Bauan Global Grant: A Living Legacy Beneath the Waves
Beneath the waters of Bauan, Batangas, 200 innovative artificial reef structures called REEFBUDS stand as a testament to Rotary’s commitment to marine conservation.
The US$40,589 Global Grant GG2233728, “Rehabilitation of Volcano-Damaged Marine Ecosystem with New Technology Artificial Reefs,” became the first Environmental Global Grant of Rotary International District 3830. Applied for in Rotary Year 2021–2022, approved on October 14, 2022, and led by LCP Gigi Uy and IPDG Joji Tan, the project was successfully completed on July 24, 2026.
Our Impact at a Glance
200 REEFBUDS deployed
2,500 beneficiaries
20 volunteer participants
1,240 volunteer service hours
100% project completion
₱2.889 million in reported project contributions
Made possible through Rotary Districts 3830, 3310 (Singapore), and 3300 (Malaysia), The Rotary Foundation, Batangas State University, LGU Bauan, DENR, DOT, Bantay-Dagat, and community partners, the project combines artificial reef technology, scientific monitoring, and community stewardship.
Its enduring legacy is the Bauan Marine Stewardship Commitment, signed by project stakeholders to sustain marine protection, responsible fishing, scientific monitoring, environmental education, and complementary livelihoods for fishing families.
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The accompanying underwater photographs offer a glimpse of the marine environment that this pioneering initiative seeks to restore and protect.
Our grant may be completed, but our commitment to Bauan’s marine ecosystem continues.
Protecting Marine Life • Restoring Ecosystems • Building Sustainable Communities
