Metro Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), officially launched its flagship environmental program, Shore It Up! (SIU), in the island province of Marinduque, with a three-day series of activities dedicated to marine protection, conservation, and community engagement with 600 volunteers. Known as the heart-shaped island of the Philippines, Marinduque is surrounded by Tayabas Bay, Mongpong Pass, Sibuyan Sea, and Mindoro. The province is abundant in marine life, rich in culture, and steadily recognized for its strong tourism potential. Launch of Shore It Up! Marinduque. The weekend opened with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MPIF and the Provincial Government of Marinduque (PGOM), represented by Vice-Governor Romulo Bacorro, Jr.

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