Around 80 volunteers from SEACHAMP International Export, MAC PSG Ventures, Inc., and the Batangas Eagles Club joined forces with representatives of the local government of Lemery, Batangas in planting 2,000 mangrove seedlings in an 8,000-square meter area along the coast of Palanas in Lemery. The DENR continues to welcome participation in its environmental activities or initiatives in other environmental endeavors. Those interested may contact the Strategic Alliance and Environmental Partnership Division of the Strategic Communication and Initiatives Service by sending an email to scis.saepd@denr.gov.ph, or by calling them up at (02) 8926-8346.