Safeguarding the seas is part of Tagum City’s sustainability initiatives, and Mayor Rellon personally takes on the task in this #MayorsChallengePh video! Civic groups and NGOs join the local government in building artificial coral reefs to support fish populations in the aptly called “I’M SEACURE” program. They also work together to keep a mangrove nursery. Aside from protecting life underwater (SDG 14), these collaborative efforts contribute to food security in Tagum and beyond. #UrbanOctoberPh
Tagum Mayor Advocates Marine Protection! #MayorsChallengePh
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