News for August, 2012

CCEF trains Tubigon community members on MPA monitoring

Roxie Diaz | August 15, 2012

The Danajon Bank Marine Project of CCEF conducted an MPA Monitoring Training in Tubigon, Bohol on August 8 to 10, 2012.

Gaining support for the Danajon Bank Project

Analeh Patindol | August 13, 2012

On the occasion of the 12th Cityhood Anniversary of Maasin City, Southern Leyte on August 10, 2012, Mayor Maloney Samaco and Congressman Roger “Oging” Mercado formally opened the week-long celebration through a ribbon cutting ceremony. This year’s celebration Maasinhong Ajonay sa Asenso Magpatunhay encapsulates the qualities of the people of Maasin working towards progress and development through cooperation.

Experiential Learning Opportunities for Teachers Support Coastal Management Efforts in Southern Cebu

David Knight | August 05, 2012

Santander, Cebu - Grass roots projects and community-based approaches to conservation and development work are all the rage these days. Community-based tourism, community-based natural resource management, and community-based ecological monitoring are just a few such approaches being employed by an increasing number of businesses, researchers, agencies, and governments around the world.

USAID visits CCEF-supported weaver's organization in Bien Unido, Bohol

Rizaller Amolo | August 02, 2012

In the recent visit of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to the communities of the Danajon Bank Double Barrier Reef, Joseph Foltz, Deputy Chief, Office of Environment, Energy and Climate Changes and party met with the members of the Bien Unido Weaver's Association (BUWAS) in Bohol. The weaver's organization is supported by CCEF-Danajon Bank Project's component on increasing economic opportunities through sustainable livelihoods.