Another Coral Area in Banate, Iloilo discovered

An unexploited area they called "Intrupahan" was found by BBBRMCI divers with live corals. This area was once visited by the team in 2009 where they conducted coastal

clean up. This year, BBBRMCI staff together Mayor Renerose Caborubias and some of ther staff was revisited and dive photos showed some live corals comparable to Hibotkan

Rock Sanctuary.

Plans were now focused on how this area could be protected through local legislation by the Municipality of Banate.

This area is also a potential eco-tourism destination if developed because of its prestine beach

and aesthetic environment.