USAID PROTECT WILDLIFE

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 July - September 2019

October 2019

This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by DAI Global, LLC.

Activity Title: Protect Wildlife Activity Sponsoring USAID Office: USAID/ 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 Autonomous Region in Muslim 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 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 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 United States Department of the Interior-International Technical Assistance US DOI ITAP Program USG United States Government WEO wildlife enforcement officer WildLEAP Wildlife Law Enforcement Action Plan ZCWD City Water District

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 (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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 1 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 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. • - 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 Natural Park and Great and Little Santa Cruz Islands Protected Landscape and Seascape. • General Santos City (GenSan), and South in Region 12: From its office in General Santos City, Protect Wildlife implements activities in forest lands and protected areas, such as Protected Landscape, Protected Seascape and Protected Landscape. Mount Busa Key Biodiversity Area in Sarangani and is also one of the target sites in Region 12. • Region 3 or Central , with selected sites in , and : From its office, Protect Wildlife started planning the implementation of region-wide and site-specific activities in Aurora Memorial National Park, Mount Mingan and the - 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.

2 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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 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).

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 3 Mount Busa’s forests stretch across the municipalities of Maitum and Kiamba in Sarangani, and T’boli and 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.

4 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 5 “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, , 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.

6 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 7 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.

8 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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 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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 9 FIGURE 1: OVERALL PROTECT WILDLIFE THEORY OF CHANGE RESULTS CHAIN HIGHLIGHTING INTERMEDIATE RESULTS BEING ACHIEVED FROM SA-SPECIFIC AND INTER-SA ACTIVITIES

10 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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 water works services, and the watershed protection budget of the Zamboanga City Water District. Tourism fees from the Pasonanca Protected Landscape and Bud 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

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 11 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, (Ateneo de Davao University)

12 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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, and , 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)

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 13 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

14 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 15 TABLE 1: CONTRACT DELIVERABLES: YEAR 4 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (as of September 30, 2019)

TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS INDICATORS Year 4 Year 4, Inception to NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP Year 4 (Adjusted)1 Quarter 1 Date SA 1 The LOP target was achieved in November 2018.

People trained to 101 LOP target A BCC and Social Marketing Workshop was held in Region 3 last 1.1 lead behavior 100 - - Male: 45 achieved August 2019 to help LGU and DENR staff develop the concept change campaigns Female: 56 models and theory of change for BCC campaigns in Aurora Memorial National Park and Mt. Mingan. A three-day Yes-O camp for students in schools surrounding Mount Matutum launched the Yes-O campaign in , 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 Behavior change 17 1 1 will be launched next quarter. 1.2 campaigns 25 9 (16 site-level; (site-level) (site-level) implemented 1 national) 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.

16 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS INDICATORS Year 4 Year 4, Inception to NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP Year 4 (Adjusted)1 Quarter 1 Date 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 131,146 People reached Yes-O camp (September 2019) 5,382 (site-level) 1.3 by behavior 300,000 174,236 5,382 (b) 600 individuals who took part in the campaign perya games (site-level) 3,554,793 change campaigns during the coastal clean-up in General Santos City (September (national) 2019) (c) 4,568 individual who accessed the Facebook page of Makmak, the blue-naped parrot mascot of Brooke’s Point, Palawan SA 2 PES collections reported for the quarter: Revenue (a) Brooke’s Point LGU: US$2,877 (₱148,774) generated from (b) Rizal LGU: US$904 (₱46,742) the sale of (c) Zamboanga City Water District quarterly budget for the 2.1 US$500,000 US$295,890 US$195,4032 US$195,403 US$389,092 ecosystem Protection, Conservation, and Management of Pasonanca Natural services in target Park: US$188,760 (₱9,762,674) sites (d) Pasonanca Natural Park IPAF: US$134 (₱6,920) (e) Bud Bongao Forest Park: US$2,729 (₱141,150) Payment for ecosystem A total of 32 ENR-related enterprises were assisted on PES: services or (a) 31 RWSAs in General Santos City 2.2 tourism 100 47 32 32 84 (b) Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Office initiatives which has established an environment and tourism development supported in fund target sites Private-Public US$5 LOP target A supplementary partnership agreement with CLAFI was signed 2.3 US$99,674 US$99,674 US$7,310,631 investments in million achieve on September 2019. An additional US$96,674 (₱5 million) was

2 Exchange rate used this quarter: US$1 = ₱51.70

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 17 TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS INDICATORS Year 4 Year 4, Inception to NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP Year 4 (Adjusted)1 Quarter 1 Date Protect Wildlife committed by CLAFI for a reforestation and agroforestry activity anti-poaching and in the Sarangani Bay area. trafficking efforts 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 LGU staff trained in participatory 80 LGU staff from Brooke’s Point, Quezon, and Rizal in Palawan planning for 86 86 186 participated in the training of trainers on conservation-based 3.1 integrated 200 100 Male: 67 Male: 67 Male: 130 agroforestry and agriculture. Six staff from Sarangani Bay LGUs conservation and Female: 19 Female: 19 Female: 56 completed the required modules on protected area management development planning. (ICD) Community 617 community members/farmers from Española, Brooke’s Point, members trained Quezon, Bataraza, and Rizal in southern Palawan completed the 1,278 1,278 1,791 in planning and household-level training on conservation agriculture and 3.2 2,500 1,987 Male: 822 Male: 822 Male: 1,197 implementation agroforestry practices. Female: 456 Female: 456 Female: 594 of integrated 626 community members from the municipalities of Kiamba, Glan, conservation and Maitum, Maasim, Alabel, and in Sarangani and General

18 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS INDICATORS Year 4 Year 4, Inception to NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP Year 4 (Adjusted)1 Quarter 1 Date development Santos City completed the training on integrated conservation (ICD) and development. 35 community members from within the Aurora Memorial National Park completed the integrated conservation and development training

LGU staff trained, certified and formally deputized as 77 3.3 Wildlife 200 123 - - Male: 65 No training and deputation activity was implemented this quarter. Enforcement Female: 12 Officers (WEOs) by government agencies Community members trained 50 forest guards (who are also community members) at the 50 50 267 and certified as Pasonanca Natural Park who completed the Wildlife and 3.4 500 283 Male: 50 Male: 50 Male: 263 WEOs by Environmental Law Enforcement Training on May 2019 were Female: 0 Female: 0 Female: 4 government deputized by DENR Region 9. agencies SA 4 The Philippine Eagle Foundation mobilized its research team in August 2019. Four conservation-related student researches were selected from University- the last batch of student applicants. These are: supported (a) Amphibians and Reptiles in Mt Busa, Kiamba, Sarangani research 4.1 25 5 5 5 25 (b) Abundance and Distribution of the Phil Brown Deer – Obu initiatives Manuvu Ancestral Domain, Davao City implemented in (c) Biodiversity Assessment of Marine Ecosystem of Burias, Glan, target sites Sarangani d) Improved Mangrove Crown Measurement from Airborne Lidar Data using Marker-controlled Watershed Algorithm-filtered Hamraz Technique

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 19 TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS INDICATORS Year 4 Year 4, Inception to NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP Year 4 (Adjusted)1 Quarter 1 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. Discussions with Mindanao State University -GenSan focused the technical assistance on the development of suitable teaching tools and materials for its Marine Biology.

Universities The Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) identified the developing enhancement of its agroforestry program as priority for technical conservation assistance. 4.2 10 2 - - 8 curricula with support from The second workshop for the rollout of the activity-developed Protect Wildlife 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 Training on enforcement continue to be undertaken. The following training were held this quarter: Government staff LOP target (a) 9th Training of Trainers on the Application of the Wildlife Law trained in achieved; 109 109 1,415 Enforcement Manual of Operations (July 2019; 64 participants) combating 5.1 1,000 with Male: 66 Male: 66 Male: 851 wildlife and (b) Advanced training on enforcement and investigation for additional Female: 43 Female: 43 Female: 564 environmental violations of laws and regulations on wildlife, fisheries, and target crime protected areas (September 2019; 22 participants) (c) Seminar on Environmental Laws for Mindanao Prosecutors of Green Courts (September, 2019; 23 participants) New or revised laws and Four local policies in Palawan and Zamboanga City were adopted 5.2 50 30 4 4 24 regulations this quarter. adopted to

20 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS INDICATORS Year 4 Year 4, Inception to NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP Year 4 (Adjusted)1 Quarter 1 Date combat wildlife (a) PCSD Resolution No. 19-682 on guidelines for the crimes 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. Confiscations, seizures and arrests resulting Data for this indicator will be reported on December 2019 and 5.3 from capacity 1,000 651 - - 349 June 2020. building provided by Protect Wildlife

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 21 TABLE 2: ECONOMIC GROWTH OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS: YEAR 4 ACCOMPLISHMENTS (as of September 30, 2019)

TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS INDICATORS Year 4 Year 4, Inception NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP Year 4 (Adjusted) Quarter 1 to Date Outcomes No additional hectares this quarter. The zoning of Sarangani Number of hectares of Bay Protected Seascape (210,883 ha) is at the final stages of biologically significant refinement prior to PAMB adoption. The TWGs for the El areas under improved EG.10.2-2 500,000 127,088 - - 372,912 Nido-Taytay Managed Resource Protected Area (89,135 ha), natural resource and Cleopatra’s Needle Critical Habitat (38,639) have yet to management as a result come up with the proposed zoning and management of USG assistance prescriptions. 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 Number of people with benefitted. improved economic benefits derived from KSP-SEED: US$386,847 (₱20 million) for microfinancing of sustainable natural agricultural commodity production of farmers in Mount EG.10.2-3 100,000 84,380 7,345 7,345 27,460 resource management Matutum Protected Landscape and Sarangani Bay LGUs. It is and/or biodiversity estimated that 600 household-members from KSP-SEED’s conservation as a result network of organizations will be benefitted. of USG assistance 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.

22 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS INDICATORS Year 4 Year 4, Inception NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP Year 4 (Adjusted) Quarter 1 to Date Household benefitted by the distribution of high value fruit seedlings and vegetables will be reported next quarter. Number of people that apply improved The data for this indicator is collected at the end of each conservation law EG.10.2-6 1,200 516 activity year, i.e., June. enforcement practices as a result of USG assistance The LOP target was achieved on March 2019.

Amount of investment Investments that was mobilized and leveraged during the mobilized (in US$) for quarter are: sustainable landscapes, natural resource (a) U$242,914 (₱12.558 million ) as counterpart support of US$5 LOP target EG.10.3-4 management and US$339,588 US$339,588 US$7,920,729 national agencies, LGUs, and communities in training activities million achieved biodiversity organized or co-funded by Protect Wildlife conservation as supported by USG (b) US$96,674 (₱5 million) as commitment of CLAFI to assistance support reforestation and agroforestry

The commitment of PhilFIDA has yet to be determined. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, estimated in metric tons of CO2 equivalent No report for this quarter. The data for this indicator is EG.13-6 reduced, sequestered 703,930 631,889 - - 72,041 derived from the reported hectares in EG.10.2-2 or avoided through sustainable landscape activities supported by USG assistance Outputs Number of people 1,473 1,473 4,101 A total of 1,473 individuals were trained in sustainable natural trained in sustainable EG.10.2-4 4,500 1,884 Male: 955 Male: 955 Male: 2,751 resources management and/or biodiversity conservation in the natural resources Female: 518 Female: 518 Female: 1,350 quarter: management and/or

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 23 TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS INDICATORS Year 4 Year 4, Inception NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP Year 4 (Adjusted) Quarter 1 to Date biodiversity (a) Training of trainers on conservation-based conservation as a result agroforestry and agriculture in southern Palawan (August of USG assistance 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) Five local policies in Palawan and Zamboanga City were Number of laws, adopted this quarter. policies, or regulations (a) PCSD Resolution No. 19-682 Guidelines for the that address Determination and Classification of Categories of biodiversity Wildlife conservation and/or (b) Bataraza, Palawan ordinance adopting the Nicobar EG.10.2-5 50 22 5 5 32 other environmental Pigeon as its flagship species themes officially (c) Quezon, Palawan ordinance adopting Tabon bird as its proposed, adopted, or flagship species. implemented as a result (d) Sta. Cruz Islands PAMB resolution issued on August 8, of USG assistance 2019 approving the Manual of Operations of the PAMO which included enforcement protocols for the protected

24 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 TARGETS ACCOMPLISHMENTS INDICATORS Year 4 Year 4, Inception NARRATIVE PROGRESS LOP Year 4 (Adjusted) Quarter 1 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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 25 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 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).

26 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 27 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, , 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-

28 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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 Experts and officials from science, enforcement and consultant to assess the status of the environmental sectors gathered in Cebu for the country’s forensics capacities which is Conference in Wildlife Forensics to develop a common vision and action plan for enhancing the Philippines’ spread out in different agencies. A report capacity in using forensic science to boost wildlife law will be presented to partner agencies, and enforcement and strengthen the campaign to end illegal the activity will assess which preparatory wildlife trade in the country. 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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 29 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 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 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.

30 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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$96,153 million or ₱5 million, which will provide technical assistance on abaca and coffee production for the T’boli and B’laan tribes. CLAFI and Protect Wildlife signed an updated agreement that now includes working with indigenous CLAFI also made a commitment of US$ communities to assist them on abaca and coffee production in selected sites where CLAFI is already 95,785.44 (₱5 million) to support mangrove and operating. The foundation will also provide technical marine turtle conservation program in Sarangani assistance on establishing an abaca nursery for T’boli Bay. The foundation committed to work with and B’laan communities. 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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 31 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 / TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AMOUNT DIRECT SITE COMMUNITY NEEDED (₱) BENEFICIARIES Village-Level feed mill 3.5 million Marketing fund for vegetables, Inugbong, cassava and other biodiversity- 250,000 Kusor Farmer's Association Bataraza, friendly crops 315 individuals (KUFA) Palawan Post-harvest facilities (i.e., processing of cassava chips and 500,000 other products) from PhilRootcrops Bulalacao, Marketing fund for pineapple Bulalacao Community- 300,000 Bataraza, production Based Wildlife Protection 265 individuals Palawan Processing facility of pineapple 300,000 products Processing by-products of Isugod, Cherish Fisherfolks seaweeds (bio-fertilizers, feeds, 1 Million Quezon, 415 individuals Association etc.) Palawan Crab fattening and lobster 300,000 Coffee nursery establishment for Tupi Coffee Growers Tupi, South 5 Million 4,350 individuals Robusta coffee covering 5 clusters Association, Inc. Cotabato Marketing fund for buying coffee

32 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 ORGANIZATION / TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AMOUNT DIRECT SITE COMMUNITY NEEDED (₱) BENEFICIARIES Abaca nursery establishment for 5 Million quality fiber covering 5 clusters United Maligang Farmers Kiamba, Marketing fund for buying abaca

Multi-Purpose Cooperative Sarangani fiber 3,595 individuals Product display furniture and fixtures; storage for processed 500,000 abaca fiber Arabica coffee nursery Allah Valley, establishment (covering 2 2 Million T’boli Knoon Highland South barangays and 7 sitios) 2,500 individuals Farmer Association Cotabato Abaca spindle stripping machines 400,000 for 7 sitios Processing facility to obtain BFAD certification (including BFAD 500,000 certification fee) Tawi-Tawi Mother's Club Bongao, Tawi- producing bottled fish meat and 140 individuals Marketing Cooperative Tawi shrimp paste Revolving capital for fish meat production (i.e., bottles, labeling, 200,000 etc.) Mampang Seaweeds Zamboanga Seaweed Production and 1 Million 136 individuals Planters Association City Marketing Capital

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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 33 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, . 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, . 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, City, .

34 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 • 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, 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, , 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 SA ACTIVITY DATE ORGANIZATIONS Luzon-wide stakeholders’ review of proposed revisions to the Wildlife August 6-7, SA 5 Act. 2019 Meeting on the proposed CAPTURED study and other activities August 23, SA 5 supported by Protect Wildlife. 2019 Meeting on the logistical and technical preparations for the conduct of the 2nd Capacitation Workshop on Protected Area Management for the August 30, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The SA 3 2019 group agreed that DENR will conduct an internal assessment prior to the workshop. WildALERT Reporting Process Workshop. The user interface and user August 28- SA 5 experience for the WildALERT were developed, This will be used in the 29, 2019 DENR-BMB alpha version of the application and website. Seminar on National and International Policies Governing Ivory and the Illegal Wildlife Trade in Seaports and Airports. This is part of the September SA 5 continuing series of seminars of the BMB-WRD to mainstream wildlife 19, 2019 law enforcement at airports and seaports in identified hotspot areas. Learning Event on National and International Policies governing ivory September SA 5 and wildlife trade in airports and seaports held at International 26, 2019 Airport. Joint planning with BMB-WRD for the initial assessment and training on SA 3 September marine turtle conservation for partners in the Sarangani Bay Protected SA 5 5, 2019 Seascape. Meeting with DA- Agricultural Credit Policy Council for possible August 16, partnership to allow Protect Wildlife partner communities within SA 2 2019 protected areas and forestlands to access DA credit programs. Visayas Cluster Public Consultation on BFAR’s Draft Rules on Fisheries SA 5 Anti-Poaching Protocol held in Cebu City. July 4, 2019 Department

of Agriculture Mindanao Cluster Public Consultation on BFAR Draft Rules on August 1, SA 5 Fisheries Anti-Poaching Protocol held in Davao City. 2019 Finalization of BFAR’s Draft Rules for the Anti-Poaching Protocol, with September SA 5 procedures in addressing intrusions of foreign fishing vessels into 25, 2019 Philippine waters.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 35 PARTNER SA ACTIVITY DATE ORGANIZATIONS Museum tour of a PCSDS team and interaction with museum curators July 15-17, PCSD and archivists to help PCSDS refine the concept of the PCSD SA 1 2019 Biodiversity Learning Center

League of Corporate Foundation’s CSR Expo 2019. Protect Wildlife was able to link up with the Foundation’s program-based environment July 4-5, SA 2 and enterprise committees and foundations of private companies like 2019 League of Corporate Coca-Cola Foundation, BDO Foundation, and UCPB-CIIF Foundation. Foundations Follow-on meeting with UCPB-CIIF Foundation, Inc. for possible September SA 2 partnership on conservation and protection related activities in activity 20, 2019 sites especially in Region 3 Asian Development Bank and Global Environment Facility – DENR August 8-9, Asian Development Bank SA 5 Experts’ Review of the draft Amended Wildlife Act 2019

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 USAID Green Invest August 29, SA 2 on good quality coffee in domestic and international market, sustainable Asia 2019 sourcing of premium coffee with perspective from buyers and roasters, fair-trade market on coffee, and commitment of promoting sustainable coffee production. Training of enumerators and conduct of the ranger and community July 31- Apo Reefs Natural Park; SA 4 perception survey in Apo Reefs Natural Park. A total of 21 rangers and August 29, Agusan Marsh Wildlife 590 community members were surveyed. 2019 Sanctuary Training of enumerators and conduct of the ranger perception survey in September SA 4 Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary. A total of 132 rangers were surveyed. 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.

36 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 • 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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 37 ▪ 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 , Aurora, and . • 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

38 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 • 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

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 39 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.

40 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 41 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 Assisted communities in southern Palawan, including about 2,500 hectares of production lands upland indigenous families, received their seedlings of durian will be placed under effective and as part of Protect Wildlife’s agroforestry program that aims productive management. to contribute to better livelihood opportunities for locals and improved management of forests and forestlands. 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 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

42 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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 Philippine megapode characteristics of a flagship species as stipulated in the guidelines. (Megapodius cumingii), The Tabon Bird does not only promote the significance of this bird locally known as Tabon bird and its habitat but also its connection with the culture and history of Quezon. The famous and historic 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. Nicobar pigeon (Coelonas nicobarica), locally known as Siete Colores 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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 43 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 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.

44 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 45 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 SA ACTIVITY DATE AREA/PARTNER 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 SA 3 July 1-5, 2019 Rizal and Jose P. Rizal National High School. The 3D map serves as a learning material for watershed and watershed management for students. Tree planting in Mambalot-Filantropia watershed, a critical Cross- watershed in LGU Brooke’s Point, as part of the Arbor July 15, 2019 cutting Mount Mantalingahan Day celebration of the LGU. Protected Landscape Visioning and strategy setting workshop of the Mount and adjoining SA 3 Mantalingahan Protected Landscape TWG for the updating August 13-14, 2019 forestlands of the management plan PAMB orientation on the ENIPAS Law and its IRR for Mt. SA 3 August 22-23, 2019 Mantalingahan Protected Landscape Comprehensive Land and Water Use Planning (CLWSP) SA 3 September 16-20, 2019 Workshop: Sectoral data analysis for LGU Bataraza Validation of actual land and resource uses with the Punta SA 3 Baja ancestral domain as input to the preparation of the September 26-27, 2019 Punta Baja ADSDPP Traditional entrance ceremony in Barangay Napsan, Puerto Princesa City for the pangolin ground survey and July 1, 2019 SA 4 installation of camera traps. Barangay Napsan is the last Victoria-Anepahan study plot for both methods. Mountain Range Pangolin ground survey and camera trapping in Barangay July 1-10, 2019 Napsan; installation and retrieval of camera traps (ground survey) SA 4 August 15-25, 2019 (camera traps) Stakeholders’ forum, which was attended by Cleopatra’s Needle representatives of the barangays, City Government of SA 3 August 13, 2019 Critical Habitat Puerto Princesa, national government agencies, CSOs, and academe Training-workshop for the updating and harmonization of the land classification data of various government agencies El Nido SA 3 August 5-8, 2019 and available spatial data of LGU El Nido, for the updating of the El Nido FLUP and CLUP

46 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 FOCAL SA ACTIVITY DATE AREA/PARTNER Training-workshop for the analysis of current land and resource uses in alienable and disposable (A&D) lands, SA 3 September 9-13, 2019 forestlands, protected areas, and municipal waters, for the updating of the El Nido CLUP Meeting with PCSDS by forensic expert, George Phocas (former Regional Attaché for of the U.S. SA 5 July 23, 2019 Fish and Wildlife Service) to assess the forensics capabilities and needs of PCSDS. . Palawan Research Symposium (international), which Protect Wildlife co-funded. The Western Philippine SA 4 University presented the USAID-funded research on the July 25-26, 2019 growth and survival of laboratory-produced sandfish at different culture stages. Cross- Complementation planning workshop with PCSDS to July 30-31, 2019 cutting prepare a joint work plan for Protect Wildlife’s Year 4 Enforcement operations coaching and mentoring on intelligence and investigation for the PCSDS enforcement SA 5 team, including a BRAIN systems workshop on Module 2 August 5-8, 2019 Palawan-wide (Sharing Hub, Intelligence, Enforcement, Litigation and Database) and Module 3. Palawan Marine Protected Area Summit 2019. Protect Cross- Wildlife made a presentation on jurisdiction and law August 19-20, 2019 cutting enforcement in marine and coastal areas in Palawan.

Presentation of the PCSDS-Protect Wildlife pangolin study design and status in a workshop organized by the SA 4 September 5-6, 2019 Zoological Society of London’s Safeguarding the Philippine Pangolin Program. PCSDS provincial communications planning workshop to SA 1 assist PCSDS and LGUs develop a communication plan for September 9-13, 2019 the next 5 years. Enforcement planning with Palawan protected area September 30-October 1, SA 5 managers 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

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 47 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.

48 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 49 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.

50 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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 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

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 51 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.

52 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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 Underwater survey by the team from Zamboanga by the research team and participated in by State College of Marine Sciences and Technology barangay officials, representatives from the provides data on marine and coastal biodiversity and Office of the City Agriculture Office, City habitats that can be found in Eleven Islands in Tourism office, and DENR Region 9. The Zamboanga City. 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

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 53 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

54 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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 . 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 , 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: , 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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 55 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 Philippine Eagle Foundation taught practical skills on park where sightings, encounters, and raptor field research and management techniques to evidence of eagle presence (i.e. feather partners in Zamboanga City, as part of the USAID-funded molts) have been recorded. Several research on the Philippine eagle in Pasonanca Natural Park 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.

56 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 OTHER ZAMBOANGA CITY-SULU ARCHIPELAGO-BASED ACTIVITIES

FOCAL AREA/ SA ACTIVITY DATE PARTNER Workshop to address funding gaps and research and extension support SA 2, needs in the updated management plan of the Sta. Cruz Islands protected July 17-19, SA 3 and area. Participants represented the academe, DENR, PAMO, OCENR, 2019 SA 4 OCA and CSOs. 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 SA 2, Great and Little the implementation of the increase in entrance fee to Santa Cruz Islands August 8, SA 3 and Sta. Cruz Islands from P20 to P100, and (c) approval of the tripartite MOU on the 2019 SA 5 Protect Landscape management and utilization of the DENR Biodiversity Learning Center and Seascape located in Little Sta. Cruz Island by the ZSCMST and LGU Zamboanga City. 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 September SA 3 capacity study of four eco-tourism sites in the protected area: beach area 16-18, 2019 (with marine turtle nesting sites), mangrove trekking areas, lagoon and dive sites. Workshop to address funding gaps and research and extension support SA 2, Pasonanca Natural needs in the updated management plan of the Pasonanca Natural Park. SA 3 and Park Participants represented the academe, DENR, PAMO, OCENR, OCA SA 4 Zamboanga City Water District and CSOs. Zamboanga City Executive-Legislative Agenda Formulation Workshop of the City Government of Zamboanga. The Protect Wildlife recommended the July 24-26, SA 3 inclusion of the funding needs of priority investments identified in the 2019 Zamboanga City FLUP and the management plans of Pasonanca Natural Park and Sta. Cruz Islands protected area. Consultation-workshop for the preparation of a Provincial/City BSAP for Zamboanga Sibugay and Zamboanga City. The activity was attended by August 1-2 SA 3 representatives from DENR Region 9, Zamboanga City LGU, DENR-BMB, 2019 and the academe. Orientation-seminar on “Enhancing capacities of PAMBs and Protected Area Managers on ENIPAS (RA 11038) and its IRR (DAO 2019-05) for August 8, SA 3 Pasonanca Natural Park and Sta. Cruz Islands Protected Landscape and 2019 Seascape.” This is a joint activity of DENR Region 9 and LGU-Zamboanga City. Public hearing on the Environment Code of Zamboanga City. Provisions SA 3 on mangrove forestlands, local conservation areas, and sustainable September and SA 5 conservation financing, including PES, were proposed by Protect Wildlife 5-6, 2019 for inclusion in the draft code. Orientation on the Status of the Management of Protected Areas Cross- organized by the DENR Region 9 and the Ministry of Environment, July 3-4, cutting Natural Resources & Energy (MENRE) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous 2019 Tawi-Tawi / Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). BARMM Protect Wildlife participated in Mindanao State University’s Golden Jubilee July 31- Cross- Science and Trade Fair, which featured protected species indicated in the August 2, cutting Wildlife Act, particularly, sea turtles, marine mammals, sharks and rays, 2019 and the Sulu hornbill.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 57 FOCAL AREA/ SA ACTIVITY DATE PARTNER Meeting between DENR Region 9 and LGU officials of Turtle Islands to orient the latter on the ENIPAS Act, Wildlife Conservation Act, and the August 13, SA 3 Management Plan of the Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary. DENR Region 9 2019 Director Krisma Rodriguez presided the meeting. Community mapping workshop with members of the TWG for the September SA 3 validation of land uses within the Malum Watershed in Panglima Sugala, 11-13, 2019 Tawi-Tawi. This is part of the formulation of the Malum watershed plan. Meeting between Mindanao Development Authority (MINDA) Secretary Manuel Piñol and local chief executives and the Governor of Tawi-Tawi. Cross- September Protect Wildlife helped in briefing the secretary and LGU chief executives cutting 18, 2019 on the Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary and the ecotourism project funded by TIEZA. Presentation by Dr. Filemon Romero on “Environmental Investments in Securing Bio-cultural Diversity of Tawi-Tawi: Model for Bangsamoro Cross- Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao,” with focus on the technical September cutting assistance of Protect Wildlife to the province, at the 8th Annual 19, 2019 Conference on Environmental Science that was hosted by Mindanao State University- Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography. Courtesy call on the new City Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin Hataman July 30, Isabela City SA 3 to apprise her on the DENR and Protect Wildlife-assisted FLUP activity in 2019 Isabela City. Formal handover of reference books, laptops, printer, wet suits and booties to ZSCMST for the research activity in Eleven Islands. College September SA 4 President Jaime Jalon received the materials (second set provided to the 17, 2019 college) on behalf of the research team. Zamboanga State Workshop with ZSCMST school administrators and faculty members for College on Marine the continuing enhancement of the Marine Biology, Fisheries, and September Science and SA 4 Environmental Science courses. The activity included the testing of 17-19, 2019 Technology teaching materials in a classroom setting. Meeting between Protect Wildlife and ZSCMST research team to review September SA 4 progress of research activities and research methods, discuss 20, 2019 implementation concerns and plan next steps. Philippine Eagle Formal handover of bird observation gear and other equipment to the PEF September SA 4 Foundation for use in their expedition to the Pasonanca Natural Park. 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

58 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 • 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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 59 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.

60 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 61 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 SA ACTIVITY DATE AREA/PARTNER July 15-19, 2019 (Kiamba); July 22-26, 2019 (Glan) August 12-14, 2019 (Maitum); August 14- Training on Integrated Conservation and Development for 16, 2019 (Maasim); community members of coastal barangays of Sarangani August 19-23, 2019 SA 3 province and Gen. Santos City, in partnership with the (Malapatan and Alabel Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape PAMO and LGUs. and GenSan City); September 16-20, 2019 (Glan, Malapatan, and Alabel – Part 2); September 23-27, Sarangani Bay Protected 2019 (Kiamba Part2) Seascape Enforcement Operations Protocol and Manual of Operations Workshop for Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape. The SA 5 activity was attended by DENR Region 12, DA-BFAR, August 13-15, 2019 Philippine Coast Guard, and officials of coastal barangays along Sarangani Bay. Orientation for the Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape and SA 5 September 18, 2019 member LGUs on the adoption of flagship species Writeshop of C4C graduates to prepare BCC campaign proposals for Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape. The C4C SA 1 August 20-23, 2019 graduates are from Sarangani Province, Sarangani Bay PAMO, and staff of RD Foundation and CLAFI. International Coastal Clean-up in General Santos City. The September 23-27, SA 1 activity set up its Perya para sa Konserbasyon games in 2019 Veranza Mall, Lagao, General Santos City.

62 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 Participation at the Raptors Festival in Sarangani Province. SA 1 The festival will continue until October 5, 2019. September 27, 2019

PES assessment in Sarangani Bay. The Municipal ENROs, Planning Office, Economic and Enterprise Office, Tourism September 10-12, SA 2 Office, and representatives from the Sarangani Bay Protected 2019 Seascape-PAMO and local PENRO of Sarangani Province attended the activity. Youth for Environment in Schools Organizations Yes-O camp for students in schools surrounding Mount Matutum held in Polomolok, South Cotabato. The campers were September 20-22, SA 1 engaged in environmental awareness activities and 2019 materials—activity book, song, logo, and puppet script—with conservation messages. C4C support to the Flom’lok Annual Festival in LGU Polomolok, South Cotabato. Protect Wildlife sponsored and SA 1 September 7-10, 2019 installed two environmental campaign billboards at the entrance and exit of the festival area. Writeshop (Part 1) for the drafting of the Management Plan SA 3 of Mount Matutum Protected Landscape by the MMPL- August 13-14, 2019 Mt. Matutum Protected TWG. Landscape Presentation to the Mount Matutum Protected Landscape PAMB of updates on the protected area management plan SA 3 August 20, 2019 and PES. The PAMB issued a resolution creating a PAMB- TWG on PES. Meeting with the Mount Matutum Integrated Conservation and Development (MICADEV) Cluster of the Coalition of SA 2 Social Development Organizations (CSDO) in South August 13, 2019

Cotabato on FSSI financing and technical assistance from Protect Wildlife FGD and Collection of species of folklore medicinal plants in August 15-17,2019 SA 4 Barangay Miasong, Tupi, South Cotabato Orientation for the Mount Matutum Protected Landscape SA 5 September 18, 2019 and member LGUs on the adoption of flagship species Support to the Philippine Rural Development Project’s SA 2 September 10-18, (PRDP) Package of Technology training for 6 clusters of 2019 abaca farmers in Sarangani Province (3 Batches) 3rd Abaca Stakeholders Forum held in Kiamba, Sarangani in Sarangani Province partnership with DA-PRDP, PhilFIDA, Sarangani PLGU, and SA 2 the Maligang Upland Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative September 26,2019 (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. July 23, 2019 (Norala); Participatory validation of land uses in forest lands of LGUs August 7-9, 2019 SA 3 in South Cotabato which are being assisted in preparing their (Banga); forest land use plans. August 19-23, 2019 South Cotabato (T’boli) Province Orientation on the localization of the PBSAP in South SA 3 August 22-23, 2019 Cotabato, in partnership with BMB and BioFIN. GIS Training (Part 1) for FLUP in South Cotabato. The SA 3 training was attended by representatives of five LGUs, DENR September 9-13, 2019 Region 12, PENRO South Cotabato, CENRO-Banga, MSU

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 63 interns on GIS, and CADT holders (indigenous peoples) of T’boli.

Coaching of community and LGU representatives of September 30- SA 3 forestland municipalities of Tantangan, Banga, Surallah, T’boli, October 4, 2019 and City on mapping and land use data finalization. Capacity building for forestry, wildlife, and environmental law SA 5 enforcement for LGU ENROs and staff of South Cotabato August 5-9, 2019 PLGU. Technical conference of the Conservation and Development Division (CDD) of DENR Region 12. Protect Wildlife SA 3 activities in Region 12 were discussed particularly the September 9, 2019 direction and activities for Mt. Busa and Allah Valley Region 12/Mindanao Protected Landscape. Seminar on Prosecution of Environmental Cases for September 16-20, SA 5 Mindanao Prosecutors. Twenty-five prosecutors attended 2019 the training

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.

64 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 • 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.

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 65 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 ) • 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.

66 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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

68 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 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 Protect Wildlife facilitated discussions on zoning and determine the allowed and disallowed land and resource uses inside Aurora Memorial National land and resource uses in the identified Park, which will feed into the process of updating the management zones of the AMNP. There management plan for the protected area. 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, , 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 QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 69 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 . 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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FOCAL SA ACTIVITY DATE AREA/PARTNER Meeting with Aurora Governor Gerardo Noveras to discuss the status and interest of the Aurora Bamboo August 8, 2019 SA 3 Industry Development Council in crafting the province’s bamboo industry road map. Aurora Bamboo Industry Development Council meeting presided by Aurora Governor Gerardo Noveras. This Aurora Province was attended by representatives of provincial offices, academe, banks, and the business sectors attended the

SA 3 meeting. Main agenda was the review and discussion of September 11-12, 2019 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. Inventory and assessment of users of ecosystem goods and services of and watersheds. SA 2 July 23-25, 2019 Meetings with municipal mayors were held to orient Bataan Province them on PES and discuss activity schedules Orientation on PES for PENRO Bataan, CENRO Bagac SA 2 and LGUs Mariveles and Bagac, in collaboration with August 29-30, 2019 FMB. Capability Training Workshop for the Incorporation of a Criminology Elective Course on Environmental Laws, SA 4 Protection and Investigation (ELPI), in collaboration with the Philippine Society of Criminologists and Criminal August 6-9, 2019 Justice Professionals, Inc. (PSCCJPI) Meeting with LIPAD (Luzon International Premiere Region 3 Airport Development) Corp. representatives regarding SA 1 September 19, 2019 the planned CWT campaign at Clark International Airport Orientation-meeting of the Regional Anti-illegal Logging Task Force. Task Force members were briefed on SA 5 September 27, 2019 Protect Wildlife objectives, strategic approaches, and activities in the region. Meeting with Dr. Honorio M. Soriano, Jr., President of Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU), and staff Pampanga State about fuelwood supply and demand study in Pampanga SA 4 Agricultural and Nueva Ecija and enhancement of research and August 20, 2019 University curriculum development in the B.S. Agroforestry syllabus.

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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.

72 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 • 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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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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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 Chief of Party Database Manager Manila LTTAs - replacements Finance Officer Social Marketing Associate Finance Administrator Zamboanga City LTTA – new position Finance Officer Manila Marine Turtle and Wildlife GenSan Specialist Editor STTAs Ecotourism Development Specialist BSAP Technical Facilitator and Manila Writer (2) Cave Management Advisor Sr. Mobile and Web Developer

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 75 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

STAFF TYPE LOCATION CATEGORIES TOTAL Zamboanga/ Nueva Technical Support Manila Palawan GenSan Tawi-Tawi Ecija No. of staff on board 120 88 32 68 19 11 16 6 No. of staff resigned -4 -2 -2 -3 -1 within the quarter No. of staff hired 4 1 3 1 within the quarter 3 No. of staff for 26 26 0 20 4 1 1 recruitment 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

DATE OF DESCRIPTION TOTAL (US$) PURCHASE ORDER Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation & Development in Ayala & 26-Sep-19 Manicahan Watershed & Mampang & Talon2 Mangrove Areas PA Mod 3b: Part 2. Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and 20-Sep-19 Development in Sarangani Protected Seascape Batch 4. Maitum and Maasim PA Mod 3b: Part 2. Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and 20-Sep-19 Development in Sarangani Protected Seascape Batch 3. Kiamba

76 | PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 DATE OF DESCRIPTION TOTAL (US$) PURCHASE ORDER Inventory and Scientific Validation of Folklore Claimed Medicinal Plants in Mt. 15-Sep-19 Matutum PA Mod 3b: Part 2. Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and 14-Sep-19 Development in Sarangani Protected Seascape Batch 2. Alabel, Malapatan, GSC) PA Mod 3b: Part 2. Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and 14-Sep-19 Development in Sarangani Protected Seascape Batch 1. GLAN 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 10-Sep-19 and Financial Plan Enhancing Seaweed Production and Quality in Tawi-Tawi Using Laboratory- 9-Sep-19 Generated Cultivars 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- 6-Sep-19 El Nido FLUP Mod 2b.2: Digitizing of Actual Land Uses and other Outputs of the Field 5-Sep-19 Validation and Finalization of FLUPs maps of Non PA LGUs Advances Training on Enforcement and Investigation for Violations of Laws and 4-Sep-19 Regulations on Wildlife, Fisheries and Protected Areas 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 22-Aug-19 Marine Protected Areas in the Eleven (11) Islands of Zamboanga City Inventory and Scientific Validation of Folklore Claimed Medicinal Plants in Mt. 19-Aug-19 Matutum PA Mod 3b: Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and Development 16-Aug-19 in Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape PA Mod 3b: Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and Development 16-Aug-19 in Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape PA Mod 3b: Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and Development 14-Aug-19 in Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape PA Mod 3b: Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and Development 13-Aug-19 in Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape PES Module 2B.1: Cost and Revenue Analysis of Enterprises Using the Ecosystems 13-Aug-19 Goods and Services in Protected Areas and Forest Lands in Region 12, Batch 4 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 4-Aug-19 Provincial Government of South Cotabato 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- 24-Jul-19 Generated Cultivars PES Module 3.1: Negotiation on Establishing Payment for Ecosystem Services in 23-Jul-19 Protected Areas and Forest Lands for Users of Water in Region 12, Batch 1 PA Mod 3b: Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and Development 22-Jul-19 in Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape

PROTECT WILDLIFE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT 10 | 77 DATE OF DESCRIPTION TOTAL (US$) PURCHASE ORDER PA Mod 3b: Training of Communities on Integrated Conservation and Development 12-Jul-19 in Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape Pause and Reflect Workshop on TOC Year 3 Reflection & Year 4 TOC Adjustment 8-Jul-19 and Quarterly Meeting/Annual Report Preparation Pause and Reflect Workshop on TOC Year 3 Reflection & Year 4 TOC Adjustment 8-Jul-19 and Quarterly Meeting/Annual Report Preparation 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 2-Jul-19 Marine Protected Areas in the Eleven (11) Islands of Zamboanga City

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 , ASG in and Sulu, Maute and ISIS inspired group in and NPA in 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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• 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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