Shark Fin Bay MPA Network

20/03/2026

Kulayan natin ang Shark Fin Bay MPAN 3rd Anniversary ng Barangay Pride! 🌊

Narito ang mga naka-assign na kulay para sa bawat kalahok na komunidad:
💛 Brgy. Sandoval: YELLOW
❤️ Brgy. Silanga: RED
💙 Brgy. Depla: BLUE
💚 Brgy. Batas: GREEN

Paalala sa ating dress code: Hindi kailangang t-shirt lang ang suot ninyo! Basta ang inyong naka-assign na kulay ang pinakanangingibabaw sa buong kasuotan ninyo, pasok na pasok 'yan.

Maging malikhain at iparada ang inyong kulay gamit ang inyong mga pantalon, sumbrero, o mga masasayang accessories tulad ng pompoms!

Sama-sama nating punuin ng kulay ang Sandoval Covered Court sa darating na Marso 25! Kita-kits po tayo! 🦈💙

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Let's make the Shark Fin Bay MPAN 3rd Anniversary colorful with your Barangay Pride! 🌊

Here are the assigned colors for each participating community:
💛 Brgy. Sandoval: YELLOW
❤️ Brgy. Silanga: RED
💙 Brgy. Depla: BLUE
💚 Brgy. Batas: GREEN

A quick tip on the dress code: You do not have to limit yourself to just wearing a t-shirt in your assigned color! As long as it is the most prevailing or noticeable color in your overall outfit, you are good to go. Feel free to get creative and incorporate your color through your pants, hats, or fun accessories like pompoms.

Let’s flood the Sandoval Covered Court with our beautiful community colors on March 25! See you there! 🦈💙

🤝 In collaboration with:
Municipal Agriculture Office - Taytay, Palawan
Municipal Tourism Office - Taytay, Palawan
Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-CENRO) Taytay
Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD)
Sulubaai Environmental Foundation Inc.
Sangguniang Barangay ng Depla
Sangguniang Barangay ng Sandoval
Sangguniang Barangay ng Silanga
Sangguniang Barangay ng Batas
Depla Elementary School
Sandoval Elementary School
Silanga Elementary School
Sandoval National High School
Silanga National High School
Depla Fisherfolk Association
Sandoval Fisherfolk Association
Sitio Butuang Seaweeds and Fisherfolk Association

18/03/2026

🌊 Narito ang opisyal na Program Flow para sa 3rd Anniversary ng Shark Fin Bay MPAN ngayong Marso 25, 2026.

Mula sa ating makulay na parada na magsisimula ng 8:30 AM hanggang sa paggawad ng Blue Parks at Para el MAR 2025 awards, ang bawat bahagi ng programa ay inialay para sa ating patuloy na pangangalaga sa yamang dagat.

Bibigyang-pugay din natin ang ating mga kabataan sa pamamagitan ng pagkilala sa mga BlueGen Youth Leaders at ng DAGAT Leaders. Huwag ding palampasin ang pagpapakita ng mga malikhaing 3D Marine Animal Models sa hapon!

Magkita-kita tayo sa Sandoval, Taytay at sabay-sabay nating ipagdiwang ang katatagan ng ating komunidad. Ipagpatuloy natin ang pangangalaga sa ating karagatan! 🦈💙

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🌊 Here is the official Program Flow for the Shark Fin Bay Marine Protected Area Network (MPAN) 3rd Anniversary this coming March 25, 2026.

From our colorful community parade starting at 8:30 AM to the exciting turnover of the Blue Parks and Para el MAR 2025 awards, every moment is dedicated to our shared marine conservation journey.

We will also be highlighting our youth with the recognition of our BlueGen Youth Leaders and the launch of the DAGAT Leaders. Plus, do not miss the creative 3D Marine Animal Models presentation in the afternoon!

See you all in Sandoval, Taytay as we show how our coastal communities bounce back stronger. Let’s celebrate our beautiful marine life together! 🦈💙

🤝 In collaboration with:
Municipal Agriculture Office - Taytay, Palawan
Municipal Tourism Office - Taytay, Palawan
Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-CENRO) Taytay
Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD)
Sulubaai Environmental Foundation Inc.
Sangguniang Barangay ng Depla
Sangguniang Barangay ng Sandoval
Sangguniang Barangay ng Silanga
Sangguniang Barangay ng Batas
Depla Elementary School
Sandoval Elementary School
Silanga Elementary School
Sandoval National High School
Silanga National High School
Depla Fisherfolk Association
Sandoval Fisherfolk Association
Sitio Butuang Seaweeds and Fisherfolk Association

02/03/2026

🌊 PANANAWAGAN SA MGA ESTUDYANTE AT LOKAL NA VENDORS! 🌊

Handa na ba kayong makisaya? Tuloy na tuloy na ang Shark Fin Bay MPAN 3rd Anniversary Celebration sa darating na Marso 25, 2026, sa Barangay Plaza, Brgy. Sandoval, Taytay! Marami tayong inihandang masayang aktibidad, at gusto naming kasali kayo! 🦈💙

🎨 PARA SA MGA ESTUDYANTE: IPAKITA ANG INYONG GALING!
Ipagdiwang natin ang ganda ng ating yamang dagat sa pamamagitan ng sining at pagkamalikhain!

Para sa mga Elementary Schools: Rumampa suot ang inyong paboritong sea creature sa ating Marine Animal Costume Contest!

Para sa mga High Schools: Gumawa ng mga nakakabilib na obra base sa mga hayop-dagat sa ating 3D Marine Animal Model Contest!
👉 Mag-register para sa inyong paaralan dito: https://tinyurl.com/3SFBContest

🍔 PARA SA MGA LOKAL NA VENDORS: MAG-RESERBA NA NG INYONG STALL!

Gusto niyo bang magbenta sa mga dadalo sa ating anibersaryo? Inaanyayahan namin ang mga lokal na negosyante na magtayo ng kanilang mga stalls!

Mayroon lamang kabuuang labing-anim (16) na slots para sa mga stalls.
Ang bawat stall ay bibigyan ng espasyong may sukat na isang (1) metro bawat isang (1) metro lamang.

First-come, first-served ang registration. Pwedeng magbenta ng pagkain o non-food items, ngunit bibigyan ng prayoridad ang mga food stalls.

Ang pag-aayos o setup ng mga stalls ay mahigpit na ipatutupad mula 8:00 AM hanggang 9:00 AM lamang. Ang oras ng pagbebenta ay mula 10:00 AM hanggang 5:00 PM lamang.

🌿 Eco-Friendly Reminder: Mahigpit na ipinagbabawal ang paggamit o pagbebenta ng single-use plastics tulad ng plastic bottles, plastic bags, plastic cutlery, at straws!

👉 Paano kumuha ng slot para sa vendor: Tumawag o mag-text sa 0961 0163 603 O kaya ay magtungo nang personal upang mag-register sa Sulubaai Blancpain Marine Research Center sa Sandoval, Taytay, Palawan.

Sama-sama nating ipagdiwang ang ating komunidad, pagkamalikhain, at pangangalaga sa ating karagatan! Kita-kits po tayo! 🌊🐟

28/02/2026

🌊💚 TULOY NA TULOY NA ANG ATING INAABANGANG PAGDIRIWANG! 🌊💚

Matapos nating ipagpaliban ang ating selebrasyon noong nakaraang taon dulot ng Bagyong Tino, ikinagagalak naming ibalita na gaganapin na ang Ika-3 Anibersaryo ng Shark Fin Bay Marine Protected Area Network (MPAN)!

Ang okasyong ito ay hindi lamang pagdiriwang ng ating mga tagumpay sa pangangalaga ng karagatan, kundi isang pagpupugay sa katatagan at dedikasyon ng ating mga komunidad at mga katuwang na ahensya.

Sama-sama nating ipagdiwang ang ating patuloy na pagkakaisa para sa kalikasan sa darating na Marso 25, 2026, sa Sandoval Covered Court, Barangay Sandoval, Taytay, Palawan. Kita-kits po tayo!

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🌊💚 THE WAIT IS OVER! 🌊💚

After pausing our plans last year due to the challenges brought by Typhoon Tino, we are thrilled to announce that the Shark Fin Bay Marine Protected Area Network (MPAN) 3rd Anniversary Celebration is officially pushing through!

This milestone is not just a celebration of our marine conservation successes, but a testament to the resilience and unwavering dedication of our local communities, partner agencies, and stakeholders in protecting our oceans.

Join us as we honor our shared commitment to sustainable coastal resource management on March 25, 2026, at the Sandoval Covered Court, Barangay Sandoval, Taytay, Palawan. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

🤝 In collaboration with:
Municipal Agriculture Office - Taytay, Palawan
Municipal Tourism Office - Taytay, Palawan
Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR-CENRO) Taytay
Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD)
Sulubaai Environmental Foundation Inc.
Sangguniang Barangay ng Depla
Sangguniang Barangay ng Sandoval
Sangguniang Barangay ng Silanga
Sangguniang Barangay ng Batas
Depla Elementary School
Sandoval Elementary School
Silanga Elementary School
Sandoval National High School
Silanga National High School
Depla Fisherfolk Association
Sandoval Fisherfolk Association
Sitio Butuang Seaweeds and Fisherfolk Association

03/11/2025

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT

Para sa kaligtasan ng lahat, ipagpapaliban muna ang pagdiriwang ng Ikatlong Anibersaryo ng Shark Fin Bay Marine Protected Area Network ngayong Nobyembre 7, 2025, dahil sa epekto ng .

Mangyaring abangan ang opisyal na anunsyo tungkol sa bagong petsa ng ating pagdiriwang. Maraming salamat po sa inyong pang-unawa at patuloy na suporta.

Ingat po tayong lahat ngayong may bagyo. Patuloy po sana tayong magdasal para sa kaligtasan ng ating mga komunidad.

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📢 ANNOUNCEMENT

For everyone’s safety, the 3rd Anniversary Celebration of the Shark Fin Bay Marine Protected Area Network, originally scheduled this November 7, 2025, will be postponed due to the effects of .

Please wait for our official update regarding the new date of the celebration. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

We also want remind everyone to stay safe and alert during the typhoon. Let’s all take care and keep our communities protected.

18/10/2025

🐠🎨 TARA, GAWIN NATING MAKUKULAY ANG DAGAT! 🌊💚

Handa ka na bang ipamalas ang iyong kreatibidad at malasakit sa karagatan?

Kasama sa pagdiriwang ng Ikatlong Anibersaryo ng Shark Fin Bay MPAN, inaanyayahan namin ang mga estudyante mula elementarya hanggang high school na makiisa sa ating Marine Animal Contests! 🐢✨

👧 Para sa Elementary: Marine Animal Costume Parade — isuot ang iyong pinakamakulay na costume na gawa sa recycled materials!
👦 Para sa High School: 3D Marine Animal Model Contest — ipakita ang iyong galing sa paggawa at pagiging malikhain gamit ang eco-friendly materials!

📍 Kita-kits sa November 7, 2025 sa Sandoval Covered Court, Brgy. Sandoval, Taytay, Palawan!
📝 Para makasali, iparehistro ng inyong g**o ang inyong team sa link na ito: bit.ly/3SFBContests
📎 Ang kumpletong guidelines ay nasa form din!

Halina’t ipakita ang galing ng kabataang Taytayno — para sa asul at luntiang kinabukasan! 💙💚

14/10/2025

🌊💚 TARA, SUMAMA SA PAGDIRIWANG NG SHARK FIN BAY MPAN ANNIVERSARY! 🌊💚

Inaanyayahan namin ang lahat na makiisa sa pagdiriwang ng Ikatlong Anibersaryo ng Shark Fin Bay Marine Protected Area Network (MPAN) sa darating na Nobyembre 7, 2025, sa Sandoval Covered Court, Barangay Sandoval, Taytay, Palawan!

Ang tema ngayong taon, “Kasama ang Bayan sa Asul at Luntiang Kinabukasan,” ay paalala na ang pangangalaga sa ating karagatan (asul) at kalikasan (luntian) ay sama-samang responsibilidad. Mula sa mga mangingisda, kabataan, at mga lider-komunidad, bawat isa sa atin ay may ambag sa mas asul at luntiang kinabukasan. 🌊🌿

Sama-sama nating ipagdiwang ang pagkakaisa, pagkalinga, at tagumpay ng ating mga komunidad sa Shark Fin Bay! 💙💚

📅 Tara na! Sama-sama nating ipagdiwang ang araw ng ating karagatan at komunidad!

🍴 Gusto mo bang magbenta sa Anniversary?
Bukas din ang call for food vendors at stalls para sa mga gustong magbahagi ng kanilang mga produkto sa selebrasyon!

👉 Magrehistro rito: bit.ly/3SFBVendors
📆 Registration: Oktubre 13 hanggang Oktubre 18, 2025

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🌊💚 CELEBRATE WITH US, SHARK FIN BAY! 💚🌊

Join us as we celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the Shark Fin Bay Marine Protected Area Network (MPAN) this November 7, 2025, at the Sandoval Covered Court, Barangay Sandoval, Taytay, Palawan!

This year’s theme, “Kasama ang Bayan sa Asul at Luntiang Kinabukasan,” reminds us that caring for our ocean (asul) and land (luntian) begins with unity. From fishers and youth to community leaders and partner organizations, everyone has a role in shaping a future where people and nature thrive together. 🌿🐠

Together, we celebrate the people and communities of Shark Fin Bay — stewards of our seas and champions of sustainability. 🌊

📅 Save the date and celebrate with us — for the bay, for the people, and for our blue and green future!

🍴 Interested in setting up a stall during the celebration?
We’re opening limited slots for food vendors and local sellers who wish to join and showcase their products!

👉 Register here: bit.ly/3SFBVendors
📆 Registration: October 13 to October 18, 2025

🤝 In collaboration with:
Office of the Municipal Agriculturist - Oma Taytay, Palawan
Municipal Tourism Office - Taytay, Palawan (Taytay Palawan Tourism Promotions)
Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (DENR CENRO Taytay-El Nido Palawan)
Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (Palawan Council for Sustainable Development)
Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA Palawan) Palawan
Sulubaaï Foundation
Sangguniang Barangay ng Depla
Sangguniang Barangay ng Sandoval
Sangguniang Barangay ng Silanga
Sangguniang Barangay ng Batas
Depla Elementary School
Sandoval Elementary School
Silanga Elementary School
Sandoval National High School
Silanga National High School
Depla Fisherfolk Association
Sandoval Fisherfolk Association
Sitio Butuang Seaweeds and Fisherfolk Association

20/09/2025

✨SFB MPAN: 3rd Placer for Outstanding Networks in Para El Mar 2025✨

Just before turning three years old, our network has once again achieved a prestigious milestone—bagging 3rd Place for Outstanding Networks in Para El Mar 2025 🌊🩵

Among the finalists, we are the most unique: the only network composed of MPAs organized at the barangay level. We were grateful for the chance to share this during the event and to highlight the importance of community involvement in decision-making and planning—especially through public hearings and consultations in establishing MPAs.

We also gained invaluable learnings from other MPA networks across the Philippines, particularly on strengthening community support to enhance economic stability and food security.

We extend our commendation to MSN and everyone behind the event for their excellent organization and planning—it was a truly successful and meaningful gathering 👏

This recognition is not the end but a motivation to keep going. We will continue to do more, and to do our best—for the ocean, the community, and the people 💪

10/09/2025

We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected as one of the FINALISTS for Para El Mar 2025 under the Network category!

Our network is a commitment to OUR OCEAN, OUR COMMUNITY, and to the FUTURE ✨

It is PROTECTED by the COMMUNITY
NURTURED for the PEOPLE
and a PROMISE to the FUTURE!

Sea you in Iloilo!! 💕

28/07/2025

“Whereas MPAs are declared top-down by LGUs in most municipalities across the Philippines, Sulubaaï Foundation flipped the script by seeking community insights first”

This is how the Shark Fin Bay MPA Network was established. We always emphasize the importance of community consultations not only to ensure the long-term sustainability of the ecosystems we protect but also to support effective, inclusive management.

Thank you PhilSTAR Life for this wonderful article.

Far from corporate boardrooms where esoteric sustainability measures are discussed, a small yet formidable team on Palawan’s remote shores gets its hands dirty with regenerating the Earth’s lifeline: the ocean.