Coron, Palawan — Various stakeholders celebrated the launch of an expanded marine protected area on June 22, 2016 at Lajala, Coron that was legislated on March 21, 2016 through municipal resolution number 50 series of 2016.
The expansion enabled the coverage of additional biologically-significant areas that include fringing reefs and lush mangrove areas surrounding Lajala island.
Malampaya Foundation Inc. entered into a conservation agreement with stakeholders of the island in August 2015 to foster cooperation and partnership for marine biodiversity conservation and coastal resource management actions that aim to regenerate damaged reefs, mangroves and beach forest areas, among others.