The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) are implementing a coral reef restoration project in the coastal towns of Bagac, Bataan and Subic, Zambales. The project involves a roll out of coral transplantation technology using asexually reproduced corals to improve productivity of coral resources. Dr. Hermogenes Paguia, BPSU OIC Vice President for Research, Extension, and Training Services and project leader, said the university conducts the monitoring aspect of the project while the Sangkalikasan Producer Cooperative plants the corals.

Gunio, B. (2016, November 12). Coral cure in Bagac, Subic. Manila Standard, p. C1.