Established in 2007, Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu has taken immense pride in its 6-hectare marine sanctuary with over 160 species of fish, clams and coral. The team, together with concerned nature warriors worked individually and collectively to launch regular coastal and dive clean-ups as well as coral recovery programs.

But due to the wrath of Typhoon Odette, communities, the resort --- including our treasured wildlife sanctuary, were all left in ruins. The Shangri-La family believes that one must live in harmony with nature, and we have a lifelong responsibility to care for the environment. In line with our commitment to biodiversity conservation, the team will be launching a campaign to revive the deep blues.

We aim to return the sanctuary to its original state by planning programs and consistent cleanups, together with key individuals and organizations. We inherited a beautiful planet, and it is our moral responsibility to tend to the world which we all live in.