For "YOU"

Ive never been, the who raise my hand

Ive never been, the one who step my feet

That was not me and now that's who i am

Because of you I am standing tall 

And I am believing on you,

My heart is full of endless gratitude

You were the one,the one to guide me through, 

the one who will teach me the right,

Now I can see, I can feel , and I believe

It's only just beginning

Do I make you proud? do I make you proud?

That's the only Question o my mind right now.

Stronger that I've ever been now

Never been afraid of standing out,

Never been afraid of facing all the troubles nor problems.

Do I make you proud? do I make you proud?

I guess I've learned to question is to grow

That you still have faith, Is all I need to know

I've learned to love, my selfish part of me.

I've learned to walk on the road I believe

I've learned to face my unsolution problems

And I've learned a lot because of YOU. 

The Culajao Mangrove Ecopark

* The establishment of the ecopark became a deterrence to mangrove cutting because there are always people around who can witness any illegal activities done in the vicinity.

* Variety of fish species also increased including the volume of fish catch and shells gathered

* After 10 months of protection of th old trees and planting of new ones, the number of shrimp gatherers increased from 20 to 45, hand picking shrimps with the aid of sibot.

* The eco-park increased awareness among barangay residents on the belittled the project and mocked the members of KACUSA as they labor to plan mangroves.

* The coming of visitors compelled residents to implement solid waste management.Months before the opening of the ecopark, SWM orientations were conducted relative to ecopark operations but nobody was moving until the day before the inauguration.

* The ecopark is now providing a significant income to fisher-folk members of KACUSA through entrance fees, rental of facilities, foods catering, SPA, mangrove seedlings, souvenirs,and sale of other foods products and beverages, including tips from visitors.

* Aside from the regular ecopark income, they are now transacted for catering by visitors who have tasted their delicacies.

* The project is opening up to more entrepreneurial opportunities to fisher folks and other barangay residents; a real alternative livelihood that can lessen fishing pressure.

* The project is a way to empowering the participants mentally, socially, economically, spirituality including their place when they are not available.

* The socio-economic aspect of the project had a multiplier effect to the barangay residents.

* Barangay Culajao is beginning to be known because of the culajao mangrove ecopark which little by little will infuse development in the area.

* The eco-park is now serving as an educational recreation facility on mangrove ecosystem. Indeed as envisioned, the ecopark will become a mangrove laboratory. 

* Owners of adjacent fishponds are now made aware of the easement that should be observed as negotiation is going on for the Right of Way to the project site.

*The initiative to rehabilitate the mangroves caught interest of many civic groups and companies who expressed their interest of participate as part of their corporate social responsibility.

* Visitors evaluate form is provided to solicit suggestions and feedback.

* The association secures business permit yearly. They also have official receipts issued for payments received.

* Innovations are continuously introduced to the project to respond to the needs of visitors and the challenges of the times while maintaining the integrity of the eco-system and local culture.

* Gathering of plastic entangled in mangrove root by KACUSA members is making the community aware of the harm it can do to mangroves.

* The fisher folks are encouraged to tell their stories and sing their composed songs to visitors.The documentation of their songs.

*Through the process of seeing project results, they get motivated and passionate about what they are doing and is passed on their children as they let them take over their duties when they are not available.

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