MMPL Management Plan Feb2010

MT.
MANTALINGAHANPROTECTEDLANDSCAPE
MANAGEMENTPLAN
ProtectedAreaManagementBoard
Mt.MantalingahanProtectedLandscape
BatarazaBrookesPointJoseRizalQuezonSofronioEspaola
Palawan,Philippines
February2010
PUBLISHEDBY
ProtectedAreaManagementBoard,2010
SouthPalawanPlanningandManagementCenter
SofronioEspaola
Palawan,Philippines
ProducedandpublishedwiththeassistanceoftheGlobalConservationFundofConservationInternational
Foundation
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Mt.MantalingahanProtectedLandscapeManagementPlan
EXECUTIVESUMMARY
1. Mt.MantalingahanProtectedLandscape(MMPL)wasformallygazettedasprotectedarea
byvirtueofPresidentialProclamation1815signedonJune23,2009,coveringanareaof
120,457hectares.
2. Mt.MantalingahanishometoindigenousPalawansandisthehighestpeakalongthe
centralspineofmountainsinsouthernPalawan.Itiswithintheterritorialjurisdictionof
Bataraza,BrookesPoint,Quezon,RizalandSofronioEspaola.
3. MMPListhefirstprotectedareaintheprovincewhichwasinitiatedthroughcooperation
amongthefivelocalgovernmentunits,knownastheSouthPalawanPlanningCouncil
(SPPC).SPPCseffortstowardstheprotectionofthislargestcontiguousforestinthe
provincebeganin1997.
4. Mt.Mantalingahan,akeybiodiversityarea,isoneofonlytensitesoftheAllianceforZero
ExtinctioninthePhilippinesandoneofthe11importantbirdareasinPalawan.Mostofthe
threatenedandrestrictedrangebirdsofthePalawanEndemicBirdAreaoccurinthe
Mantalingahanrangeandtheadjacentlowlands.
5. Thereare11vegetativecovertypeswithintheMMPL.Forestscoverabout100,000
hectares,approximately79%ofthetotallandareaintheMMPL,threequartersofwhichis
primaryforest.Themajorityofforestsareinthemountainrangeitself,whilevirtuallyallthe
lowlandareashavebeendeforested.
6. Thislargelyforestedmountainrangeiscriticalforprovidingvariousecosystemservicesthat
benefitsthelocalcommunitieswithanestimatedTotalEconomicValue(TEV)of
US$5.5Billion.Theseecosystemsservicesincludewater,soilconservation,floodcontrol,
carbonsequestration,nontimberforestproductsandthehighpotentialofwaterfalls,caves
andotherpotentialareasfortourism.ThethirtythreewatershedswithinMMPLare
extremelyvaluabletothelowlandagriculturaleconomyinthearea.
7. Thereare2,951householdswithinMMPL,withatotalof12,625individuals.The
communitiesaredominatedbytheindigenousPalawangroup(91.02%),followedby
Conoy/Kenuy,asubtribeoftheindigenousPalawangroup(3.03%),thenpeopleofVisayan
originincludingIlonggo,BisayaandCebuano(3.26%)andtheCuyunongroupwith0.23%.
8. IndigenouspeoplesgenerateapproximatelyP50million(US$1.1million)inrevenueeach
yearingoodswithinMMPL.Thisdoesnotincludesubsistenceproductssuchasfuelwoodor
waterthatlocalswouldotherwisehavetopurchase.Cropproductionisthelargestsourceof
income,followedbylivestockraisingandgatheringofnontimberforestproducts.
9. MMPLincorporatestenuredlandpropertiesthathavebeenawardedtolocalinhabitants
throughcertificatesofancestralland/domainclaims/titles,whichgrantpermanentrightsto
localindigenouscommunities.Inaddition,temporaryrightstopeoplesorganizationsare
grantedthroughcommunitybasedforestmanagementagreements.Includingareaswith
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pendingapplications,theseancestrallandtenureareasaccountformorethan70,000
hectares.
10. WithinMMPLisalocalprotectedarea,theCulasianManagedResourceProtectedArea
(CMRPA).Coveringanareaof1,954hectaresinBarangayCulasianinthemunicipalityof
Rizal,theCMRPAwasdesignatedthroughamunicipalresolutionin2006.CMRPAisunique
forsouthwesternPalawan,sinceitrepresentsoneofthelastexamplesofcoastalforest
whichstillisconnectedtoanextensivemangrovearea,withaconsiderablenumberof
cavitynestingbirds.
11. Threatsintheareaincludeillegal,uncontrolledandunregulatedutilizationofforest
products(timber,fuelwoodandminorforestproducts);increasingconversionofforestland
toagriculturalland;tanbarkingandmangroveconversion;wildlifepoaching;inmigration,
increaseinpopulation;destructionofwatershedareasandwaterreservoirs;miningclaims
withinandintheperipheryofitsboundaries.
12. Thewatershedsthatfeedthenumerousirrigationschemesinsurroundinglowlandshave
experiencedextensivelossofforestcoveranddegradationofforestresources.Poor
watershedconditionsresultindisruptedwatersupply,reducedcropyields,andreduced
agriculturalvalueofland.
13. Theextentofminingactivitiesandpendingapplicationsforminingactivitiesinmanyparts
ofPalawanisoverwhelmingdespitethepublicsclamorforamoratoriumonmining.Asof
2008,therewere113applicationsinsouthernPalawan.Priortotheproclamationofthe
MMPL,twoMineralProductionSharingAgreements(MPSA)wereapprovedwithout
followingtheconsultativeprocessbytheNationalGovernmenttooperatewithinthe
proposedprotectedarea:MacroasiaCorporation(MPSA#2202005IVB)andCelestialNickel
MiningCorp(MPSA#01793IV).
14. ThevariousstakeholdersofMMPLagreedontheirdesiredconditionforMMPLand
formulatedthisvision:
Filipino:Tungosaisangmasaganaatprotektadongkalikasannapinamamahalaanng
responsableatnagkakaisangmamamayannamaymataasnaantasngkaalaman,
kamalayanatlikaskayangkabuhayan,maypagmamamahalsakapwaat
pananampalatayasaDiyos.(ORIGINAL)
English: Towardsaprotectedenvironment,managedbyaresponsibleandunitedcitizenry
withhighknowledgeandawarenessandsustainablelivelihoods,andhasregardfor
othersandfaithinGod.(TRANSLATION)
15. ThefundamentalpurposefortheexistenceofMMPL,orthemissionstatementsummarizes
wherethedifferentactivitiesdoneinorforMMPLshouldbeleadingtois:
Filipino: Mapanatili,mapangalagaanatmapagyamananglaksambuhaysaMt.
MantalingahanProtectedLandscape.(ORIGINAL)
English: Tomaintain,protectandenrichthebiodiversityinMt.MantalingahanProtected
Landscape.(TRANSLATION)
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16. Fourprogramsweredevelopedtoaddressthethreats,conflictsandconstraintsandto
achievethemanagementmission:resourcemanagementandprotection;community
developmentandoutreach;tourismandrecreation;andinstitutionaldevelopment,
administrationandfiscalmanagement.
Program1.ResourceManagementandProtection
Goal:Ensureadequateprotectionofnaturalresourcesandecosystemservices.
Managementstrategiesinclude:
ResourceProtectionandLawEnforcement
ScientificMonitoringandResearch
HabitatRehabilitationandManagement
CulturalResourceManagement
BoundaryDemarcationandZoneManagement
Program2.CommunityDevelopmentandOutreach
Goal:Reduceresourceextractiontoasustainablelevelbysupportingeffortstolessen
communitiesdependenceonactivitiesthatdegradetheenvironment.
Theprogramshallcover:
CommunityMobilization
Alternative/SustainableLivelihoods
Information,EducationandCommunication
Program3.TourismandRecreation
Goal:Developtourismpotentialswithinthelimitsofthecarryingcapacityofthe
environmentforthebenefitofthelocaleconomy.
Focusshallbeon:
RecreationAreaDevelopment
PromotionsandMarketing
VisitorEducationandInterpretation
Program4.InstitutionalDevelopment,AdministrationandFiscalManagement
Goal:Establishamanagementstructureandsecurefinancialsustainabilitybasedon
partnershipbetweengovernment,communitiesandtheprivatesector.
Themanagementstrategiesshallcover:
GeneralManagementandAdministration
StaffDevelopment
PartnershipRelations
MonitoringandEvaluationofManagementEffectiveness
RevenueGenerationandFinancialManagement
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17. StartupexpensesforthefirstfiveyearsinMMPLareestimatedtorequireP213millionper
yearoratotalamountofP29,310,000(US$623,000);therecurrentcostsareprojectedtobe
aboutP11,500,000(US$245,000).Thecombinedstartupandrecurrentrequirements
suggestthatanenvironmentaltrustfundof$3millionisrequiredtocoverallexpenses.
18. ThereisnosinglesolutionthatwillprovidelongtermfinancialsecuritytotheMMPL,hence
itshouldremainflexibletopursuepromisingsourcesofrevenue.Intheshortterm,it
appearsthatthemostprofitablefocusisonphilanthropyanddonors.Whilepursingthese
sources,however,MMPLmanagersshoulddeveloppoliciesthatwillgovernuserfees:
includingbothlocalandcommercialusers,aswellastourism,andtheyshouldstructure
carbon/biodiversityoffsetdealstofinancefurtherreforestation/rehabilitation.With
respecttotourism,theMMPLshouldcollaboratewithotherrecreation/conservationareas
inPalawanasawaytobenefitfromtheirexpertiseandtopromoteatotalexperience
(fromdivingtomountaineering)fromvisitstotheisland.
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FOREWORD
September1997markedthebirthofmutualmanagement/protectionofMt.Mantalingahanamong
thefivemunicipalitiescoveringitwhenthechiefexecutivesoftherespectivemunicipalities
proposedtheestablishmentofthemountainrangeasprotectedareawithinthepreceptsofthe
StrategicEnvironmentalPlanLawforPalawan.ThisinitiativeledtotheissuanceofProvincial
ExecutiveOrdercreatingtheMt.MantalingahanPlanningTaskForce.Oneoftherequirementsin
theExecutiveOrderistheformulationofamanagementstrategywhich,wasformulatedbythetask
forcewiththeassistanceoftheEuropeanUnion.
Tofurtherstrengthentheprotectionofcriticalhabitatswithinthearea,thelocalgovernmentunits
soughttechnicalassistancefromtheDepartmentofEnvironmentandNaturalResourcesand
ConservationInternational(CI)Philippinestocomplywiththelegalrequirementsforestablishing
Mt.Mantalingahanasprotectedlandscape,undertheNationalIntegratedProtectedAreasSystems
Act(NIPAS).Thiseffortisacommendableaccomplishment.Iamproudtoseethatitrepresentsthe
resultofjointandstrenuouseffortsofthelocalgovernmentunitswiththeprofessionalbackupof
ConservationInternational.
Thismanagementplanisasequelofthestrategicmanagementplanthatwasdevelopedin2000,
whichwasadoptedbythePalawanCouncilforSustainableDevelopmentinthesameyear.
ManagementofMt.MantalingahanProtectedLandscapeisahugechallengenotonlytoone
municipalitybuttoallfivemunicipalitiescoveringitaswellasotherindividuals,groupsand
institutionswhohaveastakeinthearea.Appropriatecoursesofactionsmustbeplannedout
cautiouslyamongthestakeholders.Toharmonizethedevelopmentagendaoflocalgovernment
unitswiththeconservationrequirementsofMt.Mantalingahan,LGUsencompassingthearea
shouldadoptthismanagementplanforintegrationintotheirrespectiveshorttermandlongterm
developmentplans.
Thisplanisaguideinmanagingtheareasresources.Thismustbecarriedforwardand
implemented.Thetaskfallsfirmlyonourlocalleaders,managersandotherstakeholders,andI
pledgeeverysupporttohelpthemcarryitout.
Hon.MARSITOC.ACOY
CoChairman,Mt.MantalingahanManagementBoard
Chairman,SouthPalawanPlanningCouncil
Mayor,SofronioEspaola
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVESUMMARY..................................................................................................................................i
Foreword.....................................................................................................................................................v
Contents.....................................................................................................................................................vi
Abbreviations/Acronyms...........................................................................................................................vii
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................1
DESCRIPTION...............................................................................................................................................2
BackgroundandLegalStatus............................................................................................................................2
Location.............................................................................................................................................................2
PhysicalGeography...........................................................................................................................................4
Biology...............................................................................................................................................................9
HumanGeography..........................................................................................................................................11
GoodsandServicesinMMPL..........................................................................................................................16
P.A.Institution.................................................................................................................................................20
ANALYSISANDEVALUATION......................................................................................................................25
Vision...............................................................................................................................................................25
Mission............................................................................................................................................................25
Threats............................................................................................................................................................25
Conflicts...........................................................................................................................................................27
Constraints......................................................................................................................................................28
StrategicDirections.........................................................................................................................................29
MANAGEMENTPRESCRIPTIONS.................................................................................................................31
SCHEDULE..................................................................................................................................................49
BUDGET.....................................................................................................................................................60
ANNEXES...................................................................................................................................................62
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ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS
C
CADC
CALC
CBFM/A
CLUP
CI
CITES
DENR
ECAN
EU
GIS
IP(s)
IPAP
IUCN
LGU(s)
M&E
MM
MMMA
MMPTF
MMPL
MENRO(s)
MPDO(s)
NATRIPAL
NAMRIA
NCIP
NIPAS
NGO(s)
NTFP(s)
PACBARMA
PCSD/S
PO(s)
PAMB
PCART
PPDO
RA
REDD
SPPA
SPPC
SPPMC
SEP
SRPAO
TC
tC
TEV
Carbon
CertificateofAncestralDomain
CertificateofAncestralLandClaims
CommunityBasedForestManagement(Agreement)
ComprehensiveLandUsePlan
ConservationInternational
ConventionfortheIllegalTradeofEndangeredSpecies
DepartmentofEnvironmentandNaturalResources
EnvironmentallyCriticalAreaNetwork
EuropeanUnion
GeographicalInformationSystem
IndigenousPeoples
InitialProtectedAreaPlan
InternationalUnionfortheConservationofNature
LocalGovernmentUnit(s)
MonitoringandEvaluation
Mt.Mantalingahan
MountMantalinagahanManagementArea
MountMantalingahanManagementandPlanningTaskForce
MunicipalEnvironmentandNaturalResourcesOfficer
MunicipalPlanningandDevelopmentOfficer(s)
NagkakaisangTribongPalawan
NationalMappingandResourceInformationAuthority
NationalCommissiononIndigenousPeoples
NationalIntegratedProtectedAreaSystems
NongovernmentOrganization(s)
NontimberForestProduct(s)
ProtectedAreaCommunityBasedResourceManagementAgreement
PalawanCouncilforSustainableDevelopment(Staff)
PeoplesOrganization(s)
PalawanCenterforAppropriateRuralTechnology
ProvincialPlanningandDevelopmentOffice
RepublicAct
ReducingEmissionsfromDeforestationandDegradation
SouthPalawanPlanningArea
SouthPalawanPlanningCouncil
StrategicEnvironmentalPlan
SurveyandRegistrationofProtectedAreaOccupants
TechnicalCommittee
tonCarbon
TotalEconomicValue
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INTRODUCTION
ThePhilippinesisoneofthe34biodiversityhotspots,worldwide.WithinthePhilippines,therichly
forestedMt.Mantalingahanrange,whichformsthespineoftheislandofPalawan,isoneofonly
tensitesoftheAllianceforZeroExtinction.Thelargelyforestedmountainrangecoversseveral
criticalwatershedsthatareextremelyvaluabletothelowlandagriculturaleconomy.
OnJune23,thePresidentoftheRepublicofthePhilippinesbyvirtueofProclamation1815declared
Mt.MantalingahanProtetcedLandscape(MMPL),inordertoconserveandmanagethenatural
resources,whilepromotingsocioeconomicdevelopment.TheMMPL,hometotheindigenous
Palawan,covers120,457hectaresandencompassesfivemunicipalitiesQuezonandJosRizalon
itswestside,andBrooke'sPoint,SofronioEspaola,andBatarazaonitseast.Themaindrivingforce
behindtheproposedMMPLisitsrichdiversityofplantsandanimalsthatareunderseriousthreats
fromtheintensifyingusesoftimberandothernontimberresourcesassociatedwiththegrowthof
populationandincreasingurbanization.
TheNIPASActanditsimplementingrulesandregulationsrequirethepreparationofageneral
managementplanforeachprotectedareaofthecountry.Themanagementplanisthemainbasis
fordecisionmaking,particularlyinthedevelopment,approval,implementation,monitoringand
evaluationofprograms,projects,policiesandotherinterventions.
This10yearmanagementplanforMMPLisprimarilybasedontheinitialprotectedareaplan(IPAP)
reviewedandadoptedatalllevelsin2007,refinedandelaboratedthroughaseriesofmeetings,
workshopsanditerativetechnicalroundtablediscussionsinvolvingdifferentstakeholdersin2008
2009.Appropriatemanagementstrategieswereagreeduponbasedonexistinginformationandthe
analysisofissues,threats,conflictsandconstraints.
Thismanagementplancontainsdescription,evaluationandprescriptionsections.Thedescriptive
partprovidesbasicinformationaboutthearea.Theevaluationsectionpresentstheanalysisofthe
factsanddatapresentedinthedescriptionsection.Thisincludestheissues,concerns,threats,as
wellastheconflictsthatmayaffectthemanagementofMMPL.Strategicdirectionswerebasedon
conflictsandthreats.Addressingthedifferentissuesandreconciliationofconflictsisnecessaryto
removetheobstaclestowardssuccessfulmanagement.Theprescriptionsectionpresentsdifferent
actionstobeundertakentoreconcileconflictsandaddresstheissuesasaresultoftheevaluation.
Eachofthemanagementprescriptionhasitsgoalsandobjectives.
AdetailedbusinessplanforthemanagementofMMPLisalsopartofthismanagementplan.
DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUNDANDLEGALSTATUS
SouthPalawanhasacentralspineofmountainrangesofwhichthehighestistheMt.
Mantalingahanat2085meters.Itlieswithintheterritorialjurisdictionofthefivemunicipalities:
SofronioEspaola,BrookesPoint,RizalandQuezon.TheMt.Mantalingahanrangeplaysavitalrole
inthesocioeconomicdevelopmentofsouthernPalawan.Asidefrombeingthehomeofethnically
homogenousindigenouspeoples,itservesasthemajorwatershedofthefivemunicipalitiesthat
feedthesurroundinglowlandsincludingnumerousirrigationsystemssupportingagriculturallands.
Itsupportsarichdiversityofspeciesincludinganumberofimportantendemicrangeanimalsand
plants.Manypeopleresidingintheforestoronitsedgesuseitasasourceofminorornontimber
forestproductssuchasalmacigaresinandrattan.
RecognizingthevalueofMt.Mantalingahan,thefivelocalgovernmentunitshaveinitiatedand
agreedonjointandcollaborativemanagement.Thus,afteraseriesofconsultations,theProvincial
GovernmentofPalawanissuedanexecutiveordercreatingtheMt.MantalingahanManagement
andPlanningTaskForce(MMPTF)taskedtoformulateastrategicmanagementplan1.Thetaskforce
waslaterrenamedastheSouthPalawanPlanningCouncil(SPPC)2toencompassboththeterrestrial
andmarineterritoriesofthefivemunicipalitieswhichhasbeenproclaimedbythePalawanCouncil
forSustainableDevelopment(PCSD)astheSouthPalawanPlanningArea(SPPA)3.
In2000,astrategicmanagementplanwhichoutlinesthevariousprogramsinSPPAwasapprovedby
thePCSD.Oneoftheprogramsinthemanagementstrategyistheidentificationandestablishment
ofuplandmanagementareasorprotectedareas.Basedoninitialassessments,Mt.Mantalingahan
rangewasfoundtobesuitedundertheProtectedLandscapecategoryunderthedefinitionofthe
InternationalUnionfortheConservationofNature(IUCN).
In2007,aftercomplyingwithtechnicalandlegalrequirements,thePCSDapprovedthecreationof
Mt.MantalingahanProtectedLandscape(MMPL)throughResolutionNo.07328.PCSDfurther
endorsedMMPLforPresidentialProclamationthroughtheregionalandcentralofficesofthe
DepartmentofEnvironmentandNaturalResources(DENR).OnJune23,2009,Presidential
Proclamation1815designatingMt.MantalingahanasprotectedareawassignedbyHerExcellency
GloriaMacapagalArroyo.
LOCATION
Geographically,MMPLisabout140kmsoutheastofPuertoPrincesaCity,thecapitalcityofPalawan
(Figure1).ItisboundedbyVictoriaPeakinthenorthandMt.Bulanjaointhesouth;from99
53.42to1175952.47Northlatitudeand84028.16to1172655.52Eastlongitude.
ProvincialExecutiveOrderNo.10,seriesof1998signedbyOICGovernorJoelT.Reyes;amendedin1999throughProvincialExecutive
OrderNo.8seriesof1999signedbyGovernorSalvadorP.Socrates.
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ProvincialExecutiveOrderNo.24seriesof2001signedbyGovernorJoelT.Reyes.
PCSDProclamationNo.7datedMarch30,2000.
Figure1.LocationofMt.MantalingahanProtectedLandscape
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Withatotallandareaof120,457hectares,MMPLcoversthirtysix(36)barangays(Table1and
AnnexD).
Table1.BarangaysinMMPL
Municipality
Sofronio
Espaola
Barangays
No.ofBarangays
Labog,PulotInterior,andPunang
Amas,Aribungos,Calasaguen,Imulnod,Ipilan,
Maasin,Mainit,Malis,Mambalot,Pangobilian,
Salogon,Samariniana,SarazaandTubtub
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Bataraza
Bonobono,Bulalacao,Inogbong,Malihud
MarangasandTarusan
Quezon
Tagusao,Calumpang,Malatgao,Quinloganand
Sowangan
Bunog,CampongUlay,Candawaga,Culasian,
Iraan,Panalingaan,PuntaBajaandRansang
BrookesPoint
Rizal
TOTAL
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PHYSICALGEOGRAPHY
Climate
TheclimateinsouthernPalawanbelongstoTypeIV,whichischaracterizedbynopronounceddryor
wetseason.HeavyrainsareexpectedfromMaytoDecemberandlightraininthedryseasonof
JanuarytoApril.
Topography
Theterrainoftherangeisruggedwithslopesofover50%whichcoversmostoftheareaabove500
meters.Slopesof36%ormorepredominateataltitudesover100300meters.Mostofthesteeper
slopesarecoveredbynaturalforest.TheeastslopesofthemiddlepartoftherangeinBataraza,
BrookesPointandthesouthpartofEspanolaterminateabruptlyataround100metersandgive
waytofairlyflatland.FurthernorthinEspaolaandaroundtothewestsidethroughQuezonand
thenorthernpartofRizal,thesteepslopesareseparatedbymoreorlessrollingterrain(Figure2).
Thehighestelevationis2,085meters.
Figure2.SlopemapofMMPL
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WatershedsandWaterResources
SouthPalawanhasabout60principalriversandabout45ofthesedraintheMantalingahanrange.
Thereare33watershedsinMMPLofwhichtwoaremicrowatershedswithareaoflessthan1,000
ha,21watershedsaresmallwithareabetween1,000to10,000haand10aremediumwatersheds
withareabetween10,000and50,000ha(Table2andFigure3).Mostofthesewatershedsare
locatedwithinthejurisdictionofRizalandBrookesPoint(AppendixC).
Table2.WatershedsinMMPL
WatershedSize
Number
TotalArea(ha)
Micro
1,064.49
Small
21
102,646.19
Medium
10
153,792.01
33
257,502.69
Large
RiverBasin
TOTAL
GeologyandSoils
MuchoftheMantalingahanrangeisoflimestoneformationwithoutcropsofkarste.g.inQuezon
andcaves.ThehigherpartsoftherangeincludingMantalingahanPeakandridgeofMalisPeak
consistofintrusiveultramaficpartofthePalawanophiolitecomplex.Mostpartoftheareainthe
eastsidebelongstoinceptisolsgroupwithhighfertility.Areasinthewestsidebelongtoinceptisols
groupbutwithmoderatelyfertilesoil.Ontheeasternsideoftherange,therearebandsofcement
andrelictbeachdepositsintheformofsandandgravelbedsclosetothecoast.Thecommon
geologicalmaterialsinMMPLareMt.Beaufortultamafics,PanassandstoneandEspinabasalt(Table
3).
Table3.GeologicalcharacteristicofMMPL
GEOLOGICMATERIAL
Mt.
Panas
F. Pandian
F. Ransang F. StaveRange
MUNICIPALITY Alluvium Espina
Basalt
Beaufort
Sandstone
Arkosic
Sandy
Gabbro
Ultramafics
sandstone
S.ESPANOLA
3591
3908
909
27314
8518
BROOKE'SPOINT
22153
14291
18998
4762
905
BATARAZA
9268
6686
115
8798
QUEZON
5270
5754
5256
10184
5837
8493
RIZAL
8471
12034
15819
37467
28336
1047
4877
48753
42674
41097
88525
34173
1047
22793
TOTAL
Figure3.WatershedsinMMPL
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Figure4.DrainagemapofMMPL
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BIOLOGY
Thereare11vegetativecovertypeswithinMMPL(Table4andFigure5).Forestscoverabout
100,000hectares,approximately79%ofthetotallandareaintheMMPL,threequartersofwhichis
primaryforest.Themajorityofforestsareinthemountainrangeitself,whilevirtuallyallthe
lowlandareashavebeendeforested.Forestclearancecontinuesthroughthehillyterrainof
Espanola,Quezon,andRizal,extendingupaccessiblerivervalleysdeepintothemountainrange.
Table4.TypesofVegetativeCoverinMMPL4
VegetativeCategory
Area(ha.)
OldGrowth
89,783.92
MossyForest
14,607.97
ResidualForest
Karst/LimestoneForest
MangroveForest
6,275.58
91.53
912.26
Brushland
5,697.41
CoconutPlantation
1,425.78
OtherPlantation
147.86
Grassland
630.54
PaddyField
675.81
Cropland
Bare/RockyAreas
Builtup
Total
22.66
139.56
46.39
120,457.00
TheDENRconductedbiodiversitysurveysin1998andledtheResourceBasicInventoryin2006.CI,
withthehelpofWesternPhilippinesUniversity,PhilippineNationalMuseumandseveralexperts
surveyedbiodiversityin2003,2004,and2007.AppendixBlistsMMPLskeyplantandanimal
species.Table5presentsasummaryofthreatenedplantsandvertebratesfoundinMMPL.
Plants:Floralevidencesuggeststhatthereareatleast861plantspecies.Ofthis,351plantspecies
representedby214generaand92familiesoccurintheforestedge.Theremaining510plantspecies
representedby326generaand116familieswererecordedfromdifferentforesttypesinhigher
elevation.Duringits2007study,CIdiscoveredeightplantspeciespreviouslyundescribedby
scientists,andatleast5speciesthatwerenewlyrecordedforPalawan.
Animals:Thereare169speciesofvertebrates,comprising35speciesofmammalsfrom15families
and31genera,90birdsin34familiesand73genera,30reptilesin8familiesand26genera,and14
amphibiansin5familiesand14genera.TheIUCNlists13oftheseasthreatenedspecies,10as
vulnerable,2asendangered,and1ascriticallyendangered.
1998satelliteimage,validatedbyPCSDSPTFPPin20012002
Figure5.MMPLLandcover5
1998satelliteimage,validatedbyPCSDSPTFPPin20012002
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Duringits2007study,CIdiscoveredanewspeciesoffinch(Erythruraprasina)andanewspeciesof
shrew(asyetunnamed)andaspeciesofpouchbat(Saccolaimussaccolaimus)previously
unrecordedforPalawan.
Table5.SummaryofthreatenedplantsandvertebratesinMMPL(IUCN2008).
IUCNCategory
Taxon
Critically
Endangered
Endangered
Vulnerable
TOTAL
Plants
10
Amphibians
Reptiles
Birds
Mammals
TOTAL
14
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HUMANGEOGRAPHY
ASurveyandRegistrationofProtectedAreaOccupants(SRPAO)wasundertakentogatherpertinent
socioeconomicdataabouttheoccupantsofMMPLin219uplandsitiosorvillageswithinthe36
barangays.TheSRPAOisanimportantprocessbecausetheresultwouldbethebasisforthe
issuanceofthecommunitybasedprograminprotectedareas6.
LocationoftheOccupants
Almost90%ofthesitiosthatfallwithinthecoverageofMMPLareintheuplands.Therestofthe
sitiosareinlowlandareas,whicharepartofeitherancestraldomainclaimsortimberland.
Thereare2,951householdswithinMMPL,withatotalof12,625individuals(Table6,Figure7and
AppendixD).
Table6.TotalHouseholdPopulationandNumberofHouseholds
Municipality
Barangayw/in
ProposedMMPL
No.ofUpland
SitioIncluded
Household
Population
No.of
Households
Quezon
31
1,115
258
Rizal
106
1,763
485
SofronioEspaola
283
61
14
41
6,794
1,542
Brooke'sPoint
Bataraza
Total
43
2,670
605
36
300
12,625
2,951
DENRAdministrativeOrderNo.200432
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EthnicitybyHousehold
ThecommunitywithinMMPLisdominatedbytheindigenousPalawangroup,with91.02%,
followedbyConoy/Kenuy,asubtribeoftheindigenousPalawangroup,with3.03%,thenof
Visayanorigin(Ilonggo,BisayaandCebuano),with3.26%andCuyunongroupwith0.23%.
Bisaya, 1.03%
Conoy/Ken-uy, 3.03%
Ilonggo, 1.63%
Others, 2.46%
Cebuano, 0.60%
Cuyunon, 0.23%
Pala'wan, 91.02%
Figure6.HouseholdPopulationDistributionbyEthnicOrigin
EducationalAttainment
Ofthe12,625totalhouseholdpopulation,onlyabout25.37%oftheuplandoccupantshaveattained
elementaryeducation.Approximately,only5.50%ofthetotalhouseholdpopulationhaveattained
highschooleducation(Table7).
Table7.EducationalAttainmentofMMPLOccupants
Municipality
Total
Household
Population
HouseholdPopulationwith
ElementaryEducation
No.
HouseholdPopulationwith
HighSchoolEducation
No.
Quezon
1,115
269
24.12
197
17.68
Rizal
1,763
274
15.54
44
2.49
283
13
4.59
Brooke'sPoint
6,794
2,514
37.00
394
5.80
Bataraza
2,670
135
5.06
55
2.06
12,625
3,204
25.37
691
5.50
SofronioEspaola
Total
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Figure7.SettlementsinMMPL
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LandUse
Around6,051.54hectaresoflandarebeingutilizedforfarmingbytheuplandoccupants,andabout
96.92hectaresoccupiedfortheirhouselots(Table8).ConsideringthattheproposedMMPLhasa
totallandareaof120,254hectares,thisbringstoonly5%or6,148.46hectaresoflandbeingutilized
bytheuplandoccupantsforboththeirfarmandhouselots.
Table8.AreaBeingUtilizedasFarmandHouseLotsofMMPLOccupants
FarmLot
(has.)
Municipality
Quezon
Rizal
SofronioEspaola
Brooke'sPoint
Bataraza
Total
HouseLot
(has.)
TotalLand
Area(has.)
772.00
5.00
777.00
1441.75
3.09
1444.84
7.75
0.41
8.16
2891.24
80.52
2971.76
938.80
7.91
946.71
6051.54
96.93
6148.47
EconomicActivities
Mostoftheoccupants,approximately95.79%ofthemareinvolvedinagriculturalfarming,followed
bylivestockproductionwith84.35%,thenforestrywith34.65%.Thedatasuggestthatthe
occupantscouldbeengagedbothinfarmingaswellasinlivestockproductionatthesametimeor
couldbedoingforestryrelatedworkontheside.Forestryrelatedactivitiesincludetreeproduction,
fruittreesproductionororchardsandothers.Itisindicativethattheoccupantsengaginginthese
activitieshavelongtermeconomicsupportbecauseofamoresustainableproductionwhile
conservingtheirownfarmlots.However,forestryrelatedactivitiesalsoincludegatheringofnon
timberforestproductslikehoney,almacigaresin,rattanandothers.Excessivegatheringmaycause
furtherpressuretotheforestandthusmaynotbesustainableforalongtime.
Forestry
Livestock Production
Municipality
Figure8.EconomicActivitiesofMMPLOccupants
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Bataraza
Brooke's
Point
Sofronio
Espanola
Rizal
100
80
60
40
20
0
Quezon
Household Percentage
Agricultural Farming
LandTenure
Thereisnoalienableanddisposablelandintheprotectedarea.Classifiedastimberland,thereare
tenuredlandpropertieswhichhavebeenawardedtolocalinhabitantsthroughthevarious
recognizedlandtenurialinstrumentsintimberlandareas.TheseincludetheCertificatesofAncestral
DomainClaimandtheCommunityBasedForestManagementAgreement.
Table9.CertificatesofAncestralLand/DomainClaim(CALCs/CADCs)&CommunityBasedForest
ManagementAgreements(CBFMs)intheMMPL7
Category
CADC
Location
PuntaBaja,Rizal
Area(ha)
5,575
IPGroup/Beneficiary
Palawan
CADC
CampungUlay,Rizal
9,517
Palawan
CALC
Bulalacao,Bataraza
194
Palawan
CALC
Tagusao,Quezon
315
Palawan
CALC
Amas,BrookesPoint(BP)
725
Palawan
CALC
Quinlogan,Quezon
7,500
Palawan/Kenuy
CALC
Sowangan,Quezon
7,591
Palawan
CALC*
Amas/Mainit/Imulnod/Aribungos,BP
14,552
Palawan
CALC*
Ransang,Rizal
22,500
Palawan/TaotBato
CALC
Pangobilian,BrookesPoint
pending
Palawan
CALC
Maasin/Mambalot,BrookesPoint
pending
Palawan/Panimusan/Cunoy/
Agutayno
CALC
Bunog/Iraan/Candawaga/Culasian/
Panalingaan/Taburi/Latud,Rizal
pending
Palawan
CALC
Malatgao,Quezon
pending
Palawan
BonoBono,Bataraza
2,092
Bonobono,Malihudand
BulalacaoCBFMAssoc.Inc.
CBFM
(expires2025)
LocalProtectedArea
TheCulasianManagedResourceProtectedArea(CMRPA)isalocalprotectedareainBarangay
CulasaininthemunicipalityofRizaldesignatedthroughamunicipalresolution8in2006andisnow
partofMMPL.Coveringanareaof1,954hectares,CMRPAisuniqueforsouthwesternPalawan,
becauseitrepresentsoneofthelastexamplesofcoastalforestwhichstillisconnectedtoan
extensivemangrovearea.Itisoneofthemostimportantsitesforcavitynestingbirdsinthecountry
duetogoodstandsofKoompassiaexcelsa(manggis).
NonGovernmentandPeoplesOrganizations
Asof2008,atleastninedifferentNGOsareworkinginMMPLarea(AppendixG).Someare
specificallyworkinginjustonemunicipality,othersareworkinginmorethantwomunicipalities.
LMSPENROAncestralDomainClaimsListinginInitialProtectedAreaPlanfortheMMPL,September2007.
MunicipalResolution200630(MunicipalityofRizal,Palawan)
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Generally,thedevelopmentinterventionsofthevariousexistingNGOsarediversified.Thetarget
sectorsoftheNGOsaremostlyindigenouspeoples,farmers,fisherfolks,women,childrenandthe
localgovernmentunits.Theintensityorlevelofinterventionmayvarydependingontheresources
oftheNGOand/orsituationinthecommunity.
Moreover,thereareatleast22differentpeoplesorganizations(POs)withinMMPL(AppendixH).
ExceptforthefederationoftheindigenouslocalassociationsNagkakaisangTribusaPalawan
(NATRIPAL),therestofthe21POsarespecifictotheirmunicipalityastheirareaofoperation.
InadditiontoNGOsandPOs,thereare87existingcooperativeswithinfivemunicipalities:21in
Bataraza,31inBrookesPoint,fiveinSofronioEspaola,22inRizalandeightinQuezon.Basedon
thedatafromthePCDO,aroundtencooperativesareclassifiedasstrugglingcooperatives,nine
aredistressedandtenaregrowing.Therestofthe58cooperativeshavenodataonitsstatus.
Credit Lending
Consumer/Sari-Sari Store
Cacao Trading
Nursery
Learning Resource Center
Corn Selling
Palay Seed Production
Handicraft Making
Palay Trading
Catering Service
Non-Agricultural
Bookstore
Rice Mill
CBFM Management
Stuffed Toys Making
Fish Capture
Agricultural
Rice Retailing
Copra Trading
Real Estate
Livestock Raising
Noni Fruit Production
Seaw eeds Farming
Production & Selling of Fresh Banana
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Distribution of
Activities
15
10
5
0
Cooperative Activities
Figure9.ActivitiesoftheExistingCooperatives
GOODSANDSERVICESINMMPL
In2008,CIanditspartnersconductedastudytoestimatethepredominantenvironmentalservices
providedbyMMPL,suchastimber,soil,watershedfunctions,andprotectionofmarinebiodiversity
(Table10).Thepresentvalue(ata2%discountrate)oftheseserviceswasP265billion(US$5.6
billion).Incontrast,theeconomicvalueofminingthemajorextractiveindustrybasedontotal
resourcerents,wasP15billion(US$320million;P2billionfromsandandgravel,andP13billionfrom
nickel).Environmentalgoodsandservicesfarexceedthenetbenefitfrommining.
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Table10.SummaryoftheEconomicValueofMMPLGoods&Services9
DirectUse
IPlandbasedlivelihood
IPriverbasedlivelihood
Water
Ecotourism
IndirectUse
Carbon
Soil
Watershed&biodiversity
Marinebiodiversity
Soilfertilitymaintenance
EcosystemServicesofTropical
Forests(global)
Recreation
ValuationMethod
Marketprices
Benefitstransfer
Resourcecharge
Estimatedexpenditures
Benefitstransfer
Replacementcost
Contingentvaluation
Benefitstransfer
Benefitstransfer
Benefitstransfer
Benefitstransfer
EstimatedValue(P)
35million/yr
18million/yr
1.6billion/yr
163million/yr
Subtotal
34billion
57million/yr
7.7million/yr
269million/yr
Subtotal
TotalP
TotalUS$
103million/yr
2.2billion/yr
118million/yr
Subtotal
GRANDTOTALP
GRANDTOTALUS$
PresentValue(P)
2billion
900million
83billion
8billion
94billion
34billion
3billion
390million
13billion
50billion
P144billion
$3billion
5billion
108billion
6billion
191billion
P265billion
$5.6billion
Assumesdiscountrateof2%
DirectGoodsandServices
Farming.ThemajorityoftheIPshavefarmswithintheMMPL,makingittheirlargestsourceof
income,totalinganestimatedP23millionperyear(US$490,000).Infourofthefivemunicipalities
surveyed,theaverageannualincomeperhouseholdrangedfromP6,211toP8,780(US$130$190).
InS.Espaola,theaveragewashigher,atP11,577peryear(US$250).Inthepredominately
indigenousPalawanareaofSalogon,insoutheastPalawan,theaveragehouseholdearnedonly
P2,317peryear(US$50)fromfarming.
LivestockProduction.ThelivestockraisedbyIPsgenerateapproximatelyP5.7millionannually
(US$120,000).
FuelWoodSupply.PeopleinthefivemunicipalitiesidentifiedtheMMPLasacriticalsourceoffuel
forcooking.Althoughimportantforsubsistence,thecollectionoffuelwoodisnotaknown
revenuegeneratingactivitywithintheMMPL.TherearenolegalsourcesoftimberinPalawan,apart
fromplantations,andtherehavebeenfewattemptsbynationalauthoritiestoplanttreesfortimber
orfuelwood,eveninlowlandareas.10
MedicinalPotential.AllthemunicipalitiesidentifiedtheMMPLasanimportantsourceofmedicinal
herbs,althoughforpersonaluse,notasasourceofincome.WhilemostIPsreceivemedicalservices
fromtheBarangayHealthWorkers,BarangayNutritionScholars,medicalmissions,andprivate
clinicsinthetownproperandbarangaycenters(althoughscarceinsomeruralareas),someIPs,
TheEconomicValueoftheMt.MantalingahanRange,November2008.
10
SPPAStrategicManagementPlan,July2001,p28.
17
especiallythoseinIPdominantcommunities,continuetousetraditionalhealingpracticesand
herbalmedicine11.
NonTimberForestProducts(NTFP).ThePalawansalsogatherNTFPs,generatinganestimatedP6.2
millionperyear(US$133,000).AccordingtotheAssociationofPalawanTribes,theygatherfruits
fromtheforest,makehandicrafts,gatherrattanandalmaciga(resin).
ResearchPotential.Largeareasofprimaryforestscouldbemadeavailableforenvironmentaland
socialresearch.Thepotentialtodevelopmutuallybeneficial(includingfinancial)arrangementswith
universitiesand/orpharmaceuticalcompaniesisuntapped.
Timber.Timbervolumesareassumedtobeapproximately88m3/hectareforbothdipterocarp(the
majorcommercialfamily)andnondipterocarpspeciesinclosedcanopy,oldgrowthforest,and
abouthalfthatindegradedopencanopyforest.Basedonthesevolumes,andatprevailingmarket
rates,stumpagewasestimatedatP19billionwithintheMMPL.
Water(domesticuse,agricultureandfisheries).Asnoted,theMMPLisamajorsourceofwaterfor
thesurroundingmunicipalities.Domesticuseisestimatedat18millionm3/year,agricultureat688
millionm3/year,andfisheriesat889millionm3/year,atotalof1.6billionm3/year.TheMMPL
resourcevaluationreportestimatedthatwatershedmanagementcostsamounttoP5,000ha/year,
andsoaresourcechargeofP0.85/m3wasjustified.Giventhis,fisheriesusewaterworthP759
millionperyear,agricultureP588million/year,anddomesticuseP15million/year.
In2007,122residentsofSouthPalawanwereinterviewedabouttheirwillingnesstopay(WTP)for
theconservationoftheMMPLwatershedsandtheirbiodiversityservices.Abouthalf(48%)
expressedWTPofonaverageP26perhouseholdpermonth,totalingapproximatelyP7.7millionper
year.
Ecotourism.Atpresent,tourismintheMMPLandentiresouthernPalawanisminimal.However,the
potentialforeducationalandculturaltourism,andrecreationaluseofMMPLishigh.Longterm,
ecotourismcouldgenerateP163,815,000peryear(US$3.5million).
MiningPotential.TherearenoreportedestimatesofmineralreservesinMMPL,butbasedon
reservesoutside(e.g.,thenearbyRioTubaMineproduced73%ofthePhilippinesnickel
production),theMMPLmaycontainP15billionworthofreserves.(Thisestimatewasalsobasedon
commoditypricesin2008,andthus,thevaluehaspotentiallyfallenbymorethanhalf.)
IndirectGoodsandServices
BiodiversityConservation.TheimportanceoftheMMPLinprovidingecosystemservices,
particularlyitsroleinthemaintenanceofbiodiversity,wasestimatedatboththelocalandglobal
levels.PearceandMoran(1994)calculatedthenetpresentvalueoftropicalforestecosystemsat
thegloballeveltobeUS$1,017$4,255/ha,annualizedtoUS$140$590/ha/yr.12Givenitsrarity,
MMPLbeingwithinoneoftheworldsbiodiversityhotspots13,forexampleisundoubtedlyworth
11
SocialAssessmentforthePalawanCorridor,ConservationInternational,August2003.
12
TheEconomicValueofBiodiversity,Pearce,D.andD.Moran,1994.
13
Globally,34hotspotsrepresentareaswith75%oftheplanetsmostthreatenedmammals,birds,andamphibians,whilecoveringjust
2.3%oftheEarthssurface
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closertothehighend.Thus,fortheMMPLasawhole,biodiversitycouldamounttopresentvalues
(ata2%discountrate)ofupto$3.7billion.
CarbonSequestration.Thecarbon(C)stocksofthedifferentcovertypeswereestimatedusingC
densityvaluesmeasuredelsewhereinthePhilippines(Table11).At$15/tonne,CintheMMPLis
worthP20billion(US$430million).
Table11.CarbonstockvaluesofdifferentlandcoversinsidetheproposedMMPL14,15
LandCover
Oldgrowth
Mossyforests
Residualforest
Mangrove
Brush,cocoa,grass,rice
Cropland
(tC/ha)
349.81
204.25
336.40
174.90
49.60
5.80
CarbonDensity
Area(ha)
61,752
14,351
19,818
935
23,004
597
TOTAL
120,457
Total
Value(P)
13,608,802,562
1,846,601,223
4,200,020,984
103,074,751
*
*
19,758,499,521
*Excludedbecausethesearetransientstocks US$15/tC
PreservationofCulturalValues.ThelivelihoodofIPsresidinginMMPLisdirectlylinkedtothe
ecologicalhealthofthelandscape.Theconservationofecologicalresources,suchasmedicinal
plantsorresin,allowsforthecontinuationofspecificculturalpractices.Thedesignationofthe
MMPLasaprotectedareawouldprotectburialgrounds,andceremonialandothertraditionalsites
thatmightotherwisebedestroyedbyresourceextractiveactivitiesordevelopment.Whileitis
difficulttoputamonetaryvalueontheseculturalresources,theymusthaveahighvalue,tolocal
peopleespecially.
SoilConservation(nutrientretention,soilretention).Inthedecadebetween1998and2008,forest
coverinwatershedsbelow750mhasdecreasedfrom67%to43%16.Asforestcoverdecreases,the
expectationisthattherateofsoillosswillaccelerate,especiallywhenforestsareconvertedto
cultivation,andsopotentialsoilerosionwasestimatedtohaveincreasedfrom1millionton/hectare
to2.3millionton/hectarebetween1998and2003.Actionstoreducedeforestationinzoneabove
250mintheMMPLcouldavoidP30.5millionperyear(US$650,000)insoilerosion.Further,therole
tropicalforestsplayinthemaintenanceofsoilfertility,measuredintermsofchangeinproductivity,
isestimatedtobe$8/ha,andsothiswouldtranslateintoanannualbenefitfromtheMMPLof$1
million17.
WatershedFunction(floodcontrol).Asforestcoverdecreased,unusedwaterflowalsodecreased
from90%ofstreamflowunutilizedin1998to80%in200318.Watershedandbiodiversity
functioningwasestimatedatP7.7millionperyear(US$160,000).
14
Lascoetal.(1999)
15
TheEconomicValueoftheMt.MantalingahanRange,November2008.
16
Assessment of land-use options in Mt. Mantalingahan Range, 2008.
17
TheEconomicValueoftheMt.MantalingahanRange,November2008,p24.
18
Assessment of land-use options in Mt. Mantalingahan range, 2008
19
Thecostsofsiltationtolowlandfarms,toriversandmarineecosystems,andthecostsof
degradationofwaterqualityduetolossofecosystemfunctioningiftheMMPLisnotconserved
havenotbeenevaluatedyet.
Pollination.Althoughoftenoverlooked,tropicalforestsarehometopollinatorscriticalto
agriculture.MorespatialmodelingisrequiredtodeterminethebenefitsoftheMMPLasasourceof
pollinators,andhowmuchthesecost.
Summary
IndigenouspeoplesgenerateapproximatelyP50million(US$1.1million)inrevenueeachyearin
goodswithinMMPL.Thisdoesnotincludesubsistenceproductssuchasfuelwoodorwaterthat
localswouldotherwisehavetopurchase.
Overall,thetotaleconomicvalue(TEV)ofMMPL(excludingminingandtimber,whichwouldnotbe
permittedinmostoftheprotectedlandscape)wasestimatedatP265billion(basedona2%
discountrate),whereasresourcerentfromminingwasestimatedatP15billion,or10%oftheTEV.
Theevaluationconcludedthatresourcechargesforwater,especiallyconsumptiveusesby
agricultureanddomestichouseholds,werethemostamenabletorevenuecollection.Areasonable
chargewasestimatedtobe5%oftheconsumptiveuse,orP767,200andP29millionfordomestic
andagriculture,respectively(US$16,00andUS$620,000).
P.A.INSTITUTION
TheSouthPalawanPlanningCouncil
IntheabsenceofaformallyconstitutedProtectedAreaManagementBoard(PAMB),SPPCremains
themainmanagementbodyfortheMMPL.TheSPPCreceivesadviceandoversightfromthe
ProvincialGovernmentofPalawanandiscomposedoftheLocalChiefExecutivesandtheMunicipal
PlanningandDevelopmentCoordinatorsofthefivemunicipalitieswithintheMMPL.
FormerlycalledtheMt.MantalingahanManagementPlanningTaskForce,thebodywasorganized
byvirtueofProvincialExecutiveOrderNo.10seriesof1998andProvincialExecutiveOrderNo.24
series of 2001, to enable local government units to undertake measures to protect, conserve and
manage the natural resources and promote socioeconomic development in Mt. Mantalingahan
area.
SPPCissupportedbyitstechnicalcommitteeandaplanningandmanagementteaminitsoffice
calledtheSouthPalawanPlanningandManagementCenter(SPPMC)inSofronioEspaola.The
technicalcommitteeiscomposedofmunicipalplanningofficers,environmentofficers,committee
chairpersonsonenvironment,representativesfromPCSDS,ProvincialGovernment,DENR,Officeof
RepresentativefortheSecondDistrict,NationalCommissiononIndigenousPeoples(NCIP)andCI
Philippines,beingtheloneNGOmember.
TheSPPCtechnicalcommitteeplaysapivotalroleintherealizationofafullyoperationalanda
sustainableprogramforMantalingahaninparticularandforsouthernPalawan,ingeneral.Itisthe
workingforceandimplementingarmoftheSPPCandconsideredaskeyresourcemanagersinMt.
Mantalingahan.
Completedcapacityenhancementprograminvolvedthefollowing:
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CrossvisittoPeablancaProtectedLandscapeinCagayan(Region2);ElNidoTaytay
ManagedResourceProtectedAreaandMalampayaSoundProtectedLandscapeand
Seascape(Palawan).
AwarenessactivitiesandtrainingwithSPPCmemberstoincreaseknowledgeonprotected
areaconcepts.
ExposureofkeySPPCandLGUstaffinvariousenvironmentalfora/symposia/trainingwithin
andoutsidePalawan.
SPPCrepresentativeattendeda3weekinternationalseminaronprotectedarea
managementinMontana,USAinOctober2008.
TheSouthPalawanPlanningandManagementCenter(SPPMC)andStaff
LocatedinSofronioEspaola,theSPPMCwasbuiltthroughthesupportoftheEuropeanUnionin
2002.Presently,theSPPMCisfunctioningatabasiclevelwithonlyfourofficestaff,fivemunicipal
coordinators,andtenlawenforcementvolunteers,allofthemareundertheleadershipoftheArea
Manager.
Funds
Ina2006MemorandumofAgreement,thefivemunicipalitieseachagreedtodedicateP300,000
annually(US$6,400)tothemanagementoftheMMPL.In2009,afterMMPLproclamation,they
furtheragreedtoincreasetheirannualcontributiontoP500,000(US$10,666)each.
Tofacilitatetransactions,theallocationsfromthefivemunicipalitiesaredepositedinanaccountat
theLandBankofthePhilippinesBrookesPointbranch.Thetrusteemunicipality,asagreedby
SPPC19isSofronioEspaola,andtheSPPCChairman,Hon.MarsitoAcoyandtheMunicipalTreasurer
ofEspanolaarethesignatoriesinallSPPMCbanktransactions.
PursuanttoNIPASAct,thePAMBenbancforMMPLwasformallyorganizedonFebruary26,2010,
composedof70members:
TheDENRRegionalExecutiveDirector,asChairman;
TheChairmanoftheSouthPalawanPlanningCouncil,asCoChairman;
TheGovernorofPalawan;
TheOfficeoftheSecondCongressionalDistrict;
ThefourothermayorsconstitutingtheSPPCandrepresentingtheirrespective
municipalities;
TheProvincialPlanningandDevelopmentCoordinator;
Allbarangaychairpersonsofthe36barangayscoveringMMPL;
FiverepresentativesfromtheIPs(onerepresentativepermunicipality);
Twonongovernmentorganizations;
Twopeoplesorganizations;
Tworepresentativesfromthereligioussector;
Tworepresentativesfromthewomenssector;
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SPPCResolutionNo.4seriesof2006
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Tworepresentativesfromtheyouthsector;
Tworepresentativesfromtheprivatesector;
Onerepresentativefromtheacademe;
PalawanCouncilforSustainableDevelopmentStaff;
NationalCommissiononIndigenousPeoples;
DepartmentofAgriculture;
DepartmentofAgrarianReform;
PhilippineNationalPolice;
ArmedForcesofthePhilippinesWesternCommand;
TheChairmanoftheSPPCTechnicalCommittee
ThefunctionsofthePAMBareasfollows:
Approvepolicies,guidelines,plansandprograms,proposals,agreementsandother
relateddocumentsincludingthemanualofoperationsforthemanagementofthe
protectedarea;
Facilitatethegrounddelineationanddemarcationoftheboundariesofthe
protectedareaandbufferzone;
EnsurethatthemanagementplanoftheprotectedareaandtheAncestralDomain
SustainableDevelopmentandProtectionPlan(ADSDPP)areharmonized;
Ensuretheimplementationofprogramsasprescribedinthemanagementplanof
theprotectedarea;
Monitorandevaluatetheprogressintheimplementationofthemanagementplan
includingtheharmonizedplanswithADSDPP;
Monitorandassesstheperformanceoftheprotectedareasuperintendentand
otherprotectedareapersonnelandcomplianceofpartnerstothetermsand
conditionsofanyundertaking,contractoragreement;
Resolveconflictsordisputesamongtenuredmigrantcommunities,between
tenuredmigrantcommunitiesandICCs/IPsbutexcludingconflictsordisputes
exclusivelyamongICCs/IPs;and
RecommendfeesandotherchargestotheDENRSecretaryfortheuseofthe
protectedarea.
ProtectedAreaSuperintendent(PASu)
TheDENRRegionalExecutiveDirectorappointedaProtectedAreaSuperintendentforMMPL,
withoutastaff.SheactsasheadsecretariattothePAMBandhasinterfacedwiththeSouthPalawan
PlanningandManagementofficeandstaffincarryingoutherdaytodayfunctionsinMMPL.
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ThePASusspecificdutiesandresponsibilities20arethefollowing:
1. Enforcerulesandregulationstoprotecttheareafromtrespassing,damage,vandalismand
illegaloccupancy.Incasesofseizure,he/sheshallassumecustodyoftheapprehended
items.ThedispositionofconfiscateditemsshallbesubjecttotheclearancefromthePAMB
exceptthoseitemsthatareheldundercustodialegis,thosethatarethesubjectof
donation,thosethatmustbedepositedwithappropriategovernmentagency,andthose
thatwillbeutilizedfortheDENR'sownneedsinaccordancewiththeexistingrelatedrules
andregulations;
2. Issuepermitsfortheuseoffacilitiesandamenitiesexceptforthoseconsideredasspecial
usesasdefinedunderDENRAdministrativeOrder200826;
3. Issuecertificationwhethertheproposedactivity/projectisallowableornotwithinthe
managementzones;
4. Issuecuttingpermitforplantedtreesforavolumeofuptofive(5)cubicmetersper
applicantperyearfortraditionalandsubsistenceusesbyICCs/IPsandtenuredmigrants
only.Provided,thatPACBRMAholderswithaffirmedCommunityResourceManagement
Plan(CRMP)shallnolongerbeissuedcuttingpermits.Providedfurther,thatthetotal
volumeofextractiondoesnotexceedthelimitsetbythePAMBandthelocationof
extractioniswithintheappropriatesitewithinthemultipleusezone.
5. IssueCertificateofOriginand/ortransportpermitsfornaturalresourcesandotherproducts
collected/gatheredfromtheprotectedareainaccordancewiththeresourceuse
instruments/agreementsorgratuitouspermitsissuedbythePAMBand/ortheDENR;
6. SubmitquarterlyprogressreportstothePAMB;
7. ServeasHeadSecretariattothePAMBanditsExecutiveCommittee;
8. Collectand/orreceivepertinentfees,charges,donationsandotherincomeforthe
protectedarea.Provided,thatsuchfees,charges,donationsandotherincome
collected/receivedshallbereportedregularlytothePAMBinaccordancewiththeexisting
guidelines;
9. PrepareandrecommendtothePAMBapprovaloftheannualworkandfinancialplansof
theprotectedareabasedontheIPAPortheManagementPlan;
10. Developmanagementinformationsystemtoensurethatrelevantandupdatedinformation
areavailableforplanning,monitoringanddecisionmaking;and
11. PerformotherrelevantfunctionsthattheREDorPAMBmaydelegate.
20
Section11.7oftheDENRAdministrativeOrderNo.200826:RevisedImplementingRulesandRegulationsofRepublicActNo.7586or
TheNationalIntegratedProtectedAreaSystem(NIPAS)Actof1992
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ANALYSISANDEVALUATION
VISION
ThevariousstakeholdersoftheMt.MantalingahanProtectedLandscapeduringthemanagement
planningworkshopinAugust2008agreedontheirdesiredconditionforMMPLandformulatedthis
vision:
Filipino:Tungosaisangmasaganaatprotektadongkalikasannapinamamahalaanng
responsableatnagkakaisangmamamayannamaymataasnaantasngkaalaman,
kamalayanatlikaskayangkabuhayan,maypagmamamahalsakapwaat
pananampalatayasaDiyos.(ORIGINAL)
English: Towardsaprotectedenvironment,managedbyaresponsibleandunitedcitizenry
withhighknowledgeandawarenessandsustainablelivelihoods,andhasregardfor
othersandfaithinGod.(TRANSLATION)
MISSION
ThefundamentalpurposefortheexistenceofMMPLwasalsoagreedupon.Thismissionstatement
summarizeswherethedifferentactivitiesdoneinorforMMPLshouldbeleadingto:
Filipino: Mapanatili,mapangalagaanatmagpagyamananglaksambuhaysaloobngMount
MantalingahanProtectedLandscape.(ORIGINAL)
English: Tomaintain,protectandenrichthebiodiversityinMt.MantalingahanProtected
Landscape.(TRANSLATION)
ManagementofMMPLisahugechallengenotonlytoonemunicipalitybuttoallfivemunicipalities
coveringitaswellasotherindividuals,groupsandinstitutionswhohaveastakeinthearea.In
ordertomanageitproperlyandappropriately,identificationoftheissues,concerns,threatsand
conflictsisnecessarytoformulatecleardirection,planandimplementactionsthatwillleadtowards
thefulfilmentofitsmissionwhichwilleventuallyhelpintheattainmentofthevisionthe
stakeholdersareaspiringfor.
Aswithothermanagementplans,thepurposeofthisevaluationsectionistorevealthethreatsand
toanalyzetheconflictsandconstraintstothemanagementofMMPL.Thisdeliberatelyidentifies
problemsandtriestobringattentiontotheweaknessesaswellasconflictsandconstraintssoasto
properlyaddressthemintheformulationofmanagementprograms.
THREATS
BasedontheSWOTanalysisconductedin2007andthemanagementplanningworkshopin2008,
thefollowingspecificthreatswereidentified:
1. Illegal,uncontrolledandunregulatedutilizationofforestproducts(timber,fuelwoodand
minorforestproducts)
2. Increasingconversionofforestlandtoagriculturalland
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Tanbarkingandmangroveconversion
Wildlifepoaching
Inmigration,increaseinpopulation
Destructionofwatershedareasandwaterreservoirs.
Miningclaimswithinandintheperipheryoftheproposedboundary
Thefirstfourthreatsarealleconomicinnature.Peopledotheactivitiestoearnincome.These
illegalactivitiespossiblycroppeduptoearnmoreincomeandprovidethebasicneedsoftheir
families.
Therearefewalternativestosubsistenceagricultureandtheexpansionofagriculturallandusehas
beenidentifiedastheprimarycauseofdeforestation.Theprovincespopulationhasbeengrowing
atarateofapproximately4%annuallysince1995,(Boquiren,2003).Thishasledtotheexpansionof
agricultureintouplandareas,rapidclearingofforest,shorteningoffallowperiodsandcultivationin
ecologicallyfragileareasresultinginextensiveresourcedegradationwithadverseconsequences
bothonandoffsite.
Thewatershedsthatfeedthenumerousirrigationschemesinsurroundinglowlandshave
experiencedextensivelossofforestcoveranddegradationofforestresources.Poorconditionsof
watershedresultstodisruptedwatersupply,reducedcropyields,andreducedagriculturalvalueof
land.Ifremovalofvegetationcontinues,itmayevenresulttofloodingthatwillputlivesofpeople
indanger.
ThenumberofminingactivitiesandpendingapplicationinmanypartsofPalawanisoverwhelming
despitethepublicsclamorforamoratoriumonmining.Asof2008,thereare113applicationsin
southernPalawan.PriortotheproclamationoftheMMPL,twoMineralProductionSharing
Agreements(MPSA)wereapprovedbytheNationalGovernment(withoutfollowingtheconsultative
process)tooperatewithintheproposedprotectedarea:MacroasiaCorporation(MPSA#2202005
IVB)andCelestialNickelMiningCorporation(MPSA#01793IV).
MiningprovidesincometotheLGUsandprovidesemploymenttopeople,but,itisathreattothe
ecologicalintegrityofMt.Mantalingahan.ThestudyoneconomicvaluesofMMPLunderscoredthe
following:
Mostseriousenvironmentaldegradationthatminingcausesisthedamagetowaterquality
andquantity,lossofbiodiversityandvegetativecover,atmosphericeffectsofpollutionand
globalwarming;
Openpitminingcanresultinthedestructionoflandscapesandecosystems,waste
accumulationandgroundwatercontaminationbyleachates,lowergroundwaterleveland
toxicconcentrationofelementslikecopper,nickel,zincandchromium;
Generally,oredepositcontainsverysmallquantitiesofeconomicallyvaluablematerials,
whichtranslatestolargeamountofminingwastematerialswhichcancontaminatewater.
ItcanbeseriousinthecaseofMt.Mantalingahanbecauseitisthesourceofwaterfor
domesticuseandirrigation(e.g.Lepantomineshasresultedina30%reductionintherice
productioninCervantesandQuirinoarea).
Miningcanadverselyaffectaquaticandmarineecosystems.Aquaticenvironmentscanbe
pollutedasaresultofincreasedsedimentation,pHchanges,toxicheavymetals,and
alterationinstreamchannelandstreamflow(MartinandPlatts,1981ascitedinTotal
EconomicValuationstudy,2008).Thiscanresultinreduceddensity,biomass,numberand
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diversityofaquaticinsects,reducedpermeabilityofspawninggravelsandblockthe
interchangeofsubsurfaceandsurfacewaters.
ThemediumtermdevelopmentagendaforsouthernPalawanprovidesasnapshotofthelongterm
threatstobiodiversityandecosystemservices,includingagroindustrialdevelopment,mining,and
largeinfrastructuredevelopment.Remaininglowlandforestsaremostatrisktolargescale
plantationagricultureliketheincreasingareasofpalmoilplantation.Morethan47,000hectaresof
forest,about90%ofwhichareoldgrowthforestwithinthecriticalzones,areatriskofbeinglost.
Withoutproperdevelopmentplanningandconservationmanagement,majorblocksofforestsand
wildlifemaybelostinthenext510years,whichwillcertainlyunderminelongtermsustainabilityof
rurallivelihoodandtheecologicalsignificanceofMt.Mantalingahan.
CONFLICTS
1.In2005,thePCSDadoptedtheEnvironmentallyCriticalAreasNetwork(ECAN)21zoningofthefive
municipalitiesencompassingMMPL.UndertheSEPandIPRALaws,andtheNIPASAct,oldgrowth
forestsandmangrovesareclassifiedascoreorstrictprotectionzones,whiletheotherzonesare
classifiedaccordingtotheiruses.However,theECANzoningframework,whichisapowerfultoolin
determiningtheappropriateusesofhillsandmountainareaswithintheMantalingahanrange,isnot
fullymainstreamedinthelocaldevelopmentplanningschemeoftheLGUs.
2.Miningmaybringbenefitstothecommunitiesasitprovidesincometothelocalgovernmentunits
andemploymenttothepeople.However,basedonstudies,miningcanresulttodevastationof
fragilemountainecosystems,mountaincultureandthecommunitiesaboveandbelowthem.
Moreover,someIPsvoicedconcernsovertraditionalburialgroundsbeingdugbythemining
companieswithouttheknowledgeoflocalIPs22.
3.Increasingpopulation,beingoneoftheidentifiedthreatsentailsincreasingdemandforlandfor
theireconomicactivities.Thiswillalsorequiretheneedformorewoodandrelatedproductsfor
houseconstructionanddomesticuse.SinceloggingisnotallowedinPalawan,thereisnolegal
sourceoflumbertomeettheneedsoftheincreasingpopulation.Thecommunitywillthenresortto
doillegalcuttingoftrees.Thegreaterpossibilityisthatmoretreeswillbecut.Utilizationofthe
goodsandservicesispossibleuptosomeextent,however,useoftheareabeyonditscapacity
wouldmeandamageanddevastation.
4.ThefiveLGUscomprisingtheSPPChavestrugglesandchallengesinthelasttenyearsofits
operation.Themembermunicipalitieshavevaryingperspectivesandapproachesondevelopment.
Theyhavedefinedsustainabledevelopmentactionpoliciesbutitisnotyetseenasarealityonthe
ground.Policiespertainingtolandusemanagement,forestmanagementandenvironmental
protectionarenotconsistentlyenforcedamongmembermunicipalities.Policiesandlocalprograms
donotreflectinterrelatedobjectivesofmaintainingecologicalstability,protectingthewatersupply
andimprovingthelivesofresourcepooruplandandlowlandcommunities.Inthelongrun,thishas
resultedtoinadequatelivelihoodsupporttocommunities,destructiveresourceactivitiesand
deficientdeliverysystemsofbasicservicestothelocality.
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R.A.7611
22
RepublicActNo.8371recognizes,protectsandpromotestherightsofIPsandIndigenousCulturalCommunities(ICC).TheActupholds
indigenousownership,aswellastherightstoreligiousandculturalsitesandceremonies
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CONSTRAINTS
TheenthusiasmofthedifferentstakeholdersofMMPLtoproclaimitasaprotectedareahasbeen
demonstratedthroughtheirinvolvementsinceitsconceptualizationin1997.Thedifferentlocal
policyissuancesatvariouslevelsoflocalgovernancedemonstratetheirmotivationtomaketheir
actionsbindingandlegal.Seriesofplanningworkshopsandotheractivitieshavebeenconductedto
setgoalsandcomeupwithconcreteplansofactions.However,someconstraintsmaylimitthe
managersandstakeholderstoachievetheircommonaspirationforMMPL.Theseinclude:
1.Protectedareamanagementstructure
ThebiggestchallengeistheorganizationofaneffectivegovernancestructureforMt.
Mantalingahan,takingintoaccountthelegalparametersprevailinginPalawan.
AsdefinedinNIPASLaw,aProtectedAreaManagementBoardshallbeorganizedupon
proclamationofaprotectedarea.SPPC,beingtheprimemoveroftheestablishmentofMMPLis
reluctanttoorganizeaNIPASdictatedPAMB,becauseofthenotionamongLGUleadersthatthe
existenceofanotherlayerofbureaucracyservestounderminethepowerofLGUinlocal
governanceofnaturalresourcesorotherwisewaterdownthedevolvedpowersvesteduponthem
bytheLocalGovernmentCode.23AnintuitiveassertionisthatthePAMB,afterhavingbeen
organized,willhaveassumedthemandatesoftheSPPCwithintheMMPL.SPPCassertsakeyrolein
PAMBleadership,asithasdedicatedhugeinvestmentstoMMPL.
2.Protectedareastaff
Presently,theMMPLisfunctioningatabasiclevelwithanAreaManager,threeofficebased
supportstaff,fivemunicipalcoordinators,andtenlawenforcementvolunteers,andabudgetof
aboutP2.5million(US$52,000)peryearallocatedbytheSPPC,withtechnicalsupportfromaDENR
appointedProtectedAreaSuperintendent.
Actualfootpatrollingaswellasregularmonitoringoftheresourceswithinarenotyetdone.There
arenoofficiallytrainedwardensorrangersintheMMPL.
3. Infrastructureandothersupportfacilities
TheSouthPalawanPlanningandManagementCenterinSofronioEspaolawhichwasbuiltthrough
thesupportoftheEuropeanUnionin2002servesasthecurrentprotectedareaoffice.Theofficeis
equippedwithtwodesktops,aprinter,severaltablesandmonoblocs.Amotorcycleunitsupports
themobilityoftheSPPChiredAreaManager.
4.Funds
TheMMPLwillrequiregreaterfundsthanarepresentlyavailableinordertoaccomplishitsgoals.
ThecurrentSPPCcommonfunddedicatedforMMPLleavesaconsiderablebudgetaryshortfallthat
requirescreativewaysandmanagementtofill.
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BuildingtheGovernanceStructureforMt.MantalingahanProtectedLandscape,2007
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ThemajorfinancialobjectivefortheMMPListosecurelongterm,stablefinancing.MMPLfaces
manychallengestothisgoal.Firstly,althoughtheMMPLprovidesmany,valuableecosystem
services,mostoftherecipientsarerelativelylowincomefarmers,whomaynotbewiling(orable)
topayfortheseservices.Ratherthanantagonizelocalpeople,whosecooperationiscriticalforthe
successofMMPL,itseemsreasonabletorefrainfromchargingfortheecosystemservices,atleast
intheshortterm.Secondly,giventheeconomiccrisisitisunlikelythattheprivatesector,willbe
willingorabletopayadditionalfeesfortheMMPL.Thirdly,althoughtourismtheotherlarge
potentialrevenuegeneratorfortheMMPLhastakenamajorleapasnewflightswererecently
createdintotherestofthePhilippinesandintoMalaysia,itisunlikelytoincreaseasdramatically
overthenextfewyears,especiallywhenthenecessaryinfrastructuretohandlesuchvolumesisnot
yetbuilt.Therefore,theMMPLshouldseekalternativesourcesofrevenue,particularlygrantsfrom
multiandbilateraldonorsandfromphilanthropic/nongovernmentalorganizations.
STRATEGICDIRECTIONS
Fourprogramsweredevelopedtoaddressthethreats,conflictsandconstraintsandtoachievethe
managementmission.Eachprogramisdividedintostrategieswhicharepresentedindetailinthe
managementprescriptions.
PROGRAMSANDSTRATEGIES
1.ResourceManagementandProtection
Managementstrategiesinclude:
ResourceProtectionandLawEnforcement
ScientificMonitoringandResearch
HabitatRehabilitationandManagement
CulturalResourceManagement
BoundaryDemarcationandZoneManagement
2.CommunityDevelopmentandOutreach
Goal:Reduceresourceextractiontoasustainablelevelbysupportingeffortstolessencommunities
dependenceonactivitiesthatdegradetheenvironment.
Theprogramshallcover:
CommunityMobilization
Alternative/SustainableLivelihoods
Information,EducationandCommunication
3.TourismandRecreation
Goal:Developtourismpotentialswithinthelimitsofthecarryingcapacityoftheenvironmentfor
thebenefitofthelocaleconomy.
Focusshallbeon:
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RecreationAreaDevelopment
PromotionsandMarketing
VisitorEducationandInterpretation
4. InstitutionalDevelopment,AdministrationandFiscalManagement
Goal:Establishamanagementstructureandsecurefinancialsustainabilitybasedonpartnership
betweengovernment,communitiesandtheprivatesector.
Themanagementstrategiesshallcover:
GeneralManagementandAdministration
StaffDevelopment
PartnershipRelations
MonitoringandEvaluationofManagementEffectiveness
RevenueGenerationandFinancialManagement
Keepingthefutureinsightunderabroadperspectiveanddesigningsuitablesystemofmonitoring
plan implementation and the environment is necessary to make the plan more responsive and
attunedtotheprevailingconditions.
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MANAGEMENTPRESCRIPTIONS
Themanagementprescriptionsoutlinetheactivitiesthatwillbeconductedtoimplementthe
strategicprograms.Eachprogramhasspecificgoalswhereactionstobetakenarebased.Inturn,
thesewillbethebasisforpreparingdetailedoperationalplansoverthe10yearperiodofthisplan,
2010to2020.
1. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION

STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES
1.1. Resource Protection and Law Enforcement
Objective:Toenforceenvironmentallawsandstrengthenstakeholdersparticipationinthe
protectionandconservationofecosystems
Despitetheformulationandpromulgationofvariousenvironmentallawstoprotectthecountrys
naturalresources,manyillegalactivitiesthatdamagetheresourcesarestillbeingpracticed.
TheresourceprotectionactivitieswillbeledbytheProtectedAreaSuperintendentandthe
protectedareastaff.Coveringthewholeareaandassigningsomebodytoguardeveryhectareisnot
possibleduetomanpowerandfinancialconstraints.Peoplesorganizationsandbarangayofficials
insidetheprotectedlandscapewillbeencouragedtoparticipateinprotectionandlawenforcement
activities.
Activities
1.1.1
CreateMMPLresourceprotectionandlawenforcementunitcomposedofforestrangers
andateamleader.
1.1.2
Enforcementunittoconductregularfootpatrolsand24hourresponseservice.Patrolling
canbedoneregularlytomonitoractivitieswithinthearea.Therangersmustbetrainedand
equippedadequately.Whenthesituationwarrants,illegallyobtainednaturalresources
shallbeseized,andsuspectedviolatorswhoareactuallycaughtcommittingtheoffense
shallbearrested.
1.1.3
EncouragecommunityorganizationsandbarangayofficialsinsidetheMMPLtoparticipate
inprotectionandlawenforcementactivities,e.g.,existingbantaygubatteamswillbere
activatedandstrengthened.Thebantaygubatvolunteersmustbetrainedandequipped
adequatelyanddeputized.TheMMPLmanagementshallassistintheprocessingof
requirementsforDeputizedEnvironmentandNaturalResourcesOfficers(DENROs),Wildlife
EnforcementOfficers(WEOs)orwardens.
1.1.4
EstablishacoordinatingmechanismamongtheMMPLlawenforcementunit,thebantay
gubat,DENROs,IPgroups,DENRandotherlawenforcementbodies(i.e.KSK).
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1.1.5
Developandimplementanincentive/rewardsystemfortheparticipationofvolunteersin
resourceprotectionactivities.Thismayincludelivelihood,basicsocialservices,logisticsor
honorarium(i.e.CMRPAwardeningscheme).
1.1.6
Designanddistributelawenforcementhandbookstovolunteers.
1.1.7
ConductenvironmentallawawarenessforainremotevillageswithinMMPLtoensurethat
communitiesareawareoftheallowableandillegalactivities.
1.1.8
Formulateappropriateprotectionandenforcementstrategiesandpoliciesinconsultation
withthelocalcommunities.
1.1.9
Providelegalassistancetolitigationproceduresandlogistics.
1.2. Scientific Monitoring and Research
Objective:Topromotescientificresearchonthestateofandpressuresonbiodiversity,the
contributionstohumanwellbeingandtheresponsestothepressuresonspeciesandhabitatsand
evaluatetheeffectivenessofmanagementinterventions.
Reliableanduptodateinformationareneededforbettermanagementdecisions.Researchand
monitoringactivitieswillbefocusedonspecies,habitatsandhumanwellbeingconcerns,following
theagreedmonitoringindicators(Table12).
Table12.Minimummonitoringcategoriesandindicators
OUTCOMES
MONITORINGCATEGORY
INDICATORS
Stateofbiodiversity
IUCNlisted,endemicandlocallyimportant
NumberofIUCNlistedspecies
ChangeinthenumberofIUCNlistedspecies
Percentchangeinnumberofindividuals
ChangeincategoryoftheIUCN listedspecies
Numberofenlisted/delisted/downlistedspecies
Pressureonbiodiversity
Avoiding
species
extinction
Exploitationofthreatenedspecies
No.ofindividuals/speciesconfiscated/apprehended
Presenceofexotic/invasivespecies
Relativefrequencyandpercentcoverofinvasive/exotic
species
Response
Speciesspecificlegislativeprotection
No.ofpoliciesandlegislationsinplace
Researchonthreatened,endemicandlocallyimportant
species
No.ofspeciesrelatedresearchconducted
Contributiontohumanwellbeing
Decreaseddependencyonthreatenedspeciesassource
ofincome
Percentincomederivedfromlivestockandagricultural
goods
Stateofbiodiversity
Area/site
protection
Changeinhabitatcover
Percentchangeinforestcover
Changeinlanduse
Hectaresofforestconvertedtootherlanduses
Waterqualityofriversystem
Deviationofphysicalandchemicalparametersfrom
nationalstandardrangevalues.
Pressureonbiodiversity
Habitatdestruction/loss
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Percentoflandwithincriticalhabitatssubjectedto
OUTCOMES
MONITORINGCATEGORY
INDICATORS
destructiveactivities
Populationmovement
Populationgrowthrate
CommunitybuiltupareasadjacenttoMMPL
PercentofbuiltupareasinMMPLbufferzones
Response
Establishmentandmanagementoflocalconservation
areas
No.ofwellmanagedlocalconservationareas
Contributiontohumanwellbeing
Livelihoodsupportservices
No.oflivelihood/projectsimplemented
Increasedimportancefortourism
IncomederivedfromtourisminMMPL
Typesoflandtenurewithinandadjacentto MMPL
Hectaresoflandwithtenurialinstrumentswithinand
aroundMMPL
Researchandmonitoringworkswillbedoneincollaborationwithotherinstitutionssuchasthe
academeandotherresearchagencies,followingproperprotocols.
Activities:
1.2.1 Createresearchandmonitoringteam/unitundertheprotectedareaoffice.
1.2.2 Organize a research advisory committee composed of technical staff of DENR, PCSDS,
ProvincialGovernment,academeandNGO
1.2.3 Establishbiodiversitymonitoringstation/s.
1.2.4 Establishresearchandmonitoringdatabase.
1.2.5 Conduct research and monitoring activities based on the priorities to fill in data gaps and
populatetheresearchandmonitoringdatabase.
1.2.5.1Species
Rapidbiodiversityassessmentduringdrymonths.
SpeciespopulationdataconsolidationasbasisforrecommendingSundacsiurus
raboritobelistedasEndangered(EN)fromVulnerable(VU)andPalawanomys
furvustoberetainedasEndangered(EN).
PopulationdynamicsandstructureofPalawanomysfurvus
Systematicsandtaxonomyofreptilesandamphibians
Populationdistributionandabundanceofthreatenedspecies
Ecologicalandpopulationstudyonlocallyimportantandorendemicthreatened
speciesthatareknowntoexistinMantalinghanrange
Ethnobiologicalsurveyonlocallyimportantspecies
Baselinesurveyonexotic/invasivefloraandfauna
Monitoringofwildlifetrade,confiscationandpoaching.
Impactoftradeonpopulationsizeofselectedfauna
Impactsofillegal,uncontrolledandunregulatedutilizationofforestproducts:
timber,fuelwoodandminorforestproducts.
1.2.5.2 Habitat
Habitatcharacteristics
Monitoringofchangeinforestcoverandfragmentation(2002v.2010&2020).
Monitoringoflandusechanges(2002v.2010&2020).
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Percentageoflandsubjectedtodestructiveactivities
Effectsofoilpalmplantationandothermonoculturefarmingsystemstoadjacent
forestlandandagriculturallands
Causesandeffectsofforestfire
Effectsofinorganicfertilizersandpesticidestosoilandwaterqualities
Extentofextractionofgravelandsandand/orillegalquarrying
ImpactsofminingintheperipheryofMMPLboundary
1.2.5.3ContributionstoHumanWellbeing
Populationcensusandanalysis
Effectsofinmigration
Incomederivedfromexistinglivestock,agriculturalgoodsandnontimberforest
products
Levelofspeciesutilizationandhuntingforlocalconsumptionineverymunicipality
Socioeconomicsofdestructiveforestrelatedactivities
Assessmentofexistingandpotentialfarmtomarketroads,trailsandothertourism
relatedinfrastructure
MappingofbuiltupareasinMMPLbufferzones
MappingandimpactevaluationoflivelihoodprojectswithinMMPL
Existingresourceusepatterns
Assessmentoftourismmarketpotentialandcarryingcapacity
1.2.6
1.2.7
1.2.8
1.2.5.4ManagementInterventions(asfurtherdiscussedinProgram4.4)
EffectivenessoftheimplementationofNIPASActandSEPlawinMMPL
EffectivenessoftheimplementationofthePhilippineWildlifeConservationand
ProtectionActinMMPL
EffectivenessofthelocalProtectedAreaManagementCouncil(LPAMC)andthe
communityvolunteerprograminCulasianManagedResourceProtectedArea
Assessmentontheimplementationandmanagementoflocalconservationareas
AssessmentofexistingandproposedlandusesintheperipheryofMMPL
Establishcomprehensivemanagementandinformationsystem.(Theinformationsystem
willcontainexistingdatabases,mapslodgedattheLGUs,DENR,PCSDS,CI,academe,NGOs,
privatesectorandotherdepositoriesofexistinginformation.)
Preparerecommendationstothemanagementbody,basedonresultsofsurveysand
monitoringactivities,asdeemednecessary.
Popularizeinformationobtainedfromstudiesforawarenesscampaigns
1.3. Habitat Rehabilitation and Management

Objective:Torehabilitate/restoredegradedhabitatsandwatershedswithinMMPLtoensurethe
wellbeingofthefragilebiodiversity,aswellasthecommunitiesthatdependonthevarious
ecosystemservices.
ManagementandrehabilitationoftheexistingenvironmentinMMPLisaprerequisiteforthe
conservationofthearea.Theresourceassessmentsprovideessentialdataonthestatusofvarious
habitats,theextentofitsdamage,andbasistoformulatetheappropriateinterventiontoarrestits
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furtherdeterioration.Onesuchwidelypreferredinterventionisplantingofindigenousplantspecies
toenhanceconnectivityofdegradedareas.
Activities:
1.3.1 Assessimportanthabitatsrequiringrehabilitation.
1.3.2 Identifyandimplementappropriateandsitespecificrestorationplan.
1.3.3 Encouragemunicipalities/barangaystodeclare/adoptwatersheds.Explorewatershedco
managementagreementswithmunicipalities/barangays
1.3.4 Initiateandsustainannualtreeplantingday.Thespeciestobepropagatedinmunicipalor
communitynurseriesshallbethosespeciesspecifiedinsitespecificrestorationplans.
1.3.5 Monitorrestoration/rehabilitationactivitiesandensuresurvivalofseedlings/wildlings.
1.3.6 IncoordinationwiththeMinesandGeosciencesBureau,requireMPSAholders(MacroAsia
andCelestial)torehabilitatedamagedareaswithinandintheperipheryofMMPL.
1.4. Cultural Resource Management

Objective:Torecognize,protectandpreserveindigenouscultureandtraditions
MMPLisnotonlyrichwithbiodiversitybutwithculturaldiversityaswellsinceitisinhabitedby
Palawans.RepublicAct8371recognizes,protectsandpromotestherightsofindigenouspeoples.
TheActupholdsindigenousownership,includingancestraldomains,aswellasrightstoreligious
andculturalsitesandceremonies.
Activities:
1.4.1 DocumentIParts(e.g.sacredrituals,poems,songs,games,instruments,costumes,
weaponsandherbalmedicines),practicesandecologicalbeliefs.
1.4.2 Facilitateorientation,briefingandreviewofcustomarylawsamongtheyounger
generationsthroughseriesofbitsara(smallgroupgathering)
1.4.3 Undertakedemographicand"phylogenetic"mappingofIPcommunities,toverifygenuine
leadershipandhelpresolveleadershipconflicts.
1.4.4 FacilitateconstructionofbasalanorkalangbanwaineachmunicipalityasvenueforIP
gathering.
1.4.5 SupportannualIPdayactivities(treeplanting,culturalpresentations,culturalbooth,
productdisplay,culturalgameslikekasing,pitsaw,supok,tampor)
1.5. Boundary Demarcation and Zone Management

Objective:TodemarcatetheboundariesofMMPL,adoptandimplementappropriatemanagement
zoningwithintheframeworkofSEP,inharmonywithNIPAS,LocalGovernmentCode,IPRAand
otherrelevantpolicies.
TheboundariesofMMPLhavebeendrawnonamap,withcorrespondingtechnicaldescriptions,
beingthefirststepinNIPASgazettalprocess.Theseboundarieshavebeeniterativelypresentedto
stakeholders,amended/modified,basedonlandclassificationandlanduse,reviewedbythe
NationalMappingandResourceInformationAuthority(NAMRIA),andfinallysubmittedforapproval
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byDENRSecretaryandtheOfficeofthePresident.Thethirteenthstepfurtherrequiresactual
demarcationoftheboundariesontheground.
Moreover,zoningisthebasicframeworkformanagingtheMMPLoranyotherecosystem.Itisa
basictoolforphysicalplanning.InthecaseofPalawan,theSEPprovidesguidelinesinidentifying
differentzoneswithdifferentactivitiesallowedineachzone,asdefinedintheECANstrategy.This
willbeappliedinharmonywithotherPhilippinelawsonzoningsuchasNIPAS.
In2005,followingtherevisedECANguidelines24,thePCSDadoptedtheECANzonesupon
recommendationandendorsementbytherespectivelocalgovernmentunitsinthesameyear.The
adoptedmunicipalECAN,asagreedbystakeholdersshallbetheadoptedzoningforMMPL(Table13
andFigure10).Apartfromterminologyanduseofcolor,therearenoconflictsonzoningcriteriaas
farasSEP,NIPASandIPRAareconcerned.Refinementsonzoning,ifdeemednecessary,aremeant
toalsotakeintoaccountindigenousknowledgesystemsandpractices.
IECwillplayavitalroleintheeffectivenessofzonemanagementactivitiesinMMPL.
Table13.AdoptedECANZonesintheMMPL
AdoptedECANMap
Hectares
92,539
76.8
RestrictedUseArea
3,179
2.6
ControlledUseArea
14,319
11.9
TraditionalUseArea
7,100
5.9
MultipleUseZone
3,320
2.8
CoreZone
TOTAL
120,457
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Activities:
1.5.1 Createamultisectoraldemarcationteam.
1.5.2 Preparecomprehensivedemarcationplan.
1.5.3 Conductpublicconsultationsandawarenesscampaignsontheimportanceofboundaryand
zonedemarcationinallbarangays.
1.5.4 Marktheboundariesandzoneswithvisiblemarkers,billboardsandinterpretivesigns.The
peripheralandcore(strictprotection)zoneboundariesarethepriorities.
1.5.5 PursuanttoECAN,NIPASandIPRAlawguidelines,adoptandimplementzonemanagement
policies,inconsultationwithstakeholders.
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PCSDResolution05250,adoptingtherevisedguidelinesinimplementingtheEnvironmentallyCriticalAreasNetwork,themain
strategyoftheStrategicEnvironmentalPlan(SEP)forPalawan,amendingPCSDResolutionNos.9444&99144.
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Figure10.AdoptedECANzoninginMMPL
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2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH

Goal:Reduceresourceextractiontoasustainablelevelbysupportingeffortstolessencommunities
dependenceonactivitiesthatdegradetheenvironment.
2.1. Community Mobilization

Objective:Tostrengthencapacityoflocalstakeholdersinsustainablemanagementofnatural
resources
MMPListhehomeofindigenousPalawanswhohavelonglivedinanddependedontheresources.
TheyaretheresidentmanagersofMMPL.Effectivepartnershipswillbedevelopedandwillbethe
vehicleforcreatingtheenablingconditionsforconservation.Itwillfocusonstrengtheningthe
structures,roles,rules,access,anddecisionmakingofpublicandcivilsocietyorganizationsto
ensureeffectiveandequitableconservationofnaturalresources.AnnexHprovidesalistofpeoples
organizationswithinandaroundMMPL.
Activities:
2.1.1 CoordinatewithNGOsandotherinstitutionswhoareinvolvedincommunityorganizingand
developmentwithinMMPL.
2.1.2 EstablishbaselineinformationontheorganizationalstatusofPOsasbasisforinterventions/
plans/programs.
2.1.3 Mapexistingandproposedancestraldomains,CBFMsandPACBARMA.
2.1.4 Assesseffectivenessofprogramsimplementedinmodelancestraldomains(i.e.Amas)and
replicatesuccessesinotherancestraldomains
2.1.5 Facilitatedisasterpreparedness/mitigationplanning(includinglandslides,floodcontroland
fireprevention)
2.1.6 Providerelevantcapacitybuildingsupportonthefollowing:
o Environmentallaws
o Enforcement
o Leadership
o Projectmonitoring
o Financialmanagement
2.2. Alternative/Sustainable Livelihoods
Objective:Tofacilitatethedevelopmentandprovisionofalternativeenterprisebasedlivelihood
andthedeliveryofbasicservicestolocalcommunitiesbyconcernedandinterestedinstitutions
throughpartnershipagreements.
Communitydevelopmenteffortsshouldbeinharmonywiththegoalfortheprotectedlandscape.
Developmentshouldlessendependenceofcommunitiesinforestresourcesandlessendemandfor
land.Increasedeconomicwellbeingreducesopportunisticencroachmentandresourceexploitation
invulnerableareas.
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Theprotectedareamanagementshallserveasacatalystofdevelopmentbylinkingupwith
governmentagenciesandinstitutionswhichcouldprovideservicestotheresidents.Transferof
appropriateandsustainabletechnologyshouldbegivenemphasis.
Activities:
2.2.1 Assessexistingenterprisebasedlivelihoodprojects,incoordinationwithhost/assisting
agencies(NGOs,LGUs,NGAs),generatemodelsandbestpracticesasaidsforadvocacyand
behavioralchange.
2.2.2 Developalivelihoodportfoliothatwouldmobilizetheresourcesofvariousinstitutions
2.2.3 Modeldifferenttechnologiesthatwillpromoteconservationandsustainableeconomic
benefitstocommunities25:
o Handicraftproductionusingindigenousmaterials(e.g.tingkep,biday,rattan
baskets,blowgun)
o Bananaandpineappleprocessing
o Riceandcornproduction
o Goat,cattle,swineandpoultryraising
o Honeygathering,throughNATRIPAL
o Integratedfarmingsystem,beyondcropsorcommodityapproachtofarm
development
o Rubber,coffee,coconutandhighvaluefruittrees
o Local/indigenousfoodcrops
o Communtiybasedtourism,asdiscussedinProgram3.
2.2.4 Providerelevanttechnologysupport,includingintegratedpestmanagementforcropsand
livestock.
2.2.5 ExplorefeasibilityofbiofarmprojectonMomordicacharantiaL.andVitexnegundoL.
throughthePalawanCenterforAppropriateRuralTechnology(PCART).26
2.2.6 Establish/improvemarketingfacilities,linkagesandpromotionalsupport.
2.2.7 Facilitateprovision/constructionofirrigation,farmtomarketroadsandpostharvest
infrastructurefacilities.
2.2.8 Strengthencapacityoninfrastructuremanagement
2.2.9 ReferconcernspertainingtothedeliveryofbasicservicestolocalcommunitiestoLGUs,
nationalgovernmentagenciesandconcernedinstitutions.
2.3. Information, Education and Communication

Objective:Toenhancestakeholdersawarenessandparticipationintheprotectionandconservation
ofMMPL.
25
ThelistwasaresultofbarangaylevelandintermunicipalityplanningworkshopsforMMPLin2008.
26
PCARTemploysfamiliestogrowmedicinalspeciesandmarketstheproductstopharmaceuticaldealers.Onaverage,thehouseholdwill
earnP40,000forthefivemonthgrowingseason,whichcouldgenerateP16Mperyear.
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Anintensivecrosssectoralawarenesscampaignshallbeundertakentoenhancepeoplesawareness
onthevariousprotectedareapolicies,ecologicalconcepts,economicvalueofMMPL,climate
changeandecosystemservices.Socialmobilizationstrategieswillbeusedtocreateenvironmental
awarenessonthevalueofMt.Mantalingahanandelicitpeoplesparticipationtogetinvolvedinthe
protectionoftheecosystemthatsupportstheirlivelihoodanddailyactivities.
Thecoremessagesthatthecampaignshouldstressmayrevolvearoundthefollowingthemesor
tags:
Mantalingahanisoneofthecountrysmostimportantforestresourcebecauseofits
biodiversityandecosystemservices
ConserveMantalingahanforthefuturegeneration
Mantalingahanistherealfinalfrontier
Mantalingahaniscarbonsink
Activities:
2.3.1 Improveknowledgesharingplatform/resourcecenterattheprotectedareaofficein
SofronioEspanola
2.3.2 BuildallianceswithexistinglocalNonGovernmentOrganizations,Indigenous/Peoples
Organizations,mediaentitiesconductingenvironmentalawarenessinthefivecovered
municipalities
2.3.3 Designanddisseminateprintedmaterialsappropriateforvarioustargetaudiences:
brochures,posters,leaflets,factsheets,comics,stickers,Tshirtscumposter,flipcharts,
amongothers.
2.3.4 BroadcastinformationbitsinFilipinoontheecologicalservicesprovidedbyMantalingahan,
economicvalueofforest,soilandwaterconservation,ecologicalprinciples,biodiversity
conservationandprotectedareas.
2.3.5 Documentanddisseminateconservationsuccesses,sustainabilitymodels,beststorieson
sustainablelivelihood.
2.3.6 Mobilizetheparticipationofbarangayhealthprovidersintheprotectionofthe
environment.Conductlecturesduringregularmeetingsofbarangayhealthworkers(BHWs)
andbarangayenvironment,agricultureandnutritionscholars(BEANs)informingthemon
theimpactofadegradedenvironmentonthehealthofthepeople.Theinformation
disseminatedcanberelayedbythehealthworkerswhentheydohousevisitsintheir
respectivesitiosandbarangays.
2.3.7 Conductcommunitysessionsintribal/barangayhalls.
2.3.8 Monitor&evaluatepeoplesresponse/reactionstoenvironmentalawarenessactivities,
communityperceptionoftheprotectedareaconceptandenforcementofpolicies.
3. TOURISM AND RECREATION

Goal:Developtourismpotentialswithinthelimitsofthecarryingcapacityoftheenvironmentfor
thebenefitofthelocaleconomy.
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3.1. Recreation Area Development

Objective:Tocarefullyplananddeveloppotentialecotourismdestinations,inpartnershipwith
relevantstakeholders.
TheuniquenaturalfeaturesandbiologicalimportanceofMantalingahanrangeofferspotentialeco
tourismandrecreationopportunities.PotentialecotourismsitesincludeElSalvadorFallsin
SofronioEspaola,TautBatocavesinRizal,KapangyanfallsinBataraza,Inkerafalls,Mainitfallsand
ecologicalparkinBrookesPoint.
Thedevelopmentoftourpackagesmustespeciallycatertoseveraltargetmarkets.
Activities:
3.1.1 Undertaketourismfeasibilityanalysis,tourismproductresearches(e.g.newtourismtrends
inotherareas,budgetrates,agritourism)anddeterminebestpracticesandpotentialturn
offsinexistingdestinations.
3.1.2 Inpartnershipwithrelevantstakeholders,identifycuttingedgeanduniquedestinationsand
prioritizeatleast3sitestobedevelopedandpromoted.
3.1.3 Facilitateconstructionofvisitorfacilitiessuchasvisitorsinformationcenter,accesstrails,
viewingdecksforwildlifeandscenicfeatures,campsites,andiffeasible,canopywalk.Every
effortshallbemadetoensurethatthefacilitiesattheecotourismareasarecompatibleto
thenaturalenvironment.
3.1.4 Developtourprogramshighlightingattractionsthatcanbestcomplementthedestinations
outsideMMPL.
3.1.5 Incollaborationwithrelevantagencies,enhanceaccesstoandbetweenplacesofinterest
3.1.6 EncourageserviceprovidersaroundMMPLtourismsitestoimprovevisitorfacilitiesand
service
3.1.7 Onceestablished,deviseappropriateuserfeessystemforvarioustourismservices.
3.1.8 Facilitatecommunityinvolvementintourismactivities,i.e.guideandporterservices,home
stayprograms,productionofsouveniritems.
3.1.9 Organizeecotourismeventssuchasbirdwatching,trekking,mountainfestivals,youth
camps.
3.1.10 AssessothertourismpotentialsandconductstudyontourismcarryingcapacityofMMPL.
3.1.11 Periodicallyvalidatetheproductmarketmatchingactivityinordertokeepupwiththe
trendsanddevelopmentsintourism.
3.2. Promotions and Marketing

Objective:TodisseminateinformationontourismproductsandservicesinMMPLtogenerate
revenuebothfortheprotectedareaandthelocalcommunities
Mantalingahanisanewproduct,thusitneedstoutilizeadvertising,publicity,salespromotion,
publicrelationsandpersonalsellingintensively.Tobeabletopenetratethemarket,Mt.
Mantalingahanmustbeabletocomeupwithitsownidentity.ThisisthepartofPalawanwhere
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culture,adventureandnatureblendintoaonemagnificentpackageforrest,relaxationand
recreation.27
Activities:
3.2.1 Prepareaprofileofvariouscustomers,competitors,touroperators,andothertourism
allies,includingthemedia.
3.2.2 Advertise,bytyingupwiththeprivatesectorthatwouldmostlikelybenefitfromincreasein
tourismtraffic.Theseincludegasolinestations,transportgroups(airlinesandbuses),food
establishments,amongotherswhoshouldalsobeabletocontributeintheexpensesof
promotion.
3.2.3 CreateMMPLwebsite.
3.2.4 Hostdocumentaryprogramsandtravelshowstohighlightthebeautifulinterestingfeatures
3.2.5 Createinfomercialsandtestimoniesfromauthorities,advocates,expertsandpopular
personalitiesspeakinginfavorofMMPL.
3.2.6 Jointraveltradefairsandeventstodevelopgoodrelationshipwithprospectiveclients.
3.2.7 Sponsor,organizeorjoincauseorientedactivitiesthatfocusontheenvironment,suchas
BaragatanfestivalandSearchforMissEarth.
3.2.8 MaintainpartnershipswithgroupsandNGOsthataresympathetictoandadvocatesofthe
environment.
3.2.9 Concentratepersonalsellingontouroperatorsandtravelagents.
3.3. Visitor Education and Interpretation

Objective:Tocreateameaningfulandworthwhiletourismexperience.
Otherthangeneratingrevenue,theimplementationofanecotourismprogramwillalsobean
opportunitytoenhanceawarenessoflocalandforeignvisitorsontheimportanceofMMPL,
complementingthecommunityoutreachactivitiesunderProgram2,hence,ensuringthegeneration
ofbroaderstakeholdersupportfortheconservationofthearea.
TourismshouldbeabletostimulatenotonlyeconomicgainsbutfurthereffortstoprotectMMPLs
environmentandculture.
Activities:
3.3.1 DesignbrochuresandfactsheetshighlightingMantalingahansuniquenessandnovelty,
includinginformationrelatedtoaccess,servicesandfacilities.
3.3.2 Designandinstallinterpretivesigns,slogansand/orthemesinvarioustourismsites,
highlightingecologicalandculturalsignificance.
3.3.3 Engage,trainandaccreditlocalguides.Tourinterpretationsmustbeflexibletosuitthe
client,i.e.local,foreign,retirees,youth,expert,culturaladvocateandadventurist.
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SouthPalawanAreaSpecificMasterPlan,2007
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4. INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT

Goal:Establishamanagementstructureandsecurefinancialsustainabilitybasedonpartnership
betweengovernment,communitiesandtheprivatesector.
4.1. General Management and Administration

Objective:Tocreateamanagementbodytooverseetheimplementationofthemanagementand
financialplan.
Thefirstthreeprogramswillbefutileunlesstheyareadoptedandexecuted.Amanagementbody
willbecreatedtoservethepurpose.AProtectedAreaManagementBoard(PAMB) 28isthemain
policymakingbodyfortheMMPL(Figure11),composedoftheDENR,PCSDS,LGUs,NGOs,
academe,peoplesorganizationsandIPrepresentatives.Meetingquarterly,thePAMBwillbe
responsibleforthefollowingfunctions:
1. Approvepolicies,guidelines,plansandprograms,proposals,agreementsandother
relateddocumentsincludingthemanualofoperationsforthemanagementofMMPL;
2. Facilitatethedemarcationoftheboundariesoftheprotectedareaandbufferzone;
3. EnsurethattheMMPLmanagementplanofprotectedareaandtheancestraldomain
sustainabledevelopmentandprotectionplansareharmonized;
4. Ensuretheimplementationofprogramsasprescribedinthemanagementplan;
5. Monitorandevaluatetheprogressintheimplementationofthemanagementplan;
6. MonitorandassesstheperformanceoftheProtectedAreaSuperintendent(PASu)and
otherprotectedareapersonnel,andthecomplianceofpartnerstothetermsand
conditionsofanyagreement;
7. Resolveconflictsamongtenuredoccupants29;and,
8. Recommendfeesandotherchargesfortheuseoftheprotectedarea.
ThePAMBChairwillbefromeithertheSPPCorPCSDorDENR30,orcochairmanshipmaybeagreed
upon.ThePASushallactasSecretariattothePAMBandwillexecutetheplansandprogramsofthe
protectedareaasapprovedbythePAMB31,includingtechnicalprograms,organizational
managementplans,administrationplans.
AworkablearrangementtoharmonizeandsynergizetheresponsibilitiesofthePAMB,SPPCand
SPPCtechnicalcommitteeshallbeformallyagreedupontooptimizeresourcesanddemonstrate
collaborativemanagement.
28
NIPASLaw,Section12.
29
ButnotconflictsordisputesexclusivelyamongICCs/APs.,whichwouldpresumablybehandledbyNationalCommissiononIndigenous
Peoples(NCIP).
30
Proposed governance structure for Mt. Mantalingahan Protected Landscape, 2007. The proposal is based on Palawanspecific
experiencesonprotectedareamanagementboardchairmanshipandthesentimentsofkeystakeholders.
31
NIPASLawSec11.2.
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South Palawan Planning Council

(SPPC)
SPPC Technical Committee

(SPPC TC)
PAMB Chairman
(SPPC Chairman/PCSD Chairman)
- Provides technical advice to PAMB
PAMB
- Determine mgt. plan & budget allocation
- Decide on matters related to planning,
resource protection & administration
PAMB
Executive Committee
- Representative of full Board
PA Superintendent
(PASu)
- Implements mgt. plans and programs
- Disburses funds in line w/ workplan & budget
MMPL Staff
- Perform PA mgt. activities
Figure11.ProposedManagementStructurefortheMMPL32
4.2. Staff Development

Objective:Torecruitaprofessionalstaffinordertoprovidelongtermmanagerialsecurityfor
MMPL.
AProtectedAreaOffice(PAO)willbeestablishedtocarryoutthetasksstipulatedinthe
managementprescriptions.ThePAOwillbemannedbytheProtectedAreaSuperintendent.
Staffingpatternwillbebasedonthecurrentneedstopursuetheidentifiedactivitiesundereach
managementprogram.
TheInitialProtectedAreaPlanfortheMMPL(2007)outlinedtheminimumfulltimestaffing
requirements(Table16).
Eachstaffshouldhaveclearunderstandingoftheirworkanddutiesandtheyshouldbemotivatedto
worktoachieveMMPLvision.
32
SpecificregulationsonPAMBsboardcompositionareinSec.12.2ofDENRAdministrativeOrderNo.200826(NIPASLaw).
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Thetechnicalcapabilityofthestaffwillbeenhancedthroughtrainingandexposuretoother
protectedareaswhicharealreadyinoperationandinotherrelevantaspects,basedonatraining
needsassessment.
Table16.MinimumHumanResourceRequirementsforafullyfunctioningMMPL
PositionTitle
NumberofPositions
ProtectedAreaSuperintendent
ProtectedArea&WardenOfficer
CommunityRelationsOfficer
Biologist&ResearchWorker
AdministrativeOfficer
ProtectedArea&FieldMaintenanceWorker
PARangers/Wardens
15
Secretary/Clerk
Total
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4.3. Partnership Relations

Objective:ToensurethesustainabilityofMMPLsecologicalservicesbeyondtheboundaries
throughpartnerships.
ThemanagementofMMPLshallbetakenaspartofthelargerlandscapebyensuringthe
sustainabilityofitsecologicalservicesbeyondtheboundaries,throughpartnerships.
Linkageswithothergovernmentandnongovernmentorganizationsmustbebuilt/enhancedand
sustained.Tomaximizeuseoffinancialresources,projectimplementation,collaborationand
synergymustbeensured.Thiswillalsoavoidduplicationofworkbydifferentoraganizations.
Partnershipsmaybelegitimizedthroughmemorandaofagreement(MOA)ormemorandaof
understanding(MOU).
4.4. Monitoring and Evaluation of Management Effectiveness
Objective:Toestablishacomprehensivemonitoringsystem,asevidencebasedreferencefor
adaptivemanagement
Amonitoringandevaluationsystemshallbeundertakenperiodically,andamanagement
informationsystemmustbeinplace,asevidencebasedreferenceforsubsequentplanning
exercises.
Monitoringandevaluationinvolvesdevelopingschemesfordefiningandrefiningindicatorsfordata
collection,storageandanalysis.Itoccursthroughallstagesofplanningandimplementationprocess
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andprovidesfeedbackforplaniterationandadaptivemanagement.Itfacilitatesthemeasurement
ofprogresstowardssuccess.
Monitoringshallbedone:
a. quarterly,toensurethattheidentifiedactivitiesduringtheperiodwereaccomplished;
b. annually,todeterminetheoutputsfortheyear,thefactorsthathindered/facilitatedthe
deliveryofexpectedoutputs;
c. everytwoyears,todeterminetheprogressinachievingtheobjectivesofthemanagementplan.
Allinformationgeneratedshallformpartofacomprehensivemanagementinformationdatabase.
4.5. Resource Generation and Financial Management

Objective:Tosecurelongterm,stablefinancingforMMPL.
MMPLfacesmanychallengestowardssecuringfinancialsustainability.Itwillrequiremorefunds
thanarepresentlyavailableforbothstartupandrecurrentcosts.Thereisnosinglesolutionthat
willprovidelongtermfinancialsecurity.Therefore,themanagementshouldremainflexibleto
pursuepromisingsourcesofrevenue.
Intheshortterm,itappearsthatthemostprofitablefocusisonphilanthropyanddonors.While
pursingthesesources,however,MMPLmanagersshouldtakeadvantageoftheeconomicslowdown
todeveloppoliciesthatwillgovernuserfees:includingbothlocalandcommercialusers,aswellas
tourism.Withrespecttotourism,theMMPLshouldcollaboratewithotherrecreation/conservation
areasinPalawanasawaytobenefitfromtheirexpertiseandtopromoteatotalexperience(from
divingtomountaineering)fromvisitstotheisland.
Inthemediumterm,MMPLshouldworkwiththenationalgovernmenttoensurethatREDDcredits
areacceptableinthepostKyotocarbonmarket.Moreover,managersshouldensurethatcarbon
offsetdealsarestackedwithbiodiversityoffsetsinordertomaximizethefinancialreturnfromthe
conservationprojects.
Activities:
4.5.1 EstablishanEnvironmentalTrustFund(ETF)33
Giventheunpredictableandirregularnatureofobtaininggrantsanddonations,theMMPL
shouldcreateanETFdedicatedtofinancingthelongtermmanagementoftheMMPL.Such
afundcouldbeanindependentfinancialinstrumentcreatedandmanagedbytheMMPL
(perhapsmanagedsimilartotheexistingfundsfortheMMPLheldbytheSPPC).
Alternatively,ifitwouldsaveontransactioncosts,thefundcouldberegisteredasan
independentsubaccountwithinanexistingETF.SeveralsuchopportunitiesexistinETFs
operatedinthePhilippinesincluding:
o PhilippinesIntegratedProtectedAreaFund,
o FoundationforthePhilippineEnvironment,
o GEFSmallGrantsProgramCommunityManagementofProtectedAreas,
33
AnETFisalegalstructurebywhichmoneyorotherassetsareheld,invetsedandspentbyaboardoftrustees(ordirectors)exclusively
foraspecificpurpose.ETFsareexemptfromtaxationunderRule18oftheNIPASLaw.
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o PhilippineTropicalForestConservationFund
4.5.2
CapitalizetheETF
4.5.2.1 Government
ThemostconsistentrevenuestreamfortheMMPLhasbeenthesupportprovided
bythefivemunicipalities;eachyeartheyhavecontributedP1million.Managers
shouldconfirmthatthemunicipalitiesintendtocontinuewiththiscommitment.
TheMMPLsboardshouldalsonegotiatewiththefederalandregionalgovernments
todeterminewhetheraportionoffinesfromenvironmentalrelatedcrimescould
bededicatedtotheMMPL(ontheassumptionthattheenvironmentaldamagecan
bemitigated,tosomeextent,throughtheprotectionoftheMMPL).Likewise,the
boardshoulddeterminewhetheritispossibletochargeamodesttouristtaxat
airports,hotels,oratportsinordertofundtheMMPL.
4.5.2.2 Nongovernmental/philanthropicorganizations
ConservationInternational(CI)andtheGlobalConservationFundhavebeenstrong
supportersofMMPL,andtheyremainwillingtomakeasubstantialcontributionto
theETFfortheMMPL.OtherENGOsorfoundationsshouldbeexplored,especially
thePhilippinefoundationswhosemandateoverlapswiththegoalsoftheMMPL.
Multiandbilateraldonorsshouldbeexplored.
MMPLshouldinquireaboutpossiblephilanthropicopportunities.Managerscould
workwithNGOstoestablishasystemtoacceptdonationsthrough,forexample:
o FriendsoftheMMPL,
o Adoptanacre,oradoptaspeciesfundraisingcampaigns.
Managersshouldalsoworkwithcompetentorganizationstomarketcarbonand/or
biodiversityoffsets.
Managersshouldinvestigatemerchandisingopportunitiestogeneraterevenue.
4.5.2.3 Touristoperators/hotels
Managersshouldenterintoagreementswithresponsibletouristoperatorsand
hotelierstohelpfundtheMMPLETF.Theprivatesectormaybewillingto:
o CollecttouristsurchargesandotherfeesfortheMMPLsmanagement,
o CollectsparechangefortheMMPL(althoughtherealbenefitofthiswould
betoraisetheprofileoftheMMPL),
o HostMMPLrepresentativestoprovideinterpretiveprogramsforguests.
4.5.2.4 ExtractiveIndustries
TheMMPLshoulddevelopascheduleoffeesforuserightsofresourcesextracted
fromtheprotectedlandscape.
4.5.2.5 Bi&MultilateralDonors
ManagersshouldactivelysolicitgrantsanddonationsfortheMMPL.Inadditionto
theregulardonorassistanceforconservationprojects,MMPLmanagersshould
examinetheopportunitiestoobtainfundingthroughdonationsfromforeignlottery
corporations.
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4.5.3
IdentifyothersourcesofrevenuebasedonMMPLsgoodsandservices(Table15),that
shouldbeapriorityforfundraising,intheimmediateandinthelongterm.
Table15.MarketbasedfinancialmechanismsforMMPLgoodsandservices
Goods&Services
PotentialFinancialMechanism
Nonextractive/ecotourismrelatedgoods
TourismUserFees
WildlifeViewing(birds,mammals,turtlesetc.)
Entrancefees
Aestheticscenery
Entrancefees
Outdoorattractions(mountaineering,caving,hiking,etc.)
Recreationaluserfee
Culturalattractions
Entrancefees
Extractivegoods
NTFPs(Fruits,nuts,otherbasicfoodstuffs,resins,materials
forhandicrafts,etc)
Resourceextractionfees;Biodiversityenterprisefunds
Medicinalplants
Resourceextractionfees;bioprospectingfees
Geneticmaterialsforpharmaceuticalandbiotechnology
uses
Bioprospectingfees
Waterrelatedservices
Drinkingwater,irrigationwater,otheruses(e.g.,cooling
processes,etc.)
Wateruserbasedfeemechanism
Hydropower
Waterbasedfeemechanism;resourceextractionfees;
biodiversityenterprisefunds
Floodcontrol
Waterbasedfeemechanism;insurance
Agricultureservices
Grazinglandsandwatertosupportranching
Waterbasedfeemechanism;insurance
Soilandnutrientprotectionforlocalagriculture
Insurance
Croppollination
Insurance
Globalservices
Biodiversityconservation(e.g.conservationofrare,
endemicand/ormigratoryspecies)
Fundraising;GEF;BiodiversityEnterpriseFunds
Carbonsequestration/storage(e.g.,storedinsoilsand
vegetation)
Carbonmarket
Climatechangemitigation
Carbonmarket;reinsurance
OtherServices
Maintenanceoflocalclimatepatterns(e.g.local
precipitationpatterns)
Fiscalinstruments;reinsurance
Scientificresearch
Bioprospecting;Entrancefees;licensing
Thermalpower
Licensing;landusefee
Media
Licensing;Entrance/Userfees
4.5.4
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Formulateandimplementfinancialmanagementpolicies.
SCHEDULE
Program1.ResourceManagementandProtection
1.1. ResourceProtectionandLawEnforcement
Objective:Toenforceenvironmentallawsandstrengthenstakeholdersparticipationintheprotectionandconservationofecosystems
Activity
Timeframe
nd
ResourceRequirement
Responsibility
Partners
CreationofMMPLresourceprotectionandlaw
enforcementunit.
2 Quarter2010
camera,handheldtwoway
radio,GPS
PASu,PAMB
DENR,PCSDS,PNP,KSK
Conductregularfootpatrolsand24hourresponse
service.
regularroutine
Camera,GPS,logbook,
measuringtape,binoculars,
handheldtwowayradio
PArangers,PAstaff
DENR,PCSDS,PNP,KSK
Encouragecommunityorganizationsandbarangay
officialsinsidetheMMPLtoparticipatein
protectionandlawenforcementactivities
3rdQuarter2010
PASu,ResourceProtection
andLawEnforcementUnit
Establishacoordinatingmechanismamongthe
MMPLlawenforcementunit.
3rdQuarter2010
PASu,PAMB
Developandimplementanincentive/reward
system.
1stQuarter2011to
2020
PASu,PAMB
Designanddistributelawenforcementhandbooks.
3rdQuarter2010,
2013,and2015
Computer,printer,brochures,
guidelines
Conductenvironmentallawawarenessforain
remotevillageswithinMMPL.
3rdQuarter2010
onwards
Laptop,LCDprojector,camera,
printer,portablegeneratorset,
portablesoundsystem
PAstaff,Resource
ProtectionandLaw
EnforcementUnit
PAstaff,Resource
ProtectionandLaw
EnforcementUnit
DENR,PCSDS,PNP,ELAC,KSK,
NGO/PO,LGU,PNNI,RizalEEC,
KFI,Culasianwardens,other
POs
POs
POs
DENR,PCSDS,ELAC,KSK,
NGO/PO,LGU
Formulateappropriateprotectionandenforcement
strategiesandpolicies.
2ndQuarter2010
printer
PASu,PAMB
DENR,PCSD
Providelegalassistancetolitigationprocessand
logistics
Asneeded
PASu,PAMB
DENR,PCSDS
DENR,PCSDS,ELAC,KSK
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1.2 ScientificMonitoringandResearch
Objective:Topromotescientificresearchonthestateofandpressuresonbiodiversity,thecontributionstohumanwellbeingandthe
responsestothepressuresonspeciesandhabitatsandevaluatetheeffectivenessofmanagementinterventions.
Activity
Timeframe
rd
ResourceRequirement
Responsibility
Partners
Createresearchandmonitoringteam/unitunder
theprotectedareaoffice.
3 Quarter2010
printer
PASu,PAMB,Research
AdvisoryCommittee
DENR,PCSDS,NGO,academe,
LGUs
Organizearesearchadvisorycommittee.
4thQuarter2010
PAMB
DENR,PCSD,NGO,academe
Establishresearchandmonitoringdatabase.
2ndQuarter2010
Computer
PAstaff,PASu
NGO,DENR,PCSDS,academe
Establishbiodiversitymonitoringstation/s.
3rdQuarter2011
Camera,computer,printer,
measuringtape,GPS,maps,
binoculars,logbook,twoway
handheldradio
PAstaff,DENR,Research
andMonitoringTeam/Unit
DENR,NGO/PO,PCSDS
Conductresearchandmonitoringactivitiesbasedon
theprioritiestofillindatagapsandpopulatethe
researchandmonitoringdatabase.Thiswillfocuson
species,habitatsandhumanwellbeingconcerns.
20112020
GPS,tent,maps,laptop,
printer,binoculars,satellite
images,sleepingbags,
questionnaire,surveyforms,
waterqualitytestkits,air
qualitymonitoring,SLR
camera,twowayhandheld
radio
ResearchandMonitoring
Team/Unit,PAstaff
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS,CI,
academe,PO
Establishcomprehensivemanagementand
informationsystemTheinformationsystemwill
containexistingdatabases,mapslodgedatthe
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS,CI,academe,NGOs,private
sectorandotherdepositoriesofexisting
information).
2ndQuarter2010
Computer,printer,maps
PAstaff,PASu
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS,
CI,academe,privatesector
Preparerecommendationstothemanagement
body,basedonresultsofsurveysandmonitoring
activities.
Every3rdQuarter
starting2011to
2020
Computer,printer
PAstaff,PASu,Research
AdvisoryCommittee
NGO,DENR,PCSDS,academe
Popularizeinformationobtainedfromstudiesfor
awarenesscampaigns.
Everyendof4th
Quarter2012to
2020
Computer,printer
PAstaff,Researchand
MonitoringTeam/Unit
DENR,PCSDS,CI,academe
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1.3 HabitatRehabilitationandManagement
Objective:Torehabilitate/restoredegradedhabitatsandwatershedswithinMMPLtoensurethewellbeingofthefragilebiodiversity,aswellas
thecommunitiesthatdependonthevariousecosystemservices.
Activity
Timeframe
rd
ResourceRequirement
Responsibility
Partners
Assessimportanthabitatsrequiringrehabilitation.
3 Quarter2010
GPS,map
PAstaff,PASu,Research
andMonitoringTeam/Unit
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS,NGO/PO
Identifyandimplementappropriateandsitespecific
restorationplan.
4thQuarter2010
GPS,tent,maps,laptop,
printer,binoculars,satellite
images,waterqualitytestkits,
camera
PAO,PAMB
Encouragemunicipalities/barangaysto
declare/adoptwatersheds.
3rdQuarter2010
PASu,PAMB
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS,PO,CI
Initiateandsustainannualtreeplantingday.The
speciestobepropagatedinmunicipalorcommunity
nurseriesshallbethosespeciesspecifiedinsite
specificrestorationplans.
Every3rdQuarter
2010to2020
(annual)
Nurseries,seedlings,maps,
camera
PAstaff,PASu,rangers
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS
Monitorrestoration/rehabilitationactivities.
4thQuarter2010to
2020(annual)
GPS,camera,maps
PAstaff,PASu,rangers
IncoordinationwiththeMinesandGeosciences
Bureau,requireMPSAholders(MacroAsiaand
Celestial)torehabilitatedamagedareaswithinand
intheperipheryofMMPL.
Whenmining
operations
commencedespite
stakeholder
objections
DENRMGB,PAstaff
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS,PMRB
1.4 CulturalResourceManagement
Objective:Torecognize,protectandpreserveindigenouscultureandtraditions.
Activity
Timeframe
rd
ResourceRequirement
Responsibility
Partners
DocumentIParts(e.g.sacredrituals,poems,songs,
games,instruments,costumes,weaponsandherbal
medicines),practicesandecologicalbeliefs.
3 Quarter2010
Questionnaire,recorders,
camera
PAstaff,NCIP
DENRNCIP,LGUs,POs/NGO,
PCSDS
Facilitateorientation,briefingandreviewof
customarylawsamongtheyoungergenerations
3rdQuarter2010,
2015and2020
PAstaff,NCIP
PCSDS
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Undertakedemographicand"phylogenetic"
mappingofIPcommunities,toverifygenuine
leadershipandhelpresolveleadershipconflicts.
2ndQuarter2010
Facilitateconstructionofbasalanor
kalangbanwaineachmunicipalityasvenueforIP
gathering.
SupportannualIPdayactivities(treeplanting,
culturalpresentations,culturalbooth,product
display,culturalgameslikekasing,pitsaw,supok,
tampor).
Recorders,surveyforms,
Team/Unit,LGUS
PCSDS
Intermittent
(SofronioEspanola,
donein2009)
Roundtimber,nipashingles,
rattan,bamboo
PAstaff
POs,DENRNCIP
Every2ndQuarter
2011to2020
(annual)
seedlings,
DENRNCIP,PAstaff
PCSDS
1.5 BoundaryDemarcationandManagement
Objective:TodemarcatetheboundariesofMMPL,adoptandimplementappropriatemanagementzoningwithintheframeworkofSEP,in
harmonywithNIPAS,LocalGovernmentCode,IPRAandotherrelevantpolicies.
Activity
Timeframe
ResourceRequirement
Responsibility
Partners
Createamultisectoraldemarcationteam.
2ndQuarter2010
Computer,printer,
PASu,PAMB
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS,CI
Preparecomprehensivedemarcationplan.
2ndQuarter2010
map,GPS
PASu,PAMB
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS,CI
Conductpublicconsultationsandawareness
campaignsontheimportanceofboundaryandzone
demarcationinallbarangays.
2ndQuarter,2010
PASuandmultisectoral
demarcationteam
LGUs,DENR,CI
Marktheboundariesandzoneswithvisible
markers,billboardsandinterpretivesigns.
2ndQuarter2010to
th
4 Quarter2011
GPS,camera,maps,concrete
monuments,GPS,Laptop,
Binoculars,compass,
clinometers,tripod
PAstaffandmultisectoral
demarcationteam
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS,CI
Adoptandimplementzonemanagementpolicies,in
consultationwithstakeholders.
1stQuarter2011
PASu&PAMB
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS
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Program2.CommunityDevelopmentandOutreach
Goal:Reduceresourceextractiontoasustainablelevelbysupportingeffortstolessencommunitiesdependenceonactivitiesthatdegradethe
environment.
2.1. CommunityMobilization
Objective:Tostrengthencapacityoflocalstakeholdersinsustainablemanagementofnaturalresources.
Activity
Timeframe
ResourceRequirement
Responsibility
Partners
CoordinatewithNGOsandotherinstitutionswho
areinvolvedincommunityorganizingand
developmentwithinMMPL.
1stQuarter2010
vehicle
PAstaff
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS.NGOs
Establishbaselineinformationontheorganizational
statusofPOsasbasisforintervention
plans/programs.
2ndQuarter2010
Computer,printer
PAstaff
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS.NGOs
Mapexistingandproposedancestraldomains,
CBFMsandPACBARMA.
2ndQuarter2010
Laptop,GPS,maps
PAstaff
DENR,PCSDS,NCIP,LGUs,POs
Assesseffectivenessofprogramsimplementedin
modelancestraldomainsandreplicatesuccessesin
otherancestraldomains.
3rdQuarter2010
Surveyforms,maps
PAstaff
DENR,PCSDS,NCIP,LGUs,POs
Facilitatedisasterpreparedness/mitigation
planning.
2ndQuarter2011,
2015and2018
Trainingmanuals,emergency
equipment/kit
LGUs,PDCC,BFP,PNR,PNP,
PAGASA
Providerelevantcapacitybuildingsupport.
asneeded
Laptop,LCDProjector,Camera,
trainingmanuals,guidelines,
maps
PAstaff,Resource
ProtectionandLaw
EnforcementUnit
PAstaff
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS,DA,
NGOs/PO,
2.2. Alternative/SustainableLivelihoods
Objective:Tofacilitatethedevelopmentandprovisionofalternativeenterprisebasedlivelihoodandthedeliveryofbasicservicestolocal
communitiesbyconcernedandinterestedinstitutionsthroughpartnershipagreements.
Activity
Timeframe
ResourceRequirement
Responsibility
Partners
Assessexistingenterprisebasedlivelihoodprojects.
3rdQuarter2010
PAstaff
LGUs,PO,NGO,DA,DTI
Developalivelihoodportfoliothatwouldmobilize
theresourcesofvariousinstitutions.
3rdQuarter2010
PAstaff
LGUs,PAMB,DTI
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Activity
Timeframe
ResourceRequirement
Responsibility
Partners
Modeldifferenttechnologiesthatwillpromote
conservationandsustainableeconomicbenefitsto
communities.
3rdQuarter2010
onwards
PAstaff
LGUs,PO,NGO,DA,DTI
Providerelevanttechnologysupport,including
integratedpestmanagementforcropsandlivestock
Continuing,asneed
arises
PAstaff
LGUs,PO,NGO,DA,DTI
ExplorefeasibilityofbiofarmprojectonMomordica
charantiaL.andVitexnegundoL.
1stQuarter2011
PASu,Researchand
MonitoringTeam/Unit
PCART,IDEAS,LGUs,DA
Establish/improvemarketingfacilities,linkagesand
promotionalsupport.
1stQuarter2011
PAstaff
LGUs,PO,NGO,DA,DTI
Facilitateprovision/constructionofirrigation,farm
tomarketroadsandpostharvestinfrastructure
facilities.
3rdQuarter2011
Computer,maps,heavy
equipments,cement,gravel
andsand
PAO,NIA,DPWH
LGUs,DPWH,NIA,DA
Strengthencapacityoninfrastructuremanagement.
2ndQuarter2013
PAstaff
LGUs,PO,NGO,DA,DPWH
Referconcernspertainingtothedeliveryofbasic
servicestolocalcommunitiestoLGUs,national
governmentagenciesandconcernedinstitutions.
1stQuarter2012to
2020
Computer,printer
PASu
LGUs,PO,DA,DPWH,NIA,
DepEd
2.3. Information,EducationandCommunication
Objective:ToenhancestakeholdersawarenessandparticipationintheprotectionandconservationofMMPL.
Activity
Timeframe
nd
ResourceRequirement
Responsibility
Partners
Improveknowledgesharingplatform/resource
centerattheprotectedareaofficeinSofronio
Espanola.
2 Quarter2010
portablesoundsystem
SPPMC
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS,CI
BuildallianceswithexistinglocalNonGovernment
Organizations,Indigenous/PeoplesOrganizations,
andmediaentitiesconductingenvironmental
awarenessinthefivecoveredmunicipalities.
3rdQuarter2010
PASu
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS,NCIP,NGOs
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Activity
Timeframe
st
ResourceRequirement
Responsibility
Partners
Designanddisseminateprintedmaterials
appropriateforvarioustargetaudiences.
1 Quarter2010
onwards
Computer,printer,camera
PAstaff
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS,CI
BroadcastinformationbitsinFilipinoonthe
ecologicalservicesprovidedbyMantalingahan,
economicvalueofforest,soilandwater
conservation,ecologicalprinciples,biodiversity
conservationandprotectedareas.
1stQuarter2010
onwards
Computer,recorder
PAstaff
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS,CI,DWRI,
otherbroadcastmedia
Documentanddisseminateconservationsuccesses,
sustainabilitymodels,andbeststorieson
sustainablelivelihood.
1stQuarter2012to
2020
Computer,printer,recorder,
camera,videocamera
PAO,NGO/PO
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS
Mobilizetheparticipationofbarangayhealth
providersintheprotectionoftheenvironment.
Conductlecturesduringregularmeetingsof
barangayhealthworkers(BHWs)andbarangay
environment,agricultureandnutritionscholars
(BEANs)informingthemontheimpactofa
degradedenvironmentonthehealthofthepeople.
Theinformationdisseminatedcanberelayedbythe
healthworkerswhentheydohousevisitsintheir
respectivesitiosandbarangays.
3rdQuarter2010
onwards
portablesoundsystem
PAO,DOH
LGUs,DOH,DA,DENR,NGO/PO
Conductcommunitysessionsintribal/barangay
halls.
3rdto4thQuarter
2010onwards
portablesoundsystem
PAO,NGO/PO
LGUs,DENR,NCIP,NGO/PO,
PCSDS
Monitor&evaluatepeoplesresponse/reactionsto
environmentalawarenessactivities,community
perceptionoftheprotectedareaconceptand
enforcementofpolicies.
4thQuarter2010
PAO
LGUs,DENR,PCSDS,CI
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Program3.TourismandRecreation
Goal:Developtourismpotentialswithinthelimitsofthecarryingcapacityoftheenvironmentforthebenefitofthelocaleconomy.
3.1. RecreationAreaDevelopment
Objective:Tocarefullyplananddeveloppotentialecotourismdestinations,inpartnershipwithrelevantstakeholders.
Activity
Timeframe
rd
ResourceRequirement
Responsibility
Partners
Undertaketourismfeasibilityanalysis,tourism
productresearchesanddeterminebestpractices
andpotentialturnoffsinexistingdestinations.
3 Quarter2010
tourismplan
PAstaff
Provincial/MunicipalTourism
Office,ATTOPP,NGOs
Inpartnershipwithrelevantstakeholders,identify
cuttingedgeanduniquedestinationsandprioritize
atleast3sitestobedevelopedandpromoted.
1stQuarter2011
Laptop,recorder,maps
PAstaff
Office,ATTOPP,NGOs
Facilitateconstructionofvisitorfacilitiessuchas
visitorsinformationcenter,accesstrails,viewing
decksforwildlifeandscenicfeatures,campsites,
andiffeasible,canopywalk.Everyeffortshallbe
madetoensurethatthefacilitiesattheecotourism
areasarecompatibletothenaturalenvironment.
3rdQuarter2011
Lumber,concrete,roofing
materials,paint
PAstaff
Office,ATTOPP,NGOs,business
sector,community
Developtourprogramshighlightingattractionsthat
canbestcomplementthedestinationsoutside
MMPL.
3rdQuarter2010to
2020
Computer,maps,photos
PAstaff
sector,community
Incollaborationwithrelevantagencies,enhance
accesstoandbetweenplacesofinterest.
3rdQuarter2011
Computer,maps
PAstaff
sector,community
EncourageserviceprovidersaroundMMPLtourism
sites.
4thQuarter2011
Computer,maps,photos
PAstaff
sector,community
Deviseappropriateuserfeessystemforvarious
tourismservices.
2ndQuarter2011
Computer,tourismplans
PAstaff,PAMB
sector,community
Organizeecotourismeventssuchasbirdwatching,
trekking,mountainfestivals,youthcamps.
Environmental
monthcelebration
Computer,LCDProjector,
binoculars,tents,GPS,
brochures,fieldguidebooks
PAstaff
sector,community
Assessothertourismpotentialsandconductstudy
ontourismcarryingcapacityofMMPL.
2ndQuarter2015
Computer,printer,maps,
photos
Team/Unit
sector,community
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Activity
Periodicallyvalidatetheproductmarketmatching
activityinordertokeepupwiththetrendsand
developmentsintourism.
Timeframe
nd
2 Quarter2013to
2020(quarterlyor
annually)
ResourceRequirement
Responsibility
PASu
Partners
sector,community
3.2. PromotionandMarketing
Objective:TodisseminateinformationontourismproductsandservicesinMMPLtogeneraterevenuebothfortheprotectedareaandthelocal
communities.
Activity
Timeframe
ResourceRequirement
Responsibility
Partners
Prepareaprofileofvariouscustomers,competitors,
touroperators,andothertourismallies,including
themedia.
4thQuarter2010
Laptop,printer
PAstaff
DOT,Provincial/Municipal
TourismOffice,ATTOPP,NGOs,
businesssector
Advertise,bytyingupwiththeprivatesectorthat
wouldmostlikelybenefitfromincreaseintourism
traffic.Theseincludegasolinestations,transport
groups(airlinesandbuses),foodestablishments,
amongotherswhoshouldalsobeabletocontribute
intheexpensesofpromotion.
3rdQuarter2011
Camera,videocamera
PASuandTourismOffice
TourismOffice,ATTOPP,NGOs,
businesssector
CreateandupdatesMMPLwebsite.
Createdin2009;
regularupdatingis
equired
1stQuarter2012
Pictures,areaprofile,maps,
database,laptop,camera
PAstaff
Camera,videocamera,
computer
PASu
Office,CI,DOT,PCSDS,DENR,
PIO
TourismOffice,PIO
Createinfomercialsandtestimoniesfrom
authorities,advocates,expertsandpopular
personalitiesspeakinginfavorofMMPL.
3rdQuarter2010
Recorder,laptops,video
camera
PAOStaff,NGO/PO,PAMB
Radiostations,TVPrograms,
PIO,NGO/PO
Jointraveltradefairsandeventstodevelopgood
relationshipwithprospectiveclients.
Environmenttrade
fairs&Special
events
Environmentmonth
celebration
Tarpaulins,streamers,
projectorandlaptop
PAstaff
TourismOffice,PIO
PASu
DOT,PIO,LGUs
Hostdocumentaryprogramsandtravelshowsto
highlightthebeautifulinterestingfeatures.
Sponsor,organizeorjoincauseorientedactivities
thatfocusontheenvironment,suchasBaragatan
festivalandSearchforMissEarth.
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Activity
Timeframe
nd
ResourceRequirement
Responsibility
Partners
MaintainpartnershipswithgroupsandNGOsthat
aresympathetictoandadvocatesofthe
environment.
2 Quarter2010
PASu
POs,NGOs,LGUs,DENR,PCSDS,
PNNI
Concentratepersonalsellingontouroperatorsand
travelagents.
4thQuarter2011
Brochures,flyers,documentary
videos,tarpaulins
PASuandPAstaff
Businessestablishment,POs,
ATOPP
3.3. VisitorEducationandInterpretation
Objective:Tocreateameaningfulandworthwhiletourismexperience.
Activity
Timeframe
rd
ResourceRequirement
Responsibility
Partners
Designbrochureandfactsheethighlighting
Mantalingahansuniquenessandnovelty,including
informationrelatedtoaccess,servicesandfacilities.
3 Quarter2010,
2013and2015
photos,areaprofile,computer,
camera
PAstaff
LGUs,MunicipalTourismOffice,
CI
Designandinstallinterpretivesigns,slogansand/or
themesinvarioustourismsites,highlighting
ecologicalandculturalsignificance.
3rdQuarter2011to
2020
signboards,paint,cement,
maps
PAstaff
LGUs,MunicipalTourismOffice,
CI
trainingmanuals,kits,
brochures,LCDprojector,
laptop
PASu
TourismOffice
Engage,trainandaccreditlocalguides.Tour
1stQuarter2012
interpretationsmustbeflexibletosuittheclient,i.e.
local,foreign,retirees,youth,expert,cultural
advocateandadventurist.
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BUDGET
Tablex:ProposedBudgetfortheMMPL
Activity
OPERATINGCOSTS
I.Personnel
A.Salaries+benefits(36employees)
B.IncentivesLawenforcementvolunteers
II.MaintenanceandOtherOperatingExpenses
A.TravelLocal
B.Training
C.SuppliesOffice
Gas,Oil,Lubricant
D.UtilitiesWater
Electricity
E.Communication
F.RepairandMaintenance
G.InsuranceandRegistration
SUBTOTAL
MANAGEMENTACTIVITES
I.InformationEducationCampaign(IEC)
A.Multimediaproduction&approaches
B.OperatingcostofIECcampaign
II.DevelopmentofMIS
A.Design/implementation/maintenance
III.RestorationofConservationAreas
A.ResourceInventory
B.AssistedNaturalRegeneration(ANR)
C.Mangrovereforestation
IV.ResearchandMonitoring
A.BiodiversityMonitoringSystem(BMS)
1.Monitoringoftransects
2.FGDmeeting
3.Photodocumentation+fielddiary
4.Dataanalysisandreportpackaging
B.Otherresearchactivities
C.Hydrologicalmonitoring
D.Landusemonitoring
V.ForestProtectionandLawEnforcement
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YI
5,000
240
100
100
20
20
10
20
40
200
5
5,755
Y2
5,000
240
100
100
20
20
10
20
40
200
5
5,755
1,750
500
600
500
500
500
3,000
200
2,000
4,000
1,500
200
380
130
200
600
650
100
P(1,000)
Y3
Y4
5,000 5,000
240
240
100
100
100
100
20
20
20
20
10
10
20
20
40
40
200
200
5
5
5,755 5,755
600
600
500
500
500
500
200
200
80
80
130
130
200
200
200
60
60
30
60
Y5
Total
5,000 25,000
240 1,200
100
500
100
500
20
100
20
100
10
50
20
100
40
200
200 1,000
5
25
5,755 28,775
600 4,150
500 2,500
500 2,500
5,000
4,000
1,500
200
800
80
320
130
520
200
800
500
60
830
30
220
Activity
YI
1,000
500
A.Operatingcostforforestprotection
B.MobilizationofDENROs/WEOs/wardens
VI.SocialandCommunityDevelopment
A.IPPrograms
B.Sustainablelivelihoods
VII.ProjectManagementandSupervision
A.Monitoringandevaluation
B.Equipment
VIII.SustainabilityPlanning
Y2
1,000
200
600
1,600
1,000
4,000
1,200 1,200
5,120
SUBTOTAL 15,770 18,460
TOTALS(P1,000)
21,525 24,215
TOTALS(US$1,000)
$548
$515
P(1,000)
Y3
Y4
1,000 1,000
200
200
500
250
3,000 2,500
1,200 1,200
8,400 7,480
14,155 13,325
$301
$282
Y5
1,000
200
Total
5,000
1,300
250 2,600
1,500 12,600
1,200 6,000
5,120
1,500 1,500
7,950 58,060
13,705 86,835
$292 $1,848
Startupcosts(P1,000) 10,020 12,710

2,650 1,730 2,200 29,310
Recurrentcosts(P1,000) 11,505 11,505 11,505 11,505 11,505
Startupcosts(US$1,000)
$213
$270
$56
$37
$47
623
Recurrentcosts(US$1,000)
$245
$245
$245
$245
$245
MMPLwillrequiregreaterfundsthanarepresentlyavailableinordertoaccomplishitsgoals.The
startupcostsrepresentthecostofinstitutionbuildingtobeincurredduringthefirstfiveyears,
includingtraining,developmentofoperationsmanual,legalfees,andorientationforboard
members.
Inadditiontoinstitutionbuildingexpenses,recurringcapitalrequirements,oroperatingcosts,
representthedaytodaycostofdoingbusiness.Thesetypicallyincludestaffsalaries,board
meetings,officeexpenses,equipmentandmaintenance,andongoingmanagementprograms.
Expensesforrecurring,longtermbudgetrequirementsintheMMPLcanbedividedintothree
categories:protectionandmanagementexpenses,administrativeexpenses,andcommunityand
tourismexpenses.TherecurrentcostsareprojectedtobeaboutP11,500,000(US$245,000).
Thecombinedstartupandrecurrentrequirementssuggestthatanenvironmentaltrustfundof
aroundUS$3millionisrequiredtocoverallexpenses.34
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ANNEXES
A PresidentialProclamation1815
B SpeciesLists
C WatershedarespermunicipalityinMMPL
D SitiosandHouseholdswithinMMPL
E EnvironmentalTrustFund
F MMPLPAMBmembers
G NGOsinMMPL
H POsinMMPL
I ReferencesandDataSources
J Glossary
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PresidentialProclamationforMMPL
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B
SpeciesLists
TableB1.PlantspecieslistedinIUCN(2008)andDENRDAO200701asthreatened.
ScientificName
IUCN2008
DAO20071
Anacardiaceae
MangiferaaltissimaBlanco
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Annonaceae
Oropheacf.cumingianaVidal
NotAssessed
Vulnerable
Araliaceae
ScheffleracurraniiMerr.
Endangered
Endangered
Agathiscelebica(Koord.)Warb.
Leastconcern
Vulnerable
Cyatheaceae
CyatheaferrugineaHChrist
NotAssessed
Endangered
Dipterocarpaceae
Shoreaguiso(Blanco)Blume
Criticallyendangered
NotAssessed
AporosasymplocifoliaMerr.
NotAssessed
OtherWildlifeSpecies
Drypetespalawanensis(Pax&Hoffm.)
Vulnerable
OtherThreatenedSpecies
Meliaceae
Aglaiaedulis(Roxb.)Wall.
Nearthreatened
Vulnerable
Myristicaceae
Horsfieldiaardisiifolia(ADC)Warb.
Vulnerable
NotAssessed
Aphanamixixpolystachya(Wall.)RNParker
NotAssessed
Vulnerable
Tristaniopsisdecorticata(Merr.)
NotAssessed
Orchidaceae
PaphiopedilumfowlieiBirk
Pandanaceae
FreycinetiasumatranaHemsl.
NotAssessed
OtherWildlifeSpecies
Endangered
Family
Araucariaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Myrtaceae
Podocarpaceae
PodocarpusrhumphiiBlume
Leastconcern
Polypodiaceae
Drynariaquercifolia(L.)JSm.
NotAssessed
Vulnerable
Rosaceae
Prunuspulgarensis
Endangered
NotAssessed
Prunusgrisea(Blume)Kalkm.
Leastconcern
NotAssessed
Sapindaceae
GuioamyriadeniaRadlk.
Endangered
Endangered
GuioapalawanicaWelzen
Palaquiumcf.bataanenseMerr.
Vulnerable
NotAssessed
Sapotaceae
TableB2.AmphibiansdocumentedinMt.Mantalingahan,Palawan,Philippines.
SPECIES
COMMONNAME
ENDEMICITY
STATUS(IUCN)
Bufonidae
Ingerophrynusphilippinicus
PhilippineToad
Palawanendemic
LC
Megophryidae
Leptobrachiumhasselti
Hasselt'sToad,JavaSpadefootToad
Megophrysligayae
PalawanHornedFrog
LC
Palawanendemic
Microhylidae
Chaperinafusca
EN
Yellowspottednarrowmouthedfrog
Ranidae
LC
Hylaranamoellendorffi
Variablebackedfrog
Palawanendemic
NT
Ingeranamariae
Mary'sFrog,PalawanEasternFrog
Palawanendemic
DD
Limnonectesacanthi
BusuangaWartFrogFangedFrog
Palawanendemic
VU
Occidozygalaevis
Yellowbelliedpuddlefrog
Sanguiranasanguinea
PalawanWoodFrog
Stauroisnatator
BlackspottedRockFrog
Fejervaryavittigera
Philippinegrassfrog;Luzonwartfrog
Rhacophoridae
Philautuslongicrus
LC
Palawanendemic
LC
LC
Philippineendemic
RoughskinnedBushFrog
NT
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Polypedatesleucomystax
Toadletsp.
FourlinedTreeFrog,CommonTreeFrog
LC
TableB3.ReptilesdocumentedinMt.Mantalingahan,Palawan,Philippines.
SPECIES
66
COMMONNAME
ENDEMICITY
STATUS(IUCN)
Agamidae
Calotescristatellus
Indonesiancalotes
NotAssessed
Dracovolans
FlyingLizard
NotAssessed
Colubridae
Ahaetullaprasina
Orientalwhipsnake
Indigenous
NotAssessed
Boigacynodon
Dogtoothedcatsnake
Indigenous
NotAssessed
Calamariapalawanensis
Palawanwormsnake
Palawanendemic
NotAssessed
Dendrelaphispictus
Gmelin'sbronzebacksnake
Indigenous
NotAssessed
Elaphephilippina
Gonyosomaoxycephalum
Redtailedgreenratsnake
Oligodonvertebralis
Southernshortheadedsnake
Indigenous
NotAssessed
Psammodynastespulverulentus
Mockviper
Indigenous
NotAssessed
Rhabdophischrysarga
Specklebelliedkeelback
Indigenous
NotAssessed
Zaocyscarinatus
Keeledratsnake
Indigenous
NotAssessed
Crotalidae
Schultze'sPitViper
Trimeresurusschultzei
NotAssessed
Palawanendemic
NotAssessed
Elapidae
Calliophisintestinalis
StripedCoralSnake
Maticoraintestinalisbilineata
BandedMalayancoralsnake
Indigenous
NotAssessed
Najanajamiolepis
Commoncobra
Indigenous
NotAssessed
NotAssessed
Gekkonidae
Cyrtodactylusannulatus
Smallbenttoedgecko
Indigenous
NotAssessed
Gekkopalawanensis
Palawannarrowdiskedgecko
Palawanendemic
NotAssessed
Gekkosp
Hemidactylusfrenatus
Commonhousegecko
Geoemydidae
Brownstreamterrapin
Cyclemysdentata
Indigenous
NotAssessed
Indigenous
NT
Scincidae
Dasiagriffin
Griffin'skeelscaledskink
Indigenous
NotAssessed
GreenTreeskink
Indigenous
NotAssessed
Lamprolepissmaragdina
philippinica
Mabuyacumingi
Palawanendemic
Mabuyaindeprensa
Indigenous
NotAssessed
Mabuyamultifasciata
Commonmabuya;Common
AsiaticSkink;Manystriped
mabuya
Indigenous
NotAssessed
SPECIES
Sphenomorphussp
Varanussalvatormarmoratus
COMMONNAME
Palawanearless
sphenomorphus
Malayanwatermonitorlizard
ENDEMICITY
STATUS(IUCN)
Palawanendemic
NotAssessed
Indigenous
NotAssessed
Trionychidae
Doganiasubplana
Malayansoftshelledturtle
Pelochelyssp
Giantcantor
LC
Introduced
EN
TableB4.AvifaunadocumentedinMt.Mantalingahan,Palawan,Philippines.
SPECIES
COMMONNAME
ENDEMICITY
Accipitridae
STATUS(IUCN)
Accipitertrivirgatuspalawanus
CrestedGoshawk
Palawanendemicsubspecies
LC
Spilornischeelapalawanensis
CrestedSerpentEagle
LC
Spizaetuscirrhatuslimnaeetus
ChangeableHawkEagle
Palawansubspeciesrace
LC
BlueearedKingfisher
Palawanendemic subspecies
LC
Alcedinidae
Alcedomeningtingamadoni
Ceyxerithacusrufidorsa
OrientalDwarfKingfisher
LC
Halcyoncapensisgouldi
Storkbilledkingfisher
LC
Halcyoncoromandalinae
Ruddykingfisher
LC
Todiramphuschloriscollaris
WhitecollaredKingfisher
LC
Apodidae
Collocaliaesculentamarginata
GlossySwiftlet
LC
Collocaliatroglodytes
PygmySwiftlet
Philippineendemic
LC
ChineseEgret
Migratory
VU
Whitebreastedwoodswallow
LC
PalawanHornbill
Palawanendemic
VU
Smallminivet
LC
LargetailedNightjar
LC
zittingcisticola
Palawan endemicsubspecies
LC
Ardeidae
Egrettaeulophotes
Artamidae
Artamusleucorhynchusleucorhynchus
Bucerotidae
Anthracocerosmarchei
Campephagidae
Pericrocotuscinnamomeusigneus
Caprimulgidae
Caprimulgusmacrurusjohnsoni
Cisticolidae
Cisticolajuncidisnigrostriata
Columbidae
Chalcophapsindica
CommonEmeraldDove
LC
Duculaaeneapalawanensis
GreenImperialpigeon
LC
Geopeliastriata
ZebraDove
LC
Macropygiaphasianellatenuirostris
Reddishcuckoodove
LC
67
SPECIES
COMMONNAME
ENDEMICITY
STATUS(IUCN)
Ptilinopusleclancherigironieri
Blackchinnedfruitdove
LC
Stigmatopeliachinensistigrina
SpottedDove
LC
Treroncurvirostriserimacra
ThickbilledGreenPigeon
LC
Treronvernansvernans
PinkneckedGreenPigeon
LC
LC
LC
Coraciidae
Asiandollarbird
Eurystomusorientaliscyanocollis
Corvidae
Corvusencapusillus
Slenderbilledcrow
Cuculidae
Cacomantismerulinusmerulinus
Plaintivecuckoo
LC
Cacomantissonneratiischlegeli
BandedBayCuckoo
LC
Cacomantisvariolosussepulcralis
Brushcuckoo
LC
Centropusbengalensisjavanensis
LesserCoucal
LC
Centropussinensisbubutus
GreaterCoucal
LC
Phaenicophaeuscurvirostris
harringtoni**
Surniculuslugubrisminimus
ChestnutbreastedMalkoha
LC
Drongocuckoo
LC
Phil.endemic/Palawanendemic
subspecies
Phil.endemic/Palawansubspecies
race
Palawanendemic
LC
LC
Dicaeidae
Dicaeumaeruginosumaffine
StripedFlowerpecker
Dicaeumpygmaeumpalawanorum
PygmyFlowerpecker
Prionochilusplateniplateni
PalawanFlowerpecker
LC
Dicruridae
Dicrurushottentottuspalawanensis
Haircresteddrongo
LC
Dicrurusleucophaeusleucophaeus
AshyDrongo
LC
LC
Estrildidae
Erythrurahyperythra
TawnybreastedParrotfinch
Newislandrecord
Erythruraprasina
Pintailedparrotfinch
Newcountryrecord
LC
Lonchuraleucogastrapalawana
WhitebelliedMunia
LC
Lonchuramalaccajagori
Chestnutmunia
LC
Lonchurapunctulatacabanisi
ScalybreastedMunia
LC
LC
Irenidae
AsianFairybluebird
Irenapuellatweeddalei
Monarchidae
Hypothymisazure
BlacknapedMonarch
LC
Terpsiphonecyanescens
Blueparadiseflycatcher
Palawanendemic
NT
Muscicapidae
Culicicapaheliantheapanayensis
CitrineCanaryFlycatcher
LC
Cyornislemprieri
PalawanBlueFlycatcher
Palawanendemic
NT
Ficedulaplatenae
PalawanFlycatcher
Palawanendemic
VU
Ficedulawestermannipalawanensis
LittlePiedFlycatcher
LC
Nectariniidae
68
SPECIES
COMMONNAME
ENDEMICITY
STATUS(IUCN)
Aethopygashelleyishelleyi
Lovelysunbird
Philippineendemic
LC
Anthreptesmalacensisparaguae
PlainthroatedSunbird
LC
Arachnotheralongirostradilutior
LittleSpiderhunter
LC
Nectariniacalcostetha
CopperthroatedSunbird
Nectariniajugularisaurora
OlivebackedSunbird
LC
Nectariniasperatatrochilus
PurplethroatedSunbird
LC
BlacknapedOriole
LC
MangroveWhistler
LC
PalawanTit
Palawanendemic
NT
LC
Oriolidae
Orioluschinensischinensis
Pachycephalidae
Pachycephalagrisolaplateni
Paridae
Parusamabilis
Phasianidae
Coturnixchinensislineata
BluebreastedQuail
LC
Polyplectronnapoleonis
PalawanPeacockPheasant
Palawanendemic
VU
CommonFlameback
Palawanendemic subspecies
LC
Hoodedpitta
LC
Picidae
Dinopiumjavanenseeveretti
Pittidae
Pittasordidapalawanensis
Psittacidae
Cacatuahaematuropygia
PhilippineCockatoo
Philippineendemic
CR
Prioniturusplatenae
BlueheadedRacquettail
Palawanendemic
VU
Tanygnathuslucionensissalvadorii
Bluenapedparrot
NT
Pycnonotidae
Crinigerbresfrater
Greycheekedbulbul
LC
Hypsipetespalawanensis
Sulphurbelliedbulbul
Palawanendemic
LC
Pycnonotusatricepsatriceps
BlackheadedBulbul
LC
Pycnonotusplumosuscinereifrons
Olivewingedbulbul
LC
Rallidae
Rallinafasciata
Redleggedcrake
LC
Sittidae
Sittafrontalispalawana
Velvetfrontednuthatch
LC
Sturnidae
Aplonispanayensispanayensis
AsianGlossyStarling
LC
Graculareligiosapalawanensis
HillMyna
LC
Sylviidae
Cettiavulcaniapalawana
SundaBushWarbler
LC
Orthotomuscucullatusviridicollis
MountainTailorbird
LC
Orthotomussericeussericeus
Rufoustailedtailorbird
LC
Phylloscopustrivirgatuspeterseni
MountainLeafWarbler
LC
Seicercusmontisxanthopygius
YellowbreastedWarbler
LC
69
SPECIES
COMMONNAME
ENDEMICITY
STATUS(IUCN)
Timaliidae
Macronousgulariswoodi
Stripedtitbabbler
LC
Malacopteronpalawanense
Melodiousbabbler
Palawanendemic
NT
Ptilocichlafalcata
FalcatedgroundBabbler
Palawanendemic
VU
Stachyrishypogrammica
PalawanStripedBabbler
Palawanendemic
NT
Trichastomacinereiceps
Ashyheadedbabbler
Palawanendemic
LC
Turdidae
Brachypteryxmontanasillimani
WhitebrowedShortwing
LC
Copsychusniger
WhiteventedShama
Palawanendemic
LC
Palawanendemic
NT
Tytonidae
Otusfuliginosus
Palawanscopsowl
Otusmantananensismantananensis
MantananiScopsOwl
Nearendemic(Philippine)
NT
Strixseloputowiepkeni
Spottedwoodowl
LC
LC
Zosteropidae
Mountainwhiteeye
Zosteropsmontanusparkesi
TableB5.MammalsdocumentedinMt.Mantalingahan,Palawan,Philippines.
SPECIES
COMMONNAME
Cercopithecidae
Crabeatingmacaque
Macacafascicularisphilippinensis
Emballonuridae
Barerumpedsheathtailbat
Saccolaimussaccolaimus
Manidae
Philippinepangolin
Manisculionensis
Megadermatidae
Lesserfalsevampirebat
Megadermaspasma
Molossidae
Greaternakedbat/Hairlessbat
Cheiromelestorquatus
ENDEMICITY
STATUS(IUCN)
Philippineendemicsubspecies
LC
LC
Palawanendemic
NT
LC
Palawanrestrictedrange
LC
Palawanpenciltailedtreemouse
Palawanendemic
DD
Maxomyspanglima
Palawanspinyrat
Palawanendemic
LC
Palawanomysfurvus
Palawansoftfurredmountainrat
Palawanendemic
DD
Rattusexulans
Rattustiomanicus
Polynesianrat,Smallspinyrice
fieldrat
Malaysianfieldrat
LC
Sundamysmuelleri
Mllerssundamysrat
LC
Palawanendemic
LC
Muridae
Chiropodomyscalamianensis
Mustelidae
Palawanstinkbadger
Mydausmarchei
Pteropodidae
70
LC
SPECIES
COMMONNAME
ENDEMICITY
Acerodonleucotis
Palawanflyingfox
Cynopterusbrachyotis
Lesserdogfacedfruitbat
LC
Eonycterisspelaea
DawnBat
LC
Macroglossusminimus
LC
Pteropusvampyrus
Daggertoothedlongnosedfruit
bat
Largeflyingfox.
NT
Rousettusamplexicaudatus
Geoffroy'srousette
LC
Rhinolophidae
Hipposiderosdiadema
Diademroundleafbat
Rhinolophusarcuatus
Arcuatehorseshoebat
Rhinolophusvirgo
Yellowfacedhorseshoebat
Sciuridae
Sundasciurusrabori
Palawanmontanetreesquirrel
Sundasciurussp
Crocidurapalawanensis
Palawanshrew
Crocidurasp
Suidae
Palawanbeardedpig
Tupaiidae
Palawantreeshrew
Tupaiapalawanensis
VU
LC
LC
Philippineendemic
NT
Palawanendemic
DD
Palawanendemic
LC
VU
Palawanendemic
LC
Squirrel
Soricidae
Susbarbatusahoenobarbus
Palawanendemic
STATUS(IUCN)
Vespertilionidae
Kerivoulahardwickii
Hardwicke'swoollybat
Miniopterusaustralis
LittlelongfingeredBat
Murinacyclotis
Roundearedtubenosedbat
LC
LC
LC
Myotishorsfieldii
Horsfield'smyotis
LC
Pipistrellusjavanicus
Javanpipistrelle
LC
Viverridae
Arctictisbinturongwhitei
PalawanBinturong
VU
Paradoxurushermaphroditus
Commonpalmcivet
LC
Viverratangalunga
Malayancivet
LC
71
C.WatershedareapermunicipalityinMMPL
Total
Area
ofWatershed
(ha)
Area
ofWatershed
insideMMPL
(ha)
Espaola
Brooke's
Point
AplianCaramayRiver
6896.4
280.4
100.7
179.6
BabangaRiver
1564.4
555.4
555.4
BarongbarongRiver
6079.1
1752.1
1752.1
BonobonoRiver
1326.2
703.4
703.4
BulalacaoRiver
2510.6
1923.9
1383.1
BuligayRiver
4800.6
1476.7
1476.7
CandawagaRiver
7914.0
4375.2
508.80
CulasianRiver
10791.7
7713.0
951.1
228.5
10809.7
7852.4
Watershed
IdyokRiver
IlogRiver
AreaofWatershedInsideMMPLperMUNICIPALITY(ha)
Bataraza
540.8
7705.6
60.14
7852.4
InogbongRiver
3347.0
1703.8
726.73
IraanRiver
18356.3
12632.9
411.48
IwahigRiver
17834.8
3054.75
KinluganRiver
6999.88
4368.15
LabogRiver
5365.92
224.18
224.18
LamikanRiver
15778.3
10379.9
612.71
MalambungaRiver
14512.9
7153.75
MambalotPilantropia
River
12363.4
4394.95
MarangasRiver
4840.48
3845.06
PanalingaanRiver
7107.03
3537.35
PanitianRiverQZ
17903.0
2093.02
673.00
PulotRiver
18192.3
6158.38
5384.4
RansangRiver
8915.92
5094.30
SalogonRiver
2492.34
1617.73
1617.7
SamareanaRiver
7065.58
4183.08
3817.0
SarazaRiver
3836.27
2373.46
2373.4
SummerumsumRiver
3193.47
1090.90
TagbuayaRiver
7251.98
3062.20
TagusaoRiver
5658.74
538.11
TarusanRiver
2811.51
681.67
633.58
48.09
TasayRiver
2668.48
1683.02
1558.1
124.93
TigaplanRiver
17248.7
13611.5
UnnamedRiver
707.26
113.39
284379.15
120457.2
Total
72
Quezon
3866.4
7.39
168.40
Rizal
977.15
12221.4
118.62
170.24
2936.1
2023.87
2344.28
1181.6
8415.3
7153.7
75.52
4308.1
897.69
2456.2
11.32
491.10
3537.3
1420.0
18.20
755.73
5094.3
366.03
1090.9
1.00
2952.7
108.48
538.11
12516.4
1095.0
113.39
7070.6
31499.3
8011.21
60294.0
13582.0
D SitiosandHouseholdswithinMMPL
Municipality
Quezon
Barangay
Malatgao
Sowangan
Tagusao
Calumpang
Subtotal
Quinlongan
Bataraza
Inogbong
Marangas
UplandSitio
Lambatan
Binagwanan
Crusher
Kabuyuan
Napsan
Samburaya
SemenPatag
Mapasong
Cacawitan
LinawLinaw
Balonbon
Isapa
Malinao
Malinao2
Malinao3
Malinao4
Malinao5
Malinao6
Malinao7
Malinao8
Malinao9
Salong
Tagababadil
LaboLabuan
Lampinag
Bayabas
Bunsok
Daan
Elyan
Lubgod
Mayangyang
Minampang
Natonao
Pamalikatan
Paraya
Sapaan
Tanglad
Tigbarangan
#ofHH
14
1
2
3
2
1
1
16
11
8
12
5
27
3
30
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
6
6
9
9
7
3
2
12
7
2
5
10
4
24
1
2
258
Baker
Balak
Bayabas
Dugyan
Elay
Capinpin
Konet
Kusor
Lupak
Maasinasin
Manggamangga
Papan
Paratungon
Saray
Amrang
Balisong
Inagaan
Kalmotan
Tigwayan
4
12
20
14
1
21
5
3
19
13
10
38
8
8
7
7
19
9
7
73
Municipality
Barangay
Bonobono
Malihud
Bulalacao
Subtotal
S.Espanola
Subtotal
Brooke'sPt.
74
Tarusan
UplandSitio
Timras
Tubtub
Turbong/Jesmag
Brake
Bualbual
Cabangaan
Iniam
Kabinsagan
Maliwanan
Sayugan
Tibag
Turbong
Marinsyawon
Cogom,PurokIII
Elian,PurokII
Kapangyan,PurokIII
Malpot,PurokIII
Tostablos,PurokII
Badyabadya
Dunlog
Pangipangi
Pootbato
Talogtog
Budisbudis
Labog
Punang
PulotInterior
Gintuan
Calasaguen
Maasin
Mambalot
Ipilan
Aribungos
Giub
Mainit
Imulnod
Amas
Tubtub
Pangobilian
Pangatban
Tulatula
Guba
Bayog
UpperRaang
Aswangen
Cabuyuan
CabuyuanII
CabuyuanIII
Calapi
Calas
Mansalay
Proper
Cabangaan
Cabolnokan
Carusuan
Katandayan
Matyaga
Proper
ProperII
Tabod
Proper
Unnamed1
Cogoncogon
Unnamed2
Unnamed3
Malia
Impog
#ofHH
7
7
7
6
27
8
26
9
27
3
20
15
12
2
12
5
18
27
11
7
42
1
19
52
605
12
0
49
61
12
9
56
34
36
38
56
16
35
37
70
15
38
58
79
138
42
22
69
48
49
40
37
25
19
48
6
Municipality
Barangay
Saraza
Samarenana
Salogon
Malis
Rizal
Subtotal
Bunog
Iraan
PuntaBaja
CampongUlay
Ransang
UplandSitio
#ofHH
Alipid
Maruyog
Mate
Dao
Kangrian
Tabud
Kabangaan
Kamatian/Laplap
Tagapinasao
Kabulan
Babanga
Kilala
Magagong
Odiok
Pansor
1
1
34
32
46
57
66
26
25
22
32
16
30
22
1542
Buwe
17
Denloman
Dinaman
Gabat
Inambak
Isugod
Malikoliko
Malubog
Mantayob
Membakan
Nabalicua
Paranggi
Tagnotawan
Tarontong
Talupas
Arringon
Banisi
Proper
Guilingan
Kininaman
Manti
Pinagtabuan
Salongsong
Soreh
Taring
Bugtongin
Bungo
Bustungin
Kalupisan
Magsilo
Magtungo
Makulibsa
Tagbiyawbiyaw
Tatabionan
Kalitawan
Ilog
Malacalaca
Sesiodan
Apogan
Balagbag
Balebale
Baluing
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
7
1
2
1
2
3
6
2
5
8
33
6
4
2
16
8
14
2
7
11
15
1
19
1
1
1
4
75
Municipality
Barangay
Candawaga
Culasian
76
UplandSitio
Bayanganin
Kapinpin
Kamantisan
Kanakakan
Kasop
Kuminornop
Madaga
Magtanor
Makanitkanit
Malutok
Maangkopa
Marayparay
Masanglay
Mataulay
Naligisan
OmangTanga
Pahopaho
Pinagar
Pinpin
Podkot
Posok
Road
Rondaw
Salogon
Samo
Signapan
Tampoy
Ubodan
Babnitan
Dalisian
Guray
Kaanibungan
Kanapnapan
Lubukan
Malacalaca
Maluya
Maruso
Maslog
Nadalisian
Nagtungob
Nambarnakan
Pandan
Pias
Pinatubo
Salaan
Salogsogon
Sibangko
Tatabionan
Apiapi
Bakawbakaw
Binangkayan
Bucana
Danacar
Danlog
Dinawagan
Kalamundoy
Pulangbukid
Linawagan
Pinagar
Panatitig
Sinadayan
Tagbalogo
TagablogoI
#ofHH
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
9
6
2
2
8
1
6
1
2
1
14
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
11
1
4
2
1
9
1
3
3
17
4
13
6
1
1
3
4
10
1
1
4
1
1
6
10
1
5
2
6
1
1
5
1
5
11
10
9
2
Municipality
Barangay
Panalingaan
Subtotal
GRANDTOTAL
UplandSitio
#ofHH
TagablogoII
Darapiton
Kumahos
Kadulan
Suwi
Kuhot
19
485
2,951
77
EnvironmentalTrustFund
AnEnvironmentalTrustFund(ETF)isalegalstructurebywhichmoneyorotherassetsareheld,
invested,andspentbyaboardoftrustees(ordirectors)exclusivelyforaspecificpurpose.Inthe
Philippines,ETFsareexemptfromtaxationunderRule18oftheNIPASlaw.
AnETFcanbestructuredasanendowmentfund,asinkingfund,arevolvingfund,oracombination
ofthese.
AnEndowmentfundspendsincomeonlyfrominterestearnedonitscapital,thus,
preservingthecapitalasapermanentasset.Anendowmentisusuallyinvestedinsome
combinationofcommercialbankdeposits,governmenttreasurybonds,corporatestocksor
bonds,andmutualorexchangetradedfundstoensureexistenceoverthelongterm.
ASinkingfunddisbursestheentireprincipleandplusanyinvestmentincomeovera
fixedperiodoftime.Thus,thecapitalofthefundgraduallysinkstozeroovera
predeterminedperiod(usuallyalongperiod,between10and20years).
ARevolvingfundreceivesnewincomeonaregularbasissuchasproceedsfromspecial
taxes,userfees,etc.oranannualgovernmentsubsidytoreplenishoraugmentthe
originalcapital.Insomecases,asmallpercentageofeachyearsrevenuesareputintoa
reservefundthatcanbedrawnuponiftheincomefromfeesortaxessuddenlydropsdueto
unforeseeneconomicorpoliticalevents.
Therearebenefitstoallthreetypesoffunds,anduntiltherevenuestructureoftheMMPLisbetter
known,itistooearlytorecommendwhichtypeoffundbestsuitstheMMPL.However,ifpossible,
endowmentfundsgenerallyensurethehighestlongtermsuccessforconservationactivities
associatedwithecologicalprocessesthatoccuroverlongtimescales.
BestPracticesforanEnvironmentalFund
TheGEFreview(ascitedbySpergelandTaeibinRapidReviewofConservationTrustFunds,2008)of
ETFsfoundanumberofbestpractices:
1. BuildaStrategicFocus. ETFs that lack a focused strategy run the risk of spreading their resources
too thinly. Strategies employed to develop program-focus include:
Supportof,orlinkagesto,nationalorregionalprioritysetting;
Useofcommunityortechnicaladvisorycommitteestoidentifyprioritiesin
particulargeographicorthematicareas;
Useofalogicalframeworkmethodologytoidentifyobjectivesandmeasurestobe
usedtoevaluateprogresstowardachievementofthoseobjectives;
Identificationofspecifictypesofinnovationsorcatalyticactionsthatthefund
wishestopromote.
2. ETFsthatsupportoneormoreprotectedareaarebetterequippedthanthosethatfinance
conservationorresearchprojects.ParkFundshaveapredeterminedgeographicfocusand
activitiesareusuallylinkedtothemanagementplanofthespecificarea.GrantFundsthose
usedforconservationorresearchprojectstendtobelessfocused,haveadiversecommunity
ofrecipients,andspreadresourcesmuchmorethinly.
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3. Theestablishmentofatrustfundcreatesabasicsenseofresourcesecurityfeltbymanagers.
Thisallowsthemtofocusonbroaderconservationissues(andadditionalsourcesofsupport)
beyondtryingtomeetbasicstaffandoperatingcosts.Italsoleadstogreaterstaffcontinuity,an
importantingredienttobuildingrelationshipswithstakeholdersessentialtoparticipative
management.
4. ETFmanagersneedmorethanjustfinancialskills.ETFsneedgovernancestructures,staff,and
technicalsupportthatcanmaintaintransparencyandsupportparticipatoryapproachesto
conservationandsustainabledevelopment.ETFstaffingmustbeinnovativeandflexibleto
respondtolocalconditions,whilemeetingpotentiallycomplexadministrativeprocedures
imposedbythedonoragencies.ThebusinesssectormaybeausefulsourceofexpertiseETF
boardsmaybenefitfrommembersfromChambersofCommerce,nationalbusinesscouncils,
andtourismindustryassociations.
5. Thereareseveraladvantagesoflargeroversmallerboards,inparticular,theabilitytoestablish
workingcommitteestodealwiththediverseissues:financialmanagement,fundraising,
technicaloversight.
6. DemandsforgrantsoftendonotmeetexpectationsofETFmanagers.ETFsoftenrequire
administrativeproceduresthatareinappropriateforfieldactivitiesinvolvingalargenumberof
small,difficulttoinvoicepurchases.Inmanycases,thenumberofNGOsthatcanprepareand
managegoodprojectproposalsislimited,andETFsmustoftenarrangefortechnicalsupportto
potentialgrantrecipients.ThePhilippineFoundationfortheEnvironmentwasinitially
overwhelmedwithinadequatelypreparedproposals.
Monitoring&Evaluation
SoundfinancialmanagementwithacommitmenttotransparencybolstersthecredibilityoftheETF,
aswelldesignedmonitoring&evaluation,includingregularindependentaudits,allowforan
objectiveassessmentofthefundsoperations,andassistthemanagerstoimprovetheirsystems
operations.
TheETFsdistributionpolicyshouldsetforthclearproceduresforprioritizingfundinginthelikely
eventthatrequestsexceedincome.ThisisparticularlyimportantforETFsthatwillbe
undercapitalizedintheearlyyears.
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ProtectedAreaManagementBoardMembers(asofFebruary2010)
Name
Organization
Dir. Vicente Paragas, Chairman
DENR Regional Executive Director
Hon. Marsito C. Acoy, Co-Chair
SPPC Chairperson
Hon. Joel T. Reyes
Governor of Palawan
Hon. Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra
Representative, 2nd Congressional District
Hon. Abraham Ibba
Mayor, Bataraza
Hon. Cesario Benedito, Jr.
Mayor, Brookes Point
Hon. Ronilo Caputilla
Mayor, Quezon
Hon. Clara Degilio
Mayor, Rizal
Mr. Samuel V. Madamba II
Provincial Planning and Developmental Officer
Hon. Eddie N. Sagun
Brgy. Chair, Bono-Bono, Bataraza
Hon. Melvin A. Narrazid
Brgy. Chair, Marangas, Bataraza
Hon. Dante G. Mejila Sr.
Brgy. Chair, Bulalacao, Bataraza
Hon. Julius M. Villapa
Brgy. Chair, Malihud, Bataraza
Hon. Daniel O. Pasigua
Brgy. Chair, Tarusan, Bataraza
Hon. Tarzan A. Madtahil
Brgy. Chair, Ingobong, Bataraza
Hon. Restituto M. Panganiba
Brgy. Chair, Amas, Brookes Point
Hon. Ratib M. Melosin
Brgy. Chair, Aribungos, Brookes Point
Hon. Nasrie S. Alpad
Brgy. Chair, Calasaguen, Brookes Point
Hon. Levi M. Adioc
Brgy. Chair, Imulnod, Brookes Point
Hon. Jonathan Z. Lagrada
Brgy. Chair,, Ipilan, Brookes Point
Hon. Ronnie A. Fortes
Brgy. Chair, Maasin, Brookes Point
Hon. Federico A. Aguilar
Brgy. Chair, Mainit, Brookes Point
Hon. Franklin A. Hidalgo
Brgy. Chair, Malis, Brookes Point
Hon. Erlinda A. Edep
Brgy. Chair, Mambalot, Brookes Point
Hon. Sisinando S. Balberan
Brgy. Chair, Pangobilian, Brookess Point
Hon. Rogelio A. Badua
Brgy. Chair, Salogon, Brookes Point
Hon. Vicente O. Garcia
Brgy. Chair, Samariniana, Brookes Point
Hon. Quirino F. Tanogan
Brgy. Chair, Saraza, Brookes Point
Hon. Julito L. Bodesa
Brgy. Chair, Tubtub, Brookes Point
Hon. Jessie A. Galang
Brgy. Chair, Pulot Interior, S. Espanola
Hon. Romy A. Vicencio
Brgy. Chair, Labog, S.Espanola
Hon. Fortunata M. Lapangan
Brgy. Chair, Punang, S.Espanola
Hon. Flecito G. Eugenio
Brgy. Chair, Sowangan, Quezon
Hon. Wilfredo P. De Leo
Brgy. Chair, Tagusao, Quezon
Hon. Muksan M. Madayao
Brgy. Chair, Calumpang Quezon
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Name
Organization
Hon. Joselito D. Pader
Brgy. Chair, Quinlogan, Quezon
Hon. Ephraim P. Miole
Brgy. Chair, Malatgao, Quezon
Hon. Daniel T. Mahilum
Brgy. Chair, Bunog, Rizal
Hon. Rex G. Maquirang
Brgy. Chair, Iraan, Rizal
Hon. Sanie Sotabinto
Brgy. Chair, Punta Baja, Rizal
Hon. Sonny John E. Sususco
Brgy. Chair, Campong Uloy, Rizal
Hon. Wilfredo N. Taba
Brgy. Chair, Ransang, Rizal
Hon. Christopher M. Gado
Brgy. Chair, Candawaga, Rizal
Hon. Jhonny C. Ong
Brgy. Chair, Culasian, Rizal
Hon. Rodolfo L. Gaspar
Brgy. Chair, Panalingaan, Rizal
Panglima Bernas Licos
IP Rep., Bataraza
Panglima Quirino Tanogan
IP Rep., Brookes Point
Panglima Benjamin Tingdan
IP Rep., Quezon
Panglima Renzo Castil
IP Rep., Rizal
Panglima Fermin Queron
IP Rep., S. Espanola
Mr. Romeo B. Trono
NGO, Conservation International
Mr. Roger V. Garinga
NGO, Institute for the Development of Ecological Alternatives(IDEAS)
Mr. Pepito J. Drilon
PO Rep., Rizal (MMPL-West)
Mr. Rodolfo Cabingas
PO Rep., MMPL-East
Sis. May Juanitas
Religious Sector, MMPL-East
Pastor Eduardo G. Hopson
Religious Sector, MMPL-West
Hon. Hestia Legaspi
Womens Rep, MMPL-West
Hon. Conchita Dullano
Womens Rep, MMPL-East
Ms. Gretchen Grace Nobleza
Youth Rep., MMPL-West
Mr. Meryll James Roxas
Youth Rep., MMPL-East
Hadji Teddy Tarbok (Riz)
Private Sector (trading), MMPL-West
Ms. Ellen Ferraris
Private Sector, MMPL-East
Ms. Melodia Salimbagat
OIC-Director, Palawan State University, Rizal
Mr. Romeo B. Dorado
PCSDS Executive Director
Engr. Elmer Perry
Department of Agriculture
Department of Agrarian Reform
Engr. Roldan Parangue
National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
Sr. Supt. Aurelio Trampe, Jr.
Phillipine National Police
Lt. Gen. Hernanie Perez, AFP
AFP Western Command
Mr. Jerry Calamba
SPPC Technical Committee Chairman
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NGOsinMMPL
NameofNGO
AnthropologyWatch,Inc.
(AnthroWatch)
MainOffice
46C
MahusaySt.,
UPVillage,
Diliman,
QuezonCity
Areaof
Operation
Mt.
Mantalingahan
Corridor
(Brooke'sPoint,
Palawan)
Development
Interventions
TargetBeneficiaries
ForestConservation
(BuildingForestCorridor
throughSustainable
AncestralDomain
ManagementProject)
IndigenousPala'wan
inBrgy.Amas
ConservationInternational Rm.207,
(CI)Philippines
PacificPlaza
Bldg.,Rizal
Avenue,
Puerto
PrincesaCity
Mt.
ConservationofKey
Mantalingahan
BiodiversityAreas(KBAs)
Range(Bataraza,
BrookesPoint,
Sofronio
Espaola,Quezon
&Rizal)
Communitieswithin
andintheperiphery
ofMt.Mantalingahan
ProtectedLandscape
(MMPL)
EnvironmentalLegal
AssistanceCenter(ELAC)
271EMalvar
St.,Puerto
PrincesaCity
Brooke'sPoint
(Calasaguen,
Maasin,
Mambalot,Ipilan,
Aribungosand
Barongbarong)&
Bataraza(Taratak
&Sumbiling)
WatershedManagement
inBataraza;Researchon
ConflictMappingin
BrookesPoint
IndigenousPeoples
andLGUinBataraza;
MiningImpacted
Communitiesin
Brooke'sPoint
IndigenousPeoples
Apostolate(IPA)
TaftSt.,
Puerto
PrincesaCity
Quezon(So.
Tabodin
Panitian)&
Espanola(So.
Bidangin
Panitian)
IPEducation
Development&Literacy,
NumeracyClasses;
HealthProgram
(promotionoftraditional
healthpractices&direct
medicalassistance);
CommunityOrganizing&
CapabilityBuildingfor
Community
Strengthening
Pala'wanindigenous
communitiesin
TabodandBidang
Instituteforthe
DevelopmentofEcological
&Educational
Alternatives,Inc.(IDEAS)
SitioTubtob,
Brgy.Tabon
(backof
PALECO),
Quezon,
Palawan
Quezon
(Aramaywan,
Isugod,Maasin,
Tabon,
Pinaglabanan,
Panitian,
Sowangan&
Tagusao)&Rizal
(Bunog&Iraan)
AgriculturalFarming,
Water(manualwater
drillingset;biosand
filter),Enterprise,
NaturalHealth,
MicroFinance(within
AlfonsoXIIIinQuezon),
RenewableEnergyvia
SolarLantern(mostlyin
Bunog,PuntaBaja,Iraan,
Farmers,Indigenous
Peoples,Women
82
NameofNGO
MainOffice
Areaof
Operation
Development
Interventions
CandawagaandRansang
inRizal,&allbarangays
inQuezon)
TargetBeneficiaries
KatalaFoundation
SanJose,
Puerto
PrincesaCity
Rizal,Palawan
Conservationof
PhilippineCockatoo
n.d.
PilipinasShellFoundation,
Inc.
Puerto
PrincesaCity
Bataraza,and
Espanolain
Palawan
Health
n.d.
WorldVision
DevelopmentFoundation,
Inc.(WV)
3rdFlr.,
Silvertown
SalesBldg.,
LacaoSt.,
Puerto
PrincesaCity
Bataraza
(Inogbong,
Marangas,Bono
bono,Igang
igang,Ocayan,
Tarusan,
Sandoval&
Iwahig),Brookes
Point(Mainit,
Imulnod,
Pangobilian,
Poblacion,
Saraza,Aribungos
&Tubtub)&
Quezon
(Malatgao,
Panitian,Alfonzo
XII,Tabon,
Pinaglabanan,
Maasin&Isugod)
Education(child
sponsorship,small
infrastructuressuchas
schoolbuildingsand
daycarecenters,non
formaleducationfor
adults),ValueFormation,
Health,Advocacy(child
protection&mining),
LeadershipCapacity
Enhancement,Economic
Development/Agriculture
(cropsandlivestock),
SALTTechniquein
Quezon,Reforestation
andCoastalResource
ManagementinBrooke's
Point
Brooke'sPoint&
Quezon:lowlandand
upland(indigenous
peoples)farmers,
Visayanfisherfolks;
Bataraza:indigenous
uplandfarmersand
fisherfolks,lowland
farmersand
fisherfolks(mostly
Muslim&Visayan)
83
H POsinMMPL
NameofPO
MainOffice
Areaof
Operation
Development
Interventions
TargetSectors
BangsaPalawanPhilippines,
Inc.(BPPI)
GomezRoad,
NazarethBuilding,
Sta.Monica
Heights,Puerto
PrincesaCity
Latud,Taburi
Education,Livelihood& Indigenous
and
AncestralDomain
Communities
Panalingaanin Delineation
inLatud,
Rizal,Palawan
Taburi&
Panalingaanin
Rizal
BarangayWaterSanitation
Associations
Labog,
Punang,Pulot
Interiorin
Espanola,
Palawan
ManagementofWater
SupplySystem
Individual
Members
BigBrother&BigSister
ProgramofBrookesPoint
Ipilan,Brookes
Point,Palawan
Ipilan,
Brookes
Point,
Palawan
n.d.
n.d.
BrookesPointMinisterial
Fellowship,Inc.
BrookesPoint,
Palawan
Brookes
Point,
Palawan
n.d.
n.d.
BrookesPointRural
WaterworksandSanitation
Association
BrookesPoint,
Palawan
Brookes
Point,
Palawan
ManagementofWater
SupplySystem
Individual
Members
ChristianFamilyFoundation,
Inc.
Espanola,
Palawan
Espanola,
Palawan
n.d.
n.d.
FarmersAssociationof
BarangayRansang
Ransang,Rizal,
Palawan
Ransang,Rizal, n.d.
Palawan
n.d.
IrrigationAssociation
Rizal,Palawan
Rizal,Palawan
Managementof
irrigationsystem
Individual
members
LandofParadiseCommunity
Devt.Foundation(LoP)
MozoApt.,
E.QuirinoSt.,
Poblacion,
Quezon,Palawan
Quezon,
Palawan
Education(Child
Sponsorship),Health,
SpiritualGrowthof
Families
RuralPoor
communities
MalalongIrrigatorsAssociation
Espanola,
Palawan
Espanola,
Palawan
n.d.
Individual
members
NagkakaisangmgaTribung
Palawan,Inc.(NATRIPAL)
MacawiliRoad,
BancaoBancao,
PuertoPrincesa
City
Bataraza,
Brookes
Point,
Espanola,
Quezon,and
Rizalin
Palawan
Protectionof
IndigenousPeoples
Rights,Ancestral
DomainRecognition&
Delineation
Indigenous
Peoples
PhilippineBenevolent
n.d.
Espanola,
n.d.
Individual
84
NameofPO
MainOffice
MissionaryAssociation
Areaof
Operation
Palawan
Development
Interventions
TargetSectors
members
RuralImprovementClub
Espanola,
Palawan
Espanola,
Palawan
n.d.
Individual
members
SamahanngKababaihan
Espanola,
Palawan
Espanola,
Palawan
n.d.
Individual
members
SamahanngmgaMagsasakasa
MainitatImulnod,Inc.
(SAMMI)
MorenoSubd.,
Brgy.DistrictII,
BrookesPt.,
Palawan
Mainit&
Imulnodin
Brookes
Point,
Palawan
ChildSponsorship,
MiningAdvocacy
Farmers
SamahanngMinisteryong
PangkaunlaransaKaunluranng
Palawan
Bataraza,Palawan Bataraza,
Palawan
ChildSponsorship
Farmers
SIKAP/AllianceofGood
Governance
BrookesPoint,
Palawan
Brookes
Point,
Palawan
n.d.
n.d.
SofronioEspanolaMarket
VendorsAssociation
Espanola,
Palawan
Espanola,
Palawan
ProvisionofCredit
Individual
Members
SofronioEspanolaPublicSchool Espanola,
Palawan
TeachersAssociation
Espanola,
Palawan
n.d.
Individual
Members
SofronioEspanolaRiceSeed
GrowersAssociation
Espanola,
Palawan
Espanola,
Palawan
n.d.
Individual
Members
TripleVentureFisherfolks
Association
Calasaguen,
BrookesPoint,
Palawan
Calasaguen,
Brookes
Point,
Palawan
n.d.
Individual
Members
UnitedTribalMinisterial
Fellowship,Inc.
BrookesPoint,
Palawan
Brookes
Point,
Palawan
n.d.
Individual
Members
85
I ReferencesandDataSources
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IntegratedProtectedAreasSystemAct
DENR.ResourceBasicInventoryinMt.Mantalingahan,2006
DENR.ProtectedAreaSuitabilityAssessmentReportforMt.Mantalingahan,2007
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ConservationInternational.SocialAssessmentforthePalawanCorridor,August2003.
ConservationInternational.Socializingthepixelanintegratedapproachtomodelingthe
riskofforestlossinSouthPalawan.
ConservationInternational.Policyanalysisreportfortheestablishmentofanewprotected
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ConservationInternational.FloralandFaunalinventoryreportintheperipheryofMt.
Mantalingahan,2003.
ConservationInternational.Rapidassessmentofselectedfloralandfaunalgroupsatthe
lowlandwesternslopesofMt.Mantalingahanrange,2004.
ConservationInternational.CapacityenhancementneedsassessmentfortheSouthPalawan
PlanningCouncilandpartners.
ConservationInternational.MMPLcommunicationstrategy,2006.
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Landscape,2007.
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MantalingahanProtectedLandscape,2007.
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Mt.MantalingahanProtectedLandscape,2007.
ConservationInternational.NewspeciesdiscoveriesandrediscoveriesinMt.Mantalingahan
Range,2008.
ConservationInternational.TheEconomicValueofMt.MantalingahanRange2008.
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ConservationInternational.AssessmentofLanduseOptionsinMt.MantalingahanRange,
2008.
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ProtectedLandscape,2009.
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PCSDresolutionNos.9444and99144
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managementareawithintheframeworkofSEPunderRA7611
ProvincialExecutiveOrderNo.10seriesof1998,creatingtheMt.MantalingahanManagement
PlanningTaskForce
ProvincialExecutiveOrderNo.8seriesof1999,amendingsections2band3b.ivofthe
ExecutiveOrderNo.10s.of1998
ProvincialExecutiveOrderNo.24seriesof2001,creatingtheSouthPalawanPlanningCouncil
RepublicAct7611,StrategicEnvironmentalPlanforPalawanAct
RepublicAct7586,NationalIntegratedProtectedAreasSystemsAct
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SouthPalawanPlanningCouncil,StrategicManagementPlanfortheSouthPalawanPlanning
Area,July2001
SPPCResolutionNo.4seriesof2006,designatingtrusteemunicipalityandbanksignatories
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J Glossary
ThefollowingtermspresentedhereinarefoundwithintheManagementPlanandaredefinedusing
legallyacceptabledefinitions.(Note:underlinedwordswithinthetextarealsodefined).
Agroforestryalandusemanagementsystemwhichcombinestheproductionofagricultural
crops,foresttreesand/orlivestocksimultaneouslyorsequentiallyonthesameunitoflandforthe
purposeofcreatingemploymentopportunitiesforuplandfarmlabor,producingrawmaterialsfor
cottageindustries,providingfoodandotherproductsforhomeconsumptionandimproving
ecologicalconditionsinthewatersheds.Itappliesmanagementpracticesthatarecompatiblewith
theculturalpracticesofthelocalpopulation(Par.1,Sec.30,DAO9448)
AlienableandDisposable(A&D)Landsrefertothoselandsofthepublicdomainwhichhavebeen
thesubjectofthepresentsystemofclassificationanddeclaredasnotneededforforestpurposes
(Sec.3[c],PD705,[RevisedForestryCode])
AncestralDomainreferstoallareasgenerallybelongingtoICCs/IPscomprisinglands,inland
waters,coastalareas,andnaturalresourcestherein,heldunderaclaimofownership,occupiedor
possessedbyICCs/IPs,bythemselvesorthroughtheirancestors,communallyorindividuallysince
timeimmemorial,continuouslytothepresentexceptwheninterruptedbywar,forcemajeureor
displacementbyforce,deceit,stealthorasaconsequenceofgovernmentprojectsoranyother
voluntarydealingsenteredintobygovernmentandprivateindividuals/corporations,andwhichare
necessarytoensuretheireconomic,socialandculturalwelfare.Itshallincludeancestrallands,
forests,pasture,residential,agricultural,andotherlandsindividuallyownedwhetheralienableand
disposable(lands)orotherwise,huntinggrounds,burialgrounds,worshipareas,bodiesofwater,
mineralandothernaturalresources,andlandswhichmaynolongerbeexclusivelyoccupiedby
ICCs/IPsbutfromwhichtheytraditionallyhadaccesstofortheirsubsistenceandtraditional
activities,particularlythehomerangesofICCs/IPswhoarestillnomadicand/orshiftingcultivators
(Sec.3[a],ChapterII,RA8371)
AncestralLandsreferstolandoccupied,possessedandutilizedbyindividuals,familiesandclans
whoaremembersoftheICCs/IPssincetimeimmemorial,bythemselvesorthroughtheir
predecessorsininterest,underclaimsofindividualortraditionalgroupownership,continuously,to
thepresentexceptwheninterruptedbywar,forcemajeureordisplacementbyforce,deceit,
stealth,orasaconsequenceofgovernmentprojectsandothervoluntarydealingsenteredintoby
governmentandprivateindividuals/corporations,including,butnotlimitedto,residentiallots,rice
terracesorpaddies,privateforests,swiddenfarmsandtreelots(Sec.3[b],ChapterII,RA8371)
Biologicaldiversity(Biodiversity)thevarietyandvariabilityamonglivingorganismsandthe
ecologicalcomplexesinwhichsaidorganismsoccur.Itisusuallyconsideredatthreelevelsnamely:
geneticdiversity,speciesdiversityandecosystemdiversity(Sec.2[2.5]JointDENRDOT
MemorandumCircularno.9802)
CertificateofAncestralDomainClaims(CADC)AcertificateissuedbyDENRtoanindigenous
culturalcommunity/indigenouspeopledeclaring,identifyingandrecognizingtheirclaimtoa
particulartraditionalterritorywhichtheyhavepossessedandoccupied,communallyorindividually,
inaccordancewiththeircustomsandtraditionssincetimeimmemorial(Par.6,Sec.4,Art.I,DAO
9629)
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CommunityBasedForestManagementStrategythenationalstrategytoachievesustainable
forestryandsocialjustice(Sec.1,Exec.Orderno.263)
OrganizedeffortsbytheDENRtoworkwithcommunitiesinandnearpublicforestlandswiththe
intenttoprotect,rehabilitate,manage,conserve,andutilizetheresource(Par.10,Sec.4,Art.I,
DAO9629)
Conservationtheactionofpreservationandprotectionfromlossorfrombeingusedupwhichcan
bedonethroughthewiseuseofresources
Ecologythestudyofthedynamicrelationshipsoforganismswitheachotherintheenvironment
thattheycreate
Ecosystemacommunityoflivingthingsthatinteractwitheachother
Ecotourismalowimpact,environmentallysoundandcommunityparticipatorytourismactivityin
agivennaturalenvironmentthatenhancestheconservationofbiophysicalandculturaldiversity,
promotesenvironmentalunderstandingandeducation,andyieldssocioeconomicbenefitstothe
concernedcommunity(Sec.2[2.1]JointDENRDOTMemorandumCircularno.9802)
Endangeredspeciesspeciesandsubspeciesofwildlifewhosepopulationsareindangerof
extinctionandwhosesurvivalisunlikelyifthecausalfactorscontinueoperating(Sec.1[1.2],DAO
9148)
Endemicspeciesspecieswhosenaturaloccurrenceisconfinedtoacertainregion.
Environmentthesumofallexternalconditionsandinfluencesthataffectthedevelopmentand,
ultimately,thesurvivalofanorganismorgroupoforganisms(Haribon,1995)
Extinctiontheevolutionaryterminationofaspeciescausedbythefailuretoreproduceandthe
deathofallremainingmembersofthespecies
Exploitationtheabuse,mishandlingandexcessiveutilizationofnaturalresourcesbyhumans
withoutconcernforsustainability.Exploitationinvariablyresultsinenvironmentaldegradation
ForestEithernaturalvegetationorplantationsofforestcropssuchastrees,orboth,occupyinga
definable,uninterruptedorcontiguousareanotlessthanonehectareinsizewiththetreecrowns
coveringatleastten(10)percentofthearea,exclusiveoftheassociatedseedlings,saplings,palms,
bambooandotherundercovervegetation.Anaturalforestisastandconstitutedbynatural
successionwithouthumaninterventionwhichincludessuchstandtypesasdipterocarp,pine,
mossy,beachand/ormangrove,andforpurposesoftheserulesareclassifiedaccordingto:1)
primaryuseandmanagement;and2)growthformation.Astoprimaryuseandmanagement,a
forestshallbeeithera:1)protectionforest;or2)productionforest.Astogrowthformation,a
naturalforestisclassifiedaccordingtoeither1)primaryoroldgrowthforestor2)aresidualor
secondgrowthforestwhichreferstonaturalforestwhichhasbeenpreviouslysubjectedtotimber
harvestingorextraction(Par.21,Sec.4,DAO9629)
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Habitatthespecificsurroundingswithinwhichanorganism,species,orcommunitylives.The
surroundingsincludephysicalfactorssuchasthetemperature,moistureandlight,aswellas
biologicalfactorssuchasthepresenceoffoodorpredatororganisms
IndigenousCulturalCommunity/IndigenousPeople(ICC/IP)referstoagroupofpeopleor
homogenoussocietiesidentifiedbyselfascriptionandascriptionbyothers,whohavecontinuously
livedasorganizedcommunityoncommunallyboundedanddefinedterritory,andwhohave,under
claimsofownershipsincetimeimmemorial,occupied,possessedandutilizedsuchterritories,
sharingcommonbondsoflanguage,customs,traditionsandotherdistinctiveculturaltraits,orwho
have,throughresistancetopolitical,socialandculturalinroadsofcolonization,nonindigenous
religionsandcultures,becamehistoricallydifferentiatedfromthemajorityofFilipinos.ICCs/IPsshall
likewiseincludepeopleswhoareregardedasindigenousonaccountoftheirdescentfromthe
populationswhichinhabitedthecountry,atthetimeofconquestorcolonization,oratthetimeof
inroadsofnonindigenousreligionsandcultures,ortheestablishmentofpresentstateboundaries,
whoretainsomeoralloftheirownsocial,economic,culturalandpoliticalinstitutions,butwhomay
havebeendisplacedfromtheirtraditionaldomainsorwhomayhaveresettledoutsidetheir
ancestraldomains(Sec.3[h],Ch.II,RA8371)
Indigenousspeciesorganismsthatoriginatedorwereproducednaturallyinaspecificarea
Kaingin(alsoknownasSlashandBurn/SwiddenFarming)methodofagricultureinwhichtrees
andnaturalundergrowtharecutdownandburned,leavingthesoilbarebeforecultivationbegins
ManagementPlanservesasguideinformulatingindividualplansforeachprotectedarea.The
managementplanningstrategyshall,attheminimum,promotetheadoptionandimplementationof
innovativemanagementtechniquesincluding,ifnecessary,theconceptofzoning,bufferzone
managementformultipleuseandprotection,habitatconservationandrehabilitation,diversity
management,communityorganizing,socioeconomicandscientificresearches,sitespecificpolicy
development,pestmanagement,andfirecontrol.Themanagementplanningstrategyshallalso
provideguidelinesfortheprotectionofindigenousculturalcommunities,othertenuredmigrant
communitiesandsitesandforclosecoordinationbetweenandamonglocalagenciesofthe
Governmentaswellastheprivatesector(Sec.9,RA7586)
ManagementZonessystemofclassifyingthedifferentregionsofaprotectedareaaccordingtoits
biologicalandenvironmentalcharacteristicsandsignificance,inordertoimplementsuitable
administrationandmanagementstrategiesandtoprovideaclearguidelineindeterminingthe
permissibleactsthatcanbeconductedinthesaidarea
NaturalResourcesmaterialssuppliedbynaturethatarenecessaryorusefulforlife.Minerals,
timber,andwaterareexamplesofnaturalresources
NationalIntegratedProtectedAreasSystems(NIPAS)istheclassificationandadministrationofall
designatedprotectedareastomaintainessentialecologicalprocessesandlifesupportsystems,to
preservegeneticdiversity,toensuresustainableuseofresourcesfoundtherein,andtomaintain
theirnaturalconditionstothegreatestextentpossible(Sec.4[a],RA7586)
Organismalifeform
Primary/OldGrowth/VirginForestsforestlargelyundisturbedbyhumanactivities
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ProtectedAreareferstoidentifiedportionsoflandandwatersetasidebyreasonoftheirunique
physicalandbiologicalsignificance,managedtoenhancebiologicaldiversityandprotectedagainst
destructivehumanexploitation(Sec.4[b],RA7586)
Residual/SecondGrowthForestforestorstandoftreesthathasgrownupnaturallyafter
removaloforiginalstandbylogging,fire,harvesting,insectattackorothercauses
Speciesalltheplantoranimalindividualsthatcansuccessfullyinterbreedandproducefertile
offspring
Stakeholderapersonorentitywhoplaceimportanceonthesurvivaloftheprotectedarea
becauseofthedirectorindirectbenefitsandadvantages(economic,aesthetic,etc)whichit
provides
SustainabledevelopmentasdefinedbytheWorldCommissiononEnvironmentandDevelopment,
meansmeetingtheneedsandaspirationsofthepeoplewithoutcompromisingtheabilityoffuture
generationstomeettheirs(Par.43,Sec.4,DAO9629)
Tenureguaranteedpeacefulpossessionoruseofspecificlandareaandtheresourcesfound
therein,coveredbyanagreement,contractorgrantwhichcannotbealteredwithoutdueprocess
(Par.45,Sec.4,DAO9629)
TenuredMigrants/Communitiesarecommunitieswithinprotectedareaswhichhaveactuallyand
continuouslyoccupiedsuchareasforfive(5)yearsbeforethedesignationofthesameasprotected
areasinaccordancewiththisActandaresolelydependentthereinforsubsistence(Sec.4[l],RA
7586)
Timberlandreferstothatportionofthepublicdomain,characterizedbyapredominantgrowthof
treesorwoodspecies,includingnipa,mangroveandotherswamps,whichhasbeendelimited,
classifiedanddeclaredassuch;thephraseincludesalllandsofthepublicdomainnototherwise
classifiedasagriculturaloralienable,industrialorcommercial,residential,resettlement,mineralor
grazingland(Sec.82[a],ArtXI,PD389)
Tourismtheactivitiesofpersonstravelingtoandstayinginplacesoutsidetheirusualenvironment
fornotmorethanoneconsecutiveyearforleisure,business,andotherpurposes(WTO)
Watershedalandareadrainedbyastreamorfixedbodyofwateranditstributarieshavinga
commonoutletforsurfacerunoff(Sec.3[m],PD705,[RevisedForestryCode])
Wildlifeanimalsandplantsintheirnaturalstate;thatis,theyexistintheirnativehabitatandare
leftalonebyhumansinorderforthemtoliveaccordingtotheirbiologicalandinherentwaysoflife
andtosurviveusingtheirbasicskillsandinstincts
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Assessment of land-use options in Mt. Mantalingahan Range, 2008.

Assessment of land-use options in Mt. Mantalingahan range, 2008

1. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION

1.2. Scientific Monitoring and Research

1.3. Habitat Rehabilitation and Management

1.4. Cultural Resource Management

1.5. Boundary Demarcation and Zone Management

2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH

2.1. Community Mobilization

2.3. Information, Education and Communication

3. TOURISM AND RECREATION

3.1. Recreation Area Development

3.2. Promotions and Marketing

3.3. Visitor Education and Interpretation

4. INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT

4.1. General Management and Administration

South Palawan Planning Council

SPPC Technical Committee

- Provides technical advice to PAMB

4.2. Staff Development

4.3. Partnership Relations

4.5. Resource Generation and Financial Management

SUBTOTAL 15,770 18,460

Startupcosts(P1,000) 10,020 12,710

Dir. Vicente Paragas, Chairman

DENR Regional Executive Director

Hon. Marsito C. Acoy, Co-Chair

Hon. Joel T. Reyes

Hon. Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra

Representative, 2nd Congressional District

Hon. Abraham Ibba

Hon. Cesario Benedito, Jr.

Mayor, Brookes Point

Hon. Ronilo Caputilla

Hon. Clara Degilio

Mr. Samuel V. Madamba II

Provincial Planning and Developmental Officer

Hon. Eddie N. Sagun

Brgy. Chair, Bono-Bono, Bataraza

Hon. Melvin A. Narrazid

Brgy. Chair, Marangas, Bataraza

Hon. Dante G. Mejila Sr.

Brgy. Chair, Bulalacao, Bataraza

Hon. Julius M. Villapa

Brgy. Chair, Malihud, Bataraza

Hon. Daniel O. Pasigua

Brgy. Chair, Tarusan, Bataraza

Hon. Tarzan A. Madtahil

Brgy. Chair, Ingobong, Bataraza

Hon. Restituto M. Panganiba

Brgy. Chair, Amas, Brookes Point

Hon. Ratib M. Melosin

Brgy. Chair, Aribungos, Brookes Point

Hon. Nasrie S. Alpad

Brgy. Chair, Calasaguen, Brookes Point

Hon. Levi M. Adioc

Brgy. Chair, Imulnod, Brookes Point

Hon. Jonathan Z. Lagrada

Brgy. Chair,, Ipilan, Brookes Point

Hon. Ronnie A. Fortes

Brgy. Chair, Maasin, Brookes Point

Hon. Federico A. Aguilar

Brgy. Chair, Mainit, Brookes Point