ACT's Mangrove Planting In Bacsije, Ocana, Carcar, Cebu, Philippines

Once established, the roots of the mangrove plants provide a habitat for oysters

It is often stated that mangroves provide significant value in the coastal zone as a buffer against erosion, storm surge and tsunamis

They also provide habitats for wildlife, including several commercially important species of fish and crustacea

Despite replanting programs, over half the world's mangroves have been lost

ACT's Mangrove Planting In Bacsije, Ocana, Carcar, Cebu, Philippines

Mangroves are woody trees or shrubs that grow in coastal habitats

Mangrove plants are found in depositional coastal environments where fine sediments, often with high organic content, collect in areas protected from high energy wave action

Mangrove plants are a diverse group which have been able to exploit a habitat (the intertidal zone) because they have developed a set of physiological adaptations to overcome the problems of anoxia, salinity and frequent tidal inundation

Each species has its own capabilities to survive 

ACT's Mangrove Planting In Bacsije, Ocana, Carcar, Cebu, Philippines

Investing in our children's children

Making sure the sea's abundance

Is preserved and enhanced

And well protected 

ACT's Mangrove Planting In Bacsije, Ocana, Carcar, Cebu, Philippines

Sheer joy from planting mangrove trees

Fulfillment from teamwork

A simple task, a great contribution

Saving marine lives

ACT's Mangrove Planting In Bacsije, Ocana, Carcar, Cebu, Philippines

4,500 mangrove trees were prepared

Bong Rustia provided the tools for digging

ACT members hard at work on a clear Sunday morning

Planting for the future 

ACT's Mangrove Planting In Bacsije, Ocana, Carcar, Cebu, Philippines

ACT members started preparing the mangrove trees

The holes were prepared by Carcar fishermen

Each mangrove tree costs P0.25

The mangrove fees were given to fishermen who prepared the site 

ACT's Bakhaw

MJ Reyes and Helen Ang 

Kapamilya Fiesta With ACT Volunteers

ACT Volunteers assisting doctors and patients

Ronald Bustamante, Jojie Padilla and Pearl Rustia

Jennifer Ricarte and Jojie Padilla

Nena Dayanan 

ACT's Kapamilya Fiesta In Ayala

Nena Dayanan, Carina Gerona, Tit Oberes, Tilda Cabanero, Luz Bugtai and Varing Nacario

Tilda Cabanero and Ryan Layug

MJ Reyes, Em-Em Maningo and Rachel Ricarte

Em-Em Maningo, Maricel Tobin, Rachel Ricarte and MJ Reyes 

ACT Joins Kapamilya Fiesta In Ayala

Anton Osmena, Luz Bugtai, Agnes Sabaldan, Jennifer Ricarte, Jessie Amaba, Mario Abesia and Tit Oberes

Jennry Ricarte, Pearl Rustia, Ryan Layug, Didin Acabal, Agnes Sabaldan and Tit Oberes

Cielito "Ara" Almario

Anton, Mario, Jenny, Ryan, Pearl, MJ, Agnes, Mario, Tit, Didin, Tilda, Nena and Jojie 

ACT Volunteers In Kapamilya Fiesta

Cielito Almario, Mario Abesia, Anton Osmena and Jessie Amaba

Tit Oberes

Nena Dayanan and Jojie Padilla

Anton Osmena, Agnes Sabaldan, Jessie Amaba and Tit Oberes