The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Mimaropa Region on Wednesday underscored the important role of sea rangers or “bantay dagat” in protecting the country’s rich coastal and marine biodiversity. Citing an incident at the world-renowned Apo Reef Natural Park (ARNP) what began as a routine patrol became another testament to the unwavering commitment of the men and women safeguarding one of the country’s most important marine protected areas.

Mayuga, J. L. (2026, July 23). DENR highlights ‘bantay dagat’s’ vigilance in protecting marine protected areas. BusinessMirror, p. A12.