Welcome to the Olmasa Foundation's new website!
The Olotayan Marine Sanctuary (OL-MA-SA) Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 2006 by classmates of Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion High School Class 1969. Our mission statement is to be advocates in the conservation, rehabilitation and protection of the Olotayan Marine Sanctuary, promoting a community-run coastal waters conservation program that will guarantee a sustainable source of income and livelihood for the local inhabitants of Olotayan Island and Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines.
2011 update
by Gus on Sunday, October 9th, 2011 at 6:44pm
The local elections have long come and gone, and by its actions, the current city administration has shown it is serious in protecting the Olotayan Marine Sanctuary. The Olotayan fishermen have confirmed that illegal encroachment into the marine sanctuary has stopped.
Powell del Rosario, a longtime supporter for marine conservaton who is an avid scuba diver and also an elected Roxas city counselor reports: "The artificial reefs near olotayan now houses a lot of fishes.. I have talked to the Regional Director of the Bureau of Fisheries about this and she has given me her commitment to give us 3M worth of additional artificial reef." It was Powell's diving team that initiated the project of artificial reefs around Olotayan island several years ago.
This is encouraging news for all of us and we will continue to campaign and disseminate information for the continuing protection and rehabilitation of the Olotayan marine sanctuary. Ann Guerrero
2010 Update
by Amber on Saturday, October 16th, 2010 at 7:29am
The annual 2009 meeting went well. It was held at Nonoy Rudy and Pilot Beloso's house. Unfortunately, the previous administration of ex-Mayor Bermejo held the Olotayan Marine Sanctuary as a low priority. The Class '69 members went to Olotayan and personally handed out the donated clothes, books and toys to the Olotayan kids. They distributed educational leaflets to build up awareness of the preservation of Olotayan Marine Sanctuary. They hope the new administration of Mayor Celino will prioritize and support the efforts of OLMASA Foundation.
2009 OLMASA FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEETING
by Ann on Sunday, March 1st, 2009 at 4:05pm
The 2009 Olmasa Foundation annual meeting of CPC HS Class'69 will be held on April 17th at 6:00 pm., Roxas City, Capiz. The guest speaker will be the PNP Provincial Director. The venue will be announced later.