News and Updates
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Empowering Young Conservationists: Sea Turtle 101 Workshop and Coastal Cleanup at Taboc Beach
A Sea Turtle 101 Workshop was successfully conducted for 300 students of Taboc Elementary School, beginning with a coastal cleanup along Taboc Beach—one of the key nesting sites for sea turtles. A total of 53 students, including members of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and student leaders, participated in removing debris to help maintain a…
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Community-Led Conservation: Sea Turtle Nest Discovered and Protected in Bauang, La Union
A sea turtle nest containing 107 eggs was discovered along the beach in Bauang, La Union, by local resident Clarence Cacdac. Upon spotting turtle tracks, Cacdac immediately reported the finding to Barangay Pudoc Fisherfolk President Ricardo Navarro. In coordination with Nelson Luna from the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), the nest was safely…
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CURMA Wins National Outstanding Volunteer Organization Award
CURMA (Coastal Underwater Resource Management Actions) has been honored as the National Outstanding Volunteer Organization (Nonprofit Category) by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA). The prestigious award was presented on December 12 at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila, recognizing CURMA’s exceptional commitment to community empowerment and the promotion of volunteerism…
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CURMA Recognized as Most Outstanding Volunteer Organization in the Region
CURMA (Coastal Underwater Resource Management Actions) has been honored as the Most Outstanding Volunteer Organization (Non-Profit) in the region by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA). This prestigious award acknowledges CURMA’s invaluable contributions to community empowerment and its advocacy for volunteerism as a way of life. The organization extends its…
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CURMA and Security Bank Lead Coastal Cleanup at San Juan’s Sea Turtle Nesting Site
On November 23, 2024, CURMA (Coastal Underwater Resource Management Actions) and Security Bank spearheaded a large-scale beach cleanup at San Juan, a crucial sea turtle nesting site. As part of the North Luzon Travel Expo 2024 (NLTEx), organized by the Department of Tourism – Philippines, the event mobilized 300 volunteers who collectively removed 750 pounds…
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CURMA Hosts Sea Turtle 101 for Saleng Cluster Homeschoolers
On November 30, CURMA conducted a Sea Turtle 101 session for the Saleng Cluster, a community of Baguio-Benguet homeschooling families following the Charlotte Mason Method. The event featured interactive conservation activities, beginning with a coastal cleanup where 33 young learners and their parents took an active role in protecting the environment. Participants then planted trees,…