WWF Philippines Reaches Out to Sibuyan Island

The World Wildlife Fund Philippines continues to help us, Romblomanons, in preserving and protecting the natural resources of Sibuyan Island by promoting its newest program called the "Direct Debit Donor Program," where a volunteer donates an amount of P300-P500 per month to the WWF Philippines through debit and/or credit cards like Visa and Mastercard.

This project aims to raise funds for the protection of dolphins and whales [and butandings] inhabiting and enjoying the rich marine life in Sibuyan Sea, for reforestation and preservation of greeneries nationwide, and for continuing environmental education and awareness among our people.

Prior to this, WWF-Philippines has initiated the development of livelihood systems among the Sibuyan Mangyan-Tagabukid, the indigenous group of the area, through farm extension, technological demo farms and credit. WWF has also assisted the group in obtaining a Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title and preparing a management plan covering 7,900 hectares of ancestral land.

For more information, you may visit http://www.wwf.org.ph/.