Stories from the Sea (no.1|2021)
RONELO. Soldiering through uncertainty. “As any father would, I would do whatever it takes to feed my family – from electrical maintenance, some carpentry, and fishing. I think I have done a lot of side jobs on Malapascua island to get by. But just about when you think that you got everything under control, came […]
Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic
It has been one year since the Philippines had the first case of the COVID-19. It has been a year of missed haircuts, isolation, anxiety on job security, and general stupor. This event could somehow be one of the worse times of the century. The novel coronavirus has given rise to a global pandemic that […]
Community empowerment for positive change
This is the next installment of a blog written by our Site Manager, Daff, where he reflects on the value and impact of community level engagament initiatives in the Philippines. The first part of this blog can be found here: https://www.peopleandthesea.org/community-engagement-philippines/ The society’s strength is determined by its people. As most of us are aware […]
Community Engagement in the Philippines: Building a culture of sustainability
Daff joined the People and the Sea team as Site Manager in early 2020. With our volunteer expeditions currently suspended, it’s been an unusual time on site. But this has given him more time to get to know the community of Malapascua and take a closer look at the work we have been doing. Here, […]