Siargao Island Protected Landscape and Seascape (SIPLAS) celebrated its 25th anniversary with the theme “SIPLAS: 25 Years of Conserving Biodiversity

Siargao Island Protected Landscape and Seascape (SIPLAS) celebrated its 25th anniversary with the theme “SIPLAS: 25 Years of Conserving Biodiversity, Ensuring Sustainability through Transforming Community and Building Resiliency towards a Lasting Legacy” on October 4-8, 2021.

As part of this year's kick-off activity, a blended face-to-face and virtual SIPLAS Summit was conducted on October 4, 2021 at the New Pastoral Hall in Dapa, Surigao del Norte. The event was facilitated by the Protected Area Management Office - SIPLAS, headed by Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Celsa G. Espadero.

Participants during the summit were representatives from the LGUs, National Government Agencies, Non-Government Organizations, the academe, and other stakeholders.

The activity served as a venue to present the respective offices and organization's SIPLAS environmental initiatives and milestones throughout the years.

Further, two (2) research studies conducted within the protected area were presented for recommendation during the activity.

As part of the week-long celebration of the silver anniversary of Siargao Island Protected Landscape and Seascape (SIPLAS) with the theme “SIPLAS: 25 Years of Conserving Biodiversity, Ensuring Sustainability through Transforming Community and Building Resiliency towards a Lasting Legacy,” a mangrove tree planting activity was conducted at Brgy. Catabaan, Dapa, Surigao del Norte  on October 5, 2021.

Over 1000 propagules were planted during the activity which was participated by the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Bureau of Fire Protection, Phippine Coast Guard, PASu-SIPLAS personnel and other stakeholders.

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