The Municipality of Moalboal reports a significant rise in foreign visitors to the Moalboal Animal Welfare Organization (MAWO) outpost during the recent Holy Week, with a recorded peak of 25 tourists over the long weekend. This surge further reinforces Animal Sanctuary Volunteering as the town’s second top tourism activity on TripAdvisor, next only to freediving, and highlights growing interest in compassionate, community‑based experiences.
At the MAWO outpost, visitors spend time feeding, walking, and bonding with rescued cats and dogs, engaging in simple volunteer tasks that promote animal welfare and responsible tourism. Many foreign guests have begun including the sanctuary in their itineraries, choosing to balance adventure activities with meaningful contributions to the local community.
The Local Government Unit of Moalboal recognizes MAWO as a vital partner in diversifying the town’s tourism offerings and advancing its commitment to animal care. The Holy Week turnout demonstrates that animal sanctuary volunteering is emerging as one of Moalboal’s most valued experiences, showing that visitors increasingly seek not only beautiful seas and reefs, but also opportunities to share kindness and compassion.
Mayor Inocentes “Titing” Cabaron welcomed this development, saying it reflects Moalboal’s growing reputation for responsible and people‑centered tourism. “The rise of animal sanctuary volunteering shows the true heart of Moalboal,” the Mayor said. “It proves that our visitors value community and kindness as much as adventure.”
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