Mangrove Matters PH

Written by Mae Joy A. Clemente, Jomar C. Garcia, Hans Benedict D.S. Pena, Mark Josell G. Dejasco, Maria Isabel L. Pabalan, Hannah Faith Lasquite, Aaron James Ortega, John Castor Aguirre, Zidfre Tayabas, and Christine Nicole Agbayani (March 31, 2026) – “Every indicator is flashing red”, were the words of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), a specialized unit within the United Nations (UN), after releasing the State of the Global Climate 2025 . The Earth is slowly succumbing to the...

Written by Matthew Vincent Tabilog, Founder Metro Manila (March 21, 2026) – In celebration of the International Day of Forests, Mangrove Matters PH (MMPH), a youth-led organization committed to the conservation and protection of mangrove forests in the Philippines, along with 60 youth members across Luzon gathered at the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP) for the Workshop for Young Mangrove Science Communicators, supported by the Small Grants Programme of the ASEAN Centre for...

Written by Cyril Mae Embalsado, Science Communication Officer Mangrove Forest in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Mangrove forests are a vital part of coastal ecosystems, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, where they provide essential ecosystem services . Additionally, they play a significant role in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction by stabilizing coastlines against typhoons and storm surges. Mangroves also serve as breeding grounds for aquatic fauna and...