DENR, LGU-Burgos launch Somyot Cave, Baybay MPA

(Upper Photos) PENRO Patubo (left photo) turns over to Mayor Arcena paraphernalia for the operationalization of the Somyot Cave while USAID-Sustainable Interventions for Biodiversity, Oceans and Landscapes (SIBOL) site leader Rodolfo V. Aragon (right photo) hands over to the chief executive some buoys and ropes for the Baybay MPA before the unveiling of the site markers during the day. Witnessing the events are SIPLAS Protected Area Superintendent Celsa G. Espadero, Burgos Vice-mayor Anielyn Noguerraza, RARE Philippines Program Implementation Senior Manager Julius Guirjen, Lakyajon Fisherfolks Association, and Sangguniang Barangay members, and Barangay officials of Poblacion 1, Bitaug and Baybay. (Lower Photos). DENR-PENRO Surigao del Norte PENR Officer Aga pito T. Patubo and Honorable Mayor Angie Bonono Arcena of Burgos unveil the billboards of Somyot Cave (left photo) and the Baybay Marine Protected Area (right photo)  as they lead the launching of these important sites for ecotourism and conservation on October 5, 2022, in Barangays Bitaug and Baybay, Burgos (Siargao), Surigao del Norte as part of the activities in the celebration of the 26^th anniversary of Siargao Islands Protected Landscape and Seascape (SIPLAS). ##

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