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This year\u2019s theme is \u201cConvergence of PMMSN Members Through Engaged Participation\u201d. We will all converge at Vigan City where we aim to strengthen our participation and networking among and within the chapters. We will also review our Action Plan in order to further our goals on:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”48px” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”88e419a0-0ff7-4c18-8049-ba433c4658fc” ul_line_height=”1.9em” header_3_font_size=”22px” header_3_line_height=”1.6em” header_4_font=”Arial||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2C325D” header_4_font_size=”19px” custom_margin=”0px||12px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” border_color_top=”#cccccc” border_color_bottom=”#cccccc” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n This symposium gathered 15 PMMSN chapters from around the Philippines, whose members include officials of government institutions, stakeholders of coastal communities, and those from the medical and academic institutions, industry and non-government agencies, in order to share experiences about marine mammals strandings in the country. Chapter updates were presented and important scientific information from various research and the database were shared. An ambassador from SeaWorld Busch Gardens Conservation Fund also presented the work done by the organization and how PMMSN plays a role in it. Participants from Thailand and Malaysia also attended this year\u2019s symposium. It was truly a celebration of PMMSN\u2019s 10 awesome years! #10awesomeyearsPMMSN<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”48px” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”88e419a0-0ff7-4c18-8049-ba433c4658fc” ul_line_height=”1.9em” header_3_font_size=”22px” header_3_line_height=”1.6em” header_4_font=”Arial||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2C325D” header_4_font_size=”19px” custom_margin=”0px||36px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||24px||false|false” border_color_top=”#cccccc” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#cccccc” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Download the Symposium Proceedings<\/a> here.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”48px” ol_item_indent=”36px” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”88e419a0-0ff7-4c18-8049-ba433c4658fc” ul_line_height=”1.9em” header_3_font_size=”22px” header_3_line_height=”1.6em” header_4_font=”Arial||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2C325D” header_4_font_size=”19px” custom_margin=”0px||36px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||24px||false|false” border_color_top=”#cccccc” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#cccccc” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The theme for the 2nd National Symposium was \u201cEmpowerment of PMMSN Members by Promoting Best Practices in Stranding Response, Research and Repository\u201d. None other than Director Asis Perez of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources delivered the keynote speech. The objectives of the symposium were:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”48px” ol_item_indent=”36px” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”88e419a0-0ff7-4c18-8049-ba433c4658fc” ul_line_height=”1.9em” header_3_font_size=”22px” header_3_line_height=”1.6em” header_4_font=”Arial||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2C325D” header_4_font_size=”19px” custom_margin=”0px||36px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||36px||false|false” border_color_top=”#cccccc” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#cccccc” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n This symposium brought together all the PMMSN chapters from all over the country for the very first time. Ninety two (92) people representing national and regional government agencies, local government units (LGUs), non government organizations, and academe participated in the symposium to share their experiences and data, recruit new members, and review the mission and objectives of the PMMSN.<\/p>\n Twelve PMMSN chapters gave an update on their progress and experiences. Technical papers were presented on various topics including stranding protocols, rehabilitation, governmental related issues, emerging diseases and IEC\u2019s for marine mammals. An empowerment activity and small group discussions identified priorities for the organization in the coming years. Results of the discussions were presented at a plenary on the 3rd day.<\/p>\n The symposium ended on a high, with all participants signing the PMMSN Covenant<\/a> or Subic Declaration. The Covenant declared the commitment of the organization to supporting and advancing their goals. Click here to read the full document<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”48px” ol_item_indent=”36px” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”88e419a0-0ff7-4c18-8049-ba433c4658fc” ul_line_height=”1.9em” header_3_font_size=”22px” header_3_line_height=”1.6em” header_4_font=”Arial||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2C325D” header_4_font_size=”19px” custom_margin=”0px||60px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||36px||false|false” border_color_top=”#cccccc” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#cccccc” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n 57 delegates from 9 countries throughout the region attended this groundbreaking symposium. This event led to the formation of the Southeast Asian Regional Marine Mammal Stranding Network, the first of its kind anywhere in the world. 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9th PMMSN National Symposium (Virtual)<\/strong>
Host: UP Diliman-IESM<\/h3>\n8th PMMSN National Symposium (Virtual)<\/strong>
Host: UP Diliman-IESM<\/h3>\n7th PMMSN National Symposium<\/strong>
\nHost: PMMSN Region 5 chapter (Naga City)<\/h3>\n6th PMMSN National Symposium<\/strong>
\nHost: PMMSN Region 8 chapter (Palo, Leyte)<\/h3>\n5th PMMSN National Symposium<\/strong>
\nHost: PMMSN Region 12 chapter (General Santos City)
\n<\/h3>\n2nd South East Asian Marine Mammal Stranding
\nNetwork Symposium
\nNovember 7 to 11, 2016
\nThailand<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”48px” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”88e419a0-0ff7-4c18-8049-ba433c4658fc” ul_line_height=”1.9em” header_3_font_size=”22px” header_3_line_height=”1.6em” custom_margin=”0px||36px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||24px||false|false” border_color_top=”#cccccc” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#cccccc” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n4th PMMSN National Symposium<\/strong>
October 6 to 7, 2016
Host: PMMSN Region 1 chapter<\/h3>\n\n
3rd PMMSN National Symposium<\/strong>
October 5 to 6, 2015<\/h3>\nObjectives of the Symposium:<\/h4>\n
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2nd PMMSN National Symposium<\/strong>
October 28 to 30, 2014<\/h3>\n\n
1st PMMSN National Symposium<\/strong>
October 9 to 11, 2013<\/h3>\n1st South East Asian Marine Mammal Stranding Network Symposium<\/strong>
\nFebruary 4 to 9, 2013<\/h3>\n