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The Tubbataha Rangers

16 April 2009

Rangers – NAVY

  •  Team Leader: Elmer “Jhing” F. de los Santos
Jhing mans the radar and radio 24/7

Jhing mans the radar and radio 24/7

  • Secille G. Balot
Secille tills their little garden for the ranger's vegetable needs

Secille tills their little garden for the ranger’s vegetable needs

  •  Romeo “Romy” O. Bellezo
  • Romy assists in catching a baby booby for bird banding

    Romy assists in catching a baby booby for bird banding

  • Richard C. Iglesias
  • Richard sings, cooks and yes handles a rifle just in case intruders appear

    Richard sings, cooks and yes handles a rifle just in case intruders appear

    Rangers – TMO (Tubbataha Management Office)

    •  Segundo “Seconds” F. Conales Jr.
    Seconds strictly counts passengers onboard each visiting dive boat

    Seconds strictly counts passengers onboard each visiting dive boat

    • Noel “Manny” A. Bundal
    Manny skillfully handles a green turtle the best way without hurting the animal

    Manny skilfully handles a green turtle the best way without hurting the animal

    Ranger – WWF Philippines

    •  Eulalio “Choy” D. Calagui Jr.
    Choy monitoring coral health with regular transect work on the reef

    Choy monitoring coral health with regular transect work on the reef

    Rangers – LGU (Local Government Unit)

    • Jolver “Anguy” Calingao
    Anguy gathering COTS and taking care of a basket full of reef monsters

    Anguy gathering COTS and taking care of a basket full of reef monsters

    •  Marco “Backs” Bungar
    Backs with his barbeque COTS - ranger style

    Backs with his barbeque COTS – ranger style

    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. Woman Power behind the rangers!

    Angelique. The Woman Power behind the rangers!

     

     

     

    About the Author:

    Stella was born in Manila, Philippines in 1965. She studied anthropology but ended up in advertising, producing radio and TV commercials for 7 years. After quitting advertising, she ventured into the freelance world in Manila producing video documentaries for a publishing house, government agencies, non govenmental organisations, and the academe. She moved on to producing books and had a stint at working with foreign production companies visiting Manila. Stella, now based in Cairns, produces photo stories with her husband Jürgen Freund.