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Directory of CRMLearningDestinations in the Philippines by League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP), Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Fisheries Improved for Sustainable Harvest (FISH) Project, World Wide Fund for Nature- Philippines (WWF-Philippines), and Conservation International (CI). 2ND EDITION 2009 Printed in Cebu City, Philippines Citation: LMP, FISH Project, WWF-Philippines, and CI-Philippines. 2009. Directory of CRM Learning Destinations in the Philippines. 2nd Edition. League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP), Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Fisheries Improved for Sustainable Harvest (FISH) Project, World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines (WWF-Philippines), and Conservation International-Philippines (CI-Philippines). Cebu City, Philippines. This publication was made possible through support provided by the Fisheries Improved for Sustainable Harvest (FISH) Project of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the terms and conditions of USAID Contract Nos. AID-492-C-00-96-00028- 00 and AID-492-C-00-03-00022-00. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USAID. This publication may be reproduced or quoted in other publications as long as proper reference is made to the source. Partner coordination: Howard Cafugauan, Marlito Guidote, Blady Mancenido, and Rebecca Pestaño-Smith Contributions: Camiguin Coastal Resource Management Project: Evelyn Deguit Conservation International-Philippines: Pacifico Beldia II, Annabelle Cruz-Trinidad and Sheila Vergara Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation: Atty. Rose-Liza Eisma-Osorio FISH Project: Atty. Leoderico Avila, Jr., Kristina Dalusung, Joey Gatus, Aniceta Gulayan, Moh. Nur Harun, Joeffrey Maglinte, Gil Maraguinot and Menillo Rabina German Development Service: Terence Dacles and Mary Ann Tercero US Peace Corps Volunteers: Craig Bosman, Britt Hill, Freya Hoffman-Terry, David Lumsden, Michelle Moravec and Ryan Wilson World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines: Jose Alfred Cantos Data collation, formatting & copy editing: Asuncion Sia Cover design & layout: Leslie Tinapay Special help: Niño Baluyot, Katerina Cerence, Chrismarie Gaitan, Rodrigo Pojas, and Ardale Retubado SECOND EDITION 2009 FISH Document No. 46-FISH/2009 irectory of CRMLearningDestinations D in the Philippines League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) - Fisheries Improved for Sustainable Harvest (FISH) Project World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines (WWF-Philippines) and Conservation International (CI). ii D irectory of CRMLearningDestinations in the Philippines able of TContents Preface v Narra 43 Marinduque 45 Introduction & Guide to this Directory vii Gasan 45 Occidental Mindoro 46 Directory of CRM Destinations in the Calintaan 46 Philippines Sablayan 46 Naujan 50 REGION 1 (Ilocos Region) 1 Oriental Mindoro 51 Ilocos Norte 1 Puerto Galera 51 Laoag City 1 Romblon 54 La Union 2 Looc 54 San Fernando 2 Pangasinan 5 REGION 5 (Bicol Region) 57 Bani 5 Albay 57 Bolinao 8 Tiwi 57 Dagupan City 12 Camarines Norte 59 Dasol 14 Vinzons 59 Masbate 60 REGION 3 (Central Luzon) 17 Aroroy 60 Aurora 17 Balud 64 Baler 17 Batuan 65 Bataan 18 Masbate City 67 Bagac 18 Palanas 70 Orion 20 Uson 71 Zambales 22 Sorsogon 72 Candelaria 22 Donsol 72 Masinloc 22 Sorsogon City 73 REGION 4A (Calabarzon) 25 REGION 6 (Western Visayas) 75 Batangas 25 Aklan 75 Calatagan 25 Malay 75 Mabini 27 Antique 76 Nasugbu 30 Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste and Culasi 76 San Juan 32 (LIPASECU) Iloilo 78 REGION 4B (MiMaRoPA) 35 Carles 78 Palawan 35 Negros Occidental 81 Coron 35 Sagay 81 Culion 36 El Nido 38 REGION 7 (Central Visayas) 85 iii Bohol 85 Macrohon 145 Bien Unido 85 Padre Burgos 146 DuGJan - (Duero, Guindulman and Jagna) 87 Pintuyan 147 Inabanga 89 Lila 92 REGION 10 (Northern Mindanao) 149 President Carlos P. Garcia 93 Camiguin 149 Talibon 96 Guinsiliban 149 Tubigon 98 Mahinog 151 Ubay 100 Mambajao 152 Cebu 102 Misamis Occidental 152 Alcoy 102 Aloran 152 Badian 103 Oroquieta City 153 Cordova 105 Moalboal 107 REGION 11 (Davao Region) 155 Pilar 108 Compostela Valley 155 Poro 110 Mabini 155 Samboan 111 Davao del Sur 156 Negros Oriental 113 Sta. Cruz 156 Amlan 113 Hagonoy 157 Bayawan City 117 Davao Oriental 157 Dauin 120 Mati 157 Siquijor 122 Lazi 122 REGION 13 (Caraga) 161 Maria 125 Surigao del Sur 161 San Juan 127 Bislig City 161 Cantilan 162 REGION 8 (Eastern Visayas) 129 Carrascal 164 Eastern Samar 129 Cortes 166 Llorente 129 Lanuza 168 San Julian 130 San Agustin 170 Leyte 130 Tandag 170 Bato 130 Baybay 131 ARMM 173 Capoocan 131 (Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao) Hindang 132 Tawi-Tawi 173 Inopacan 133 Bongao 173 Matalom 135 Panglima Sugala 175 Palompon 136 Simunul 178 Tanauan 139 Northern Samar 140 Palapag 140 Indexes Samar 141 Index to Best Practices 181 Catbalogan City 141 Index to Regions 206 Southern Leyte 142 Index to Provinces 206 Bontoc 142 Index to Municipalities and Cities 207 Hinundayan 143 Maasin City 144 iv D irectory of CRMLearningDestinations in the Philippines Preface Cross-visits and study tours are cost-effective and popular educational tools for coastal resource management (CRM) in the Philippines. Over its more than three decades of CRM history, the Philippines has chalked up a wealth of lessons and experiences in managing coastal resource use and issues. Since 1998, following the enactment of the Philippine Fisheries Code, many CRM programs have been led or initiated by local government units (LGUs), primarily the cities and municipalities, reflecting the devolution of primary responsibility for the management of municipal waters to local authorities. All provide unique perspectives on CRM and opportunities for exchange and sharing of learning and information. In 2003, the Coastal Resource Management Project (CRMP) sought to bring out little known but significant success stories being written every day by LGUs that had embarked on CRM. A 9-year technical assistance project of the United States Agency for International Development and Department of Environment and Natural Resources that ended in 2004, CRMP invited all coastal LGUs in the country to participate in a directory listing of “CRM learning destinations.” Of the more than 1,000 entry forms sent out to coastal LGUs, about 80 were returned and eventually made it to the 1st edition of the Directory of CRM Learning Destinations in the Philippines. The Directory has proven to be a handy source of information on study tour destinations in the Philippines, particularly for those looking to learn about various LGU initiatives in CRM. But it now needs to be brought up to date, not only with current information from the LGUs already listed but also with new information on CRM initiatives by other LGUs in the last five years. This 2nd edition of the Directory is an initiative of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines with support from three organizations: 1. The Fisheries Improved for Sustainable Harvest (FISH) Project of the United States Agency for International Development and the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, 2. World Wide Fund for Nature – Philippines, and 3. Conservation International This Directory of CRM Learning Destinations in the Philippines is meant not only as a documentation of the CRM initiatives of the LGUs involved. It is also intended to be a testament of recognition of local leadership in CRM, and a message of encouragement to all coastal stakeholders to continue and strengthen the good work they have begun. LMP and its partners salute and thank the individuals, LGUs and organizations listed in this Directory for sharing valuable CRM lessons, information and experiences that others can learn from. v vi D irectory of CRMLearningDestinations in the Philippines ntroduction and Guide to this I Directory This Directory of CRM Destinations in the Philippines lists 96 municipalities, cities and local government alliances that responded to our call for entries. The listing is based solely on information submitted by the local government units or organizations assisting them and has not been validated in the field. It is designed primarily as a quick guide to provide leads to where specific lessons in coastal resource and fisheries management may be found. If you wish to learn more about a specific program or activity, or the local government unit, community or organization that is implementing it, please contact the concerned group directly through the addresses or telephone numbers listed. The individual entries are listed alphabetically according to regions, from Regions 1 through 13 to ARMM, as shown in the Table of Contents. If you are looking for a specific region, province, municipality or city, or program or best practice, it is best to check the Indexes first. The following indexes are provided: 1. Index to Best Practices, page 178 2. Index to Regions, page 206 3. Index to Provinces, page 206 4. Index to Municipalities and Cities, page 207 vii viii D irectory of CRMLearningDestinations in the Philippines Region 1 (Ilocos Region) ILOCOS NORTE Laoag City regionONE History and highlights of CRM experience Laoag City has rich fishing grounds with diverse resources along its 12-kilometer coastline. To promote the sustainable development of its fishery sector, the city