The Scholars

The Scholarship Programme was a unique initiative practiced by CCC that aimed to increase capacity within the Philippines through immersive, practical training; providing stakeholders with the tools and skills to successfully manage their marine resources sustainably. The need to build capacity in Southern Leyte, and the Philippines, was crucial and that our reach within the Philippines was limited, thus the Scholarship Programme ensured the development of conservation advocates to continue our ethos throughout the Philippines. 

The Scholarship Programme provided opportunities to national Filipino students and community members that demonstrated a clear intent and passion for conservation, and a wish to pursue this passion further. The opportunity to attend was available to one Filipino national every month following a rigorous application process. During a 4-week period, scholars received all of the training experienced by paying, international volunteers free of-charge (excluding costs of personal insurance). This included gaining a SCUBA PADI Open and Advanced Open Water certification, First Aid training through CCC’s Expedition Care Programme (ECP) and CCC’s Skills Development Programme (SDP).

Whilst undertaking the programme, scholars formed an integral part of our scientific survey team, implementing proposed MPA assessments. Upon completion of the Scholarship Programme, scholars gained certifications, knowledge and skills in coral reef ecology, marine resource management, species identification, data collection methods and data assimilation techniques; all relevant tools to enable proactiveness within their resident communities.
Felina Basco Roxanne Valdestamon Bea Banzuela Mary Ting
Nova Almine Juan Arcilla Stephen Banes Porferio Timblaco
Jollibee Looc Bryan Madera Trisha Cruz Gill Gabriel Villanco
Jo Annie Corvera Junelyn Vergara Mary Jane Coquia James Asuncion
Mela Cabayan Peter Valenzuela Nicole Tejano Tara Abrina
Rhea Luciano Jose Santos April Nazaret Kristine Aura Daga
Jason Tuang-Tuang Lovely Heyres Kimberley Mamburam Agatha Henry
Jen Horn Maria Gallmann Marvin Gonzales Ricardo Syling
Janvie Lumakang Alvin Biay Jinefer Eusebio Zhandrez Brito
Dionn Hubag Jairus Josol Jon Cabiles Jules Butlig
Jamaica Alcedo Angeline Lacson Alenah Dy Dionn Francis Hubag
Angela Cabales Jay Quiliste Rouenne de Castro Jan Japay
Marion Bacabac Carmela Novilla Nikka Alonso Victor Villero
Edmundo Cruz Jon Cabiles Andrea Gaurana Vincent Gado
Yelena Duarte Monica Ricafort Kristine Tingzon Rean Baldoza
Adrian Medina Jessa Cortes Ryan Palacol Jesus Fetil
Gizelle Lim Joaquin Lacson Lester Tabada Janine Dimzon
Debbie Bartolo Iris Abrigo Mary Jane Lamoste Samuel Amor
Grace Quiton Jerome Napala