Participatory Rural Appraisal in the Upland Ecosystem of Mt. Malindang, Misamis Occidental, Philippines
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Participatory Rural Appraisal in the Upland Ecosystem of Mt. Malindang, Misamis Occidental, Philippines Caharodin A. Cali Jose B. Arances Ermelinda Goc-Ong Tobias Emma M. Sabado Apolinario A. Alicante Lucy B. Ledres Olga M. Nuñeza Domingo S. Ramirez Biodiversity Research Programme (BRP) for Development in Mindanao: Focus on Mt. Malindang and Environs Participatory Rural Appraisal in the Upland Ecosystem of Mt. Malindang, Misamis Occidental, Philippines Caharodin A. Cali Jose B. Arances Ermelinda Goc-Ong Tobias Emma M. Sabado Apolinario A. Alicante Lucy B. Ledres Olga M. Nuñeza Domingo S. Ramirez under the Biodiversity Research Programme (BRP) for Development in Mindanao: Focus on Mt. Malindang and Environs The Biodiversity Research Programme (BRP) for Development in Mindanao is a collaborative research programme on biodiversity management and conservation jointly undertaken by Filipino and Dutch researchers in Mt. Malindang and its environs, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. It is committed to undertake and promote participatory and interdisciplinary research that will promote sustainable use of biological resources, and effective decision-making on biodiversity conservation to improve livelihood and cultural opportunities. BRP aims to make biodiversity research more responsive to real-life problems and development needs of the local communities, by introducing a new mode of knowledge generation for biodiversity management and conservation, and to strengthen capacity for biodiversity research and decision-making by empowering the local research partners and other local stakeholders. Volume editor: Elizabeth M. Libas With the assistance of: Carina S. Fule and Gerlie D. Rivera Philippine Copyright 2004 by the Biodiversity Research Programme for Development in Mindanao: Focus on Mt. Malindang and Environs. SEAMEO SEARCA, College, Laguna. ISBN 971-560-108-1 Funding for BRP is provided by the Netherlands Ministry for Development Cooperation (DGIS) through the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). Contents Acknowledgments Acronyms Executive Summary 1 Introduction 7 Geographical location and topography 7 Historical information 8 Concepcion Don Victoriano Objectives 9 Methodology 10 Capability building 10 Gathering of secondary data 10 Entry protocols and permits 10 Reconnaissance survey and site validation 11 Identifying stakeholders 11 Identifying key informants 11 Orientation of key informants/participants/stakeholders 11 Fieldwork/PRA 11 Data organization and analysis 12 Community validation meetings 12 Report writing 12 Results and Discussion 13 I. Biophysical characteristics 13 A. East-West Transect of Don Victoriano 13 1. Mansawan 2. Gandawan 3. Lake Duminagat B. Southeastern Transect of Don Victoriano 16 1. Lampasan 2. Tuno 3. Lalud C. Northwestern Transect of Concepcion 17 1. Sixto Velez 2. Upper Salimpuno 3. Upper Potongan 4. Small Potongan D. Northeastern Transect of Concepcion 17 1. Small Potongan 2. Virayan 3. Poblacion Concepcion Upland subecosystems 17 Stakeholders identified 18 Biological resources and their uses 18 a. Botanicals 18 b. Avifauna 19 c. Other vertebrates 19 d. Arthropods 19 e. Other invertebrates 20 II. Sociocultural and Economic Characteristics 20 A. Municipality of Concepcion 21 1. Barangay Poblacion 21 2. Barangay Small Potongan 22 3. Barangay Upper Potongan 22 4. Barangay Virayan 23 5. Barangay Upper Salimpuno 24 B. Municipality of Sapang Dalaga 25 1. Barangay Sixto Velez 25 C. Municipality of Don Victoriano 26 1. Barangay Tuno 26 2. Barangay Lalud 27 3. Barangay Lampasan 27 4. Barangay Lake Duminagat 28 5. Barangay Gandawan 28 6. Barangay Mansawan 29 III. Interconnectedness 30 a. Resource use and flow patterns 30 b. Political flow 31 IV. Common observations and findings 31 a. Biophysical resources 31 b. Sociocultural and economic findings 32 c. Issues and concerns 32 d. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats 33 V. Interaction analysis 33 a. Biophysical situations 33 b. Sociocultural and economic situations 34 VI. Recommendations 35 a. First generation researchable areas 35 b. Second generation and specific researchable areas 35 c. Development needs for possible intervention by relevant GOs and NGOs 36 d. Support programs 37 References 38 Appendix Tables 39 Acknowledgments The Upland Ecosystem Team of the Pre-implementation Phase of the Philippines-Netherlands Biodiversity Research Programme in Mindanao: Focus on Mt. Malindang, would like to thank the following: · The Department of Biological Sciences of Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, Tibanga, Iligan City for the use of the computer facilities, · Respective University Presidents for allowing the researchers to get involved in this unique and innovative type of research endeavor, · Hon. Rodolfo Luna, the Municipal Mayor of Don Victoriano, for allowing researchers to enter and conduct the PRA in the different barangays, for accommodating the team in his residence, for providing the team the necessary logistical support, and for the kindness his family has shown to the team, · Hon. Juanidy Vina, vice-mayor of Concepcion, for all the support extended to us from start to finish, against all odds, · Hon. Melquiades D. Azcuna, Jr., mayor of Lopez Jaena, for the heartwarming welcome accorded to the researchers, · PASu Rolando S. Dingal for all the support and information his office extended to us, · Bert Cajeta for his kindness, cooperation, and support, · Paul for the milk and others, Bebs for everything, · Dodong, for his down-to-earth attitude which the team needed most, · Merriam, Pacit, Virgie, and Marilyn for being so accommodating, · All the barangay captains who helped us in all aspects of the PRA, · Dr. William Sm. Gruezo for always being there for the team, · Ms. Helen Dayo and Lucy for accommodating the Upland Team, · SEARCA, Dr. Sajise, Gil, Alice, Marhz, Auring, Jess who kept us on our feet, · RAWOO, Ed Maan, Paul, Marc, Colin, Gerard, Thom for the support, · All resource persons who were always in high spirits, · All PRA teams, for the synergy and strength, and · All members of the Upland Team for the cooperation and support. A million thanks to one and all. Acronyms ABC Association of Barangay Captains BRP Biodiversity Research Programme BHW Barangay Health Worker CBFM Community-Based Forest Management CIDSS Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services CML Centre of Environmental Science CMU Central Mindanao University DA Department of Agriculture DECS Department of Education, Culture and Sports DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development DOSCST Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology EIA Environmental Impact Assessment ENR-SECAL Environment and Natural Resources - Sectoral Adjustment Loan GO Government Organization IEC Information, Education and Communication IP Indigenous People LGU Local Government Unit MATCO Mt. Ampiro Timber Company MHO Municipal Health Officer MSU Mindanao State University MSU-IIT Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology NAMRIA National Mapping and Resource Information Authority NGO Nongovernment Organization NIA National Irrigation Authority NIPAP National Integrated Protected Areas Programme NIPAS National Integrated Protected Areas System PAMB Protected Area Management Board PASA Protected Area Suitability Assessment PRA Participatory Rural Appraisal PRE Population-Resource-Environment PTCA Parent-Teacher-Community Association RA Republic Act RIC Rural Improvement Club RRMP Regional Resource Management Program SALT Sloping Agricultural Land Technology SEARCA Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture SK Sangguniang Kabataan SKPSC Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic State College SPAMAST Southern Philippines Agribusiness, Marine and Aquatic School of Technology SWOT Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats TACDRUP Technical Assistance Center for the Development of Rural and Urban Poor TRICAP Tribal Communities Association of the Philippines Executive Summary The participatory rural appraisal (PRA) of the interconnectivity with the lowland ecosystem, upland ecosystem during the pre- one barangay of Sapang Dalaga, Sixto Velez, implementation phase of the Philippines- was included. Netherlands Biodiversity Research Programme in Mindanao: Focus on Mt. Malindang was done Preparatory activities for the PRA were done. in April to May 1999. This activity aimed to: All PRA participants attended trainings and workshops conducted by SEARCA. The Philippine 1. describe the biophysical, sociocultural and Working Group, Dutch experts, and resource economic conditions and status of the persons of various disciplines were also present. upland ecosystem; The first training and workshop was held in Dapitan in August 1998, where all the 2. assess the biodiversity conditions of Mt. participants were introduced to participatory, Malindang Range; multidisciplinary, and multisectoral approaches to biodiversity research. Major activities of the 3. identify the stakeholders and their needs; pre-implementation phase were determined and key persons and members for each activity were 4. determine the strengths, weaknesses, identified to: (1) gather secondary data about opportunities, and threats to the communities Mt. Malindang and its environs, (2) identify in relation to biodiversity conservation; and stakeholders, (3) identify problem areas, (4) form a research team, and (5) identify research 5. identify researchable