A nonprofit ocean conservation organization called on current and future government officials to prioritize the health of the ocean, asking for proactive and long-term solutions when it comes to environmental protection. Oceana Vice President Gloria Estenzo Ramos, in a news statement issued on Wednesday, said that “urgent action for environmental protection, preservation, and restoration should be at the forefront of the agenda of all our Filipino leaders, including those who are seeking national and local offices in the May 2022 elections.” Ramos said the country, given its biodiversity, has a “strong” legal framework for environmental protection, citing ecosystem-based management from ridge to reef.

Piad, T. J. C. (2022, February 3). Oceana to govt officials: protected ocean's health. Business Mirror, p. A4.