Taklong Island National Marine Reserve (TINMR) of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras won the “Para el MAR” 2017 plum as the most outstanding National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Philippines. “Para el MAR”, which means “for the sea”, is a National Award that highlights best practices in MPA management in the Philippines and recognizes outstanding local efforts in conserving and sustainably managing our coastal and marine resources. Nueva Valencia Mayor Emmanuel C. Galila presented how the management practices and noteworthy interventions and initiatives contributed to the improved ecological and biophysical status of the protected area and created social and economic benefits to the community.

Taklong Island is best Marine Protected Area in PH. (2017, October 25). The Daily Guardian, p. B7.