The Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT), through its Institute of Environmental Governance (IEG), reaffirmed its leadership in advancing environmental stewardship as it hosted a specialized training on Maritime Spatial Planning and Maritime Domain Awareness on September 16, 2025, at the ASCOT-IP Building, Casiguran Campus.

Dilasag Aurora - A three-day Environmental Law Enforcement Training was successfully conducted from July 28 to 31, 2025, in the municipality of Dilasag, Aurora. The activity was attended by over 50 participants, including Bantay Dagat (Sea Patrol) members from Dilasag, Bantay Gubat (Forest Guards) from both Dilasag and Casiguran, as well as students from the Department of Forestry of the Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT).

Alabang – A three-day Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) Training was held from September 9 to 11, 2025, at The Bellevue Manila in Alabang, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the protection of the country’s maritime resources.

Guardians of the Coast: Can Quezon's New Task Force Save 80,000 Fisherfolk as Marine Ecosystems Face a Triple Threat, Including Climate Change?

Lucena City, Quezon Province – With over 700 kilometers of vulnerable coastline and the precarious livelihoods of more than 80,000 fisherfolk hanging in the balance, Quezon Province has launched a critical environmental initiative.

Palanan Isabela - In a shared commitment to protect Palanan’s rich natural resources, Tanggol Kalikasan, in partnership with the Isabela State University – Institute of Environmental Governance (IEG), successfully conducted the Environmental Law Enforcement Training last August 13–15, 2025 at the Senior Citizen’s Hall in Dicabisagan West, Palanan, Isabela.

TAYABAS CITY – The ancient stones of the Puente de Alitao, a 1793 Spanish colonial bridge, now resonate with more than just the echoes of history. They reverberate with the fervent prayers and determined footsteps of Tayabas residents and leaders united in a "LAKAD-DASAL PARA SA KALIKASAN, KATOTOHANAN; KATARUNGAN: AT KALAYAAN" (Walk-Prayer for Nature, Truth, Justice, and Freedom), led by the Mamamayan Laban sa Quarry (MLQ) of Tayabas.

Paracale - A three-day fishery law enforcement training from July 29 to 31, 2025, was held attended by over 20 dedicated Bantay Dagat from the municipalities of Daet and Paracale, Camarines Norte aimed to strengthen their capacity to protect our marine resources.

BALER, AURORA – From May 25 to 31, 2025, a training program titled 'Harnessing Geospatial Technologies for Environmental Governance: Empowering Local Government Personnel and NGOs with GIS and Remote Sensing Skills' was held at the Aurora State College of Technology School of Forestry and Environmental Science.