Every September, the Philippines celebrates Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo), a nationwide observance that highlights the country’s deep connection to its marine and archipelagic identity. Proclaimed by Presidential Proclamation No. 316, signed by President Rodrigo Duterte in 2017, this event aims to foster greater awareness of the Philippines’ maritime and archipelagic status, continue reading : Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) in the Philippines: A Celebration of the Country’s Marine Heritage

Every year on July 26, the International Day for the Conservation of the MangroveEcosystem is celebrated.  The day was designated by UNESCO in 2015 to raiseawareness on the integral role of mangrove ecosystems as unique, special andvulnerable ecosystems, and to promote solutions for their conservation, sustainablemanagement and utility. (IUCN.ORG) Mangroves are a unique group of continue reading : International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystems

The month of May is recognized as “The Month of the Ocean” by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 57, series of 1998 signed by then President Joseph Estrada. The proclamation highlights the conservation, protection, and sustainable management of Philippine coastal and ocean resources in ensuring a better future for humanity. The celebration pins the 26th continue reading : Month of the Ocean 2024

What is World Wildlife Day?  On 20 December 2013 at the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), March 3 was declared United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD). This day holds significance as the day that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed in 1973. The UNGA continue reading : WORLD WILDLIFE DAY 2024