Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary

08/09/2026

OIWS ICC VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!

We’ve hit our target — thank you for the overwhelming interest! Your commitment to environmental stewardship is incredible, and we’re excited to see you at the International Coastal Clean-Up at Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary on September 19, 2026.

To ensure your participation is safe, smooth, and timely, please note these important guidelines:

📅 Event Details
Assembly: 5:00 AM — OIWS Office, Sitio Bascoral, Brgy. San Vicente, Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City

Departure to Clean-Up Area: 6:00 AM sharp — please arrive early so we can start promptly!

🧭 What to Bring & Wear
Clothing: Sun-protective attire suitable for coastal terrain and conditions

Water: Bring your own reusable water bottle — stay hydrated and eco-friendly!

Every contribution — great or small — makes a difference. Together, we protect wildlife habitat, restore our coastline, and build cleaner seas for resilient communities.

To all volunteers who have received their confirmation: We look forward to welcoming you and working together for Olango Island. We hope future activities will see even greater participation from concerned citizens, helping restore and maintain a vibrant, healthy environment.🍃

Should any confirmed volunteer have further questions, please feel free to contact us via direct message on this page or send an email to: [email protected]

01/09/2026

Mabilis na Kaalaman Tungkol sa OIWS na Dapat Malaman 💡

Impormasyon → Pagpapahalaga → Pangangalaga

Alam niyo ba na mayroong pitong (7) uri ng damong-dagat o Seagrass 🌿 na matatagpuan sa loob ng Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary? Ang bawat isa ay may natatanging katangian at mahalagang papel sa ating kalikasan.

Alamin natin sila nang isa-isa, tara!

Ang ikatlo nating ibabahagi ay ang tinatawag na Dugong Grass. Tingnan ang larawan sa ibaba upang lubos na maunawaan ang katangian at kahalagahan nito.

Tandaan: Ang pag-unawa ay daan sa tunay na pangangalaga. Halina’t maging mausisa at matuto tayo! 💚🩵

27/08/2026

🌊 JOIN THE WAVE OF CHANGE: INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP 2026

Mark your calendars — September 19, 2026

The DENR Region 7 – Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary (OIWS) cordially invites all interested individuals to participate in the International Coastal Cleanup 2026, a global initiative to protect our shared marine and coastal environment.

✅ How to Register
•Secure your volunteer slot by completing the official registration form:
👉 https://forms.gle/DMmvGkM7e5hpzRFq6

📋 Registration Notice
• If joining as a group or with friends, each member is asked to register individually to ensure that everyone has carefully reviewed all important instructions and guidelines. Please share or forward this information to them.

• After submitting your registration, kindly await our confirmation. We shall notify you via your provided contact details whether your slot has been secured, along with further instructions and activity information in advance of September 19, 2026.

Every contribution, great or small, brings us closer to cleaner shores and a healthier sanctuary. Join hands with us in caring for Olango Island — because every effort truly counts.

We look forward to welcoming you at Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary! 🌿🌊

24/08/2026

🌊 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄: 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🌊

Mark your calendars for September 19, 2026 as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 7 (DENR-7) calls on all volunteers, and local communities to take part in the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup (ICC)!

From the vibrant shorelines of Cebu to the marine sanctuaries of Bohol, every effort counts toward combating marine debris and safeguarding our coastal and aquatic ecosystems.

HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE?

Choose Your Site: Pick a designated cleanup location nearest to you.

Reach out to the designated Site Coordinator of your selected site

Bring Your Gear: Wear sturdy footwear, bring reusable gloves, and pack a refillable water bottle.

📱 Scan the QR Code in the poster image or visit sites.google.com/denr.gov.ph/wed2026/home to access site registration details.

📞 Contact DENR Region 7:

Facebook:

Website: R7.denr.gov.ph

Hotline: (032) 328 3335

21/08/2026

𝗢𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 🌱

Local communities in Olango Island strengthened their knowledge and skills in mangrove conservation, including proper seedling production and nursery management, during an experiential learning activity under the OIWS Ecotourism Management Plan.

The initiative empowers communities to become active partners in mangrove restoration while exploring sustainable livelihood opportunities through legal mangrove seedling production.

Click here for more details: https://tinyurl.com/3w7d2bce

13/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day 2026 — celebrating youth aspirations and recognizing global challenges.

🌏 Happy International Youth Day 2026! 🌏

This year’s International Youth Day celebrates young people’s shared aspirations for dignity, opportunity, meaningful participation, decent work, quality education, and a sustainable future, while recognising the diverse challenges faced by young people around the world.

At the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP), we are proud to see young people bringing their passion, ideas, and leadership to the conservation of migratory waterbirds and their habitats.

The EAAFP Youth Task Force, established in 2025 with the dedicated support of the CEPA Working Group, provides an important pathway for young leaders in biodiversity conservation to engage with the Partnership and contribute to its future. At the same time, we recognise and value the many young people beyond the Youth Task Force who are contributing to conservation through research, education, community action, advocacy, creative initiatives and on-the-ground work.

We celebrate all young people who are helping shape a healthier, more connected and sustainable Flyway. Your voices, ideas and actions matter, and your leadership will help inspire the next generation of conservation. 💙

11/08/2026

𝗠𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀: 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼, 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮-𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮

Nagsama-sama ang mga residente at lokal na katuwang mula sa Barangay Sta. Rosa, Olango Island noong Agosto 6, 2026 upang palakasin ang sama-samang pagkilos para sa wastong pamamahala ng basura sa pamamagitan ng buwanang Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) gathering ng DENR 7 – Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary (OIWS). Tinalakay ang Republic Act No. 9003, mga lokal na ordinansa sa pamamahala ng basura, at mga praktikal na hakbang tulad ng paggamit ng Plastic Bottle Shredder na pinatatakbo ng barangay. Namahagi rin ng mga punla ng guyabano sa mga kalahok at Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU) upang mahikayat ang pagtatanim at pagpapaluntian ng pamayanan. Sa aktibong pakikilahok ng komunidad, naitaguyod ang kahalagahan ng sama-samang pagkilos tungo sa mas malinis, mas luntian, at mas napapanatiling Olango Island.

Basahin ang buong detalye: https://tinyurl.com/3knb4kky

10/08/2026

Mabilis na Kaalaman Tungkol sa OIWS na Dapat Malaman 💡

Impormasyon → Pagpapahalaga → Pangangalaga

Alam niyo ba na mayroong pitong (7) uri ng damong-dagat o Seagrass 🌿 na matatagpuan sa loob ng Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary? Ang bawat isa ay may natatanging katangian at mahalagang papel sa ating kalikasan.

Alamin natin sila nang isa-isa, tara!

Ang ikalawa nating ibabahagi ay ang tinatawag na Turtle Seagrass. Tingnan ang larawan sa ibaba upang lubos na maunawaan ang katangian at kahalagahan nito.

Tandaan: Ang pag-unawa ay daan sa tunay na pangangalaga. Halina’t maging mausisa at matuto tayo! 💚🩵

10/08/2026

𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗢 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗱 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘆-𝗴𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘁

Ipinagdiwang ng CENRO Cebu City ang World Ranger Day 2026 noong Agosto 5, bilang pagkilala sa katapangan, dedikasyon, at sakripisyo ng mga Bantay-gubat. Binigyang-diin nina For. Franco C. Cedro, Assistant Regional Director Jose Cleo Cary Colis, at CENRO Cebu City OIC For. Nolito A. Lapinig na ang kanilang tungkulin ay higit pa sa isang hanapbuhay—ito ay paninindigang maglingkod at protektahan ang likas na yaman, sa kabila ng panganib, mahihirap na kondisyon, at maging banta sa kanilang sariling kaligtasan.

Tampok sa pagdiriwang ang pagbabahagi ng kanilang mga karanasan at sakripisyo sa pamamagitan ng video presentation, gayundin ang paggawad ng Certificates of Recognition bilang pagkilala sa kanilang tapat na serbisyo. Taos-pusong saludo sa ating mga Bantay-gubat—mga tagapangalaga ng kagubatan at tagapagtanggol ng ating likas na yaman.

Basahin ang buong detalyi: https://tinyurl.com/2nnyn9p7