ZSL’s Philippine Rise Ocean Conservation Area Project Manager, Mr. Alain Maulion, held a brief meeting with Focal Persons of Fisheries Management Area 1 (FMA 1), Atty. Arsenio S. Bañares and Dr. Emma L. Ballad, to discuss the strategic direction and key activities for the project in 2025. The discussions focused on reinforcing collaboration and advancing marine conservation efforts in the area.
Following the meeting, Mr. Maulion paid a courtesy call to RD Angel Encarnacion, FMA 1 Management Board Chair, to further strengthen partnerships and ensure continued support for the conservation initiative.
The meeting highlights the party’s ongoing commitment to achieving the 30×30 conservation goal, which aims to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030.






