THE PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT BOARD OF MOUNT TIMOLAN PROTECTED LANDSCAPE CALL FOR ENTRIES TO LOGO ENHANCEMENT CONTEST Pursuant to the Mount Timolan Protected Landscape -Protected Area Management Board Resolution No. 2020-28 “Resolution Approving the Enhancement of Existing Logo of Mt. Timolan Protected Landscape,” the MTPL-PAMB is calling for entries to the Logo Enhancement Contest which will be conducted online until August 12, 2020. Mechanics, Rules and Regulations 1. The contest is open to professional and amateur artists/enthusiasts. 2. The contest duration is until August 12, 2020. 3. The design of the logo should be in accordance with the ideals of the MTPL- PAMB and highlight the heart-shaped Lake Maragang. 4. All entries must be e-mailed to [email protected] on or before August 12, 2020 together with the participant’s basic information. Full Name: Birthday: Address: Contact Number: Email Address: 5. The entries shall be judged according to the following criteria: Concept and relevance 40% Originality 30% Creativity and impact 30% Total 100% 6. The winning entry will be chosen on August 14, 2020 by the MTPL-PAMB. The winner will be informed through email or phone call. 7. The winner will receive: - two (2) night stay for two (2) people in Lake Maragang Rainforest Park inclusive of lodging, food, park fees, and land transportation to and from Pagadian City Note: Transportation of winner and companion from their point of origin to Pagadian City is not included in the prize. - one (1) copy of Handurawan, the coffee table book of Mt. Timolan Protected Landscape. 8. The MTPL-PAMB shall have the exclusive rights for the winning logo design and may be used in publications, websites, in other media and marketing and corporate materials such as letterheads, flyers, brochures and envelopes. The MTPL-PAMB reserves the right to further refine or make improvements and alterations on the final design of the winning entry. 9. By entering the competition, the participants declare that the logo submitted is their original work, have not been submitted to any other competition, and does not infringe on any third party’s existing copyrights. Any complaints that may arise due to similarities, likeness or comparison of the design would be the accountability of the participant as he/she would be responsible to prove its authenticity. EXISTING LOGO AND MEANING The main context of the logo is the photographic lying-lady landscape of MTPL. Soaring eagles signifies MTPL as a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA), Important Bird Area (IBA), Endemic Bird Area (EBA), and one of the country’s priority conservation area. The four individuals of soaring eagles represent the 4-municipalities (Tigbao, Guipos, San Miguel and Lapuyan) as active LGU partners and members of the PAMB. The clouds on the horizon represent the changing and challenging condition/mode overtime as political, social and bio-physical condition by nature change. The line in the middle represents the 2- Management Zones of the Protected Area (Strict protection Zone and Multiple Use Zone) and delineates the boundary between the protected area and other land classifications (Timber Land and Agricultural Lands) outside the national park. The two (2) gongs represent the 2 Indigenous Cultural Community (Lapuyan Ancestral Domain and Phegompongan de Tigao) actively participating in PA management and highlights that MTPL is also an Indigenous Cultural Conservation Area (ICCA) by its domain. The river represents the functional watershed services provided by MTPL as one of its ecological services as an essential life-support system. The hand holding the juvenile plant represents the environment and biodiversity friendly stakeholders lead by the PAMB. The phrase “Ang Pinangangalagaang Pook na Mayroong Puso” highlights the natural landscape of the heart-shape Lake Maragang of which image is not shown in the logo. The Logo itself embodies the vision, mission and goals of the PAMB as the managers of Mt. Timolan Protected Landscape PROFILE Mt. Timolan Protected Landscape I-Historical Background 1992 was the crucial year of its local conservation initiative after the civil society won their plight against the rampant illegal logging activities in the municipality of Tigbao. On the same year the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Sur declared the area as a Provincial Park pursuant to Sangguniang Panlalawigan Regulatory Ordinance No. 2-series of 1992 as a Local Conservation Area (LCA). II-Location It is located within the political jurisdiction of the municipalities of Tigbao, Guipos, San Miguel and Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur. It is geographically situated along 123º 14’ 00” to 123º 16’ 45” East and 7º 44’ 45” to 8º 49’ 10” North. Elevation ranges from 500 to 1,152 meters above sea level (ASL). Please attach Location III-Legal Basis Mt. Timolan Protected Landscape (MTPL) formerly Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Park was proclaimed as a protected area by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 354. On August 14, 2000 in pursuance to the provisions of RA 7586 otherwise known as National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) Act of 1992. Finally, MTPL was legislated by RA 11038 otherwise known as the Expanded National Integrated Protected Area System (ENIPAS) Act of 2018. IV-Coverage and Area It is situated within the political jurisdiction of the municipalities of: 1.) Tigbao; 2.) Guipos; 3.) San Miguel and 4.) Lapuyan, of the 2nd Congressional District of the province of Zamboanga del Sur covering portions of barangays: New Tuburan; Timolan; Upper Nilo; Maragang; Limas, Guinlin (Tigbao); Datagan (Guipos); Ocapan, Dumalian (San Miguel) and Tiguha (Lapuyan) with total area of 2,244.54 hectares. V-Climatic Condition The locality falls within the fourth climatic type, where rainfall is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. It is usually dry season during the months of December to April with occasional rain showers during these months. The rest of the year, May to November is a wet season. VI-Accessibility Pagadian City is the urban and provincial capital of Zamboanga del Sur. The city is accessible by plane on daily flights from and to Metro Manila and Cebu. Likewise, it by accessible by land from and to its neighboring cities: (Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro, Ozamis, Dipolog, Oroquita, Ozamis & Iligan) at @24/7 basis. Vans also travel daily to and from Cotabato and General Santos City. The municipality of Tigbao is the nearest jump-off municipality towards the protected area. It is accessible by all types of vehicle passing national highway about 25 kms. Southwest from Pagadian City. VII-Conservation Status MTPL is among the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), Important Bird Areas (IBAs) and Endemic Bird Areas in the country. It has 115 species of birds (partial/initial data) of which 40 are Philippine Endemic, 5 are Mindanao Endemic and 5 species area threatened. Recorded species (partial data) are: 20 species of mammals (2 are threatened); 15 species of amphibians (threatened), more than 15 species of reptiles (6- are threatened), 11 species of inland fish-fauna and numerous species of butter flies and insects. Please see attach pictures. Flock of Philippine Duck (Anas luzunica) swimming at the heart-shape lake. It has secondary forest type predominantly of Dipterocarp species, numerous species of palms, bamboos, ferns and fern allies, vines, epiphytes and lianas. It is also endowed with beautiful flowering plants as Pitcher Plant, Medenilla, Tiger Orchid and other orchid species and many attractive flowers. Initial data on floral species accounted to 127 species with 41 listed as threatened species. Some wild/beautiful flowers of MTPL IX-Unique Features It is endowed with unique geo-physical features and such as: Lying-Lady Landsape, Heart-shape Lake (Lake Maragang), Mensabok Marsh, Timolan Peak, Timolan Bog and Tuburan Falls which entice the general public to enjoy its aesthetic values. Lake Maragang Rainforest Park with few basic visitors’ facilities and improved accessibility is frequented with local tourist making it one of Ecological Destination of Zamboanga del Sur. Please see attach pictures. The Lying-Lady Landscape. The Heart Shape-Lake. Tuburan Falls The protected area is frequented with visitors to enjoy its aesthetic values. Number of visitors soars in past 4 years because of the presence of basic visitors facilities such as Eco-lodge, Multipurpose Hall, Rest Room, Picnic Shade, Picnic poll, View Deck, Kitchen, CR, Water and Solar light systems camp site, waiting shed. Likewise, improvement of accessibility and participation of the host community in the community based tourism program in Tour Guiding, Porterage, Motorcycle (Transport) food and other ecotourism- related services also contributed to increased visitor influx. Please see attach pictures. Some Ecotourism Facilities: Multi-purpose Hall, Ecolodge, Picnic Shed and Picnic Pool. Tour-Guiding Seminar conducted by the Department of Tourism. 2019-Miss Zamboanga del Sur Candidates enjoy kayaking as among its ecotourism products. Base on the Visitors Statistical Data (2015-2019) visitors accounted to 9,544 mostly local tourists. The protected area management through the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) imposes the “No Tour Guide-No Entry”, “Carbage In-Garbage Out” and “No Single- Use Plastic Policy to ensure that the management objectives of sustainable tourism are achieved. VI-Current Initiatives Existing policies, rules and regulations on ecological, social, economics, and tourism are all reflected in the Protected Area Management Plan, Ecotourism Business Plan and Lake Maragang Wetland Management Plans. The concerned stakeholders also participated in the decision making process through the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB). The host communities particularly, the entry and exit points of ecotourism route has already enjoyed the economic benefits of the ecotourism program and get involved in Tour Guiding, Transport and Catering Service. Likewise, the Barangay and municipal LGUs also generated income through imposing entrance fee. The ecotourism program as an economic enterprise has already generated income through Entrance Facility Users Fee.