IN conjunction with the 127th Philippine Navy pre-anniversary celebrations, the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM), in collaboration with the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in Zamboanga City, organized a mangrove planting and coastal clean-up activity on May 7, 2025, in Barangay Talabaan.
The initiative brought together over 60 volunteers from NFWM’s operational and tactical control units, focusing on preserving and rehabilitating the coastal ecosystem.
The participants planted more than 500 mangrove propagules and conducted a thorough clean-up of the shoreline, contributing to the restoration of the area’s natural beauty and ecological health.
The activities also included an environmental awareness session, emphasizing the vital role of mangroves in protecting coastal areas, supporting marine biodiversity, and combating climate change.
