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ITTO-Philippines-ASEAN Rattan Project ITTO PD 334/05 Rev. 2 (I] Demonstration and Application of Production and Utilization Technologies for Rattan Sustainable Development in the ASEAN Member Countries The Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) is the principal research unit of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), which is responsible for generating and assembling research results, scientific information and technologies on the management of various ecosystems and natural resources in the Philippines. The ERDB is the implementing agency of the project entitled “Demonstrations and Application of Production and Utilization Technologies for Rattan Sustainable Development in the ASEAN Member Countries” [PD 334/05 Rev. 2 (I)]. Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) of Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the University of the Philippines Los Baños College of Forestry and Natural Resources (UPLBCFNR) are the collaborating agencies. This is a four-year project approved and financed by International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), Japan during the Thirty- Ninth Session of the International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) last November 7-12, 2005 at Yokohama, Japan. With the project’s five components (pilot demonstration, research, training, database and networking), it aims to strengthen ASEAN collaboration to reduce poverty at the community level through a network that supports and prioritizes the urgent needs/concerns for the development of the rattan sector. This project includes demonstration and application of production and utilization technologies, capacity building, research and information dissemination. For further information, write or contact: ITTO Rattan Project Management Office ERDB Building, UPLB Forestry Campus, College Laguna 4031 Philippines Phone: (6349) 536-2229, 536-2269 Local 209 Telefax: (6349) 536-4051 Fax: (6349) 536-2850 E-mail: [email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected] Website: www.aseanrattan.org Cover Photo : Picture of the participants taken during the Launching of Rattan Planting in Bicol Natural Park and Forum on Rattan: Prospects and Opportunities in the Bicol Region on September 6, 2007 at Bicol Natural Park, Bahi, Lupi, Camarines Sur . Disclaimer : This document was prepared with the financial assistance of the ITTO. The views expressed herein are those of the Consultant and Project Staff and do not represent any official view of the ITTO. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 Launching of Rattan Planting in Bicol Natural Park and Forum on Rattan: Prospects and Opportunities in the Bicol Region ITTO-Philippines-ASEAN Rattan Project / PD 334/05 Rev. 2 (I) September 6, 2007 Bicol Natural Park, Bahi, Lupi, Camarines Sur TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 3 II. OBJECTIVES 3 III. EXPECTED OUTPUTS 3 IV LAUNCHING OF RATTAN PLANTING IN BICOL NATURAL PARK, BAHI, 4 LUPI, CAMARINES SUR A. Invocation and National Anthem 4 B. Welcome Remarks 4 C. Acknowledgement of Participants 4 D. Inspirational Messages 5 E. Signing of MOU between the Mayor of Lupi, Camarines Sur and Project 6 Director of the ITTO-Philippines-ASEAN Rattan Project F. Ceremonial Rattan Planting 6 V. FORUM ON RATTAN: PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE 6 BICOL REGION A. Invocation and National Anthem 6 B. Welcome Remarks 6 C. Overview of the Project 6 D. Presentation of the National Rattan Situationer 6 E. Open Forum 6 F. Updates of Rattan Pilot Demonstration at Brgy. San Jose, Lupi, 8 Camarines Sur G. Solicitation/Signing of Stakeholder’s Pledges of Support 8 I. Closing Remarks 12 List of Annexes: Annex A: Directory of Participants Annex B: Memorandum of Understanding Annex C: Overview of the Project Annex D: The Philippine Rattan Situationer Annex E: Draft Bill on Rattan Annex F: Community-based rattan plantation establishment: The Bicol Natural Park experience Annex G: Photo documentation _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 Launching of Rattan Planting in Bicol Natural Park and Forum on Rattan: Prospects and Opportunities in the Bicol Region ITTO-Philippines-ASEAN Rattan Project / PD 334/05 Rev. 2 (I) September 6, 2007 Bicol Natural Park, Bahi, Lupi, Camarines Sur Launching of Rattan Planting in Bicol Natural Park and Forum on Rattan: Prospects and Opportunities in the Bicol Region September 6, 2007 ● Bicol Natural Park, Bahi, Lupi, Camarines Sur I. INTRODUCTION The Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) is implementing a four-year International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)-funded project entitled, “Application and Demonstration of Production and Utilization Technologies for Rattan Sustainable Development” in collaboration with the Forest Products Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FPRDI-DOST) and the College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines Los Baños (CFNR-UPLB). The project aims to sustainably manage rattan resources through the demonstration and application of rattan production and utilization technologies for rural communities within ASEAN to uplift their socio-economic status and strengthen ASEAN collaboration. The project is now on its second year. One of the activities is the identification of a pilot demonstration site for rattan plantation establishment among the participating ASEAN countries, based on a set of criteria. For the Philippines, the Multiple Use Zone of the Bicol Natural Park (BNP) was selected with the community of Alanao, Lupi, Camarines Sur as partner. On 6 September 2007, the Project Management Team launched the rattan planting and conducted a “Rattan Forum” at the BNP in Bahi, Lupi, Camarines Sur. During this affair, the rattan project was presented to the stakeholders in the Bicol Region to boost their appreciation/interest in rattan as a commodity. Furthermore, a Memorandum of Understanding between the LGU concerned and project implementers was formalized and signed. II. OBJECTIVES 1. To introduce the ITTO-Philippines-ASEAN Rattan project to stakeholders in the Bicol Region; 2. To create awareness and appreciation/interest of the communities in rattan commodity; and 3. To formalize the Memorandum of Understanding between the LGU and project implementers. III. EXPECTED OUTPUTS 1. Rattan planting launched and rattan forum conducted 2. Pledges of support solicited from respective stakeholders 3. MOA or MOU with LGU (Brgy. San Jose, Lupi, Cam. Sur) formalized and signed by the Mayor of Lupi and the Project Director to be witnessed by the Honorable Cong. Dato M. Arroyo and OIC-RED Reynulfo A. Juan _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 3 Launching of Rattan Planting in Bicol Natural Park and Forum on Rattan: Prospects and Opportunities in the Bicol Region ITTO-Philippines-ASEAN Rattan Project / PD 334/05 Rev. 2 (I) September 6, 2007 Bicol Natural Park, Bahi, Lupi, Camarines Sur IV. LAUNCHING OF RATTAN PLANTING IN BICOL NATURAL PARK, BAHI, LUPI, CAMARINES SUR A. Invocation and National Anthem The program started with a prayer led by Dr. Armando M. Palijon, Pilot Demonstration Component Leader, and the National Anthem was sung led by Mrs. Letecia N. Larroga, San Jose Rattan Pilot Project Organization (SANJORAPPO) member. B. Welcome Remarks Hon. Raul M. Matamorosa, Municipal Mayor of Lupi, Camarines Sur, mentioned that today is a very significant occasion and they consider this to be a historic event in their municipality as far as rattan project is concerned. In behalf of the Local Government Unit and the Municipality of Lupi, he expressed a very warm welcome to the Guests of Honor, Hon. Dato Arroyo (Congressman, 1 st District), For. Reynulfo A. Juan (OIC-RED), Dr. Aida B. Lapis (Deputy Project Director, ITTO-Philippines-ASEAN Rattan Project), Dr. Florentino O. Tesoro (Project Consultant), Dr. Armando M. Palijon (Pilot Demo Component Leader) and Dr. Magdalena Y. Giron (Training Component Leader). He also welcomed his fellow Mayors namely, Hon. Ma. Teresa de la Peña (Mayor, Sipocot), Hon. Norberto U. Genova (Mayor, Cabusao) and Hon. Silverio Quiñones (Mayor, Basud). He also expressed sincerest gratitude to all who worked hard for the smooth implementation of this project namely the officials of ERDB-DENR, ITTO, FPRDI and UPLBCFNR. He also thanked the Battalion Commander of the 31 st and 22 nd IB, Col. Ramon Baldemor. He expressed that he is very honored that the Municipality of Lupi especially Barangay Alanao was chosen to be the project site for the pilot demonstration component. The Municipality of Lupi and a portion of the Municipality of Basud, Camarines Norte, the two municipalities where the project site are located are within the Bicol Natural Park. The project entitled “Demonstration and Application of Production and Utilization Technologies for Rattan Sustainable Development in the ASEAN Member Countries” is being implemented by the ERDB with funding support from the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) and in collaboration with the Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) and the University of the Philippines Los Baños College of Forestry and Natural Resources (UPLBCFNR). He mentioned that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be formalized between the LGU of Lupi and the Project Director of the ITTO-Philippines-ASEAN Rattan Project and concurrent Director of ERDB. In that aspect, the LGU recognizes the need