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This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development.
It was prepared by DAI Global, LLC.
PROTECT WILDLIFE
QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10
July - September 2019
October 2019
USAID PROTECT WILDLIFE
Activity Title: Protect Wildlife Activity
Sponsoring USAID Office: USAID/Philippines
Contract Number: AID-OAA-I-14-00014/AID-492-TO-16-00002
Contractor: DAI Global, LLC
Date of Publication: October 2019
Author: DAI Global, LLC
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
COVER STORY 3
MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING 7
QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 26
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 75
PAST AND PROJECTED EXPENDITURES 80
ABBREVIATIONS
ABHI Abraham Holdings, Inc.
BARMM Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
BCC behavior change communication
BIOFIN Biodiversity Finance Initiative
BRAIN Biodiversity Resources Access Information Network
BSAP Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
C4C Campaigning for Conservation
CBD Convention on Biological Diversity
CENRO Community Environment and Natural Resources Office
CEPA communication, education and public awareness
CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
CLAFI Conrado and Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc.
CLUP comprehensive land use plan
CSO civil society organization
CWT combating wildlife trafficking
DA-BFAR Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DENR-BMB DENR Biodiversity Management Bureau
DENR-FASPS DENR Foreign Assisted and Special Projects Service
DENR-FMB DENR Forest Management Bureau
DOJ Department of Justice
ECAN Environmentally Critical Areas Network
ECLOF Ecumenical Church Loan Fund
ELP Environmental Law and Protection
ENIPAS Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System
FLUP forest land use plan
FSSI Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc.
GenSan General Santos City
IPAF Integrated Protected Area Fund
IRR implementing rules and regulations
IUU illegal, unreported and unregulated
KAP knowledge, attitudes and practices
LGU local government unit
LOP life of project
NAIA Ninoy Aquino International Airport
NALECC-SCENR National Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee-Sub-Committee on
Environment and Natural Resources
NBI National Bureau of Investigation
NIPAS National Integrated Protected Areas System
OCENR Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources
PAEMB Protected Area and Ecotourism Management Board
PalaWEN Palawan Wildlife Enforcement Network
PAMB Protected Area Management Board
PAMO Protected Area Management Office
PBC III Partnership for Biodiversity Conservation Phase III
PBSAP Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
PCSD Palawan Council for Sustainable Development
PCSDS Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff
PES payment for ecosystem services
PNP Philippine National Police
PSCCJP Philippine Society of Criminologists and Criminal Justice Professionals
SA Strategic Approach
TWG technical working group
USAID United States Agency for International Development
US DOI ITAP United States Department of the Interior-International Technical Assistance
Program
USG United States Government
WEO wildlife enforcement officer
WildLEAP Wildlife Law Enforcement Action Plan
ZCWD Zamboanga City Water District
PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 1
INTRODUCTION
The Protect Wildlife activity supports initiatives to align conservation policy with on-the-ground wildlife
management actions and enforcement. The activity works in target landscapes to reduce threats to
biodiversity, reduce poaching and use of illegally harvested wildlife and wildlife products, and improve
ecosystem goods and services for human well-being.
Protect Wildlife fits within the USAID Biodiversity Policy (USAID 2014) that “builds upon the Agency’s
long history of conserving a global biological heritage for current and future generations and reflects a
deep understanding of the role that healthy natural systems play in achieving the Agency’s human-
development goals.” The activity is the first USAID/Philippines initiative to combat wildlife trafficking and
directly implement the U.S. Government’s Eliminate, Neutralize and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of
2016. Protect Wildlife supports the Philippines’ current policies and programs on biodiversity
conservation and reduction of wildlife trafficking under the National Integrated Protected Areas System
(NIPAS) Act and the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act.
Protect Wildlife’s principal counterpart is the DENR-Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB) in
coordination with the DENR-Forest Management Bureau (DENR-FMB), Department of Agriculture-
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR), the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
(NCIP), and various national level law enforcement agencies. At the local level, Protect Wildlife works
directly with DENR Regional Offices; Provincial and Community Environment and Natural Resources
Offices (PENROs and CENROs); and provincial, city and municipal local government units (LGUs), as
well as local offices of DA-BFAR and NCIP. In Palawan, the activity coordinates with the Palawan
Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS). At various levels, the activity works with non-
government and civil society organizations (NGOs and CSOs); colleges and universities; and land and
resource managers, such as ancestral domain and tenure holders and fisherfolk and coastal community
organizations.
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW
As a megadiverse country, the Philippines claims to be the “center of the center” of nearshore marine
diversity, including corals and reef fishes. It is home to approximately 1,100 terrestrial vertebrates and
five percent of the world’s flora, a significant proportion of which is endemic. However, much of these
biodiversity assets continue to face risks and pressures from both natural and human interventions, such
as land conversion for agriculture and settlements; illegal, unregulated and unreported harvesting; and
destructive mining and quarrying. The value of biodiversity and the ecosystem goods and services they
provide are not effectively communicated to local stakeholders. Capacities are limited with unrealized
economic incentives and inadequate financial support to manage wildlife habitats and regulate uses in
highly diverse areas.
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TARGET SITES
Protect Wildlife strives to target wildlife trafficking hotspots and work with local stakeholders with
initiatives to improve local capacities; incentivize communities and LGUs; leverage financing support; and
deepen knowledge, attitudes and behaviors for the effective management, regulation and enforcement of
wildlife habitats and wildlife trafficking transshipment points such as ports. The activity works across
geographies in the Philippines to address wildlife trafficking transshipment, but implements a more
comprehensive ecosystem-based approach in biologically significant areas presented below:
• Palawan: From the activity’s Puerto Princesa City office, Protect Wildlife implements technical
activities in threatened terrestrial, marine and coastal areas; wildlife habitats in forest lands and
protected areas, such as the Mount Mantalingahan Protected Landscape, Tubbataha Reefs
Natural Park, Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Ursula Island Game Refuge and Bird Sanctuary,
Cleopatra’s Needle Critical Habitat, El Nido-Taytay Managed Resource Protected Area, and
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.
• Zamboanga City-Sulu Archipelago: From offices in Zamboanga City and Tawi-Tawi,
Protect Wildlife implements activities in forest lands, including foreshore and mangrove areas;
and protected areas, such as Pasonanca Natural Park and Great and Little Santa Cruz Islands
Protected Landscape and Seascape.
• General Santos City (GenSan), Sarangani and South Cotabato in Region 12: From its
office in General Santos City, Protect Wildlife implements activities in forest lands and
protected areas, such as Mount Matutum Protected Landscape, Sarangani Bay Protected
Seascape and Allah Valley Protected Landscape. Mount Busa Key Biodiversity Area in Sarangani
and South Cotabato is also one of the target sites in Region 12.
• Region 3 or Central Luzon, with selected sites in Aurora, Nueva Ecija and Bataan:
From its Manila office, Protect Wildlife started planning the implementation of region-wide and
site-specific activities in Aurora Memorial National Park, Mount Mingan and the Pampanga-
Bataan side of Manila Bay. The activity opened its site office in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija in May.
The Manila office maintains the national advisors and specialists who lead the development of the activity
and Strategic Approach (SA) work plans; provide technical support to field activities; and work with
national-level agencies, Manila-based private and non-government organizations, and relevant donor-
funded projects.
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COVER STORY
An abaca farmer tries his hand stripping fibers of abaca at a spindle machine during a technology training supported by
USAID Protect Wildlife and a host of government and enterprise partners in Sarangani province.
ABACA PAVES WAY FOR BIODIVERSITY-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
ENTERPRISE IN SARANGANI
Sarangani province in southern Mindanao in the Philippines is blessed with vast beaches, rolling hills,
mountains and forests, and is home to Mount Busa—the highest peak in the province.
Mount Busa covers 114,144 hectares and was declared a key biodiversity area and an important bird
area that supports important populations of several threatened avian species. These include the Spotted
Imperial-Pigeon, the Lesser Eagle-Owl, the Little Slaty Flycatcher, and the threatened Blue-capped
Kingfisher. Recent records of presence of the Philippine Eagle in the area suggest that it is an important
part of the network of sites required to conserve this critically threatened raptor (Haribon Foundation
and Birdlife International).
The Sarangani Environmental Conservation and Protection Center has also reported sightings of
tarsiers, wild deer, pigs, monkeys, bats, civets and endangered species of birds at the foot of the
mountain. Despite its rich biodiversity, Mount Busa remains threatened by land conversion, slash-and-
burn farming, wildlife hunting, illegal logging and mining (Mindanews July 25, 2017).
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Mount Busa’s forests stretch across the municipalities of Maitum and Kiamba in Sarangani, and T’boli and
Lake Sebu in neighboring South Cotabato province. According to the Philippine Eagle Foundation, the
presence of the country’s iconic raptor in Maitum and Lake Sebu proves that the forest in the area
remains pristine and healthy and is worth conserving.
Mount Busa has 111, 238 hectares of forestlands, of which 43,460 hectares are in Sarangani. The
province is proposing for these forestlands to be declared as a local conservation area.
The USAID Protect Wildlife activity will be assisting the province of Sarangani in the delineation and
declaration of the local conservation area and in preparing its management plan.
A small bale of abaca, one of the world’s most prized industrial-strength natural fibers and hails from a banana plant species
native to the Philippines.
ABACA FARMING IN MOUNT BUSA
Growing and farming of abaca—a banana species native to the Philippines—is one of the traditional
economic activities of the indigenous T’boli and B’laan in the upland areas and forestlands in Mount Busa.
From the strong fibers of abaca, farmers produce tinagak or abaca thread and sinamay or weaved abaca
thread. Both are used to produce various products like clothing, bags, accessories and handicrafts.
Abaca thrives well in the hilly and mountainous areas of Mount Busa. These are usually found in forests
under the shade of trees, which protects them from winds and strong rains and provides cooler
temperature during the dry season. Forest-grown abaca are said to be more productive. Because abaca
is a major source of their local income and an indelible part of their culture, indigenous farmers see the
value in keeping and protecting their forests to help sustain their livelihood in abaca.
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However, the reality on the ground is that abaca yield and income in these communities are far below
the ideal average production in the Philippines. Most farmers are still adopting the traditional method of
producing abaca fiber. In terms of support, abaca has been getting little attention from many local
government units (PhilFIDA 2019).
To date, the majority of potential abaca production areas in the province are not yet maximized. Mature
abaca plants are not being properly harvested due to the lack of post-harvest facilities and equipment.
Farmers who still strip abaca fibers by hand are 10 to 20 times slower than those using mechanized
spindle stripping machines.
Abaca farmers in Sarangani also have limited access to markets from their farms. They are forced to
transport their products to other provinces for almost eight hours of travel by foot or by horses—due
to poor road conditions—just to sell their products to the nearest abaca buyer. Otherwise, they are left
without a choice but to sell their products at low prices to local traders.
FINDING SOLUTIONS TO MAXIMIZE GAINS FROM ABACA FARMING
One farmers’ cooperative in the village of Maligang in Kiamba municipality, which is part of Mount Busa,
is making the most out of the opportunities in abaca farming in Sarangani despite the challenges.
In 2015, United Maligang Farmers received assistance from the World Bank-funded Philippine Rural
Development Project (PRDP) to obtain an abaca processing center and warehouse, stripping machines,
and an improved farm-to-market road to support their abaca enterprise. In 2017, the cooperative
received 74 spindle stripping machines that were distributed to abaca clusters around the Mount Busa
area. They have proven that using available technology, along with proper farm maintenance and
harvesting methods of abaca, can lead to high quality fibers and yield additional income of ranging from
₱9,200 (US$180) to ₱45,400 (US$890) per hectare for every harvest.
However, the cooperative could not expand to provincial and regional operations because of lack of
capital funds for buying abaca. But a huge opportunity opened up when a credit line worth ₱5 million
(US$98,000) from the Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI), facilitated by USAID Protect
Wildlife, was approved.
The loan, which is now the cooperative’s buying fund, made it possible for the group to purchase abaca
fiber from its abaca clusters from all over Sarangani, boosting a province-wide operation for abaca
production.
“Without a buying capital—even if we have a warehouse, a processing center and other facilities and
tools—we wouldn’t be able to begin working with our abaca clusters,” United Maligang Farmers
manager Ricardo Anora. “That’s why I think the cooperative is extremely lucky to have USAID with us.
Your assistance was timely as you helped with the thing we needed most.”
Now, the cooperative can access financial assistance from FSSI and receive the necessary technical
support through USAID Protect Wildlife.
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“Before the loan, our cooperative faced many hurdles in figuring out how to keep a project from PRDP
afloat. Our savings would always be used up. But with Protect Wildlife’s help in in preparing the
proposal and our credit line application with FSSI, our difficulties were eased,” Anora added.
Under the guidance of PRDP and Protect Wildlife, the abaca enterprise will operate across the province
with six clusters. Two clusters will cover Kiamba, and one from each municipality of Maitum, Maasim,
Alabel and Malungon. This will directly benefit 542 farmers and will employ 89 women members in the
village of Maligang.
To boost its abaca enterprise, Protect Wildlife will provide support in strengthening United Maligang
Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative as an organization. Organizational development interventions have
been lined up—strategic planning, market and business development, financial management—and to be
delivered in partnership with the PhilFIDA, PRDP and local government units.
“Before Protect Wildlife, we had several problems in the cooperative. We were unable to follow the
policies. That’s one of the main things that really brought us down,” said Beverly Grace Pacquiao,
treasurer of the cooperative. “Now, we are able to review, re-write and improve our policies and
ensure that they will be followed so we can avoid the mistakes we did back then. We will also able to
make policies for future operations,”
WAY FORWARD
United Maligang Farmers is positioned to be the lead proponent in consolidating, processing and
marketing of abaca fiber in the province and in nearby areas in southern Mindanao. Their presence right
in Mount Busa opens a lot of opportunities for upland abaca farmers as they have a ready and reliable
market for their abaca. With their concern for a reliable supply and product quality, the cooperative is
willing to extend technology assistance to their abaca sources through the provision of stripping
machines and planting materials. By providing them a stable source of income from abaca, there will be
greater motivation for them to preserve their forests and the biodiversity of Mount Busa.
The partnership between United Maligang Farmers, Protect Wildlife and PhilFIDA will be brought to a
higher level to support the conservation agenda in Mount Busa. PhilFIDA has already signed an
agreement to introduce into their abaca farming modules the concept of conservation. Introduce
conservation-oriented abaca farming practices through PhilFIDA modules and farmer field schools in
Mount Busa communities. As agreed in the joint plan with PhilFIDA, Protect Wildlife will assist in the
integration of conservation topics in farmers’ field school curricula, which will be piloted in schools
around Mount Busa in the first quarter of 2020.
This quarter, Protect Wildlife will conduct field validations in existing land and resource uses in Mount
Busa, in collaboration with the newly created Task Force Mount Busa, its technical working group, and
DENR Region 12, by virtue of a provincial executive order issued on October 2019. Land use zoning of
Mount Busa will establish the areas which should be maintained as protection zones and delineate the
areas which can be developed as production zones. This promotes an encouraging environment for both
the cooperative and their farmer partners to follow the prescribed zoning in Mount Busa, particularly in
maintaining their abaca farms strictly within identified production zones.
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MONITORING, EVALUATION &
LEARNING
Protect Wildlife presents a status update on progress achieved this quarter within each Strategic
Approach of the activity’s Theory of Change, and progress against Year 4 and cumulative contract
deliverable targets and USAID Economic Growth targets.
THEORY OF CHANGE STATUS REPORT
Protect Wildlife’s work in target sites is guided by the following Theory of Change:
IF national and local stakeholders understand the economic value and sociocultural
significance of habitats and wildlife species, including the ecosystem services that they
provide in conservation areas, as a combined result of:
• Improved and positively changed communities’ knowledge, attitudes
and behaviors toward wildlife and biodiversity conservation;
• Increased public and private sector investments and increased
revenues from environment and natural resources-related enterprises
to finance conservation, support to biodiversity-friendly and sustainable
livelihoods and enterprises for local communities in priority sites;
• Improved conservation competencies of governance bodies, local
government units, civil society organizations, and landowners, tenure
and domain holders in managing and regulating land and resource uses
in landscapes of habitats and wildlife species;
• Improved capacities of higher education institutions to generate
scientifically rigorous evidence and knowledge essential for conservation
and for enriching curricula and outreach programs; and
• Enhanced capacities of national and local enforcement entities to
identify, capture, prosecute and adjudicate wildlife crimes and habitat
losses,
THEN, Protect Wildlife can significantly contribute to the reduction of threats to
habitats and to wildlife species,
THEREBY, directly and indirectly enhancing capacities of various threatened habitats
of wildlife species, as part of larger ecosystems and seascapes-landscapes, to supply and
provide ecosystem services that benefit human well-being.
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Protect Wildlife operationalizes the Theory of Change via five SAs and their corresponding results and
targets:
Strategic Approach 1: Improve attitudes and behavior toward biodiversity and its
conservation in target areas at a statistically significant level, with these five-year targets:
• 100 people trained to lead behavior change campaigns
• 25 behavior change communication (BCC) campaigns implemented
• 300,000 people reached by BCC campaigns
Strategic Approach 2: Intensify financing from private and public sectors and
internally generated revenues for biodiversity conservation, with these five-year targets:
• US$500,000 revenues generated from the sale of ecosystem services in target
sites
• 100 payments for ecosystem services (PES) or tourism initiatives
• US$5 million in public-private investments in Protect Wildlife anti-poaching
and trafficking efforts
Strategic Approach 3: Improve biodiversity conservation competencies of local
government units, governance bodies, civil society organizations, and land and resource
management units, with these five-year targets:
• 200 LGU staff trained in participatory planning for integrated conservation and
development
• 2,500 community members trained in planning and implementation of
integrated conservation and development
• 200 LGU staff trained, certified and formally deputized as Wildlife
Enforcement Officers (WEOs) by government agencies
• 500 community members trained and certified as WEOs by government
agencies
Strategic Approach 4: Enhance capacities of universities to advance biodiversity
conservation education, research, monitoring and innovation, with these five-year
targets:
• 25 university-supported research initiatives implemented at Protect Wildlife
sites
• 10 universities developing conservation curricula with support from Protect
Wildlife
Strategic Approach 5: Enhance competencies of national and local government
agencies in enforcing biodiversity conservation-related laws and policies, with these five-
year targets:
• 1,000 government staff trained in combating wildlife and environmental crime
• 50 new or revised laws and regulations adopted to combat wildlife crimes
• 1,000 confiscations, seizures and arrests resulting from capacity building
provided by Protect Wildlife.
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This quarter, Protect Wildlife continued to address the 21 intermediate results in its overall Theory of
Change results chain (Figure 1). There is continuing capability building to improve the management of
biodiversity and natural assets in activity sites and to strengthen enforcement units at different levels –
national, provincial, protected area, LGU and community. Protect Wildlife believes that these have
resulted in more wildlife habitat management and enforcement efforts and actions on the part of its
partners that are designed to address threats to both habitat and species. The activity has started to
document the increase in resource and habitat management and enforcement actions to show reduced
illegal and destructive practices and other threats in protected areas and forest lands where zoning
schemes have been adopted, enforcement systems have been established, and communities continue to
be engaged in conservation-oriented planning and site-development activities. Gains are expected to be
evident in Pasonanca Natural Park and Santa Cruz Islands in Zamboanga City, and to some extent in
Mount Mantalingahan Protected Landscape and forest lands in southern Palawan.
The scale up of activity efforts in target conservation areas in Region 12 and Central Luzon is reflected
in Figure 1. There is increasing contribution of the two regions to intermediate results. The ongoing
protected area management planning, FLUP, PES, community enterprise, BCC and enforcement activities
in Region 12 contributes significantly to the following major results:
• Capacity of PAMBs, LGUs and CSOs improved
• PAMB/DENR policies on protected area management improved
• Community, institutional and private sector attitudes towards conservation improved
• Management of biodiversity and natural assets improved
• Social, economic and environmental benefits to LGUs, communities and private sector
generated from biodiversity-friendly investments,
• Investments in PA management, support services and livelihoods increased
• Local law enforcement improved
In Region 3, activities initiated since March 2019 include the zoning of Aurora Memorial National Park,
consensus building for the establishment of the Mount Mingan critical habitat, training on social
marketing for behavior change, identifying PES opportunities in Bataan province, and an enforcement
violation assessment. These contribute to the intermediate results listed below:
• Foundational knowledge on behavior change for conservation improved
• Capacity of PAMBs, LGUs and CSOs increased,
• PAMB/DENR policies on PA/conservation area management improved
• Conservation financing arrangement and opportunities identified, and
• Skills and abilities of enforcement authorities improved.
The activity has also commenced the analysis of trends of wildlife crimes in in and outside the Philippines
based on local and national reports of various enforcement law agencies. These are to indicate the
potential contribution of the integration of the activity’s five strategic approaches to two higher-level
intermediate results which also address direct threats to species and habitats. These are: (a) incidents of
wildlife trafficking reduced inside the Philippines, and (c) incidents of wildlife trafficking reduced outside
the Philippines.
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FIGURE 1: OVERALL PROTECT WILDLIFE THEORY OF CHANGE RESULTS CHAIN HIGHLIGHTING INTERMEDIATE RESULTS BEING ACHIEVED FROM SA-SPECIFIC AND INTER-SA ACTIVITIES
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MONITORING AND EVALUATION STATUS REPORT
CONTRACT DELIVERABLES
Protect Wildlife achieved significance advances this quarter under each Strategic Approach:
Strategic Approach 1: Behavior Change Communication
One site-level campaign was launched in South Cotabato in Region 12. This is the Youth for
Environment in Schools Organizations (Yes-O) campaign that is a collaboration among the C4C
trainees from South Cotabato’s Provincial Environmental Management Office and the Yes-O President
for the province. The first campaign activity was the Yes-O annual youth camp, which included schools
surrounding Mt. Matutum. The campers developed environmental awareness activities and materials
targeted to students that the C4C trainees can enhance with behavior change principles. An activity
book, a song, a logo, and a puppet script were developed. The three-day camp had a total of 214 Yes-O
teacher-coordinators and student-participants.
In other regions, preparatory activities were undertaken for campaigns to be launched next quarter. The
Sarangani Bay C4C graduates underwent a creative clinic and communications planning workshop to
prepare 7 campaigns. Arrangements were pursued for Wild and Alive campaigns in Puerto Princesa City
(airport, seaport and bus terminals) and Clark international airport as part of the local campaigns. For
Manila efforts, The Mind Museum design was finalized and production of the components of the
travelling exhibit ensued.
In addition to the Yes-O participants, other individuals reached this quarter consisted of the 4,568
followers of the Facebook page of Makmak, the blue-naped parrot mascot of Brooke’s Point, Palawan,
and the 600 individual who participated the Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape Perya para sa Konserbasyon
(Conservation Fair) games and other activities that were set up in General Santos City in support of the
International Coastal Clean-up in the city.
Strategic Approach 2: Conservation Financing
PES revenue collections that was reported for the quarter amounted to US$195,403. Collections were
mainly from three water PES schemes: fees from Brooke’s Point and Rizal water works services, and the
watershed protection budget of the Zamboanga City Water District. Tourism fees from the Pasonanca
Protected Landscape and Bud Bongao Eco Forest Park constitutes less than 2% of the total collections.
There are currently 84 ongoing PES initiatives across activity sites. The 71 establishments in Region 12
that are being assisted have yet to generate revenue collections for plough back to natural resource
management.
Two partnership agreements were formalized during the quarter. A supplementary partnership
agreement with Conrado & Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc. will provide additional funding support
of US$96,674 (₱5 million) to the livelihood and conservation programs in Sarangani Bay Protected
Seascape. The other partnership agreement was with the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Fiber
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Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA). Protect Wildlife and PhilFIDA will collaborate for the
integration of a conservation program into the abaca farmer field school modules that will be rolled out
in Region 12, where abaca is largely grown in forestlands and protected areas particularly by indigenous
groups. PhilFIDA also committed support to nursery establishment and the introduction of improved
abaca production technology to partner communities in the region. The value of PhilFIDA’s commitment
to Protect Wildlife is still being determined. It will be drawn from the current Region 12 budget of
₱26,610,838.
Discussions are ongoing for possible partnership with Smart Communications, Coffee Bean and Tea
Leaf, some members of the Leagues of Corporate Foundations, the World Bank-funded Philippine Rural
Development Project (PRDP) and the Coalition of Social Development Organizations in South
Cotabato.
Strategic Approach 3: Conservation and Governance
In preparation for the distribution by the activity of high value fruit tree seedlings and vegetable seeds to
selected communities in southern Palawan, Protect Wildlife introduced a training of trainers on
conservation–based agroforestry, mixed and diversified perennial cropping systems, and agriculture.
Eighty trainers from the LGUs, consisting of technical and extension staff from their municipal
agricultural offices, completed the training that included lectures on conservation agriculture and
agroforestry, tree establishment and management and conservation agriculture with trees; and a
practicum on conservation farming technologies. The trained trainers in turn trained 617 community
members who are target recipients of the seedlings and seeds.
In Sarangani Bay, six LGU staff completed the key modules on protected area management planning. The
series of integrated conservation and development training that were held in the seven LGUs along the
bay reached a total of 626 community members. In Region 3, the training of community members
commenced during the quarter, with 35 community members form within the Aurora Memorial
National Park trained.
In Zamboanga City, the 50 forest guards of the Pasonanca Natural Park who were trained on wildlife
and environmental law enforcement in the previous quarter were deputized as WEOs by DENR Region
9.
Strategic Approach 4: Conservation Research
This quarter, the evaluation of the last batch of applications accepted from graduate students for
research assistance resulted in four new awards. The research proposals approved for funding are:
1. Biodiversity Assessment of Marine Ecosystem of Burias, Glan, Sarangani: Basis for a Learning
Package (Notre Dame of Dadiangas University)
2. Improved Mangrove Crown Measurement from Airborne Lidar Data Using Marker-controlled
Watershed Algorithm-filtered Hamraz Technique (Technological Institute of the Philippines)
3. Abundance and Distribution of the Philippine Brown Deer (Rusa marianna) in the Obu Manuvu
Ancestral Domain, Davao City (Ateneo de Davao University)
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4. Amphibians and reptiles in Mt. Busa, Kiamba, Sarangani Province: species and functional trait
responses along forest gradients (University of the Philippines at Los Baños)
With the mobilization in August 2019 of the research team Philippine Eagle Foundation in August 2019,
the LOP target of 25 researches has been achieved.
On curriculum development, discussions were pursued with both Mindanao State University-GenSan
and the Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) to clearly define the scope of their proposed
curriculum enhancements. The second rollout for the activity-developed Environmental Law and
Protection syllabus (now called Environmental Law, Protection and Investigation) by the Philippine
Society of Criminologists and Criminal Justice Professionals, Inc. (PSCCJPI) that was held in Region 3
was attended by 16 colleges and universities that are offering BS Criminology courses.
Strategic Approach 5: Wildlife Law Enforcement
Three training activities for government agencies on wildlife and environmental laws were held this
quarter with a total of 109 persons trained. The participants consisted of staff of DENR regional and
CENRO enforcement units, Philippine National Police, National Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of
Customs, Philippine Coast Guard, and Department of Justice. Twenty-three prosecutors of green courts
from Mindanao attended the DOJ training. A representative from the Office of the Special Envoy for
Transnational Crimes participated in the advanced course on enforcement and investigation which was
co-managed with US DOI PBC III. With this accomplishment, Protect Wildlife substantially exceeds its
life-of-project training targets.
Four local policies in Palawan and Zamboanga City were adopted this quarter. The PCSD issued a
resolution on the guidelines for the determination and classification of categories of wildlife and their
conservation status. Two LGUs in southern Palawan, Bataraza and Quezon, also passed ordinances on
their chosen flagship species. In Zamboanga City, the Sta. Cruz Islands PAMB approved the Manual of
Operations of the PAMO which included the enforcement protocols for the protected area and steps
and processes of the other regulatory and permitting functions of the PAMO.
Other policy initiatives were pursued during the quarter but these have yet to be finalized and endorsed
for approval. These include the draft administrative order on integrating biodiversity conservation
agenda in existing and future large-scale mining areas; draft rules on fisheries anti-poaching protocol and
draft ordinances, draft environmental code of Zamboanga City, and resolutions for the adoption of
flagship species at the protected area and LGU levels in South Cotabato and Sarangani.
OUTCOME TARGETS
EG 10.2-2: Number of hectares of biologically significant areas under improved natural
resource management as a result of USG assistance
No additional hectares are reported for the quarter. The zoning of Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape
(210,883 ha) is at the final stages of refinement prior to PAMB adoption. The TWGs for the El Nido-
Taytay Managed Resource Protected Area (89,135 ha), and Cleopatra’s Needle Critical Habitat (38,639)
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have yet to come up with the proposed zoning and management prescriptions. The expected
completion of the zoning of Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape next quarter will allow the activity to
meet its LOP target.
EG 10.2-3: Number of people with improved economic benefits derived from sustainable
natural resource management and/or biodiversity conservation as a result of USG
assistance
Three people’s organization in Region 12 received funding support from FSSI and CLAFI during the
quarter for livelihoods and social enterprises. FSSI funding amounting to US$444,874 (₱23 million) is
earmarked for financing conservation-oriented abaca and other agricultural commodity production of
farmers in production zones in Mount Matutum, and Mount Busa. The additional CLAFI funding will be
for reforestation and agroforestry in selected communities in Sarangani. These assisted organizations are
projected to benefit about 1,469 household-members which translates to about 7,345 persons
benefitted.
At the end of the quarter, Protect Wildlife has started the distribution of high value seedlings to target
communities. The number of persons benefitted will be reported next quarter.
EG 10.2-6: Number of people that apply improved conservation law enforcement practices
as a result of USG assistance
Protect Wildlife reports on this indicator annually, i.e., in June which is the end of the activity year.
EG 10.3-4: Amount of investment mobilized (in US$) for sustainable landscapes, natural
resource management and biodiversity conservation as supported by USG assistance
This quarter, Protect Wildlife leveraged US$242,914 (₱12.558 million) from partner national agencies,
LGUs, protected area management offices, communities and other partners for the conduct of joint or
co-funded activities. Protect Wildlife also obtained the commitment of CLAFI for an additional
US$96,674 (₱5 million) and of PhilFIDA for training, nursery development and technology support to
upland abaca farmers.
EG 10.3-6: Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, estimated in metric tons of CO2 equivalent
reduced, sequestered or avoided through sustainable landscape activities supported by
USG assistance
Protect Wildlife reports on this indicator based on the reported hectares in EG 10.2-2.
OUTPUT TARGETS
EG 10.2-4: Number of people trained in sustainable natural resources management and/or
biodiversity conservation as a result of USG assistance
This quarter, Protect Wildlife trained a total of 1,473 persons. Those trained on conservation
agriculture and agroforestry composed the biggest group (47%). LGU staff and communities trained on
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integrated conservation and development composed 45% and the rest (8%) were trained on
enforcement.
EG 10.2-5: Number of laws, policies, or regulations that address biodiversity conservation
and/or other environmental themes officially proposed, adopted or implemented as a
result of USG assistance
In addition to the four local policies related to enforcement that are reported in SA 5 above, the Sta.
Cruz Islands PAMB issued a resolution upgrading the visitor entrance fees from ₱20 to ₱100. This new
regulation is designed to generate additional funding for the management of the protected area. As
indicated earlier, other policy initiatives pursued this quarter have yet to be finalized and endorsed to
the proper authorities for approval.
Tables 1 and 2, respectively, provide a more comprehensive presentation of accomplishments per
contract deliverable and outcome and output targets.
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TABLE 1: CONTRACT DELIVERABLES: YEAR 4 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (as of September 30, 2019)
INDICATORS
TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP
Year 4
(Adjusted)1
Year 4,
Quarter 1 Year 4
Inception to
Date
SA 1
1.1
People trained to
lead behavior
change campaigns
100 LOP target
achieved - -
101
Male: 45
Female: 56
The LOP target was achieved in November 2018.
A BCC and Social Marketing Workshop was held in Region 3 last
August 2019 to help LGU and DENR staff develop the concept
models and theory of change for BCC campaigns in Aurora
Memorial National Park and Mt. Mingan.
1.2
Behavior change
campaigns
implemented
25 9 1
(site-level)
1
(site-level)
17
(16 site-level;
1 national)
A three-day Yes-O camp for students in schools surrounding
Mount Matutum launched the Yes-O campaign in Polomolok,
South Cotabato. The campers were engaged in environmental
awareness activities and materials (activity book, song, logo, and
puppet script) were developed with behavior change principles.
Sarangani Bay C4C graduates underwent a creative clinic and
communications planning workshop to prepare 7 campaigns that
will be launched next quarter.
For the International Coastal Clean-up event in Gen. Santos City,
the Perya Para Sa Konserbasyon games were set up. For the
Flom’lok Annual Festival in Polomolok, South Cotabato, two
environmental campaign billboards were installed at the entrance
and exit of the festival area.
The Mind Museum design for the travelling exhibit was finalized
and production of the components of the exhibit was started.
1 Includes shortfalls from previous year’s target and the target for Year 5 per the approved MEL Plan.
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INDICATORS
TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP
Year 4
(Adjusted)1
Year 4,
Quarter 1 Year 4
Inception to
Date
1.3
People reached
by behavior
change campaigns
300,000 174,236 5,382 5,382
(site-level)
131,146
(site-level)
3,554,793
(national)
The documented reach of new campaigns and follow-on activities
to major campaigns are the following:
(a) 214 Yes-O teacher-coordinators and youth participants at the
Yes-O camp (September 2019)
(b) 600 individuals who took part in the campaign perya games
during the coastal clean-up in General Santos City (September
2019)
(c) 4,568 individual who accessed the Facebook page of Makmak, the
blue-naped parrot mascot of Brooke’s Point, Palawan
SA 2
2.1
Revenue
generated from
the sale of
ecosystem
services in target
sites
US$500,000 US$295,890 US$195,4032 US$195,403 US$389,092
PES collections reported for the quarter:
(a) Brooke’s Point LGU: US$2,877 (₱148,774)
(b) Rizal LGU: US$904 (₱46,742)
(c) Zamboanga City Water District quarterly budget for the
Protection, Conservation, and Management of Pasonanca Natural
Park: US$188,760 (₱9,762,674)
(d) Pasonanca Natural Park IPAF: US$134 (₱6,920)
(e) Bud Bongao Forest Park: US$2,729 (₱141,150)
2.2
Payment for
ecosystem
services or
tourism
initiatives
supported in
target sites
100 47 32 32 84
A total of 32 ENR-related enterprises were assisted on PES:
(a) 31 RWSAs in General Santos City
(b) Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Office
which has established an environment and tourism development
fund
2.3 Private-Public
investments in
US$5
million
LOP target
achieve US$99,674 US$99,674 US$7,310,631
A supplementary partnership agreement with CLAFI was signed
on September 2019. An additional US$96,674 (₱5 million) was
2 Exchange rate used this quarter: US$1 = ₱51.70
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INDICATORS
TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP
Year 4
(Adjusted)1
Year 4,
Quarter 1 Year 4
Inception to
Date
Protect Wildlife
anti-poaching and
trafficking efforts
committed by CLAFI for a reforestation and agroforestry activity
in the Sarangani Bay area.
A partnership agreement was also signed with DA-PhilFIDA,
which committed to provide technical and funding support to
abaca production technology, nursery establishment, roll-out of
abaca farmer field school modules, and a conservation-oriented
abaca program in selected communities in Region 12. The value of
the commitment has yet to be determined.
Discussions are underway with education unit of Smart
Communications for collaboration on a “school-in-a-bag”
program for schools located in remote areas. Modules or topics
related to conservation and wildlife will be used as input for
school-in-a-bag. Also explored was possible partnership between
Smart (particularly its DevNet team) and USAID Protect Wildlife
on Zoohackathon.
Exploratory meetings were held with selected members of the
League of Corporate Foundations, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and
other donor-funded projects.
SA 3
3.1
LGU staff trained
in participatory
planning for
integrated
conservation and
development
(ICD)
200 100
86
Male: 67
Female: 19
86
Male: 67
Female: 19
186
Male: 130
Female: 56
80 LGU staff from Brooke’s Point, Quezon, and Rizal in Palawan
participated in the training of trainers on conservation-based
agroforestry and agriculture. Six staff from Sarangani Bay LGUs
completed the required modules on protected area management
planning.
3.2
Community
members trained
in planning and
implementation
of integrated
conservation and
2,500 1,987
1,278
Male: 822
Female: 456
1,278
Male: 822
Female: 456
1,791
Male: 1,197
Female: 594
617 community members/farmers from Española, Brooke’s Point,
Quezon, Bataraza, and Rizal in southern Palawan completed the
household-level training on conservation agriculture and
agroforestry practices.
626 community members from the municipalities of Kiamba, Glan,
Maitum, Maasim, Alabel, and Malapatan in Sarangani and General
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INDICATORS
TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP
Year 4
(Adjusted)1
Year 4,
Quarter 1 Year 4
Inception to
Date
development
(ICD)
Santos City completed the training on integrated conservation
and development.
35 community members from within the Aurora Memorial
National Park completed the integrated conservation and
development training
3.3
LGU staff
trained, certified
and formally
deputized as
Wildlife
Enforcement
Officers (WEOs)
by government
agencies
200 123 - -
77
Male: 65
Female: 12
No training and deputation activity was implemented this quarter.
3.4
Community
members trained
and certified as
WEOs by
government
agencies
500 283
50
Male: 50
Female: 0
50
Male: 50
Female: 0
267
Male: 263
Female: 4
50 forest guards (who are also community members) at the
Pasonanca Natural Park who completed the Wildlife and
Environmental Law Enforcement Training on May 2019 were
deputized by DENR Region 9.
SA 4
4.1
University-
supported
research
initiatives
implemented in
target sites
25 5 5 5 25
The Philippine Eagle Foundation mobilized its research team in
August 2019.
Four conservation-related student researches were selected from
the last batch of student applicants. These are:
(a) Amphibians and Reptiles in Mt Busa, Kiamba, Sarangani
(b) Abundance and Distribution of the Phil Brown Deer – Obu
Manuvu Ancestral Domain, Davao City
(c) Biodiversity Assessment of Marine Ecosystem of Burias, Glan,
Sarangani
d) Improved Mangrove Crown Measurement from Airborne Lidar
Data using Marker-controlled Watershed Algorithm-filtered
Hamraz Technique
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INDICATORS
TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP
Year 4
(Adjusted)1
Year 4,
Quarter 1 Year 4
Inception to
Date
With these research initiatives, the LOP target of 25 researches is
achieved. There are though other researches that are being
considered such as the study on tarsier, blue-naped parrot and
almaciga.
4.2
Universities
developing
conservation
curricula with
support from
Protect Wildlife
10 2 - - 8
Discussions with Mindanao State University -GenSan focused the
technical assistance on the development of suitable teaching tools
and materials for its Marine Biology.
The Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) identified the
enhancement of its agroforestry program as priority for technical
assistance.
The second workshop for the rollout of the activity-developed
Environmental Law and Protection syllabus (now called
Environmental Law, Protection and Investigation) by the Philippine
Society of Criminologists and Criminal Justice Professionals, Inc.
(PSCCJPI) was held in Region 3. Sixteen colleges and universities
that are offering BS Criminology courses attended this activity.
SA 5
5.1
Government staff
trained in
combating
wildlife and
environmental
crime
1,000
LOP target
achieved;
with
additional
target
109
Male: 66
Female: 43
109
Male: 66
Female: 43
1,415
Male: 851
Female: 564
Training on enforcement continue to be undertaken. The
following training were held this quarter:
(a) 9th Training of Trainers on the Application of the Wildlife Law
Enforcement Manual of Operations (July 2019; 64 participants)
(b) Advanced training on enforcement and investigation for
violations of laws and regulations on wildlife, fisheries, and
protected areas (September 2019; 22 participants)
(c) Seminar on Environmental Laws for Mindanao Prosecutors of
Green Courts (September, 2019; 23 participants)
5.2
New or revised
laws and
regulations
adopted to
50 30 4 4 24 Four local policies in Palawan and Zamboanga City were adopted
this quarter.
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INDICATORS
TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP
Year 4
(Adjusted)1
Year 4,
Quarter 1 Year 4
Inception to
Date
combat wildlife
crimes
(a) PCSD Resolution No. 19-682 on guidelines for the
determination and classification of categories of wildlife and
their conservation status.
(b) Bataraza, Palawan ordinance adopting the Nicobar pigeon as
its flagship species
(c) Quezon, Palawan ordinance adopting the Tabon bird as its
flagship species.
(d) Santa Cruz Islands PAMB resolution approving the Manual of
Operations of the PAMO which included enforcement
protocols for the protected area and steps and processes of
the other regulatory and permitting functions of the PAMO.
The following policy initiatives were provided support during the
quarter:
(a) draft administrative order on integrating biodiversity
conservation agenda in existing and future large-scale mining
areas
(b) draft rules on fisheries anti-poaching protocol and draft
ordinances
(c) draft environmental code of Zamboanga City, and
(d) resolutions for the adoption of flagship species for the
Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape, Mount Matutum
Protected Landscape and member LGUs.
5.3
Confiscations,
seizures and
arrests resulting
from capacity
building provided
by Protect
Wildlife
1,000 651 - - 349 Data for this indicator will be reported on December 2019 and
June 2020.
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TABLE 2: ECONOMIC GROWTH OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS: YEAR 4 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (as of September 30,
2019)
INDICATORS
TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP
Year 4
(Adjusted)
Year 4,
Quarter 1 Year 4
Inception
to Date
Outcomes
EG.10.2-2
Number of hectares of
biologically significant
areas under improved
natural resource
management as a result
of USG assistance
500,000 127,088 - - 372,912
No additional hectares this quarter. The zoning of Sarangani
Bay Protected Seascape (210,883 ha) is at the final stages of
refinement prior to PAMB adoption. The TWGs for the El
Nido-Taytay Managed Resource Protected Area (89,135 ha),
and Cleopatra’s Needle Critical Habitat (38,639) have yet to
come up with the proposed zoning and management
prescriptions.
EG.10.2-3
Number of people with
improved economic
benefits derived from
sustainable natural
resource management
and/or biodiversity
conservation as a result
of USG assistance
100,000 84,380 7,345 7,345 27,460
Three people’s organization in Region 12 received funding
support during the quarter from FSSI and CLAFI for
livelihoods and social enterprises.
United Maligang Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative:
US$58,027 (₱3 million) from FSSI as revolving fund for buying
and selling of stripped abaca from members and non-members
from Mount Busa. About 719 household members will be
benefitted.
KSP-SEED: US$386,847 (₱20 million) for microfinancing of
agricultural commodity production of farmers in Mount
Matutum Protected Landscape and Sarangani Bay LGUs. It is
estimated that 600 household-members from KSP-SEED’s
network of organizations will be benefitted.
Community in Maasim, Sarangani: US$96,712 (₱5 million) for
reforestation and agroforestry (cacao, coffee, abaca, jackfruit)
by about 150 households in the community.
These assisted organizations are projected to benefit about
1,469 household-members which translates to about 7,345
persons benefitted.
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INDICATORS
TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP
Year 4
(Adjusted)
Year 4,
Quarter 1 Year 4
Inception
to Date
Household benefitted by the distribution of high value fruit
seedlings and vegetables will be reported next quarter.
EG.10.2-6
Number of people that
apply improved
conservation law
enforcement practices
as a result of USG
assistance
1,200 516
The data for this indicator is collected at the end of each
activity year, i.e., June.
EG.10.3-4
Amount of investment
mobilized (in US$) for
sustainable landscapes,
natural resource
management and
biodiversity
conservation as
supported by USG
assistance
US$5
million
LOP target
achieved US$339,588 US$339,588 US$7,920,729
The LOP target was achieved on March 2019.
Investments that was mobilized and leveraged during the
quarter are:
(a) U$242,914 (₱12.558 million ) as counterpart support of
national agencies, LGUs, and communities in training activities
organized or co-funded by Protect Wildlife
(b) US$96,674 (₱5 million) as commitment of CLAFI to
support reforestation and agroforestry
The commitment of PhilFIDA has yet to be determined.
EG.13-6
Greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions,
estimated in metric
tons of CO2 equivalent
reduced, sequestered
or avoided through
sustainable landscape
activities supported by
USG assistance
703,930 631,889 - - 72,041 No report for this quarter. The data for this indicator is
derived from the reported hectares in EG.10.2-2
Outputs
EG.10.2-4
Number of people
trained in sustainable
natural resources
management and/or
4,500 1,884
1,473
Male: 955
Female: 518
1,473
Male: 955
Female: 518
4,101
Male: 2,751
Female: 1,350
A total of 1,473 individuals were trained in sustainable natural
resources management and/or biodiversity conservation in the
quarter:
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INDICATORS
TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP
Year 4
(Adjusted)
Year 4,
Quarter 1 Year 4
Inception
to Date
biodiversity
conservation as a result
of USG assistance
(a) Training of trainers on conservation-based
agroforestry and agriculture in southern Palawan (August
2019; 80 participants)
(b) Household-level training on conservation agriculture and
agroforestry practices in southern Palawan (September 2019;
617 farmers).
(c) Protected area management planning/integrated
conservation and development (6 Sarangani LGU staff)
(d) Integrated conservation and development - Sarangani Bay
Protected Seascape (626 community members from seven
LGUs
(e) Integrated conservation and development – Aurora
Memorial National Park (September 2019; 35 community
members)
(f). 9th Training of Trainers on the Application of the Wildlife
Law Enforcement Manual of Operations (July 2019; 64
participants)
(g) Advanced training on enforcement and investigation for
violations of laws and regulations on wildlife, fisheries, and
protected areas (September 2019; 22 participants)
(h) Seminar on Environmental Laws for Prosecutors in Green
Courts in Mindanao (September 2019; 23 participants)
EG.10.2-5
Number of laws,
policies, or regulations
that address
biodiversity
conservation and/or
other environmental
themes officially
proposed, adopted, or
implemented as a result
of USG assistance
50 22 5 5 32
Five local policies in Palawan and Zamboanga City were
adopted this quarter.
(a) PCSD Resolution No. 19-682 Guidelines for the
Determination and Classification of Categories of
Wildlife
(b) Bataraza, Palawan ordinance adopting the Nicobar
Pigeon as its flagship species
(c) Quezon, Palawan ordinance adopting Tabon bird as its
flagship species.
(d) Sta. Cruz Islands PAMB resolution issued on August 8,
2019 approving the Manual of Operations of the PAMO
which included enforcement protocols for the protected
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INDICATORS
TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP
Year 4
(Adjusted)
Year 4,
Quarter 1 Year 4
Inception
to Date
area and processes for the other regulatory and
permitting functions of the PAMO
(e) Santa Cruz Islands PAMB resolution also issued on
August 8, 2019 endorsing to the Zamboanga City Mayor
the implementation of the increase in the entrance fee
from P20 to P100.
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QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT
Protect Wildlife highlights the important activities and results during the quarter at the national level and
at activity sites. Major activities are described in detail while a table summarizes all other activities
carried out during the quarter. The priorities for the following quarter are then listed according to the
SA Theory of Change result.
MANILA
HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE QUARTER
• Continued support to national agencies in the creation and enhancement of policy products
(three policy initiatives);
• Establishment of proof of concept for higher-level training designs on Environmental Law
Enforcement;
• Development of new partnerships with private sector partners; and
• Roll-out of the Environmental Law and Protection Syllabus.
Policy Development
Policy on Biodiversity and Large-Scale Mining Operation. From July 3 to 4, 2019, Protect
Wildlife assisted the DENR in facilitating a TWG workshop tasked with preparing the DENR Order
(DAO) on integrating biodiversity conservation and management in large-scale mining operations as well
as the framework for its implementation. The draft DAO was pre-finalized with the TWG, and Protect
Wildlife provided additional builds on substance and format. Both documents will be presented to the
officials of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in October 2019, and to the industry in two
clusters (Luzon and Visayas cluster and Mindanao cluster) by the end of November 2019. Protect
Wildlife will be assisting the Luzon and Visayas cluster, while BIOFIN will handle the Mindanao cluster.
In addition to the above, the Protect Wildlife team contributed and facilitated workshops and meetings
that led to the drafting, review and finalization of draft policies on enhancing biodiversity protection and
conservation in mining operations. DENR plans to issue an administrative order to enhance the
environmental impact assessment/system at the operational level for the mining sector.
SA teams met with key DENR-BMB divisions (Wildlife Resources Division, National Parks Division, and
Biodiversity Policy and Knowledge Management Division) over the course of the quarter to identify
opportunities for the activity to strengthen DENR-BMB’s capacity to support the planning
implementation and monitoring wildlife law enforcement policies and programs in and outside the
protected areas. These include a review of biodiversity policy gaps and formulation/refinement of
policies that relate to biodiversity in mining areas, land uses and valuation of ecosystem services (SA 3
and SA 5).
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Policy Support to Forestry Programs. On July 5, 2019, Protect Wildlife held a formal discussion on
the areas of cooperation with the DENR Forestry Management Bureau (DENR-FMB). The meeting
produced a draft work plan in anticipation of the creation of the technical working group. On August 9,
2019, Protect Wildlife and DENR-FMB agreed on the facilitated the workshop of the TWG. As a result
of the workshop, an agreement was reached on the final areas of collaboration assistance by Protect
Wildlife and the heads of tasks under DENR-FMB and their counterparts from the activity, as well as
schedules and activities that bureau will handle. Many of the outputs from the assistance areas come in
the form of policy development and knowledge products. The adjusted plan began implementation last
September 2019.
Support to Internal Policy Workshop of DENR Staff Bureaus. On July 20, 2019, representatives
of Protect Wildlife, staff bureaus of the DENR, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Staff
Bureaus came together to prepare the program for the Internal Policy Workshop of staff bureaus and
the DENR. The resulting workshop was facilitated by Protect Wildlife and focused on policy issues in
the areas of biodiversity management, forest and forestland management, ecosystems research, and
lands management. The senior officials of all the staff bureaus were in attendance—from directors down
to section chiefs. Policy issues discussed cut across both the staff and line bureaus such as the Mines and
Geosciences Bureau and the Environment Management Bureau. Highlights of the discussion included:
developing improved criteria to aid in the identification and classification of invasive and alien wildlife
species and distinguishing between perilous and non-perilous ones; opportunity losses due to poor
investments in forestry; and the urgent need to improve certain lands management policies. The DENR
management and the participants unanimously agreed that the workshop was successful, especially with
the first-time use of an integrated workshop design and external facilitator.
Policy Development on Improving CWT and Environmental Law Enforcement. A dedicated
Enforcement Bureau that will professionalize forestry, wildlife and environmental law enforcers within
the Department will be developed by DENR, a decision catalyzed by recent deaths of environmental law
enforcers. The objective of this bureau is to capacitate its staff with the needed skills and tools to
effectively enforce the law, similar to how other mainstream enforcement agencies, such as the police,
have been trained. There is a need to explore how this will move forward within the Department,
especially as the creation of the Bureau will entail a legislative act of Congress. Protect Wildlife, together
with PBC 3, started discussions with the designated focal person of the DENR Secretary to explore the
potential policy framework and to identify which models are appropriate to follow in developing this
new bureau. These efforts dovetail with the PA Academy plans, where the modules on enforcement can
be developed and delivered in the interim while the proposed Bureau’s mandates are being formalized.
Fisheries Anti-Poaching Protocol. The development of the draft rules on Anti-Poaching Protocol
seeks the effective apprehension and handling of foreign fishing vessel/s caught in the act of poaching in
Philippine waters including our exclusive economic zones and to aid the Law Enforcement Officers and
other Law Enforcement Agencies in the filing of appropriate administrative and criminal case involving
this offense. The draft rules has undergone a series of consultations within DA-BFAR and with different
stakeholders in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The TWG discussed the latest draft during its meeting last
September 6, 2019. Once finalized, the proposed draft will be submitted to National Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources Management Council.
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Protect Wildlife supported the following additional activities this quarter:
• Facilitation of the Visayas Cluster Public Consultation on the Draft Rules on Fisheries Anti-
Poaching Protocol at Bai Hotel, Cebu, on July 4, 2019. Participants from DA-BFAR, DENR,
DILG, PCG, PNP, PNP Maritime, PPA, Cebu Ports Authority, Philippine Navy, National Fisheries
and Aquatic Resources Management Council (NFARMC), and commercial fishing organizations
attended the public consultation.
• Protect Wildlife co-sponsored the Mindanao Cluster Public Consultation on the Draft Rules on
Anti-Poaching Protocol in Davao City on August 1, 2019. Over 60 personnel from the DA-
BFAR, DENR, PCG, Philippine Ports Authority, Bureau of Customs, Philippine National Police,
the Department of Justice, and other national government agencies operating in Mindanao
participated in the public consultation. Participants provided inputs to the current draft of the
anti-poaching protocol, which includes the standardization of rules of engagement across
agencies.
• Finalization of the Draft Rules of the Anti-Poaching Protocol by DA-BFAR TWG, with guide
procedures in addressing intrusions of foreign fishing vessels in Philippine waters. Next step will
be to present the protocol to the DA-BFAR Director and NFARMC for adoption. Protect
Wildlife provided technical support to the consultations and drafting process.
• The activity also supported DA-BFAR’s development of the national protocol on poaching
through regional consultations with 100 participants from across the country. Through these
consultations, participants reviewed the draft protocol for addressing foreign fishing vessels that
encroach in Philippine territory. This protocol will be finalized and submitted to the technical
working group and the National Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council for
adoption in Year 4.
• With Protect Wildlife support, DA-BFAR conducted a workshop on June 4 to 5, 2018 to
develop an enforcement protocol to address the illegal operations of foreign fishing vessels in
Philippine waters and align it with the amended Fisheries Code. The workshop identified gaps in
the current enforcement framework, set the accountabilities of enforcement agencies in the
enforcement continuum, and identified proposals for a unified approach to address poaching.
This national-level protocol is crucial as foreign fishing vessels usually target protected species
such as sharks, rays, marine turtles and napoleon wrasses, among others. DA-BFAR has created
a technical working group to complete the protocol, which will be presented to other
enforcement agencies.
Capacity Building Support and Systems Development
Higher Level Programs to Improve Philippine Wildlife Forensics Capacities and
Investigation Skills in Support of CWT Efforts. During the quarter, Protect Wildlife supported
the DENR in its development of the country’s wildlife forensics system on two fronts: at the field level
in terms of enforcement; and at the systems level in terms of the national development plan for the
forensics center.
On July 16 to 18, 2019, the activity, in partnership with US DOI PBC3 and the US Fish and Wildlife
Service, supported the NALECC-SCENR in conducting the Conference on Wildlife Forensics as a Tool
to Combat Wildlife Trafficking in Cebu. The conference was a follow-on activity to the previous peer-
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to-peer exchanges of Philippine
government agencies to the USFWS
Forensics Laboratory in Eugene,
Oregon, which provided Philippine
participants a systems overview of how
a wildlife forensics laboratory functions.
DENR and other participating agencies
including the NBI, DA-BFAR, Bureau of
Customs, and the Special Envoy on
Transnational Crimes, developed a plan
for the creation of the Philippines’ own
wildlife forensics system. The activity
has engaged a short-term technical
consultant to assess the status of the
country’s forensics capacities which is
spread out in different agencies. A report
will be presented to partner agencies, and
the activity will assess which preparatory
activities it can support as part of the initial
development plan for the wildlife forensics
framework for the country.
The conference also reviewed the training design on the Wildlife Crime Scene Forensics Investigation
Course. Participants to the conference were mostly graduates of the first two proof-of-concept trainings
conducted in partnership with USFWS and PBC 3. The training design has been revised based on the
inputs provided by the graduates, taking into account how these have been applied in the field. The
design will be formally submitted to the DENR HRDS for its review for inclusion as part of the training
course for DENR enforcers.
As part of mainstreaming crime scene forensics skills for frontline units enforcing environmental laws, a
modified version of the subject was integrated into the Training of Trainers on the Application of the
Wildlife Law Enforcement Manual of Operations Batch 9 (TOT 9) held last June 30 – July 5, 2019. DENR
staff who were participants during the first-ever wildlife crime scene forensics course now acted as
resource persons for TOT9, conducting both an overview lecture and a classroom exercise.
In the field of investigation, intelligence, and monitoring, the Bureau of Fisheries held its own in-house
training on intelligence, investigation and monitoring, the Information Gathering, Surveillance and
Investigation (IGSI) Course from July 7 to 20, 2019 in Pagbilao, Quezon. The course was based on the
course outline from the first Advanced Training on Enforcement and Investigation for Violations of Laws
and Regulations on Wildlife, Fisheries and Protected Areas that was conducted last April 2019. The
Fisheries Protection and Law Enforcement Group adapted the course outline with help from Protect
Wildlife, taking into consideration the specialized needs of the DA-BFAR by orienting the course
towards fisheries law enforcement. The course is now part of the DA-BFAR’s course offering for
enforcement managers and supervisors for the Fisheries Protection and Law Enforcement Group.
Experts and officials from science, enforcement and
environmental sectors gathered in Cebu for the
Conference in Wildlife Forensics to develop a common
vision and action plan for enhancing the Philippines’
capacity in using forensic science to boost wildlife law
enforcement and strengthen the campaign to end illegal
wildlife trade in the country.
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On the side of the DENR, a second proof-of-concept Advanced Training on Enforcement and
Investigation for Violations of Laws and Regulations on Wildlife, Fisheries and Protected Areas was
conducted last September 8 to 21, 2019 in Iloilo City. Other agencies who participated in this training
were the PNP MG, BOC, Office of the Special Envoy on Transnational Crimes, and other agencies
mandated to enforce environmental laws. The training was done in partnership with the USFWS. After
this second proof-of-concept training, the course design will be reviewed and finalized for adoption by
the DENR HRDS.
Environmental Law and Protection Course. The rollout of the Environmental Law and Protection
(ELP) course across the country commenced during the last quarter of Year 3 through the activity’s
partnership with Philippine Society of Criminologists and Criminal Justice Practitioners, which has more
than 100 partner schools nationwide. The 25 colleges and universities represented in the initial rollout
workshop all indicated interest to offer the ELP course.
Protect Wildlife continued to roll out the ELP syllabus developed through support of USAID for use of
universities and colleges in the Philippines offering Bachelor of Science in Criminology Program. The
syllabus was developed to further strengthen environmental law enforcement in the country by
producing better prepared graduates to handle and manage such tasks. This quarter, the Environmental
Law, Protection, and Investigation Course was rolled out with academic institutions in Region 3 that are
offering Bachelor of Science in Criminology and are members of the Philippine Society of Criminologists
and Criminal Justice Professionals, Inc. (PSCCJPI). The workshop was conducted on August 6 to 9, 2019
in Cabanatuan City that engaged the participation of 16 academic institutions in nine cities and
municipalities. Protect Wildlife and the PSCCJPI are working together to promote the separation of
Environmental Law and Protection from the Cybercrime course under the BS Criminology program
being offered by these concerned academic institutions across the country. In so doing, ELP will be given
the detailed treatment it requires to basically equip graduates for environmental law protection Protect
Wildlife and PSCCJPI will continue working together on the roll out and adoption of the syllabus by
concerned academic institutions.
Public-Private Partnership Agreements
Protect Wildlife has been engaging partners in public sector that aims to reduce threats to biodiversity,
poaching and use of illegally harvested wildlife and wildlife products, and improve provision of ecosystem
goods and services in activity sites. The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority under the
umbrella of Department of Agriculture signed a partnership with Protect Wildlife on September 26,
2019 to improve economic activities of target communities in Region 12. Under this partnership
agreement, PhilFIDA committed US$516,115 or ₱26,838 million to promote abaca production
technology and its value chain among upland smallholder farmers. PhilFIDA will work with abaca
smallholder farmers by providing technical assistance and support to LGU agricultural offices such as:
the transfer of sustainable abaca production technology; integrated environmental conservation;
establishment of nurseries through the provision of abaca seedlings; delivery of abaca modules to farmer
field schools; and linkages between abaca producers with other government agencies on support
facilities. Protect Wildlife will engage FSSI to provide working capital for cooperatives and people’s
organizations who are engage in abaca production in the region.
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To enhance the partnership, Protect
Wildlife and Conrado and Ladislawa
Alcantara Foundation, Inc. (CLAFI) signed
an updated agreement that now includes
working with indigenous communities to
assist them on abaca and coffee
production in selected sites where CLAFI
is already operating. Under this
partnership agreement, CLAFI committed
an additional US$96,153 million or ₱5
million, which will provide technical
assistance on abaca and coffee production
for the T’boli and B’laan tribes.
CLAFI also made a commitment of US$
95,785.44 (₱5 million) to support mangrove and
marine turtle conservation program in Sarangani
Bay. The foundation committed to work with
Protect Wildlife on a range of activities in the
Sarangani Bay, including mangrove rehabilitation,
community development and integrated
environmental conservation that seeks to protect coastal areas and endangered marine turtles.
Initial exploratory meetings with Smart Communication have resulted in an agreement to promote
biodiversity conservation topics and to develop learning tools to improve literacy and awareness among
students in hard to reach areas through Smart’s mobile digital laboratory called School in a Bag. This kit
includes educational modules and mobile applications that are easy to navigate by the students. Protect
Wildlife will work with the DENR-BMB CEPA team in developing digital and interactive materials for
biodiversity conservation and education that can be integrated into the mobile learning kit.
Protect Wildlife has also invited Smart Communications’ DevNet team as partner for the first-ever
Zoohackathon in the Philippines. The partnership with Smart DevNet is to provide mentorship talks on
digital innovation and technopreneurship as well as coaching to participating teams during the
Zoohackathon event in November 2019. The goal of this event is to promote technology solutions that
build cross-sector collaboration, raise awareness, and empower communities to help reduce poaching,
illegal trade of wildlife, and address other wildlife trafficking challenges.
The team explored collaboration with Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, a retail coffee brand that champions
environmental sustainability as part of its corporate social responsibility. SA 1 and SA 2 are working to
create in-store, digital and on-site activations with the brand in time for World Wildlife Day in 2020.
On July 4 to 5, 2019 at the League of Corporate Foundation’s CSR Expo 2019, Protect Wildlife was able
to link up with the LCF program-based environment and enterprise committees and foundation of
private companies like Coca-Cola Foundation, BDO Foundation, and UCPB-CIIF Foundation.
CLAFI and Protect Wildlife signed an updated
agreement that now includes working with indigenous
communities to assist them on abaca and coffee
production in selected sites where CLAFI is already
operating. The foundation will also provide technical
assistance on establishing an abaca nursery for T’boli
and B’laan communities.
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The team met with UCPB-CIIF Foundation, Inc. on September 20, 2019 for possible partnership with
Protect Wildlife on conservation and protection related activities in activity sites, especially in Region 3.
A follow-up meeting with Abraham Holdings on September 3, 2019 had discussion on community
engagement and marketing agreement for the target communities in southern Palawan. Protect Wildlife
presented the commodity map that highlights specific crops planted in specific sites. Abraham Holdings
expressed interest in buying commodities such as banana and other locally grown vegetables from
upland farmers in southern Palawan. Abraham Holdings, Inc. committed up to US$90,000 (₱5 million) to
provide capacity building support (leadership skills, business management, etc.) to existing community-
based organizations and support the establishment of a common trading area for fruits and vegetables
from southern Palawan.
Women's Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Initiative. Protect Wildlife with the
USAID Mission Philippines submitted a proposal to the Women's Global Development and Prosperity
(W-GDP) Initiative. The W-GDP Initiative is built on three pillars: (1) Women Prospering in the
Workforce, which will support workforce development and skills training; (2) Women Succeeding as
Entrepreneurs, which will focus on entrepreneurship and access to capital, markets, and networks; and
(3) Women Enabled in the Economy, which will address the factors that affect women’s ability to reach
their economic potential, including applicable laws, regulations, policies, practices, and norms. One of
the 14 projects approved by the W-GDP Initiative is the Philippines’ “Journey to Self-Reliance through
Women’s Economic Empowerment”. The activities of the project will focus on working with the private
sector to increase earnings for 3,800 women entrepreneurs and 12,000 households, as well as assisting
local government units to address barriers to women achieving their full economic participation in the
selected sites of Protect Wildlife. Initial proposals for the W-GDA are listed under Table 3.
TABLE 3: INITIAL PROPOSALS FOR W-GDP INITIATIVE
ORGANIZATION /
COMMUNITY SITE
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
NEEDED
AMOUNT
(₱)
DIRECT
BENEFICIARIES
Kusor Farmer's Association
(KUFA)
Inugbong,
Bataraza,
Palawan
Village-Level feed mill 3.5 million
315 individuals
Marketing fund for vegetables,
cassava and other biodiversity-
friendly crops
250,000
Post-harvest facilities (i.e.,
processing of cassava chips and
other products) from
PhilRootcrops
500,000
Bulalacao Community-
Based Wildlife Protection
Bulalacao,
Bataraza,
Palawan
Marketing fund for pineapple
production 300,000
265 individuals Processing facility of pineapple
products 300,000
Cherish Fisherfolks
Association
Isugod,
Quezon,
Palawan
Processing by-products of
seaweeds (bio-fertilizers, feeds,
etc.)
1 Million 415 individuals
Crab fattening and lobster 300,000
Tupi Coffee Growers
Association, Inc.
Tupi, South
Cotabato
Coffee nursery establishment for
Robusta coffee covering 5 clusters 5 Million 4,350 individuals
Marketing fund for buying coffee
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ORGANIZATION /
COMMUNITY SITE
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
NEEDED
AMOUNT
(₱)
DIRECT
BENEFICIARIES
United Maligang Farmers
Multi-Purpose Cooperative
Kiamba,
Sarangani
Abaca nursery establishment for
quality fiber covering 5 clusters 5 Million
3,595 individuals
Marketing fund for buying abaca
fiber
Product display furniture and
fixtures; storage for processed
abaca fiber
500,000
T’boli Knoon Highland
Farmer Association
Allah Valley,
South
Cotabato
Arabica coffee nursery
establishment (covering 2
barangays and 7 sitios)
2 Million
2,500 individuals
Abaca spindle stripping machines
for 7 sitios 400,000
Tawi-Tawi Mother's Club
Marketing Cooperative
Bongao, Tawi-
Tawi
Processing facility to obtain BFAD
certification (including BFAD
certification fee)
producing bottled fish meat and
shrimp paste
500,000
140 individuals
Revolving capital for fish meat
production (i.e., bottles, labeling,
etc.)
200,000
Mampang Seaweeds
Planters Association
Zamboanga
City
Seaweed Production and
Marketing Capital 1 Million 136 individuals
Biodiversity Conservation Research
Graduate Student Research Assistance. For the quarter, there were 12 applications received and
evaluated by Protect Wildlife Technical Evaluation Committee. Four proposals were approved for
funding and were awarded during the quarter (2 PhD students and 2 master’s students). The approved
proposals bring to 25 the number of researches that can potentially meet the LOP for SA 4.2.
The proposals approved for funding are the following:
• Biodiversity Assessment of Marine Ecosystem of Burias, Glan, Sarangani: Basis for a Learning
Package – Leizle Coronica, PhD in Science Education (major in Biology), Graduate School,
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
• Improved Mangrove Crown Measurement from Airborne Lidar Data Using Marker-controlled
Watershed Algorithm-filtered Hamraz Technique – Rufo Marasigan, Jr., Doctor in Engineering
(Computer Engineering), Technological Institute of the Philippines
• Abundance and Distribution of the Philippine Brown Deer (Rusa Marianna) in the Obu Manuvu
Ancestral Domain, Davao City – Jhonnel P. Villegas, MS in Biology, Ateneo de Davao University.
• Amphibians and reptiles in Mt. Busa, Kiamba, Sarangani Province: species and functional trait
responses along forest gradients – Kier Mitchel Pitogo, Master of Science in Wildlife Studies,
UPLB Graduate School
On August 20 to 23, 2019, an orientation-meeting with DENR Region 9 and the Zamboanga City Water
District on the study on the Philippine Eagle in Pasonanca Natural Park by the Philippine Eagle
Foundation (PEF) was held. The PEF team was headed by Dr. Jayson Ibañez, Director for Research. The
PEF team then proceeded to do a reconnaissance of potential nesting sites within the park.
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Protect Wildlife-Funded Research Presented at Various Fora. Throughout the quarter, several
of the activity-funded research received international and local attention during their presentation at
various fora:
• The master’s thesis on Rafflesia by Adrianne Tobias and advisers at the First Symposium on
Plants, People and Planet held in Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London on September 4 to 5,
2019. This was selected as a Poster talk at the symposium. He received an award as the best
poster talk presentation. The activity supported the participation of Mr. Adriane Tobias to the
Teacher Workshops in Conservation Science on 29 to 31 July 2019 held at the Arnold and
Mabel Beckman Center for Conservation Research, located adjacent to the San Diego Zoo
Safari Park in Escondido, California. San Diego, California.
• Five presentations of research being supported by USAID at the 8th Annual Conference on
Environmental Science (ACES 2018) “Environmental investments for securing bio-cultural
diversity” Mindanao State University - Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography
Bongao, Tawi-Tawi on September 19 to 21, 2019. Two presentations were selected for
competition at the plenary presentation.
• Supported the participation of Rudolf Balisco of Western Philippines University to 29th
International Congress for Conservation Biology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 21 to 25,
2019. He presented the results of the sea cucumber research.
Events and Outreach
• July 16-18, 2019 – Co-hosting of the Conference on Wildlife Forensics as a Tool to Combat
Wildlife Trafficking at Bai Hotel, Cebu City. Discussions focused on the wildlife forensics science
and an overview of Philippine regulations on wildlife forensics. About 60 representatives from
the DENR, NBI, PNP Maritime Group, Philippine Coast Guard, PCSDS, and the Philippine
Center for Transnational Crimes participated in the conference.
• July 25-26, 2019 – Palawan Research Symposium, which Protect Wildlife co-funded. The
symposium is the first international conference on biosphere and sustainability with the theme,
“Catalyzing sustainable development.” The event was organized by PCSDS and the members of
the Palawan Knowledge Platform. Approximately 150 participants attended the conference,
from universities within Palawan and outside the province, as well as universities from
Singapore, Chile, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States, and Canada. The WPU presented
the USAID-funded research on the growth and survival of laboratory-produced sandfish at
different culture stages.
• August 8, 2019 – With DENR, a round table discussion on forestry and forest governance to
gather perspectives, insights, and recommendations from key opinion leaders, forestry experts,
and wood and furniture industry representatives to the Operationalization of the Forestry
Master Plan. The RTD was attended by technical experts from both the private and government
sectors, including the academe.
• August 13-16, 2019 – Sponsorship of the 28th Philippine Biodiversity Symposium organized by
the Biodiversity Conservation Society of the Philippines. Protect Wildlife sponsored the
attendance of 23 presenters of various biodiversity studies, composed of graduate students,
professors and CSO representatives. Venue: Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte.
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• August 23, 2019 — Support to DENR-BMB’s Youth and Buwan ng Wika event, "Samu't-saring
Kwentuhan." About 100 participants from DENR, CSOs, and high school and college students
from various schools and universities attended the event. Venue: The Ruins, Makati City.
• September 17-19, 2019 – Co-sponsorship of the 8th National Conference of the Philippine
Forestry Education Network, Inc. (PFEN) with the theme, “Gearing for Excellence: Linking Up
the Academe with Industry.” The project was represented by its Chief of Party, Dr. Ernesto
Guiang. Venue: Pampanga State Agricultural University, Magalang, Pampanga
• Protect Wildlife attended the Agri-Innovation Summit organized by the American Chamber of
Commerce Philippines at Clark, Pampanga. The summit, with the theme, “Developing Pampanga
through Inclusive Agribusiness in Clark, Pampanga,” provided a venue for discussions among
industry partners of existing agricultural technologies, potential investment of agricultural
technology, and opportunities on the usage of technology in agriculture - July 30, 2019.
OTHER MANILA-BASED ACTIVITIES
PARTNER
ORGANIZATIONS SA ACTIVITY DATE
DENR-BMB
SA 5 Luzon-wide stakeholders’ review of proposed revisions to the Wildlife
Act.
August 6-7,
2019
SA 5 Meeting on the proposed CAPTURED study and other activities
supported by Protect Wildlife.
August 23,
2019
SA 3
Meeting on the logistical and technical preparations for the conduct of
the 2nd Capacitation Workshop on Protected Area Management for the
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The
group agreed that DENR will conduct an internal assessment prior to
the workshop.
August 30,
2019
SA 5
WildALERT Reporting Process Workshop. The user interface and user
experience for the WildALERT were developed, This will be used in the
alpha version of the application and website.
August 28-
29, 2019
SA 5
Seminar on National and International Policies Governing Ivory and the
Illegal Wildlife Trade in Seaports and Airports. This is part of the
continuing series of seminars of the BMB-WRD to mainstream wildlife
law enforcement at airports and seaports in identified hotspot areas.
September
19, 2019
SA 5
Learning Event on National and International Policies governing ivory
and wildlife trade in airports and seaports held at Laoag International
Airport.
September
26, 2019
SA 3
SA 5
Joint planning with BMB-WRD for the initial assessment and training on
marine turtle conservation for partners in the Sarangani Bay Protected
Seascape.
September
5, 2019
Department
of Agriculture
SA 2
Meeting with DA- Agricultural Credit Policy Council for possible
partnership to allow Protect Wildlife partner communities within
protected areas and forestlands to access DA credit programs.
August 16,
2019
SA 5
Visayas Cluster Public Consultation on BFAR’s Draft Rules on Fisheries
Anti-Poaching Protocol held in Cebu City.
July 4, 2019
SA 5 Mindanao Cluster Public Consultation on BFAR Draft Rules on
Fisheries Anti-Poaching Protocol held in Davao City.
August 1,
2019
SA 5
Finalization of BFAR’s Draft Rules for the Anti-Poaching Protocol, with
procedures in addressing intrusions of foreign fishing vessels into
Philippine waters.
September
25, 2019
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PARTNER
ORGANIZATIONS SA ACTIVITY DATE
PCSD
SA 1
Museum tour of a PCSDS team and interaction with museum curators
and archivists to help PCSDS refine the concept of the PCSD
Biodiversity Learning Center
July 15-17,
2019
League of Corporate
Foundations
SA 2
League of Corporate Foundation’s CSR Expo 2019. Protect Wildlife
was able to link up with the Foundation’s program-based environment
and enterprise committees and foundations of private companies like
Coca-Cola Foundation, BDO Foundation, and UCPB-CIIF Foundation.
July 4-5,
2019
SA 2 Follow-on meeting with UCPB-CIIF Foundation, Inc. for possible
partnership on conservation and protection related activities in activity
sites especially in Region 3
September
20, 2019
Asian Development Bank SA 5
Asian Development Bank and Global Environment Facility – DENR
Experts’ Review of the draft Amended Wildlife Act
August 8-9,
2019
USAID Green Invest
Asia SA 2
Asia Regional Coffee Forum organized by USAID Green Invest Asia, in
partnership with International Women’s Coffee Alliance and the
Philippine Coffee Board, Inc. The coffee forum highlighted the demand
on good quality coffee in domestic and international market, sustainable
sourcing of premium coffee with perspective from buyers and roasters,
fair-trade market on coffee, and commitment of promoting sustainable
coffee production.
August 29,
2019
Apo Reefs Natural Park;
Agusan Marsh Wildlife
Sanctuary
SA 4
Training of enumerators and conduct of the ranger and community
perception survey in Apo Reefs Natural Park. A total of 21 rangers and
590 community members were surveyed.
July 31-
August 29,
2019
SA 4 Training of enumerators and conduct of the ranger perception survey in
Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary. A total of 132 rangers were surveyed.
September
5-25, 2019
PLANS FOR NEXT QUARTER
SA 1: Behavior Change Communication
Theory of Change Result: Foundational Knowledge Improved
• Design additional materials for the Dalaw Turo (teaching caravan) for the review of the BMB-
CEPA team.
• Schedule and design a workshop that will train Dalaw Turo facilitators how to use the Protect
Wildlife designed tools.
• Assist the Communications team facilitate the Zoohackathon activity
Theory of Change Result: Improved institutional and private sector attitudes toward
conservation
• Initiate the development of a suite of marketing materials that courier businesses can display as
part of their commitment to CWT. Exploratory meeting with LBC is scheduled.
• Initiate meeting with Luzon International Premier Airport Development Corporation (LIPAD) to
explore the display of Wild and Alive collaterals for Clark Airport.
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• Explore collaboration with Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, a retail coffee brand that champions
environmental sustainability as part of its corporate social responsibility. SA 1 and SA 2 are
working to create in-store, digital and on-site activations with the brand in time for World
Wildlife Day in 2020.
• Launch the “Connected to the Wild” traveling exhibit with The Mind Museum in December
2019 at the museum grounds in Bonifacio Global City.
Theory of Change Result: Improved community attitudes toward conservation
• Finalize the KAP survey design and implement in selected communities Sarangani Bay.
SA 2: Conservation Financing
Theory of Change Result: Available financing arrangements are identified and realigned to
support conservation
• Continue discussions with selected members of the League of Corporate Foundations and
secure agreements on the use of CSR funding to support Protect Wildlife initiatives. Potential
partners are UCPB-CIIF, Metrobank and BDO Foundation.
• Collaborate with ACDI/VOCA’s PhilCAFE project to integrate conservation-related topics into
its coffee production manual.
• Discuss with BMB-WRD for the environmental content for Smart Communications’ School in a
Bag project
Theory of Change Result: Opportunities for new conservation financing arrangements
identified and designed with partners
• Refine PES training modules for non-water business enterprises.
Theory of Change Result: Government and CSOs initiate and implement financing
arrangements
• Continue to coordinate with LWR, FSSI, Abraham Holdings, RD Foundation, Alcantara
Foundation and Sunlight Foods Corporation on the implementation of joint activities in activity
sites.
• Design, test and apply a tool for the assessment of capacities of assisted people’s organizations.
Develop a capability building program for these assisted organizations.
• Develop fundable proposals and facilitate technical assistance on livelihood and social enterprises
that can be supported under the W-GDP Initiative.
• Establish partnerships with existing organizations or programs to provide training and technical
support to improve farming and processing systems, and post-harvest technologies of
smallholder producers in production zones of protected and conservation areas and forestlands:
▪ Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority for abaca production technologies in
communities in Sarangani and South Cotabato.
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▪ Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization on processing systems,
technologies, training support for cacao and coffee production, among others
▪ Philippine Rural Development Program for value chain development and capability building
for abaca, cacao, coffee and seaweeds farmers.
SA 3: Conservation and Governance
Theory of Change Result: Increased capacity of relevant government agencies, protected
area management boards and CSOs in integrated resource planning and management
• Coordinate technical support to FMB on agreed joint activities (i.e., NGP tenure models, drone
image analysis, Carbon Accounting and Verification System, carbon off-setting policy, tree
canopy data processing, forest and grassland fire control and management training, and forestry
extension training for new NGP-focused extension officers).
• Facilitate the finalization by the FMB-BMB TWG of the framework on harmonization of
strategies and data, and implementation of the piloting activity plans covering Bohol, Aurora,
Marinduque and Negros Oriental.
• Prepare the design and initiate arrangements for the cross-visit of DENR, LGUs and partners to
Vietnam. Areas of interest are perennial cropping systems and ecotourism in conservation and
production areas.
• Start the development of the PA Academy curriculum and pilot training designs
• Support the DENR TWG in finalizing the DENR Administrative Order on integrating
biodiversity in large-scale mining operation. The policy adopts the science of progressive
ecological restoration in actual mining sites with future designation as a protection and
conservation area.
• Continue to assist field teams in ongoing zoning, FLUP and PA management planning activities
and training on integrated conservation and management.
• Start the development of protected area and FLUP training guides.
Theory of Change Result: PAMB formulates improved policies for better protected area
management
• Assist finalize the design of the Mindanao PAMB Network Conference and Protect Wildlife’s
support to its conduct.
• Continue the collaboration with BIOFIN in coordinating BSAP workshops and technical support
(i.e., writers) to the drafting of the plans for identified provinces and cities
• Facilitate discussions among DENR agencies on the assessment of the capacity-building needs of
BARMM employees and officials, and plans for the turn-over of the management of protected
areas.
TOC Result: PAMB recommends management models to serve as basis for DENR policies
and support
• Support the piloting of Wildlife Insights in selected protected areas in Palawan
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• Develop the methodology for carrying capacity studies in protected areas based on the pilot
study in Sta. Cruz Islands.
SA 4: Conservation Research
Theory of Change Result: Assessments completed
• Inventory enforcement information and species-focused studies that are available from PCSDS
and BMB-WRD to prepare for the commencement of the CAPTURED study in early 2020.
• Conduct a desk review of available studies on flagship species adopted by assisted protected
areas.
Theory of Change Result: Capacity of partner colleges and universities to leverage funds,
do research and curriculum development, and disseminate research results increased
• Facilitate technical support to ongoing and proposed curriculum enhancement and development
activities of partner colleges and universities, including Mindanao State University in GenSan and
the Pampanga State Agricultural University. Monitor the delivery of STTA technical assistance
and the approval, adoption and use of the products ((syllabi, teaching tools and materials and
laboratory exercises) by partner colleges and universities.
• Support the rollout of the Environmental Law and Protection (ELP) syllabus in Mindanao (Davao
City). Collaborate with the PSCCJPI in ascertaining and documenting the adoption of the
syllabus by its member colleges and universities that attended previous rollout workshops.
• Finalize research proposals in coordination with research proponents and site teams and submit
for USAID approval. Facilitate the mobilization of the teams, the procurement of needed
equipment and provision of logistics support once they are approved. Targeted for the quarter
are:
▪ Sulu hornbill research in Malum watershed of Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi by the Philippine
Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc.
▪ Tarsier distribution, home range and habitat assessment in Mount Matutum Protected
Landscape by University of the Philippines-Institute of Biology
▪ Blue-naped parrot population and habitat study in Mount Mantalingahan Protected
Landscape
▪ Fuelwood supply and demand study in Nueva Ecija and Pampanga by the Pampanga State
Agricultural University
• Continue to provide support and monitor the progress of student researches. Before the end of
a quarter, a status check will be made on all the research awards to make sure that award
conditions are being met and that all studies will be completed before June 2020.
• Continue to facilitate support and monitor the progress of researches being undertaken by
universities and research organizations. Organize a meeting with each of the research teams in
order to be apprised on the status of each, initial findings and lessons, implementation concerns,
and plans for the presentation and publication of the studies.
• For completed or nearly completed studies, including student researches, identify opportunities
or organize activities where results can be presented and used for policy formulation or
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program development. Researches that have been completed or are expected to be completed
within the quarter are the sandfish study, ranger and community perception study, pangolin
study, and the coastal resource assessment of Eleven Islands.
• Identify research studies that will be appropriate for presentation in conferences or fora that are
co-funded or supported by Protect Wildlife.
SA 5: Wildlife Law Enforcement
Theory of Change Result: National and local enforcement capacity improved
• Design and implement two specialized trainings for DENR and allied law enforcement agencies:
(a) development of a multi-agency pool of regional trainers for environmental law enforcement;
and (b) countering cyber trading and money laundering to address online illegal wildlife trade.
• Conduct regulatory capacity building on Identifying Wildlife Products and Derivatives (Focusing
on Reptile Skins) and Techniques on Monitoring of Breeding Facilities. This training will be
facilitated by the DENR in partnership with CITES Switzerland.
• Facilitate technical and logistical support for the conduct of the fisheries and aquatic wildlife law
enforcement summit.
• Support the improvement of DENR’s wildlife rescue centers with the procurement of much
needed equipment for the National Wildlife Rescue and Research Center and for selected
WRCs in activity sites. Procure the services of an engineer-architect to prepare the physical
development and investment plan for the National Wildlife Rescue and Research Center.
• Assist the DENR in developing its program for its Enforcement Bureau.
• Complete the policy paper on wildlife forensics to serve as input to the proposed amended
Wildlife Act.
• Conduct an assessment of the existing data holdings and data management systems of DENR-
BMB wildlife rescue centers and present recommendations.
Theory of Change Result: Institutionalization of training programs at the national level to
provide continuing support to regional field teams
• Assist the NALECC SCENR in providing its initial support activities for the development of the
Wildlife Forensics Center.
• Initiate the development process for the adoption by the DENR HRDS of the courses on
wildlife crime scene forensics investigation course and the intelligence and investigation course
as part of the core curriculum for DENR enforcers.
• Initiate the development or updating of the training design for forestry law enforcement in
support of the FMB.
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Theory of Change Result: National and local coordination mechanisms for enforcement
strengthened
• Provide technical support to the development of the Integrated Enforcement Manual of
Operations
• Facilitate partnership between UPIB and PCSDS in generating spatial and genetic data from the
DNA of confiscated wildlife and wildlife products
PALAWAN
HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE QUARTER
• Advancing conservation agriculture and agroforestry in southern Palawan
• Flagship species ordinances of Quezon and Bataraza
• Support to Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Advancing Farm-Level Conservation Agriculture and Agroforestry
The zoning plan for the Mount Mantalingahan Protected Landscape and the FLUPs of five LGUs in
southern Palawan shows a total of 81,787 hectares, outside of the strict protection zone and other
conservation areas that can potentially be developed as productions areas. Within these areas are about
17,000 households which are currently engaged in subsistence and small-scale farming. Crops commonly
grown are upland rice, banana, root crops, and coconuts. It is not uncommon to find farmers who
continue to practice slash-and-burn agriculture (uma or kaingin).
There is huge potential to make these production areas in the protected area, forestlands and ancestral
domains more productive and provide upland households a more reliable source of income. One of the
strategies that the activity adopted was to directly invest in the development of some of these areas
through agroforestry. The idea was to procure and distribute quality seeds and seedlings of high-value
vegetables and fruit trees to farmers who are committed to plant and nurture them in farm lots and
home gardens that are within the defined production areas. Agroforestry will not only improve the
productivity of the farmers but also the permanent tree cover of upland production areas.
The high level of interest shown by some upland communities on previous initiatives to introduce
improved varieties of agricultural crops, such as cassava and purple yam, provided added encouragement
for the activity to jumpstart a sustainable agriculture and agroforestry program for the production zones
of the Mount Mantalingahan Protected Landscape and forestlands.
In collaboration with five municipalities in southern Palawan, the DENR-PAMO, and PCSDS, an
orientation on conservation agriculture, agroforestry and fuelwood was held in May 2019 for members
of five people’s organizations. This was followed by a series of consultations that finally covered 44
upland barangays. During these activities, farmer-participants were asked to identify the types of high
value vegetables and short, medium and long-term species for agroforestry, fuelwood production and
enrichment planting that they would be interested to grow. The final species selection however was not
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based solely on farmer preferences.
Considered as well was the agro-climatic
suitability of the area and potential
markets.
The fruit tree species that were finally
selected included durian, mangosteen,
rambutan, lanzones, avocado, pomelo,
and jackfruit. Through the community
consultations, 700 households located
across 44 barangays committed to take
part in the program. It is estimated that
about 2,500 hectares of production lands
will be placed under effective and
productive management.
This quarter, the team focused on
preparing not only the farmer recipients
but also those who are to provide
extension support to them. Technical
staff from the LGUs, DENR and PCSDS, extension staff from the agricultural offices of LGUs, and some
barangay officials went through a training of trainers course that included lectures on conservation
agriculture and agroforestry, and demonstrations on contour line planting, site preparation and farm
planning, planting techniques, and post-planting maintenance. The trainers then trained the participating
households. A total of 697 community members composed of 504 men and 193 women from the
municipalities of Bataraza, Brooke’s Point, Quezon, Rizal and Sofronio Espanola were trained.
In addition to the local trainers, a quality control sampling team was formed from among the staff
members of the LGUs, DENR, and PCSDS. This select team was trained on seedling acceptance
sampling. Working closely with Protect Wildlife’s procurement staff, the quality control sampling team
made sure that the seedlings that were bought and transported from certified nurseries outside Palawan
meet set quality standards before these are distributed to farmers. Throughout the procurement
process, the quality of the seedlings was always emphasized.
On 30 September 2019, the first shipment of 24,000 durian seedlings arrived in Puerto Princesa City and
those that passed quality control were distributed to the farmers in southern Palawan. The procurement
and distribution of the other seedlings and the expansion of planting sites will be continued in the next
planting season in 2020.
This initiative, which focused on the development of production areas, reinforces the adopted zoning
regime for the protected area and for forestlands. It aims to provide economic benefits to upland
communities, including indigenous communities. This will improve their food sources and provide stable
and regular incomes, and may therefore reduce poaching of wildlife species. It will also improve the land
cover of upland areas, including some critical watersheds that are sources of irrigation and domestic
water. While this activity is only able to cover a small percentage of the entire production zone in the
Assisted communities in southern Palawan, including
upland indigenous families, received their seedlings of durian
as part of Protect Wildlife’s agroforestry program that aims
to contribute to better livelihood opportunities for locals
and improved management of forests and forestlands.
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protected area and forestlands, it provides a model which partner
LGUs, DENR and PCSDS can continue beyond Protect Wildlife’s
engagement.
Flagship Species Ordinance
In compliance with the Palawan provincial government’s 2018
ordinance that prescribes guidelines for the selection and
declaration of flagship species of each municipality, the
municipalities of Quezon and Bataraza have approved their
respective flagship species ordinances.
Quezon’s municipal ordinance declared the Philippine Megapode
(Megapodius cumingii) or Tabon Bird as the municipality’s flagship
species. The Tabon Bird qualifies to the selection criteria and
characteristics of a flagship species as stipulated in the guidelines.
The Tabon Bird does not only promote the significance of this bird
and its habitat but also its connection with the culture and history
of Quezon. The famous and historic Tabon caves complex in
Quezon was named after this bird. The Tabon caves complex is the
site where possibly the oldest Homo sapiens fossil and the famous
“manunggul jar” were discovered by American anthropologist Dr.
Robert Fox.
According to IUCN, the Tabon Bird’s population trend is
decreasing, but the decline is not believed to be sufficiently rapid to
approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the population trend
criterion. For these reasons the species is evaluated as “Least
Concern.” The species is known to occur in the Philippines,
Indonesia and Malaysia. In Quezon, though further research needs
to be undertaken, there are sightings of Tabon Birds in the islands
and islets. Though it is not being traded illegally, the survival of its
hatchlings in the wild is low due to human consumption,
disturbance of nesting sites, mangrove conversion, and informal
settlements in the shoreline.
To help ensure the effective implementation of the ordinance, the
office of the Mayor created the Tabon Bird Implementing Team
composed of the MENRO, MAO, PCSDS, DENR, the Quezon LGU
representative to the Mount Mantalingahan PAMB, the Philippine
National Police, deputized WEO, the Department of Education, the
Palawan State University and the Western Philippines University. A
fund of ₱300,000 was appropriated for the initial implementation of
the ordinance. Thereafter, an annual appropriation shall be
allocated for the implementation of the species action plan.
Philippine megapode
(Megapodius cumingii),
locally known as Tabon bird
Nicobar pigeon
(Coelonas nicobarica),
locally known as Siete Colores
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Similarly, the municipality of Bataraza has adopted the Nicobar Pigeon (Coelonas nicobarica), locally
known as “Siete Colores” as its flagship species. The bird is known to inhabit the Ursula Island Game
Refuge and Bird Sanctuary. The IUCN believes that Nicobar Pigeon population is declining, the biggest
threats being habitat destruction and hunting for food and pet trade.
Bataraza entrusts the preparation of the species conservation action plan to the Office of the Municipal
Environment and Natural Resources, in coordination with the municipality’s Environmentally Critical
Areas Network board and the interim management board of Ursula Island Game Refuge and Bird
Sanctuary. To further strengthen the legal status of the Ursula Island as conservation area, the LGU will
support the declaration of Ursula Island as a protected area under the category of wildlife sanctuary
pursuant to the ENIPAS Act or as critical habitat under the wildlife conservation and protection act. The
Nicobar Pigeon will also be incorporated in the municipal seal.
As embodied in these municipal ordinances, the next step for both municipalities is to formulate an
action plan in consultation with key stakeholders. Environmental education and awareness, behavior
change campaigns, research, habitat management and other concerns will be key components of the
action plan.
The municipalities of Brooke’s Point, Sofronio Espanola, Rizal and Aborlan have yet to approve their
draft ordinances on their adopted flagship species.
Assistance to Puerto Princesa Subterranean River Natural Park
Towards the end of Year 3, Protect Wildlife agreed to respond to a request from Puerto Princesa City
to extend technical assistance to its ongoing effort to update the management plan of the Puerto
Princesa Subterranean River Natural Park (PPSRNP). The PPSRNP was thus added to the protected
areas in Palawan to be assisted by Protect Wildlife in Year 4.
PPSRNP is a unique mountain-to-sea ecosystem that was declared as a national park in 1971. From an
area of 3,901 hectares, the national park’s coverage was expanded to 22,202 hectares in 1999. The
park’s key natural feature is the 8.2 km-long underground river that flows directly to the sea and is
considered one of the world’s extraordinary cave systems with its magnificent rock formations. The
park was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999 because of its high biodiversity and
outstanding universal value. It is an important watershed that provides water for domestic and
agricultural uses and is the source of the water that flows into the famous underground river. It is also
the home of two indigenous groups, the Tagbanuas and Batak.
The park has also earned other distinctions and has been named as National Geological Site (2003), the
New Seven Wonders of Nature (2011) and the fifth Wetland of International Importance or Ramsar
Site in the Philippines (2012)
Threats to the park include population increase, uncontrolled tourism and commercial development,
inappropriate land-use, including the headwaters of Cabayugan and Babuyan watersheds which are
outside the park boundaries, and deforestation. Pursuant to a memorandum of agreement with the
DENR in 1992, the park is managed by the city government of Puerto Princesa.
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Unfortunately, the existing management plan of the park is outdated and needs to be improved to better
respond to current challenges and realities.
Two assessment activities were immediately undertaken by Protect Wildlife, the first was a review of
the PPSRNP’s cave management and maintenance plans and tourism operations. This task was
performed by a cave management expert, Dr. George Veni of the US National Cave and Karst Research
Institute.
The on-site technical assessment covered the underground river and four other caves within the natural
park. The study involved actual visits to the caves, discussions with staff, review of materials, observation
of tourism operations and interviews with visitors to the park. Some of the major and more immediate
recommendations presented are the following:
• Allocate funds for research.
• Study the carrying capacity of the cave; it should give primary consideration to the disturbance
of tourism on bats and birds inside the cave.
• Diversify attractions and provide longer tours to enhance visitor experience.
• Improve the environmental messaging for the public.
• Test the fungus observed on the floor of two caves as these could be health risks.
• Put in place measures for safety and emergencies.
These will ensure that the World Heritage status of the cave is maintained.
The second assessment pertained to the PES opportunities in the PPSRNP, in response to a PAMB
resolution requesting for assistance in PES development. The PAMB subsequently issued a resolution
creating a PES TWG composed of key park staff and representatives from DENR, PCSDS, City ENRO,
City Planning and Development Office and the Environmental Legal Assistance Center. The TWG is
tasked to work with Protect Wildlife and provide the data needed for the initial steps in PES
development, particularly the valuation of ecosystems services and cost and revenue analysis.
The assessment was designed to identify the ecosystem goods and services that PPSRNP provides, the
corresponding service users, and current public and private sector initiatives to manage, conserve and
protect the park. It highlighted the recreational value of the PPSRNP, and the benefits directly enjoyed
by visitors and tourists, tourism-dependent enterprises, and local communities. Other tangible goods
and services identified during the assessment were fresh water from Mount Bloomfield, food, raw
materials and non-timber products such as almaciga and honey. Most importantly, the PPSRNP is the
habitat of diverse terrestrial, aquatic and marine flora and fauna which serves as the natural habitat that
supports the tourism industry and other associated economic enterprises in Puerto Princesa City.
The contribution of tourists to the management of PPSRNP comes in the form of tourism fees. Since
2008, the park has been self-sustaining. In 2018, its net income was around ₱20 million. Park
management is not inclined to increase the entrance fees until better infrastructure facilities are put up
to systematize park operations. However, tourism-dependent enterprises in the park are currently
limited to their contribution in the form of patrolling and tree planting activities. Since these enterprises
are earning from the recreational services provided by the park, they should be able to contribute more
for the park’s protection and maintenance.
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The assessment showed mixed results with respect to community-based tourism activities. There are
some community organizations that are barely able to support their tourism operations. A more
equitable distribution of benefits across community-based tourism initiatives need to be looked into.
The result of this assessment will be discussed with PPSRNP management and selected enterprises in a
follow-up session in November 2019. The next steps in the PES are a series of activities that include the
conduct of valuation and cost and revenue analysis for the enterprises, valuation of ecosystem goods and
services using cost-based approach, willingness-to-pay assessments, negotiations, and signing of PES
agreements. In addition to PES, other technical assistance activities that are lined up for PPSRNP are
enforcement training and BCC campaigns.
OTHER PALAWAN-BASED ACTIVITIES
FOCAL
AREA/PARTNER SA ACTIVITY DATE
Mount Mantalingahan
Protected Landscape
and adjoining
forestlands
SA 3
Development of a 3D map of the Malambunga Watershed,
the major source of water of Rizal, by students from the
UP Department of Geography, in partnership with LGU
Rizal and Jose P. Rizal National High School. The 3D map
serves as a learning material for watershed and watershed
management for students.
July 1-5, 2019
Cross-
cutting
Tree planting in Mambalot-Filantropia watershed, a critical
watershed in LGU Brooke’s Point, as part of the Arbor
Day celebration of the LGU.
July 15, 2019
SA 3
Visioning and strategy setting workshop of the Mount
Mantalingahan Protected Landscape TWG for the updating
of the management plan
August 13-14, 2019
SA 3 PAMB orientation on the ENIPAS Law and its IRR for Mt.
Mantalingahan Protected Landscape August 22-23, 2019
SA 3 Comprehensive Land and Water Use Planning (CLWSP)
Workshop: Sectoral data analysis for LGU Bataraza September 16-20, 2019
SA 3
Validation of actual land and resource uses with the Punta
Baja ancestral domain as input to the preparation of the
Punta Baja ADSDPP
September 26-27, 2019
Victoria-Anepahan
Mountain Range
SA 4
Traditional entrance ceremony in Barangay Napsan, Puerto
Princesa City for the pangolin ground survey and
installation of camera traps. Barangay Napsan is the last
study plot for both methods.
July 1, 2019
SA 4
Pangolin ground survey and camera trapping in Barangay
Napsan; installation and retrieval of camera traps
July 1-10, 2019
(ground survey)
August 15-25, 2019
(camera traps)
Cleopatra’s Needle
Critical Habitat SA 3
Stakeholders’ forum, which was attended by
representatives of the barangays, City Government of
Puerto Princesa, national government agencies, CSOs, and
academe
August 13, 2019
El Nido SA 3
Training-workshop for the updating and harmonization of
the land classification data of various government agencies
and available spatial data of LGU El Nido, for the updating
of the El Nido FLUP and CLUP
August 5-8, 2019
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FOCAL
AREA/PARTNER SA ACTIVITY DATE
SA 3
Training-workshop for the analysis of current land and
resource uses in alienable and disposable (A&D) lands,
forestlands, protected areas, and municipal waters, for the
updating of the El Nido CLUP
September 9-13, 2019
Palawan-wide
SA 5
Meeting with PCSDS by forensic expert, George Phocas
(former Regional Attaché for Southeast Asia of the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service) to assess the forensics capabilities
and needs of PCSDS. .
July 23, 2019
SA 4
Palawan Research Symposium (international), which
Protect Wildlife co-funded. The Western Philippine
University presented the USAID-funded research on the
growth and survival of laboratory-produced sandfish at
different culture stages.
July 25-26, 2019
Cross-
cutting
Complementation planning workshop with PCSDS to
prepare a joint work plan for Protect Wildlife’s Year 4 July 30-31, 2019
SA 5
Enforcement operations coaching and mentoring on
intelligence and investigation for the PCSDS enforcement
team, including a BRAIN systems workshop on Module 2
(Sharing Hub, Intelligence, Enforcement, Litigation and
Database) and Module 3.
August 5-8, 2019
Cross-
cutting
Palawan Marine Protected Area Summit 2019. Protect
Wildlife made a presentation on jurisdiction and law
enforcement in marine and coastal areas in Palawan. August 19-20, 2019
SA 4
Presentation of the PCSDS-Protect Wildlife pangolin study
design and status in a workshop organized by the
Zoological Society of London’s Safeguarding the Philippine
Pangolin Program.
September 5-6, 2019
SA 1
PCSDS provincial communications planning workshop to
assist PCSDS and LGUs develop a communication plan for
the next 5 years.
September 9-13, 2019
SA 5 Enforcement planning with Palawan protected area
managers
September 30-October 1,
2019
PLANS FOR NEXT QUARTER
SA 1: Behavior Change Communication
Theory of Change Result: Foundational knowledge improved
• Support C4C trainees in southern Palawan to refine their mini-BCCs to support compliance
with the zoning in approved FLUPs.
• Assist PCSDS in developing biodiversity conservation messages for the Biodiversity Resource
Center, a facility that will serve as an environmental education hub highlighting the value of
biodiversity in Palawan and the threats it faces, such as wildlife crimes. Facilitate the provision of
information and communication equipment and materials to the Center.
• Assist in the enhancement of conservation messages for the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and
Conservation Center in Puerto Princesa City
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Theory of Change Result: Improved community attitudes toward conservation
• Assist LGU Quezon in the development of a conservation action plan for the Tabon bird, which
the LGU has adopted as its flagship species.
Theory of Change Result: Improved institutional and private sector attitudes toward
conservation
• With SA 5, assist PCSDS in developing and launching a wild and alive campaign in Puerto
Princesa’s airport, seaport and bus and public vehicle terminals.
• Support a PES campaign for Rizal that targets the water users.
SA 2: Conservation Financing
Theory of Change Result: Available conservation financing arrangements are identified and
realigned to support conservation
• Review the implementation status of El Nido’s ordinance on its ecotourism development fund
and recommend schemes and arrangements that will allow efficient collection of fees, timely
reporting and re-investment of part of the funds in conservation activities.
Theory of Change Result: Government and CSOs implement financing arrangements
• Assist LGUs of Narra, Taytay and San Vicente enact ordinances or issue resolutions that
formally adopt the PES scheme for their waterworks systems. Mentor the LGUs in the
development of business plans for their waterworks systems, and adopt ring-fencing and PES
fund management guidelines that include re-investment of PES revenues in conservation
activities.
• Provide technical support on cost and revenue analysis and cost-based resource valuation of
ecosystem services for specific ecosystem-linked enterprises in Puerto Princesa Subterranean
River National Park. Carry out the relevant PES modules to guide the enterprises and the PAMB
in developing the PES scheme for the park.
Theory of Change Result: Existing and new funds established for investments supporting
biodiversity conservation
• Monitor PES revenue generation and utilization of past and new PES initiatives
• Facilitate implementation of the three-year work and financial plan for PES re-investment in
Tigaplan watershed and other critical watersheds in Brooke’s Point. Document the process of
implementation.
• Facilitate the completion, approval and implementation of the three-year work and financial plan
for PES revenue re-investment in Malambunga watershed in Rizal. Document the process of
implementation.
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Theory of Change Result: Improved value chains for livelihoods and enterprises generates
revenues
• Assess potential expansion areas for purple yam production in Brooke’s Point, Quezon and Rizal
for livelihood support by Sunlight Foods Corporation. Replicate the training on ube seedling
production and planting in these expansion sites.
• Assess the feasibility of supplying assisted cassava farmers in southern Palawan with appropriate
technology for the chipping and drying of cassava for the local market.
• Assess the level of development of assisted people’s organizations and social enterprises and
develop a capability building program for PO strengthening and enterprise management.
• Conduct training for LGU extension workers and farmers on conservation farming and
sustainable vegetable production for target recipients of vegetable seeds. Distribute vegetable
seeds to farmer cooperators.
Theory of Change Result: Social, economic and environmental benefits from communities,
revenue for LGUs and profit/goodwill for private sector generated
• Monitor the number of farmer-households benefitted by the supported enterprises and other
assistance to increase farm production and start to document benefit flows.
SA 3: Conservation and Governance
Theory of Change Result: Increased capacity of relevant government agencies, LGUs,
PAMBs and CSOs in integrated resource planning and management
• Facilitate the completion of the zone-based management plan of Mount Mantalingahan Protected
Landscape
• Facilitate the completion of the El Nido-Taytay Managed Resource Protected Area, with clear
financing arrangements and enforcement arrangements. Continue to provide assistance to the El
Nido TWG in completing the succeeding modules on FLUP cum CLUP.
• Facilitate the preparation and completion of the management plan for Cleopatra’s Needle
Critical Habitat.
Theory of Change Result: LGUs co-lead with DENR in conservation and enforcement
efforts
• With CENROs and PCSDS, facilitate the formulation of a unified enforcement plan for the
Mount Mantalingahan, El Nido and Cleopatra’s Needle management plan. Provide assistance in
the development and adoption of enforcement coordination protocols and an enforcement
operations plan that will serve as a guide to all enforcement units and agencies operating in the
protected area and forest lands in coordination of enforcement operations and reporting of
wildlife and environmental crimes.
• Assist PAMOs develop a database that will capture enforcement actions within the protected
area and allow their analysis in aid of enforcement planning.
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Theory of Change Result: Professional development of WEOs, enforcement groups and
LGU zoning officers is supported
• Train additional LGU-based and community WEOs in southern and northern Palawan and
facilitate the deputation of trained WEOs by PCSDS.
• In collaboration with PENRO and PCSDS, provide mentoring and networking support to
improve the enforcement practices and systems of WEOs.
SA 4: Conservation Research
Theory of Change Result: Capacity of universities to leverage funds, do research and
curriculum development, and disseminate research results increased
• Complete data collection, analysis and report writing for the Philippine pangolin research by
Katala Foundation.
• Complete the enhanced Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Bachelor of Science
in Marine Biology curricula, syllabi and teaching materials for partner universities for submission
to the respective academic councils or board of regents.
• Complete the teaching materials and training of faculty for the Environmental Law and
Protection course offering of Palawan State University.
Theory of Change Result: Science-based information for policy-makers, program designers
and enforcement agencies
• Present the pangolin research results to the PCSD Environment and Natural Resources
Committee. With PCSDS, organize forum and discussions with the LGUs that cover Victoria-
Anepahan mountain range and with other organizations undertaking similar pangolin studies for
the formulation of a pangolin conservation and communication support program for Victoria-
Anepahan and for the entire Palawan.
SA 5: Wildlife Law Enforcement
Theory of Change Result: National and local law enforcement capacity improved
• Continue support in the development of BRAIN system for PCSDS.
• Follow up on the flagship species ordinances of southern and northern Palawan municipalities
and orient them on the formulation of conservation action plans for their flagship species.
• Finalize and propose the adoption of the law enforcement protocols for Mount Mantalingahan
Protected Landscape
• With SA 1, support the establishment of an evidence museum and the PCSDS Biodiversity
Resource Center.
• Support consultative meetings and workshops organized by the PCSDS and the provincial
government toward the operationalization of PalaWEN.
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Theory of Change Result: Local enforcement improved
• Assist field units of national enforcement agencies and southern Palawan LGUs organize and
analyze data on enforcement actions for use in internal assessment of enforcement performance
and effects of technical assistance, and in planning enforcement operations.
ZAMBOANGA CITY-SULU ARCHIPELAGO
HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE QUARTER
• Finalization of the Zamboanga City FLUP
• Commencement of Malum Watershed Management plan
• Full swing implementation of three research projects in Zamboanga City and Tawi-Tawi
Finalization of Zamboanga City FLUP and Watershed Management Plans
This quarter, Protect Wildlife continued to guide the TWG in finalizing the projected land use and land
cover of Zamboanga City’s forestlands at the end of the FLUP plan. This will determine the investments
that will be needed to bring about the desired forest cover. Through a series of workshops, the TWG
also carefully reviewed the chapters of the draft FLUP, particularly on infrastructure to ensure that these
support, rather than threaten, conservation efforts in critical watersheds.
The FLUP document is now ready to be finalized and be subjected to technical review by the DENR
Region 9 FLUP technical review committee in November 2019.
The priority investments contained in the draft FLUP were considered in the Executive Legislative
Agenda Formulation Workshop of the City LGU. The draft FLUP was also presented to the City
Development Council, which endorsed it to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for approval and for integration
into the city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Parallel to the completion of the FLUP was the finalization of the management plans for the Ayala and
Manicahan watersheds, and the mangrove areas in Barangays Mampang and Talon-talon. These
management plans will be the basis for the issuance of community tenure instruments in the forestlands
and will facilitate the implementation of the FLUP. For mangrove areas, the TWG decided to upgrade
the coverage of the management framework plan to include the Central Mangrove Forests which
extends to five barangays. Like the FLUP, the draft watershed management plans and central mangrove
forest framework plan are under review by the respective TWGs.
Planning the Management of Malum Watershed
The Malum watershed is cited as the most ecologically and economically important watershed in Tawi-
Tawi mainland. The area is spread over approximately 7,451 hectares, straddling both the Panglima
Sugala and Languyan municipalities. It is composed of five sub-watersheds that are mostly covered with
secondary growth dipterocarp forest. The watershed is an important source of water for Panglima
Sugala, with a rich terrestrial biodiversity. It is the habitat of endemic species of birds, particularly the
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Sulu Hornbill (Anthracoceros montani), locally called tawsi, of which the few remaining individuals were
seen in the upper section of the largest sub-watershed within Panglima Sugala.
In view of these, there have been efforts to formulate a management and development plan for the
watershed for which a Technical Working Group was created in 2018. More recently, the CENRO-
ARMM delineated a proposed 3,607-hectare biodiversity and wildlife sanctuary area nestled between
two watersheds. Other than the fact that a large part of the watershed is alienable and disposable
(A&D) land, there is hardly any information on hand that could be used as a good basis in preparing
watershed management plans.
Protect Wildlife is assisting Panglima Sugala and the BARMM in preparing the Malum watershed
management plan, focusing on three watersheds that are within the jurisdiction of Panglima Sugala. The
initial challenge was to generate important planning information from key informants from the
communities. To address this, Protect Wildlife embarked on a hands-on training for TWG members on
the techniques of community mapping. The team provided guidance to the TWG members in actual
community mapping with the participation of key community stakeholders. Through the exercise, a set
of thematic maps were produced including a validated land use map for each of the barangays within the
three watersheds.
During the exercise, the stakeholders were also asked to identify the benefits they derive from the
natural resource in the area and the problems and issues encountered by the community in relation to
natural resource and actual land use. This provided the entry point for educating the stakeholders about
the concept of watersheds, the water cycle and ecosystems services.
A next step would be generating a consensus on the planning area that will be based both on biophysical
features and some political considerations. The Sulu Hornbill study that is expected to commence next
quarter will be useful to validate the extent of the Sulu Hornbill habitat that will need to be placed under
protection and conservation.
Research Activities in Zamboanga City and Tawi-Tawi
Three major research studies are current ongoing in Zamboanga City and Tawi-Tawi. They are a
combination of terrestrial and coastal and marine studies, two of which will have significant impacts on
the livelihoods of coastal communities.
Coastal Resource Assessment of Eleven Islands. The Eleven Islands is a cluster of islands and islets
that belong to Barangays Panubigan and Dita of Zamboanga City. In addition to its rich fisheries
resources, the Eleven Islands is increasingly being recognized for its raw natural beauty. The Zamboanga
City government has thus decided to classify Eleven Islands as an eco-tourism growth area. The city
LGU however admits that current information remains insufficient to put in place effective and
sustainable coastal resource management and eco-tourism programs. Lacking are assessments on the
status of fishery resources and the coastal habitats in these islands, the need for management and
conservation of critical coastal resources, and the potential impacts on these resources of plans of the
city to promote Eleven Islands as an eco-tourism destination.
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The Zamboanga State College of Marine
Sciences and Technology has been tasked
to lead this assessment, which is organized
into three components: biophysical
(habitats, water quality and bathymetry),
fisheries and aquaculture, and
sociocultural and economic. With a team
of about 10 faculty members and 2 city
LGU staff, the assessment commenced in
July 2019. It started with community
consultations in the two barangays and
ocular visits to establish suitable sampling
sites and stations. The consultations were led
by the research team and participated in by
barangay officials, representatives from the
Office of the City Agriculture Office, City
Tourism office, and DENR Region 9. The
Barangay officials highlighted the urgency of
declaring the Eleven Islands as a marine
protected area to address concerns related to
illegal fishing, unregulated seaweed farming and tourism.
Before the team could be fully mobilized, several training and orientation sessions had to be held to
equip the sub-study leaders, research assistants, laboratory aides and data enumerators with the skills
needed for the upcoming data gathering activity. The training sessions included lectures, demonstrations
and hands-on application of the assessment methods and data handling relevant to each of the
components. The Fisheries and Aquaculture team had a special training from BFAR on fisheries stock
assessment methods.
At the end of this quarter, all assessments activities were in full swing. Data collection activities are
expected to be completed in early November.
Seaweed Study in Tawi-Tawi. Tawi-Tawi is a major seaweed producer and is said to contribute
about 85% of the total seaweeds export of the country. Nine of the 11 Tawi-Tawi municipalities
produce seaweeds. It is estimated that about 5,200 households depend on the seaweeds industry in
Tawi-Tawi. Available data indicate that seaweed production in Tawi-Tawi has been declining. The decline
in attributed to a number of factors, among them the occurrence of the “ice-ice” disease. This is
exacerbated by the declining quality of seedling material. Low-quality seedling materials result in low
plant growth, low biomass, and low quality of carrageenan. Low-quality planting materials are also more
prone to diseases such as “ice-ice”.
Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography (MSU-TCTO) was at
one time successful in the use of micro-propagation technologies to produce quality seaweed planting
materials in its seaweed cultivars laboratory. It however it lost its collection of micro-propagules and
sporelings in 2016. Protect Wildlife is providing it the opportunity to rebuild its collection and enable it
Underwater survey by the team from Zamboanga
State College of Marine Sciences and Technology
provides data on marine and coastal biodiversity and
habitats that can be found in Eleven Islands in
Zamboanga City.
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to provide the much-needed support to the seaweed industry of Tawi-Tawi. Its designation by the
BFAR-BARMM as the Seaweeds Center of BARMM strengthens its position to lead the research and
technology development on seaweeds in the region.
In June 2019, the MSU-TCTO team started the collection of seaweed cultivars from a barangay in LGU
Panglima Sugala, which is a major seaweed producer in the province. Last July, the team proceeded to
collect seaweed cultivars from another barangays in Panglima Sugala. Four varieties of seaweeds were
collected, namely: Kappaphycus alvarezii var. Tambalang brown, Tambalang red, and Tambalang green,
and Kappaphycus striatus var. Katunay green. Aside from these target seaweed cultivars, an additional
variety of Kappaphycus striatus locally known as Subul-Subul black was collected in one of the sitios.
From these collections, branch cultures were prepared and maintained in preparation for
micropropagules production. The growth of branch cultures is monitored every week. They are cleaned
and culture media are replaced every week.
Seaweed samples collected in Barangay Tondon, Panglima Sugala by the research team from Mindanao State University-Tawi-
Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography
The micro-propagation of the collected seaweed samples will be performed after determining the
growth rate of the seaweed branch cultures and the rheological characteristics of the carrageenan.
Seaweed samples with the highest or better growth performance and/or better carrageenan quality will
be chosen for micro-propagation. Currently, results showed that the seaweeds K. striatus var Katunay
are candidates for micro-propagation as they are exhibiting high growth rate. Growth performance will
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be monitored for a period of two months following the protocol established by Dr. Jumelita Romero, a
seaweed expert that the Protect Wildlife engaged to mentor the MSU-TCTO team.
As of end of September 2019, the seaweed research team is maintaining 685 jars of seaweed branch
cultures collected from Barangays Boan and Tondon, Panglima Sugala. Collection of seaweed samples
from the third study site, will soon commence. The MSU-TCTO team will also be soon preparing for
the outplanting of the cultivars in a land-based nursery within the MSU campus.
Philippine Eagle Study in Pasonanca Natural Park. The Pasonanca Natural Park in Zamboanga
City is one of the last remaining intact lowland dipterocarp forests within Mindanao Island. The park has
approximately 12,107 ha of secondary and old growth dipterocarp forests. It is at the same time a Key
Biodiversity Area (KBA) and an Important Bird Area (IBA PH112), having at least 142 species of birds
(CI, Haribon, DENR 2008; Paguntalan et. Al. on 2011).
The park is one of the only few eagle habitats within the Zamboanga Peninsula. The heavily guarded and
protected park might be serving as a “source population” of young eagles that eventually re-colonize
“unprotected” territories elsewhere along the forest corridor. While evidence of eagle existence has
been observed, a nest has yet to be found inside the park.
The objective of the research is to delineate at least two eagle nesting sites within the park and do
behavioral observations of the resident eagles and their young. The PEF is to work with partners (i.e.
DENR, PAMO, Zamboanga City LGU, ZCWD, and researchers from the academe) in developing an
eagle education and conservation program for Pasonanca Natural Park.
From August 20 to 22, 2019, the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) team conducted inception meetings
with partners in Zamboanga City. They met with the PENRO Zamboanga Sibugay, Pasonanca Protected
Area Management Office (PAMO), Zamboanga City Water District, and the Barangay Captain of
Barangay Pasonanca, to formally kick start the Philippine eagle research and conservation project
through a presentation of the research plans and timeline of activities.
The team also met with the Watershed Management team of ZCWD at their Banwang BMS station in
Sitio Canucutan, Barangay Upper Pasonanca. The planning session included the identification of
participants from the ZCWD to the proposed 12-day field reconnaissance that includes determining the
general mode of operating. It was agreed that all personnel identified as guides or porters will come
from the pool of security guards of the park who are under the supervision of the ZCWD. By limiting
guides and porter work to the water district guards, public knowledge of confidential information (e.g.
eagle location, trails, etc.) will be avoided.
The team also met with the following partners: Universidad de Zamboanga, Ateneo de Zamboanga
University, Western Mindanao State University, and the Office of City Environment and Natural
Resources (OCENR) of Zamboanga City LGU. Discussions included how each institution can provide
assistance on the activity and how this collaboration would greatly benefit their competence in
biodiversity conservation. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between PEF and partners is being
drafted to seal the partnership.
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After the inception meetings, a two-week
expedition, from 21 August to 1
September 2019, was conducted by a
composite team of researchers within the
Pasonanca Natural Park to identify
suitable Philippine Eagle survey sites
within the park. The team members were
from the PEF, the DENR Region 9, and
the Zamboanga City Water District
(ZCWD). The reconnaissance surveys
were done in four identified Biodiversity
Monitoring System (BMS) sites within the
park where sightings, encounters, and
evidence of eagle presence (i.e. feather
molts) have been recorded. Several
observation posts or vantage points were
successfully identified during the
expedition.
To build local capacities for Philippine Eagle field research and conservation within the Zamboanga
peninsula, a three-day workshop on Raptor Field Research and Management Techniques Focusing on the
Great Philippine Eagle was held, 16 to 18 September 2019 in Zamboanga City.
This activity was attended by more than 30 participants from a mix of Zamboanga City Water District
forest guards, local government units (DENR PENRO, CENRO, PAMO, OCENR and City Veterinarian’s
Office) and academe researchers. The training course was designed as a capacity-building exercise for
PEF’s research partners within the peninsula.
Using an experiential learning approach, participants were trained through a combination of lectures,
hands-on participation and actual field survey at the Upper Pasonanca area. Course topics included basic
biology and ecology of Philippine Eagles; raptor identification and nest survey techniques; diet and
breeding behavior research techniques, trapping and tagging of eagles; and basic telemetry data analyses,
among others.
A series of six-week expeditions to search for nest trees and do telemetry studies of residents eagles
that may be found is now scheduled.
Philippine Eagle Foundation taught practical skills on
raptor field research and management techniques to
partners in Zamboanga City, as part of the USAID-funded
research on the Philippine eagle in Pasonanca Natural Park
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OTHER ZAMBOANGA CITY-SULU ARCHIPELAGO-BASED ACTIVITIES
FOCAL AREA/
PARTNER SA ACTIVITY DATE
Great and Little
Sta. Cruz Islands
Protect Landscape
and Seascape
SA 2,
SA 3 and
SA 4
Workshop to address funding gaps and research and extension support
needs in the updated management plan of the Sta. Cruz Islands protected
area. Participants represented the academe, DENR, PAMO, OCENR,
OCA and CSOs.
July 17-19,
2019
SA 2,
SA 3 and
SA 5
Sta. Cruz Islands PAMB meeting where several resolutions were issued:
(a) approval of the Operations Manual for the protected area, with
enforcement protocols; (b) endorsement to the Zamboanga City Mayor
the implementation of the increase in entrance fee to Santa Cruz Islands
from P20 to P100, and (c) approval of the tripartite MOU on the
management and utilization of the DENR Biodiversity Learning Center
located in Little Sta. Cruz Island by the ZSCMST and LGU Zamboanga
City.
August 8,
2019
SA 3
Reconnaissance of Sta. Cruz Islands and interviews with stakeholders
(community leaders, boat operators, women community member, PAMO,
OCENR and City Tourism Office, private tour operator) for the carrying
capacity study of four eco-tourism sites in the protected area: beach area
(with marine turtle nesting sites), mangrove trekking areas, lagoon and
dive sites.
September
16-18, 2019
Pasonanca Natural
Park
SA 2,
SA 3 and
SA 4
Workshop to address funding gaps and research and extension support
needs in the updated management plan of the Pasonanca Natural Park.
Participants represented the academe, DENR, PAMO, OCENR, OCA
Zamboanga City Water District and CSOs.
Zamboanga City
SA 3
Executive-Legislative Agenda Formulation Workshop of the City
Government of Zamboanga. The Protect Wildlife recommended the
inclusion of the funding needs of priority investments identified in the
Zamboanga City FLUP and the management plans of Pasonanca Natural
Park and Sta. Cruz Islands protected area.
July 24-26,
2019
SA 3
Consultation-workshop for the preparation of a Provincial/City BSAP for
Zamboanga Sibugay and Zamboanga City. The activity was attended by
representatives from DENR Region 9, Zamboanga City LGU, DENR-BMB,
and the academe.
August 1-2
2019
SA 3
Orientation-seminar on “Enhancing capacities of PAMBs and Protected
Area Managers on ENIPAS (RA 11038) and its IRR (DAO 2019-05) for
Pasonanca Natural Park and Sta. Cruz Islands Protected Landscape and
Seascape.” This is a joint activity of DENR Region 9 and LGU-Zamboanga
City.
August 8,
2019
SA 3
and SA 5
Public hearing on the Environment Code of Zamboanga City. Provisions
on mangrove forestlands, local conservation areas, and sustainable
conservation financing, including PES, were proposed by Protect Wildlife
for inclusion in the draft code.
September
5-6, 2019
Tawi-Tawi /
BARMM
Cross-
cutting
Orientation on the Status of the Management of Protected Areas
organized by the DENR Region 9 and the Ministry of Environment,
Natural Resources & Energy (MENRE) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
July 3-4,
2019
Cross-
cutting
Protect Wildlife participated in Mindanao State University’s Golden Jubilee
Science and Trade Fair, which featured protected species indicated in the
Wildlife Act, particularly, sea turtles, marine mammals, sharks and rays,
and the Sulu hornbill.
July 31-
August 2,
2019
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FOCAL AREA/
PARTNER SA ACTIVITY DATE
SA 3
Meeting between DENR Region 9 and LGU officials of Turtle Islands to
orient the latter on the ENIPAS Act, Wildlife Conservation Act, and the
Management Plan of the Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary. DENR Region 9
Director Krisma Rodriguez presided the meeting.
August 13,
2019
SA 3
Community mapping workshop with members of the TWG for the
validation of land uses within the Malum Watershed in Panglima Sugala,
Tawi-Tawi. This is part of the formulation of the Malum watershed plan.
September
11-13, 2019
Cross-
cutting
Meeting between Mindanao Development Authority (MINDA) Secretary
Manuel Piñol and local chief executives and the Governor of Tawi-Tawi.
Protect Wildlife helped in briefing the secretary and LGU chief executives
on the Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary and the ecotourism project
funded by TIEZA.
September
18, 2019
Cross-
cutting
Presentation by Dr. Filemon Romero on “Environmental Investments in
Securing Bio-cultural Diversity of Tawi-Tawi: Model for Bangsamoro
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao,” with focus on the technical
assistance of Protect Wildlife to the province, at the 8th Annual
Conference on Environmental Science that was hosted by Mindanao State
University- Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography.
September
19, 2019
Isabela City SA 3
Courtesy call on the new Isabela City Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin Hataman
to apprise her on the DENR and Protect Wildlife-assisted FLUP activity in
Isabela City.
July 30,
2019
Zamboanga State
College on Marine
Science and
Technology
SA 4
Formal handover of reference books, laptops, printer, wet suits and
booties to ZSCMST for the research activity in Eleven Islands. College
President Jaime Jalon received the materials (second set provided to the
college) on behalf of the research team.
September
17, 2019
SA 4
Workshop with ZSCMST school administrators and faculty members for
the continuing enhancement of the Marine Biology, Fisheries, and
Environmental Science courses. The activity included the testing of
teaching materials in a classroom setting.
September
17-19, 2019
SA 4
Meeting between Protect Wildlife and ZSCMST research team to review
progress of research activities and research methods, discuss
implementation concerns and plan next steps.
September
20, 2019
Philippine Eagle
Foundation SA 4
Formal handover of bird observation gear and other equipment to the PEF
for use in their expedition to the Pasonanca Natural Park.
September
17, 2019
PLANS FOR NEXT QUARTER
SA 1: Behavior Change Communication
Theory of Change Result: Foundational knowledge improved
• Design and complete a qualitative KAP survey for Pasonanca Natural Park.
Theory of Change Result: Improved community attitudes toward conservation
• Relaunch the Protect Our Paradise campaign for Santa Cruz Islands.
• Launch a BCC campaign in Pasonanca Natural Park and install BCC billboards and signages
together with eco-trekking directional markers and infographics
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• Develop a local Wild and Alive campaign for Turtle Islands, including a flipchart on marine turtle
species.
• Set up the Tawi-Tawi cascade of Wild and Alive Campaign at Zamboanga seaport and Bongao
airport and seaport and other strategic areas in Bongao.
SA 2: Conservation Financing
Theory of Change Result: Existing and new funds established for investments supporting
biodiversity conservation
• Monitor and analyze IPAF and PES revenues generated and utilized in the two protected areas
and in Bud Bongao Forest Park
Theory of Change Result: Partners initiate and implement financing arrangements
• Asses the organizational development level of the MASEPLA and SISBA and recommend suitable
organizational strengthening and management training for them.
SA 3: Conservation and Governance
Theory of Change Result: Increased capacity of relevant government agencies, LGUs,
protected area management boards and CSOs in integrated resource planning and
management
• Facilitate the completion of the FLUP of Zamboanga City and its endorsement to the
Sangguniang Panglunsod and DENR Region 9 for approval.
• Finalize the management plan for Bud Bongao Forest Park and submit to the Sanguniang Bayan
for approval and budget allocation
• Complete all data and map analysis for the FLUP of Isabela City.
• Complete the assessment and mapping of the Malum Watershed in Panglima Sugala LGU
• Complete the draft of the Ayala Manicahan watershed management plans and the framework
plan for the central mangrove forestlands of Zamboanga City
• Provide orientation and guidance in preparing the BSAP for Zamboanga City and Zamboanga
Sibugay
Theory of Change Result: LGUs co-lead with DENR in conservation and enforcement
efforts
• Start the installation of buoys to demarcate and protect the coral reefs in Santa Cruz Islands
• Facilitate discussions between DENR Region 9 and Zamboanga City LGU and identification of
priority actions with respect to their co-management agreement for the Ayala and Manicahan
Watersheds, the activation of watershed management councils, and policy and strategies for
tenure issuance considering property rights issues in these two watersheds.
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Theory of Change Result: PAMB formulates improved policies for better protected area
management
• Assist PAMB craft policies for the delineation and demarcation of the boundaries of
protection/conservation areas in the Pasonanca Natural Park
• Complete the carrying capacity study of Sta. Cruz Islands and present to the PAMB for
consideration.
• Support the preparations and holding of the Mindanao PAMB Network Summit in Zamboanga
City.
SA 4: Conservation Research
Theory of Change Result: Capacity of universities to leverage funds, do research and
curriculum development, and disseminate research results increased
• Complete the research projects on coastal resource assessment for marine protected area
establishment in Eleven Islands in Zamboanga City
• Continue to provide logistics support to Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of
Technology and Oceanography for their seaweeds research, and to the Philippine Eagle
Foundation for their expeditions to the Pasonanca Natural Park.
• Assist the Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. in the mobilization of their
research team and provide logistics support to their research activities in Panglima Sugala, Tawi-
Tawi.
• Organize a workshop for the preparation of instructional materials for the Bachelor of Science
in Environmental Science program of the Western Mindanao State University.
• Monitor the progress of the ZSCMST in completing the syllabus and teaching tools and materials
for their Marine Biology program.
• Conduct training of faculty and development of teaching tools and materials on the
Environmental Law and Protection subjects of the BS Criminology courses of five partner
colleges and universities in Zamboanga and Sulu Archipelago (WMSU, UZ, SCC, TRAC and
MIT)
• Confirm interest of Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and
Oceanography and/or BFAR ARMM or NFRDI on updating their assessment data on the
Napoleon wrasse. Also confirm interest of the MSU-TCTO in conducting a mangrove
assessment in Simalak.
Theory of Change Result: Science-based information for policy-makers, program designers
and enforcement agencies produced
• Initiate discussions with the Tourism Office and Agriculture Office of Zamboanga City LGU on
the presentation of the results of the coastal resource assessment done by ZSCMST.
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SA 5: Wildlife Law Enforcement
Theory of Change Result: National and local enforcement capacities to detect, inspect and
prosecute improved
• Develop and carry out a sustainable capacity building program for the Composite Fisheries Law
Enforcement Team and the Zamboanga City Anti-Wildlife Trafficking Task Force, including
Office of the City Agriculturist and Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources as
coordinating centers for enforcement reports, database and holding of quarterly meetings.
• Conduct of a refresher course for the Pasonanca Forest Guards for the renewal of their
deputation as Wildlife Enforcement Officers
• Organize the signing of Tawi-Tawi Anti-Wildlife Trafficking Task Force covenant.
• Conduct enforcement coaching and flagship species orientation in Panglima Sugala.
Theory of Change Result: Local enforcement improved
• Finalize the Manual of Operations for the PAMBs of Pasonanca Natural Park and Santa Cruz
Islands.
• Finalize enforcement protocol of Pasonanca Natural Park and CFLET of Zamboanga City
• Coach and mentor the PAMO of Santa Cruz Islands and Bantay Kalikasan members to improve
operations and enforcement practices in Santa Cruz Islands, including simulation exercises.
GENSAN-SARANGANI-SOUTH COTABATO (REGION 12)
HIGHLIGHT FOR THE QUARTER
• Payment for Ecosystem Services-Roll-out in Sarangani Bay and South Cotabato
Payment for Ecosystem Services Roll-Out
Since Year 3, Protect Wildlife’s PES activities in Region 12 has focused on enterprises that are
dependent on the Mount Matutum Protected Landscape for various ecosystem goods and services. To
date, more than 70 enterprise have been reached and have indicated interest to be involved in the
process. These consist of water districts, LGU-managed water system, rural waterworks associations
(RWSAs), resorts, industrial plantations, and agri-industries. The experience in Mount Matutum
provided the opportunity to test and refine both the process and the tools that the activity has
developed, from it PES work in its other sites, operationalize a PES system.
This quarter, 31 new Water Utilities have signified their interest and willingness to participate in the
modular training for PES establishment while ten other enterprises from the previous batches of assisted
enterprises have reached the negotiated stage and are reviewing the proposed Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) with the DENR 12, Mount Matutum PAMB and local government units. These MOAs
are expected to be signed in the next quarter by the parties involved.
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Encouraged by these results, the PAMB of Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape issued a resolution
enjoining enterprises and businesses that depend on ecosystems goods and services from Mount
Matutum to enter into PES agreements with DENR and LGUs. The interest that these enterprises has
shown is far beyond the expectation of the MMPL-PAMB, who in 2012 issued a resolution for the
collection of PES but was not successful.
The success in piloting PES in Mt. Matutum has created interest from the DENR, and the South
Cotabato and Sarangani Provinces to help rollout out the PES technical assistance. Before the quarter
ended, Protect Wildlife carried out an initial PES assessment in Sarangani Bay in collaboration with the
Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape PAMO and Sarangani Provincial Environment Office. The results of
the assessment show the potential of generating PES revenues from those who are dependent on the
resources of the bay, among them the operators of fishpond (milkfish and shrimps), floating cages,
recreation areas and resorts. Follow-on activities to the assessment will be implemented next quarter.
In South Cotabato, there is interest from the Provincial Environmental Management Office to lead PES
implementation in the Allah Valley Protected Landscape.
OTHER GENSAN-SARANGANI-SOUTH COTABATO-BASED ACTIVITIES
FOCAL
AREA/PARTNER SA ACTIVITY DATE
Sarangani Bay Protected
Seascape
SA 3
Training on Integrated Conservation and Development for
community members of coastal barangays of Sarangani
province and Gen. Santos City, in partnership with the
Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape PAMO and LGUs.
July 15-19, 2019
(Kiamba);
July 22-26, 2019 (Glan)
August 12-14, 2019
(Maitum); August 14-
16, 2019 (Maasim);
August 19-23, 2019
(Malapatan and Alabel
and GenSan City);
September 16-20,
2019 (Glan, Malapatan,
and Alabel – Part 2);
September 23-27,
2019 (Kiamba Part2)
SA 5
Enforcement Operations Protocol and Manual of Operations
Workshop for Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape. The
activity was attended by DENR Region 12, DA-BFAR,
Philippine Coast Guard, and officials of coastal barangays
along Sarangani Bay.
August 13-15, 2019
SA 5 Orientation for the Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape and
member LGUs on the adoption of flagship species September 18, 2019
SA 1
Writeshop of C4C graduates to prepare BCC campaign
proposals for Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape. The C4C
graduates are from Sarangani Province, Sarangani Bay PAMO,
and staff of RD Foundation and CLAFI.
August 20-23, 2019
SA 1
International Coastal Clean-up in General Santos City. The
activity set up its Perya para sa Konserbasyon games in
Veranza Mall, Lagao, General Santos City.
September 23-27,
2019
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SA 1 Participation at the Raptors Festival in Sarangani Province.
The festival will continue until October 5, 2019. September 27, 2019
SA 2
PES assessment in Sarangani Bay. The Municipal ENROs,
Planning Office, Economic and Enterprise Office, Tourism
Office, and representatives from the Sarangani Bay Protected
Seascape-PAMO and local PENRO of Sarangani Province
attended the activity.
September 10-12,
2019
Mt. Matutum Protected
Landscape
SA 1
Youth for Environment in Schools Organizations Yes-O
camp for students in schools surrounding Mount Matutum
held in Polomolok, South Cotabato. The campers were
engaged in environmental awareness activities and
materials—activity book, song, logo, and puppet script—with
conservation messages.
September 20-22,
2019
SA 1
C4C support to the Flom’lok Annual Festival in LGU
Polomolok, South Cotabato. Protect Wildlife sponsored and
installed two environmental campaign billboards at the
entrance and exit of the festival area.
September 7-10, 2019
SA 3
Writeshop (Part 1) for the drafting of the Management Plan
of Mount Matutum Protected Landscape by the MMPL-
TWG.
August 13-14, 2019
SA 3
Presentation to the Mount Matutum Protected Landscape
PAMB of updates on the protected area management plan
and PES. The PAMB issued a resolution creating a PAMB-
TWG on PES.
August 20, 2019
SA 2
Meeting with the Mount Matutum Integrated Conservation
and Development (MICADEV) Cluster of the Coalition of
Social Development Organizations (CSDO) in South
Cotabato on FSSI financing and technical assistance from
Protect Wildlife
August 13, 2019
SA 4 FGD and Collection of species of folklore medicinal plants in
Barangay Miasong, Tupi, South Cotabato
August 15-17,2019
SA 5 Orientation for the Mount Matutum Protected Landscape
and member LGUs on the adoption of flagship species September 18, 2019
Sarangani Province
SA 2
Support to the Philippine Rural Development Project’s
(PRDP) Package of Technology training for 6 clusters of
abaca farmers in Sarangani Province (3 Batches)
September 10-18,
2019
SA 2
3rd Abaca Stakeholders Forum held in Kiamba, Sarangani in
partnership with DA-PRDP, PhilFIDA, Sarangani PLGU, and
the Maligang Upland Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative
(UMFMPC). Protect Wildlife co-funded the activity, which
was attended by 145 participants, 91 of which came from
abaca farmers’ groups from Sarangani and South Cotabato.
September 26,2019
South Cotabato
Province
SA 3
Participatory validation of land uses in forest lands of LGUs
in South Cotabato which are being assisted in preparing their
forest land use plans.
July 23, 2019 (Norala);
August 7-9, 2019
(Banga);
August 19-23, 2019
(T’boli)
SA 3 Orientation on the localization of the PBSAP in South
Cotabato, in partnership with BMB and BioFIN. August 22-23, 2019
SA 3
GIS Training (Part 1) for FLUP in South Cotabato. The
training was attended by representatives of five LGUs, DENR
Region 12, PENRO South Cotabato, CENRO-Banga, MSU
September 9-13, 2019
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interns on GIS, and CADT holders (indigenous peoples) of
T’boli.
SA 3
Coaching of community and LGU representatives of
forestland municipalities of Tantangan, Banga, Surallah, T’boli,
and Koronadal City on mapping and land use data finalization.
September 30-
October 4, 2019
SA 5
Capacity building for forestry, wildlife, and environmental law
enforcement for LGU ENROs and staff of South Cotabato
PLGU.
August 5-9, 2019
Region 12/Mindanao
SA 3
Technical conference of the Conservation and Development
Division (CDD) of DENR Region 12. Protect Wildlife
activities in Region 12 were discussed particularly the
direction and activities for Mt. Busa and Allah Valley
Protected Landscape.
September 9, 2019
SA 5
Seminar on Prosecution of Environmental Cases for
Mindanao Prosecutors. Twenty-five prosecutors attended
the training
September 16-20,
2019
PLANS FOR NEXT QUARTER
SA 1: Behavior Change Communication
Theory of Change Result: Foundational knowledge improved
• Continue development of prototypes, including a toolbox of activities and other job aids, to help
SA teams, field staff and partners to effectively deliver conservation concepts and messages and
achieve learning objectives during training and community events.
• Conduct KAP survey or formative research in Sarangani Bay specific to marine turtle.
Theory of Change Result: Improved community attitudes towards conservation
• Continue mentoring C4C graduates in Sarangani Province and General Santos City on the
development and implementation of their BCCs on marine turtles and other marine mammals in
Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape.
SA 2: Conservation Financing
Theory of Change Result: Available conservation financing arrangements are identified and
realigned to support conservation
• Complete the analysis of public and private funding sources and funding gaps for the preparation
of the investment plan chapter of protected area management plans.
Theory of Change Result: Opportunities for new conservation financing arrangements
identified and designed with partners
• Assess ecosystems goods and services of Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape and the users of
such. Assess PES opportunities from among these users.
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• Identify and pursue discussions with private and public organizations that can provide funding
support to conservation initiatives.
• Assist Mount Mantalingahan PAMB issue a resolution on PES for users of water emanating from
the protected area.
Theory of Change Result: Government and CSOs implement financing arrangements
• Implement PES orientation and training to enterprises and local governments in the Sarangani
Bay Protected Seascape that are interested in PES.
• Assist the South Cotabato PEMO-led PES-TWG in carrying out initial PES activities in the
province using the Protect Wildlife training modules.
• Continue to assist the enterprises in the Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape that are currently
being assisted on PES to complete their Cost and Revenue Analysis and advance to PES
negotiations, PES MOA drafting and finalization, and formal MOA signing. Follow up on the
MOAs with the RWSAs of GenSan and water districts.
• Continue to work with Conrado Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc. and RD Foundation, Inc.
in the implementation of joint activities set out in the conservation partnership work plans.
Theory of Change Result: Improved value chains for livelihoods and enterprises generates
revenues
• Map and analyze existing commodities and enterprises across Mount Matutum protected
Landscape, Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape, Allah Valley Protected Landscape and Mount Busa
local conservation area. Conduct value chain analysis on smallholder perennial crops and tree
farms in production zones of protected areas and forestlands. Identify value chain improvements
for selected commodities.
• Assess the current organization development level and financial health of assisted people’s
organizations. Based on the assessment, provide necessary technical assistance on institution
building/capacity and enterprise development and management. Assist people’s organizations
improve the viability and sustainability of their enterprises and link with markets and relevant
resource organizations.
• Provide technical assistance to community organizations in the development of livelihood
proposals. Facilitate submission of such proposals to the Foundation for a Sustainable Society,
Inc. or to other funding partners.
Theory of Change Result: Social, economic and environmental benefits from communities,
revenue for LGUs and profit/goodwill for private sector generated
• Monitor the number of farmer-households benefitted by the supported enterprises and start to
document benefit flows.
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SA 3: Conservation and Governance
Theory of Change Result: Willing LGUs and other stakeholders in the conservation area
identified
• Facilitate orientation/stakeholders consultation for the creation of Mt. Busa (Sarangani Province
side) Local Conservation Area;
Theory of Change Result: Increased capacity of relevant government agencies, protected
area management boards and CSOs in integrated resource planning and management
• Conduct a workshop-review for the finalization of the draft management plan for Mount
Matutum Protected Landscape and facilitate the approval by the PAMB of the management
zoning with allowed and disallowed land and resource uses, the management strategies and
investment plan.
• Conduct a workshop-review for the finalization of the draft management plan for Sarangani Bay
Protected Seascape and facilitate the approval by the PAMB of the management zoning with
allowed and disallowed land and resource uses, the management strategies and investment plan.
• Conduct Integrated Conservation and Development training (Part 2) for community members
for the integration of the Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape to the Barangay Development Plans
of coastal barangays along Sarangani Bay.
• Assist the Allah Valley TWG finalize the zoning of the protected areas and endorse to the
PAMB for approval, prior to the crafting of the management plan.
• Start the gathering of socio-cultural and economic data and the validation of land uses for the
characterization of the Mount Busa Local Conservation Area.
• Facilitate the validation of the map of protection and conservation area in the pilot BSAP
province (South Cotabato) in DENR12. Organize provincial consultative workshops for the
preparation of a BSAP for the province.
• Conduct mapping and field validation, and initiate management zoning activities for Mt. Busa and
Allah Valley Protected Landscape (Municipality of Lake Sebu and Bagumbayan in Sultan Kudarat)
• Finalize the data analysis (biophysical, demographic, social, economic and infrastructure, and
policies) for the FLUPs of LGUs that cover Mount Matutum and other LGUs in South Cotabato
that have started the FLUP process. Initiate TWG discussions on forest land zones and sub-
zones.
Theory of Change: LGUs co-lead with DENR in conservation and enforcement efforts
• In cooperation with DENR12, conduct a law enforcement training for Municipal Environment
and Natural Resources Officers and selected community members.
• Assess the marine turtle nesting sites and turtle handling practices of communities along
Sarangani Bay. Design and implement a capability building activity on marine turtle conservation
and hatchery establishment and management for Sarangani Bay.
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Theory of Change: Professional development of WEOs, enforcement groups and LGU
zoning officers is supported
• Conduct training on law enforcement for staff of partner municipal LGUs in South Cotabato and
Sarangani. Secure the deputation of LGU staff as WEOs by DENR Region 12.
• Conduct training on law enforcement for the Barangay Captains in Mount Matutum Protected
Landscape, Allah Valley Protected Landscape and Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape. Secure the
deputation of the trainees as WEOs.
SA 4: Conservation Research
Theory of Change: Capacity of partner colleges and universities to leverage funds, do
research and curriculum development, and disseminate research results increased
• Continue to provide coordination and logistical support to the MSU GenSan research team as
they close out their research activities in Mount Matutum Protected Landscape. Hold a meeting
with the research team to check on their progress on the deliverables. Jointly plan next steps
including the university’s support to the continued operation of the herbarium and the
dissemination of research results and products.
• Support mobilization activities of the tarsier study team from the University of the Philippines
Institute of Biology and local partners, such as the application for the necessary permits from
the PAMB and IP community in the protected area, and the recruitment of field guides and
assistants.
• Facilitate support to initial activities of the Mindanao State University - GenSan for the
enhancement of their syllabus and teaching tools and materials for their Marine Biology course.
SA 5: Wildlife Law Enforcement
Theory of Change Result: Needs understood
• Complete the report on the violations assessment in Region 12 and present findings and
recommendations to DENR Region 12 and PAMBs.
Theory of Change Result: National and local law enforcement capacity improved
• Organize enforcement groups under the PAMO for each protected area and initiate the
development of enforcement protocol and operations plan for each of the protected areas.
• Orient PAMBs and LGUs on the policies on flagship species and facilitate adoption of flagship
species at the protected area and LGU levels. Assist LGUs craft ordinances for the adoption of
flagship species and the provide guidance in the development of conservation action plans for
the chosen flagship species.
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Rich in both ecological and historical importance, Aurora Memorial National Park—straddling the mountainous
boundary of Aurora and Nueva Ecija provinces—is one of the remaining bastions of intact forests and iconic wildlife, such as
the Philippine Eagle, in Central Sierra Madre.
REGION 3
HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE QUARTER
The activities prioritized are:
• Updating the Management Plan of Aurora Memorial National Park through enhanced protected
area training modules
• Assistance to DENR Region 3 in the localization of Philippine Eagle Integrated Conservation Plan
Updating the Management Plan of Aurora Memorial National Park
Protect Wildlife continues to support the updating of the management plan of Aurora Memorial
National Park (AMNP) following the enhanced training modules developed. It becomes very much
important to complete the management plan considering that AMNP is a key biodiversity area where
Philippine eagle and other endemic flora and fauna can be found. Likewise, it is the main source of water
for irrigation and domestic uses and a potential ecotourism destination. Moreover, an updated and
implementable plan is needed as the PAMB and other stakeholders are seeking to place the 6,516.36
hectare park into protected status as this was not included in the ENIPAS. The remarkable
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determination of the stakeholders is
shown in their attendance and
participation in all the activities needed to
complete the management plan.
In partnership with DENR regional office
and PENRO-Aurora, Protect Wildlife
conducted the activities crucial to the
completion of the management plan:
• AMNP Management Zoning. On
July 30 to 31, 2019 the Technical
Working Group of the Protected
Area Management Board met to
determine the allowed and disallowed
land and resource uses in the identified
management zones of the AMNP. There
were 13 TWG members coming from
DENR, LGUs, CSOs, IPs, and NCIP who
participated in the workshop. Resolution
to recommend approval of the
management zones to PAMB was
deferred with the agreement to validate the management zones in the field.
• Field validation of Management Zones. The team, together with PAMO staff and concerned
BLGU officials conducted ground validation of areas proposed to be part of multiple use zones in
the barangays of Labi, Bongabon, Villa Aurora, Maria Aurora and Diteki, San Luis last August 7-9,
2019. Data collected served as reference in the finalization of management zones of AMNP.
• TWG meeting to pass resolution endorsing for PAMB’s approval of the recommended
management zones and allowed and disallowed land and resource uses in the protected area. The
meeting was conducted on September 3, 2019 to present anew the recommended management
zones including the allowed and disallowed activities in each management zone. As the data were
already validated and the TWG has painstakingly discussed the management zones and activities to
be undertaken based on the ground and legal framework, the TWG members passed a resolution
recommending to PAMB the validated management zones as well as the allowed and disallowed land
and resource uses in these zones.
• BCC and Social Marketing workshop for AMNP and Mount Mingan. Nineteen selected
PAMB members, women leaders, SB members, LGU and DENR staff participated in the BCC and
Social Marketing Workshop was conducted last August 28-30, 2019 in Baler, Aurora. A concept
model and Theory of Change on their particular protected and conservation areas were developed.
Both areas share the species which they would like to protect, which is the Philippine Eagle,
although they admitted that there are other fauna which they need to protect such as the wild pig,
deer and monitor lizard.
• Training for AMNP Communities on Integrated Conservation and Development.
Attended by 38 representatives from barangays covered by the AMNP and four (4) PASu Staff, the
training was conducted on September 4 to 6, 2019 in Baler, Aurora. The participants were able to
Protect Wildlife facilitated discussions on zoning and
land and resource uses inside Aurora Memorial National
Park, which will feed into the process of updating the
management plan for the protected area.
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understand the laws on land and resource use; pertinent laws relative to AMNP, such as the NIPAS
and Wildlife Acts. The concept of ICD was introduced and examples of ICD practices and
experiences were provided through videos, narratives and pictures. The participants were able to
formulate barangay level action plans on ICD. After each session, the community members were
asked on their learnings and they said that they learned about the allowed and disallowed activities
in the AMNP within the purview of the law and different ways of protecting and conserving the
biodiversity. Likewise, they appreciated knowing other people within the AMNP and they would like
to develop relationship and strengthen cooperation towards balanced use of the AMNP.
• Workshop on the Finalization of AMNP Logframe and Preparation of 5-Year Work and
Financial Plan. This activity was conducted on September 16-18, 2019 in San Fernando, Pampanga
with 22 TWG members (DENR, LGU, academe and NCIP) and staff from PENRO, CENRO. The
outputs were refinement of the logframe for the AMNP—coming up with management focus and
identifying activities, schedules and budgets for the identified activities, and possible revenue and
resources to sustain activities and further development of AMNP.
Assistance in the Localization of the Philippine Eagle Integrated Conservation Plan
Mount Mingan is also a focus of support of Protect Wildlife in Region 3. The mountain is part of the
Central Sierra Madre which traverses the provinces of Aurora, Nueva Ecija and Bulacan. Considered to
be important due to its megadiversity, Mt. Mingan is also the home of the Philippine eagle and other
wildlife species. Aside from the rich fauna and flora, the CSM, provides water for irrigating large tract of
agricultural lands and supplies water utilities.
The Philippine Eagle Integrated Conservation Plan was developed to save the raptors from extinction.
Furthermore, there were two nest trees of the Philippine eagle which were discovered in the
municipalities of Gabaldon and Bongabon, Nueva Ecija.
The local government unit of Gabaldon declared a part of Mount Mingan within its municipal territory as
a wildlife critical habitat. However, a large portion of the mountain extending to the AMNP totaling
approximately 59,500 hectares is still unprotected which will endanger the habitat of Philippine eagle.
Workshop for Central Sierra Madre Mountains’ Philippine Eagles Integrated Conservation
Plan. On July 17 to 18, 2019, Protect Wildlife supported the conduct of the workshop attended by 39
staffs/representatives from the DENR, LGUs, government agency, and IP community. The outputs of the
workshops are the following:
• Prevailing issues/concerns, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. – workshop group
identified the challenges and opportunities in the implementation of PEICP;
• Contributions of stakeholders to the implementation of PEICP 2015-2020;
• Action plan on immediate local actions needed and institutional roles for the Central Sierra
Madre Mountains’ Philippine Eagles Integrated Conservation Plan; and
• Draft MOU for a unified enforcement plan to secure Mt. Mingan and to work together for the
establishment of Mount Mingan as critical habitat for Philippine eagle.
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OTHER REGION 3-BASED ACTIVITIES
FOCAL
AREA/PARTNER SA ACTIVITY DATE
Aurora Province
SA 3
Meeting with Aurora Governor Gerardo Noveras to
discuss the status and interest of the Aurora Bamboo
Industry Development Council in crafting the province’s
bamboo industry road map.
August 8, 2019
SA 3
Aurora Bamboo Industry Development Council meeting
presided by Aurora Governor Gerardo Noveras. This
was attended by representatives of provincial offices,
academe, banks, and the business sectors attended the
meeting. Main agenda was the review and discussion of
the draft outline of Aurora bamboo industry roadmap.
The meeting was followed by a site visit to Integrated
Social Forestry areas in Maria Aurora to assess existing
bamboo plantations.
September 11-12, 2019
Bataan Province
SA 2
Inventory and assessment of users of ecosystem goods
and services of Bagac and Mariveles watersheds.
Meetings with municipal mayors were held to orient
them on PES and discuss activity schedules
July 23-25, 2019
SA 2
Orientation on PES for PENRO Bataan, CENRO Bagac
and LGUs Mariveles and Bagac, in collaboration with
FMB.
August 29-30, 2019
Region 3
SA 4
Capability Training Workshop for the Incorporation of a
Criminology Elective Course on Environmental Laws,
Protection and Investigation (ELPI), in collaboration with
the Philippine Society of Criminologists and Criminal
Justice Professionals, Inc. (PSCCJPI)
August 6-9, 2019
SA 1
Meeting with LIPAD (Luzon International Premiere
Airport Development) Corp. representatives regarding
the planned CWT campaign at Clark International
Airport
September 19, 2019
SA 5
Orientation-meeting of the Regional Anti-illegal Logging
Task Force. Task Force members were briefed on
Protect Wildlife objectives, strategic approaches, and
activities in the region.
September 27, 2019
Pampanga State
Agricultural
University
SA 4
Meeting with Dr. Honorio M. Soriano, Jr., President of
Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU), and staff
about fuelwood supply and demand study in Pampanga
and Nueva Ecija and enhancement of research and
curriculum development in the B.S. Agroforestry
syllabus.
August 20, 2019
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PLANS FOR NEXT QUARTER
SA 1: Behavior Change Communication
Theory of Change Result: Improved community, institutional and private sector attitude
toward conservation
• Develop and implement a Wild and Alive campaign that focuses on possible entry and exit
points in the region of illegally trafficked wildlife and wildlife products. The campaign will cover
Clark international airport, Subic port, and public transportation hubs.
• Assist training participants develop their BCC campaigns for the Aurora Memorial National Park
and Mount Mingan.
SA 2: Conservation Financing
Theory of Change Result: Available conservation financing arrangements are identified and
realigned to support activities
• Explore opportunities for private sector support for conservation initiatives in Region 3.
Theory of Change Result: Opportunities for new conservation financing arrangements
identified and designed with partners
• Conduct orientation and action planning workshop on PES for water use for LGUs of Bagac and
Mariveles, Bataan Natural Park PAMB, and the Authority for the Freeport Area of Bataan
management as well as different users of ecosystem goods and services from the Bataan Natural
Park and Mariveles Watershed.
• Implement the modular PES training modules and provide guidance to LGUs and private
enterprises in doing the cost and revenue analysis of their enterprises.
• Assist PAMB of the Aurora Memorial National Park refine guidelines for the utilization of user
fees/IPAF/ PES.
SA 3: Conservation and Governance
Theory of Change Result: Increased understanding of barriers to participation of men and
women in conservation area management
• Conduct stakeholder/gender analysis in Aurora Memorial National Park and use the results to
form part of the protected area management plan and BCC campaigns within the park.
Theory of Change Result: Increased capacity of relevant government agencies, LGUs,
PAMBs and CSOs in integrated resource planning and management
• Conduct a writeshop for the finalization of the draft of the Aurora Memorial National Park
management plan.
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• Assist field consultations in relation to the initiative of DENR-FMB and DENR-BMB to
harmonize land use data of Aurora.
• Support DENR Region 3 in preparing the BSAP of Aurora
• Facilitate the finalization of the MOU between DENR Region 12 and concerned LGUs to jointly
work for the establishment of Mount Mingan as a critical habitat of the Philippine eagle.
• Support DENR Region 3 in the formulating a Philippine Eagle Integrated Conservation Plan for
the Sierra Madre Mountains
• Provide advice to DENR Region 3 on issuance of tenure instruments in NGP areas, with
livelihood assistance.
Theory of Change Result: LGUs co-lead with DENR in conservation and enforcement
efforts
• Assist LGUs in crafting flagship species ordinances to address on-site species conservation
needs.
• In partnership with CENRO Bagac, conduct an information, education and communications
campaign on marine turtle conservation in support of the celebration of the Morong Pawikan
Festival
• Organize the collection of needed data on bamboo supply and demand, markets and products
for use in the formulation of the Aurora Bamboo Industry Development Roadmap. With DENR
PENRO Aurora, provide technical advice to Aurora Province in resuscitating the Aurora
Bamboo Industry Development Council
Theory of Change Result: Professional development of WEOs, enforcement groups and
LGU zoning officers is supported
• Train and facilitate deputation of LGU-based and community WEOs in Aurora Memorial
National Park, Mount Mingan and other hotspot areas in the region.
Theory of Change Result: PAMB formulated improved policies for better protected area
management
• Assist Aurora Memorial National Park PAMB in formulating its Manual of Operations.
SA 4: Conservation Research
Theory of Change Result: Capacity of universities to leverage funds, do research and
curriculum development, and disseminate research results increased
• Provide guidance to Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) in the design and
implementation of a Fuelwood Supply and Demand study in the provinces of Pampanga and
Nueva Ecija.
• Support Pampanga State Agricultural University in the enhancement of the syllabus of its
Agroforestry program.
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SA 5: Wildlife Law Enforcement
Theory of Change Result: Needs understood
• Complete the report on the violations assessment for Region 3
Theory of Change Result: National and local law enforcement capacity improved
• Conduct an environmental law enforcement planning workshop for Region 3.
• Train members of the Regional Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force (RAILTF) on the Wildlife Act and
CWT and facilitate the development of appropriate enforcement protocols.
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MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
This section provides highlights and summaries of the financial performance, human resources, and
operational activities resulting from various key actions by the management team.
MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
The COP, DCOP, Finance and Operations Director and the Field Managers continued to lead,
coordinate and manage the day-to-day operations and implementation activities of Protect Wildlife. DAI
Headquarters continued to provide backstop administrative, finance, and technical support and guidance
on implementation concerns.
HIGHLIGHTS
1. Protect Wildlife staffing continued to grow as the implementation of various activities continued
to roll on. Following are the changes during the first quarter:
• The Chief of Party, Mr. Ernesto Guiang, opted to retire from the activity effective
September 30, 2019. He will continue to work with Protect Wildlife as Senior Technical
Advisor providing much needed technical assistance to SA 2, SA 3 and SA 4. He will be
replaced by the current Deputy Chief of Party, Rebecca R. Paz upon approval of USAID.
• the current Program Manager based in Bethesda, Maryland was proposed to
replace the DCOP position, still pending USAID approval as of the end of the first quarter.
• Additional three staff separated from the activity during the quarter. These are the Database
Manager, Finance Officer-Manila, and the Finance Administrator-Zamboanga. These vacant
positions were also filled-up during quarter.
• Recruitment for the quarter include thirteen (13) professionals bringing the total onboard
staff to one hundred twenty (120) as at the end of the quarter. These are:
POSITIONS ASSIGNMENTS
LTTAs - replacements
Chief of Party
Manila Database Manager
Finance Officer
Social Marketing Associate
Finance Administrator Zamboanga City
LTTA – new position Finance Officer Manila
STTAs
Marine Turtle and Wildlife
Specialist GenSan
Editor
Manila
Ecotourism Development
Specialist
BSAP Technical Facilitator and
Writer (2)
Cave Management Advisor
Sr. Mobile and Web Developer
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2. Twenty-four (24) more professionals are being recruited to augment the skills and capacities of
the team in the areas of organizational development, behavioral change campaigns, policy
development, environmental law enforcement, program, database management, research,
monitoring, knowledge management, communications, liaison, and curriculum and materials
development. Once hired, the total number of staff will increase to 146.
A summary of Protect Wildlife staff by type (administrative or technical) and location is
presented in Table 4.
TABLE 4: SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL AND SUPPORT STAFF BY LOCATION AS OF
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
CATEGORIES TOTAL
STAFF TYPE LOCATION
Technical Support Manila Palawan Zamboanga/
Tawi-Tawi GenSan
Nueva
Ecija
No. of staff on board 120 88 32 68 19 11 16 6
No. of staff resigned
within the quarter -4 -2 -2 -3 -1
No. of staff hired
within the quarter 4 1
3 3 1
No. of staff for
recruitment 26 26 0 20 4 1 1
Total Staff 146* 113 33 88 23 11 17 7
* 77 LTTAs and 69 STTAs
3. During the first quarter, the activity continued to engage the following home office staff to
provide continuing support on IT, TAMIS and FAS systems.
• – provided remote support on IT/server, IBM Notes and
TAMIS crashes repairs and maintenance.
• – continuous refinement and upgrading of various TAMIS modules, including
deletion and inclusion of users.
• – provided continuous remote support on the use of the field accounting
system.
4. In support of various activities, following are the major procurements during the first quarter:
TABLE 5: BREAKDOWN OF MAJOR PROCUREMENTS DURING THE QUARTER
DESCRIPTION TOTAL (US$)
DATE OF
PURCHASE
ORDER
Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation & Development in Ayala &
Manicahan Watershed & Mampang & Talon2 Mangrove Areas 26-Sep-19
PA Mod 3b: Part 2. Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and
Development in Sarangani Protected Seascape Batch 4. Maitum and Maasim 20-Sep-19
PA Mod 3b: Part 2. Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and
Development in Sarangani Protected Seascape Batch 3. Kiamba 20-Sep-19
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DESCRIPTION TOTAL (US$)
DATE OF
PURCHASE
ORDER
Inventory and Scientific Validation of Folklore Claimed Medicinal Plants in Mt.
Matutum 15-Sep-19
PA Mod 3b: Part 2. Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and
Development in Sarangani Protected Seascape Batch 2. Alabel, Malapatan, GSC) 14-Sep-19
PA Mod 3b: Part 2. Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and
Development in Sarangani Protected Seascape Batch 1. GLAN 14-Sep-19
Seminar on Environmental Cases for Prosecutors of Green Courts (Mindanao) 12-Sep-19
Workshop on the Finalization of AMNP Logframe and Preparation of 5-Year Work
and Financial Plan 10-Sep-19
Enhancing Seaweed Production and Quality in Tawi-Tawi Using Laboratory-
Generated Cultivars 9-Sep-19
Training-workshop on analysis of current land and resource uses in alienable and
disposable (A&D) lands, forestlands, protected areas, and municipal waters of LGU-
El Nido
6-Sep-19
FLUP Mod 2b.2: Digitizing of Actual Land Uses and other Outputs of the Field
Validation and Finalization of FLUPs maps of Non PA LGUs 5-Sep-19
Advances Training on Enforcement and Investigation for Violations of Laws and
Regulations on Wildlife, Fisheries and Protected Areas 4-Sep-19
Training of AMNP communities on Integrated Conservation and Development 29-Aug-19
WildALERT Reporting Process Workshop 27-Aug-19
Additional Laptop and Software 23-Aug-19
Participatory Coastal Resources Assessment (PCRA) for the Establishment of
Marine Protected Areas in the Eleven (11) Islands of Zamboanga City 22-Aug-19
Inventory and Scientific Validation of Folklore Claimed Medicinal Plants in Mt.
Matutum 19-Aug-19
PA Mod 3b: Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and Development
in Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape 16-Aug-19
PA Mod 3b: Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and Development
in Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape 16-Aug-19
PA Mod 3b: Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and Development
in Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape 14-Aug-19
PA Mod 3b: Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and Development
in Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape 13-Aug-19
PES Module 2B.1: Cost and Revenue Analysis of Enterprises Using the Ecosystems
Goods and Services in Protected Areas and Forest Lands in Region 12, Batch 4 13-Aug-19
Enforcement Operations Protocol/Manual of Operations Workshop for SBPS 9-Aug-19
Capacity Building for Forestry, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement for
Local Government Environment and Natural Resources Officers and Staff of the
Provincial Government of South Cotabato
4-Aug-19
Workshop to Roll-out ELP Syllabus to HEIs Offering BS Criminology 2-Aug-19
Research and Conservation of Philippine Eagles within the Zamboanga Peninsula 2-Aug-19
The Mind Museum Connected To The Wild Traveling Exhibit 25-Jul-19
Enhancing Seaweed Production and Quality in Tawi-Tawi Using Laboratory-
Generated Cultivars 24-Jul-19
PES Module 3.1: Negotiation on Establishing Payment for Ecosystem Services in
Protected Areas and Forest Lands for Users of Water in Region 12, Batch 1 23-Jul-19
PA Mod 3b: Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and Development
in Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape 22-Jul-19
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DESCRIPTION TOTAL (US$)
DATE OF
PURCHASE
ORDER
PA Mod 3b: Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and Development
in Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape 12-Jul-19
Pause and Reflect Workshop on TOC Year 3 Reflection & Year 4 TOC Adjustment
and Quarterly Meeting/Annual Report Preparation 8-Jul-19
Pause and Reflect Workshop on TOC Year 3 Reflection & Year 4 TOC Adjustment
and Quarterly Meeting/Annual Report Preparation 8-Jul-19
Pause and Reflect: YR 4 Theory of Change Workshop 3-Jul-19
Conference on Wildlife Forensics as a Tool to Combat Wildlife Trafficking 3-Jul-19
Participatory Coastal Resources Assessment (PCRA) for the Establishment of
Marine Protected Areas in the Eleven (11) Islands of Zamboanga City 2-Jul-19
SECURITY ASSESSMENT
The security situation in the Philippines over the past quarter has remained consistent, very complex and
multifaceted. However, there were no incidents having been reported that would indicate deliberate
targeting of the Protect Wildlife staff and operation.
For the quarter in review, a total of 320 security incidents were monitored in the Country. Of these, 44
incidents transpired in Protect Wildlife area of operation such as increase in arrests, undetermined
shooting incidents, shooting with law enforcement and firefights between AFP against BIFF, ASG and
NPA.
Security Incidents Recorded in Protect Wildlife Areas
Region 12 (South-Central Mindanao) 17 incidents
Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) 16 incidents
BARMM 5 incidents
Security incidents trend from July to August went down but went up again on September due to intensified
law enforcement operation of security forces against BIFF in Maguindanao, ASG in Basilan and Sulu, Maute
and ISIS inspired group in Lanao del Sur and NPA in CARAGA and North Cotabato including Sarangani
area.
The Security Plan was revised and updated to include additional site, i.e., Region 3. This will be presented
to the new COP/DCOP for their review and approval. Once approved, the Security Manager will also roll
out the Security Plan in all site offices. It will strengthen current protocols and reporting system between
the field offices and Manila office. Staff who travels to high-risk/conflict areas, including inter-islands, will
now be required to follow certain protocols and reporting procedures to ensure that they will not put
into precarious situations. Security assessment of field offices and other covered areas will be conducted
periodically to improve current security management.
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PLANS FOR NEXT QUARTER
• Continue to recruit additional long term staff and short-term consultants. Once onboard,
provide a comprehensive orientation to new staff on policies and procedures, including training
on various TAMIS modules, i.e. travel, procurement and human resources.
• Orient new staff on Ethics, Anti-Harassment and Anti-Human Trafficking policies.
• Train/re-train staff on enhancements of TAMIS, as necessary.
• Continue to monitor timely liquidations of cash advances.
• Conduct reconciliation of assets with financial records.
• Continue to provide operational support as the PW team implement various activities in all
location.
• Begin inventorying and boxing financial records from 2016 and bring them to the warehouse for
safekeeping.
• Continue to monitor security situation in all activity areas.
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PAST AND PROJECTED EXPENDITURES