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2008

ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Bantay Kalikasan (AFIBK), in partnership with Dr. Gerry Ortega, launches five ecotourism projects in Puerto Princesa, Palawan: Bacungan River cruise, Pambato Reef snorkeling, dolphin watching at Puerto Princesa Bay, firefly watching at Iwahig River and rock climbing at Ugong Rock.

The group also launches two projects in Bicol: village immersion in Girawan and the Matnog ecological adventure.

2010

The Iwahig River ecotourism project wins at the Pacific Asia Travel Association Gold Awards.

2011

Dr. Ortega is shot and killed in January, reportedly because of his vocal antimining stance.

AFI managing director Gina Lopez takes on the fight against mining, launching the No to Mining in Palawan signature campaign.

2012

The Bantay Kalikasan Eco Academy is put up in Brooke’s Point. This is a living ecotourism camp that features classes on environmental awareness and preservation on Palawan’s indigenous cultural heritage through indoor and outdoor activities.

The Sibuyan Island projects are launched initially in Magdiwang and San Fernando, two of the three municipalities; also unveiled are the projects in neighboring Cobrador Island.

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