Coron, Palawan - A conservation covenant was signed by Malampaya Foundation Inc. (MFI) with the local government of barangay Lajala in Coron, Samahang Mangingisda at Magsasaka ng Bgy Lajala (SMMBL), resort owners and Tamayo Foundation on August 4, 2015.

The covenant signifies the partnership of the community with MFI and resort owner stakeholders for the conservation and management of the barangay’s marine protected area slated for expansion in the coming months.

Signatories were SMMBL President Rodel Motin, Lajala Barangay Captain Allan Mundia, MFI Executive Director Karen Agabin, Coron Municipal Agriculture Officer Geronimo Gevela, Coron Frontier Resort rep Jimmy Hadsan, Balinsasayaw resort operations manager Princess Pay and Tamayo Foundation’s Ronald Relos.