Even in a time still ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines pushes through with its fifth Maritime Archipelagic and Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) celebration this year with the theme “Our seas, Our livelihood, Our heritage: Connective Lives and Nations".

Pursuant to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Proclamation No. 316 signed in 2017, MANA Mo shall be observed every September to celebrate several maritime-related activities such as the International Coastal Clean-up Day, National Maritime Day, and Fish Conservation Week.

Government agencies, such as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and non-government entities including universities and local government units have also expressed their support to MANA Mo-related advocacies and will be conducting their respective MANA Mo-related activities.

Proclamation No. 316, s. 2017 urges the public and private sectors to initiate, support, and promote activities for the yearly observance of MANA Mo.

For more information about #ManaMo2021, please visit this Google site link: https://sites.google.com/view/manamo/about-mana-mo