Republic of the Philippines
Province of Cebu
Municipality of Boljoon
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR
CREATING THE BOLJOON MPA MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, MANDATING
ITS FUNCTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 16 of the 1987 Constitution provides that
the State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and
healthful ecology in accordance with the rhythm and harmony of nature;
WHEREAS, the Local Government Code of 1991 or Republic Act No.
7160, devolves the management of the municipal waters and its fisheries and
aquatic resources to the municipal government;
WHEREAS, the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 or Republic Act 8550,
mandates that the municipal government may enact appropriate ordinances
which shall ensure the sustainable development, management and conservation
of its territorial waters including its fisheries and aquatic resources;
WHEREAS, the municipality of Boljoon enacted Municipal Ordinance
(MO) No. 04-01 establishing the marine sanctuaries in the municipality;
WHEREAS, the Boljoon LGU in partnership with the Barangay Local
Governments of Arbor and Granada, CCEF and RARE Incorporated implements
a two-year Boljoon Marine Fish Sanctuary Pride Program;
WHEREAS, effective and sustained governance and enforcement of
marine sanctuaries in Boljoon is an essential component for the successful and
meaningful implementation of the two-year Boljoon Marine Sanctuary Pride
Program;
WHEREAS, Municipal Ordinance No. 03-07 provides for the creation of a
Municipal Marine Sanctuary Commission (MMSC) that outlines the composition
and the functions of the body that would manage the marine sanctuaries in
Boljoon;
WHEREAS, there is still a need to clearly delineate the policy-making and
implementing components of the Marine Sanctuary Commission and to specify
the role of groups at the barangay level in the management of the marine
sanctuaries;
NOW, THEREFORE, premises considered, and by virtue of the powers
vested in me by law, I, Hon. Teresita Derama Celis, Mayor of Boljoon, do hereby
order the following:
Section 1. CREATION and COMPOSITION. There is hereby created a
Boljoon Marine Sanctuary Management Committee that shall serve as the
implementing unit of the Boljoon Marine Sanctuary Commission. The original
members of the MMSC shall serve as the policy-making unit of the commission.
The management committee shall consist of organizational structures at the
municipal and barangay levels to be composed of the following:
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Municipal level:
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Municipal Agriculturist or his representative
Municipal Planning and Development Office
Municipal Budget Officer
Municipal Treasurer
Representative of the barangay level Management Committees from
Arbor and Granada
6. Representative of the Philippine National Police (PNP)
Barangay level (one each for the two barangays – Arbor and Granada)
1. People’s Organization managing the MPA
2. Barangay captain
3. Chairman and representative BFARMC
4. Committee on Fisheries in the Barangay Council
5. Representative of the Bantay dagats in the area
6. School teacher in charge or representative
7. Representative from a women’s organization in the area
8. Representative of the Youth organization in the area
9. Representative of the religious group in the area
10. Representative of private beach resorts
11. Any other group that is interested
Section 2. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The Boljoon Marine
Sanctuary Management Committee shall enforce the rules and regulations
pertaining to the protection, maintenance, and conservation of the marine
sanctuaries in the municipality and supervise day-to-day operations with the
following specific functions and responsibilities;
Municipal level MC:
a) Prepare and implement the Boljoon MPA Annual Investment Plan and
Budget based on the long-term Management Plan prepared by the
Boljoon MMSC;
b) Propose and recommend policy initiatives to the Barangay, Municipal
Legislative Councils and the Boljoon MMSC;
c) Supervise the conduct of regular patrolling and guarding of the nofishing-zone done by barangay and municipal enforcement teams;
d) Supervise the conduct regular biophysical surveys;
e) Conduct Information, Education and Communication Campaign;
f) Prepare proposals for submission to the MMSC for their resource
generation activities;
g) Prepare activity and financial reports to be submitted to the Boljoon
MMSC;
h) Coordinate with the Barangay level Management Committees;
i) Perform such functions as deemed necessary
Barangay level MCs
1. Conduct regular patrolling in the marine sanctuaries
2. Conduct regular biophysical monitoring with assistance from MMSC
3. Conduct IEC-related activities
4. Collect user fees in accordance with the relevant municipal ordinances
and remit to the MLGU their share of the collected fees
5. Maintain the patrol boat, billboards, buoys and guardhouse
6. Coordinate with the municipal level MC
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Section 3. OFFICERS AND TERMS OF OFFICE. The officers of the Boljoon
Marine Sanctuary Management Committee at the municipal level shall consist of
a chairperson and a secretary. The officers of the Management Committee at the
municipal level shall be endorsed by the MMSC and approved by the Local Chief
Executive. The officers of the MC shall report directly to the MMSC who shall
then submit a written report to the mayor. The officers of the MC shall serve coterminus with the local chief executive. The president of the PO responsible for
managing the MPA shall serve as chairperson of the MC at the barangay level.
The officers of the MC at the barangay level shall report to the MC at the
municipal level. Their term of office shall also be co-terminus with the local chief
executive.
Section 4. REPLACEMENT OF OFFICERS. MC Officers at both the
municipal and community level may be replaced by the Local Chief Executive
with reasonable cause. The chairperson of the MC at the barangay level can only
replace a non-performing MC officer upon approval of the mayor.
Section 5. MEETINGS. The Boljoon Marine Sanctuary Management
Committee shall meet regularly at least once a month. The MC members shall
hold a regular meeting upon proper notice from the chairperson.
Section 5. MPA MANAGEMENT ACTION PERSONS AND
SUBCOMMITTEES. The management committee at the municipal level shall
elect among themselves management action persons for the following:
Enforcement and Maintenance, Information and Education, Resource Monitoring,
and Financial Sustainability. The management committees at the barangay level
shall form subcommittees along the same areas and elect among themselves the
leaders of these committees. The action persons shall be responsible for
supervision at the municipal level while the members of the subcommittees at the
barangay levels shall perform the following functions:
Resource Monitoring:
 Conduct regular monitoring of the status and improvement of the coral
reef,
 Retrieve waste and other non-biodegradable materials at the bottom of the
marine sanctuary that are detrimental to the growth of corals,
 Determine the number of fish species in the marine sanctuary
Information and education
 Conduct regular information dissemination within their respective
barangays regarding the MPA,
 Disseminate information on the different activities that are allowed and
prohibited in the marine sanctuary
Enforcement and Maintenance
 Regular guarding and patrolling within the marine sanctuary
 Apprehension of violators of the marine sanctuary ordinance
 Ensure that bantay dagats are properly trained and deputized
 Repair and replace dilapidated/destroyed buoy/markers, patrol boats, and
other infrastructure related to the MPA
Financial Sustainability
 Oversee the expenditure related to MPA management based on the MPA
management plan and budget
 Track all revenues generated by the MPA and make a report on its
application
 Suggest and design systems and initiatives that would make the
management of the MPA financially sustainable.
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 Supervise the collection of user fees
Section 7. SOURCES OF FUNDS AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEM. The
Municipal and Barangay Governments shall allocate funds to implement the
Boljoon Marine Sanctuary Management Plan and other necessary activities of
the Management Committee. The application of funds shall follow the regular
government accounting procedures. The expenses incurred in the conduct of
monthly meetings at the barangay level shall be shouldered by the barangay
governments.
Section 8. OBLIGATION OF THE BARANGAY COUNCILS. The barangay
governments in Arbor and Granada and other barangays that shall establish
MPAs in the future are obliged to allocate funding for the management of the
MPA and to support its management.
Section 9. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately upon signing
hereof.”
Done this ___________________ at Boljoon, Cebu, Philippines.
HON. TERESITA DERAMA CELIS
Municipal Mayor
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