Outstanding Locally-managed MPA
This award recognizes marine protected areas that demonstrate exceptional governance, community engagement, and measurable conservation outcomes through locally-led management approaches.
Awardees
2025
★ 1st Place
Ranzo Fish Sanctuary
Outstanding Locally-managed MPA
Pinalamayan, Oriental Mindoro
2025
★ 2nd Place
Pulong Bato Fishery Refuge and Sanctuary
Outstanding Locally-managed MPA
Batangas City, Batangas
2023
★ 1st Place
Siete Pecados Marine Park
Outstanding Locally-managed MPA
Coron, Palawan
2021
★ 1st Place
Sumilon Island Fish & Marine Sanctuary
Outstanding Locally-managed MPA
Oslob, Cebu
Finalists
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2017
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Panel of Evaluators
Nathaniel C. Añasco, PhD
UP Visayas Miag-ao
2025
Miguel Enrique Ma. Azcuna, PhD
Batangas State University VIP CORALS Nasugbu
2025
Prof. Jerome Benedict P. Cabansag
UP Tacloban
2025
Rodulf Anthony T. Balisco, PhD
Western Philippines University
2025
Yasmin P. Tirol, PhD
Aklan State University
2025
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