PARTICIPATORY RESOURCE ASSESSMENT OF THE COASTAL AND MARINE HABITATS OF CAMIGUCAMIGUIIIINN ISLAND An Initiative of the Government of the Philippines implemented by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the LGUs of Camiguin with funding support from New Zealand the LGUs of Camiguin with funding support from New Zealand Agency for International Development Management Servicesss Contractor, Tetra Tech EMI TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 111 The PRA Activittivityivity …………………………………………………………. 111 General PRA ReResults (Province-Wide) …………………………………….. 11 General Recommommendations ………………………………………………… 17 222 PRA of the Mununicipality of Sagay ………………………………………. 22212111 General PRA ReResults ………………………………………………………... 23 Recommendatioations ………………………………………………………….. 30 Brgy. Bugang,g, SaSagay ………………………………………………………... 32 Brgy. Mayana,a, SSagay ……………………………………………………….. 36 Brgy. Poblacionion, Sagay …………………………………………………….. 40 Brgy. Bonbon,n, SSagay ……………………………………………………….. 43 Brgy. Alangilan,lan, Sagay …………………………………………………… 47 Brgy. Manuyog,og, Sagay ……………………………………………………… 51 Brgy. Balite, SagSagay ………………………………………………………….. 55 333 PRA of the Mununicipality of Catarman ……………………………………. 59 General PRA ReResults ………………………………………………………... 63 Recommendatioations ………………………………………………………….. 71 Brgy. Bonbon,n, CCatarman ......…………………………………………... 73 Brgy. Catibac,c, CCatarman ......…………………………………………..... 78 Brgy. Lawigan,n, CCatarman ......…………………………………………... 83 Brgy. Panghiawiawan, Catarman ......………………………………………. 88 Brgy. Compol,ol, CCatarman ......…………………………………………... 93 Brgy. Poblacionion, Catarman ......…………………………………………. 98 Brgy. Alga, Cataatarman …….....……………………………………………... 103 Brgy. Tangaro,ro, CCatarman .....……………………………………………... 107 444 PRA of the Mununicipality of Mahinog ……………………………………... 112 General PRA ReResults ………………………………………………………... 115 Recommendatioations ………………………………………………………….. 125 Brgy. Tupsan PePequeño, Mahinog ……………………………………..... 128 Brgy. Catuhogangan, Mahinog ……………………………………….…..... 133 Participatory Resource Assessment of Camiguin, 2008 (Finalal Report), page - iiiiii Section Page 4 Brgy. Hubangongon, Mahinog ………………………………..................... 138 Brgy. San Jose,se, MMahinog ……………………………………….............. 143 Brgy. Binaliwanan, Mahinog ……………………………………………..... 148 Brgy. Poblacionion, Mahinog ……………………………………….......... 153 Brgy. San Roqueque, Mahinog …………………………………….............. 158 Brgy. Benoni,i, MMahinog …………………………………………….…..... 165 Brgy. San Migueiguel, Mahinog …………………..…………………......... 171 555 PRA of the Mununicipality of Mambajao ………………………………… 171717717777 General PRA ReResults ………………………………………………………... 180 Recommendatioations ………………………………………………………….. 191 Brgy. Naasag,g, MMambajao ..……………..…………………...................... 193 Brgy. Yumbing,ng, Mambajao ..……………..…………………................... 197 Brgy. Agoho,, MMambajao ..……………..…………………...................... 201 Brgy. Bug-ong,g, MMambajao .……………..…………………..................... 205 Brgy. Kuguita,a, MMambajao ..……………..…………………..................... 209 Brgy. Baylao,, MMambajao ..……………..…………………..................... 213 Brgy. Poblacionion, Mambajao ..……………..…………………................. 218 Brgy. Balbagon,on, Mambajao ..……………..………………….................. 223 Brgy. Anito, MaMambajao ..……………..…………………....................... 228 Brgy. Magting,g, MMambajao ..……………..………………….................... 232 Brgy. Tupsan GrGrande, Mambajao ..……………..……………………... 237 666 PRA of the Mununicipality of Guinsiliban …………………………………... 242 General PRA ReResults ………………………………………………………... 244 Recommendatioations ………………………………………………………….. 252 Brgy. Maac, GuGuinsiliban ..……………..…………………........................ 254 Brgy. Cabuan,n, GGuinsiliban ..……………..…………………..................... 259 Brgy. Cantaan,n, GGuinsiliban ..……………..………………….................... 264 Brgy. North PobPoblacion, Guinsiliban ..……………..……………………. 271 Brgy. South PobPoblacion, Guinsiliban ..……………..………………………. 277 Brgy. Liong, GuGuinsiliban ..……………..…………………........................ 283 Participatory Resource Assessment of Camiguin, 2008 (Finalal Report), page - iiiiiiiii Section 1: THE PRA ACTIVITY The Participatory Resource Assessment (PRA) of marine habitats of the five municipalities of Camiguin Island was conducted from May 12 -31, 2008 . A detailed schedule of activities is shown in Appendix 1. Composing the PRA team were the following: • Janet S. Estacion, Ph.D. (Team Leader, CCRMP Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist - Biophysical) • Oliver R. T. Paderanga (Camiguin State Polytechnic State College) • Bernardo L. Jasma, Jr. (PRA and MPA monitoring Research Assistant) • Jean O. Polo (Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region X) • Diwata Amida Macansantos (CCRMP Project Officer) • Julie Jadman (CCRMP Technical Assistant) • Ron Kirby B. Manit (Volunteer) • Ryan A. Neri (Volunteer) • Evelyn Deguit (CCRMP Field Coordinator) The PRA process involved three days per municipality wherein selected local participants from the community (ranging from fisherfolks to members of the ‘barangay’ (village ) council were trained in PRA methods (Day 1) , conducted actual field surveys (Day 2) and analy zed and presented their results (Day 3) . The PRA training included the following: • Coral reef cover survey using point-intercept method, • Reef fish composition and biomass using fish visual census method, • Seagrass cover and its associated macroinvertebrates using the transect -quadrat and belt-method, respectively, Participatory Resource Assessment of Camiguin, 2008 (Final Report) , page - 111 • Mangrove forest status using species identific ation, density determination and measurement of the circumference at breast height, and • Fish catch enumeration using interview guide questions. Since not all of the municipalities had seagrass beds and mangrove forests, t he coverage of the training depe nded upon habitats present in the different municipalities. These were previously determined in a separate PCRA habitat mapping exercise conducted prior to this activity. Common to all the municipalities were coral reef and reef fish survey, and fish catch enumeration. Day 1: Training . At the beginning of each 3 -day activity, the participants were oriented on the connection of the PRA Habitat Assessment with the general scheme of the Project’s objectives (Fig. 1.1 ) and the PRA team members introduced. Lect ures were then conducted on the methodologies that will be used (Fig. 1.2). All the methodologies were provided for in a module (Appendix 2), a copy of which was provided for each barangay at the onset of the training. After the lecture, participants were then divided into teams (coral survey, fish visual census, fish enumeration and others)(Fig. 1. 3) for more detailed instruction on the specific methods that will be used. This encouraged more participation and allowed more interaction between the team memb ers and the participants. Participatory Resource Assessment of Camiguin, 2008 (Final Report) , page - 222 AAA BBB Figure 1.1.1. 1. Orientation of participants by Project Staff, Evelyn Deguit at Catar mmman (A) and Diwata Macansantos at Mambajao (B). AAA B Figure 1.1.1. 2. Formal lectures on habitat BB assessment at the Municipality of Guinsiliban (A) and Mahinog (B) by Dr. Janet EstacionEstacion.... Participatory Resource Assessment of Camiguin, 2008 (Final Report) , page - 333 AAA BBB AAA BBB CCC DDD Figure 1.1.1. 3. Group instruction for fish visual census lead by Bernardo Jasma, Jr at Sagay (A), coral survey with Oliver Paderanga at Mambajao (B), fish catch enumeration with Julie Jadman at Guinsiliban (C) and seagrass survey with Janet Estacion (D) at Mahinog. After the group instruction, p articipants then applied the methods for habitat survey in ‘mock transects’ (Fig. 1. 4) and fish catch enumeration in role -playing exercises. Apart from practicing the methods, the land-based exercise also familiarized the participants with the forms that will be used in the actual survey. After participants readings of the ‘mock transects’ were then verified by the trainers. If their readings were not accurate, they had to repeat the exercise. At the end of Day 1, arrangements were made for the logistics of the actual survey: participants who will conduct the various as pects of the survey, materials needed such as small outrigger boats and the member of the team who will be assigned to the area. Participatory Resource Assessment of Camiguin, 2008 (Final Report) , page - 444 AAA BBB CCC DDD EEE FFF Figure 1.1.1. 4. Participants reading the ‘mock transect’ together with trainers at Sagay (A(A(A-(A ---B), Mahinog (C), Mambajao (D), Catarman (E) and Guinsiliban (F). Participatory Resource Assessment of Camiguin, 2008 (Final Report) , page - 555 Day 2: Field Survey. As mentioned, the field survey of all the barangays within a municipality was conducted within a day. To accomplish this, the following measures were taken: (1) All participants involved in coral reef survey and fish visual census had to be competent in water. (2) To ensure the safety of the participants, outrigger boats (Fig. 1. 5) were used during the activity. Some municipalities provided life vests for the activity. (3) A member of the team was tasked to help 1 -3 barangays (depending on the number per municipality) with each team member actually in the water with the participants/trainees during the s urvey (Fig. 1.6). Apart from providing direct guidance, the trainers were also able to validate the data collected by the participant. Figure 1.1.1. 5. A typical scene during the habitat assessment: Trainers and