MABAW REEF MARINE SANCTUARY
Management Plan
(2013 – 2017)
Prepared by:
The Mabaw Reef Technical Working Group
The Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary Management Committee
Completed with the support of:
Executive Summary
Messages
Endorsement Page
Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Rationale of the Plan
1.2 Scope of the Plan
1.3 Legislative Authority of the Action
2.0 Marine Protected Area Profile
2.1 Location and Biodiversity Significance
2.2 Physical Profile
2.3 Biological Profile (Status of Ecosystems and Fisheries )
2.4 Socio - Cultural and Demographic Profile
2.5 Economic Profile (Existing Uses)
2.6 Climate Change Profile Vulnerabilities
2.7 The MPA Ordinance
3.0 The Management Plan
3.1 Vision
3.2 Goal
3. 5 Management Programs, Strategies and Budgets
4.0 Monitoring and Evaluation
4.1Key Lessons from Monitoring
4.2Monitoring Activities
4.2.1Biological monitoring
4.2.2Social monitoring
4.2.3 Monitoring MPA Management Effectiveness
5.0 Budget Summary
6.0 Sustainability
6.1 Funding Strategy
6.2 Donor Relations
6.3 Donor Research
6.4 Fundraising Activities
7.0 Plan Implementation and Institutionalization
7.1 Institutionalization of the Plan
7.2 Role of the Mayor’s Office
7.3 Role of the Sangguniang Bayan
7.4 Role of the Municipal Agriculture Office
7.6 Role of the Municipal Technical Working Group
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7.7 Role of the MPA Management Committee
7.8 Role of the Alumni Conservation Fellow (please state your role?)
7.9 Role of the Barangay
7.10 Integration of the MPA Plan to the Overall CRM Program of the LGU
8.0 Risk Mitigation
9.0 Annexes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Municipal/City Ordinance Declaring the MPA
Executive Orders/Special Orders if Applicable
MPA Maps
Biophysical Assessment Results
MEAT
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Executive Summary
The five year Management Plan envisions to make Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary as a
sources of sustainable marine resources benefiting the future of the majority of the
people of Tagbilaran. It is driven by the goals of increasing the catch and fish biomass
through institutionalizing the support of the city government to aggressively enforce the
rules and regulations; educate the community stakeholders and ventures appropriate
livelihood opportunities.
The implementation of the Mabaw Reef Management Plan adopts three major
management component to ensure success indicators will be achieved after the
implementation of this plan. The MPA governance and management program focuses
on sustaining the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Mabaw Reef Marine
Sanctuary, strengthening the Mabaw Reef Management Committee and City
Technical Working Group, and the provision of incentives to the members of the
Management Committee of Mabaw Reef.
The Social Marketing Strategy to
continuously inspire the by sustain and strengthening the management of the Mabaw
Reef MPA, and its City Social Marketing Team. To make the Mabaw Reef resilient to the
effects of climate change, the climate change adaptation strategy aims at expanding
the information and education of communities on Climate Change and Climate
Change Adaptation, facilitate the implementation of solid waste management
program of the City, diversification of livelihood activities especially in coastal
communities, and the rehabilitation of mangrove areas.
Monitoring and evaluation is crucial to track changes over the implementation of the 5year Mabaw Reef Management Plan. The biophysical survey will be done to assess the
situation of the Mabaw Reef’s coral cover and its biomass and fish abundance. The
social monitoring will be done using Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Survey to
measure what the target audiences are, especially the fishers on the behavior change
continuum. The governance and management aspects will be assessed through MPA
management effectiveness rating.
The City Government of Tagbilaran through the City Agriculture Office will execute the
activities stipulated by herein. The Mabaw Reef Management Committee holds a very
important role on its implementation as the authorized by the city government of
Tagbilaran to manage the daily operation and management of Mabaw Reef. The
implementation of the five year Management Plan requires an estimated total budget
of PhP3,955,000. Therefore, cooperation between and among partners are very much
appreciated to deliver the most desirable results of this plan. Bringing various
stakeholders and forge cooperation towards sustaining the conservation for Mabaw
Reef Marine Sanctuary will ensure that the vision in restoration, rehabilitation and
preservation of the city’s lasting marine resources will be possible.
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Rationale of the Plan
The Mabaw Reef has been threatened by overfishing because of a very high fishing
pressure from straddling coastal communities over a period of time. Illegal and
destructive fishing practices such as the use of cyanide, fine mesh net, and dynamite
fishing was rampant in the area and still exist even it was declared as no-fishing-zone in
2006 through City Ordinance. This scenario has aggravated the gradual deterioration of
coral cover and fish population within the no-take zone (NTZ). Some major underlying
problems which attributed to these problems include lack of well-coordinated coastal
law enforcement program, absence of necessary infrastructures and facilities for
enforcement and maintenance, unorganized management body, and weak
community support.
The City Government of Tagbilaran recognizing that Coastal Resources Management is
a basic service and that marine protected area is among the options of restoring back
the bounty of the coastal and fisheries resources forged a partnership with Rare, Inc.,
the Maribojoc Bay Executive Management Office in initiating a Pride Campaign in
2010. The program dubbed as Mabaw Reef Pride Campaign was aimed at addressing
problems relative to the management of the Mabaw Reef marine sanctuary, likewise
instituted laudable management practices where community buy-in and participation
was highlighted. The two-year implementation of the Pride Campaign brought
significant reforms and changes that have taken place both at the community and
policy levels in the management and governance of Mabaw Reef. The significant
increase of the community’s level of awareness and involvement in the Mabaw Reef’s
governance and management have resulted to setting-up of a coastal law
enforcement and communication systems, functional management committee and
legitimate support from the local government unit.
Lessons from the campaign combined with the existing best practices in marine
protected area management in the Philippines were consolidated into this Marine
Sanctuary Management Plan. The
ffive-year Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary
Management Plan is embellished to sustain the management best practices and the
changes of behavior that are evident in the community towards the no-take zone. This
document would also serve as a covenant and operational guidelines for the
management committee (ManCom) and the local government units at all levels on
improving the current management thresholds with emphases on the ideals of a wellmanaged marine sanctuary. Moreover, this adoptable document contains strategies
based on the climate change adaptation framework activities that would hasten the
LGUs capability to address issues related to climate change effects to the marine
ecosystem.
The Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary Management Plan is congruent to the City
Government’s vision on making Tagbilaran as a highly livable city in the Philippines in
2020. Consequently, in the Tagbilaran’s Public Governance Strategy Road Map, the
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development of Mabaw Reef is considered as one of the benchmarks in Coastal
Resource Management Plan and Program.
All these interconnecting reasons are bound for a purpose which is to increase the
ecological and economic benefits of the Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary while healthy
coral cover, abundant fish species and other marine invertebrates in the no-take-zone.
On the other hand, building strong ties between the marine ecosystem and the
community could develop a genuine sense of pride to take care of their marine
protected area. Thus, proper execution of this management plan.
1.2 Scope of the Plan
The Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary Management Plan would serve a management
framework for concerned stakeholders for a period of five years from January 2013 to
December 2017. Various programs in each fiscal year are detailed on this plan to
guide all users especially the local government units as to what activities to be
incorporated in the annual investment plan. This management plan is consist of various
management strategies which are designed to respond to the hindering factors
affecting the current management of Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary, while enhancing
the best management practices which were drawn out from managing the no-take
zone.
The Marine Protected Area Governance strategy will focus on policy, systems and
procedures processes, enforcement and the like. The Social Marketing strategy will
serve a vehicle sustaining community sense of pride through community events,
production of appropriate conservation collaterals, media exposures and other
promotional activities that would reach out the target audiences. Lastly, Climate
Change Adaptation strategies will address climate change related issues using
RESTORED approach. This is to ensure resiliency and adaptability of the marine
resources within the no-take zone as well as its dependent coastal communities.
Necessary activities under each major strategy are programed to facilitate target
results after the plan implementation.
This management plan also presents potential opportunities and donors to be able to
raise funds for the sustainability reasons. The may include both internal and external
sources of funding to support activities for MPA operations and in the implementation of
this plan. To ensure that success indicators will be achieved, managing the risk to
mitigate its impact to the no-take zone is also an utmost consideration of this plan.
The five-year Mabaw Reef Management Plan is anchored on the SMART Objectives to
determine the changes over the five-year implementation period. This means that each
major strategy has specific figures to accomplish to arrive at the desire vision of the
Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary after 2017.
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1.3 Legislative Authority of the Action
The Mabaw Reef was declared as the third marine protected area by the City
Government Unit through the enactment of the City Ordinance No. C-191 series of
2006. The said ordinance was repealed after the city government enacted the
Tagbilaran City Fishery Code of the City Ordinance C-204, series of 2007 that expands
the provisions and incorporating rules and regulations of marine protected areas
including the Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary.
Other important laws that support the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary is the City Environment
Code, Republic Act 7160 also known as the Local Government Code of 1991 which
mandates local government units to manage and protect their environment including
the municipal waters and coastal environment. Republic Act 8550 also known as the
New Fisheries Code of the Philippines in 1998 also provided further mandates to LGUs to
manage its fisheries resources within its municipal waters..
The Hon. Dan Neri Lim issued Executive Order No. 5, series of 2010 mandating the
creation of the Mabaw Reef Technical Working Group (TWG) whose primary function is
to extend technical support for the development and management of Mabaw Reef
Marine Sanctuary. Another Executive Order was issued by the City Mayor mandating
the creation Mabaw Reef Management Committee (ManCom). The multi-stakeholder
management committee is given the authority to manage the day-to-day operations
of the no-take- zone and the buffer zone of the marine sanctuary.
2.0 Marine Protected Area Profile
2.1 Location and Biodiversity Significance
The Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary is located in a small shoal off the coast between
barangay Taloto and Ubujan, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. These barangays are blessed with
diverse marine habitats which include mangrove, seagrass and coral reefs. In fact, a
number of local residents are fishers and gleaners that are totally dependent on the
coastal and fisheries resources. The fishing grounds in Tagbilaran City could be most
threatened by overfishing because of very high fishing pressure exerted (MERF, 2012).
Mabaw Reef is approximately 1.5 kilometers from the shoreline of barangay Taloto. The
reef is a steep slope and terminates into sandy bottom. The hard coral cover is
bordered between fair and good (48%) conditions although the species composition is
diverse. Abundant in the shallow area are branching Montipora colonies while along
the slope are branching Porites. In the deeper portions- at about 60 to 70 ft.- are folios
coral species. The Mabaw shoal is characterized by an abundance of small bodies reef
fishes such as fairy basslets and damselfish (MERF, 2012). Commercially valuable fish
species and pelagic fish species are found in Mabaw Reef.
The Mabaw Reef is a favorite fishing ground of the resident fishers and the fishers from
other municipalities comprising the Maribojoc Bay. The Mabaw Marine Sanctuary is
vulnerable to illegal fishing activities due to its location and distance from the local
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communities. Some of these illegal fishing activities include dynamite fishing, fishing with
the use of fine mesh-net and poisonous substance and commercial fishing. Overfishing
is very evident in Mabaw Reef. If these problems would not be addressed properly,
marine biodiversity in Mabaw Reef and in the whole city waters might be affected.
2.2 Physical Profile
The Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary located in the City of Tagbilaran of the province of
Bohol under the political jurisdiction of Region 7. It is bounded within the northern
portion by the municipality of Maribojoc, eastern sections is the municipality of Cortes,
southern part is the city of Tagbilaran and in the western part is Cebu City (BFAR, 2004).
The Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary was discovered and popularized by a group of
scientist on a French-led expedition who surveyed the whole Panglao Island.
The Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary covers a total area of 84,339 square meters. The
core zone area is 9,288 square meters, and the buffer zone area is 100 meters from the
core zone with an area of 75,051 square meters. Below are the technical descriptions.
A. Core Zone area: 9,288 sq. m. and having the following coordinates:
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Point
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Latitude
9° 41'
9° 41'
9° 41'
9° 41'
9° 41'
9° 41'
9° 41'
19.27"
17.34"
17.52"
18.35"
19.53"
21.19"
20.59"
Longitude
123º 49' 32.85"
123º 49' 32.90"
123º 49' 31.38"
123º 49' 29.26"
123º 49' 29.01"
123º 49' 30.17"
123º 49' 31.65"
Bearing
Distance
S. 02-01 E.
N.78-10 W.
N.68-13 W.
N 23-02 W.
N. 24-21 E.
S. 73-18 E.
S. 45-16 E.
72.28 m.
40.01 m.
60.13 m.
45.16 m.
55.19 m.
55.08 m.
48.73 m.
Depth/Remar
k
6 m.
8 m.
4 m.
4 m.
8 m.
6 m.
10 m.
B. Buffer Zone Area: 100 meters from the core zone with an area of 75,051 sq. m. and
having the following coordinates:
Point
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
5-6
6-7
7-1
Latitude
9°41' 20.98"
9°41' 24.32"
9°41' 22.60"
9°41' 20.04"
9°41' 14.71"
9°41' 18.96"
9°41' 14.21"
Longitude
123º49' 26.4"
123º 49' 30"
123º49' 33.6"
123º49' 37.2"
123º49' 33.6"
123º49' 26.4"
123º 49' 30"
Bearing
S. 02-01 E.
N.78-10 W.
N.68-13 W.
N 23-02 W.
N. 24-21 E.
S. 73-18 E.
S. 45-16 E.
Distance
239.57 m.
176.37 m.
110.44 m.
130.65 m.
186.54 m.
167.51 m.
113.54 M.
Depth/Remark
100 m.
100 m.
100 m.
100 m.
100 m.
100 m.
100 M.
2.3 Biological Profile (Status of Ecosystems and Fisheries )
Based on the recent hydro biophysical survey conducted by the Marine Environment
and Resource Foundation (MERF) in 2011 and 2012, Mabaw Reef coral cover is in fair
condition (48%). However, higher cover of dead coral with algae indicates damage in
the reef, especially in the shallow portion of the shoal where ship grounding has
occurred and earlier practices of illegal fishing methods were recorded.
The Mabaw shoal is characterized by an abundance of small bodies reef fishes such as
fairy basslets and damselfish (MERF, 2012). The abundance of commercially important
fishes is low, comprising only 6% of the overall abundance. Mean abundance is higher
inside the MPA but biomass values are somewhat similar. This can be attributed to
higher numbers of target species which is more than twice those found inside the MPA.
(can be presented in graphical form)
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2.4 Socio - Cultural and Demographic Profile
This section will present the characteristics of the community, sectors and targets
audience within and adjacent to the MPA site. (ties in with social marketing strategies
portion – think simplified audience profile)
Population records of Tagbilaran City dated back to the year 1948 with a recorded
16,051 persons. In 1970 after 22 years, the population doubled to 33,005 people. It
doubled up for the second time in 1995 with 66,683. In the year 2007, the city’d
population is at 92,297, the city’s population is expected to double for the third time
with a projected 123,263 in 2012 people computed at a growth rate of 2.8 between
the intercensal years of 1990-1995. (http://www.tagbilaran.gov.ph/info/people)
Demography of Fishers in Barangay Manga, Ubujan, Taloto and Booy
The highest number of respondents was aged 55 or older (18%). This followed by
respondents aged 45 to 49 (15%), 35 to 39 (13.9%), 40 to 44 (13.7%), 50 to 54 (11.9%), 30
to 34 (11.0) and 15 to 19 years old has the lowest number of respondents. Both resident
and non-resident fishers in Mabaw reefs communities fall under ages 45 to 49 (19.3%),
followed by 50 to 54 (17.3%) and 40 to 44 (14.5%). A few of the respondents fishers were
ages 15 to 19 (1%) and 20- 24 (2.5%). ( Site the KAP Survey), any updates for the post
KAP survey.
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Majority of the respondent graduated from college (19.5%). This figure is close to those
respondents who were in the secondary level
(19.4%). Followed by elementary graduate
(17.1%), college level (13.9%), elementary level
(11.5%), secondary level (11.4%) and a few of
them reached primary (3.2%) and vocational
school (2.7%). Most of the resident and nonresident fishers in Mabaw Communities finished
elementary (28.8%), others on secondary level
(27.8), elementary level (23%) and college level
(22%). A few of them graduated college (3.5%).
Majority of them are Roman Catholic (91.45), and
other belong to (Iglesia ni Kristo (2.7%), Iglesia
Filipina Indipendente (1.1%) and other religion.
Majority of the respondent’s annual income is between PhP30,000 and PhP50,000. This
followed by below PhP30, 000 (15%), between 50,001 (12.4%) and greater than 100,000
(10.8%). Several respondents are not sure (16.2%) of their annual income and other
refused (9.7%) to reveal. These falls under annual income of between PhP30, 000 to
PhP50,000 (37.6%). This is followed by those whose income belonged to below PhP30,
000 (23.8%), between PhP50-75,000 (11%) and greater than PhP100,000 (4.8%). Some
fishers answered not sure (12.3%) as to their annual income and others refused (5.5%) to
divulge.
Sources of Information
Of the different sources of information, the target audiences find the following sources
of information as very trustworthy: person on radio, person on TV, newspaper, local law
enforcement officer, national government official, local government official, local
community leaders, religious leaders, friends and family, teachers, scientist, information
from public meeting, conservation group volunteer and NGO workers. The information
from billboard, information from printed booklet, information from puppet shows and
celebrity/ entertainer are considered as the somewhat trusted sources of information.
In the city of Tagbilaran, the popular sources of information include local radio stations
and the newspapers. Based on the opinion of the resident and non-resident fishers in
Mabaw Communities to person on radio as a source of information, KAP survey results
showed the following results: very trustworthy (61.5%), somewhat trustworthy (17.6%) ,
most trustworthy (14.6%), not sure/ don’t know (4.8%) and not trustworthy ( 1.5%).
As part of the implementation of the social marketing, radio was chosen to one of the
sources of information. Based on the post KAP survey results, the 87.3% of the resident
fishers from Ubujan and Taloto were exposed to the Mabaw Reef Action Line. On the
other hand, 81.9% of the community residents of the said barangays also listen to the
radio program. These figures would have positive implications on increasing the
people’s awareness about the rules and regulations in Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary.
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2.5 Economic Profile (Existing Uses)
The total population of Tagbilaran in 2007 is 92,927. Barangay Taloto owns 6.70% and
barangay Ubujan also owns 5.28% of the entire population, respectively. There is 3.03%
approximate population (335) of the fishers in the two barangays. However, a number
of residents (107 individuals) in the two barangay considered fishing as their secondary
livelihood.
Despite the city’s economic development, 44% do not have a supplemental source of
income apart from fishing. On a survey conducted by MERF, the fishers in Tagbilaran
reported an average daily fish catch of almost 5 kg/day/fisher. Most of the high
catches though come from larger and more efficient gears and bigger boats which are
common in the area. These medium to large-scale fishers operate mostly outside the
city waters of Tagbilaran.
The fishers commonly use multiple gears as an adaptive strategy to cope with catch
seasonality and declining catch, varying habitat features and associated fisheries. Most
of the fishers in Tagbilaran target demersal fish species. The top target demersal fish is
rabbit fish, and the top target pelagic fish is mackerels and tuna.
2.6 Climate Change Profile Vulnerabilities
According to David et.al, there are ten types of
climatic conditions happening in the Philippines
that is attributed to climate change. Based on the
figure, Tagbilaran City belongs to Cluster 8, where
perennial increase in the sea surface temperature
is expected to be experience. Other factors such
as increase in precipitation and seas surface
heights (SSH) are medium to high (4) also.
With the initial
information, four barangays of the city where Mabaw
Reef Marine sanctuary straddles specifically Manga,
Ubujan, Taloto and Booy were assessed on vulnerability
assessment to climate change effects. The assessment
made was according to the criteria under exposure,
sensitivity and adaptive capacity of the area with the
assistance of the UP – Marine Environmental Resources
Foundation (MERF). Score each criterion based on the
observed and/or measured threshold levels.
Three vulnerability sectors has been assessed – reef
ecosystem, fisheries and socio economic. Integrating
the three components will give the overall vulnerability of the whole barangay.
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Based on the assessment, for the Reef Ecosystem vulnerability it was founded that
Barangays Manga and Ubuajan is within Medium Vulnerability this is due to the Medium
to High Sensitivity of the coral reef ecosystem as shown
in Figure ___.
Barangays Taloto and Booy has low vulnerability since
both Barangays registered High Adaptive Capacities.
For Fisheries Vulnerability, Barangay Ubujan registered
a high concern due to high potential impact. This is
attributed to the large number of fishers in the area.
Barangays Taloto and Manga on the other hand as
low vulnerability because of their Low – Medium and
Sensitivity with Meidum to High Adaptive Capacity.
Barangay Booy is within the Medium vulnerability
because, although its Sensitivity and Potential Impact are both high, its Adaptive
Capacity is also High.
The last assessment for vulnerability was on Socio – Economic. Barangay Booy,
registered
High Vulnerability due to high
population
with
less
socio
economic
activities in
the
barangay.
The
other
three
barangays
registered
Medium
vulnerability in terms of socio – economic
parameters.
Integrating all the results of the three (3)
parameters, the table below presents the
overall vulnerability of the barangays hosting
the Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary. With
reference to the Table, it can be gleaned
that Barangay Ubujan is the most vulnerable
to climate change impacts. This is attributed
to the fact the the area is highly vulnerable in
terms of its fisheries and medium vulnerability
of Reef Ecosystems and Socio- Economic
Measures
Barangays Manga and Boog showed
medium vulnerability, while only Barangay
Taloto is low in overall vulnerability.
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Based on the these vulnerabilities, suggested programs on climate change adaptation
are imbedded within the management programs of the plan.
2.7 The MPA Ordinance
The City Ordinance C-204 also known as “The Coastal Resources and Fisheries Code of
the City of Tagbilaran” reveals the objective of declaring Mabaw Reef as a marine
protected area. Section 39 of the code states that the objectives are the following:
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protect and manage the fisheries and aquatic resources of the territorial waters
of the city to ensure their sustainable use for the enjoyment and benefit of the
people, and;
establish the means to enforce, control and regulate the activities of visitors,
tourists, divers, snorkelers, swimmers, boats and other resource users within
sanctuaries.
Generally, this said ordinance prohibits anyone to establish fish traps (corral or bungsod,
bobo,), deployment of payao and all other fishing gears and fish aggregating devices
within the core zone; and to establish seaweed farm/culture within the core zone; to
catch, gather, collect, disturb or kill fish and other marine and aquatic products by any
means and methods.
For any person found violating this ordinance shall be punished with corresponding
penalty or an imprisonment of not more than 6 months, or both at discretion of the
Court. Another important provision of this ordinance is the collection of user fee for the
approved uses of the marine sanctuary zones which shall be shared between involved
stakeholders.
This ordinance also stipulated the creation of a Marine Protected Area Management
Council (MPAMC). The council shall be created, empowered and funded and whose
initial function is the creation of the Marine Protected Area Management Plan
(MPA/MP). Such management plan shall be enforced by the MPA Management Team
(committee) which is hereby created and designated by the local chief authority. The
teams detailed functions include full enforcement of the MPA Management Plan and
this ordinance; ensures day and night sea-borne patrols within and around the Marine
Protected Area; administer regulations on the cleanliness of the MPA; and, regularly
reports the status of the MPA to the City Mayor and the MPA Management Council,
and initiate and/or institute legal actions against violators of this ordinance. The
formulation of a management plan is reinforced by two executive orders, the Executive
Order No.5, series of 2010 and the Executive Order No.6 series of 2011 issued by City
Government of Tagbilaran through the Hon. Dan Neri Lim.
Copy of the City Ordinance declaring the Mabaw Reef MPA is attached as Annex of
this MPA Management Plan. (Nal, please attached a scanned copy of the ordinance).
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3.0 The Management Plan
The section presents the Vision, Goals and the appropriate management programs that
is necessary to guide the operations of the MPA.
3.1 Vision
Sa tuig 2017, ang Mabaw Reef usa ka malungtaron’g tinubdan sa nagkadaiyang
buhilaman sa kadagatan nga adunay haum ug lig-on nga pamaagi sa pagdumala
nga naghatag og maayong kaugmaon sa
kinabag-ang katawhan sa Dakbayan
sa Tagbilaran.
“ By the year 2007, Mabaw Reef is a source of sustainable marine resources and
products , with strengthened management system that contributed to the future of the
majority of the people of Tagbilaran City”
3.2 Goal
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Institutionalized / sustained logistical support by both City and Barangay LGU
Aggressive enforcement of harmonized policies of the MPA and the surrounding
city waters
Well-informed and supportive stakeholders
Integrated CRM-MPA topics in the school curriculum/ subjects (where
appropriate)
Increased fish catch and biomass through the protection of the MPA
Developed tourism and other appropriate livelihood opportunities
3.3 Management, Strategies and Budgets
The Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary Management Plan is composed of interconnected
and interrelated managements programs, strategies and budgetary requirements that
would provide the City of Tagbilaran an operational guide in sustaining the
management and Pride Campaign activities to achieve the Conservation Results,
Threat Reduction and Behavior Change.
3.3.1 MPA Governance and Management Program
Crucial to improving the state of the marine resources in Mabaw Marine Sanctuary is
to strengthen the governance and management system.
This can steer
harmonization of local cooperation geared towards community-based
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management of the no-take zone as well as the buffer zone of the MPA. Several
governance milestones have put in place during the which include establishment
of enforcement facilities, communications and reporting system, social-infrastructure
support and relevant legislations. And these milestones are worth sustaining since
these are some of the basics in order to strengthen the management of the MPA
The MPA Governance as a pride campaign strategy will help sustain the momentum
for the Management Committees and City TWGs in managing the no-take zone.
Key subcomponents of the section will include: MPA Management, MPA Policies
and MPA Enforcement Program.
a. MPA Governance
This subsection will cater lessons learned from the Organizational Development
as part of the BR Strategy interventions during the staging of their pride
campaigns. This will include strategies and activities towards improving the
management system of the MPA; implementing and sustaining the Executive
Order that mandates the mandates the ManCom and TWGs in managing the
MPAs – to include other MPAs as an additional function; infrastructure and plans
towards building a meaningful relationships and coordination systems with other
players in the locality and the LGU.
Strategies, SMART Objectives, and Activities
Strategy 1. Provision of regular budget for the Maintenance and Operations of the
Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary
SMART
Objectives
Regular and
sufficient
budget for
the
maintenance
of the
Mabaw Reef
MPA
Activities
Adoption of the
MPA Management
Plan
Preparation of
Annual Budget with
reference the MPA
Plan and inclusion in
the annual budget
requisition of the
City Agriculture
Office,
Sangguniang
Panglungsod or
other office as
appropriate
Enactment of
policies on budget
support for MPA
operations at the
Time
Frame
Responsible
Office/Person
October,
2013
ManCom, CAO
& MBEMO
-
-
November,
2013
SP on Fishery &
Agrl., CAO
-
-
January
2013
ManCom, BLGU
-
-
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Budget
Funding
Source
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Barangay Level
Strategy 2. Strengthening the Mabaw Reef Management Committee and City
Technical Working Group
SMART
Objectives
By the year
2014, the City
Technical
Working
Group and
the Mabaw
Reef
Management
Committee
and its
Committees
is capable of
managing
the
operations
and
maintenance
activities of
the MPA
Activities
Regular meetings of
the ManCom
Regular Meetings of
the City TWG
Organizational
development
activities for the TWG
based on a Training
Needs Assessment
Provision of
technical assistance
to the Mabw Reef
management
committee in the
day to day
operations of the
MPA
Time
Frame
Responsible
Office/Person
Budget
Funding
Source
2013-2017
ManCom
25T
CLGU, BLGU
2013-2017
2013
TWG Chair
TWG, RARE,
MBEMO
25T
20T
CLGU
LGU and
External
Partner
20132017
TWG, CAO,
ManCom
125T
CLGU
Strategy 3: Provision of Incentives to the Members of the Management Committee
of Maba Reef
SMART
Objectives
By the year
2014,
incentives for
the members
of the
MabawReef
Management
Committee
Activities
Implementation of
the Mabaw Reef
User’s Fee system
Preparation of
proposals in
incentivizing the
members of the
Mabaw Reef
Management
Time
Frame
Responsible
Office/Person
Budget
2013
TWG, ManCom
5,000
CLGU
2013
TWG, ManCom
5,000
CLGU, BLGU
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Funding
Source
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had been
provided and
sustained
thereafter
By 2014, a
policy on the
preferential
right to fish
within Buffer
Zone through
the Territorial
Fisheries Use
Right System
(TURFs) had
been in
place
Committee
Exploration of other
incentive
mechanisms for the
Mabaw Reef
Management
Committee
members (i.e. health
insurances, rice
subsidies, etc.)
Briefing and
education on what is
TURF and its process
and strategies
Expansion of the
buffer area to
increase size for TURF
Review of policy for
TURFs and how
could this apply to
the preferential use
of buffer zones for
the management
committees
Enactment of policy
and adoption of the
TURF implementation
mechanisms for the
use of buffer zones
of Mabaw Reef
Monitoring and
Evaluation Activities
for the use of the
buffer zones through
the TURF system
2013
TWG, ManCom
-
CLGU, BLGU
2013
-
RARE
2013
RARE, MBEMO
CLGU,
ManCom, BFAR,
DENR, MBEMO
20T
CLGU. BLGU
2013
RARE, MBEMO
20T
TWG-CLGU
2013
RARE,
MBEMO
20T
RARE, CLGU
20142017
CLGU,
Partner
Agencies
200T
CLGU
TWG,
Subtotal:
b. MPA Management: Policy and Enforcement Program
This subsection will present the strategies and activities relative to MPA policy
enhancement and enforcement. This will encompass all policy needs (i.e
changes in the ordinance to expand MPA as a Climate Smart strategy; provision
of additional budget, among others). This will also sustain gains on enforcement
as part of the Barrier Removal program of the Pride Campaign.
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MPA enforcement is an essential part in making MPAs functional. This will start
with a clear policy for the maintenance of the MPA (i.e. Municipal/City
ordinance). For Mabaw Reef, enforcement is governed by City Ordinance No.
Ordinance C-204. Other current national statutes and policies governing the
management of the coastal and fisheries resources of the Philippines will be
adhered also in support to effecting the enforcement program for the Mabaw
Reef MPA.
Strategies, SMART Objectives, and Activities
Strategy 1 : Strengthening the enforcement team, structures and systems for the
Mabaw Reef Marine Protected Area
SMART
Objectives
By 2013, MPA
enforcement
systems,
processes
had been
strengthened
and or
sustained
thereafter
Activities
24/7 Guarding and
surveillance within
and the vicinity of
the Mabaw Reef
MPA
Maintenance of the
enforcement hotline
number and
infrastructure
Reporting of
violations and
infractions to the
MPA hotline Number
Maintenance of
MPA
Logbooks(Intact
recordings
(apprehensions,
daily MCs, visitors)
Preparation of
logbook summary
per month and
preparation of
reports to be
submiited to the
ManCom and the
CAO
Purchased of
additional materials
and equipment
(Purchased
additional radios,
Time
Frame
Responsible
Office/Person
2013-2017
MPAET/
FW,
Maritime, PNP
250T
2013
2017
MPAET
125T
LGU
LGU,
External/
Internal
Partner
2013-2017
Head
MPAET,
FW, PNP
10T
LGU
2013-2017
MPAET on duty,
FW, PNP
5T
LGU,
fees
2013-2017
MPAET on duty,
FW, PNP
-
2013
ManCom/ LGU,
RARE, Partners
15T
Mabaw Reef Management Plan, 2013-2017
Budget
-
Funding
Source
User
-
LGU,
fees
User
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By 2013,
MPA –based
enforcers are
equipped
with tools
and skills in
enforcement
By 2013 and
beyond all
MPA
enforcement
equipment,
enforcement
prompts are
maintained
GPS,
Binoculars,
batteries)
Emergency Kit
(Purchased of first
aid kit and
stretchers)
Enforcers Training/
Seminar
Regular meetings of
the MPA
Enforcement Team
Regular coordination
and meetings with
the Tagbilaran City
Deputized
Fishwarden
Association
(TCDFWA)
Creation of policy on
cases filing and
witness incentives
and protection
Attendance of the
MPA Enforcement
Team to the
Regular/Special
meetings of the
TWGs and ManCom
Maintenance of
patrol boats with
(Oil, lubricants,
paints,
Maintenance and
repair of guardhouse
including floaters
Installation and
maintenance of
enforcement
billboards and other
prompts
Maintenance and or
replacement of
marker buoys
2013-2017
Man Com, LGU,
Other partners
BFAR,
DENR,
CAO,
PNPMaritime
2013-2017
ManCom,
MPAET
2013-2017
ManCom,
TCDFWA
2013-2017
20T
100T
Refer
ManCom
Budget
LGU,
fees
User
LGU,
fees
User
CLGU, BLGU
125T
CLGU,
Partner
Agencies
2013-2014
CLGU (SP)
50T
CLGU,
Partner
Agencies
2013-2017
CLGU,
ManCom,
TCDFWA
50T
CLGU,
Partners
2013-2017
Man Com
250T
LGU,
fees
2013-2017
CLGU (CAO)
250T
CLGU,
Partners
User
20132015-2017
ManCom, CLGU
125T
CLGU and
other
donors
2013-2017
CLGU, ManCom
200T
CLGU, BLGU
Strategy 2 : Provision of incentives to the MPA –based enforcement Team of Mabaw
Reef
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SMART
Objectives
By 2013 and
beyond
incentives for
enforcement
team had
been
idenfied and
provided by
the City LGU
and or from
other sources
(i.e BLGU,
other donors,
tec.)
Activities
Lobby to the CAO,
SP, Mayor’s Office
and the Barangay
LGUs of Taloto,
Ubujan, Manga and
Booy on the
incentive for the
MPA enforcers of
Mabaw Reef
Incentive planning
for enforcers and
review every year
thereafter
Time
Frame
Responsible
Office/Person
Budget
2013-2014
CLGU,
BLGU,
ManCom
-
2013-2014
CLGU,
BLGU,
ManCom
25T
Funding
Source
-
CLGU
Subtotal:
3.3.2 Social Marketing Strategies
Building on the data and experience of the Pride Program, this section will identify
existing opportunities in the city in institutionalizing their bright spots of social marketing.
This will ideally be at least three key events (i.e. fiesta, fisher registration, month of the
ocean, etc.) and at least three collateral, wherein the LGU can hone skills on
developing key messages and creatively reinforcing these messages for an identified
audience. Monitoring and evaluation will be a key component. While a KAP survey will
not be required (but highly recommended), pre and post testing of key messages and
collateral design should be implemented even if via simple spot interviews and onepage surveys. It is important that the LGU get firsthand experience of how target
audience feedback and research can impact effectiveness of their social marketing
campaigns.
Essentially the objective of this section is to enable the LGU to regularly simulate the full
process of social marketing from research, planning, implementation, and evaluation –
and not just simply the creative design aspect.
In order to institutionalize the Social Marketing activities in the LGU, it is necessary to
come up with a Social Marketing Team. For the City of Tagbilaran, the succeeding
table presents the persons to be invoved as part of the SM Team. The persons listed
herein are identified during the MPA Planning Workshop.
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City of Tagbilaran Social Marketing Team
Name
Office
Designation
Contacts
Overall SM
lead
Meniranda
Alcantara
City Agriculture
Office
City Fishery
Coordinator
411-2999
Audience
research
head
Wilma B. Gran
ManCom
Head-Mancom
09173201845
Event
planners
Fel Angelie AraoArao- Gabin
Engr. Ma. Theresa
Dohig
City Information
Office
CPDO
Information
Officer
PEO 2
411-2264
Designers/
Artist
Romilo Prado
Wendel Jimenez
Joey Cino
Loloy Hira
Mayor’s Office
CPDC
Mayor’s Office
CEO
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
411-2264
411-2272
There are various learnings and best practices that was gathered from the
implementation of the Pride Campaign in Tagbilaran for the strengthening of the
Mabaw Reef MPA. Social marketing activities, prompts and collaterals have been
developed in order for communities to have buy in in the management of the MPA.
Based on the results of the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) Survey as
described in Section 2.4 of the plan, behavior change has been manifested by the
communities through fishers who started texting to the hotline number not just reporting
intrusion, but also asking some questions about Mabaw Reef. This could be an
evidence that people are beginning to be aware of the hotline number. Some
community residents were asking about how to be part of the Mabaw Reef ManCom.
Recruitment of new members of the ManCom is desirable, however, the provisions in
the Executive Order No.6 series of 2011 must also be taken into consideration to
complications in the future.
With the information ahead, the importance of social marketing activities have been
proven to work in making communities participate in MPA Management. And such
accomplishment have paved the way for the city to continue the Social Marketing
activities as presented in the succeeding table.
Strategies, SMART Objectives, and Activities
Strategy 1. Sustain the Social Marketing Activities of the City of Tagbilaran to sustain
the strengthening the management of the Mabaw Reef MPA
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SMART
Objectives
By 2013,
social
marketing
activities,
collaterals
and
materials
from the
Pride
Campaign
for Mabaw
Reef MPA
had been
maintained
Activities
Time
Frame
Responsible
Office/Person
Budget
Funding
Source
Maintenance of
Mabi, the Pride
Campaign costume
Mabaw Reef Radio
Program
maintenance
20132017
ManCom
25,000
LGU/Partner
6 mos. /
2013
36,000
City LGU,
business estab.
Production of
Posters with
enhance and
reviewed messages
based on the post
KAP Survey results
Production of
Stickers
20132015
Kag. Tayag
ManCom /
CAO, CIO,
MBEMO
CAO / MBEMO,
CIO
60,000
City LGU,
business
establishments,
NGO
30,000
LGU, Donors,
Sponsors
Initiation of Mural
Painting Activities in
collaborations with
various artist in
Tagbilaran
Conduct of Info
caravan for Schools
/ Community
20132014
ManCom /
CAO, CIO,
MBEMO
CPDO / CIO,
CAO, MBEMO,
ManCom
100,000
LGU, Donors,
Sponsors
CIO / CAO,
CPDO, PIA,
Rotary,
Jaycees,
MBEMO,
ManCom,
Schools
40,000
City LGU / Brgy.
LGU
2013
20132014
Strategy 2. Integration of Pride campaign activities in the regular events of the city
and nationwide activities for CRM/MPA in the Philippines as provided in the
following event table.
SMART
Objectives
Events as
enumerated
herein are
participated
by the
ManCom
and the City
TWG from
2013 to 2017
to increase/
maintain
awareness
Activities
Time
Frame
Responsible
Office/Person
Budget
Funding
Source
Month of the
Ocean
May
2013 2017
April
2013 –
2017
CAO
10,000
CAO
10,000
City LGU, Brgy.
LGU,
Donors
City LGU, Brgy.
LGU,
Donors
April
2013 –
2017
Sept.
2013 2017
July 2013
CAO, ManCom
10,000
CAO
10,000
CAO
10,000
Earth Day
Mabaw Reef Day
International
Coastal Clean-up
Sandugo
Mabaw Reef Management Plan, 2013-2017
City LGU, Brgy.
LGU,
Donors
City LGU, Brgy.
LGU,
Donors
City LGU, Brgy.
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of the
communities
in
protecting
the coastala
and marine
resources of
Tagbilaran
City
Celebration
– 2017
Tagbilaran City
Fiesta
May
2013 –
2017
July 2013
-2017
Charter Day
Celebration
CAO
10,000
CAO
10,000
LGU,
Donors
City LGU, Brgy.
LGU,
Donors
City LGU, Brgy.
LGU,
Donors
Strategy 3. Strengthening of the Tagbilaran City Social Marketing Team
SMART
Activities
Objectives
Month of the
Events as
enumerated Ocean
herein are
participated
by the
ManCom
and the City
TWG from
2013 to 2017
to increase/
maintain
awareness
of the
communities
in
protecting
the coastala
and marine
resources of
Tagbilaran
City
Time
Frame
Responsible
Office/Person
Budget
Funding
Source
May
2013 2017
CAO
10,000
City LGU, Brgy.
LGU,
Donors
3.3.3 Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
This part of the plan provide the strategies and activities towards the climate
proofing of marine protected areas. Results of the VA are adopted and integrated
as the framework for Planning. Using the RESTORED strategy introduced by the
University of the Philippines – MERF (consultant for monitoring and vulnerability
assessments), priority investments towards making Mabaw Reef more resilient
against Climate Change impacts are identified herein. Although, the RESTORED
framework encompasses all other programs in the MPA Plan, additional programs
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are identified in the succeeding table as suggested during the VA Workshop for the
Barangays of Ubujan, Manga, Booy and Taloto where the MPA straddles.
Strategies, SMART Objectives, and Activities
Strategy 1. Information and Education of communities on Climate Change and
Climate Change Adaptation
SMART
Activities
Time
Responsible
Budget
Funding
Objectives
Frame
Office/Person
Source
Feedbacking of
2012
RARE
25T
RARE,
To educate
results
of
the
VA
CLGU
the
workshops
to
the
communities
Puroks of the four
of
barangays
Barangays
Focus Group
2012LGU, DENR
200T
LGU
Ubujan,
Discussion (FGD)
2013
Taloto, Booy (Coastal
and Manga municipalities, MPA
on the basic members)
information
Preparation and
2013RARE, MBEMO,
50T
CLGU and
on Climate
production of
2014
TWG
partners
brochures, flyers and
Change
info kits on Climate
Change and
Adaptation
Strategies
Inclusion of Climate
Change and
Adaptation Themes
in the School
Caravan Activities
20132014
RARE,
ManCom,
CLGU (TWG)
50T
CLGU and
other
partners
Strategy 2. Implementation of solid waste management program of the City
SMART
Objectives
To adopt and
implement
existing Solid
Waste
Management
program and
policies of the
City of
Tagbilaran and
monitoring its
implementation
in the four
barangays
Activities
Segregation at
source and
composting
Coordinate in
monitoring the
implementation of
SWM Program in
collaboration with
the Barangay and
City Solid Waste
Management
Committees
Mabaw Reef Management Plan, 2013-2017
Time
Frame
Responsible
Office/Person
Budget
Funding
Source
20132017
LGU
Communities,
DENR
SWM Budget
CLGU
2013
CLGU, BLGU
SWM Budget
CLGU
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where Mabaw
Reef MPA
Straddles
Strategy 2. Rehabilitation of mangrove areas
SMART
Objectives
To rehabilitate
___ of
mangrove
each year
from 2013 to
2017
Activities
Inventory and
identification of areas for
potential mangrove
rehabilitation activities in
the barangay fronting
and or adjacent to the
MPA
Mangrove planting
(Rehab. and Enrichment)
Mangrove plantation
maintenance
Time
Frame
Responsible
Office/Person
Budget
20122013
CLGU, DENR
CRM
Budget
20122017
LGU, DENR
50T
Funding
Source
CLGU
LGU
Strategy 3. Diversification of Livelihood Activities
SMART
Objectives
To implement
environment
friendly
livelihood
activities for
the
communities
of Taloto, Booy
Ubujan and
Manga
Activities
Identification of
appropriate alternative
livelihood projects
Exploration of funding
and implementation of
land based livehood
Packaging of Eco-tourism
activities relative to the
use of Mabaw Reef MPA
buffer zones (i.e
snorkeling, diving,
swimming, etc.)
Conduct of monitoring
and evaluation activities
Mabaw Reef Management Plan, 2013-2017
Time
Frame
Responsible
Office/Person
Budget
Funding
Source
2013
CLGU (CAO),
ManCom
100T
20132017
LGU/CAO,
Other funding
groups
2M
LGU
2013
ManCom,
CLGU
50T
CLGU
and
other
partners
20142017
CLGU
50T
CLGU
CLGU
and
other
donors
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for the alternative
livelihood projects
implemented
4.0 Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring the implementation of a management plan is crucial to determine its
efficiency and efficacy. The five-year Mabaw Reef Management Plan shall be
monitored by the city government of Tagbilaran through the Mabaw Reef Technical
Working Group following periodic monitoring and end-of-the project evaluation
methods annually.
4.1 Key Lessons from Monitoring
Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms allow implementing agencies, management
committee and the larger community to determine the progress of the plan
implementation. This also enables the implementers to keep on tract and to assess
whether the desired targets are met, or whether there is a need for an adaptive
management to address unforeseen obstacles.
Relative to monitoring the progress of MPAs, Monitoring and Evaluation program is very
essential. This will determine on how the MPAs are doing in terms of its biophysical
conditions, the status of its management and how effective are the current
management systems employed. Tools for monitoring MPA development progress are
already established in the Philippines which are adopted during the implementation of
the Pride Campaign and some are adopted and sustained in this management plan as
specified below
4.2 Monitoring Activities
The section outlines different monitoring and evaluation activities to be conducted by
the city relative to the operationalization of the plan, the condition and or progress of
the MPA – biophysical and Management Effectivenes.. Key activities are divided into
three headers: Quantitative Social Monitoring; Qualitative Social Monitoring and
Biological Monitoring.
4.2.1
Biological monitoring
This component of the monitoring will cover the determination of the biophysical
conditions of the MPA. Parameters to be monitored are those pertaining to coral reef
health; changes in the number, biomass and diversity of reef fishes and invertebrates.
Strategies, SMART Objectives, and Activities
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Strategy 1: Evaluate and assess the biophysical conditions of the Mabaw Reef Marine
Sanctuary
SMART
Objectives
By year
2013, M
and E
team for
the Mabaw
Reef MPA
had been
formed and
active
Regular
monitoring
and
evaluation
for the
biophysical
conditions
of the MPA
had been
conducted
for five
years
SMART
Objectives
Community
feedbacking
on the
biophysical
Activities
Time
Frame
Responsible
Office/Person
Organization/Strengthening
of the Mabaw Reef MPA
Monitoring and Evaluation
Team
Conduct of refresher
course on coral reef and
fish abundance surveys,
and threat monitoring for
the Local MPA M and E
team
Exploration and provision of
incentives to the Local MPA
M and E Monitoring team
Firming up and adoption of
an Annual MPA M and E
Action Plan
Conduct of regular
meeting of the M and E
Team and attendance to
Management Committee
and City TWG meetings
Purchased of M & E
equipment (snorkel,
slateboard, divemask
Establishment of
permanent transects in the
MPA for M and E
Regular (annual)
assessment inside and
outside the sanctuary
Training and skills
development for the M
and E Team on data
consolidation and analysis
2013
CAO, MPA MC
50T
CLGU
2013
CAO, BFAR,
30T
CLGU
2015
CAO, ManCom
-
-
20132016
ManCom, CAO
50T
-
ManCom, CAO
MPA MC, BLGU,
CAO, BFAR,
DENR,BEMO
25T
100T
CLGU
LGU
100T
CLGU
20132016
ManCom, CAO
ManCom,
BFAR,
CAO,
MBEMO
100T
CLGU
2013
ManCom,
CAO, BFAR
30T
CLGU and
partners
20132016
20132014
2013
Budget
Activities
Time
Frame
Responsible
Office/Person
Training on data
presentation a
nd packaging
Feedbacking of
annual assessment
2013
MPA MC, BLGU,
CAO,
30T
CLGU
2013-2016
ManCom, M&E
Team
25T
CLGU
Mabaw Reef Management Plan, 2013-2017
Budget
Funding
Source
Funding
Source
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conditions of
the MPA
had been
conducted
within the
five year
duration of
the plan
4.2.2
results for coral reef
health, fish
abundance and
diversity
Inclusion of MPA M
and E results in the
annual state of the
coast
reports
or
State of the City
Address (SOCA)
House to house
assessments on
benefits of the
sanctuary.
2013
2016
Every
other
year
&
ManCom, CAO
MPA MC,
BLGU,CAO,
DENR
-
CLGU
LGU
Social monitoring
For Social Monitoring, monitoring activities are to be adopted by the City Government
Unit: 1. Quantitative
Social Monitoring through KAP Surveys and; 2. Qualitative
Monitoring through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) /Observational Research activities
relative to campaign messages development .
Strategy 1: Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of the community, fishers and
other appropriate stakeholders of the site relative to the strengthening of the Mabaw
Reef Marine Protected Areas
Strategies, SMART Objectives, and Activities
SMART
Objectives
Conduct
Annual KAP
Surveys for
the
community,
fishers, and
other
stakeholders
of the
MAbaw Reef
Marine
protected
Area
(Quantitative
Research)
Activities
Preparation of
Survey
Questionnaires for
the four barangays
Tapping of
Enumerators
Preparation of
budget proposals
for the conduct of
KAP Surveys
including Research
Plan
Actual conduct of
KAP Surveys
Encoding and
Time
Frame
2014
Responsible
Office/Person
MBEMO, CAO
2014
-
Funding
Source
-
MBEMO, CAO
-
-
2014
MBEMO, CAO
-
-
2014
MBEMO, CAO
50T
2014
MBEMO, CAO
20T
Mabaw Reef Management Plan, 2013-2017
Budget
CLGU,
Partner
CLGU,
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Analysis of KAP
Survey Data
Conduct
Preparation of
Focus Group
Focus Group
Discussions
Discussions
and
Questions based
Observational on a Research Plan
Researchs
Conduct of FGDs/
(Qualitative
pretesting for
Research)
materials
development and
or on other themes
relative to the Pride
Campaign
implementation
Subtotal:
4.2.3
Partner
2014
MBEMO, CAO
-
-
2015
MBEMO, CAO
-
-
Monitoring MPA Management Effectiveness
This M and E activity will determine the management effectiveness of the MPA
Management Bodies as described in Section 7 of this MPA Management Plan. In
measuring the management effectiveness, the City will be adopting the Marine
Protected Area Management Effectiveness Assessment Tool (MEAT). The tool is
attached as Annex __ of this plan. Concrete adjustments to the activities of the plan
will be based on the annual results of the MEAT. The annual conducted of the MEAT
Survey will be facilitated by an external person to avoid biases on the results.
Participants in the assessment are members of the MPA Management Body (City TWG
and the Mabaw Reef Management Committee).
5.0 Budget Summary
The section will present the summary of budget of the management plan.


Based on the next steps and key activities, summaries those activities into a
budget.
Insert additional years, as you believe are necessary.
MPA Governance and
Management
Programs
2012
45,000
2013
145,000
2014
85,000
2015
85,000
2016
85,000
MPA Governance
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MPA Policy and
Enforcement
169,000
Social Marketing
Strategy
Monitoring and
Evaluation
Climate Change
Adaptation
Funding Strategy
260,000
242,500
395,000
270,000
252,000
96,000
26,000
16,000
-
Total
342,500
172,500
55,500
55,500
12,500
847,500
687,500
537,500
12,500
226,500
50,000
1,897,000
1,283,500
1,099,000
Total
439,000
3,955,000
6.0 Sustainability
6.1 Funding Strategy
Sustaining conservation initiative is always a challenge. The art of generating internal
funds is a tedious process, but the most stable means to amplify the effort as well as
to mainstream the conservation program. Based on usual experience, the more you
invest in the project, the higher possibility of building a strong sustainability for it. On
the other hand, external funds is a strong support to counterpart the existing needs
in the conservation efforts until the program is seemed sustainable. In order to
sustain the Mabaw Reef Conservation LGU budget allocation must be secured
annually; private and, or business partnership shall be forged; user fee collection
must be institutionalized with the government structure; and partnership with the
external funders shall be taken utmost consideration.
Strategy 1. To develop resource mobilization activities to generate fund raising /
resource
SMART
Objectives
Activities
Time
Frame
Responsible
Office/Person
Budget
Funding
Source
After 2013,
sponsorhip
for the
strengthening
of the
Mabaw Reef
MPA had
been tapped
and reach
Sponsorship by
several donors,
corporations and
or individuals in
Tagbilaran City
and or the
Province of Bohol
2013
CLGU, Donors
-
-
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out
By 2013 and
beyond
project
proposal to
augment
funds for the
operations of
the Mabaw
Reef MPAs
had been
achieved
By 2014 and
beyond
several fund
raising
activities had
•
been
•
implemented
•
to augment•
operational
fund of the
Mabaw Reef
MPA
By 2013,
User’s Fee
system for
Mabaw Reef
MPA is
established
and
collection
has
commenced
by 2014
Develop project
2013
proposal
Proposal submitted 2013 –
to specific funders 2017
by the
Management
Committee in
collaboration with
the City Agriculture
Office
Conduct
popularity contest
Fund raising
activities
Bingo Socials
Raffle Draw
T-shirt selling
Other items for sale
Mabaw Reef Users
Fee (review and
Implementation)
Establishment of a
Mabaw reef MPA
Fund Account
CLGU, Donors
-
-
CLGU,
ManCom,
CAO
TBD
ManCom<
CAO,
CPDO,
BLGUs
2014
CLGU, Donors
-
-
2014
CLGU, Donors
50,000
CAO,
ManCom,
DTI, CWPKAUPI
2013 –
onwards
CLGU, Donors
-
-
2013
CLGU
-
6.2 Donor Relations
Local Government Unit. The City government of Tagbilaran has allocated almost
50% of the entire funds in the two-year Mabaw Reef Pride Campaign Program. This
came from the city’s annual appropriation for Mabaw Reef. This was spent mostly
on governance related expenses. These include construction of guardhouse,
purchase of coastal law enforcement facilities, and others.
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Private/Business Establishment. A number of private establishments were engaged in
the formal kicked-off of the pride campaign for Mabaw Reef. Local printing press,
print and broadcast media, restaurant, gasoline stations and influential individuals in
the community were among that extend support to the pride campaign. These
organizations will still be tapped and other organizations to be tapped in sustaining
the Pride Campaign and MPA Strengthening Activities of Mabaw Reef.
Non-government Organization and Civic Organizations. Some campaign activities
were conducted in partnership with the non-government organizations that operate
in the City of Tagbilaran. Other civic organizations like running groups sponsored
running events to popularize the Mabaw Reef Pride Campaign, and the proceeds
were donated through a Social Marketing collaterals and information materials. In
sustaining the activities of the campaign, these aforementioned institutions will still
be tapped and coordinated. Inventory of these organizations will be done by the
City TWG as well as the Management Committee.
Academic Institution. The pride campaign program has also established partnership
with the schools in the city of Tagbilaran. Partnership translated into technical
support on social marketing activities, inclusion of Mabaw Reef and Mascot in big
events to help promote the pride campaign to the general public.
6.3 Donor Research
The Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary has already gained little popularity which is
enough to convince the local government units to invest on the conservation effort.
The implementation of the pride campaign program heightens community support
that urges the local government to make Mabaw Reef as a showcase on coastal
resource management program, thus allocation of the annual funds. This drives the
non-government organizations to incorporate MPAs management to their project
framework which is to be implemented in the city. In this manner, some pride
campaign activities were shouldered by them. This scenario effects to the business
sector that also encourages them to support the conservation cause. The concept
of the pride campaign program for Mabaw Reef is sellable to the civic organizations
and to the academic institutions. The social marketing activities benefit these
partners on promoting their respective interests while supporting the pride
campaign program.
Primarily, signing a formal partnership would help increase their commitment for
Mabaw Reef. Involving them on workshops and other related trainings, and in the
management committee may also intensify their provisions. To sustain the existing
partnership and to be able to seek more partners for Mabaw Reef conservation,
social networks, media publicity, networking and linkaging seem to be low cost but
effective means of recruiting internal and external support.
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6.4 Fundraising Activities
Potential Project Theme for
Donation
Creative
Events
and
Celebrations (Run for a
Cause, Dinner for a Cause,
Exhibits and displays, and
etc.)
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

Community-Business
Partnership
(Donor’s Forum)











Mainstreaming and
Institutionalization


Marketing materials and
advertisements
List Potential Donors that
align with theme
Department of
Education
Bohol Runners Club
Daganistas de Bohol
Bohol Sandugo
Foundation
Hotel and Restaurants in
Tagbilaran
Multiple Intelligence
Teachers in Tagbilaran
Bohol Tourism Office
Rotary Club of Tagbilaran
Jaycees
University of Bohol
SLAO Print and Sign
Sunday Post
Bohol Chronicle
DYTR Radio Station
Banks
Susan Abong Chicaron
Hotels and Resort in
Tagbilaran
User Fee Collection
Annual Appropriation
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Key Next Steps
To be determine during
the University Training
To be determine during
the University Training
To be determine during
the University Training
To be determine during
the University Training
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7.0 Plan Implementation and Institutionalization
7.1 Institutionalization of the Plan
The Management Committee plays a
very
important
role
in
the
institutionalization of the Mabaw Reef
Management Plan. Aside from treating
it as a management covenant, the
ManCom
is
challenged
to
communicate this plan in order
mainstream this to various key planners
which include the local government
unit, government line agencies and
other
civil
society
organizations.
Relevant strategy to institutionalize the
management plan is the establishment
of the Mabaw Reef Desk in the City
Agriculture Office. In this way, the
ManCom will become integral to the city government structure under a specific
office. Internal evaluation and feedbacking must be done during meetings or to
any activities to properly communicate the plan’s progress.
7.2 Role of the Mayor’s Office
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


Issues executive orders, permit and licenses,
implementing rules and regulation pertinent to the management of MPA
Enforces Mabaw Reef laws and regulations
Implements Mabaw Reef Management Plan
Approves annual budget for the Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary
Establishes linkages with NGAs, NGOs and other foreign funding agencies
Issues permits license
7.3 Role of the Sangguniang Bayan



Reviews and amend rules and regulations pertaining to the Mabaw Reef
Marine Sanctuary
Pass resolution and enacts ordinance necessary for an effective MPA
management
Reviews and approves city and barangay budget for MPA
7.4 Role of the Municipal Agriculture Office
The City Agriculture Office is a member of the Mabaw Reef TWG and Mabaw
ManCom, some office mandates relative CRM Program includes the following:
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
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
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


Provides technical assistance related to CRM Program
Assists in the preparation of proposals for possible livelihood projects
Spearheads the conduct of monitoring and evaluation of the CRM Plan
implementation
Coordinates with barangay LGUs, Pos, Tagbilaran City Fish Wardens, advisory
bodies and line agencies
Facilitates the issuance of permits and licenses
Acts as secretariat to CFARMC, TCDFW (Tagbilaran City Deputized Fish
Wardens), TCMVT (Tagb.City Market Vigilance Team) and CAFC
Conducts continuing studies, researches and training programs for
stakeholders
Documents CRM initiatives
7.6 Role of the Municipal Technical Working Group

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

Spearhead the planning, implementation and monitoring of the project.
Assist in leveraging and sharing potential human and financial resources for
the campaign
Propose and recommend policy initiatives to the City Legislative Council
Assist in the establishment of the Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary
Management Committee
Perform such other functions deemed necessary for the development of the
Mabaw Marine Sanctuary
7.7 Role of the MPA Management Committee
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
Formulate, adopt and implement the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Annual
Investment Plan and Budget based on the long-term Management Plan
prepared by the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary TWG;
Propose and recommend policy initiatives to the Barangay, City Legislative
Council and the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary TWG
Supervise the conduct of regular patrolling and guarding of the no-fishingzone done by barangay and city enforcement teams;
Supervise the conduct regular hydro-biophysical survey;
Conduct Information, Education and Communication Campaign;
Prepare proposal for submission to the TWG for their resource generation
activities;
Prepare activity and financial reports to be submitted to the City-wide MPA
Council;
Perform such functions as deemed necessary
7.8 Role of the Alumni Conservation Fellow


Provides technical assistance in the implementation of the Mabaw Reef
Management Plan especially on the social marketing component.
Provide technical support deemed necessary in the implementation of the
five-year plan
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7.9 Role of the Barangay

Section 39 of the City Fishery Code states that the City government, in
coordination with the Barangay Council of Ubujan, CFARMC, CAO and
concerned people’s organization, shall supervise the management of the
Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary;

Section 8. of the Executive Order No.6, series of 2011 states also that the
whenever necessary and upon recommendation of the Mabaw Marine
Sanctuary Management Committee, the barangay Taloto and Ubujan may
appropriate funding subsidy for the purpose.
7.10 Integration of the MPA Plan to the Overall CRM Program of the LGU
The Mabaw Reef Management Plan is not a separate document. It is borne from
the Coastal Resource Management Plan of Tagbilaran that serves as a mother
document in all development and management direction of the city’s coastal and
marine resources. Hence, this document must be adopted through a resolution by
the barangay and city local government units for funding purposes. Such plan shall
be the basis for the primary stakeholders in coming up with the annual plan and
budget. And since, Tagbilaran city is part of Maribojoc Bay, replication of this plan to
other component LGUs with marine protected area is desirable to share MPA best
practices.
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ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION OF
CRM PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Implementing Structures
Nat’l & Prov’l.
Gov’t. Agencies
Sangguniang
Panlungsod
City Mayor
CFARMC
NGO/P
Os
City Treas.
Office
City Eng’
Office
City Development
Council
CPDC
CAO
CDSWD
City Assessor
Other
Gov’t
Agencies
Mabaw Reef
Mgt. Com
Brgy
Brgy
Brgy
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Brgy
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8.0 Risk Mitigation
Topic Area
Sub Issue
Risk
Risk Mitigation
MPA Policy and
Enforcement
Expansion of the
Mabaw Reef Area
Opposition from

the resident fishers


Monitoring and
Evaluation
Social Marketing
Strategy
Climate Change
Lack of capacity to
conduct MPA
monitoring
No permanent
person to handle
social marketing
Lack of know-how
on climate change
mitigation
Irregular conduct
of biophysical
monitoring
Nonimplementation
of social
marketing
activities
Climate change
related activities
not well
implemented
Conduct
consultation with the
fishers
Continuous
information
dissemination
regarding the
benefits of MPA
Enactment of the
addendum of
ordinance no C-204

Tap BFAR/DENR to
coordinate

Designate
permanent office to
handle social
marketing activities

Submit proposal to
prospective funding
agencies
Train LGU on climate
change mitigation

9.0 Annexes
6. City Ordinance Declaring the MPA
Republic of the Philippines
City of Tagbilaran
THE NINTH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD
Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Tagbilaran City Hall, 6300 Tagbilaran City
TELEPHONE NOS. 411-3130 pldt/235-6339/235-6340 cruztelco/411-4995 (FAX)
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ORDINANCE NO.
C - 204
Series of 2007
PROVIDING FOR THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT AND
CONSERVATION OF THE TERRITORIAL WATERS OF THE CITY OF TAGBILARAN
INCLUDING ITS FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES, HARMONIZING AND
INTEGRATING ALL ORDINANCES PERTINENT THERETO, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
(Authored & Sponsored by: Arcadio D. Sarmiento)
ARTICLE VI
MARINE PROTECTED AREAS
SECTION 37. ESTABLISHMENT OF MARINE SANCTUARIES AND MARINE
PARKS. – The City Government shall establish Marine Protected Areas in the city
territorial waters as needed. It shall program the protection of the marine waters of
Tagbilaran towards the declaration of a Tagbilaran Marine Park.
Provided, however, That the Marine Sanctuaries shall be composed of a
sanctuary where fishing and other human activities are strictly prohibited, and a reserve
area for limited uses to serve as a buffer zone: Provided, further, That scientific and
educational activities shall be allowed inside the sanctuary and reserve areas for
monitoring and other related purposes, only if written permission was obtained from the
city government.
SECTION 38. MANAGEMENT OF MARINE SANCTUARIES OR A CITY
MARINE PARK. – The city government, through the existing institutions and
organizations, including the CFARMC shall develop appropriate guidelines in the
management and operation of Marine Sanctuaries or eventually a marine park.
SECTION 39. THE MABAW REEF MARINE SANCTUARY. 1. The objectives of establishing sanctuaries as with the Mabaw Reef as a
Marine Protected Area are to:
a. protect and manage the fisheries and aquatic resources of the
territorial waters of the city to ensure their sustainable use for the
enjoyment and benefit of the people, and
b. establish the means to enforce, control and regulate the activities of
visitors, tourists, divers, snorklers, swimmers, boats and other resource
users within sanctuaries.
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2. A Marine Protected Area Management Council (MPAMC) shall be created,
empowered and funded and whose initial function is the creation of the Marine
Protected Area Management Plan (MPA/MP):
a. the MPAMC shall be composed of a multi-sectoral management body
which shall ensure proper and responsible planning, management and
enforcement of the Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary and other future
sanctuaries when needed.
b. The MPAMC will meet regularly and organize the following committees
within its body: Enforcement Committee, Information and Education
Committees, Monitoring and Evaluation Committees, Livelihood
Development Committee, Committee on
Financial Sustainability, Maintenance Committee and other committees
that may be deemed necessary by the Council.
3. The City government, in coordination with the Barangay Council of Ubujan,
CFARMC, CAO and concerned people’s organization, shall supervise the management
of the Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary with the following location and geographic
coordinates:
The Mabaw Reef Marine Protected Area Map and technical description of the
Mabaw Protected Area are hereto attached and marked “Annex A”. This covers a total
area of 84,339 square meters.
A. Core zone area of 9,288 sq. m.
B. Buffer zone area: 100 meters from the core zone with an area of 75,051 sq.m.
A. Low Core Zone area: 9,288 sq. m. and having the following
coordinates:
Point
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Latitude
9° 41' 19.27"
9° 41' 17.34"
9° 41' 17.52"
9° 41' 18.35"
9° 41' 19.53"
9° 41' 21.19"
9° 41' 20.59"
Longitude
123º 49' 32.85"
123º 49' 32.90"
123º 49' 31.38"
123º 49' 29.26"
123º 49' 29.01"
123º 49' 30.17"
123º 49' 31.65"
Bearing
S. 02-01 E.
N.78-10 W.
N.68-13 W.
N 23-02 W.
N. 24-21 E.
S. 73-18 E.
S. 45-16 E.
Distance
72.28 m.
40.01 m.
60.13 m.
45.16 m.
55.19 m.
55.08 m.
48.73 m.
Depth/Remark
6 m.
8 m.
4 m.
4 m.
8 m.
6 m.
10 m.
B. Buffer Zone Area: 100 meters from the core zone with an area of 75,051 sq. m.
and having the following coordinates:
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Point
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
5-6
6-7
7-1
Latitude
9°41' 20.98"
9°41' 24.32"
9°41' 22.60"
9°41' 20.04"
9°41' 14.71"
9°41' 18.96"
9°41' 14.21"
Longitude
123º49' 26.4"
123º 49' 30"
123º49' 33.6"
123º49' 37.2"
123º49' 33.6"
123º49' 26.4"
123º 49' 30"
Bearing
S. 02-01 E.
N.78-10 W.
N.68-13 W.
N 23-02 W.
N. 24-21 E.
S. 73-18 E.
S. 45-16 E.
Distance
239.57 m.
176.37 m.
110.44 m.
130.65 m.
186.54 m.
167.51 m.
113.54 M.
Depth/Remark
100 m.
100 m.
100 m.
100 m.
100 m.
100 m.
100 M.
4. Enforcement. The enforcement of this Mabaw Reef MPA shall be under the
Mayor’s Office in coordination with the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
City Agriculture Office;
City Planning and Development Office;
City Treasurer’s Office;
Barangay Councils of Manga, Taloto and Ubujan;
Barangay Tanods of Manga, Taloto and Ubujan;
Deputized Fish Wardens;
Philippine National Police;
Maritime Police;
Marine Protected Area Management Council (MPAMC).
5. Authority Of Inspection And Of Removal/Seizure Of Article/S Involved in
the Alleged Offense. Fish Wardens and Officers of the People’s Organization,
Barangay Council, MPA Enforcement Team (MPAET) and other enforcement officers
for fisheries are hereby authorized to inspect any part of the fishing vessel, gear and
storage areas, cages, corrals, pens, operation sites, machinery spaces utilized for the
fishery and all documents pertaining to the fishing
operation; to seize and remove any obstructions at the expense of the lessee, licensee
or occupant thereof, whenever applicable.
6. Penalty. For any violation of this section, a fine of one thousand (P1,000.00)
pesos, without prejudice to the prejudice to the prosecution of the offender under the
applicable provisions of the Revised Penal Code, law or ordinance.
7. Trust Fund. For reasons of sustainability in the implementation of this
Ordinance and the achievement of the purpose of the same as well as to provide
incentive to the implementers of this Ordinance, the City Mayor and the City Treasurer’s
Office and the Marine Protected Area Management Council (MPAMC) shall establish a
Trust Fund subject to the provisions of Section 39, (14), hereof and government
accounting rules and procedures. The Trust Fund will serve as the depository of the
income from fees, fines collected from offenders, grants and donations from funding
partners, and their interest. The Trust Fund shall be used and disbursed by the MPAET
and PO’s subject to accounting and auditing rules and regulations for the following
expenses:
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a. Maintenance and Operation Cost of the MPAMC and it committees;
b. Purchase of office supplies and materials for the Marine Protected
Area;
c. Transportation expenses of members of the MPAET and PO;
d. Purchase of research materials and fund for research activities by the
PO and the MPAET;
e. Honoraria for marine protected area guards and/or members of patrol
teams;
f. Honoraria for resource persons during trainings;
g. Monthly coastal clean-up;
h. Promotional and education activities;
i. Other related expenses that may be decided by the MPAMC and PO.
8 Registration and Accreditation. Dive-shop owners, tour operators, travel
agents and boat operators who shall use the Mabaw Reef Marine Protected Area must
register at the Office of the Mayor and secure the necessary Mayor’s Permit. An
accreditation fee in the amount of P2,000.00 per applicant shall be collected upon
application. Validity of the accreditation shall be for one (1) year and subject to renewal.
Tagbilaran-based applicants are given preference.
9. Creation of Marine Protected Area Enforcement Team (MPAET). To
ensure enforcement of the MPA Management Plan, a Marine Protected Area
Enforcement Team is hereby created and designated by the City Mayor.
10. Functions of the MPA Enforcement Team. The following are the functions of
the MPA Enforcement Team:
a. Full enforcement of the MPA Management Plan and this ordinance;
b. Ensures day and night sea-borne patrols within and around the Marine
Protected Area;
c. Administer regulations on the cleanliness of the MPA; and,
d. Regularly reports the status of the MPA to the City Mayor and the MPA
Management Council.
e. Initiate and/or institute legal actions against violators of this ordinance.
11. Judicial Penalties. Any person found violating this ordinance shall be
punished for each offense with a fine (see table below) or an imprisonment of not more
than 6 months, or both at discretion of the Court;
First Offense
Second Offense
Third Offense
PhP 2,000.00 per individual offender
PhP 3,000.00 per individual offender
PhP 5,000.00 per individual offender
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12. Administrative Penalty. At the option of the offender with the concurrence of
the local Chief Executive, the latter may impose an administrative fine:
1. PhP 2,000.00 for the first offense per individual offender;
2. PhP 3,000.00 for the second offense per individual offender; and
3. PhP 5,000.00 for the third offense per individual offender provided that
the administrative penalty could be availed only by the offender up to the third
offense.
13. Sanctions for Members of the MPAETand MPAMC violating this Section.
The following are the sanctions, which shall be imposed upon members of the MPAET
who violate this Section:
1 Any member of the MPAET and MPAMC found violating this ordinance
shall be subject for expulsion from MPAET membership and a fine of P2,000.00,
or imprisonment of not less than one (1) month, but not exceeding six (6)
months, or both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the Court.
14. Revenue Sharing for Fees Collected for the Use of Marine Sanctuaries
and Penalties Imposed. Revenues generated from fees generated out of this Section,
shall be shared by the MPAMT, the Barangay and the City Government in the following
manner:
1. 20% of the fund to the City;
2. 30% of the fund to the Barangay;
3. 50% of the fund to the MPAMC that will go to the MPA Trust Fund.
Revenues generated from penalties shall be shared in the following manner:
1. 25% of the penalty shall go to the City Government;
2. 30% of the penalty shall go to the MPAET which will form part of the
MPA Trust Fund;
3. 30% of the penalty shall go to the apprehending persons (to include the
informer);
4. 15% of the penalty shall go to the Barangay LGU.
SECTION 40. THE BARANGAY MANGA AND BOOY FISH SANCTUARY.
1. Creation of Manga Fish Sanctuary. A Fish Sanctuary is hereby created
and/or established in the municipal seawaters situated along the Barangay of Manga,
City of Tagbilaran, with the following technical description:
LINE
1-2
2-3
3-4
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BEARING
N27’21’e
S55’51’E
S69’13’w
DISTANCE
337.08M
624.80M
295.45M
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N73’15’W
4-1
430.50M
AREA = 15.45 Hectares
2. Creation of Bool Fish Sanctuary. A fish sanctuary is hereby created and
established in the municipal waters situated along the Barangay of Bool, City of
Tagbilaran, with the following technical description:
Tie Line: Cor. 1 is S. 76-48W., 579.13 M. from MBM No. 20 Cad 235 of
Bool, Tagbilaran City
The Buffer zone is fifty meters outside the core zone.
Point
1
Latitude
9 37’ 39.5”
Longitude
123 52’ 42.2”
2
9 37’ 27.8”
123 52’ 38.1”
3
9 37’ 36.3”
123 52’ 57.8”
4
9 37’ 23.7”
123 52’ 39.4”

Remark
Back of blood compact. Concrete
post was established as marker
In front of point 1 which depth is
10 meters
In front of point 4 which depth is
10 meters
From MBM no. 20 Cad of Bool,
Tagbilaran City
AREA = 22.198 Hectares
The Buffer zone is fifty meters outside the core zone.
3. Management. The barangay officials of Manga and Bool shall manage the
fish sanctuary respectively and barangay funds may be appropriated for the purpose.
The barangay council of Manga and Bool respectively shall issue, promulgate, or
implement rules and regulations, for the protection, maintenance, and preservation of
the fish sanctuary shall be identified with buoys or markers at the expense of the
barangay.
The said Barangays shall also work towards the strengthening of their respective
Barangay Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (BFARMC) and shall
integrate the said structure in the management of the said sanctuaries.
The CRM Office or in its absence, the CAO shall be mainly responsible in
coordinating the different barangay-managed fish sanctuaries.
4.
City Funding Subsidy.
Whenever appropriate and upon the
recommendation of the CRM Office, the City shall appropriate funding subsidy for the
management of the Bool and Manga marine sanctuaries.
SECTION 41. GENERAL PROHIBITION IN THE MABAW REEF , MANGA
AND BOOL MARINE SANCTUARIES
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1. General Prohibitions : No person shall be allowed:
a. To wear gloves while scuba diving, snorkeling or other permitted
activities;
b To dispose of solid and liquid wastes;
c. To remove, gather or destroy MPA or sanctuary buoys, markers and
information boards, signage or any physical attributes of the MPA; and
d. To use the MPA for boat passage and dropping of anchors.
2. Prohibitions in the core zone: No person shall be allowed:
a.. To establish fish traps (corral or bungsod, bobo, payaw) and all other
fishing gears and fish aggregating devices within the core zone;
b. To establish seaweed farm/culture within the core zone;
c. To catch, gather, collect, disturb or kill fish and other marine and
aquatic products by any means and methods;
d. To enter and use the core zone passage for boats and any kind of
vessel subject tot the exception provided for Section 42, 1(a), hereof; and
e. To use the core zone of the MPA for swimming, gleaning, diving and
snorkeling with the exception provided for in Section 42 (b) hereof;
3. Prohibition in the Buffer Zone: No person shall be allowed:
a. To catch, lure, gather, collect, disturb or kill fish and other living or nonliving marine and aquatic products by any means and methods in the first five
years upon adoption of this ordinance.
This is subject to review and
recommendation by the MPAMC/BPAMC after the end of said term.
SECTION 42. ACTIVITIES ALLOWED IN CORE AND BUFFER ZONES OF
MABAW REEF, BOOL AND MANGA MARINE SANCTUARIES
1. Allowed activities in Core Zones:
a. Passage of boats in emergency situations and law enforcement
activities in order to save lives, properties and during search and rescue
operations, apprehensions and patrols.
b. Research works permitted by the City Government upon
recommendation by the MPA/Barangay Management Council;
c. Educational fieldtrips (guide tours) approved by the MPA Management
Council/Barangay Management Council after payment of the appropriate fees as
may be imposed;
d.
Establishment of signage, floating docks or guardhouse and
information boards for the management and protection of the MPA;
e. Enhancement and restoration activities for the various ecosystems as
authorized by the MPA Management Council or Barangay Management Council;
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f. Recreation activities as may be authorized by the MPA Management
Council/Barangay Management Council after payment of the appropriate fees;
2. Allowed activities in Buffer Zone – the Buffer Zone will be free from any
human activities as prohibited in Section 31, except for Mooring within allocated marker
buoys.
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7. Executive Orders/Special Orders if Applicable
Republic of the Philippines
Province of Bohol
City of Tagbilaran
OFFICE OF THE CITY MAYOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 5
Series of 2010
CREATING THE MABAW MARINE SANCTUARY TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP,
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 accord 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 city 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 City Government of Tagbilaran enacted City Ordinance No. C-204
providing for the sustainable development, management and conservation of the territorial waters
of the city of Tagbilaran including its fisheries and aquatic resources;
WHEREAS, Section 39 of the City Ordinance C-204 declared the establishment of
Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary to properly protect and manage the city’s marine resources;
WHEREAS, the City Government of Tagbilaran in partnership with the Barangay Local
Governments of Ubujan and Taloto, Maribojoc Bay Resource Management Board and RARE
Incorporated implements a two-year Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Pride Program;
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WHEREAS, there is a need to formally organize the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Technical
Working Group to ensure continuous guidance and technical assistance in terms of marine
sanctuary governance for the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Management Council;
WHEREAS, effective and sustained governance and enforcement of Mabaw Marine
Sanctuary rules and regulations is an essential component for the successful and meaningful
implementation of the two-year Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Pride Campaign Program;
WHEREAS, Mabaw Reef provides the opportunity for Tagbilaran City to showcase its
very productive coral reef resources for food security and establish Tagbilaran as a marine
ecotourism showcase site and a source of Pride for the City of Tagbilaran;
NOW, THEREFORE, premises considered, and by virtue of the powers vested in me by
law, I, DAN NERI LIM, Mayor of the City of Tagbilaran, do hereby order the following:
Section 1. CREATION. There is hereby created a Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Technical
Working Group (TWG) to be composed of the following:
1. City Mayor or his representative
2. City Vice Mayor or her representative
3. Chairperson, Sangguniang Panlungsod, Committee on Environment
4. Chairperson, Sangguniang Panlungsod, Committee on Fishery
5. Representative of the City Planning and Development Office
6. Representative of the City Agriculturist Office
7. Representative of the City Engineering Office
8. Representative of the City Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council
9. City Information Officer
10. Representative of Department of Environment and Natural Resources
11. Representative of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
12. Punong Barangay of Ubujan
13. Punong Barangay of Taloto
14. Representative of the Maribojoc Bay Executive Management Office;
15. One representative of the Non-government Organizations (NGOs) implementing
coastal resource management (CRM) project in either barangay Ubujan or Taloto
working in the field site in the concerned barangays
16. One representative from the academe with research or extension activities in either of
the two barangays
17. One representative from the business sector with enterprises or activities utilizing
coastal and marine resources
18. Representative of the City Police Office
19. Representative of the Tagbilaran City Deputized Fishwarden Association
20. Representative of the Philippine Maritime Police
Section 2. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
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The Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Technical Working Group shall have the following functions
and responsibilities as a technical arm of the Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary Management
Council:
a. Spearhead the planning, implementation and monitoring of the project.
b. Assist in leveraging and sharing potential human and financial resources for the
campaign
c. Propose and recommend policy initiatives to the City Legislative Council
d. Assist in the establishment of the Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary Management
Committee
e. Perform such other functions deemed necessary for the development of the Mabaw
Marine Sanctuary
Section 3. OFFICERS AND TENURE. During such organizational meeting, the members
shall elect from among themselves the chairperson as may be agreed upon by the members. They
shall serve co-terminus with the city council. The members of the TWG shall hold an regular
meeting upon proper notice from the chairperson duly noted by the undersigned. ( Secretary as
may be chosen by the Chairperson)
Section 4. FUNCTIONS OF THE TWG CHAIRPERSON
a. Presides all meetings agreed upon by the TWG;
b. Oversees the entire implementation of the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Pride Program;
c. Coordinates with the project partners and the local government of Tagbilaran in all
concerns relative to the Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary development;
d. Provides venues for consensus building among members of the TWG;
e. Perform such other functions deemed necessary for the development of Mabaw Marine
Sanctuary
Section 5. MEETINGS. The Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Technical Working Group shall meet
regularly at least twice in every quarter at a venue agreed upon by the majority of its members.
Regular meeting dates will be agreed upon at the beginning of each calendar year and only
changed with at least one month’s notice. A majority of the members of the board shall
constitute a quorum to transact business.
Section 6. THE PRIDE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR. To help facilitate the implementation of
its different programs and projects, the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Technical Working Group may
choose Campaign Program Supervisor/s duly designated by the City Mayor. The Pride Program
Supervisor shall have the following roles and functions:
a. To be the primary point of contact throughout the Campaign, and will review important
project documents, provide timely feedback and approvals on reports, participate and
arrange for participation in relevant meetings, etc as laid out in Section 3.5 and Appendix
B of the MOU.
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b. To serve as a source of general strategic and organizational support to the Campaign
Manager during the Campaign, and ensure that the Campaign is well integrated into
LAP’s related strategic initiatives.
c. To provide comments and feedback regarding the application for the Campaign, the
Theory of Change, and the integration into Partner’s long term conservation strategy at
the site.
d. Agreement to provide the time, support and mentorship to accomplish the deliverables
and provide approvals in a timely
e. To use its best efforts to maintain an updated presence, and otherwise support the
Campaign as needed on RarePlanet.
Section 7. THE MABAW MARINE MANAGEMENT PLAN. The Mabaw Marine
Sanctuary Technical Working Group in coordination with the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary
Management Committee shall facilitate the preparation of the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary
Management Plan and shall endorse it to the local government unit for review and approval.
Section 8. APPRORIATION. Funds shall be allocated to support the necessary activities of
the Technical Working Group upon receipt of an agreed annual work plan for 2011 and 2012;
Section 9. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately upon signing hereof.”
Done this ___________________ at Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines.
SGD. ATTY. DAN NERI LIM
City Mayor
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Republic of the Philippines
Province of Bohol
City of Tagbilaran
OFFICE OF THE CITY MAYOR
New City Hall, Tagbilaran City, 6300 Bohol
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 6
Series of 2011
CREATING THE MABAW MARINE SANCTUARY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE,
MANDATING ITS FUNCTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 or Republic Act 8550, mandates that
the city 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 City Government of Tagbilaran enacted City Ordinance No. C-204
providing for the sustainable development, management and conservation of the territorial waters
of the city of Tagbilaran including its fisheries and aquatic resources;
WHEREAS, Section 38 of the City Ordinance C-204 states that the city government,
through the existing institutions and organizations, including the CFARMC shall develop
appropriate guidelines in the management and operation of Marine Sanctuaries;
WHEREAS, Section 39 of the City Ordinance C-204 states that the City government, in
coordination with the Barangay Council of Ubujan, CFARMC, CAO and concerned people’s
organization, shall supervise the management of the Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary with the
following location and geographic coordinates;
WHEREAS, the City Mayor Dan Neri Lim issued Executive Order No. 5 Series of 2010
mandated the creation of the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Technical Working Group composed by
various sectors in community;
WHEREAS, the legitimization of the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Management Committee (
MMSMC ) which shall be composed by various sectors of the concerned barangays ensures
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transparent, accountable and participatory processes in the governance and management of the
Mabaw Marine Sanctuary;
NOW, THEREFORE, premises considered, and by virtue of the powers vested in me by
law, I, DAN NERI LIM, Mayor of the City of Tagbilaran, do hereby order the following:
Section 1. CREATION. There is hereby created a Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Management
Committee to be composed of the following:
1. Barangay Council of Ubujan ( Shall be determined by the council through a
resolution)
2. Barangay Council of Taloto
3. Chairperson of the Barangay Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council
4. Representative of the MBEMO
5. Representative of the City Agriculture Office
6. Representative of the Tagbilaran City Deputized Fishwarden Association
7. Boat operator/ maintenance
8. Chairperson of the Barangay/Purok Tanod in each concerned barangay
9. Representative from the fisher’s organizations [in each concerned barangay]
10. Representative from the youth sector [in each concerned barangay]
11. Representative from the women sector [in each concerned barangay]
12. One representative from the business sector of each barangay with enterprises or
activities utilizing coastal and marine resources
Section 2. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The Mabaw Marine Sanctuary
Management Committee shall implement rules and regulations, for the protection, maintenance,
and preservation of the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary and supervise the day-to-day operations with
the following specific functions and responsibilities;
a. Formulate, adopt and implement the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Annual Investment
Plan and Budget based on the long-term Management Plan prepared by the Mabaw
Marine Sanctuary TWG;
b. Propose and recommend policy initiatives to the Barangay, City Legislative Council
and the MMS TWG
c. Supervise the conduct of regular patrolling and guarding of the no-fishing-zone done
by barangay and city enforcement teams;
d. Supervise the conduct regular hydro-biophysical survey;
e. Conduct Information, Education and Communication Campaign;
f. Prepare proposal for submission to the TWG for their resource generation activities;
g. Prepare activity and financial reports to be submitted to the City-wide MPA Council;
h. Perform such functions as deemed necessary
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Section 3. OFFICERS AND TERMS OF OFFICE . In a meeting duly assembled for the
purpose, the members shall elect from among themselves the chairperson and other officers of
the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Management Committee. They shall serve co-terminus with the
local chief executive.
Section 4. MEETINGS. The Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Management Committee shall meet
regularly at least once a month. The MMSMC members shall hold a regular meeting upon
proper notice from the chairperson.
Section 6. MANAGEMENT TEAMS. The following different management teams shall be
organized: Executive Team, (Barangay Captains, CAO, MBEMO, Fishwarden, BFARMC)
Enforcement and Maintenance Team, Information and Education Team, Resource Monitoring
Team, Committee on Financial Sustainability Team, and other teams that may be deemed
necessary by the Committee.
Section 7. SOURCES OF FUNDS AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEM. The City Government
shall allocate funds to implement the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Management Plan and other
necessary activities of the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Management Committee. The application of
funds shall follow the regular government accounting procedures.
Section 8.
BARANGAY CONTRIBUTION.
Whenever necessary and upon
recommendation of the Mabaw Marine Sanctuary Management Committee, the barangay Taloto
and Ubujan may appropriate funding subsidy for the purpose.
Section 9. COORDINATION OF THE BARANGAY COUNCILS OF MANGA
AND BOOY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MABAW MARINE SANCTUARY. The
Barangay Councils of Manga and Booy shall work closely with the Management Committee
especially on coastal law enforcement undertaking to prevent illegal activities in Mabaw Marine
Sanctuary and for other activities as deemed necessary.
Section 10. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately upon signing hereof.”
SO ORDERED.
Done this ___________________ at Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines.
SGD. ATTY. DAN NERI LIM
City Mayor
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8. MPA Maps
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9. Biophysical Assessment Results
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10. Management Effective Assessment Tool
DRAFT V.1
MEAT/OD ASSESSMENT REPORT
RARE PHILIPPINES 1 CAMPAIGN GRADUATION PHASE
TAGBILARAN
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Contents
1
Summary ..........................................................................................................................62
1.1 Background.................................................................................................................................. 62
1.2 MEAT overall scores .................................................................................................................... 62
2
Per management focus area ...........................................................................................63
2.1 Management plan ....................................................................................................................... 63
2.2 Management body ...................................................................................................................... 64
2.3 Legal instrument and support ..................................................................................................... 65
2.4 Community Participation ............................................................................................................ 66
2.5 Financing ..................................................................................................................................... 67
2.6 IEC (social marketing) .................................................................................................................. 68
2.7 Enforcement ................................................................................................................................ 71
2.8 Monitoring and evaluation.......................................................................................................... 72
2.9 Site development ........................................................................................................................ 73
3
Appendices.......................................................................................................................75
3.1 List of participants in the review ................................................................................................. 75
3.2 Others pertinent documents or pieces of evidence to support score ........................................ 75
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Summary
Background
The Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary in Tagbilaran City was created through City Ordinance No. 204
series of 2007. The size of the MPA is relatively small compared to the other MPAs in the cohort.
Based on the ordinance, the size of the core zone of the MPA is 9,288 sq m. The size of the buffer
zone is 75,051 sq m. However, there is a proposal to expand the total area of the MPA (core zone
and buffer zone) to 12 hectares.
The marine sanctuary was established through the assistance of PROCESS-Bohol, an NGO and the
Maribojoc Bay Executive Management Office, an alliance organized by Process-Bohol also.
MEAT overall scores
The graph below shows the 2011 and 2012 comparative performance of the Mabaw MPA
management body in terms of the nine (9) management focus areas in the MEAT:
The total score the Mabaw Reef MPA management body got for this review is 51 points, a
remarkable 28 points more than its score it got in the last assessment in May 2011. However, the
MPA management body remained in level 1 as it failed to completely address level 2 threshold
indicator (number 10 and 26) under the management plan management focus area, They also
failed to satisfy threshold indicator number 25 (fishing effectively stopped inside the marine
sanctuary), a level 3 indicator.
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The facilitating and hindering factors, lessons learned and next steps identified per management
focus area are described below.
Per management focus area
Management plan
MEAT scores at launch and graduation phases
Management Focus Indicators
Preliminary management plan
drafted
Management plan adopted and
legitimized by LGU
MPA management plan and/or
ordinance reviewed/updated in a
participatory process
Management plan refined with
stakeholder participation for adaptive
management
MPA management plan including
budgetary requirements incorporated
in the LGU development plan
Totals
Percentage scores
Indicator
Level
Total
score
May
2011
April
2012
4
1
1
0
1
[10]
2
3
0
0
27
4
1
0
0
38
5
1
0
0
[39]
5
3
0
0
9
0
0.0%
1
11.1%
Strategies identified to improve management effectiveness
The strategies identified under this management focus area during the May 2011 review were:
Review Mabaw Reef Marine Sanctuary related strategies in the Coastal Resource Management plan
for updating
Incorporate a monitoring and evaluation plan in the management plan.
Implementation of strategies and activities
The formulation of the MPA management plan was not prioritized. The MPA management planning
will be carried on May 17 to 18 with the assistance of RARE. However, a Coastal Resources
Management Plan for 2012 to 2016 was formulated with the help of PBSP, a national NGO. .
The MC also formulated an “establishment plan” and operations plan (copy with Venal not available
during the meeting) that served as the basis for the Annual Investment Plan for MPA managementrelated activities for 2012.
Facilitating and hindering factors
The formulation of the MPA management plan was not prioritized because the MC focused on what
is considered more urgent operational matters such as the strengthening of the MC, the MPA
enforcement system, and the social marketing related activities. In its timeline, the formulation of the
MPA management plan would be done at the end of the campaign.
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The MC also waited for the conclusion of the CFARMC deliberations. They wanted to include the
results of this discussion in the MPA management planning process.
Another factor that delayed the formulation of the MPA management plan was the number of
activities that had to be done, some even overlapping with each other that delayed the meetings
related to the planning process.
Lessons learned
Better planning of activities need to be done to prevent overlapping activities.
Next steps
The MPA management planning process will be carried out May 17 to 18, to be facilitated by RARE.
This planning process will incorporate the next steps identified in this report.
Management body
Management Focus Indicators
Management body membership
tentatively determined
Management body formed and
functional
Management body active and
supported by legal instrument
Management body capable to run
the MPA independently
Performance of management body
regularly monitored and evaluated
with community/stakeholder
participation
Management body capacitated for
fund sourcing
Indicator
Level
Total
score
May
2011
April
2012
5
1
1
0
1
[11]
2
3
0
3
20
3
1
0
1
29
4
1
0
1
[32]
4
3
0
0
40
5
1
0
1
10
0
0.0%
7
70.0%
Totals
Percentage scores
Strategies identified to improve management effectiveness
The strategy identified was to create a management committee that would implement the strategic
directions identified by the TWG. The activities enumerated under this strategy were:
1. Draft an Executive Order (EO) for the creation of the MPA Management Committee
Discuss draft within the TWG
Present draft EO to Mayor for signing
Include creation of Enforcement Team in the EO
Implementation of strategies and activities
Significant strides were made under this management focus area. All the activities above were
implemented. The MPA ManCom was formally established in August 2011. The MC meetings
involved about 20 people representing various sectors, although the EO specified a lesser number
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of members. The MC met almost every month for 9 months. Some of the minutes were shown
during the review. The MC members are very active in MPA management related activities,
especially in the education campaigns and in soliciting support for MPA management activities.
The enforcement team was also formalized. Two full time casual workers of the city government
were assigned to supervise the enforcement activities. They were assisted by three members of the
MC.
Facilitating and hindering factors
The activities under this management focus areas were carried out because the city government
was very supportive of MPA activities. The strong commitment of the conservation fellow to MPArelated activities was also seen as a facilitating factor. Another is the nature of the members of the
MC that constantly remind each other of the need to push for the completion of agreed activities.
Lessons learned that can feed into MPA management planning
Commitment of MC members emanates from their awareness of the need to protect marine
resources for future generations.
Cooperation is the key to success.
Next step
The identified next step here is for the MC to base the next Annual Investment Plan on the MPA
management plan that will be formulated, so that the AIP determination becomes needs based.
There is a need to mainstream the MC in the city government structure and processes. Right now,
the Mabaw Reef is still treated as a special project. The resource requirements of the MPA,
therefore, are still supported through inadequate financial support from official appropriations. There
are suggestions of forming the MC into a legal entity that could submit proposals to donors and
receive donations from external sources. I personally think that it is better to mainstream the MC into
the structure of the city government rather than establish it as a separate entity. This needs to be
discussed during the management planning process.
Legal instrument and support
MEAT scores at launch and graduation phases
Management Focus Indicators
Resolution and/or ordinance drafted
Ordinance passed and approved by
the Municipal Council
Formal commitment from the
Provincial Council giving MPA
stronger political support
Indicator
6
Level
1
Total
score
1
May
2011
1
April
2012
1
[9]
2
3
3
3
37
5
1
0
0
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Effective coordination with
appropriate national & local agencies
on CRM/MPA policies and with other
LGUsachieved; accountabilities and
working relationships among
collaborating institutions clearly
defined and formalized
Totals
Percentage score
41
5
1
0
1
6
4
66.7%
5
83.3%
Strategies identified to improve management effectiveness
No strategies were identified under this management focus area.
Implementation of strategies and activities
The Mabaw Reef TWG consisted of representatives from national line agencies, specifically BFAR
and DENR. This link made it easier to request for technical and material support from these
agencies.
A provincial board member promised members of the MC that he would support a study tour to
Gilutungan marine sanctuary in Cebu, a successful MPA.
Facilitating and hindering factors
A hindering factor identified is the problematic political relationship between the provincial and city
government.
Lessons learned that can feed into MPA management planning
It helps to invite key representatives of relevant national line agencies in the MPA TWG or policy
making unit.
Next steps
Explore the possibility of inviting a BEMO representative in the MPA TWG.
Community Participation
MEAT scores at launch and graduation phases
Management Focus Indicators
MPA concept explained and
accepted
Site selected with community
acceptance
Community acceptance gained and
documented
Totals
Percentage scores
Indicator
Level
Total
score
May
2011
April
2012
[1]
1
3
3
3
[3]
1
3
3
3
8
2
1
1
1
7
7
100.0%
7
100.0%
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Strategies identified to improve management effectiveness
No strategies identified under this management focus area.
Implementation of strategies and activities
Community participation beyond the setting up of the MPA was manifested through text messages
sent to the MPA hotline expressing support and reporting potential intrusions. These text messages
are recorded by the head of the enforcement team in a logbook.
The MC now thinks that more people in the city know about the MPA and the people in the coastal
villages near the MPA know who the MC members are.
Facilitating and hindering factors
The information campaign helped make people aware of the existence of the MPA, of the issues it
faces and the people who are responsible for its management.
Lessons learned that can feed into MPA management planning
The key to successful community participation is a massive information campaign..
Next steps
Explore links with 4Ps program in the coastal villages as it might be good to involve the beneficiaries
of this program in some aspects of MPA management.
Explore possibility of getting more volunteers as MPA guards. But need to study the risk involved in
employing volunteers.
Financing
MEAT scores at launch and graduation phases
Management Focus Indicators
Budget for Year 1 implementation
allocated
Budget from LGU or from other
sources allocated and is accessible
for MPA management
Budget from LGU or from other
sources is being allocated and
accessed for 2 or more consecutive
years
Environment friendly enterprise
and/or fees collected as a
sustainable financing strategy
Revenues from enterprise and/or
fees sustained and accounted for
Totals
Percentage scores
Indicator
Level
Total
score
May
2011
April
2012
[12]
2
3
3
3
19
3
1
0
1
28
4
1
0
1
35
4
1
0
0
49
5
1
0
0
7
3
42.9%
5
71.4%
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Strategies identified to improve management effectiveness
There were two strategies identified under this management focus area:
1. To ensure funding from internal sources by incorporating budget for MPA management
operations in the annual investment plan.
2. To institute a user fee collection system by deputizing barangay level collectors and discussing
with dive shops the user fee system..
Implementation of strategies and activities
The Mabaw Reef MPA has an allocation of 200,000 pesos for 2012. On top of this, the City
Agriculture Office (CAO) has allotted 120,000 pesos for the honorarium of fish wardens (not just for
those assigned in the MPA) and another 150,000 pesos for a pumpboat. The MC was also able to
generate resources for various activities (get figure from Venal and Tess) for the social marketing
campaign activities.
The strategies above, however, were not really realized. Because the MPA management plan has
not been finalized yet, the annual investment plan was based on the operations plan rather than a
full-blown needs assessment of MPA management.
The MC also had a change of thinking about the collection of user fees. The MC was now hesitant to
allow diving in the area, as the MPA core zone is very small (less than a hectare) and very sensitive
and therefore needs rehabilitation. This is a policy issue that needs to be discussed by the TWG.
Facilitating and hindering factors
The change of thinking on whether to allow diving in the reef or not prevented the introduction of the
user fee collection system.
The broad network of some of the MC members helped in generating financial and material
resources of for MPA management related activities.
Lessons learned that can feed into MPA management planning
None identified.
Next steps
A clear revenue generation strategy needs to be agreed.
Solicitation of support from business groups in Tagbilaran should be extended to groups like
Jollibee, etc.
IEC (social marketing)
MEAT scores at launch and graduation phases
Management Focus Indicators
Indicator
Level
Total
score
May
2011
April
2012
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Education program raising
awareness about MPA functions and
benefits started
7
1
1
1
1
IEC activities conducted
14
2
1
1
1
[23]
3
3
0
3
[44]
5
3
0
3
45
5
1
0
1
[46]
5
3
0
0
12
2
16.7%
9
75.0%
Education program sustained public
awareness and compliance
IEC program on MPAs sustained
over the years
Advanced IEC materials developed
and disseminated with assistance
from partners and/or private sector
grants
MPA emphasizes on public
education and is being used as a
study tour site, residents advocate
for MPAs
Totals
Percentage scores
Strategies identified to improve management effectiveness
The strategies under this management focus area are contained in the social marketing plan for the
site and informed by the results of a KAP survey.
Implementation of strategies and activities
Lots of education related activities conducted. Orientation on the MPAs in schools with the mascot,
Mabby, was done twice. The MC also took advantage of provincial activities (guerrilla marketing)
and other gatherings such as parades, beauty pageants, fun runs, etc. They even had a float in one
parade. They were invited to speak in a graduation ceremony for young students. The MC held
barangay assemblies. They had posters, stickers, tarpaulin, radio announcements, news articles.
They even had a jingle. They placed stickers on tricycles, houses, and boats. They had a boat
painting initiative using fine arts students from a local university (University of Bohol Community
Development Foundation Inc. (UBCDFI) and got paint donated by Davies Paints. They were able to
paint 81 boats. They also got rice donations for the fishwardens.
Facilitating and hindering factors
The technical and material support from RARE was seen as a key facilitating factor. They were also
able to get support from the private sector for education and enforcement activities due to the
connection of some members of the MC to private business groups. Their being in a city where there
are several business enterprises offers various opportunities for the generation of material support
for MPA management from business groups.
Lessons learned that can feed into MPA management planning
Those who participated in the review said that an important lesson they learned during the period is
that it is important for a MC composed of representatives from various sectors to have good
cooperation and relationship with each other. Cooperation helps achieve success. And cooperation
emanates from having a shared understanding of the goal of the MC.
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Solicitation of support needs “baga ug nawong” (thick-skinned face) but they now realize that they
are actually offering supporters a favor by giving them an opportunity to promote their business
through a worthy cause.
Next steps
The next steps identified were:
1. Continue the second phase of the boat painting initiative
Expand solicitation of support to other sectors such as fastfood chains and bigger businesses
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Enforcement
MEAT scores at launch and graduation phases
Management Focus Indicators
Enforcement activities initiated
Boundaries delineated
Collaborative patrolling and
surveillance conducted by mandated
enforcement group and local
community volunteers, records
maintained and open to everyone
Fishing effectively stopped inside the
sanctuary zone
Illegal and destructive fishing
reduced outside of MPA
Enforcement system fully operational
Illegal and destructive activities
stopped inside and within the vicinity
of MPA
Level
2
2
Total
score
3
1
[21]
3
3
0
3
[25]
3
3
0
0
[26]
3
3
3
3
[30]
4
3
0
0
[36]
4
3
0
0
19
6
31.6%
10
52.6%
Totals
Percentage scores
May
2011
3
0
April
2012
Indicator
[13]
15
3
1
Strategies identified to improve management effectiveness
The strategies identified during the May 2011 assessment were:
1. Beef up number of enforcers
2. Establish enforcement structure
Equip enforcement team with necessary equipment, knowledge and skills.
Implementation of strategies and activities
24/7 patrolling is not yet in place. The PNP is sometimes involved in the enforcement system but the
system is not fully operational yet. A hotline has been established. There are about 20 messages
recorded in the hotline logbook (expected in a city setting), but most of these are congratulatory
remarks on the perceived good work that the MC is doing on Mabaw Reef, rather than reports on
illegal fishing activities.
There are two (2) full time patrollers (casual workers paid by the city government) and an additional
three (3) MC members belonging to the enforcement team who help on a part time basis.
The fish wardens became inactive because the machine of the boat they are using was stolen.
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Facilitating and hindering factors
Stolen machine led to demoralization of the fish wardens.
Absence of incentives. Patrolling an MPA in a city setting where potential intrusion is high can not
rely on volunteer guards. The risk of confrontation with intruders is also high.
Lessons learned that can feed into MPA management planning
Apart from the hotline, personally contacting members of the MC in the barangay is also an
important way of reporting possible intrusions.
Next step
There is a need to clarify the role of volunteers in enforcement and the risks involved in this (This is
a big issue that needs to be discussed in all the sites. My proposal here is to prepare a template for
an enforcement structure and process).
Monitoring and evaluation
MEAT scores at launch and graduation phases
Indicator
Level
Total
score
2
1
1
1
1
18
2
1
0
1
24
3
1
0
1
33
4
1
0
0
Socio-economic monitoring regularly
conducted, monitoring team
accountable for timely feedback and
reliability of results
34
4
1
0
0
Evaluation of ecological and socioeconomic impacts conducted and
feedback mechanisms are in place
42
5
1
0
0
Performance M&E linked to an
incentive system regularly conducted
[43]
5
3
0
0
9
1
11.1%
3
33.3%
Management Focus Indicators
Site surveyed using standard
methods with baseline assessment
complete, conducted in a
participatory process
Biophysical monitoring includes local
participation
Regular participatory biophysical
monitoring being conducted
Annual participatory biophysical
monitoring and timely feedback of
results being implemented for 2
consecutive years r more, monitoring
team accountable for reliability of
results
Totals
Percentage scores
May
2011
April
2012
Strategies identified to improve management effectiveness
No strategies were identified under this management focus area during the May 2011 review.
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Implementation of strategies and activities
The site still relies on external non-government experts to do the resource monitoring for them,
despite having local persons trained in the basics of bio-physical assessments. The importance of
performance monitoring in organizational learning is not yet fully appreciated.
Facilitating and hindering factors
The hindering factors identified revolve around not having equipment to do the resource monitoring,
the voluntary nature of the work where they prioritized personal needs over voluntary work, and the
huge number of activities that had to be done under the Pride campaign that were prioritized over
local resource monitoring and performance assessment.
Lessons learned that can feed into MPA management planning
No lessons were identified. But the group said the organizational learning is important if they want to
establish a continuous improvement process in the MC.
Next steps
Incorporate local resource monitoring and organizational performance monitoring in the regular
agenda items of the TWG and MC meetings.
Site development
MEAT scores at launch and graduation phases
Management Focus
Indicators
Signboards/billboards
posted
MPA outpost or other
structures constructed
MPA billboards, boundary
markers/anchor buoys
maintained
MPA billboards, boundary
markers/anchor buoys
maintained
Expansion strategies or
enhancement programs
initiated
Support facilities
constructed/added
Totals
Percentage scores
May
2011
April
2012
Indicator
Level
Total
score
16
2
1
0
1
17
2
1
0
1
22
3
1
0
1
31
4
1
0
1
47
5
1
0
0
48
5
1
0
0
6
0
0.0%
4
66.7%
Strategies identified to improve management effectiveness
The strategy identified during the May 2011 assessment was to improve the condition of the guard
house and ensure the MPA guards are properly equipped.
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Implementation of strategies and activities
Basic structures have been installed (floating guardhouse, bill boards and boundary markers (check
this with Venal as I was not able to visit MPA). The boundary markers, however, are always
destroyed by typhoon and needs constant replacement. The construction of a bigger guardhouse
has not been done yet, as there is no support from the city government for this.
The billboards were constructed through the support of RARE.
Facilitating and hindering factors
No maintenance plan set in place.
Lessons learned that can feed into MPA management planning
No lessons were identified, but see next step.
Next step
Need to incorporate a maintenance plan in the MPA management plan, so that this can also be
included in the annual investment plan. .
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Appendices
List of participants in the review
Name
Sex
1. Meniranda Alcantar
Female
Angelito M. Lungay
Male
Jovenal Edquilag
Male
Toribio Auditor
Male
Jose Gemo Salomon
Melchor S. Ariel
Ma. Wilma B. Gran
Ma. Theresa J. Dohig
Ranilo O. Oson
Florencio D. Manlupig
Rosalina Alcantar
Nelson M. Tayag
Male
Male
Female
Female
Male
Male
Female
Male
Adolfo V. Yecyec
Mary Jane Ruiz
Fye Zamora
Male
Female
Female
Position in the MPA management body and municipal
LGU/community
Agricultural Technologist – City Agricultural Office
ManCom Secretary
CFARMC Chair – TWG member
ManCom member
Conservation Fellow
MBEMO
Auditor, ManCom
United Fishers Organization
ManCom member
City Agriculture Office
Private sector representative
City Planning and Development Office staff
Enforcement Team
ManCom member
City Agriculture Office
Vice-chair, ManCom
Barangay Kagawad, Taloto
Treasurer, ManCom
IEC, ManCom
Administrative staff, Sangguniang Panglungsod
Others pertinent documents or pieces of evidence to support score
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