On August 1, 2025, the JBLFMU Community Extension Services (CES) Coordinator conducted an orientation for JBLCF Bacolod alumni and employees at JBLCF Puerto del Mar, with a focus on the university’s initiatives in the Igang Bay Marine Sanctuary (IBMS). The session highlighted CES programs in community development, environmental protection, education, livelihood, health, safety, and values formation, showcasing best practices in marine conservation.
Special emphasis was given to IBMS, recognized as one of the Top 10 Outstanding Locally Declared Marine Protected Areas in the Philippines (2019) and its First Place award in the PACUCOA Search for Best CES Programs (2020). The immersion aimed to inspire participants to actively support and sustain IBMS conservation efforts, reinforcing JBLFMU’s mission of fostering environmental stewardship and community engagement.