The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) of Surigao del Norte headed by OIC, PENR Officer Agapito T. Patubo, and CENR Officer Ruel Efren extended its unwavering support for the “Huy-anan nan Bajao sa Surigao” project during the signing of the partnership agreement and project launching held at Bayay nan Surigaonon in the Provincial Capitol of Surigao del Norte on August 11, 2023, on the goal of “Blue-Green Recovery, Strengthening Resilience and Promoting Sustainable Growth in Philippine Cities and Communities through Nature-Based Solutions and Circular Economy”.

The project was funded by Spanish Cooperation Philippines and implemented by UN-Habitat in partnership with the Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development (DHSUD), the Provincial Local Government of Surigao del Norte, and the Local Government of Surigao City.

The beneficiaries were members of the Sama Bajao Community in Surigao City in the province of Surigao del Norte.

The signing of partnership documents and the unveiling of the official project logo highlighted the launching program.