Marine park rangers in rash guards donated by Madkahuna. At the center are Krick and Adrian Soriano, owners of Madkahuna. ©Hanniel Almasco
Donor of Tubbataha rash guards for marine park rangers, Mr. Adrian Bon Soriano and his wife Mary Christmas ‘Krick’ Soriano, owners of watersports gear manufacturer, Mad Kahuna, visited Tubbataha at last from 25-28 April 2016. The couple finally met the rangers after four years of continuously providing the rash guards worn as uniforms by these law enforcement personnel.
According to Ms. Krick Soriano, her visit to Tubbataha, gave her a chance ‘to enjoy a pure connection with nature.’ She added that the Park is proof that there is still hope for nature to thrive anywhere if we are disciplined and care for the environment.
Adrian and Krick contacted the Tubbataha Management Office in 2013 and volunteered to provide uniforms for marine park rangers. They said they wanted to show their appreciation for the sacrifice of the rangers, who suffer isolation, in order to protect the park.
The Tubbataha Management Office is grateful to Mad Kahuna for supporting the frontliners of natural resource conservation. Madkahuna Surf Shop is located in 51 Cubao Expo, Araneta Compound, Quezon City. It has another outlet at 55 Gordo Avenue, corner Escario St., Lahug, Cebu City.