After commemorating its 10th year, Shore It Up has chosen to revisit and deepen its commitment to Puerto Galera, an old SIU community partner and the center of marine biodiversity. Non-diving tourists also frequent this area for the beaches and nightlife, guaranteeing that Puerto Galera never runs out of visitors even during lean seasons. Unusual finds such as a bicycle, a Barbie mermaid doll, and an earring were also found within the Puerto Galera seas. As a long-term commitment to the municipality of Puerto Galera and the most significant highlight of this year’s SIU Weekend, MPIFI president Melody del Rosario and Municipality of Puerto Galera Mayor Rocky Ilagan signed a Memorandum of Understanding that memorializes the beginning of the Marine Protection, Inspection, and Conservation (MPIC) Guardians Program in their area. MPIFI collaborated with the Puerto Galera Local Government Unit in engaging and mobilizing almost a hundred volunteers from One Meralco Foundation, PLDT-Smart Foundation, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation, Light Rail Manila Corporation, the Shore It Up movement, and the community of Puerto Galera.

Source: Philippine Star June 09, 2019 07:07 UTC