Mangrove Rehabilitation in Buenavista: AMICI’s Ongoing Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Written by Rey John L. Salonoy
BUENAVISTA, Bohol – Artemis Marine and Industrial Construction, Inc. (AMICI) continues to uphold its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through active environmental initiatives along the coastal area where the shipyard is located. One of its most notable efforts is the development of a mangrove nursery, a project that reflects the company’s commitment to both engineering excellence and sustainability.
Even before AMICI began full operations in 2022 and its official inauguration in November 2025, the company had already started efforts to grow and nurture mangroves in the area. This early initiative was led by its personnel, showing dedication beyond its core activities of shipbuilding and repair.
The mangrove nursery was established in recognition of the vital role mangroves play in protecting shorelines, preserving marine biodiversity, and contributing to carbon sequestration. Through this project, AMICI aims to reduce its ecological footprint and contribute to the long-term resilience of the coastal environment.
Community-Driven Mangrove Tree Planting Activity
On June 26, 2019, a large-scale mangrove rehabilitation project was conducted in Barangay Cruz, Buenavista, covering a total area of 25,626.28 square meters. This initiative was led by Concrete Solutions, Inc. (CSI) -– former name of AMICI — as part of its CSR program, in collaboration with the Municipality of Buenavista, headed by Hon. Mayor Dave Duallo, and DENR CENRO – Talibon.
More than 115 local volunteers participated in the activity, including representatives from DSWD Buenavista, Barangay Cruz (headed by Brgy. Captain Perlita Torregosa and its Sangguniang Barangay members), and the Banacon Fisherfolks and Mangrove Planters (BFMP), led by Mr. Dioscorro Canlubo. CSI also sent 10 of its representatives and covered the full cost of the activity.
The implementation was led by BFMP, which supplied 55,500 propagules of Rhizophora (locally known as tongki) from Banacon Island, Getafe, Bohol. The species was chosen due to its high survival rate, as recommended by BFMP. Before the planting, Mr. Canlubo gave a short orientation on the proper techniques for planting the propagules and emphasized their environmental significance.
The planting site was divided into 111 clusters, each containing 500 propagules, spaced 2–3 meters apart, depending on the classification of the muddy soil and the presence of rocks. This clustered approach was designed to ensure higher survival rates.
The mangrove efforts in Barangay Cruz—both by community-led groups and AMICI’s initiatives—demonstrate a shared commitment to environmental care. AMICI’s ongoing operation of its mangrove nursery reinforces its role not only as a shipbuilding facility but also as a responsible corporate citizen contributing to the protection and rehabilitation of its coastal surroundings.
Today, the success of the 2019 mangrove planting is visibly reflected in the flourishing mangroves along the coastline surrounding AMICI is proof of what long-term, community-driven efforts can achieve.
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