The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region VI, represented by Regional Executive Director (RED) Francisco E. Milla, Jr., and the Iloilo City Government, represented by Mayor Jerry P. Treñas signed two (2) Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) for environmental protection and development of two areas in the city last February 17, 2021, at the Iloilo City Hall. Under the MOA, the 35-hectare forestland area in Brgy Hinactacan, Lapaz District will be protected and sustained as Eco-Park Development and Mangrove Management Rehabilitation, Protection and Enhancement Project or to be known as “Eco-Park 2”. This will further help showcase the natural mangrove forests in the city as a social laboratory for marine and other wildlife management researches in the urban center.

DENR-6, Iloilo City gov't sign two MOAs for protection of forestland and coastal areas in the city. (2021, February 25). Daily Guardian, p. 8.