Philippine Army units and the municipal government of Anini-y has entered into a partnership for the restoration of damaged coral reefs in Nogas Island in the town. The partnership was made possible with the assistance of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the University of San Carlos through the “Filipinnovation” on National Coral Restoration Program. The program aimed to promote science-based coral reef management, and establish technology pilot demo sites for coral restoration and propagation, and innovative scaled-up model for coral reef enhancement using electric mineral growth technology.

Nogas Island coral reefs to be restored. (2013, February 21). Panay News, p. 7.