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Advancing Youth Leadership in Ocean Action: MMPH Executive Director at the 2025 Blue Wave Conference
The Blue Wave Conference: Youth Empowerment for Ocean Science and Action took place on October 30–31, 2025, in Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China, convening more than 100 youth delegates, researchers, educators, and policy advocates from over 15 countries. Organized in support of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030), the conference served as a regional platform to strengthen youth participation in ocean science, governance, and
Mangrove Matters PH
Dec 14, 20255 min read
Reflections from the High Seas Alliance Annual Planning Meeting
High Seas Alliance Family The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet, yet the high seas, which are the vast ocean areas beyond any nation's jurisdiction, typically starting 200 nautical miles from coastlines, make up over two-thirds of this body of water and have long existed in a governance gap, vulnerable to overexploitation, environmental degradation, and the effects of climate change. This October 21-24, I had the opportunity of attending the High Seas Alliance (HSA) An
Parker Shane Manalaysay
Nov 17, 20255 min read
DPWH Flood Control Funds Corruption: A Call for Nature-Based Solutions and Accountability
Initiated by MANGROVE MATTERS PH A Coalition Statement by Youth Environmental Organizations September 18, 2025 (Philippines) - We, the...
Mangrove Matters PH
Oct 1, 20255 min read
Panay-Guimaras Negros Bridge Suspended: A Victory for the Guimaras Strait and Irrawaddy Dolphins
September 10, 2025 (Iloilo City, Philippines) - The Panay–Guimaras–Negros (PGN) Bridge, a 32.47-kilometer project connecting the islands...
Mangrove Matters PH
Sep 10, 20253 min read
Youth Initiatives Contribute in the Enactment of Panaon Island Protected Seascape
Quezon City, Philippines (September 4, 2025) - A gathering of young environmental advocates, governments, non-government organizations,...
Mangrove Matters PH
Sep 5, 20253 min read
Mangrove Matters PH Joins Victory Meeting After Controversial Jetty Port Construction on Apo Island Receives a Cease and Desist Order
Last Saturday (August 10th), Mangrove Matters PH joined environmental advocates in celebrating a significant conservation victory during...
Mangrove Matters PH
Aug 18, 20253 min read
MMPH’s Statement on the Mangrove Degradation Case in Cebu City Brought by DPWH’s Flood-Mitigation Project
Mangrove Matters PH, a youth-led organization dedicated to mainstreaming mangrove conservation in the Philippines through science...
Mangrove Matters PH
Aug 14, 20252 min read
Mangrove Matters PH's Science Communication Lead Advocates for Youth-Led Conservation at Major National Forums
Metro Manila, Philippines – Genea Nichole "Ney" Cortez, Science Communication Lead of Mangrove Matters PH (MMPH), has been actively...
Mangrove Matters PH
Jun 22, 20252 min read
Mangrove Matters PH Joins Coalition Call for National Coastal Greenbelt Bill at Press Conference in Quezon City
Quezon City, Philippines (June 13, 2025) – Environmental advocates, youth organizations, fisherfolk representatives, and scientists...
Mangrove Matters PH
Jun 17, 20254 min read
MMPH Founder Awarded in Singapore for Mangrove Conservation Efforts in the Philippines
We are proud to announce that Matthew Vincent Tabilog (Tabby), Founder of Mangrove Matters PH, is one of the 8 recipients in Asia-Pacific...
Mangrove Matters PH
May 30, 20253 min read
Parker Shane Manalaysay Champions Ocean Conservation at High Seas Events in Metro Manila
Metro Manila, Philippines - Our very own Parker Shane Manalaysay, Programs and Events Head of Mangrove Matters PH (MMPH), has been making...
Mangrove Matters PH
May 28, 20254 min read
Redefining Restoration: Ely Cruz on Mangroves, Misinformation, and Environmental Commitment at Samahang Ekolohiya ng UPLB’s Educational Discussion “PUNO: Makina sa Ekolohiya ng Pilipinas”
Los Baños, Laguna - At a university known for producing some of the country’s most passionate environmental advocates, Samahang Ekolohiya...
Mangrove Matters PH
May 11, 20253 min read
Youth Joint Statement of Philippine Reclamation Authority's Move to Relocate Mangroves for the Construction of Reclamation Projects
April 15, 2025 Despite covering less than 1% of the earth’s surface, mangrove forests are considered to be among the most productive...
Mangrove Matters PH
Apr 15, 20253 min read
To Plant or Not to Plant: MMPH SciComm Head shares tips on how to avoid red flags (on mangrove restoration)
Sampaloc, Metro Manila - “Philippine Mangrove restoration should always be science-based.” emphasized by MMPh’s SciComm Head, Genea...
Mangrove Matters PH
Apr 10, 20252 min read
MMPH Members Win First Place in Research e-Poster Competition, Highlighting Mangroves of Torrijos, Marinduque
Sampaloc, Metro Manila – Three members of Mangrove Matters PH (MMPH) bagged first place with their Mangrove Diversity Study in the...
Mangrove Matters PH
Apr 4, 20252 min read
Mangrove Matters PH Inspires Youngsters with a Mangrove Talk at The Raya School
March 31, 2025 Quezon City, Philippines — Mangrove Matters PH (MMPH), a youth-led organization dedicated to mainstream mangrove...
Mangrove Matters PH
Apr 1, 20252 min read
Nadine Lustre, Christophe Bariou, Roberto Ballon, and other Advocates Call for Mangrove Conservation for The First National Mangrove Youth Summit
Parañaque City, Metro Manila – The First National Mangrove Youth Summit (1NMYS) organized by Mangrove Matters PH, Oceana, Wetlands...
Mangrove Matters PH
Mar 21, 20253 min read
Thirty Young Leaders to Champion Mangrove Conservation at the First National Mangrove Youth Summit
The summit aims to empower youth advocates by deepening their understanding of mangrove ecosystems and equipping them with the toolss
Mangrove Matters PH
Feb 21, 20252 min read
Youth Advocates Call for the Protection of Migratory Waterbirds and their Habitats on World Migratory Bird Day
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Province (May 11, 2024) – Mangrove Matters PH, a youth-led organization committed to the conservation of mangrove...
Mangrove Matters PH
Feb 4, 20252 min read
Advocates call for the Protection of the Critically Endangered Irrawaddy Dolphins in Iloilo and Guimaras Straits for International Dolphin Day
ILOILO CITY, ILOILO PROVINCE (September 12, 2023) - The International Dolphin Day is celebrated annually every September 12 and it was...
Mangrove Matters PH
Feb 4, 20253 min read
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