdangan, Quezon, with a ₱2,000,000 administrative fine.

Key Details:

📻 The case stemmed from a seapatrol operation conducted on November 9, 2024, by Bantay Dagat Agdangan, which intercepted an unregistered boat using a Modified Danish Seine (buli-buli)—a destructive gear that damages marine habitats and fish traps.

📻 Penalty includes the permanent confiscation of illegal gear and the impounding of the vessel until the fine is fully settled (in accordance with Section 97(a) of R.A. 8550, as amended by R.A. 10654).

📻 The action was led by Agdangan Mayor Vicenta C. Aguilar and Municipal Agriculturist Joemar Baquir Salagubang, supported by Bantay Dagat, PNP, BFAR, and legal counsel from Tanggol Kalikasan (Atty. Zai Tolentino and Atty. Mark R. Martinez) to protect Tayabas Bay.

🎙️ Main Program Segments
Segment 1 (20 Mins): On-Air Feature & Interview
Guest: Joemar Baquir Salagubang (Office of the Municipal Agriculturist - Agdangan)

🔘 Topic: In-depth discussion on the successful legal victory against illegal fishers, enforcement strategies in municipal waters, and collaborative efforts to preserve marine life in Tayabas Bay.
Segment 2 (20 Mins): Guest Discussion

🎙️Guest: Carol Villanueva Peralta (Secretary, Kiamba Sarangani Development Foundation Inc. / KSDFI)

🔘Topic: Feature interview discussing community development, environmental protection, and conservation initiatives involving KSDFI.

📡 Closing Remarks & Acknowledgments

📣 Greetings & Well Wishes: Birthday greetings to viewers/listeners and acknowledgments to faithful followers across Kiss FM, BrodKast 6, and Facebook Live.

📣 Credits: Special thanks to technical support crew Danny Ordonez and Jun Salubre, as well as the officers and staff of Tanggol Kalikasan.

📡 Sign-off: The hosts reminded listeners to tune in again next Saturday at 6:00 AM for another episode of Kasama ng Kalikasan.

24/07/2026

Patuloy na lalaban para sa Inang Kalikasan at para sa ating mamamayan. Sa bawat hakbang, sama-sama nating pangalagaan ang ating likas na yaman para sa kasalukuyan at sa mga susunod na henerasyon.

VICTORY FOR BANAHAW: Government Formally Confirms Withdrawal of 247 MW Banahaw Wind Power Project

MANILA, Philippines — In a major victory for local communities and environmental advocates in Quezon Province, the Department of Energy (DOE) has formally confirmed the cancellation and voluntary surrender of the Wind Energy Service Contract (WESC) for the controversial 247-megawatt Banahaw Wind Power Project.
According to an official letter dated July 20, 2026, signed by Renewable Energy Management Bureau Director Atty. Marissa P. Cerezo, the DOE officially accepted the developer's contract surrender on January 26, 2026.

The written confirmation was issued to Estacio S. Lim Jr., Program Director of Tanggol Kalikasan Inc. (TKI), following a formal inquiry submitted by the environmental group on April 20, 2026.

Key Details of the Decision

● Project Developer: GigaWind4, Inc.
● Contract Reference: WESC No. 2022-07-210
● Project Capacity: 247.000 MW
● Project Location: Municipality of Sariaya and the City of Tayabas, Quezon Province
● Inquiring Representative: Estacio S. Lim Jr., Program Director, Tanggol Kalikasan Inc. (TKI)
● Official Action Date: January 26, 2026 (DOE acceptance of WESC surrender)
Victory for Local Communities and Mount Banahaw

The proposed Banahaw Wind Power Project was planned to span key areas in Sariaya and Tayabas City, dangerously close to the protected forests and watersheds of the Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape.

For years, local residents, civil society organizations, and environmental leaders led by figures like Mr. Ben Francia Spokesperson of Juan Banahaw have actively monitored and raised concerns regarding the the projects and other large-scale infrastructure projects planned within ecologically critical zones of Banahaw and in the province of Quezon.

While the official correspondence confirms that developer GigaWind4, Inc. voluntarily relinquished its service contract, the letter serves as concrete evidence for the residents of Quezon that development under WESC No. 2022-07-210 has officially and permanently ceased.
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17/07/2026

📻 KASAMA NG KALIKASAN | Full Episode Summary (July 18, 2026)

An environment-friendly Saturday, fellow nature advocates! Here is a summary of the hottest news, social issues, and environmental stories discussed by Hosts Randy Remontigue and Jay Lim, live on 95.1 Kiss FM Southern Luzon and BrodKast Six.

🚨 HEADLINE NEWS & VIDEO LINKS:

🔥PHL Govt Slams China's 'Monkey' Video! 🇵🇭🇨🇳

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), DND Sec. Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr., and PCG Spokesperson Jay Tarriela have strongly condemned China’s state-controlled media outlet, China Daily. This comes after the outlet posted an offensive, racist, AI-generated video depicting Filipinos as monkeys and mocking the 2016 Arbitral Award. Sec. Teodoro stated that this propaganda exposes the "moral and intellectual bankruptcy" of Beijing.

🎬 Watch the Video/Photos here: Facebook Post Link

🔥Hope in Dalwangan: Injured Philippine Eagle Now Safe! 🦅

A story of survival brings hope as a national bird named "Sawaga-Dalwangan" recovers. After being swarmed and attacked by over 30 wild monkeys in the forests of Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, the eagle was swiftly rescued by local resident Marvin Linoy. Currently, the eagle is out of danger and continuously healing under the expert care of the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) and the DENR.

📸 View the Photos here:
Facebook Post Link

🔥Environmental Crisis in Liwliwa, Zambales: Residents Cry Out Against Coastal Erosion! 🌊

Residents and business owners in the famous tourist and surfing destination of Sitio Liwliwa, San Felipe, Zambales are facing severe anxiety as their coastline rapidly erodes. A popular beach resort has already been forced to close temporarily. The local community points to rampant offshore sand mining and river dredging under the guise of "River Restoration" as the direct causes, urging the DENR and the LGU to halt operations immediately.

🎬 Watch the Actual Video here: Facebook Video Link

🔥Did You Know?: Protected Yet Polluted in Siargao 🐟🚫

Even protected sanctuaries are no longer safe from plastic! A new study by the Surigao del Norte State University reveals that the coastlines of the famous Siargao Island are contaminated with microplastics. More alarming, 78.43% of the analyzed Danggit (rabbitfish) were found to have ingested plastic fibers. This serves as a stark warning that stricter measures against tourism pollution and waste are urgently needed.

📸 Read the Details & View Photos here: Facebook Post Link

📢 FILIPINOS, DO NOT BE DECEIVED! "The deceived are the ones oppressed." Stay informed and active in the discussions protecting our mother nature. Click the links above to directly see the evidence, videos, and photos of each news item.

Thank you very much for your unwavering support of 95.1 Kiss FM, BrodKast Six, and the Tanggol Kalikasan and Kasama ng Kalikasan page! See you again next Saturday because when we stand together, we are truly... KASAMA NG KALIKASAN! (Partners with Nature!) 🌍🌱

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📻 KASAMA NG KALIKASAN | Buong Buod ng Episode (Hulyo 18, 2026)

Isang makakalikasang Sabado, mga Kasama sa kalikasan! Narito ang buod ng mga pinakamaiinit na balita, isyung panlipunan, at mga kuwentong pangkalikasan na tinalakay nina Host Randy Remontigue at Jay Lim, live sa 95.1 Kiss FM Southern Luzon at BrodKast Six.

🚨 MGA ULO NG BALITA AT MGA LINK NG VIDEO:

🔥’Unggoy’ Video ng Tsina, Binatikos ng Pamahalaan ng PHL! 🇵🇭🇨🇳

Mariing kinondena ng Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), DND Sec. Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr., at PCG Spokesperson Jay Tarriela ang state-controlled media outlet ng Tsina na China Daily. Ito ay matapos mag-post ang naturang outlet ng isang mapanira, may bahid ng rasismo, at AI-generated video na naglalarawan sa mga Pilipino bilang mga unggoy at nambabastos sa 2016 Arbitral Award. Pahayag ni Sec. Teodoro, ang propagandang ito ay nagpapakita lamang ng "moral at intelektwal na kalugiang-pampinansyal" (moral and intellectual bankruptcy) ng Beijing.

🎬 Panoorin ang Video/Larawan dito: Facebook Post Link

🔥Pag-asa sa Dalwangan: Sugatang Agila ng Pilipinas, Ligtas Na! 🦅

Isang kuwento ng kaligtasan ang nagdala ng pag-asa matapos maka-rekober ang pambansang ibon na pinangalanang "Sawaga-Dalwangan." Matapos pagtulungang atakihin ng mahigit 30 mababangis na unggoy sa kagubatan ng Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, mabilis itong nailigtas ng lokal na residenteng si Marvin Linoy. Sa kasalukuyan, wala na sa panganib ang agila at patuloy na naghihilom sa ilalim ng masusing pangangalaga ng Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) at DENR.

📸 Tingnan ang mga Larawan dito: Facebook Post Link

🔥Krisis Pangkalikasan sa Liwliwa, Zambales: Pagkaagnas ng Baybayin, Inirereklamo ng mga Residente! 🌊

Matinding pangamba ang nararamdaman ng mga residente at negosyante sa sikat na destinasyon ng mga turista at surfers sa Sitio Liwliwa, San Felipe, Zambales dahil sa mabilis na pagkaagnas ng kanilang dalampasigan. Isang tanyag na beach resort na ang napilitang pansamantalang magsarado. Isinisi ng lokal na komunidad ang talamak na offshore sand mining at river dredging sa ilalim ng proyektong "River Restoration" bilang direktang sanhi nito, at hinimok ang DENR at LGU na agarang ipatigil ang operasyon.

🎬 Panoorin ang Aktuwal na Video dito: Facebook Video Link

🔥Alam Mo Ba?: Protektado Pero Kontaminado sa Siargao 🐟🚫

Kahit ang mga protected sanctuaries ay hindi na rin ligtas sa plastik! Isang bagong pag-aaral mula sa Surigao del Norte State University ang nagbunyag na kontaminado na ng microplastics ang mga baybayin ng sikat na Siargao Island. Mas nakakabahala, napatunayang 78.43% ng mga sinuring isdang Danggit ang nakakain na ng mga hibla ng plastik sa kanilang tiyan. Nagsisilbi itong matinding babala na kailangan ng mas mahigpit na mga hakbang laban sa polusyong dala ng turismo at basura.

📸 Basahin ang Detalye at Tingnan ang mga Larawan dito: Facebook Post Link

📢 PILIPINAS, HUWAG MAGPALINLANG! "Ang nalilinlang ay nasisiil." Manatiling may alam at makibahagi sa mga talakayan para sa pagprotekta sa ating inang kalikasan. I-click ang mga link sa itaas upang direktang makita ang mga ebidensya, video, at larawan ng bawat balita.

Maraming salamat sa inyong walang sawang pagsuporta sa 95.1 Kiss FM, BrodKast Six, at sa page ng Tanggol Kalikasan! Magkita-kita tayong muli sa susunod na Sabado dahil kapag tayo ay sama-sama, tayo ang tunay na... KASAMA NG KALIKASAN! 🌍🌱