The Ecology Center of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) recently launched a series of activities for Climate Change Consciousness Week which also coincides with SBMA’s 33rd anniversary in Subic Bay Freeport.
Below are photos of pocket events which kick-off on November 14 and culminates on the 17th Recyclable Collection Event at the Mini Golf Course on November 19, 2025.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Zambales provincial head Enrique Tacbad checks on FLOKRA: Robotic Flocculation System – using Okra for micro plastic removal in aquatic system, an entry to the Basura Buster Coastal Innovation contest held Friday, November 14, 2025 in Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center.
Botolan National High School students, together with their adviser Karleen Dumangas, receive awards for Project BinJamin, their entry to the Basura Buster Coastal Innovation contest, and Basura Buster Everyday Sea Saver Award presented by Century Tuna, from SBMA Ecology Center OIC Ms. Rossell L. Abuyo (3rd from right), Department of Trade and Industry –Zambales Division Chief Neil John Fabay (2nd from left), and Century Tuna representative Ms. Jude Anne Culangan (2nd from right), during the opening of the 17th Recyclable Collection Event exhibit, a part of the Climate Change Consciousness Week celebration coinciding with the SBMA 33rd anniversary in Subic Bay Freeport.
Regional Science High School students emerge as the overall winner for their entry FLOKRA: Robotic Flocculation System, in the Basura Buster Coastal Innovation contest. SBMA Ecology Center OIC Ms. Rossell L. Abuyo (2nd from right), Department of Trade and Industry –Zambales Division Chief Neil John Fabay (left), and Century Tuna representative Ms. Jude Anne Culangan (right), gave the award.
The FLOKRA uses Okra for microplastic removal in the aquatic system.
Barretto Senior High School students, together with their adviser Romnick O. Seguiban , receive the Community Sea Saver Award presented by Century Tuna for their W.I.S.E. (Wire-mesh Installation for Sustainable Environment), in the SalikSEAk Project Proposal Competition.
Barretto Senior High School receive the SalikSEAk , for their outstanding effort in developing practical community-based strategies to reduce solid waste to save our seas.
The award was handed over by SBMA Ecology Center OIC Ms. Rossell L. Abuyo (2nd from right), Department of Trade and Industry –Zambales Division Chief Neil John Fabay (2nd from left), and Century Tuna representative Ms. Jude Anne Culangan (3rd from right).
Pamatawan Elementary School Teacher Eric M. Dumlao engages school children in a Climate Change Stories 2025 storytelling session at the Banaue Event Center of Pacific Ace Building in Subic Bay Freeport on Tuesday, November 18.
SBMA Employees and students participate in the Green Runway Eco Fashion Show during the 17th Recyclable Collection Event at the Mini Golf Course.
(Ang Pahayagan photos / JUN DUMAGUING)
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