Reaffirming its commitment to support communities and the environment, Chevron Philippines Inc. marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants has extended its Marine Protected Area project in Barangay Poro in San Fernando City, La Union for another six months or until this June. The Poro MPA project, which started in 2013 and is funded through a P7.2-million grant from CPI, has helped forge public-private partnerships. It has also set up self-reliant people’s organization and established a sustainable livelihood for the community. The Poro MPA project is co-managed with the Poro Sea Lovers Association, a people’s organization based in Barangay Poro. Select members of the PSLA are also part of the Poro MPA Management Council and Bantay Dagat, which oversee the management, patrolling, monitoring, law enforcement and integration of the Poro MPA into the city’s MPA network.

Chevron extends La Union marine sanctuary project. (2019, June 18). Manila Standard, p. B4.