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LET'S SAVE OUR RIVER AND MARINE ENVIRONMENTS FROM DREDGING

April 14, 2025

STOP THE DREDGE in OKSI !

SAVE OUR RIVER AND MARINE ENVIRONMENTS FROM DREDGING!

Mounting reports of river- seabed dredging and the noise they produced have raised ecological alarm bells in Occidental Mindoro. Dredging has adverse impacts on river – coastal ecosystems and nearby ecological habitats, biodiversity and communities who deeply rely on natural habitats for survival. According to some local reports , there are dredging activities that don’t have necessary permits. In our view, dredging activities even for flood prevention/ reduction must have proper stakeholder consultation and information dissemination so that the nature and extent of dredging activities are defined and known to all stakeholders.

Given these risks, we would like to invite everyone to sign this petition made by concerned citizens of Occidental Mindoro.

We are not only petitioning for the removal of dredging but also fighting for the survival of our sensitive river and marine ecosystems that are already under threat due to climate change.If we allow these dredging to continue, more sand-hungry developers and industries will come. Every signature counts !

LAKBAY - KALIKASAN 2025

Over 200 children accompanied by their parents and guardians gathered last Saturday , February 15 at the Municipal SportHall – Astrodome to participate in this year’s Lakbay-Kalikasan with the theme : ” Malibang at Matuto Ngayong Pebrero ( learn and have fun this February).

Through the support of volunteers from Sablayanihan, SABCONAHIS, Sangguniang Kabataan and Sablayan Culture and Arts Office, the programs was a sucess. The children learned about environment through short lectures and series of fun activities. They jumped from one tent to the other to experience every activity that volunteers prepared for them.

We thank everyone for coming and see you next year !

LAKBAY-KALIKASAN 2024 : Biodiversity Workshops

February 2024

We have conducted our first-ever Biodiversity Workshops last February 10, 2024 at Municipal Plaza Grounds , in Barangay Buenavista. Around 100 children, parents, friends and families gather to participate in group worskhops which were held from 9 am to 5pm. Children had fun creating their own Biodiversity journal to take home. Parents have also enjoyed learning about local biodiversity , and at the same time, helping their young children designing the journal.

The day was also filled with fun activities because of the different game stations like Bottle Bowling, Hop Hop on Animal Footprints, Ball Toss, Draw-Me and Ball Jumps.

Save San Agustin Trees Campaign

Instead of planting a tree, let us save first our existing forests and trees!

We are not saying that planting tree is bad. Of all actions that we can take to help regulate the global climate, planting trees is the easiest and most fulfilling for communities. However, studies shown that older trees such as those found in San Agustin have greater potential to store carbon than young or newly-planted forests. They actively covert CO2 in the air into their trunks, branches and leaves. Hence, they can be our best partners not only in climate mitigation but also in protecting our biodiversity, our nature, indigenous people around the area and the municipality’s eco-tourism.

We encourage everyone to join the campaign to protect the remaining acacia trees in Brgy. San Agustin.

Every signature counts!

School Supplies Distribution for Children of Solo Parents

September 27 , 2023

After heavy rains and extensive flooding in the municipality, Sablayanihan volunteers organized school supplies drive for the indigent families particularly the children of solo parents. The list of qualified beneficiaries were obtained from the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO).

The donations that we collected were distributed to the indigent children of solo parents in Barangay Lagnas and Barangay Buenavista.

Our first NYC - YORP Convention Participation

August 15 , 2023

As a member of National Youth Commission – YORP, we were invited to the first NYC-YORP Convention with the Theme : “Time To Shine: YORP as Vanguard for Change”, held last August 12-13 at Richmonde Hotel – Eastwood , Quezon City.

This event focused on the important roles of youth in nation building, youth and community empowerment, implementation and fulfillment of Sustainables Developement Goals (SDGs).

It was organized through partnerships of different organizations : United Nations- Youth Thematic Group, United Nations Population Fund , United Nations Development Programme, United Nations Children’s Fund -Philippines, Youth Co:Lab, Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform , and the Movers Programme.

Assistance for families affected by widespread flooding

July 22 , 2021

Last week, heavy monsoon rains inundated several communities in Sablayan. Many families were forced to leave their homes and livelihood for their safety.

We are collecting donations -whether in-kind or monetary to provide assistance to the flood evacuees especially the indigent families who are staying in temporary shelter and evacuation centers.

Please click the dates to see the communities we visited.

Assistance for families affected by House Fires

April 7, 2021

Seven families rendered homeless in a fire mishap in Brgy. Buenavista last April 5. The fire has engulfed the houses fast, left them gutted and their belongings reduced to ashes. They were not able to save anything except the clothes they were wearing. They lost all their belongings, houses, and livelihood.

Although the affected families are temporarily staying with friends and relatives, they still need immediate support. They need clothing, food , utensils,non-perishable goods and building materials. Financial assistance can also help them restore livelihood to maintain the family.

We are reaching out to you to ask for support.