Congratulations to CFI Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in Coron and the Calamianes Islands Group Siete Pecados Marine Park, Balisungan Marine Protected Area (MPA), and Calamianes Islands Group MPA Network CMN for winning major awards during the 9th Para El Mar MPA Awards...
Environment
Amid the pressing challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation, CFI recognizes the urgent need for the conservation and sustainability of our natural environment. As an organization deeply committed to the well-being of both present and future generations, CFI embraces the principle of environmental sustainability. Collaborating with like-minded organizations, CFI is actively involved in restoration efforts, particularly in the rehabilitation of mangrove wetlands. Moreover, the organization is dedicated to capacitating fisherfolks, educating them about sustainable fishing practices to safeguard marine ecosystems and ensure a healthier planet for all its inhabitants. By taking a proactive stance in environmental conservation, CFI is reinforcing its dedication to securing a prosperous and sustainable future for the global community.
Mentoring and Strengthening Workshops of Binudac Fisherfolk Association (BinFA)
Following the establishment of the Binudac Fisherfolk Association (BinFA) on August 17, 2023, Culion Foundation, Inc. (CFI) and the LGU of Culion conducted Mentoring and Strengthening workshops to institutionalize the participation of the fishermen in planning and...
Culion Foundation Inc. Program Manager for environment attended the Environmentally Critical Areas Network(ECAN) board meeting
Culion Foundation, Inc. (CFI) Program Manager for environment attended the Environmentally Critical Areas Network (ECAN) board meeting held on August 15, 2023, at the RHU conference room in Culion, Palawan. The meeting was attended by members of various offices and...
Culion Foundation Inc. co-facilitated the Community Consultation in Culion, Palawan
The LGU through the Office of the Municipal Agriculture (OMA) and Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (MFARMC) Chairperson spearheaded the public consultation about the proposed water lease application of a community trader in the said area....
Culion Foundation Inc. and its LGU conducted monitoring of the mangrove nursery in Barangay Burabod, Culion, Palawan
Brgy. Burabod is among the seven (7) new project sites of the CFI GForest Mangrove project, in partnership with Gcash. Through this, CFI and the municipality of Culion target to plant 75,000 mangrove seedlings up to year 2024. The Green Heroes or the GForest community...
Culion Foundation Inc. planted 5,000 mangroves in Culion, Palawan through the GForest Project
Twenty-three (23) GCash GForest project beneficiaries and Youth Eco-warriors planted 5,000 Bakhaw Babae (Rhizophora mucronata) mangrove seedlings in Barangay Galoc, Culion, Palawan on July 20-21, 2023. This activity covered approximately 2 hectares of the...
Culion Foundation, Inc. continued the mangrove rehabilitation initiative in Culion, Palawan through the Gcash-Gforest project.
Ten GForest beneficiaries from the women and fisherfolk sectors, GAD Focal, and the LGU planted a total of five thousand (5,000) Rhizophora mucronata or Bakhaw Babae mangrove seedlings covering approximately one (1) hectare of the mangrove reforestation site in...
In celebration of the first Pista ng Kalikasan in Palawan: Culion Foundation Inc. in partnership with its LGU conducted the GForest Mangrove Planting activity in Culion, Palawan
Twenty (20) GForest beneficiaries from the sector of women and fisherfolks planted a total of 5,000 Rhizophora mucronata or bakhaw babae and Rhizophora stylosa or bakhaw bato mangrove seedlings that covered approximately 1 hectare of the reforestation site. With a...
In celebration of the Tirimes-Times Festival: Culion Foundation Inc. conducted a Mangrove Tree Planting activity in Culion Palawan
More than 300 volunteers and eco-warriors planted 900 mangrove saplings during the CFI Mangrove Tree Planting activity in Barangay Binudac Mangrove Rehabilitation Site in Culion, Palawan, last May 17, 2023. Implemented under the CFI-GCash GForest Mangrove Project,...
Culion Foundation Inc. trained new members of Eco-Warriors for Community-based Mangrove Rehabilitation
Kabataan. Malakas, Masigasig at Bukas ang Isip, Handang Matuto, Handang mag-boluntaryo. Nitong Mayo 4 at 5, taong-kasalukuyan sinanay ng Culion Foundation Inc. - Fish Right ang sampung kabataan at tatlong kababaihan para sa Community-based Mangrove Rehabilitation....