
Founded in 1991 in the aftermath of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption, SIKAT was established to bridge indigenous knowledge with appropriate ecosystem-based approaches. For over three decades, we have supported communities across the archipelago, tackling the root causes of poverty in the fisherfolk sector by championing participatory governance. women empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods.
Vision: Empowered and progressive citizenry and communities, who sustainably manage resilient marine and coastal ecosystems, exercise their rights and duties, and proactively engage with government and other institutions.
Mission: To organize highly vulnerable groups in coastal communities and facilitate accountable, good governance, and k
Vision: Empowered and progressive citizenry and communities, who sustainably manage resilient marine and coastal ecosystems, exercise their rights and duties, and proactively engage with government and other institutions.
Mission: To organize highly vulnerable groups in coastal communities and facilitate accountable, good governance, and knowledge sharing through a sustainable ecosystem-based management approach.

We believe that sustainable community development is rooted in the people. By integrating scientific research with local wisdom, we help communities manage resources, establish sustainable community livelihoods, and safeguard the rights of marginalized sectors, including children in fisheries
Atty. Aison Sy Garcia
Cristina Reyes
Dr. Hilly Ann Roa-Quiaoit, Ph.D.
James Paul Esguerra
Dean Leonore de la Cruz
Simon Peter Gregorio
National Office
Yeb Saño, Executive Director
Eden Pearl Arocena, Finance & Admin Manager
Dian Animo, Program Manager
RJ Magbanua, MEAL Officer
Ma. Aiza Bandoy, Bookkeeper
Teresa Udhay, Bookkeeper
Eastern Samar
Jann Nezika Berongoy, Field Manager-Eastern Samar
Riva Badanoy, Team Leader - Dolores
Jonard Sabejon, MELSA - Dolores
Rochelle Baillo, Community Organizer
Relito Cabato, Community Organizer
Ma. Rhodora Fernandez, Community Organizer
Angelica Baong, Finance & Admin
Capiz
Jing Barrios, Field Manager, Capiz
Rowena Bacolod, Community Organizer
Jonila Valdez, Community Organizer
Sheila Marie Daniel, Finance & Admin
Dinagat Islands
Jezmae Faith Lulu, Field Manager-Dinagat Islands
Christopher Silaya, Community Organizer
Mary Rose Benitez, Finance & Admin
Siargao Island
Melani Bunani, Field Manager-Siargao
Janice Balde, Community Organizer
Marcelito Sulapas, Community Organizer
Daisy Joy Mantilla-Batistil, Finance & Admin
Romblon
Dian Animo, Field Manager
Teresa Udhay, Bookkeeper/ Finance & Admin
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