Cordova-PBSP MoU signed to protect coastal town's fragile resources

Cordova-PBSP MoU signed to protect coastal town's fragile resources
By Phoebe Jen Indino 
Manila Bulletin
July 30, 2011

CORDOVA, Cebu, Philippines — In its aim to safeguard its coastal resources, this town recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) for the proper management of such resources. Said MoU also ensures food security for the local people.

The MoU was also drawn in partnership with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Region 7, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and other pertinent non-government organizations.

Cordova Mayor Adelino Sitoy, PBSP’s Linking Initiatives for Collaborative Coastal Resource Management and Governance Program (LINC-CRMG) Program Manager Marivic Abello, DENR’s Integrated Coastal Resource Management Project (ICRMP) Head Joselito Alcaria and Ocean Care Advocates, Inc. (OCAI) Administrator Mario Marababol signed the commitment at this town’s municipal hall.