Camotes Island Protected Landscape and Seascape

19/09/2026

🚨 𝟒𝟎𝟗 𝑲𝑮 𝑶𝑭 𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑺𝑯 𝑶𝑼𝑻 𝑶𝑭 𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑴𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑹𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑺! 🚨

When our coasts needed protecting, our community answered the call! As part of the International Coastal Cleanup, CIPLS-PAMO led a massive cleanup drive at the Teguis Mangrove Forest—and the impact speaks for itself:

📦 58 sacks of waste hauled out
⚖️ ~409 kg of trash cleared from our ecosystem!

Mangroves are our island’s natural shield against storms and erosion, but today, we were theirs. 🌿💪

A huge salute to our partners for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us to safeguard our island's marine life:

Camotes Triskelions
Coast Guard Station Camotes
PNP Maritime Group
Teguis Mangrove Farmers Association (TEMAFAS)
Municipality of Poro & BLGU Teguis

Our work doesn't stop here - let's keep our shores clean, green, and waste-free every single day. 💙🇵🇭

14/09/2026

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COASTAL CLEAN-UP | Sept 19, 6AM
Sitio Camandang, Brgy. Teguis, Poro

In celebration of International Coastal Clean-Up Day, kita magkahiusa para sa limpyo ug green nga Camotes. Atong limpyohan ang atong baybayon ug mangrove area para sa sunod nga henerasyon.

26/08/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝘂 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮, 𝗩𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

A new leadership takes charge of the Camotes Islands Protected Landscape and Seascape (CIPLS) as Forester Fritzie B. Baquerfo was formally installed as the new Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) during a ceremonial installation at Lake Danao, Camotes Group of Islands.

The transition strengthens ongoing efforts to protect and manage the protected area, with the new PASu leading conservation programs and sustainable resource management initiatives. Grateful for the trust placed in her, Baquerfo affirmed her commitment to collaborative leadership and quality public service, working with colleagues and stakeholders to advance the protection of the Camotes Islands’ natural and cultural resources.

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03/08/2026

🌿 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐩, 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞

As part of our conservation efforts, a comprehensive mangrove monitoring officially commenced on July 29, 2026 within 𝐃𝐚𝐩‑𝐃𝐚𝐩, 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚—the site of our protected 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 (𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑)This activity was carried out by the 𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐒-𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐎 with the continued assistance and support from the 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 (𝐋𝐆𝐔) of 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫, together with On‑the‑Job Training (OJT) students from 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 – 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐜 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 (𝐒𝐋𝐒𝐔‑𝐁𝐂), blending technical fieldwork with practical learning for future environmental stewards.

The assessment was systematically conducted across four (4) established monitoring quadrats. During the survey, the team recorded three common mangrove genera: 𝐑𝐡𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐚 (stilt mangroves), 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐬 (spurred mangroves), and 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚—all key species that keep this coastal ecosystem healthy and balanced.

Highlighting the presence of 𝐶𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑡𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑛 𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑠
—an endangered mangrove species. DEMSAMAR is one of the known location where this species exists across the entire Camotes Group of Islands, making this site an irreplaceable ecological treasure.

01/07/2026

🌿 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰! 🌍✨

Yesterday, June 30, 2026, the local government of Tudela successfully conducted the 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦, marking a powerful culmination to our Environment Month celebrations.

Our youth are not just the future—they are the present solution. We were thrilled to see the incredible energy and passion of the students and faculty from 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐜. and 𝐓𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 as they gathered to learn, discuss, and commit to protecting our natural treasures.

This impactful initiative was proudly spearheaded by the 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐓𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚, in close partnership with 𝐑𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 and the 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 (𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐋𝐒).

Together, we are fostering a generation deeply rooted in conservation, sustainable practices, and love for our shared home. 💚



LGU Tudela, Camotes, Cebu 6051 Rare Philippines Tudela Nhs Immaculate Conception Institute of Tudela, Inc.

01/07/2026

🌿𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐑, 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔!🌊

A productive two days well spent! Last 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, the Camotes Islands Protected Landscape and Seascape - Protected Area Management Office (CIPLS-PAMO) along with its partner government agencies (𝐏𝐂𝐆, 𝐏𝐍𝐏, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐅𝐏) successfully concluded a two-day activity.

"𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧."

The main goal of this two-day initiative was to assess and conduct site validation—for the proposed mangrove rehabilitation and future planting efforts within the 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫.

This assessment was successfully carried out across six coastal barangays in the Municipality of Pilar:
📍 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨
📍 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐃𝐚𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐩
📍 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚
📍 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧
📍 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐫𝐨
📍 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐈𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐚

The CIPLS-PAMO also extend its heartfelt gratitude to 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐨 for his unwavering support and hospitality from the start of the activity up to its culmination, and to 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐩 through 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐂𝐥𝐲𝐝𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐳 for his commitment and passion in spearheading and organizing the entire event. CIPLS-PAMO also thank the faculty members and student interns from 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐂𝐍𝐔) for sharing their technical expertise in gathering essential data. Through this collaborative effort, we are taking vital, science-based steps to protect our blue carbon sinks and build more resilient coastlines for the Camotes Group of Islands. 🌿🌊📊🦀



LGU Pilar, Cebu Coast Guard Station Camotes Sangguniang Kabataan - Barangay Dapdap PNP Pilar Municipal Police Station BFP Pilar Camotes R7

09/06/2026

𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄-𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒⛑️

On 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, CIPLS-PAMO and the Municipal Tourism Staff of Lake Danao Park participated in a 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗦 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲, 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼, 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂. The training covered Basic Life Support (BLS) and Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) management on the first day, followed by Basic First Aid Training on the second day.

In coordination with the 𝙈𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙠 𝙍𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 (𝙈𝘿𝙍𝙍𝙈𝙊) of San Francisco, Cebu, the activity aimed to enhance the participants’ preparedness and practical skills in responding to emergencies. This provided the participants a valuable experience in applying life-saving techniques and providing immediate care during critical situations, especially within the community and tourism sites of Camotes Island.

Mdrrmo SanFran

05/06/2026

Through the collective efforts of the volunteers , a total of 45 trash bags were filled with plastic debris and other waste materials, helping protect our coastal and marine ecosystems.

Every piece of litter removed is a step toward a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future.

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05/06/2026

🌏 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

With this year's theme, "𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦," the Camotes Island Protected Landscape and Seascape (CIPLS) proudly joined the global celebration of World Environment Day through a 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝘂𝗽 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 held this morning, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝘁, 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮, 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼, 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂.

The activity was conducted in partnership with the LGU of San Francisco through its Coastal Resource Management (CRM) Office, Bantay Dagat, the Philippine Coast Guard, Tulang Diot Marine Park Association, and dedicated members of the local community. Together, we strengthened our commitment to coastal conservation, environmental protection, and community stewardship.

Through the collective efforts of all volunteers, a total of 𝟒𝟓 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐬 were removed from the shoreline. Every piece of waste collected helps protect marine biodiversity, reduce environmental impacts, and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts.

This initiative serves as a reminder that caring for our environment is a shared responsibility. By working together, we can create cleaner coastlines, healthier ecosystems, and a more sustainable future for generations to come.

🌱 Let us continue to take action and be part of the solution. Together, let us beat plastic pollution, protect nature, and build a greener and more resilient future.

03/06/2026

🌍 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐃: It’s time to move ! This World Environment Day, we aren’t just talking about change—we’re rolling up our sleeves to make it happen. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 7 invites you to join our massive simultaneous clean-up drive across Central Visayas!

From rivers to coastal areas, let’s come together to protect our ecosystems, restore our waterways, and build a sustainable future.

📍 Find a site near you:

EMB-7: Butuanon River, Mandaue City

PENRO Cebu: SRP Coastal Area / Kinalumsan River SRP Tower

DENR-RO 7: Lahug River, Cebu City

CENRO Argao: Alcoy, Coastal Area

CENRO Cebu City: Luyang River, Carmen, Cebu

CIPLS PAMO: Tulang Diot, Esperanza, San Francisco, Camotes, Cebu

CENRO Talibon: Wahig River, Inabanga

PENRO Bohol: Abatan River, Cortes

CENRO Tagbilaran City: Manaba River, Garcia Hernandez

📅 When: June 5, 2026
👥 Who: YOU! Bring your friends, family, and passion for the planet.

Scan the QR code in the graphic or click the link below to register and secure your spot!
👉 https://bit.ly/4e1GVK1

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