Halian SEAWikan Initiative

19/09/2026

Halian SEAWikan Kids, showing up for our island home!

Every Saturday, our kids come together to clean our shores and care for the ocean. This International Coastal Cleanup Day, we celebrate their commitment to keeping Isla Halian clean and protected.

Grateful to SEA Movement for supporting our Saturday Beach Clean-Up and providing breakfast for our young ocean stewards.

Salamat karajaw! 🫶🏝️🐢

16/09/2026

From learning to action!

The 43 hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings was successfully released yesterday with the SEAguardians of Brgy. Tangbo and the LGU of Sta. Monica.

After the SEAguardian Project’s educational activities last May 2026, it was inspiring to see the community care for, and take action to protect our marine life. Inded, when communities are nagpakabana (concerned), conservation becomes a shared responsibility.

Our sincere gratitude to Brgy. Tangbo officials, SEAguardians, SK Maureen, and the Municipality of Sta. Monica, headed by Mayor Lasco, together with the MENRO Office and Sir Loui of MAO, for your continued support.

When communities care, they become guardians of the sea. 🐢🫶

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Implemented by Halian SEAWikan Initiative, a grassroots youth-led organization dedicated to ocean conservation and marine wildlife protection, together with our implementing partners Tukod Foundation Inc. and Kids for Kids Philippines.

This project is funded by LoveYourselfPH and co-financed by Villanova University and Isla Pickleball.

This initiative is also supported by the Local Government Units of Del Carmen, General Luna, and Sta. Monica, together with Department of Environment and Natural Resources – PAMO SIPLAS, and co-presented by Harana Surf Resort, SEA Movement, and Mr. Turtle.

27/07/2026

Still overwhelmed with gratitude from yesterday’s film festival event.

The film “Lady,” directed by Daniel Ortiz and Olivia Speaker of Penctada Pearl Productions and Villanueva University, won the Short Documentary of the Year at the 3rd South East Academy International Film Festival (SEAIFF), SinePop, Metro Manila.

On behalf of the director and the crew, our very own Lady Carmel received the plaque and certificate of recognition.

We extend our sincere thanks to everybody who made this documentary possible.

Congratulations to all the awardees and the organizers of . Thank you for allowing our voice to be heard. Salamat karajaw! 🎬🎥

12/07/2026

Another inspiring community-led conservation moment! 🐢

Our SEAguardian, Tay Pilipe, from Isla La Januza encountered eight (8) hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings and immediately responded together with Pawikan Surfers, France and Janilleh, safely releasing the hatchlings back to the ocean.

This is what community conservation looks like—when local people take the lead, nature has a better chance to thrive.

Salamat karajaw sa pagpakabana.

📸🎥 Photos & Videos: France

12/07/2026

𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐈-𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐘

🏆 ENTRY NO. 6
🏫 School: Halian Integrated School

The 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗗𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗟𝗚) proudly presents the official Poster Making entry of Halian Integrated School for the 𝗗𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗟𝗚 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶-𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Inspired by the theme "𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝙆𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙣, 𝘼𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙖𝙣!" this artwork creatively conveys the importance of proper nutrition, healthy lifestyles, and collective responsibility in building healthier schools and communities. Through the power of visual storytelling, this entry reflects the participants' artistic excellence, originality, and advocacy for wellness.

We invite everyone to appreciate the creativity and dedication behind this masterpiece by reacting, commenting, and sharing the post.

🌟𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱

The entry that earns the highest combined engagement on Facebook through reactions, comments, and shares within the official contest period will receive the Generation's Choice Award.

📌 Important Reminder: The Generation's Choice Award is a special recognition determined solely by public engagement. It is separate from the official judging process and will not influence the final results of the competition, which shall be based exclusively on the prescribed criteria and the evaluation of the official panel of judges.

Let us continue to celebrate creativity, inspire healthier choices, and empower learner-leaders to become advocates of nutrition and wellness.

💚 One Division. One Advocacy. One Healthy Future.

04/07/2026

The true success of conservation is when communities take ownership.

When the people lead, they take action and respond immediately to protect what matters.

One of our island barangay partners, Brgy. Anajawan, continues to show that community-led conservation creates lasting impact.

We are deeply grateful and honored to be recognized as one of the partners during the Balatik Awards held on July 1, 2026, in Brgy. Anajawan, alongside fellow organizations and partners.

Mapasalamaton kami karajaw! 🐢🏝️🫶

📷 Kev

25/06/2026

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25/06/2026

Congratulations to Lady Carmel and the Halian SEAwikan Initiative! 🎉🌊

We are proud to share that our inspiring founder and project leader has received a Certificate of Commendation in recognition of her dedication and leadership in turtle conservation. 🐢

Furthermore, the Halian SEAwikan project was awarded a Plaque of Recognition from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)—PENRO Surigao del Norte— as a sincere expression of appreciation for our support and commitment to the department’s environmental programs. This recognition acknowledges our efforts in empowering local communities and promoting responsible practices that greatly contribute to the preservation of our coastal and marine ecosystems for current and future generations.

These awards were received during the culmination of the Philippine Environment Month 2026 celebration in Surigao City.

This milestone reflects our community’s unwavering dedication to protecting and conserving our beloved Halian and Siargao islands for generations to come.

Thank you to everyone supporting our cause! Together, we can make a difference. May this inspire more local communities to take even small acts of kindness for our environment. 💙🌊🌎🏝️

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

HAPPY WORLD SEA TURTLE DAY!

Through educational awareness campaigns, storytelling, beach clean-ups, and community action, we continue to inspire people to protect and care for our sea turtles.

Every nest protected, every child educated, and every shoreline cared for is a step toward a future where the next generation can still witness these incredible creatures thriving in our oceans.

For the ocean, for the turtles, for the future.