The SPC plan to rehabilitate the coral reefs is upon the instructions of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Coral reefs in Pandan was heavily damaged by super typhoon 'Yolanda.'
The SPC for several years has successfully grown typhoon resilient coral reefs protection program through the 'Filipinovation' program of the DOST in this resort island.
The 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army (PA), the municipal government of Pandan and the Phaidon Resort, trained by the DOST on the said coral reforestation program, is helping in the project.
Report said that the PA diving team recently finished their environmental project in Anini-y, Antique and is now helping the SPC in the said endeavor.The team is also eyeing the Libertad-Pandan-Sebaste-Culasi (LIPASECU) Baywide Management Council to join them in the project.
AFfw years ago, local government units in Northern Antique formed the LIPASECU to oversee environmental protection in the coastal areas in their respective locality.
The SPC believed that if this project would become successful, this will compliment the diving industry in nearby Boracay as Pandan also has existing white sand beaches.
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