16 April 2009
N8 51.086 E119 55.042
Rangers – NAVY
Jhing mans the radar and radio 24/7 - Team Leader: Elmer “Jhing” F. de los Santos
Secille tills their little garden for the ranger's vegetable needs - Secille G. Balot
Romy assists in catching a baby booby for bird banding - Romeo “Romy” O. Bellezo
Richard sings, cooks and yes handles a rifle just in case intruders appear - Richard C. Iglesias
Rangers – TMO (Tubbataha Management Office)
Seconds strictly counts passengers onboard each visiting dive boat - Segundo “Seconds” F. Conales Jr.
Manny skillfully handles a green turtle the best way without hurting the animal - Noel “Manny” A. Bundal
Ranger – WWF Philippines
Choy monitoring coral health with regular transect work on the reef - Eulalio “Choy” D. Calagui Jr.
Rangers – LGU (Local Government Unit)
Anguy gathering COTS and taking care of a basket full of reef monsters - Jolver “Anguy” Calingao
Backs with his barbeque COTS - ranger style - Marco “Backs” Bungar
These guys are about ready to go home after being in the station from January 24 of this year. Their three-month ranger watch is almost over, and they will be picked up by Tubbataha Management Office manager Angelique Songco.
Angelique. The Woman Power behind the rangers!