How amazing would it be if an island was named after you? – This should be the feeling of our
noble Dr. Mudjekeewis D. Santos, when an island in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) was named after him. One of the islets adjacent to Sirommon Island in Zamboanga Peninsula was named “Mudjie Wise Key”, after “Dr. Mudjekeewis D. Santos” Scientist II of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the National Fisheries Research and Development Instititute (NFRDI), in recognition of the significant contributions of Dr. Santos in studying marine life and resources in the region. Dr. Santos says, “My heartfelt thanks to the people of Dita (in Zamboanga City) for this wondergul gift and honor. I will cherish this forever”. The Zamboanga Peninsula is regarded as the smallest region in Mindanao. Despite being considered as “small”, it comprises 958 islands and islets of Southwest Philippines making it known as the Diadem of the Philippine South. Three provinces primarily make up the Zamboanga Peninsula namely: Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay. Waters of Sulu Sea in the north and west, and the Moro Gulf of the Celebes Sea in the south, rings the peninsula. Given the rich and delicate aquatic area in Zamboanga Peninsula, enhances the need of continuous protection and conservation of its marine biodiversity. An excerpt from Resolution No. 035 Series of 2015 of the Office of the Barangay Council, Second Congressional District, Dita, Zamboanga City, is shown below. Also, photo of “Mudjie Wise Key” islet follows.
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