LIMAY, Bataan — The Young Bataeños for Environmental Advocacy Network (YoungBEAN) in coordination with the Nuclear/Coal-Free Bataan Movement (NFBM) launched mangrove planting and coastal clean-up in Barangay Alangan in Limay, Bataan Sunday.
Derek Cabe of NFBM said more than 200 young people in partnership with Pangisda Pilipinas, KaBaRo, Youth for Nationalism and Democracy in cooperation with the local fisherfolk association of Alangan and the local barangay council of Alangan joined the activity.
Organized annually by NFBM and YoungBEAN with a three-part mangrove tree planting and coastal clean-up series, this year’s activity had “Restore our Seas, Restore our Planet” for its theme.
The initiative aims to engage the public, especially the youth-in ocean protection and to strengthen solidarity with local fisherfolk for marine biodiversity sustainability, Cabe said.
This last event partnered with Concentrix Alabang 1,2,3 and Mall of Asia, whose employees made up about 250 of the nearly 300 participants.
“The activity also raised awareness about broader environmental issues such as plastic pollution and the impacts of coal and nuclear power on local ecosystems, with NFBM and YoungBEAN advocating for sustainable practices and urging prioritization of environmental protection over industrial interests,” Cabe said.
She said that NFBM and YoungBEAN have intensified efforts through these initiatives to raise awareness and help preserve the remaining mangrove areas in Bataan for the sustainability and future of coming generations.
Cabe said the group has actively encouraged participants to engage in direct actions that promote the welfare of our environment. “By involving themselves in activities such as mangrove planting, coastal clean-ups, and community awareness campaigns, participants not only contribute to the restoration and protection of vital ecosystems but also become advocates for sustainable living.”
“Through these hands-on experiences, the group fosters a deeper connection to nature and empowers individuals-especially the youth-to take responsibility and lead initiatives that safeguard our planet for future generations,” Cabe added. Photo: Derek Cabe-NFBM
