(From Left to Right: ABS-CBN Foundation Managing Director Roberta L. Lopez-Feliciano, UNIQLO Philippines Chief Operating Officer Ms. Geraldine Sia and ABS-CBN Foundation Bantay Kalikasan Program Officer in Charge Sarah A. Agcaoili)
Partnership implements reef, seagrass, and mangrove monitoring activities in Mabini, Batangas, to empower communities in marine protection
UNIQLO Philippines has teamed up with ABS-CBN Foundation (AFI), bringing to life the Citizen Science Program 2024 that aims to contribute to a sustainable future for the people and the planet.
The exciting partnership underscores UNIQLO’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact and highlighting the importance of caring for the environment and society. AFI’s Citizen Science Program is an initiative of its environment preservation arm, Bantay Kalikasan, designed to empower communities through collaboration between residents and scientists.
UNIQLO and AFI’s tie-up, which started in May 2024, engages communities in Mabini, Batangas to participate in various initiatives to protect the sea’s natural resources, together with the help of AFI’s network of scientists. Through the Citizen Science program, members of the communities will be trained to monitor coral reefs and marine protected areas. The program will also develop a Natural Resources Management plan that can easily be implemented by the community, along with a system for household waste management and livelihood opportunities for the people therein.


