Beyond just their top of the line residential amenities that offer stunning natural vistas, Hamilo Coast goes out of its way to present a holistic approach to real estate development.
Among their chief goals while expanding their portfolio is nurturing the natural resources in the locations, they develop
Since the year 2007, Costa Del Hamilo, Inc. (CDHI), developer of Hamilo Coast and World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF) have been working on key areas for sustainability–coastal resource management, ridge-to-reef management, solid waste management, mangrove reforestation, the use of renewable energy sources, and environmental awareness.
For instance, Hamilo Coast has manifested its readiness to take care of Olive Ridley Sea turtles that has made the development its nesting ground. Olive Ridley Sea turtles, so- called for their olive-green color, are known for their heart-shaped shells and are considered to be among the world’s smallest sea turtles. The females of the species return to the same beach they hatched on to spawn or lay their own eggs, and bury them in sand nests to incubate for 45 to 72 days.
To keep these eggs safe and undisturbed, Hamilo Coast estate personnel install nest cages and monitor these regularly, following the guidelines of the WWF. With nest cages protecting the eggs from predators, their chances for survival significantly rise. In just a few weeks, these eggs will crack, and hatchlings will emerge within three to seven days to reach the surface and race towards the ocean.
Franklin M. Bolalin, CDHI Assistant Vice President for Estate Management and Operations asserts, “protecting the turtles is just one of several measures we take to make Hamilo Coast a safe haven, not just for its residents and guests but also for marine wildlife.”
Protecting the Olive Ridley Sea turtles is just one of CDHI’s ways of establishing sustainable practices. In partnership with WWF, CDHI has been expanding and enhancing the scope of its sustainability program as part of a long-term strategic framework in the Hamilo Coast development.
As a result, Hamilo Coast is a recipient of the Longest Sustainability Partner award from the World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature Philippines. The recognition now further inspires it to embrace sustainable tourism and develop its area without compromising the quality of water and wildlife in the vicinity.
