One Pawikan Initiative

Today, we stand in solidarity with the millions of Filipino fisherfolk whose hard work sustains our communities and strengthens our food security.

We commend Cong. Leila De Lima for delivering a privilege speech recognizing the invaluable contributions of our fisherfolk and highlighting the challenges they continue to face. This serves as a timely reminder that our fisherfolk are rights-holders deserving of protection, support, and meaningful representation.

One Pawikan Initiative is honored to join fellow advocates from Oceana, Mangrove Matters PH, and Wetlands International in advancing the rights, welfare, and sustainable livelihoods of Filipino fishing communities.

Para sa ating mga mangingisda—proteksyon, suporta, at hustisya. 🎣✊🇵🇭

🌊 Together for our oceans.

One Pawikan Initiative extends its heartfelt gratitude to the DENR Biodiversity Management Bureau for inviting us to be part of the Month of the Ocean 2026 Culminating Activity and the launch of the Ocean Nexus Network.

We are honored to stand alongside fellow advocates, organizations, and communities committed to protecting our marine ecosystems and empowering the people who depend on them.

Sa karagatang masigla, kaya natin. 💙🌎

𝙃𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙪𝙥𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖. 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙞 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙗𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙣, 𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙪𝙮𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙧𝙖.

Ngayong 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, bigyang-boses ang ating mga tagapagtanggol ng dagat.

Samahan kami sa 𝐊𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐭: 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐊𝐌 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐚 at makiisa sa panawagang protektahan ang ating municipal waters!

📍 Sunken Garden, UP Diliman
📅 Hunyo 7, 2026 (Linggo), 7:00 AM

Bakit kaya, kahit napapaligiran tayo ng dagat, nananatili pa ring naghihirap ang ating mga artisanong mangingisda?

Sa likod ng bawat huling isda ay mga kuwento ng pag-asa, pakikibaka, at patuloy na paglalayag para mabuhay.

Samahan kami sa 𝘒𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘵: 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘒𝘔 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘥𝘢 — isang pagtitipon na magdadala sa mga kabataan at komunidad ng municipal fisherfolk sa iisang espasyo ng pakikinig, pagkukuwento, at pakikiisa.

Magbabahagi tayo ng mga tunay na karanasan mula sa baybayin, titipunin ang mga nararanasang katotohanan ng ating mga mangingisda, at sama-samang palalakasin ang kanilang mga tinig upang mas marami ang makarinig at makialam.

📍 Sunken Garden, UP Diliman, Quezon City
📅 7 June 2026 (Sunday)
⏰ 7:00 AM

Bukas ito para sa lahat ng nais makiisa at manindigan para sa ating mga komunidad ng mangingisda.

Tara sa — kwentuhan ng kabataan at mga mangingisda. 🌊

📅 June 7, 2026 (Linggo)
📍 UP Sunken Garden
⏰ 7:00 AM

Magdala ng bukas na puso sa pakikinig — at simpleng thank-you gift kung nais. 💙

“Maginaw po ba sa bangka kung magdamag ka sa laot?
“Mahirap ba mga lesson niyo sa school?”

Kung magsama sa isang lugar ang mga estudyante at mga mangingisda, ano kaya ang itatanong nila sa isa’t-isa?

Alamin at sumali sa , isang tagpuan—at kwentuhan—ng kabataan at mga bumibisitang mangingisda.

📅 June 7, 2026 (Linggo)
📍UP Sunken Garden
⏰ 7:00AM

Magbaon ng pusong bukas sa pakikinig (at simpleng thank-you gift na rin sa mangingisda, kung may gustong ipaabot!).

🌊🐢 Dive into the Month of the Ocean 2026 celebration with us!

The One Pawikan Initiative invites everyone to drop by our interactive booth tomorrow, May 28, 2026, at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center as we celebrate our shared commitment to marine conservation and ocean resilience.

In partnership with the Coastal and Marine Division of the DENR Biodiversity Management Bureau, we’ve prepared exciting activities, educational materials, and engaging conversations about protecting our seas and marine wildlife. 🌿🌎

Come visit us, learn more about ocean conservation, and be part of the movement for healthier oceans and thriving coastal ecosystems.

See you there, Ocean Champs! ⚓🌊

From ridge to reef, the call for ocean resilience echoed strongly at the 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, held last May 23, 2026 at the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetlands Park as part of the Month of the Ocean 2026 celebration.

One Pawikan Initiative Founder and Lead Convener, Mark David S. De Guzman, delivered a discussion on “𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 – 𝐁𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐲,” amplifying the urgent call to conserve and protect the remaining biodiversity of Manila Bay before it is too late.

Coinciding with World Turtle Day, the forum also highlighted an important message: marine turtles still thrive within Manila Bay’s waters, reminding us that these ecosystems continue to serve as vital habitats deserving protection and restoration.

One Pawikan Initiative likewise mounted an interactive booth during the event, engaging participants through conversations and awareness activities centered on marine conservation, wetlands protection, and ocean stewardship.

Together, may we continue to sail for change toward healthier coasts, thriving wetlands, and living seas for future generations. 🌊🐢🌿

🌊 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT |

Yesterday, May 23, 2026, the One Pawikan Initiative took part in the “Sail for Change: Youth Forum on Wetlands and Ocean Resilience” at the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park in celebration of World Turtle Day. 🐢

Through engaging activities, conversations, and interactive learning sessions, the initiative joined fellow youth leaders, environmental advocates, and participants in promoting awareness on wetlands, ocean resilience, biodiversity conservation, and marine turtle protection.

The event became a meaningful platform to inspire collective action for healthier oceans and thriving coastal ecosystems — reminding everyone that protecting our pawikans also means protecting the future of our planet. 💚

Thank you to everyone who joined and celebrated World Turtle Day with us!

🐢 Did you know? The Philippines is home to 12 turtle species — 5 marine turtles and 7 freshwater turtles — thriving in our oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands across the country.

This World Turtle Day, let us celebrate these ancient ocean navigators and freshwater guardians that play a vital role in keeping our ecosystems healthy and balanced. From the gentle marine turtles of our seas to the rare freshwater turtles found in our forests and rivers, every species deserves protection.

Together, let us protect their habitats, reduce pollution, and ensure that future generations will continue to witness these incredible creatures in the wild. 🌊💚

One Pawikan Initiative is honored to share that its Founder and Lead Convener, Mark David S. De Guzman, has been invited to serve as a Resource Speaker for the 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 🐢

Mark will deliver a presentation on the topic:
“𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 – 𝐁𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐲” 🌊

📅 May 23, 2026
📍 Las Piñas–Parañaque Wetland Park

This forum serves as an important platform for advancing youth engagement in wetlands conservation, marine ecosystem protection, and ocean resilience. Through meaningful dialogue and collective action, we continue to strengthen our shared commitment toward safeguarding Manila Bay and promoting a sustainable future for coastal communities and biodiversity.