The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region VI celebrated the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem with an appreciation activity and coastal cleanup on July 31, 2025, at the Elmer Babiera Biodiversity Learning Center and Pedada Integrated Mangroves Ecopark in Barangay Pedada, Ajuy, Iloilo. The event gathered 63 volunteers, including DENR VI personnel, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Office of Iloilo, the Community ENR Office of Sara and their on-the-job trainees from West Visayas State University, the Municipal ENR Office of the Ajuy local government unit, Barangay Pedada officials, and members of the Barangay Pedada Fisherfolk Association, who actively supported the activity.

DENR VI marks mangrove ecosystem day in Ajuy. (2025, August 14). DailyGuardian, p. 10.