Macajalar Bay Development Alliance - MBDA

KALINAW!

🌊 LGU–Jasaan Launches Fisherfolk Champions Hub 🌊

Niadtong Enero 29, 2026, gilunsad sa LGU–Jasaan ang Fisherfolk Champions Hub sa Kimaya, Jasaan Covered Court, sa panguna ni Hon. Mayor Redentor Jardin, uban ang aktibong kalambigitan ni Hon. Councilor Kenneth Yame Valde (Fisheries Sector) ug sa Buhatan sa Agrikultura.

Tumong sa maong inisyatiba ang pagdasig sa mga mananagat nga magparehistro ug makakuha sa hustong permit sa ilang mga bangka ug gamit pangisda, aron masiguro ang legal, luwas, ug responsableng pagpangisda ug mapalambo ang malungtarong pamatasan sa pangisdaan.

Ang Fisherfolk Champions Hub usa ka espasyo sa serbisyo, kahibalo, ug panaghiusa, nga nagpalig-on sa papel sa mga mananagat isip mga tigbantay sa Macajalar Bay ug kauban sa lokal nga pangdumala sa yamang-dagat.

Aktibong misuporta ug mitambong ang MBDA–PMO, RARE Philippines, FPE, mga partner LGUs sa Macajalar Bay, ug lain-laing NGAs, nga nagpakita sa kusog nga panagtambayayong alang sa him­sog nga kadagatan ug lig-on nga komunidad sa mananagat.









Part 2

📣 CALLING ALL MBDA MEMBERS! 🌊🐟
The Macajalar Bay Development Alliance (MBDA) in partnership with RARE Inc. under Project Transcend proudly invites member LGUs and partners to join the Fish Forever Leadership Academy 2025 — a transformative three-year leadership and learning program designed to strengthen coastal fisheries governance, build resilient communities, and empower local leaders and fisherfolk.

Through this program, participants will gain deeper knowledge on sustainable fisheries management, apply innovative behavior-centered design approaches, and co-create solutions with communities to protect our coastal resources for future generations. 🌿✨

🧭 Learning Phases:
1️⃣ Preparation & Inspiration — Shared foundations in fisheries, ecology, and governance
2️⃣ Co-Design & Application — Empathy tools, framing challenges, co-developing solutions
3️⃣ Integration & Action — Aligning projects with local governance systems

📅 Key Dates & Activities:

📝 Application Period: October 6–15, 2025 (Deadline: October 15 – Wednesday)
📢 Application Results: October 24, 2025 (Friday)
💻 Program Orientation (Online): October 27, 2025 (Monday, 2 PM)
🫱 Empathy Visit (Cagayan de Oro): November 11–12, 2025
🌴 Learning Exchange & Co-Design Workshop (Tañon Strait, Dumaguete): December 1–5, 2025

👥 Who Should Join:

Municipal and alliance leaders
Local councils
Fisheries governance bodies

📌 Team Eligibility Requirements:

1. Executive Order – Formal creation of the Management Implementation Team (MIT)

2. Annual Budget – Dedicated funding for CRM (AIP)

3.MBDA Contribution – Updated & sustained allocation

📩 How to Apply:
Apply on or before October 15, 2025 (Wednesday) through this link:
👉 https://bit.ly/apply-fishforever-leadership-academy

or submit your printed requirements to:
📧 Kimberly M. Augusto – [email protected]
| 📱 0968 854 2105
📧 Clarissa Rendon – [email protected]
| 📱 0917 838 0494

🚫 Strictly no applications will be accepted beyond the deadline.

✨ Together, we can protect what sustains us — for today and for generations to come. 💙

🌊 Strengthening Partnerships for a Sustainable Macajalar Bay! 🌿

The Macajalar Bay Development Alliance (MBDA) successfully concluded a series of courtesy visits and coordination meetings from September 29-October 3, 2025, together with partners from the Foundation for the Philippine Environment (FPE) and RARE Philippines under the TRANSCEND Project.

These engagements highlighted the shared commitment of Local Government Units, People’s Organizations, the Academe and Private Sector partners toward the sustainable management of our coastal and marine resources.

With the valuable support of FPE and RARE, upcoming activities will focus on strengthening community-based initiatives, promoting biodiversity conservation and fostering inclusive growth for the people and environment of Macajalar Bay.

Together, we transcend boundaries for a bluer, greener, and more resilient bay! 💙🌍