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Characteristics, Threats and Management of Philippine Wetlands 필리핀 습지의 특성, 위협 및 관리
Journal of Wetlands Research ISSN 1229-6031 (Print) / ISSN 2384-0056 (Online) Vol. 18, No. 3, August 2016, pp. 250-261 DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.17663/JWR.2016.18.3.250 Characteristics, Threats and Management of Philippine Wetlands Shemelyn M. Sespeñe†･Marla Maniquiz-Redillas･Lee-Hyung Kim･Yun-wook Choo Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kongju National University Cheonan City, Korea 필리핀 습지의 특성, 위협 및 관리 Shemelyn M. Sespeñe†･Marla Maniquiz-Redillas･김이형･추연욱 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kongju National University Cheonan City, Korea (Received : 22 June 2016, Revised: 02 August 2016, Accepted: 02 August 2016) Abstract The Philippines is a naturally water-rich archipelago capable of sustaining its ecological goods and providing services and needs of its people. Several waterbodies have been declared as natural wetlands in the country supporting the needs of community like water and food. In this study, 65 natural wetlands were considered including six sites that were identified as ‘Wetlands of International Importance’ such as Naujan Lake National Park, Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area and Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. There are 22 wetland types presented in this research categorizing the Philippine wetlands. Philippine wetlands are now facing tremendous challenges such as land use conversion, abuse of resources, pollution coming from domestic, industrial and agricultural activities, and climate change. This paper provides an overview of Philippine wetlands in terms of their characteristics and components, impacts in the ecosystem, and the challenges they are dealing with. -
PSA Oriental Mindoro Conducts Enumerators Training And
Volume 1, Issue 4 JULY - SEPTEMBER 2019 IN THIS ISSUE PSA Oriental Mindoro conducts Enumerators Training and Workshop in MinSCAT Main Campus PSA Oriental Mindoro conducts Enumerators Training and PSA Oriental Mindoro conducted Workshop in MinSCAT Main enumerators training and workshop Campus in Mindoro State College of Agricul- ture and Technology Main Campus PSA Oriental Mindoro joins Victoria on August 22, 28 and 29, Takbo Para sa Kabataan: Bubble 2019. The three day training was Run 2019 and The 404th conducted to prepare Statistical Researchers hired by the academe Maneuver Company: Run for in the Assessment Survey on the Mindoro Needs and Opportunities for Future Participants and PSA OrMin Personnel Partnership with Local Farmers and involved in the training. PSA Oriental Mindoro Industry. conducts Information Dissemination in Schools The training focused on the discussion of Interview Techniques, Role of Statistical Researchers, Data Presentation, Data Processing, and Survey Operations & Questionnaire Design. Thirty (30) Statistical Researchers, PSA OrMin Attendance for two from each municipality of the province, were involved while CSS Learning Efren C. Armonia, SSS Charlyn Romero-Cantos and SS II Herchie T. Davalos of PSA Oriental Mindoro facilitated the training. PSA Oriental Mindoro joins Takbo Para sa Kabataan: Bubble Run 2019 PSA OrMin Attendance for and The 404th Maneuver Company: Run for Mindoro Partnership CPI & Inflation Rate in the Province Did You Know That The 404th Maneuver Company: Run Takbo Para sa Kabataan: Bubble for Mindoro Run 2019 PSA Oriental Mindoro joined two fun run activities in Calapan City. On August 10, 2019, SK Federation organized Takbo Para sa Kabataan: Bubble Run 2019 as part of “Linggo ng Kabataan” celebration while on September 8, 2019 the AgriStat Corner 404th Maneuver Company: Run for Mindoro was initiated. -
Current Status and Prospects of Protected Areas in the Light of the Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Priorities
Proceedings of IUCN/WCPA-EA-4 Taipei Conference March 18-23, 2002, Taipei, Taiwan CURRENT STATUS AND PROSPECTS OF PROTECTED AREAS IN THE LIGHT OF THE PHILIPPINE BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION PRIORITIES Perry S. Ong, Ph. D. Fellow, Center for Applied Biodiversity Science, CI Science Director, Conservation International Philippines Associate Professor, Institute of Biology, UP Diliman I. INTRODUCTION The Philippines, the world’s second largest archipelago after Indonesia, covers a land area of about 300,000 km2 [1]. It is one of the 17 megadiversity countries, which between themselves contain 70 to 80 percent of global biodiversity [2]. Philippine rainforest is home to more than 1130 terrestrial wildlife species (Table 1) and between 10,000-13,000 species of plants [3] so far recorded, of which more than half are found nowhere else in the world. As such, the Philippines has also been described as Galapagos times ten [4]. It is also one of 25 global biodiversity hotspots [5, 6] with more than 97 percent of its original forest cover lost [7, 8]. In fact more original forests were lost in the last 50 years of the 20th century than what was lost in the previous 450 years combined [9]. Yet more new species are still being discovered on these islands than any other areas on earth in recent times [e.g., see 10, 11] Table 1. Diversity, endemism and conservation status of Philippine wildlife [11, 12, 13 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20] No. of No. of Endemic % No. of No. of Threatened Species Species endemics Endemic Species Threatened Species Amphibians 101+ 79+ 78% 24 24 Reptiles 258+ 170+ 66% 8 4 Birds 5761 195+1 34% 74 59 Mammals 204+1, 2 111+1 54% 51 41 Total 1139+ 555+1 49% 157 128 95 Legend: + includes new species (38 species of amphibians, 35 species of reptiles; 15 species of mammals); 1 includes rediscovered species 2 25 species of dolphins, whales and dugong The country’s marine waters cover 2.21 M km2 with a coastline of 22,450 km and an estimated 27,000 km2 of coral reefs [21]. -
Naujan Lake National Park Site Assessment Profile
NAUJAN LAKE NATIONAL PARK SITE ASSESSMENT AND PROFILE UPDATING Ireneo L. Lit, Jr., Sheryl A. Yap, Phillip A. Alviola, Bonifacio V. Labatos, Marian P. de Leon, Edwino S. Fernando, Nathaniel C. Bantayan, Elsa P. Santos and Ivy Amor F. Lambio This publication has been made possible with funding support from Malampaya Joint Ventures Partners, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro and Provincial Government of Occidental Mindoro. i Copyright: © Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. All rights reserved: Reproduction of this publication for resale or other commercial purposes, in any form or by any means, is prohibited without the express written permission from the publisher. Recommended Citation: Lit Jr, I.L. Yap, S.A. Alviola, P.A. Labatos, B.V. de Leon, M.P. Fernando, S.P. Bantayan, N.C. Santos, E.P. Lambio, I.A.F. (2011). Naujan Lake National Park Site Assessment and Profile Updating. Muntinlupa City. Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. ISBN 978-621-8010-04-8 Published by: Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. Manila Office 22F Asian Star Building, ASEAN Drive Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntilupa City, 1780 Philippines Telephone: +63 2 8502188 Fax: +63 2 8099447 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mbcfi.org.ph Provincial Office Gozar Street, Barangay Camilmil, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, 5200 Philippines Telephone/Fax: +63 43 2882326 ii NAUJAN LAKE NATIONAL PARK SITE ASSESSMENT AND PROFILE UPDATING TEAM Project Leader Ireneo L. Lit, Jr., Ph.D. Floral survey team Study Leader Edwino S. Fernando, Ph.D. Ivy Amor F. Lambio, M.Sc. Field Technician(s) Dennis E. -
Surveys of Wetlands and Waterbirds in Cagayan Valley, Luzon, Philippines
FORKTAIL 20 (2004): 33–39 Surveys of wetlands and waterbirds in Cagayan valley, Luzon, Philippines MERLIJN VAN WEERD and JAN VAN DER PLOEG In November 2001 and January 2002, we searched the entire Cagayan valley, north-east Luzon, Philippines for wetlands and congre- gations of waterbirds. Five wetlands were identified that held substantial numbers of waterbirds. Important numbers of the endemic Philippine Duck Anas luzonica (Vulnerable) were observed at two lakes, as well as large numbers of Wandering Whistling-duck Dendrocygna arcuata, Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata and Great Egret Casmerodius albus. Other records included the first Philippine record of Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea, the second Philippine record of Dunlin Calidris alpina, and the first record of Chinese Egret Egretta eulophotes (Vulnerable) on the mainland of northern Luzon. The absence of Sarus Crane Grus antigone and Spot-billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis suggests that these species are now indeed extirpated in the Philippines. Two wetland areas, Lake Magat and Malasi lakes, qualify as wetlands of international importance under the criteria of the Ramsar convention on the basis of the count results presented here. Currently, none of the wetlands of Cagayan valley is officially protected by the Philippine government. INTRODUCTION reef-flats that are important as a staging area for migra- tory shorebirds (Haribon Foundation 1989). Five Wetlands are among the most threatened ecosystems of locations containing significant numbers of waterbirds the Philippines, mainly as a result of drainage and were identified: Cagayan river delta, Buguey wetlands, reclamation (DENR and UNEP 1997). Other impor- Linao swamp, Malasi lakes and Lake Magat (see tant threats include exotic species introductions, Fig. -
Parasitic Crustaceans in Fishes from Some Philippine Lakes
Parasitic Crustaceans in Fishes from Some Philippine Lakes Nellie C. Lopez Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City Lopez NC. 2001. Parasitic crustaceans in fishes from some Philippine lakes, pp. 75-79. In CB Santiago, ML Cuvin-Aralar and ZU Basiao (eds.). Conservation and Ecological Management of Philippine Lakes in Relation to Fisheries and Aquaculture. Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Aquaculture Department, Iloilo, Philippines; Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines; and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Quezon City, Philippines. 187 pp. Abstract Parasitic crustaceans are among the most harmful parasites of fishes. Certain species cause disease outbreaks and mortalities in aquaculture, facilities, and sometimes in natural systems, resulting in serious economic losses. Edible fishes from some Philippine lakes also show infestation by parasitic crustaceans. The branchiuran, Argulus indicus Weber, and the copepod, Lernaea cyprinacea Linnaeus, were recovered from the skin and base of the dorsal fin, respectively, of the mudfish Channa striata from Laguna de Bay. L. cyprinacea was also found on the white goby Glossogobius giurus in Naujan Lake. In La Mesa Reservoir, the gills of wild populations of tilapias Oreochromis niloticus and Tilapia zillii, white goby, and silvery theraponid Therapon plumbeus were infected with the copepod, Ergasilus philippinensis Velasquez. An isopod, Alitropus typus Edwards, was recovered from the buccal and gill cavities of several fishes from Lake Taal, namely; the mud gudgeon Ophiocara aporos, cardinal fish Apogon thermalis, silvery theraponid, and cage cultured Oreochromis niloticus. Previous reports and above finding indicate wide host specificity of the parasites. -
Completed Projects Completed Infrastructure
20 Region l 7,8 CAR 17 1 Region ll COMPLETED PROJECTS Region lll Region IV-A 9,10,11,12,13 Region V 15 NCR 2,3,4,5,6 Region Vlll Region lV-B 14 Region Xlll Region Vl 16,17,18 Region X Region Vll 26,27 19,20,21,22,23,24,25 Region lX ARMM CARAGA Region Xll 31 29,30 Region Xl 28 COMPLETED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS 2017 CAR 1. Completion of Mt. Pulag Eco-lodge, Tinoc, Ifugao NCR 2. Multi-Purpose Building, Plaza Hugo, Sta. Ana, Manila 3. Improvement of Sta. Ana Church, Manila 4. Landscaping of CCP Complex, Manila 5. Relocation of Meralco Facilities for Intramuros Museum Project, Intramuros, Manila 6. Rehabilitation of Travel Tax Room, NAIA Terminal 2, Pasay City Region I 7. Tourism Center and Souvenir Shop, San Julian Sur, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur 8. Improvement of Manaoag Church and Construction of Tourist Facilities, Manaoag, Pangasinan Region IV-A 9. Rehabilitation of Hinulugang Taktak, Antipolo, Rizal 10. Tourism Information Center and Rest Area (Green Restroom), San Pablo City, Laguna 11. Tourism Information Center and Rest Area (Green Restroom),Lemery, Batangas 12. Batangas Showcase Center Capitol Compound, Kumintang Ibaba, Batangas City 13. Rehabilitation of Public Building for Hyperbaric Chamber System, Mabini, Batangas Region IV-B 14. Tourist Center, El Nido, Palawan Region V 15. Malabasay Falls Ecotourism Park Development Project, Naga City, Camarines Sur Region VI 16. Tourism Information Center and Rest Area (Green Restroom), Miag-ao, Iloilo 17. Site Development, Malumpati Health Spring Tourist Resort, Pandan, Antique 18. Engineering Design and Construction Management Services for the Boracay Drainage Improvement, Malay, Aklan Region VII 19. -
Aquatic Resources in the Philippines and the Extent of Poverty in the Sector
Aquatic resources in the Philippines and the extent of poverty in the sector Item Type monograph Authors Rivera, R.; Turcotte, D.; Boyd-Hagart, A.; Pangilinan, J.; Santos, R. Publisher Support to Regional Aquatic Resources Management (STREAM) Download date 04/10/2021 13:50:11 Link to Item http://hdl.handle.net/1834/20137 Aquatic resources in the Philippines and the extent of poverty in the sector May 2002 Table of contents List of tables.......................................................................................................vi List of figures ....................................................................................................vii Abbreviations...................................................................................................viii 1 Introduction..................................................................................................1 2 Status of aquatic resources in the Philippines .........................................2 2.1 Marine resources ...............................................................................................2 2.1.1 Coral reefs .............................................................................................................. 3 2.1.2 Seagrasses and seaweeds...................................................................................... 4 2.2 Inland resources.................................................................................................5 2.2.1 Mangroves and brackish water ponds..................................................................... -
The Land of Heroes and Festivities Calabarzon
Calabarzon The land of heroes and festivities is an acronym for the provinces comprising Getting There the region – CAvite, LAguna, BAtangas, Rizal Travelers can take air-conditioned buses going to southern and QueZON. It is situated immediately Luzon from among the multitudes of bus terminals within Calabarzon Metro Manila. Travel time to Cavite and Rizal usually takes south and east of Metro Manila, and is the an hour while Batangas, Laguna and Quezon may be complementary hideaway for anyone reached within two to four hours. looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Hotels and Resorts the capital. The region has a good collection of accommodation facilities that offer rest and recreation at stunningly-low Calabarzon is rich with stories relating to prices. From classy deluxe resort hotels to rental apartment options, one will find rooms, apartments and evens the country’s colonial past, of heroes and mansions that are suitable for every group of any size. revolutionaries standing up for the ideals of Spa resorts in Laguna and elsewhere are particularly popular, as individual homes with private springs are freedom and self-rule. Many monuments offered for day use, or longer. still stand as powerful reminders of days Sports Activities and Exploration gone by, but the region hurtles on as one of The region is blessed with an extensive selection the most economically-progressive areas of sport-related activities, such as golf in world-class for tourism, investments and trade. championship courses in Cavite, or volcano-trekking around Taal Lake, or diving off the magnificent coasts and Its future is bright and the way clear, thanks islands of Batangas, among others. -
The Philippines Illustrated
The Philippines Illustrated A Visitors Guide & Fact Book By Graham Winter of www.philippineholiday.com Fig.1 & Fig 2. Apulit Island Beach, Palawan All photographs were taken by & are the property of the Author Images of Flower Island, Kubo Sa Dagat, Pandan Island & Fantasy Place supplied courtesy of the owners. CHAPTERS 1) History of The Philippines 2) Fast Facts: Politics & Political Parties Economy Trade & Business General Facts Tourist Information Social Statistics Population & People 3) Guide to the Regions 4) Cities Guide 5) Destinations Guide 6) Guide to The Best Tours 7) Hotels, accommodation & where to stay 8) Philippines Scuba Diving & Snorkelling. PADI Diving Courses 9) Art & Artists, Cultural Life & Museums 10) What to See, What to Do, Festival Calendar Shopping 11) Bars & Restaurants Guide. Filipino Cuisine Guide 12) Getting there & getting around 13) Guide to Girls 14) Scams, Cons & Rip-Offs 15) How to avoid petty crime 16) How to stay healthy. How to stay sane 17) Do’s & Don’ts 18) How to Get a Free Holiday 19) Essential items to bring with you. Advice to British Passport Holders 20) Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Disasters & The Dona Paz Incident 21) Residency, Retirement, Working & Doing Business, Property 22) Terrorism & Crime 23) Links 24) English-Tagalog, Language Guide. Native Languages & #s of speakers 25) Final Thoughts Appendices Listings: a) Govt.Departments. Who runs the country? b) 1630 hotels in the Philippines c) Universities d) Radio Stations e) Bus Companies f) Information on the Philippines Travel Tax g) Ferries information and schedules. Chapter 1) History of The Philippines The inhabitants are thought to have migrated to the Philippines from Borneo, Sumatra & Malaya 30,000 years ago. -
Profile on Environmental and Social Considerations in Philippines
Profile on Environmental and Social Considerations in Philippines ANNEX September 2011 Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) CRE CR(5) 11-014 Table of Contents IUCN Red List of the Philippines (2007) Red List of the Philippine Red Data Book,1997 Threatened Species by the National Laws Philippine Fauna and Flora under CITES APPENDIX, 2011 Protected Areas under the NIPAS Act in the Philippines (as of June, 2011) Environmental Standards CDM Projects in the Philippines (as of March 31, 2011) Project Grouping Matrix for Determination of EIA Report Type EIA Coverage & Requirements Screening Checklists Outlines of Required Documents by PEISS IUCN Red List of the Philippines ,2007 IUCN Red List of the Philippines (2007) ＃ Scientific Name Common Name Category Mammals 1 Acerodon jubatus GOLDEN-CAPPED FRUIT BAT EN 2 Acerodon leucotis PALAWAN FRUIT BAT VU 3 Alionycteris paucidentata MINDANAO PYGMY FRUIT BAT VU 4 Anonymomys mindorensis MINDORO CLIMBING RAT VU 5 Apomys sacobianus LONG-NOSED LUZON FOREST MOUSE VU 6 Apomys gracilirostris LARGE MINDORO FOREST MOUSE VU 7 Archboldomys luzonensis MT ISAROG SHREW-MOUSE EN 8 Axis calamianensis CALAMANIAN DEER EN 9 Bubalus mindorensis MINDORO DWARF BUFFALO CR 10 Cervus alfredi PHILLIPINE SPOTTED DEER EN 11 Chrotomys gonzalesi ISAROG STRIPED SHREW-RAT, CR 12 Chrotomys whiteheadi LUZON STRIPED RAT VU 13 Crateromys australis DINAGAT BUSHY-TAILED CLOUD RAT EN 14 Crateromys schadenbergi GIANT BUSHY-TAILED CLOUD RAT VU 15 Crateromys paulus OILIN BUSHY-TAILED CLOUD RAT CR 16 Crateromys heaneyi PANAY BUSHY-TAILED -
Chapter 4 Safety in the Philippines
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Philippine Regions ...................................................................................................................................... Chapter 2 Philippine Visa............................................................................................................................................. Chapter 3 Philippine Culture........................................................................................................................................ Chapter 4 Safety in the Philippines.............................................................................................................................. Chapter 5 Health & Wellness in the Philippines........................................................................................................... Chapter 6 Philippines Transportation........................................................................................................................... Chapter 7 Philippines Dating – Marriage..................................................................................................................... Chapter 8 Making a Living (Working & Investing) .................................................................................................... Chapter 9 Philippine Real Estate.................................................................................................................................. Chapter 10 Retiring in the Philippines...........................................................................................................................