Directory of CRM Destination

Directory of CRMLearningDestinations in the Philippines
by
League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP), Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources (DA-BFAR) Fisheries Improved for Sustainable Harvest (FISH) Project, World Wide Fund for Nature-
Philippines (WWF-Philippines), and Conservation International (CI).
2ND EDITION
2009
Printed in Cebu City, Philippines
Citation:
LMP, FISH Project, WWF-Philippines, and CI-Philippines. 2009. Directory of CRM Learning Destinations in the
Philippines. 2nd Edition. League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP), Department of Agriculture-Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Fisheries Improved for Sustainable Harvest (FISH) Project, World Wide
Fund for Nature-Philippines (WWF-Philippines), and Conservation International-Philippines (CI-Philippines). Cebu City,
Philippines.
This publication was made possible through support provided by the Fisheries Improved for Sustainable Harvest (FISH)
Project of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) under the terms and conditions of USAID Contract Nos. AID-492-C-00-96-00028-
00 and AID-492-C-00-03-00022-00. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily
reflect the views of the USAID. This publication may be reproduced or quoted in other publications as long as proper
reference is made to the source.
Partner coordination: Howard Cafugauan, Marlito Guidote, Blady Mancenido, and Rebecca Pestaño-Smith
Contributions:
Camiguin Coastal Resource Management Project: Evelyn Deguit
Conservation International-Philippines: Pacifico Beldia II, Annabelle Cruz-Trinidad and Sheila Vergara
Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation: Atty. Rose-Liza Eisma-Osorio
FISH Project: Atty. Leoderico Avila, Jr., Kristina Dalusung, Joey Gatus, Aniceta Gulayan, Moh. Nur Harun, Joeffrey
Maglinte, Gil Maraguinot and Menillo Rabina
German Development Service: Terence Dacles and Mary Ann Tercero
US Peace Corps Volunteers: Craig Bosman, Britt Hill, Freya Hoffman-Terry, David Lumsden, Michelle Moravec and Ryan
Wilson
World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines: Jose Alfred Cantos
Data collation, formatting & copy editing: Asuncion Sia

Cover design & layout: Leslie Tinapay
Special help: Niño Baluyot, Katerina Cerence, Chrismarie Gaitan, Rodrigo Pojas, and Ardale Retubado
SECOND EDITION
2009
FISH Document No. 46-FISH/2009

D irectory of
CRMLearningDestinations
in the Philippines
League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP)

Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) -
Fisheries Improved for Sustainable Harvest (FISH) Project
World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines (WWF-Philippines)
and Conservation International (CI).
ii D irectory of CRMLearningDestinations in the Philippines
TContents
able of
Preface v Narra 43
Marinduque 45
Introduction & Guide to this Directory vii Gasan 45
Occidental Mindoro 46
Directory of CRM Destinations in the Calintaan 46
Philippines Sablayan 46
Naujan 50
REGION 1 (Ilocos Region) 1 Oriental Mindoro 51
Ilocos Norte 1 Puerto Galera 51
Laoag City 1 Romblon 54
La Union 2 Looc 54
San Fernando 2
Pangasinan 5 REGION 5 (Bicol Region) 57
Bani 5 Albay 57
Bolinao 8 Tiwi 57
Dagupan City 12 Camarines Norte 59
Dasol 14 Vinzons 59
Masbate 60
REGION 3 (Central Luzon) 17 Aroroy 60
Aurora 17 Balud 64
Baler 17 Batuan 65
Bataan 18 Masbate City 67
Bagac 18 Palanas 70
Orion 20 Uson 71
Zambales 22 Sorsogon 72
Candelaria 22 Donsol 72
Masinloc 22 Sorsogon City 73
REGION 4A (Calabarzon) 25 REGION 6 (Western Visayas) 75

Batangas 25 Aklan 75
Calatagan 25 Malay 75
Mabini 27 Antique 76
Nasugbu 30 Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste and Culasi 76
San Juan 32 (LIPASECU)
Iloilo 78
REGION 4B (MiMaRoPA) 35 Carles 78
Palawan 35 Negros Occidental 81
Coron 35 Sagay 81
Culion 36
El Nido 38 REGION 7 (Central Visayas) 85
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Bohol 85 Macrohon 145
Bien Unido 85 Padre Burgos 146
DuGJan - (Duero, Guindulman and Jagna) 87 Pintuyan 147
Inabanga 89
Lila 92 REGION 10 (Northern Mindanao) 149
President Carlos P. Garcia 93 Camiguin 149
Talibon 96 Guinsiliban 149
Tubigon 98 Mahinog 151
Ubay 100 Mambajao 152
Cebu 102 Misamis Occidental 152
Alcoy 102 Aloran 152
Badian 103 Oroquieta City 153
Cordova 105
Moalboal 107 REGION 11 (Davao Region) 155
Pilar 108 Compostela Valley 155
Poro 110 Mabini 155
Samboan 111 Davao del Sur 156
Negros Oriental 113 Sta. Cruz 156
Amlan 113 Hagonoy 157
Bayawan City 117 Davao Oriental 157
Dauin 120 Mati 157
Siquijor 122
Lazi 122 REGION 13 (Caraga) 161
Maria 125 Surigao del Sur 161
San Juan 127 Bislig City 161
Cantilan 162
REGION 8 (Eastern Visayas) 129 Carrascal 164
Eastern Samar 129 Cortes 166
Llorente 129 Lanuza 168
San Julian 130 San Agustin 170
Leyte 130 Tandag 170
Bato 130
Baybay 131 ARMM 173
Capoocan 131 (Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao)
Hindang 132 Tawi-Tawi 173
Inopacan 133 Bongao 173
Matalom 135 Panglima Sugala 175
Palompon 136 Simunul 178
Tanauan 139
Northern Samar 140
Palapag 140 Indexes
Samar 141 Index to Best Practices 181
Catbalogan City 141 Index to Regions 206
Southern Leyte 142 Index to Provinces 206
Bontoc 142 Index to Municipalities and Cities 207
Hinundayan 143
Maasin City 144
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Preface
Cross-visits and study tours are cost-effective and popular educational tools for
coastal resource management (CRM) in the Philippines. Over its more than three decades of
CRM history, the Philippines has chalked up a wealth of lessons and experiences in managing
coastal resource use and issues. Since 1998, following the enactment of the Philippine Fisheries
Code, many CRM programs have been led or initiated by local government units (LGUs),
primarily the cities and municipalities, reflecting the devolution of primary responsibility for
the management of municipal waters to local authorities. All provide unique perspectives on
CRM and opportunities for exchange and sharing of learning and information.
In 2003, the Coastal Resource Management Project (CRMP) sought to bring out little
known but significant success stories being written every day by LGUs that had embarked on
CRM. A 9-year technical assistance project of the United States Agency for International
Development and Department of Environment and Natural Resources that ended in 2004, CRMP
invited all coastal LGUs in the country to participate in a directory listing of “CRM learning
destinations.” Of the more than 1,000 entry forms sent out to coastal LGUs, about 80 were
returned and eventually made it to the 1st edition of the Directory of CRM Learning Destinations
in the Philippines.
The Directory has proven to be a handy source of information on study tour

destinations in the Philippines, particularly for those looking to learn about various LGU
initiatives in CRM. But it now needs to be brought up to date, not only with current information
from the LGUs already listed but also with new information on CRM initiatives by other LGUs in
the last five years.
This 2 nd edition of the Directory is an initiative of the League of Municipalities of the

Philippines with support from three organizations:
1. The Fisheries Improved for Sustainable Harvest (FISH) Project of the United States
Agency for International Development and the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources,
2. World Wide Fund for Nature – Philippines, and
3. Conservation International
This Directory of CRM Learning Destinations in the Philippines is meant not only as a
documentation of the CRM initiatives of the LGUs involved. It is also intended to be a
testament of recognition of local leadership in CRM, and a message of encouragement to all
coastal stakeholders to continue and strengthen the good work they have begun.
LMP and its partners salute and thank the individuals, LGUs and organizations listed
in this Directory for sharing valuable CRM lessons, information and experiences that others can
learn from.
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I Directory
ntroduction and Guide to this
This Directory of CRM Destinations in the Philippines lists 96

municipalities, cities and local government alliances that responded to
our call for entries. The listing is based solely on information submitted
by the local government units or organizations assisting them and has not
been validated in the field. It is designed primarily as a quick guide to
provide leads to where specific lessons in coastal resource and fisheries
management may be found. If you wish to learn more about a specific
program or activity, or the local government unit, community or
organization that is implementing it, please contact the concerned group
directly through the addresses or telephone numbers listed.
The individual entries are listed alphabetically according to

regions, from Regions 1 through 13 to ARMM, as shown in the Table of
Contents. If you are looking for a specific region, province, municipality
or city, or program or best practice, it is best to check the Indexes first.
The following indexes are provided:
1. Index to Best Practices, page 178
2. Index to Regions, page 206
3. Index to Provinces, page 206
4. Index to Municipalities and Cities, page 207
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regionONE
Region 1
(Ilocos Region)
ILOCOS NORTE
Laoag City
History and highlights of CRM experience
Laoag City has rich fishing grounds with diverse resources along its 12-kilometer coastline. To
promote the sustainable development of its fishery sector, the city enacted City Fisheries Ordinance
2004-006. It also created an anti-illegal fishing task force (Bantay Baybay) composed of Prime
Movers for Peace lawyers, men in uniform, and fisheries and aquatic resource management
council and barangay officials. The task force implements national fishery laws, administrative
orders and local ordinances.
The city has also developed and adopted its resource management plan to promote the
conservation, protection, management and proper utilization of its fishery and aquatic resources.
It conducts regular training for fishers, consultations/dialogues with fishery law enforcers, and
coastal clean-ups. It was named the Best Coastal Resource Management-Local Government Unit
Implementer in Region I for two consecutive years (2007-2008 and 2008-2009).
CRM projects and best time to visit

1. Bantay Baybay
Calayab beach front, Laoag City
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LA UNION
San Fernando
San Fernando City’s coastal resource
management program supports the
Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Program managed and implemented by the City
Environment and Natural Resources Office with
Beach resort, Laoag City the City Agriculture Office. It aims to promote
healthy, productive and sustainable coastal and
marine resources in the city. The following are
Other attractions and points of interest some of the program’s components:
1. La Paz Sand Dunes 1. Kasay Marine Protected Area — Consistent
2. Canadian Beach Resort with the City’s Coastal Development Plan
3. Asuncion Fish Farm C.Y. 1999-2008, the first marine protected
4. Calayab beaches area in the City of San Fernando, called
5. Sinking belltower “Kasay marine protected area,” was
6. Museo Iluko established on December 14, 2004 through
7. Pamulinawen Festival (February 1-12) a city ordinance. The Kasay marine
protected area covers a total of 130
Getting there hectares divided into a 30-hectare core
*From Manila – 45 minutes by plane; Philippine zone and a buffer zone. Outside the
Airlines and Cebu Pacific have daily flights to sanctuary, about 100 meters from the core
and from the city. 8-10 hours overland; 5 bus zone, is a 42-hectare marine reserve. The
lines ply the Laoag-Manila route. ordinance also created the Kasay
*From Visayas or Mindanao – Via Manila Sanktwaryo, a group responsible for the
management, protection, conservation,
Recommended length of stay – 5 days and development of the Kasay marine
protected area. The marine protected area
Visitor Services includes diverse corals and seagrasses that
*Accommodations serve as spawning, nursing and feeding
1 deluxe hotel, 4 business class and 10 economy grounds for fish and other species. It has
hotels with room rates from Php500.00 to achieved Level 3 benchmarks of
Php3,500.00. Beachfront cottages range from implementation, which means the marine
Php500.00 to Php800.00 per cottage per day. protected area is “enforced,” based on the
*Jeepney/tricycle/calesa fare – Php7-30/pax/ marine protected area assessment system
trip developed by the non-governmental
*Vehicle rental – Php500-1,000/day organization Coastal Conservation and
*Meals from Php50/pax/meal Education Foundation and adopted by the
United States Agency for International
Visits can be arranged through the Laoag City Development/Department of Environment
Tourism and Social Concerns Council (LCTSCC), and Natural Resources Philippine
tel. (077) 772 0001 loc. 204 / (077) 773 1676. Environmental Governance Project. Kasay
Or contact City Agriculturist Oscar R. Recta, tel. Sanktwaryo is also governed by Office of
(077) 772 0954. the President Memorandum Order No.
2007-275 and Letter of Instruction No.
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1978-745 and prescribed guidelines for the Environment and Natural Resources Officer
management of a dive site, imposition and in the protection and rehabilitation of
utilization of recreational scuba diver fees, Carlatan Creek where mangrove species
dealing with accidents related to dive sites are propagated and planted. Mangrove
and other associated tasks. species like the Bakauan lalake and
2. Sea urchin grow-out culture – Locally known Bakauan babae are being dispersed by the
as maritangtang, the practice of growing city during the mangrove planting season.
sea urchins was introduced and piloted in Management of Carlatan Creek involves
the City of San Fernando in 2004 and regulation of the number of cages and pens
formally adopted in December 2005 at that can be installed there, aquasilviculture,
Barangay Poro. The grow-out culture training (for cooperative members) in
generated valuable lessons that served as appropriate culture practices (e.g. tilapia,
jumping-off point for the local government bangus, lapu-lapu), and information,
unit to enter into a partnership with the education and communication.
Sagip Lingayen Gulf Project, Department 4. Localization and integration of coastal
of Environment and Natural Resources- resource management education in the
Coastal Management Monitoring Division basic education curriculum — Through the
and the Philippine Council for Aquatic and city’s partnership with the Sagip Lingayen
Marine Resources Development-Don Gulf Project, the Coastal Resource
Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Education Program was launched in 2006
Zonal Center. The project has produced to localize and integrate coastal resource
positive results and become one of the management concepts and principles into
resource-linked livelihood options through the basic education curriculum (Grade 6
the Wallace-Poro Sea Urchin Cooperators and First Year). Teachers from the
Association (WPSUCA). It has also Department of Education City Division
motivated local residents to establish Office were oriented on the program and
another marine protected area in Poro. developed Lesson Plans for coastal
WPSUCA members are now earning income resource management. The Coastal
from their enterprise and promoting their Resource Education Program is now being
products (sea urchin balls, sea urchin pate, implemented at San Agustin Community
etc.) at “One Town One Product” trade fairs School, Pagudpud Community School, La
and exhibits and through promotional Union National High School, Dr. Quintin
activities with different partner agencies, Balcita Sr. National High School, Pao
including the publication of a sea urchin National High School and Bangbangolan
recipe book in 2006 and the celebration of National High School.
the Sea Urchin Harvest Festival as part of 5. Coastal clean-up and coconut planting
the Ocean Month Celebration in May 2009. activities — During Earth Day, Month of
The Sea Urchin Harvest Festival featured the Ocean, Environment Month and
floats made up of sea urchins, International Coastal Clean-Up Day, the
demonstrations on innovative ways to local government unit organizes
process sea urchins, search for the biggest communities to participate in coastal
sea urchin roe and a symposium on the clean-up and coconut planting activities.
latest information/technology on sea 6. Poro and Lingsat marine protected areas –
urchin grow-out culture. The Poro and Lingsat marine protected
3. Mangrove rehabilitation program and areas, the city’s second and third marine
management of Carlatan Creek — The protected areas, cover 150 hectares and
Green Creek Multi-Purpose Cooperative 75 hectares, respectively.
acts as the management arm of the City
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7. Coastal resource governance and law For more information, please see the
enforcement section “History and highlights of CRM
Some of the city’s best practices in coastal experience” above.
resource management include:
1. 24/7 guarding of the marine protected area Other attractions and points of interest
by the Kasay Patrolling and Enforcement 1. La Union Botanical Garden
Team composed of Barangay Service Point 2. Macho Temple
Officers and some volunteers 3. Pindangan Ruins
2. Reorganization of barangay fisheries and 4. Christ the Redeemer Monument
aquatic resource management councils in 5. The Seven Hills
coastal barangays and three inland fishing 6. La Union Science Centrum and Museum
barangays and the city fisheries and 7. Battle of Bacsil Ridge Monument
aquatic resource management council, 8. Engineered Sanitary Landfill
whose members are on call 24/7 9. Eco-san Project
3. Information, education and communication Note: The City of San Fernando has been named
campaign on the city fisheries ordinance as the Most Competitive Small City in the
4. Sea-borne patrol three times a week Country with a grade of A+ in Productivity and
5. Strict implementation of the provisions of Quality Assurance. It is also one of ten finalists
the city fisheries ordinance, including in the search for Basic Integrated Approach on
market denial operations and Good Governance and the Most Business-
establishment of fish landing points where Friendly City of the Philippines.
all fishery products are inspected before
they are offered for sale and public Getting there
consumption. *From Manila – 250 kilometers north, about 6-
6. Strong support for coastal resource 8 hour drive
management and the implementation of
the city fisheries ordinance from both Recommended length of stay – 5-7 days
executive and legislative branches of the
city government Visitor services
*Accommodations
CRM projects and best time to visit 1. Hotel Mikka, Php900/day, tel. (072) 700
1. Kasay marine protected area, Barangay San 5739
Vicente and Canaoay 2. Sea and Sky Hotel, Php750-950/day, tel.
Notable feature: This marine protected (072) 242 5579
area lies at the juncture between Lingayen 3. Oasis Country Resort Hotel, Php1,500-
Gulf and China Sea. For more information, 2,500/day, tel. (072) 242 5621
please see the section “History and *Meals, Php200/day
highlights of coastal management *Public utility vehicle, Php5-50/person/ride,
experience” above. depending on type of service
2. Wallace- Poro Sea Urchin Grow-out Culture *Boat rental, Php500-1,000/day
Project, Barangay Poro
Notable feature: The city has taken steps Visits can be arranged through the Office of the
to improve the sustainability of this project Mayor, San Fernando City, La Union, tel. (072)
by entering into an agreement with the 242 5601, fax (072) 888 2003; City
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State Administrator, tel. (072) 242 5301, fax (072)
University to develop a science and 888 2003; or City ENRO, tel. (072) 242 8009,
technology-based sea urchin farm in Poro. fax (072) 888 2003.

PANGASINAN resource assessment and the establishment of
its first marine protected area (Marine
Bani Protected Area I), which is managed by two
people’s organizations. These two people’s
History and highlights of CRM experience organizations have been beneficiaries of
Bani, located in the western portion of livelihood assistance from the local government
Pangasinan province facing Lingayen Gulf and unit and assisting national government agencies
South China Sea, was assisted in 1990 by the for projects such as oyster farming, mudcrab
Department of Environment and Natural culture, bangus deboning, goat raising, fish
Resources in a multi-species coastal trading and consumer store.
reforestation project that continues to this day. In 2000, a participatory coastal resource
The project has established a young forest that assessment organized by the local government
serves as a bird sanctuary and its intertidal flat unit and the fisheries bureau revealed an
as nursery and habitat for fishes, crustaceans improvement in the average daily catch of the
and shells, significantly replenishing fish stocks town’s fishers, from 2kg at the start of the project
in Lingayen Gulf. It has been replicated by and to Php6.68kg. In 2004, Bani established a second
led to a partnership with neighboring coastal marine protected area (Marine Protected Area
towns. The Anda, Bani, Bolinao and Alaminos II) to serve as reseeding ground for topshells, a
City (ABBA) Task Force on Illegal Fishing is threatened species identified by Convention on
composed of fishery law enforcers from International Trade in Endangered Species of
participating local government units who Fauna and Flora. The two marine protected
collaborate to address common fishery law areas are now ecotourism and learning
enforcement issues in Lingayen Gulf. destinations.
Bani also received assistance from the Also in 2004, the Bani Task Force on Illegal
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Fishing was created. Forty-three people’s
MPA guardhouse, Bani, Pangasinan
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ABBA meeting, Bani, Pangasinan Installation of buoys at a marine protected area in Bani,
Pangasinan
2005, it has served as a member of the

evaluation team of the awards body.
3. In 2001, Bani became the first municipality
in Pangasinan to have its coastal resource
management plan reviewed, approved and
adopted by the Provincial Board. It was also
the first municipality to submit a coastal
resource management plan for 2005 –
2009.
Oyster farm 4. Strict adherence by the local government
unit to coastal resource management
organization members and nine government principles led to the dismantling in 2002
personnel were deputized to join patrol and of illegal fish traps and fishery structures
surveillance activities within the town’s within the municipal waters of Bani despite
municipal waters as well as help protect the active resistance from affected sectors. The
two marine protected areas. local government unit continues to
ABBA proved that the clustering of local regularly dismantle and confiscate illegally
government units is an effective way to constructed fyke nets although, on
integrate coastal resource management efforts humanitarian grounds, no case has been
in an area where resources are shared across filed against violators.
several political jurisdictions. It has inspired the 5. Between 2005 and 2008, the local
clustering of another group of municipalities government unit made 121 apprehensions
(Burgos, infanta, Dasol and Agno). and filed 42 cases against illegal fishers.
Other notable results of Bani’s coastal Total fines collected amounted to
resource management experience include: Php40,020, 25% of which was given to the
1. Regular coastal and riverine coastal clean fish wardens as incentive.
up has reduced the incidence of flooding in 6. Bani’s coastal resource management
the area the last two years. program was a Top 20 finalist in the search
2. For consecutive years from 2000 to 2002, for Gawad Galing Pook 2005, and was also
Bani won the Search for the Cleanest named the “1 st Trailblazing Program” by
Coastal Municipality of Pangasinan and the President.
was named to the Hall of Fame for Best 7. In 2008, the town was 2nd runner-up in the
Program Implementer for 2003-04. Since Region I Search for the Cleanest Coastal

Area awarded by the Regional Development practices have been replicated by other
Council. local government units, including Alaminos
8. In 2009, Bani was certified as having City, Anda, and Dagupan City.
achieved Level I benchmarks for coastal
resource management by the Department CRM projects and best time to visit
of Environment and Natural Resources and 1. Bangrin marine protected area, Sitio
the Regional Development Council and was Abunciang , San Miguel – March to May,
declared by the Provincial Government of September to October
Pangasinan as a model local government Notable features: A 42.25-hectare
unit for having the “Most Sustained Coastal mangrove reforestation area that hosts 53
Resource Management Program.” Bangrin bird species (migratory and indigenous)
Federation, which co-manages one of Bani’s and 10 species of mangroves. The area was
marine protected areas, also received an recently identified by the Department of
award as a “Model Barangay Fisherfolk Tourism as one of 13 birdwatching sites in
Organization for Marine Protected Area the Philippines
Management.” 2. Sanktwaryo SanCeDaCo – November to April
9. Bani is Pangasinan’s only officially Notable features: A marine protected area
designated Coastal Resource Management encompassing 2 coralline sites in Barangays
Learning Destination, and its newest Olanen, Dacap Sur and Surip, Centro Toma
tourist attraction. It has been included in (19 hectares); and Barangay Colayo (25.3
the book “Birdwatching in the Philippines” hectares)
as one of 13 birdwatching sites by the
Department of Tourism and the Other attractions and points of interest
Recreational Outdoor Exchange and Wild 1. Nalsoc Cave in Colayo — Nalsoc, meaning
Bird Club of the Philippines. “big hole,” is said to be one of the most
10. The municipality established in 2008 a extensive cave systems in the Philippines
Marine Emergency Response System to 2. Baliwangga Falls in Ranao – a 300-meter
quickly respond to marine-related (8-storey high) falls
disasters, including fish kills and red tide 3. Surip Beach Resort and Mountain Lodge –
events. Water quality is regularly notable features are its golden sunsets,
monitored. coral formations and powerful surf
11. The municipality has been allocating 4. Olanen Cove, Dacap Sur – dubbed as Bani’s
annual funds for coastal resource Boracay for its fine sand and clear waters,
management since 1999. Coastal resource with a view of the South China Sea
management and other environment- 5. Surip Pilgrimage Site – Bani’s version of
related funds make up the greater share Calvary Hill with a 1,000 –step “Via Crusis”
(23% on average) of the municipal leading to a gigantic cross perched on a
development fund. plateau overlooking the South China Sea (a
12. Communities have become empowered to 270-degree view). The pilgrimate is held
participate in program implementation. every Holy Tuesday
Nine fisherfolk associations have been 6. Watermelon season – January to February
federated into the Kaisahan ng mga
Samahan ng Mangingisda at Mamamayan Getting there
ng Bani. *From Manila – 4-5 hours overland
13. Bani is seen as a model of coastal resource *From Cebu and other points – Via Manila
management in Lingayen Gulf; some of its
best coastal resource management Recommended length of stay – 1 day
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Visitor services Officially, coastal resource management
*Accommodations began in 1997, the same year the Department
1. Crispina Mountain Resort, Php720-1,200/ of Environment and Natural Resources rejected
room/day, tel. (02) 361 3973 the cement plant’s application for environmental
2. Surip Mountain Resort, non-A/C cottage (up compliance certificate. That year, the United
to 8 persons)-Php2,500/day, A/C cottage Nations Development Programme-Small Grants
(up to 4 persons)-Php3,000/day Programme (UNDP-SGP) Community Based
3. Hideaway Sea and Beach Resort, rooms or Coastal Resource Management Project-Phase I
cottages from Php1,000 was launched. The 3-year Project, a multi-
*Bangrin marine protected area fees and sectoral effort, achieved the following
services milestones:
1. Entrance fee, Php20/person 1. Four people’s organizations organized in
2. Motorboat rental, Php800-2,000 Barangays Balingasay, Arnedo, Pilar and
3. Mangrove forest tour with paddle boat (1- Binabalian and federated into Kaisahan ng
2 pax), Php50 mga Samahan Alay sa Kalikasan, Inc
4. Hook and line fishing (1kg catch limit/ (KAISAKA);
week/group), Php30 2. Balingasay marine protected area
5. Gleaning (2 liters catch limit/week/group), established;
Php30 3. Mangrove rehabilitation initiated in Pilar;
6. Lodging fee (maximum 5 persons), and
Php100/person/day (add Php50 for every 4. Coastal development plan of the
additional person beyond the maximum, municipality approved, said to be the first
bring own beddings) development plan formulated in a
7. Tour guide fee, Php200/day participatory manner in Southeast Asia.
*Sanktwaryo SanCeDaCo fees and services The second phase of community-based
1. Boat to Surip and Olanen, Php500/trip coastal resource management was initiated by
Haribon Foundation with support from the
Visits can be arranged through the Office of the International Development and Research Center.
Mayor, tel. (075) 553 2010; Municipal Agriculture This project continued to support the people’s
Office, tel. (075) 553 2401; Municipal Planning organizations through capability building
and Development Office, tel. (075) 553 2401; activities, and identified and trained local
Email info@bani.gov.ph. Web site: bani.gov.ph. community organizers from each of the
organizations with the potential to become
community leaders. It supported the translation
Bolinao of the coastal development plan into a
municipal fisheries ordinance in 1999. In 2002,
before the Project’s end, Bangka’t Buhay was
History and highlights of CRM experience initiated, gaining support from more than
Coastal resource management in Bolinao 10,000 people from different local
started in the 1990s, when local residents organizations, national government agencies
organized a concerted effort to block a cement and the community.
plant from operating in the town. Alarmed by A USD50,000 grant from the UNDP-SGP in
the plant’s possible impacts on the environment 2003-06 enabled the KAISAKA to continue
and human health, they formed the Movement management initiatives and organize more
for Bolinao Concerned Citizens Inc. that people’s organizations, specifically in Barangays
successfully lobbied for two years for the cement Patar, Luna, Luciente II, Dewey and Goyoden.
plant to be denied an environmental compliance New marine protected areas were established
certificate.

Balingasay River, Bolinao, Pangasinan
in Barangays Arneda, Lucedo, Estanza, Patar, poachers, commercial fishing and other forms
Binabalian and Ilog Malino. of illegal fishing; and Level 3, mainly deputized
At about the same time the KAISAKA was Bantay Dagat members who undertake
implementing the UNDP-SGP project, the five- collaborative law enforcement across political
year Sagip Lingayen Gulf Project (SLGP) funded jurisdictions in ABBA waters.
by the Netherlands was also being implemented The SGLP also started the registration of
by the Marine Environment and Resources fishers and fishing vessels, believed to be the
Foundation, Inc. (MERF) of the University of the first such initiative in the country. It supported
Philippines-Marine Science Institute. A key result the marine protected areas in Arnedo,
of the SGLP was ABBA, a collaborative Balingasay and Victory, where high value
arrangement of a cluster of four LGUs, namely invertebrates such as sea urchins, topshell and
Anda, Bolinao, Bani and Alaminos City, focused sea cucumber were restocked using seeds
primarily on coastal law enforcement. The SGLP produced and maintained at the Bolinao Marine
trained coastal law enforcers at three levels of Laboratory of the University of the Philippines-
enforcement: Level 1 which was made up of Marine Science Institute. In addition, the project
deputized Bantay Dagat from people’s piloted a sea urchin cage culture project in
organizations assigned in the managed areas Barangay Victory as a resource-linked livelihood
such as marine protected areas and mangrove and reproductive reserve, and trained and
areas; Level 2 composed of deputized Bantay equipped water quality monitoring teams to
Dagat members that support Level 1 and protect monitor water quality in mariculture areas. A
the municipal waters against encroachers, Marine Emergency Response System was also
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Pilar mangrove area, Bolinao, Pangasinan
established through the help of a team of Notable features: Patar Beach is regarded
experts from the University of the Philippines- as the cleanest coastal area in Pangasinan,
Marine Science Institute. and the solid waste management system
In 2006, the Bolinao Seagrass is regarded as the most functional
Demonstration Site was established by the barangay-based material recovery facility
United Nations Environment Programme-Global in the province
Environment Fund. In two years, the Project 2. Pilar Mangrove Protected Area and Pilar
enabled the local government unit to develop a “buri” craft making – November to April
60-hectare seagrass protected area at Barangay Notable features: A 10-year-old 40-hectare
Goyoden and Binabalian. It also assisted dried mangrove plantation
barangen (siganid) product enhancement in 3. 60-hectare Bolinao Seagrass Protected Area
selected barangays on Santiago Island. In the at Binabalian and Goyoden – November to
same year, the Philippine Tropical Forest April
Conservation Foundation-funded mangrove Notable features: Bolinao’s 20,000-hectare
rehabilitation projects in different barangays. seagrass area is the largest in Lingayen
SGLP ended in 2007, as did the other Gulf and supports the “Barangen Industry”
projects the following year, but Bolinao’s of the Gulf
commitment to coastal resource management 4. Zone II Mariculture Area – year round
continues to this day. In the May 2009 Pista’y Notable features: Zonified area for marine
Dayat Celebration of the Province of Pangasinan, fish cage or pen for the production of
the municipality was named the “Cleanest milkfish; supplies Metro Manila and other
Coastal Municipality in Pangasinan,” the highest parts of the country with 40-80 tons of food
recognition given by the Provincial Government fish every year
for coastal resource management and solid 5. Balingasay River Protected Area – year
waste management projects implemented by round
coastal municipalities. Notable features: The only River Protected
Area in Pangasinan; a protected area since
CRM projects and best time to visit 1996 and recipient of several awards for
1. Patar Beach and Coastal Area Solid Waste being the cleanest in the province
Management System – year round 6. Lucero and Silaki Is. Giant Clam – November
to April
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7. Victory Sea Cucumber Ranching Project – *From Cebu – By air to Manila then take Manila-
November to April Pangasinan route, or by air to Clark. From Clark,
8. Marine protected areas in 8 sites (Patar, Bolinao is a 3-4 hour drive (or take jeepney from
Ilog Malino, Estanza, Balingasay, Arnedo, Clark to Dau then take bus to Bolinao)
Lucero, Binabalian, Victory) – November
to April Recommended length of stay – 2-5 days
9. Provincial Mangrove Nursery and Demo
Farm in Arnedo Visitor services
10. Bolinao Marine Laboratory-UP Marine *Accommodations
Science Institute in Luciente I 1. El Pescador Resort Hotel (Php1,350, up to
2 persons), tel. (075) 554 2559; (0921) 603
Other attractions and points of interest 6421
1. National Museum Branch – Poblacion, 2. Punta Riviera Beach Resort (cabana,
Bolinao, Pangasinan Php3,000, up to 6 persons), tel. (075) 696
2. Saint James the Great Parish Church – 1350; (0919) 485 5350
Poblacion, Bolinao, Pangasinan 3. Treasures of Bolinao Beach Resort and Hotel
3. Cape Bolinao Lighthouse – Patar, Bolinao, (Php4,000, up to 2 persons), tel. (0908) 227
Pangasinan 2748
4. Santiago Island – composed of 9 barangays 4. Puerto del Sol Beach and Hotel Club
where most of the fishing community live (Php5,700, up to 4 persons), tel. (0920) 950
5. Bolinao Falls 7105
6. Bolinao Caves – Ilog Malino and Patar Area 5. Rock Garden Beach Resort (Php1,500, up
a. Enchanted Cave to 4 persons), tel. (075) 554 2876; (0920)
b. Wonderful Cave 413 9272
c. Cindy’s Cave 6. Ilog Malino Beach Resort (Php2,500, up to
7. Dried fish usually “Barangen,” also called 4 persons), tel. (0910) 888 3479
Danggit (Siganid) *Boat rental (island tour), Php200-3,500 (price
8. Fishery products depends on the size and passenger capacity of
9. “Bagoong” (fermented fish) the boat)
10. Salt *Land tour, Php2,500 (up to 13 persons)
11. Sea urchin known locally as *Meals/Catering (call the local government unit
“Maritangtang” tourism office for options/arrangements)
12. Bamboo rice cake known locally as
“Binungey” Visits can be arranged through the Bolinao
13. Mango Tourism Office, tel (075) 554 4284, Email
14. Cashew nuts bolinao@yahoo.com. Or Bolinao Coastal
15. Shellcraft Resource Management Office, tel. (075) 554
16. Buricraft 4263, Email crmo_bolinao@yahoo.com.
17. Pacific Farm (fishpond and saltfarm) in
Zaragosa
18. Hybrid rice production demo farm in
Luciente I
Getting there
*From Manila – 5-6 hour drive north of Manila,
or take a bus that travels the Manila-Pangasinan
route (Five Star and Victory Liner)
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Zonified and managed river system, Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Dagupan City regulated, locations were identified,

structures were arranged in an orderly
History and highlights of CRM experience manner, and stocks in the pens reduced
The following are some of the notable correspondingly. These led to a significant
features of Dagupan City’s coastal resource reduction in the volume of commercial
management program: feeds used for production and thus a
! Coastal resource management is embodied decrease in the organic load that would
primarily in the implementation of the City have otherwise caused pressure on water
Fishery Code, which was enacted in 2003 resources.
! The need to manage fishery resources ! Access to the river has been opened up
through the implementation of regulatory with the designation of a navigational lane
measures was recognized by the local at the middle of the river up to more than
government unit because of several 60 meters wide. Rivers less than 10 meters
periodic episodes of fishkills in the area wide are kept free of any structures.
that resulted in losses amounting to ! Daily water quality monitoring is conducted
millions of pesos in terms of marketable in the 10 zones of the river systems to
fish and fingerlings. Water pollution was ensure that salinity, temperature and
also causing the loss of natural food in the dissolved oxygen levels are within
river water column, impacting the city’s acceptable limits. The city has established
production of oysters and other bivalves. corresponding values of parameters and
! After the passage of the City Fisheries Code, indicative color codes for water quality
the river was zonified based on the best which are posted in conspicuous areas.
rationale use. The size of fishpens was Water sampling and information

dissemination are done daily. In cases of
unfavorable situations, the fishers are
advised to harvest their stocks or reduce
stocking to avoid fishkills and economic
losses.
! Dagupan City hosts the Bureau of Fisheries
and Aquatic Resources-National Integrated
Fisheries Technology Development Center,
a research and training facility for
aquaculture development focused on fish
breeding, propagation of shellfishes and
crustaceans, and value-adding (food
processing) technologies.

1. Zonified and managed river systems -
January to May, October to December, April
15 to May 1, December 15 to December 30
Notable features: Organized location of Mangroves protecting river bank, Dagupan City
structures to allow buffer zones between
the rows and columns of fishpens and for dry goods and other services, fish, meat,
along the fishpond dikes; mangrove forests condiments, vegetables and fruits
along the river systems; mangrove a. Magsaysay Fish Market
rehabilitation; daily water quality b. Malimgas Fish Market
monitoring, feedback and reporting system 4. Malls and supermarkets.
2. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources- 5. Bangus Festival (April 15-May 1)
National Integrated Fisheries Technology 6. The city is also a jump-off point for travel
Development Center, a hatchery research to the Hundred Islands in Alaminos City
and training center for marine and selected and the Holy Shrine of the Virgin of
freshwater species – year round Manaoag, a well-known pilgrimage site.
Other attractions and points of interest Getting there

1. Tondaligan Beach – Mayor’s Shed *From Manila – 5-6 hour drive north of Manila,
a. Tomb of the unknown Japanese Soldier or take bus that travels the Manila-Dagupan
b. McArthur Monument City route (Victory Liner, tel. (075) 522 5576/
2. City Museum 522 5577; Five Star, tel. (075) 522 5542; Dagupan
a. Old Train (Manila- Dagupan route) Bus, tel. (75) 523 4913; and Fermex). All buses
b. East Central School Home Economics have stations at Cubao and Pasay City in Metro
Building (Headquarters of McArthur Manila
when he stayed in Dagupan City *From Cebu – By air to Manila then take Manila-
c. Old Dagupan City Cathedral (where Dagupan City route, or by air to Clark. From Clark,
Leonor Rivera and Engr. Kipping were Dagupan City is a 3-4 hour drive (or take jeepney
married) from Clark to Dau then take bus to Dagupan
3. Fish Landing/Market – wholesale area for City)
bangus (milkfish) and other marine
products caught in Lingayen Gulf and Recommended length of stay – 5 days
Dagupan City waters. Also retail market
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Visitor services 23. YMCA (Php550), tel. (075) 522 3494
*Accommodations *Boat rental, Php1,500
1. Arizona Inn (from Php550), tel. (075) 653 *Bus rental (negotiate directly with bus
2369 operators)
2. Barangay Apartelle, (from Php650), tel. *Meals (1 main meal and 2 snacks), Php350/
(075) 522 1723 head
3. Central Patio Hotel (from Php350), tel.
(075) 515 7407 Visits can be arranged through City Administrator
4. Crisologo Travellers Inn (from Php400), Alipio Fernandez, tel/fax (075) 515 4241; Email
(075) 523 3018 citymanager_dagupan@yahoo.com. The local
5. Dagupan Water District Training Center government unit may also be contacted at tel.
(Php1,200 for up to 4 pax), tel. (075) 614 (075) 515 4241/515-4343; fax (075) 515 4241/
3049 515 4343; Email vmalvin@yahoo.com.
6. Dagupan Village/Garden Hotel (from
Php740), tel. (075) 523 3801
7. Gelymar Hotel (from Php330), tel. (075) Dasol
522 0282
8. Inn Asia Dagupan (from Php448), tel. (075) History and highlights of CRM experience
696 1959 The municipality of Dasol used to have a
9. West Gate Motor Inn (from Php400), tel. mangrove area of more than 100 hectares, 50
(075) 517 5674 hectares of which were awarded to fishpond
10. Leisure Coast Resort (from Php2,000), tel. developers thru fishpond lease agreements. But
(075) 523 8361 even as a group of concerned citizens questioned
11. Lenox Hotel (from Php1,344), tel. (075) 515 the validity of the fishpond lease agreements,
8889 the town’s mangrove habitats gave way to more
12. Luxor Hotel (from Php750), tel. (075) 515 fishponds, its fishery resources declined,
5354 seawater quality deteriorated, and even some
13. Orchids Hotel (from Php300), tel. (075) 522 bird species were affected. The destruction of
3221 mangroves continued through the 1980s, a
14. Mabuhay Lodge and Resource Corporation situation made worse by illegal fishing, the
(from Php400), tel. (075) 653 2368 pollution of rivers and other resource use issues.
15. Nelar’s Travellers Inn (from Php350), tel. The local government unit took its first
(075) 522 2848 deliberate step to reverse the decline of Dasol’s
16. Nice and Relax Inn (from Php300), tel. (075) marine resources in 2004, when it drafted,
515 3002 adopted and implemented a coastal resource
17. Regency Hotel (from Php1,500), tel. (075) management plan. Implementation was further
517 6232 strengthened when the municipal fisheries
18. Rose Plaza Inn (from Php650), tel. (075) ordinance was approved three years later.
653 2375 In 2005, the local government unit
19. Snow White Drive Inn (Php600), tel. (075) launched a mangrove rehabilitation project
523 6378 through the assistance of the Foundation for
20. Star Plaza (from Php1,150), tel. (075) 523 the Philippine Environment and Tanggol
4888 Kalikasan. Twenty hectares of mangroves have
21. Star Value Inn (from Php650), tel. (075) been rehabilitated so far, and the rehabilitation
522 8361 effort has become a continuing advocacy of local
22. Tondaligan Beach Hotel and Restaurant residents, with the local government unit
(from Php1,200), tel. (075) 814 3143 organizing yearly planting activities. To support

Salt beds, Dasol, Pangasinan
the rehabilitation effort, the local government 2. Salt production (from coarse and natural
unit set up a mangrove nursery, and employed iodized salts to the whitest, fine salts)
a mangrove watcher to monitor the area. 3. Seafood
The municipality now maintains two types 4. The Noah’s Ark
of mangrove forests: the fringe and luxuriant 5. DASOLand (a man-made attraction)
types. They cover about 17 hectares along the 6. Fruit wine made of local fruits
rivers and creeks of Barangay Uli, Hermosa, 7. Tupa (an indigenous game)
Malacapas, Magsaysay, Bobonot, Gais-Guipe, 8. Town fiesta and Agri-trade fair – 1 st Friday
Amalbalan and Poblacion. A 2004 survey of Lent
revealed 20 mangrove species occur in Dasol. 9. Snorkeling at Colibra Island, Balas,
Crocodile Island, Nalasin Island
1. Amalbalan Mangrove Rehabilitation Getting there
Project – December-May *From Manila – 5-6 hour drive north of Manila,
2. Malacapas Mangrove Rehabilitation or take bus that travels the Manila-Pangasinan
Project – December-May route (Victory Liner, tel. (075) 522 5576/522
5577; Five Star, tel. (075) 522 5542). All buses
Other attractions and points of interest have stations at Cubao and Pasay City in Metro
1. White sand beaches, unexplored caves, Manila.
islands and production forests
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Amalbalan, Dasol, Pangasinan
*From Cebu – by air to Manila then take Manila-

Pangasinan route, or by air to Clark. From Clark,
Pangasinan is a 3-4 hour drive (or take jeepney
from Clark to Dau then take bus to Pangasinan)
Recommended length of stay – 5 days
Visitor services
*Accommodations
1. La Hermosa Beach Resort, tel. (0918) 251
7739, (0919) 515 5516 One of several beaches in Dasol, Pangasinan
2. Jaslyn B. Beach Resort, tel. (0921) 223 3163
3. Pobletin Beach resort V isits can be arranged through Chief Tourism
4. Reynor Shine Beach Resort Officer Ma. Luisa Elduayan, Governor’s Office,
5. Homestay, Brgy. Capt. Berlina Arroyo, tel. tel. (075) 542 8007, (0926) 677 0360. Email
(0921) 210 4420 tourism@pangasinan.gov.ph,
6. Matabang Beach Resort, tel. (0919) 408 Aluamor_elduayan@yahoo.com. Provincial
8949 Website: pangasinan.gov.ph. Municipal Website:
7. Tambobong White Beach Resort, tel. dasol.gov.ph.
(0910) 564 1382
*Boat rental, Php500-800
*Car rental from Manila (Php6,500 return trip),
within Dasol and environs (Php800-1,500)

regionTHREE
Region 3
(Central Luzon)
AURORA
Baler
The following milestones mark Baler’s nearly two decades of implementation of various
coastal resource management activities:
1990-1995 – Mangrove areas in Sitio Cemento, Barangay Zabali. Baler were reforested under the
Integrated Area Development Project.
1995 – The local government unit began allocating an annual budget for the operations of
the Bantay Dagat, which conducted regular patrols around Baler’s waters.
2003-2004 – Barangay fisheries and aquatic resource management councils were formed in four
coastal barangays, a new Bantay Dagat group was organized, and the municipal
fisheries and aquatic resource management council was created.
2005 – The Municipal Council approved a municipal ordinance on the registration and
permitting of fishers, boats and gear; local government unit launched campaign to
inform fishers about the ordinance. In the same year, the municipal legislative
council adopted the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, formed a technical working
group and, with assistance from the USAID/DENR Philippine Environmental
Governance Project, began training the technical working group in fishery law
enforcement and fisheries management. Also in 2005, BFAR’s modern patrol boat
was deployed in Baler’s municipal waters.
2006 – The local government unit, with assistance from the FUNDESO-Coastal Resource
Management Project of the Aurora State College of Technology, established the
Baler marine protected area at Barangay Zabali.
2005 – With assistance from the USAID/DENR Philippine Environmental Governance Project,
Baler and three other local government units began to formulate an inter-local
government unit fisheries management plan.
2006 – All four local government units adopted the inter-local government unit fisheries
management plan and created an inter-local government unit coastal resource
management council, which then formulated (with assistance from the USAID/
DENR Philippine Environmental Governance Project) a management plan for the
Baler marine protected area, which was adopted by the respective municipal
legislative councils as well as the Aurora Provincial Board.
2006-2008 – The municipality of Baler worked with the Aurora Provincial Government to
rehabilitate and reforest the mangrove areas of Baler.
2008 – Sixteen new fish wardens were deputized with the assistance of BFAR; the technical
working group attended a seminar-workshop on the “Ridge-to-Reef” Program of
the University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute.
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CRM projects and best time to visit Visitor services
1. Mangrove rehabilitation and management, *Information on accommodation and other
Sitio Cemento, Bry Zabali – April-September services are available from the Municipal
Notable features: Local government- Tourism Office (0919) 474 8262 or the
assisted, community-managed mangrove Calamianes Association of Tourism
forest Establishments (0920) 254 6553
2. Baler marine protected area, Sitio Diguisit, 1. AMCO Beach Resort (A/C and fan rooms),
Barangay Zabali - April-August tel. (0920) 921 9902
3. Baler Fish Port, Barangay Zabali – April- 2. Bahia de Baler (A/C rooms), tel. (0919) 643
September 3080
Notable features: An local government- 3. Bay’s Inn (A/C rooms), tel. (0918) 926 6697
managed fish landing area, with docking 4. Amihan Aplaya Lodge (A/C and fan rooms),
areas for fish and other commodities tel. (0918) 693 5904
4. Local government/BFAR-assisted marine 5. MM Lodge (A/C and fan rooms), tel. (0919)
fish cage project, Barangay Zabali – April- 537 9405
August 6. Oasis of Baler Resort (A/C and fan rooms),
tel. (0919) 474 9116
Other attractions and points of interest 7. Angara Beach Resort (A/C and fan rooms),
1. Historic Church of Baler, Poblacion tel. (0920) 476 9844
2. Quezon Park, Poblacion 8. Kahea’s Lodge (A/C and fan rooms), tel.
3. PAGASA Watch Tower, Barangay Zabali (0920) 7102634
4. Ermita Hill (Ermita Park and Tromba
Marina Scuplture), Barangay Sabang Visits can be arranged through Riza Del Rosario,
5. Dicasalarin Bay (beach area and pristine Municipal Tourism Office, Municipal Building,
forest) Baler, Aurora 3200; tel. (0918) 685 9104; Email:
6. Diguisit Falls delrosarioriza@yahoo.com. Or Michael Palispis,
7. Añao Islets (marine protected area), Bry Provincial Tourism Office, Provincial Capitol
Zabali Cmpd, Suklayin, Baler, Aurora 3200, tel/fax (042)
8. Lukso-lukso, Bry Zabali 209 4373; Email: tourismaurora@yahoo.com.
9. Museo de Baler, Poblacion
10. Cave of Santa Isabel, Barangay Sabang
11. Endemic Candella candel, a mangrove BATAAN
species, Barangay Zabali, Baler
12. Sabutan products Bagac
Getting there History and highlights of CRM experience

*From Manila – The municipal government has initiated
a. 18 hours by bus (Genesis Transport, EDSA various coastal resource management activities,
Cubao/Pasay Terminal; Email: including mangrove rehabilitation,
manilagenesistours@yahoo.com) establishment of a marine sanctuary, and
b. 50 minutes by plane (Seair, participatory coastal resource assessment
www.f1yseair.com) involving community members.
*From Cabanatuan City
a. By bus (D-Liner Bus Co.) or private van – 4 CRM projects and best time to visit
hours 1. Barangay Pag-asa mangrove rehabilitation
project – December-February
Recommended length of stay – 4 days 2. Bagac Bay (marine sanctuary) – December
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Participatory coastal resource assessment, Bagac, Bataan
Other attractions and points of interest 2. NPC-NVP Hotel

1. Ambon Falls 3. Montemar Beach Club, Inc.
2. “One Town One Product” project - cashew 4. Fajardo Beach Resort
products 5. Morning Breeze Beach Resort
3. Mardi gras celebration (November 16-25) 6. Ciudad de Acuzar
4. Pawikan Festival *Others
5. Santacruzan Boat – Php50-70 per pax/hour
6. Karakol sa Dagat Car rental – Php1,500/trip (Bagac to Balanga
City)
Getting there *Meals (average) – Php150/pax/day
*From Manila – 4 hours (160 kilometers)
overland from Manila. Public land transport Visits can be arranged through the local
goes to Balanga City, Bataan, where public government unit of Bagac, J. Linao Highway,
transfer services to Bagac are available Barangay A. Ricardo, Bagac, Bataan. Contact
*From Cebu or Davao – Via Manila Perla Malabanan, tel. (0918) 512 1988. Or
Municipal Planning and Development
Recommended length of stay – 5-7 days Coordinator Eugenia Galvez, Email:
bebot_mpdc@yahoo.com. Or Provincial
Visitor services Development Officer II Johnny Mandocdoc,
*Accommodations Email: Johnny_mandocdoc@yahoo.com.
1. Bagac Bay Beach Resort
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ordinance also established the Orion Kent Fish
Sanctuary and other coastal resource
management components such as mangrove
reforestation and nursery projects.
Under its Sagip Bakawan project, the local
government unit has rehabilitated about 6
hectares of mangroves, established a 1-hectare
mangrove nursery in three coastal barangays
and deployed 10 concrete artificial reef modules
in the Orion Kent Fish Sanctuary. Sagip Bakawan
also has a community-based mangrove
Sagip Bakawan project, Orion, Bataan management and protection component called
“Bantay Bakawan,” through which the local
government unit has mobilized its Bantay Dagat,
non-governmental organizations, people’s
organizations and other community members
to protect the mangrove forest from illegal
cutting of trees. Community members,
especially the youth sector, also participate in
mangrove tree planting and clean-ups organized
by the municipal agriculture office. The
municipal agriculturist is responsible for
Orion Kent Fish Sanctuary, Orion, Bataan
monitoring overall implementation of these
activities and the maintenance of the newly
planted trees.
Orion The mangrove reforestation sites currently
being maintained by the local government unit
History and highlights of CRM experience include Barangays Sta Elena, Daan Pare, Balut
Orion’s coastal resource management and Camachile. The local government unit plans
program traces its roots to the 1980s, when to develop these areas for ecotourism. Towards
local efforts were undertaken to protect marine this end, it has launched a fundraising activity
resources from commercial and illegal fishing called “555 Walk for a Cause” or “Hakbang sa
activities in Orion Bay. Fishers were trained in Kinabukasan” to help fund mangrove
resource management, rehabilitation and rehabilitation and management.
protection by non-governmental organizations Another important component of Orion’s
and the local government unit, leading to the Sagip Bakawan Project is livelihood
federation of the town’s 11 coastal barangays. development. The local government unit has
In 1998, with the passage of the Fisheries Code, tapped the assistance of the Department of
the municipal fisheries and aquatic resource Labor and Employment to provide capability and
management council was organized, and Bantay entrepreneurship training for stakeholders
Dagat volunteers were deputized by DA-BFAR. through its Integrated Services for Livelihood
In coordination with non-governmental Advancement. It has awarded one people’s
organizations and people’s organizations, the organization a fishing boat and gear, and plans
Orion local government unit has formulated an to provide a common market facility at the Orion
ordinance for the management, rehabilitation Public Market where people’s organization
and protection of its municipal waters. This members can sell their produce.

CRM project and best time to visit ZAMBALES
1. Orion Kent fish sanctuary, Daan Pare - May
to July Candelaria
Notable features: A 50-hectare marine
protected area with artificial reefs History and highlights of CRM experience
2. Mangrove nursery, Balut – January-June The first initiatives in coastal resource
Notable features: 1-hectare nursery with management in Candelaria began in 2001, when
10,000 potted bakauan propagules the Sinabacan Fisherfolk Association, previously
3. Mangrove reforestation sites – January to given by the local government the responsibility
December to manage municipal coastal resources, started
Notable features: 6-hectare reforested to monitor the Malimangan-Sinabacan Reef. The
areas with fully grown bakauan species, results of monitoring prompted the municipal
fenced with bamboo and nets; footbridge; legislative council to pass a resolution to declare
migratory birds the reef a protected area. This led to the
establishment of the 190-hectare Candelaria
Other attractions and points of interest Marine Sanctuary in 2003, and recently, the 18-
1. “One Town One Product” project - fresh hectare Batong Lakay Sanctuary.
mangoes Candelaria’s coastal resource management
2. Processed fish (tuyo, tinapa, bagoong) program is a multi-sectoral effort involving the
3. Migratory birds local government unit, people’s organizations,
4. Bamboo crafts national government agencies and non-
5. Paskuhan sa Udyong (a 9-day celebration) governmental organizations working in the area
6. Pistahan sa Udyong (a 9-day celebration) and sharing the common goal of sustainable
coastal development. The municipal legislative
Getting there council passed a resolution in 2002 to help local
*From Manila – Overland, 132 kilometers (3 fish wardens to enforce fishery laws in their
hours) away, or 45 minutes by boat municipal waters, and training and capacity
building have allowed the people’s organizations
Recommended length of stay – 3 days to sustain monitoring efforts, especially at the
Candelaria Marine Sanctuary. Monitoring results
Visitor services have been encouraging, showing significant
*Accommodations improvements in habitat conditions and fish
1. Villa Pol Inland Resort (Php1,800/day) stocks.
2. Crown Royal Hotel (Php1,800/day)
3. Ronackiel Hotel & Restaurant (Php1,200/ CRM projects and best time to visit
day) 1. Mangrove rehabilitation project (7
*Boat rental – Php1,200/day hectares)
*Car/van rental – Php1,500/day 2. Candelaria Marine Sanctuary
*Meals – Php150/pax/meal 3. Batong Lakay Marine Sanctuary
Visits can be arranged through the Orion local Other attractions and points of interest
government unit, San Vicente, Orion, Bataan; 1. Sea turtle nesting area
tel. (047) 244 4061, fax (047) 244 4061. You 2. Fine sand dune
may also call tel. (047) 244 4716 and ask to be 3. Bagoong (fish sauce/condiment) making
connected to MPDO Andres Avorque, local 101 4. Potipot Island (known for its white sand
or Fisheries Technician Alfredo Hernandez Jr., beach that completely surrounds the island)
local 109. Website www.udyong.com. 5. Spelunking in Cawayan and Sto. Niño Caves
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6. Polo Bala reef (skin-diving and picnic area) The LGA has identified the MCPSSI as a
7. Mountain trekking (charts still have to be model in environmental management. In 1997,
charted, but Balin Buaya is a nice hike) the LGA and the municipality of Masinloc forged
an agreement to jointly establish an Innovation
Getting there Laboratory to showcase the local government
*From Manila – Overland, about 250 kilometers unit’s strategy in developing and managing a
north of Manila (6-7 hour drive). Buses at successful community-based resource
Caloocan or Sampaloc terminals (Victory Liner) management project.
Several initiatives have been taken that are
Visitor services linked to national priorities, action plans and
*Accommodations (indicative list only) programs. One of these is the management of
1. Dawal Beach Resort, tel. (0919) 573 0952 marine protected areas and sanctuaries – as
2. Isla Vista Beach, tel. (0919) 244 9084, Email early as 1994, Oyon Bay was declared as
isla_vista_resort@yahoo.com, Web site: protected seascape, and this facilitated the
http://www.islavistabeach.com establishment of an environment fund under
3. Puerto del Mar Beach Resort, tel. (0921) the NIPAS Act.
498 4858, web site: http:// Under the Philippine National Biodiversity
www.puertodelmarbeachresort.com/ Strategy and Action Plan, Masinloc is ranked
4. Sunbloom Beach Resort, tel. (0916) 543 high priority level for marine conservation
9709 particularly with respect to mollusks, cetaceans,
5. Baywatch Beach Resort turtles, whale sharks and corals. The Masinloc
6. Care Beach Resort Marine Sanctuary is one of the relatively few
7. Sgt Juan Beach Resort bigger sized sanctuaries in the Philippines. Its
8. Elizabeth Beach Resort network of marine protected areas is a good
9. Beach Haus ni Doc model to demonstrate the synergistic outcome
from good practices derived from co-
V isits can be arranged through Sally Ruiz, management arrangement and technical
Municial Fisheries and Aquatic Resource advice.
Management Council, c/o Office of the Mayor,
Caballero St., Poblacion, Candelaria, Zambales. CRM projects and best time to visit
1. 127-hectare San Salvador Marine Sanctuary
– summer
Masinloc 2. San Salvador Taklobo Farm (4-hectare
Tridacna gigas Farm) – summer
History and highlights of CRM experience 3. Bani Sanctuary (50-hectare marine
Masinloc, a coastal town located 250 sanctuary, sea turtle conservation and fry
kilometers northwest of Manila, is considered collection area, surfing) – year round
a high priority area in marine conservation. The 4. Panglit marine protected area (20-hectare
town’s community-based Marine Conservation marine protected area) – any time except
Project on San Salvador Island (MCPSSI) first during the rainy season
caught national attention when it garnered the 5. Sea cucumber sea ranching (5-hectare
top award for excellence in local governance area where regulated fishing is allowed
under the Gantimpalang Panglingkod Pook but not the gathering or harvesting of sea
(Galing Pook Award), sponsored by the Asian cucumber)
Institute of Management and the Local
Government Academy (LGA).

6. Mangrove area where the rare Rhizophora Recommended length of stay – 3 days
x lamarckii has been documented – year
round Visitor services
*Accommodations (Indicative list only)
Other attractions and points of interest 1. Fisherman Village Hotel and Restaurant
1. Binabayani Festival – a dance/play (Php1,500), tel. (047) 821 1359
depicting the clash between the Spaniards 2. Camp J. Paul Memorial Ministries (camp
and the natives of Masinloc or the triumph site, hotel/Php2,500 with A/C), tel. (047)
of Christianity over Paganism. 821 3103
2. Mountain hiking and trekking - the 3. Pink Hotel (from Php500), tel. (047) 821
mountain range of Masinloc and other 7417
areas in Zambales are considered as a
center of diverse wildlife. Endangered or Other lodging options are available in Masinloc:
threatened mammal species found in the 1. Stingray Resort
area include the Philippine deer (cervus 2. Charmaine Lodge and Restaurant
philipinnus) the wild pig (Sus 3. Kubo Restaurant and Lodging House
philippinenses,) the Philippine Monkey *Marine protected area fees:
(Macaca fascicularis) and the Malay Civet 1. Entrance: Php20/adult; Php5/student;
Cat (paradoxurous hermaqapharoditus) Php100/foreign national
3. KM18 waterfalls 2. Snorkeling fee: Php25/Filipino; Php50/
4. Whitewater rafting at Lauis River during foreign national
the wet season. 3. Diving: Php250/Filipino; Php500/foreign
5. Masinloc is known for its sweet Carabao national
mangoes *Boat rental, Php1,500/day
6. Coto Mines (hanging bridges and
underground mining tunnels) and Coto Visits can be arranged through the Office of the
Mine Wharf (loading point of chromite Mayor, tel. (047) 821 1834. Or Tourism Officer
products to various foreign cargo vessels) Marcos Aranas, tel. (0915) 263 0907, Email:
7. 600 megawatt coal-fired thermal power marcos24aranas@yahoo.com. Or Coastal
plant Resource Management Officer Olive Gregorio,
8. The Masinloc baywalk project - includes a tel. (0915) 212 7229, Email:
marine park, boat pool, playground and a olivegregorio@hotmail.com. Website: http://
good vantage point for watching the sunset www.mymasinloc.com.
and the luminous coal fired thermal power
plant at night time.
9. San Andres Parish Church - oldest
Augustinian Catholic Church built in
Zambales (1607) ; declared as a national
cultural treasure
10. Coto Kidz Pool - uses spring water near the
foot of forest reserve
Getting there
*From Manila – Overland, about 250 kilometers
northwest of Manila (4-5 hour drive). Buses at
Pasay, Cubao, Caloocan or Sampaloc terminals
(Victory Liner)
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regionFOUR-A
Region 4A
(Calabarzon)
BATANGAS
Calatagan
The municipality of Calatagan started its coastal resource management in 2000 to address
issues related to the deteriorating condition of its coastal and fishery resources. That year, the
Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Council was created. The Council assisted the local
government in the preparation and subsequent implementation of its municipal fisheries
development plan, as well as in the conduct of information and education campaigns targeted at
stakeholder communities. It has also served as the conduit between the local government and
fishing communities for information related to the concerns and aspirations of stakeholders.
In 2001, the municipality formed its coastal law enforcement team or Bantay Dagat. The
Bantay Dagat was originally made up of 14 members, including 12 volunteer fishers, one barangay
captain and one local government representative. In 2008, the local government launched an
intensive campaign to strengthen the team by holding several meetings and workshops that drew
132 participants. These meetings included leadership training, marine mammal rescue, fisheries
Calatagan Lighthouse, Calatagan, Batangas
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law enforcement, advanced and basic law resort nearby offering lodging and diving
enforcement training and team building. The amenities.
team now has 40 active members who regularly 2. Calatagan Mangrove Forest Conservation
patrol the waters of Calatagan. In 2008, in a Park, Barangay Quilitisan – March-May
record performance, they apprehended 67 Notable features: This is a 32-hectare
illegal fishers and seized 14 fishing boats used protected area co-managed by the
for illegal fishing. community and the local government,
The local government formulated and established through the initiative of the
approved its Municipal Fisheries Code in 2006. Sangguniang Kabataan (Youth Council).
The Code covers fishery registration, municipal There are plans to construct a boardwalk
fishing boat registration, seaweed culture traversing the most interesting portions of
permits, establishment of marine protected the forest, including a view deck for bird
areas and plans to expand existing marine watchers to see nesting migratory birds, a
protected areas and a stewardship agreement sand bar and a deck for viewing the sunset,
between the local government unit and the which opens towards a white sand bathing
marine protected area management council. area and wide expanse of seagrass beds
The approval of the Code was followed by facing the South China Sea. It is also
a two-year campaign to inform and educate convenient site for researchers, with a
stakeholders about its provisions. The campaign, private resort nearby offering lodging
spearheaded by the Municipal Agriculture amenities.
Office, included meetings, workshops and other 3. Bantay Dagat (Sea Patrol) Network – year
activities such as a coastal cleanup that round
attracted nearly 1,400 participants in 2008. The
coastal clean-up has become an annual event Other attractions and points of interest
for the local government and participating 1. Calatagan Lighthouse
organizations. 2. Pagapas Bay Mangrove Forest
The local government’s effort to encourage 3. Snorkeling at Barangay Sta Ana and
fishers to register has been particularly Barangay Tanagan marine protected areas
successful. In 2008, a record number of fishers 4. Conserve and Protect Ocean Foundation
(1,320) and fishing vessels (179) were included mini zoo
in the municipal fishery registry. 5. Snorkeling and scuba diving at Barangay
Bagong Silang (wide seagrass beds, natural
CRM projects and best time to visit and artificial coral reef).
1. Sixto Memorial Artificial Reef and Fish 6. Island Store in Barangay 1 (natural products
Sanctuary, Barangay Bagong Silang – March- and livelihood projects, such as candle
May making)
Notable features: One of the most beautiful 7. Parola Light House (a historic site with a
artificial reefs in the Philippines, this is an great sunset view)
elaborate piece of underwater Note: According to local residents, the present-
construction shaped in the form of Mayan day concept of land reform in the Philippines
temples. Only 500 meters offshore, this may have started in their town. In 1957, the
area is abundant in tropical fish and several Land Tenure Administration, acting on a petition
species of both hard and soft corals. of the townsfolk, bought parts of “Central
Navigation from one temple to the next is Azucarera de Calatagan” (also known as
made easy by a trail of giant clams. A “Central Carmen”) owned by the Zobel brothers
convenient site for research, with a private Jacobo and Alfonso. These were sold to local
residents for Php5 per hectare payable over 25

years. The town is still regarded as the second Mabini
home of the most affluent families in the
Philippines. Visitors can catch a glimpse of their History and highlights of CRM experience
ranches, mansions and beach houses. The municipal waters of Mabini are part
of Balayan Bay, a major fishing ground in the
Getting there Southern Tagalog region. The municipality is one
*From Manila – 3 hours by bus (Cely Bus Liner) of several towns that form part of the Verde
or private vehicle Island Passage, which is widely known as a major
*From Cebu – Via Manila migration route of various tunas coming from
*From Davao – Via Manila the different parts of the Coral Triangle. For
many years, Mabini has been a popular diving
Recommended length of stay – 3 days destination, often referred to as “Anilao, Diving
Capital of the Philippines.” Recent studies have
Visitor services confirmed the area’s rich biodiversity, with 319
*Accommodations coral species and 262 fish species documented.
1. Conserve and Protect Ocean Foundation, The area is also known as a habitat of many
tel. (0920) 802 6807 (Jessie delos Reyes) charismatic species, including the Pygmy sperm
2. Golden Sunset Beach Resort, tel. (02) 672 whale, Spinner dolphin, sea turtles and Whale
2159 shark. Because of this, tourism has become the
3. Lago Del Oro – Wake Boarding and Water 2nd most important source of livelihood for local
Skiing Beach Resort, tel. (0917) 504 2685 residents, with fishing ranking fifth.
4. Playa Beach Resort, tel. (0919) 837 3169 The establishment of marine protected
*Others: areas has been the major strategy adopted by
1. Boracha Sunset Vista (music and drinks the local government to protect this marine
with a great sunset view), tel. (0917) 930 diversity from the constant threats of illegal
6423 (Rhodora Catapang) and destructive fishing, as well as pollution and
2. Burut – Public White Sand Beach siltation caused by population pressure and
3. Calatagan Golf Club various interests pushing for the construction
4. Café Rhodora, tel. (0917) 930 6423 of commercial establishments in the coastal
(Rhodora Catapang) area. The effective management of these
5. Calatagan Gun Range, tel. (0928) 500 0411 protected areas is part of the overall coastal
(Jeffrey Santos) resource management plan of the municipality
to ensure the sustainability of a highly important
Visits can be arranged through Ronald Torres, backbone of the local economy.
Office of the Mayor, Calatagan, Batangas, tel.
(0917) 201 0917 / (043) 213 3001; Rosario CRM projects and best time to visit
Hernandez, Office of the Mayor, tel. (0920) 780 1. Twin Rocks Marine Protected Area – year
6612 / (043) 213 3001; Ma. Emelyn Custodio, round
Agriculture Office, tel. (0916) 365 9506; or Jessie Notable features: Declared as the third best
delos Reyes, Conserve and Protect Ocean marine protected area in the Philippines in
Foundation, Barangay Bagong Silang, Calatagan, 2007, this dive site is great for underwater
Batangas, tel. (0920) 802 6807 / macro photography. It has schools of jacks,
mangingisda_1976@yahoo.com trevallies, baby barracudas, snappers and
batfish as well as giant clams and cuttlefish;
clownfish and other types of anemonefish,
Fairy basslets, damsels and triggerfish;
Blue-spotted stingrays, Ribbon eels and
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Batong Buhay marine protected area, Mabini, Batangas
Frogfish; feather stars, daisy corals and with clownfish, Frogfish, octopus and the
tubeworms and others. occasional Green sea turtle. According to
2. Cathedral Rock Sanctuary, Dive 7000, the latest survey conducted by marine
Bagalangit – November-June biologist Doug Fenner, who works with the
Notable features: This site is very popular Australian Institute for Marine Sciences,
for fish-feeding and advanced navigational there are 67 coral species in the Cathedral
night dive. It resembles a roofless cavern alone, more diverse than the entire
consisting of two large mounts with a cross Carribean Sea, which has only 50 or so
planted in the middle and a miniature castle species.
in front. The original cross was brought 3. Arthur’s Rock Sanctuary, Bagalangit (in front
down by former President Fidel V. Ramos of Crystal Blue Resort) – November to June
and blessed by Pope John Paul II. Originally Notable features: Ideal for novice divers,
quite barren, it has been seeded with corals this dive site has an average depth of 33
from elsewhere and is now, due to fish feet and maximum depth of 70 feet, with
feeding by visitors, teeming with fish. Fish an abundance of small reef fishes,
looking for a quick feed include the smaller nudibranchs, soft corals, sponges and
angelfish, butterflyfish, wrasse, triggerfish, feather stars.
moorish idols, damselfish, pufferfish and
surgeonfish. Other species include
parrotfish and hawkfish, blue sea stars, sea
cucumbers, barrel sponges and anemones

Other attractions and points of interest Visitor services
1. Gulugod-Baboy – a range of hills that *Accommodations (indicative list only)
traverse the Calumpan Peninsula, famous 1. Acacia Resort and Dive Center, tel. (0917)
among mountain climbers and trekkers. 827 1780 / ( 0917) 742 5713; Website:
From southeast to northwest (from www.acaciadive.com
Barangay San Teodoro to Barangay Laurel), 2. Anilao Beach Club, tel. (043) 410 0512;
there are three peaks in the range. The Website: www.anilaobeachclub.com
first, Gulugod-Baboy, rises to 470 meters 3. Pier Uno Resort, tel. (02) 743 7576 / (0917)
above sea level; the second, Gitna, to 485 808 1877; Website:
meters, and the third, Pinagbanderan, 525 www.pierunoresort.com
meters. Pinagbanderahan has a large, 4. International Monte Carlo Beach Resort, tel.
ancient tree as its landmark, and is known (043) 410 0580; Website:
to mountaineers as the real Gulugod-Baboy www.montecarlo.giveu.net
although locals say that the first peak is 5. Club Ocellaris Beach Resort, tel. (0917) 890
the real Gulugod Baboy. Hikers can ascend 1073; Website: www.clubocellaris.com
or descend to any point in the peninsula 6. Eagle Point Resort, tel. (02) 813 3553 /
using a compass. Most directions have (02) 813 3560 / (0917) 518 2568 / ( 0917)
trails. At the peaks, you can see, from east 846 3958; Website:
to west, Janao Bay. Maricaban Strait which www.eaglepoint.com.ph
bears Sombrero and Maricaban islands, a 7. Planet Dive Inc., tel. (0927) 526 9831;
distant faint blue Mindoro, Verde Island Website: www.planetdive.com.ph
and Batangas Bay. The city and port of 8. Anilao Outrigger Resort, tel. (02) 890 6778
Batangas is visible on the west, following / (0917) 854 5301; Website:
a farther Mt. Daguldul. To the north is Mt. www.outrigger.com.ph
Maculot, Mt. Batulao and the Tagaytay *Others:
highlands. The name Pinagbanderahan has 1. Boat rental to go diving or island hopping,
a historical significance. Historical accounts Php1,500-3,000
say Japanese airmen crash landed on the Note: Prices of most local services can be
slopes of Gulugod-Baboy and celebrated negotiated.
their survival by planting a flag on the
summit, which consequently came to be Visits can be arranged through St. Williams Tours
known as Pinagbanderahan, or “Where the and Transport Services, 087 District 1-A,
flag was hoisted.” Maraouy, Lipa City, Batangas; tel. (043) 784 2479
2. Mabini, often called the “nudibranch capital / 756 3704; Fax (043) 756 5330; Email:
of the world,” offers excellent underwater stwilliamtours@yahoo.com or
macro photography. info@stwilliamtours.com. You may also contact
the Mabini local government at tel. (043) 411
Getting there 0607; fax (043) 487 0707; Email:
*From Manila – 2-3 hours by public bus or private tourism_mabini@ymail.com
vehicle
*From Cebu – Via Manila
*From Davao – Via Manila
*From other points – Mabini is at the mid-
southern part of Batangas Province, about an
hour away from Batangas City
Recommended length of stay – 3-5 days
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San Diego Warship Museum, Nasugbu, Batangas (Photo by Mark Mulingbayan)
Nasugbu marine protected areas have since been

established, including one in Punta Fuego at
History and highlights of CRM experience Barangay Balaytigue, and three at Barangay
The local government unit of Nasugbu has Papaya (Taytayen, Pinagdakutan and Kutad).
been implementing various coastal resource
management interventions for many years now. CRM projects and best time to visit
In April 2003, with assistance from the 1. Fuego Point Marine Sanctuary, Punta Fuego,
Worldwide Fund for Nature-Philippines, the Barangay Balaytigue – March to May
local government formulated a coastal resource Notable features: The sanctuary is in a cove
management plan using a consultative process that is formed by a shallow platform on its
involving various stakeholders. On March 14, eastern end and connects Fuego Point, a
2005, the Municipal Council passed a resolution rock islet that forms its northern boundary.
creating the Coastal Resources Management 2. Marine protected areas at Barangay
Board. That same year, the local government Papaya – March to May
adopted a five-year (2005-2011) coastal Notable features: There are three marine
resource management plan. protected areas at Taytayen, Pinagdakutan
In January 2006, the Bureau of Fisheries and Kutad Cove. They were established thru
and Aquatic Resource, responding to a request a joint and updated municipal ordinance
from the local government, conducted with Fuego Point Marine Sanctuary and
underwater surveys to determine the best sites feature two management schemes with
for the local government’s planned marine both Taytayen and Kutad being marine
protected areas.Subsequently the Bureau reserves and Pinagdakutan a marine
recommended six coral reef areas for sanctuary or “no take” zone. Giant clam
protection, namely, Fortune Island, seeding has started in the sites. The
Pinagdakutan and Limbones at Barangay updated ordinance includes fee systems
Papaya, Punta Fuego at Barangay Balaytigue, for resource use and a unified policy for
Twin Island reefs, and Natipuan reefs. Four the four marine protected areas (including

Fuego Point), implemented through the 5. Lumang Simbahan - The burning of the
Marine Protected Area and Enforcement Lumang Simbahan (Old Church) took place
Network in 1896, a gallant but tragic episode in the
Batangueños fight for freedom. Hundreds
Other attractions and points of interest of Nasugbueños perished inside the church
1. San Diego Museum - The discovery of the when Spanish authorities, angered by the
sunken Spanish galleon San Diego was townsfolk’s participation in a movement
hailed worldwide as one of the greatest against them, set the church on fire. The
archeological finds of the past century. The ruins of the old church still stand on the
galleon was recovered in 1993 off Fortune old town (Lumang Bayan). It no longer has
Island by a team led by French marine a façade and the old roof is gone and there
explorers. It sank on December 14, 1600 is little trace of the altar. What is left are
after a battle between Spanish and Dutch stone walls gripped by the roots of balite
naval forces off the waters of Nasugbu Bay. (Philippine Banyan) trees.
The San Diego was a trading ship that was 6. Dive Sites – Nasugbu has among the most
hastily converted into a warship. This interesting dive sites in the province of
explains the astounding number (34,000) Batangas. One can arrange dive tours on
of artifacts found, ranging from site.
earthenware and chinaware to silver coins. 7. Karakawa, Barangay Butucan – This natural
The San Diego exhibition went on tour attraction derives its name from a series
(Paris, New York and Berlin) before it was on natural pools shaped like “kawa” or vats.
permanently displayed at the National Water from the hills drain into the river
Museum, Gallery I, IV & V in Manila and at and trickles.
the Museo Naval de Madrid, Sala Filipinas 8. Layong Bilog River – This is a popular
in Spain. swimming area with a deep, natural pool
2. Japanese Marker – There is a hill in at the foot of a waterfall. Its name is
Barangay Wawa, which in World War II derived from “layon” meaning “deep” and
was used as a hiding place by the Japanese, “bilog” meaning “round” because of the
who dug up six tunnels in which to hide. pool’s shape.
Up on a hill overlooking Bamboo Beach is a 9. Mt. Pico de Loro – The name is also
memorial to lives lost during World War II. description of the mountain’s peak, which
A Japanese surnamed Uehara, who fought resembles a parrot’s beak. At 648 meters
as a young soldier in Nasugbu, donated above sea level, the peak offers a sweeping
the site marker in 1979 as a gesture of view of Nasugbu, Manila and Cavite.
Philippine-Japanese Friendship. Monkeys can sometimes be seen in the
3. Liberation Marker - The four-kilometer strip forest near the peak.
of Nasugbu Beach became the site of a 10. Caleruega Retreat House - This Moorish-
historic landing of Allied troops in January style Retreat House is a popular venue for
31, 1945 that helped turn the tide of war group and individual spiritual retreats and
in favor of American forces in the weddings. It was designed by Architect
Philippines. Yolanda Reyes, Dean of the College of
4. Looc Convent - At an unknown time a church Architecture and Fine Arts of the University
of stone was built in Looc (Tagalog for Bay) of Santo Tomas. The design won the
in the northernmost district of the town. prestigious United Architects of the
The church may have belonged to a Jesuit Philippines’ Design Award for Architecture
mission that did not prosper. in 1995.
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Getting there Visits can be arranged through Ruel Pamplona,
*From Manila – The travel distance from Metro Coastal Resource Management Coordinator, tel.
Manila is about 102 kilometers on the national (0908) 881 4877 or Rhodora Agapao, Municipal
highway, passing through Tagaytay City. From Agriculture Office, tel. (0917) 509 1873. The
Batangas City, travel is via the Lemery-Balayan- local government can also be contacted at Office
Nasugbu Route, which covers about 70 of the Mayor, Barangay 2, Nasugbu, Batangas;
kilometers. tel. (043) 216 2783.
San Juan
Visitor services
*Accommodations (indicative list only) History and highlights of CRM experience
1. Canyon Cove Residential Beach Resort tel. The municipality of San Juan has 16 coastal
(02) 892 9827; fax (02) 892 9987; Website barangays and a 33-kilometer coastline.
www.canyoncove.com.ph Thirteen of these barangays are on Tayabas Bay
2. Chateau Royale Sports and Country Club, and three on Sigayan Bay. San Juan is one of
Website: www.chateauroyalresort.com several towns along the Verde Island Passage,
3. Munting Buhangin Beach Camp, Inc., tel. said to be the “center of the center” of marine
(02) 818 1975 / 818 4798 / 812 5448 / 818- shorefish diversity. The coastal area of San Juan
0785; Website showcase.eyp.ph/ has black and white sand areas and a highly
muntingbuhangin/ diverse marine life, including diverse coral reefs,
Bird watching site, Pinagbayanan, San Juan, Batangas

conducted in Catmon in 2006 and in Imelda and
Bataan in 2008.
By the end of 2009, with assistance from
Conservation International, construction of a
new boardwalk and birdwatching area would
have begun.

1. San Juan Mangrove Forest Conservation
Area – January to December
Notable features: Probably the most diverse
Bird watching site, Pinagbayanan, San Juan, and extensive in the province of Batangas,
Batangas this area covers 496 hectares,
approximately 100 of which is composed
sea turtles, whale sharks and other shark of thick forest cover. It hosts various kinds
species, stingrays and dolphins. There is also of mangroves, Rhizophora spp. (bakauan),
an area of thick mangroves covering more than Avicennia spp. (bungalon) and Sonneratia
496 hectares and diverse seagrass beds that spp. (pagatpat).
need to be protected especially during low tide 2. Marine protected areas at Laiya Ibabao and
from damage caused by boats that dock there. Aplaya –May to August
In 2007, working with barangay officials, Notable features: This area has four marine
fishers, members of the Fisheries and Aquatic protected areas: Hugom, Laiya Aplaya
Resource Management Council and the Bantay Marine Protected Area, San Juan Seascape,
Dagat, the local government unit passed a and Submarine Garden. Its scenic coastline
municipal ordinance to establish nine marine has made it a favorite spot for outings,
protected areas covering 601.5 hectares. It is team-building activities and research.
being assisted by Conservation International- 3. Turtle nesting and bird watching sites,
Philippines to strengthen the management of Barangay Pinagbayanan – January to
11 marine protected areas at various sites. The December
initiative includes designation of no-take, Notable features: This site has probably
reserve and buffer zones within the protected the only protected turtle nesting site in all
areas; installation of markers; underwater of Batangas. The Bantay Dagat and
documentation; fish monitoring; and an community members help protect this
information and education campaign focused sandy beach which is adjacent to five
on increasing public awareness of the rules and marine protected areas (Catmon,
regulations of the marine protected areas. The Putingbuhangin, Abung, Tikalan and
municipality has an active Bantay Dagat team Calubcub 1 st ). The bird watching site is a
composed of about 80 volunteers who help in short walk from here, with a great view of
enforcing environmental laws and maintaining vegetable gardens and the ruins of the
the marine protected areas. “centro” of San Juan along the way. A
The local government also works with the boardwalk is planned to improve visitor
community, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic experience.
Resources, Community Environment and Natural
Resources Office, and the Provincial Other attractions and points of interest
Environment and Natural Resources Office to Visitors can go hiking, beach hopping,
manage and monitor the town’s mangrove snorkeling, diving or boating; or observe
forests. Mangrove planting activities were
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fruitbats, watch birds and even participate in 11. Blue Coral Beach Resort, tel. (02) 833 7418
tree planting activities. / 833 9198; Website:
www.bluecoral.org.com.ph
Getting there 12. Triple G Beach Resort, tel. (0916) 540 3863
*From Manila – 2-3 hours via SLEX-South Luzon / (0927) 470 6839
Express 13. Doña Nena Beach Resort, tel. (0918) 411
*From Cebu – Via Manila (1 hour by air to Manila, 1622
the 2-3 hours overland to San Juan); or via 14. Laiya Rest House, tel. (02) 926 9348 / (02)
Batangas Port (3 days to Batangas Port, then 1 925 2562
hour overland to San Juan) 15. Dreamland Resort, tel. (02) 641 9791 / (02)
*From Davao – Via Manila 641-4488
*From Northern Luzon – Almost a day’s land 16. Sabangan Beach Resort, tel. (02) 635 0245
travel / (0917) 842 1376
*From Southern Luzon (Bicol) – 9-12 hours 17. Village Plaza Hotel & Restaurant, tel. (043)
overland 575 3261
18. Aquatico Beach Resort & Hotel Inc., tel.
Visitor services (0910) 768 1786 / (0906) 817 7357; Email:
*Accommodations (Rates range from Php500 lgu_sanjuanbats@yahoo.com /
to Php4,500 per day depending on type): lgusanjuanbat@gmail.com
1. Tayabas Beach Resort, tel. (02) 242 3137 / *Boat rental:
(0927) 525 8041 1. Snorkeling trips – Php900/hour
2. Pahiyas Beach Resort, tel. (0916) 686 5391 2. Others – Php500-2,500/day
/ (0917) 505 33858
3. Earth Wind & Seas, tel. (02) 812 9767 / V isits can be arranged through Municipal
815 6673 / 819 3250 Planning and Development Coordinator Vilma
4. Kabayan Beach Resort, tel. (02) 924 2527 / Garcia, tel. (043) 575 3854, fax (043) 341 3194;
(0917) 627 9357 / (0917) 896 3312; Radito Anoran, tel. (043) 575 3854, Email:
Website: http://www.kabayanresort.com. rmanoran@yahoo.com.ph; Fe Acompañado,
ph Municipal Agriculture Office, tel. (043) 575 4173,
5. La Luz Beach Resort, tel. (02) 726 6689 / Email: feacompanado@yahoo.com.ph; SB
(02) 726 4977 / (0917) 532 3581; Email: Member Noelito Pasco, tel. (043) 575 3571;
rmagran@info.ph; Website: Tomas Buituizon, Municipal Agriculture Office,
www.laluzresort.com tel. (043) 575 4173; or Rodello de Chaves,
6. Virgin Beach Resort, tel. (02) 815 2584 / Sangguniang Bayan Chairman for Tourism, tel.
(02) 815 2587 / (02) 817 6334; Email: (043) 575 3571.
Virgin@info.com.ph
7. Sigayan Beach Resort, tel. (0920) 952 9517
/ (0917) 944 1731
8. Bahay Marikit Resort Hotel & Restaurant,
tel. (02) 893 4365 / (02) 757 0294 / (043)
5754745
9. Laiya Coco Grove, tel. (02) 833 4284 / (02)
551 8766; fax: (02) 891 8621; Website:
www.laiyacocogrove.com.ph
10. Balai Beach Resort, tel. (02) 240 2927 /
(0919) 656 5813 / (0927) 329 2235;
Website: www.balai-resort.com

regionFOUR-B
Region 4B
(MiMaRoPa)
PALAWAN
Coron
Coron was introduced to coastal resource management in 2004 by the USAID/DA-BFAR Fisheries
Improved for Sustainable Harvest Project. Since then, with the Project’s assistance, the local
government unit has conducted various activities leading up to the adoption in 2008 of a multi-
year coastal resource management plan. The town has two community-managed marine parks,
both of them with a functional user fee system. The Siete Pecados Marine Park is drawing an
increasing number of visitors, having become known for its “coral garden” and rich fish diversity.
The Bintuan Marine Park, on the other hand, boasts shipwreck dive sites in addition to its lush
marine life.
The private sector is an active participant in conservation and advocacy efforts for coastal
resource management through the Tangay y Laud (I Love the Ocean) Calamian.
Launching of the Decalve Marine Sanctuary with President Arroyo as guest of honor, May 9, 2005, Coron, Palawan
RegionFour-B 35
2. Maguinit Hot Spring (a natural salt hot
spring with a water temperature of about
40 oC)
3. Mt. Tapyas featuring a view deck with a
panoramic view of Coron
Getting there
*From Manila –
By air: Daily 45-min flights (Cebu Pacific,
PAL Express, Zest Air); or
By sea: Fridays, Pier 15-Macapagal
Fish warden collecting ticket from visitor at Bintuan Terminal, 4pm (ATS Ferry), 12 hours travel
marine protected area, Coron, Palawan time
Visitor services
*Information on accommodation and other
services are available from the Municipal
Tourism Office (0919) 474 8262 or the
Calamianes Association of Tourism
Establishments (0920) 254 6553
V isits can be arranged through the following

municipal local government unit contact
persons: Khristine Gesta, tel. (0919) 354 0655;
Email khristinegesta@hotmail.com; Roma
Calica, tel. (0928) 451 5929; Email
leamin_2kids@yahoo.com; or Marisa Boseato,
tel. (0908) 303 2710
Improvised buoys for Siete Pecados marine protected

area, Coron, Palawan
Culion
CRM projects and best time to visit History and highlights of CRM experience
1. Siete Pecados Marine Park – November- The municipality of Culion first
May implemented coastal resource management in
2. Bintuan Marine Park – November-May the late 1990s through the early 2000s in
partnership with the Palawan Council for
Other attractions and points of interest Sustainable Development Staff, DA-BFAR, and
1. Coron islands and environs which include Provincial Agriculture Office – Fisheries, which
lakes, lagoons, white sand beaches, provided some technical assistance. Various
limestone cliffs and caves non-governmental organizations were also
involved, including PATH Foundation Inc. (with
funding from USAID), which set up the Binudac

Culion, Palawan (A Sia, 2008)
marine protected area; Hayuma Foundation, Getting there

which conducted a study of Culion’s marine and *From Manila –
coastal resources and helped establish the a. By air: Daily 45-min flights (Cebu Pacific,
Bugor-Sand Island marine protected area; and PAL Express, Zest Air) to Busuanga airport
the Culion Foundation, Inc. The USAID/DA-BFAR (Coron), then by sea (outrigger motorboat
Fisheries Improved for Sustainable Harvest to Culion); or
Project facilitated the formulation of a coastal b. By sea: Fridays, Pier 15-Macapagal
resource management plan by representatives Terminal, 4pm (ATS Ferry, 12 hours) to
from various sectors, including fishers, non- Coron, then by sea (outrigger motorboat
governmental organizations, and the local to Culion);
government unit. The plan is now being c. By sea: From Pier 2, San Nicolas Lines serves
considered for adoption by the local government the Manila-Coron-Culion route
unit. *From Puerto Prinsesa –
Culion has five marine protected areas. a. By sea: Mondays (Superferry) to Coron, then
outrigger motorboat transfer to Culion
CRM projects and best time to visit *From Cebu – via Manila or Puerto Prinsesa
1. Bugor-Sand marine protected area (96.5 *From Davao – via Manila
hectares) – year round
2. Quaming Marine Reserve (14 hectares) –
year round
Other attractions and points of interest

1. Calangaman Islet (an islet with a sand bar
about 45 minutes by outrigger motorboat
from the Poblacion)
2. Historical sites, including the Culion
Museum, Immaculate Concepcion Church,
Pulang Lupa Recreation Park, and Pitogo
Park.
Culion, Palawan (A Sia, 2008)
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Recommended length of stay – 4 days reserve was declared. Since then and
particularly after 1980, efforts to protect the
Visitor services area have increased, resulting in the
*Information on accommodations and other proclamation of the El Nido-Taytay Managed
services are available from the Calamianes Resource Protected Area in 1998. And then, to
Association of Tourism Establishments (0920) establish protection and management at the
254 6553. community level and in order to ensure food
security through sustainable fishing, a series of
Visits can be arranged through Public Information municipal ordinances were issued by the
Officer Lucille Castro, tel (0910) 340 8838. Or municipal legislative council between 2006 and
Municipal Planning and Development 2009.
Coordinator Nicandro Palao, tel (0918) 651 6945. One reason for the increasing interest was
the escalating rate of environmental
degradation in the area. Shortly after World War
El Nido II, destructive fishing practices such as blast
fishing became widespread. The practice
History and highlights of CRM experience continued into the 1990s, destroying coral life
El Nido has some of the oldest laws for and consequently reducing fish populations.
environmental protection in the Philippines. The Additionally, during the 1970s and 1980s,
municipality, then called “Bacuit,” was first a logging concession caused deforestation,
recognized as an area of environmental which resulted in sedimentation in El Nido’s
importance in 1935, when its first small forest waters. Although commercial logging stopped
El Nido, Palawan

Buena Suerte Marine Sanctuary, El Nido, Palawan Dugong at Buena Suerte Marine Sanctuary, El Nido,
Palawan
in 1992, the secondary forest continued to be Many areas were later excluded by
cleared for agricultural purposes. A tenfold amendment or new proclamation.
increase in the human population since WWII 1981 – The entire province of Palawan was
accelerated the threats to natural resources. declared as a Mangrove Swamp Forest
This increase was partly due to immigration of Reserve.
workers for the logging concessions as people 1984 – A 36-hectare Marine Turtle Sanctuary
came to Palawan from the Visayas looking for was established at the northwestern
a better life, and partly due to reductions in portion of El Nido.
infant mortality and increased life expectancy. 1989 – Management of the Marine Turtle
The following is a timeline of initiatives to Sanctuary began as a DENR Special
institute environmental protection and Project under the Debt-for-Nature
management in El Nido: Swap Program. It was funded by WWF-
1935 – Several forest reserves were US and administered by Haribon. This
established in Bacuit for the purpose program was later expanded to cover
of conserving water resources and the El Nido Marine Reserve. The
regulating water use (94-hectare program continued to be active up to
Bacuit Forest Reserve), general forest January 1994 when funding ceased.
protection and timber production 1991 – A 95,000-hectare marine reserve was
(489-hectare Cadlao Forest Reserve established in El Nido consisting of
and Inabuyatan Forest Reserve); and multiple use zones and core zones to
forest protection (265-hectare Bacuit strike a balance between conservation
Cliff Forest Reserves of biodiversity and sustainable use of
In 1954, the municipality of Bacuit coastal and marine resources. The
changed its name to El Nido meaning zoning plan was modified in 1992 to
“The Nest”. The new name of El Nido include a buffer zone and provide for
recognized the importance of cave the regulation of fishing and squid
swiftlet nests to the local economy. gathering activities within the
The nests are harvested and used as protected area.
main ingredient for “bird’s nest soup.” 1998 – The protected area was expanded to
1967 – The entire province of Palawan was include terrestrial ecosystems and
declared as a Game Refuge and Bird portions of the municipality of Taytay.
Sanctuary and the majority of its It thus became known as the El Nido-
smaller islands (less than 50,000 Taytay Managed Resource Protected
hectares in size) as national reserves. Area, which covers over 36,000
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hectares of land and 54,000 hectares establishment of marine protected areas in
of marine waters. their respective areas. In 2009, after a
2000 – A municipal controlled dumpsite was successful Municipal Coastal Resource
established. Issued an ECC in 2001, Management Congress (El Nido’s first) in
this dumpsite was closed in 2008, December 2008, the Municipal Council declared
when El Nido became the first a record six CMMAs (Barangays Corong-Corong,
municipal local government unit to Buena Suerte, Sibaltan, Villa Paz, New Ibajay
establish a Category A sanitary and Mabini). By mid-2009, the coastal-marine
landfill. zonation of 900.6 hectares of El Nido’s coastal
2003 – The El Nido Environmental Law area was completed.
Enforcement Council was created; a El Nido has a Comprehensive Land and
memorandum of agreement enjoining Water Use Plan based on the harmonization of
stakeholders to support its different laws that govern El Nido and Palawan
enforcement was signed. Province: the Strategic Environmental Plan for
A key component of El Nido’s coastal Palawan through the Environmentally Critical
resource management program is the Area Network, National Protected Areas System
establishment of Local Community-Managed Act, and the Local Government Code of the
Marine Areas (CMMA). Its implementation Philippines.
started in 2005 when the barangay council of
San Fernando requested the Municipal Council CRM projects and best time to visit
to declare a marine protected area in their 1. Tres Marias Marine Sanctuary (coral reef
village. That year, a study tour was organized restoration and education project) —
for local government unit officials, community December to July
leaders, national government agencies and non- Notable feature: a coral reef restoration
governmental organization partners (El Nido and education project
Foundation, WWF-KKP) to provincial coastal 2. Masagana Marine Sanctuary (CMMA) —
resource management sites and sustainable December to July
livelihood projects in San Vicente, Caramay, 3. Corong-corong Marine Sanctuary (CMMA)
Roxas and Puerto Princesa City. Soon after, in — December to July
2006, the San Fernando marine protected area 4. Buena Suerte Marine Sanctuary (CMMA)
was established. This was quickly followed by — December to July
requests for CMMAs in other barangays, 5. Pasadeña Marine Sanctuary (CMMA) —
including Cagbatang, Masagana, Teneguiban, December to July
Tres Marias in Barangay Bebeladan and 6. San Fernando Marine Sanctuary (CMMA)
Pasadena. — March to October
The Tres Marias Nido Coral Reef 7. Sibaltan Marine Sanctuary (CMMA) —
Restoration Project and Education Program, a March to November
local government-initiated project supported by 8. Villa Paz Marine Sanctuary (CMMA) —
the El Nido Foundation, was set up. It was the March to November
first ever project in the Philippines and 2 nd in 9. New Ibajay Marine Sanctuary (CMMA) —
Asia installing ceramic artificial coral modules March to January
or “EcoReef” donated by Seacology, an 10. Mabini Marine Sanctuary (CMMA) —
international non-governmental organization. December to July
Following another study tour to Bohol, 11. Aberawan Mangrove Project (CMMA) —
Dumaguete and Apo Island in 2007, the year round
Municipal Council received several more 12. Teneguiban Marine Sanctuary (CMMA) —
requests from other barangays for the March to October

Depeldet-Dolarog Marine Sanctuary, El Nido, Palawan
13. Bucana Marine Sanctuary (CMMA) — Getting there

March to Octber *From Manila –
14. Villa Libertad Mangrove Project (CMMA) Direct flight – Take ITI Airline (Dornier) at
— year round ASAI Airport
15. New Ibajay Mangrove Project (CMMA) — Via Puerto Princesa: By air (PAL, Cebu Pacfic,
year round Air Philippines or Zest Air) or boat
16. Manlag Mangrove Area (CMMA) — year (SuperFerry or Negros Navigation). From
round Puerto Princesa, the following transport
17. Bagong Bayan Mangrove Area (CMMA) — services to El Nido are available: Eulen Joy
year round Bus Line, tel. (0909) 626 3780; Sweety Bus
18. Bebeladan Marine Sanctuary (CMMA) — Line, tel. (0917) 954 4754; shuttle vans –
year round Gabay sa Turismo, tel. (0910) 876 5131,
look for Mr. Barone) or Port Wally (0920)
Other attractions and points of interest 981 5702
1. Bacuit Bay tour *From Cebu – By air via Manila; or by boat (Trans-
a. Island hopping (beaches, caves and Asia) to Iloilo, then take Milagrosa Shipping
lagoons) Lines or Montenegro Shipping Lines for your
b. Diving sites onward trip to Puerto Princesa and follow the
c. Snorkeling and picnic sites route above
d. Kayaking *From Davao – Take Manila or Cebu route above
2. Cadlao Eco-Trail
3. Archaeological sites (Bacuit Bay, New Ibajay Recommended length of stay – 4 days
-Ille and Imorigue Caves)
4. Mangrove tours (New Ibajay, Aberawan Visitor services
and Villa Libertad) *Accommodations
5. Nido edible nest (Balinsasayaw) There is a wide range of accommodations
6. Handicrafts available in El Nido. The following is only an
7. Livelihood projects: Seaweed farming, indicative list. For rates and other specific
“Happy Pig,” cashew processing, Nido bird’s information, contact any of the establishments
nest gathering listed, or go to http://www.elnidotourism.com.
8. Tripucpucan Night (a cultural presentation 1. Lagen Island Resort (Class AAA Resort), tel.
of the Tagbanua tribe and local performers) (02) 894 5644
9. Pista ng Kulambo showcasing the 2. Miniloc Island Resort (Class AAA Resort),
programs and projects of 18 barangays www.elnidoresort.com
(first Friday of December every year) 3. El Nido Garden Beach Hotel (Resort), tel.
(0915) 489 9009
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4. El Nido Beach Hotel, tel. (0920) 867 3777 Rate: Php 560.00 per pax (inc. boat, tour
5. Marina Garden Beach Cottages, tel. (0926) Guide, lunch and 2 snacks)
684 0692 3. EasternTour, 6 sites, 1 day — Ille Cave &
6. Four Seasons Beach Resort, tel. (0919) 452 orientation, River Cruise and Mangrove
4266 Tour via canoe or “lunday”, Side trip to
7. Lally & Abet Cottages, tel. (0928) 502 9841 Mangrove Plantation & Marine Sanctuary
8. Dolarog Beach Cottages, tel. (0919) 867 of Dewel, visit Imorigue Archaeological
4360 Sites, Snorkeling & Diving, and then back
9. Las Cabanas Beach Resort, tel. (0920) 278 to Town Proper. Rate: Php 1,000.00 per pax
5643 (inc. shuttle van, boat, canoe or “lunday”,
10. Alternative Inn, (0917) 896 3406 tour guide, entertainment, comfort fee,
11. Rovic’s Pension, tel. (0917) 896 3406 lunch & 2 snacks, souvenir item and
12. Four Seasons Inn, tel. (0919) 452 4266 entrance fees to Ille Cave, mangrove tour
14. Rico’s Cottages, tel. (0915) 402 3587 & Imorigue Cave)
15. Og’s Pensionne, tel. (0916) 707 0393 4. Northeastern Barangay Tour, 6 Sites, 1 day
16. Rosanna Cottages, tel. (0920) 605 4631 — San Fernando Marine Sanctuary, Guard
17. Inggo Tourist Inn, tel. (0920) 770 6716 House and seaweed farm, Snorkeling &
18. Cliff Side Cottages, tel. (0919) 785 6625 Lunch @ Matagued na Baras, Visit Sibaltan
19. Green View Resort, tel. (0921) 586 7442 Marine Sanctuary, Snorkeling & Diving @
20. Island Front Cottages, tel. (0917) 618 3030 Bangkalungan Reef, Drop by @ Bobog Island
21. Dara Faye Cottages, tel. (0906) 824 1299 & Interaction with the Community, go to
22. Tandikan Cottages, tel. (0927) 562 6350 Brgy. Proper & side trip to Sea Grass area
23. Lualhati’s cottages, tel. (0919) 319 6683 & Archaeological Open Site, then back to
24. Hadefe Cottages, tel. (0920) 952 3280 town Proper. Rate: Php 820.00 per pax (inc.
25. El Nido Sand’s Inn, tel. (0921) 465 9601 shuttle van, boat for San Fernando &
26. Chislyk Cottages, tel. (0919) 879 9333 Sibaltan marine protected areas, tour
27. Casa Buena Vista Inn, tel. (0919) 879 9333 guides, comfort fee, lunch & 2 snacks, and
28. Sunset Lover’s Point, tel. (0916) 331 8560 entrance fee to San Fernando & Sibaltan
29. Pura Vida Cottages, (0906) 674 9434 marine protected areas)
30. Naoko’s Place, (0920) 480 0012 (Last night in town may be spent at
*Package tours (Minimum: 6 pax) Tiripucpucan sa Lansangan)
1. Western Bacuit Bay Tour, 5 sites, 1 day — Note:
Orientation, Town Tour, Masagana Marie 1. A Php200 ecotourism development fee will
Sanctuary, Mitri Marine Sanctuary, Sabang be added to the total cost of the tour
Beach, Snorkeling, side trip to Kawayan Is. 2. Visitors are required to abide by El Nido’s
Back to town proper & drop by to ENF - Tourism Code of Ethics.
Community Learning Center. Rate: Php
520.00 per pax (inc. boat, tour guide, 2 Visits can be arranged through Municipal Tourism
snacks, lunch, lunday or canoe tour/paddle Officer Arvin Acosta, tel. (0926) 993 8803, Email
boating) info@elnidotourism.com. Website:
2. Southwestern Bacuit Bay Tour, 6 Sites, 1 www.elnidotourism.com. The local government
day — Tres Marias marine Sanctuary & unit may be contacted at tel. (0917) 571 5720,
snorkeling, big & small lagoons, lunch & (0926) 951 7865; Email
snorkeling @ Simizu Beach, Aberawan elnidoprogram@live.com, rcabate@gmail.com
Mangrove-kayaking/lunday, Corong corong
Marine Sanctuary-snorkeling & diving in its
buffer area, and then back to town proper.

Fishery law enforcement team, Narra, Palawan
Narra 5. Creation of a fishery law enforcement team

and enforcement of fishery laws
History and highlights of CRM experience 6. Acquisition of patrol boat
The municipality of Narra adopted in 2004 7. Construction of watch tower
a 5-year coastal resource management plan for 8. Registration of fishers and fishing vessels
the protection, conservation, rehabilitation and 9. Fish catch monitoring
sustainable use and development of its 10. Information, education and communication
municipal waters. The plan includes strategies campaign
and actions to manage fisheries, habitat, solid 11. Enterprise and livelihood development
and liquid waste, enterprise development and (Tilapia fry/fingerlings dispersal, seaweeds
coastal zoning. It has resulted in the following seedlings dispersal, microfinancing for
accomplishments: marginal fishermen)
1. Delineation of municipal water boundaries 12. Enactment of various ordinances aimed at
between Narra and Aborlan enhancing protection and management of
2. Establishment of fish sanctuaries in coastal and fishery resources, including:
selected coastal barangays, managed by a. Regulations on the transport/
the community shipment of all fish and fishery product
3. Enactment of an integrated municipal fish by fish traders/dealers
sanctuary ordinance b. Guidelines and policies on the
4. Establishment of Puntod Reef Fish issuance of mayor’s permit for the
Sanctuary at Barangay Caguisan construction of fish corrals and/or
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b. By sea: SuperFerry (18 hours)
*From Cebu to Puerto Princesa –
a. By air: Direct flight on Cebu Pacific (Tuesday,
Thursday and Sunday only); or via Manila
b. By sea: From Cebu to Iloilo (Trans-Asia),
then to Puerto Princesa (Milagrosa Shipping
Lines or Montenegro Shipping Lines)
*From Davao – Take Manila route
Recommended length of stay – 5 days or more
Visitor services
Narra, Palawan
*Accommodations (indicative list only)
1. Crystal Paradise Resort (AA Resort,
floating fish corrals within Narra’s Php10,000/day), tel. (0919) 283 5277
municipal waters, imposing 2. MayDavian Resort (Php1,000-2,000/day),
administrative fines and penalties for tel. (0927) 202 5385
violations, etc. 3. Isla Arena Resort (Php800/day), (0927) 532
8734
CRM projects and best time to visit 4. Gorayan Lodge (lodging house, Php500/
1. Puntod Reef Fish Sanctuary, Barangay day)
Caguisan – March to May 5. AR Pension (Php500-600/day)
2. Arena Island Fish Sanctuary, Barangay 6. Nature’s Park (Php500-600/day)
Panacan – March to May *Boat rental – Php9,500/hopping day, Php8,000/
3. Seaweeds Farm – March to May service day
4. Taru Islet with Watch Tower, Barangay *Shuttle service – Php1,800/tour (Estrella Falls
Aramaywan – March to May or hot spring)
5. Aramaywan Fish Sanctuary, Barangay *Tricycle – Php10/kilometer
Aramaywan – March to May *Meals – Based on arrangements
6. Turtle conservation at Arena Island,
Barangay Antipuluan Visits can be arranged through the Municipal
Tourism Office, tel. (0906) 272 2560, Email
Other attractions and points of interest Bongd05@yahoo.com.ph.
1. Philippine Cockatoo and other wildlife
species conservation at Rasa Island,
Barangay Panacan
2. Estrella Falls at Barangay Estrella Village MARINDUQUE
3. Hot Spring at Barangay San Isidro Gasan
4. Palay Festival (2 nd or 3 rd week of October
every year) History and highlights of CRM experience
The municipality of Gasan established in
Getting there 1997 a marine reserve around Tres Reyes Island
The main port of entry to Narra is Puerto with a combined area of 18.2 square kilometers.
Princesa; Tthe land trip south to Narra takes In 2008, the local government unit conducted
about 2 hours (96 kilometers). participatory coastal resource assessment in 17
*From Manila to Puerto Princesa – barangays with assistance from the Provincial
a. By air: Daily 45-min flights (Cebu Pacific, Agriculture Office and DENR, preparatory to the
PAL Express, Zest Air); or

formulation of its integrated coastal Visitor services
management plan. *Accommodations
Gasan has been elevated to the Hall of 1. Club Marinduque & Resort, tel. (02) 834
Fame of the search for the cleanest and greenest 2444, (0917) 533 5626
municipalities in Region 4. 2. Katala Beach Resort, tel. (0915) 512 4784
3. Canossa Beach Resort, tel. (0918) 237 9556
CRM projects and best time to visit 4. ARJ & Abegail Lodging House, tel. (02) 313
1. Gasan Marine Reserve, Tres Reyes Island, 1024, (0918) 945 5560
Pinggan – March-April, especially during *Boat rental to Tres Reyes, Gaspar tour, Php750-
the Holy Week 1,500 (6 pax)
Notable feature: Gasan is part of the Verde *Van rental, Php1,500-2,500/day
Island Passage, identified by some experts *Jeep rental, Php1,500-1,800/day
as the “center of the center of marine *Meals, Php75-Php300/meal/pax
shorefish biodiversity”
Visits can be arranged through the following
Other attractions and points of interest municipal local government unit contact
1. Kalutang - a musical instrument (and the persons: Rosario Selda, Office of the Mayor, tel.
music it makes) made of specially crafted (042) 342 1074; Roselo Salvacion, Municipal
wooden sticks Tourism Office, tel. (042) 342 1188; Junie Soleta,
2. Putong (or Tubong) – a local ritual usually Public Information Office, tel. (042) 342 1585;
performed before an honoree (a birthday Municipal Planning and Development
celebrant, newly wed, etc.) Coordinator Arturo Salva Jr., tel. (042) 342 1188
3. Moriones Festival – a week-long
celebration during the Lenten Season,
highlighted by the dramatization of OCCIDENTAL MINDORO
Longinus’ conversion, pursuit, trial and
execution called “Pugutan” Calintaan
4. Morion masks
5. Gasaiig-Gasang Easter Sunday Festival – History and highlights of CRM experience
features street dancers in colorful In 2000, the municipality of Calintaan
costumes and “happy masks” celebrating requested the assistance of the Philippine
the resurrection of Chist National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency
6. Kalesayahan – a parade of kalesas (horse- (PNVSCA) for the provision of a volunteer to
drawn carriage) culminating the spearhead its coastal resource management
celebration of the town fiesta program. The PNVSCA availed of the services of
7. Tres Reyes Islands a volunteer from the Australian Youth
8. Talao Cave, Barangay Tiguion Ambassadors Development of the Australian
9. Butterfly Park Government. Subsequently, participatory coastal
10. Handicraft (soft wood products) resource assessment and coastal ecology
seminars were conducted, involving fishers,
Getting there students and various organizations. This
*From Manila – By air (Zest Air, 50 min); or resulted in the compilation of the coastal profile
overland to Lucena City, Quezon, then by sea (3 of Calintaan, the adoption by the Municipal
hours, Montenegro Shipping Lines) to Council of Municipal Fisheries Ordinance No. 1,
Marinduque Series of 2002, the establishment of one fish
sanctuary and two marine reserves, and the
organization of the municial fisheries and
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aquatic resource management council pursuant Management Officer Rogelio P. Esteban, Email
to Republic Act No. 8550. The program enjoys roger777ph@yahoo.com.au
the support of local fishers.
The local government unit has established
a tourism office that is also responsible for the Sablayan
protection of the Mts. Iglit-Baco Park. The
municipal tourism office and municipal fisheries History and highlights of CRM experience
and aquatic resource management council are Located at the western side of Mindoro
working together to protect Calintaan’s natural Island, Sablayan has 10 coastal barangays.
resources in both coastal and highland areas. Coastal resource management, fisheries and
The encroachment of commercial fishing tourism are the major thrusts of the local
boats on municipal waters has been government unit because much of the
significantly reduced as a result of strict population is directly or indirectly dependent
monitoring by the barangay fisheries and aquatic on fishing and other forms of marine-based
resource management councils and Bantay activities (including diving and snorkeling) .
Dagat of all fishing activities in the area. The local government unit has enacted an
environmental code and adopted a coastal
CRM projects and best time to visit resource management plan. Following its
1. 50sq m Bato-Tabao (Iriron Rock) Fish coastal resource management plan, it has
Sanctuary, Barangay Concepcion – established marine protected areas; organized
November-June the fisheries and aquatic resource management
2. Mangrove Reforestation, Concepcion, Iriron councils, Bantay Dagat and a law enforcement
and New Dagupan – November-June team called Task Force Marine and Apo Reef
Law Enforcement for Nature which includes the
Other attractions and points of interest PNP and Philippine Army. The Task Force is
1. Mts. Iglit-Baco National Park (home of the tasked to stop and prevent illegal and
tamaraw (Anoa mindorensis) – 8-12 hours destructive fishing in Sablayan’s municipal
on foot from Brgy Poypoy, Calintaan. A waters and around Apo Reef.
watch tower has been constructed for The local government unit is working with
viewing and watching tamaraw and other the protected area management board for Apo
species endemic to the area. Tourists can Reef, DENR and WWF to sustain and maintain
stay overnight or longer at the site. the Apo Reef Natural Park for conservation and
ecotourism. It encourages the participation of
Getting there the public through regular coastal cleanups,
*From Manila – By plane (Air Philippines), 30 Earth Day, Arbor Day and Month of the Ocean
minutes to San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, then acivities, and various information and education
overland to Calintaan campaigns to promote environment
conservation, coastal resource management and
Recommended length of stay – 4-7 days solid waste management.
Visitor services CRM projects and best time to visit

*Accommodations 1. Marine protected areas and coral reef area
1. Ragara Beach Resort, Php500-700/day – October-May
*Swimming and diving gear Notable features: Sablayan has nine marine
protected areas, including Barangay Burgos
Visits can be arranged through Municipal Tourism Marine Sanctuary, which has a fringing reef
Officer Samson Tejada/Coastal Resource flat harboring different coral and fish

Apo Reef Natural Park, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
species and a shipwreck diving and to buoys tied with coconut leaves or buri
snorkeling site; Receiving Reef, Bintanang was installed by the local government unit
Bato and Delipe Point Marine Sancturies at to support fishers affected by the
Barangay Sta. Lucia, which have good coral declaration of Apo Reef as a no-take zone;
cover that serves as spawning ground for sightings of bottlenose dolphins at
different fishes and invertebrates; and at Mindanao East Pass going to mainland
Barangay Poblacion, Laya Marine Sanctuary, Sablayan
Panapugan Sanctuary, Parola Reef Marine 3. Apo Reef Natural Park – January-May
Sanctuary, South Pandan Island or Pandan Notable features: Located 15 nautical miles
Piquero Marine Sanctuary, and North west of Mindoro Island within the
Pandan Island or Pandan Grande Marine municipal waters of Sablayan, Apo Reef is
Sanctuary, which serve as nurseries the largest atoll-like coral reef in the
primarily for pelagic and demersal fishes Philippines, consisting of two main reefs
and home to Green sea and Hawksbill that cover an area of approximately 34
turtles. Pandan Grande also has a resort square kilometers and are separated by a
with good corals and fine beaches for 30-meter deep channel. The reef has high
diving, snorkeling and other recreation. diversity of corals, fishes and other reef-
2. Municipal waters – year round associated fauna. Established by
Notable features: Fish-aggregating device Presidential Proclamation No. 868 on
or payao composed of sinkers connected September 6, 1996 in accordance with the
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Apo Reef Natural Park, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro Marine sanctuary at Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
NIPAS Act, the Apo Reef Natural Park has 2. Caves (Marinduque, Matingkay, Libagon
an area of 15,792 hectares with a buffer and Burgos) – trained tour guide required;
zone of 11,677 hectares. Management of best to visit in October-May
the Apo Reef Natural Park is directed by a 3. Falls (Panduracan, Malatontong,
multi-sectoral protected area Kabacungan)
management board and implemented by 4. Lakes (Yapang, Tabtaban, Panikian,
the Protected Area Office of DENR-IV, Karindan, and Manamlay) – offers bird-
which is located in Sablayan. The park watching opportunities
includes three islands: Apo Island, Apo 5. Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm – 8,000-
Menor Island (Binanggaan) and Cayos del hectare farm where prison administrators,
Bajo Island (Tinangkapan). The largest, Apo guards and inmates are actively involved
Island, has an area of 22 hectares with in conservation work
mangroves and beach vegetation 6. Parola Park — offers a panoramic view of
dominating the area. The Apo Reef Natural the coastal areas and of the town of
Park is known for its endemic and Sablayan
endangered species of birds (Nicobar 7. Mts Iglit-Baco Natural Park – established
Pigeon [Caloenas nicobarica]) and sea habitat of the Philippine tamaraw; also
turtles (Green sea turtle [Chelonia mydas] home to wild pigs, deer and threatened
and Hawksbill turtle [Eretmochelys and endemic birds
imbricata]), and interesting submarine 8. Mindoro Pines Forest – habitat of two
physiographic formations such as coral endemic pine species; offers camping and
walls, caves and drop-offs, and ship trekking
wrecks. 9. Tribal communities/cultural interests –
Mangyan reservation and clustered
Other attractions and points of interest communities in the upland and forest
1. Mt. Siburan and Libuao Lake — Mt. Siburan areas have kept their culture and traditions
is the Mindoro’s largest remaining lowland through the ages.
forest of good condition containing 10. Convention center/municipal park
endemic species such as Mindoro Bleeding 11. Eco-waste management park
Heart Pigeon, Black Hooded Coucal, 12. Barangay San Nicolas Fish Corral – a few
Mindoro Tarictic Hornbill and diverse flora sharks and manta rays are sometimes
and fauna; offers sightseeing of a lake trapped in the corrals (and released) every
environment, bird-watching, boating, year between March and May
trekking, camping, and educational tours.

Getting there 11. Buena Berde Forest Park, Php200/day, tel.
*From Manila – (0919) 744 4800
– By plane (Asian Spirit, Cebu Pacific and 12. La Baneza Resort, from Php200/day, tel.
PAL); daily flights (55 minutes) to San Jose (0915) 459 8372
airport; from San Jose, Sablayan is a 3.5- 13. Country Woods, from Php2,500/day, tel.
hour drive. (0921) 583 1083
– 3 hours by bus to Batangas Port, then a 14. Garden of Eden, from Php150/day, tel.
2.5-hour ferry from Batangas port to Abra (0920) 413 5140
de Ilog, then 4 hours overland to Sablayan 15. Garden Inn, from Php150/day, tel. (0919)
– Small seaplanes can land in Sablayan 681 5476
*From Panay – By motorized outrigger boats, 6 *Van rental (San Jose-Sablayan) – Php3,500
hours to San Jose, then 3.5 hours overland from *Dive master fee (Pandan) – Php1,500/day; (Apo
San Jose to Sablayan Reef) – Php500/dive
*From Iloilo City (possible only during the dry *Equipment rentals
season) – By boat to Iloilo, then overland to 1. Tank, Php300-400/tank, Php100-190/refill/
Caticlan, Malay, then by boat to Roxas, Oriental tank
Mindoro, then by land to Sablayan 2. Snorkel set, Php100/day
Note: Liveaboard direct travel to Sablayan are 3. Tent, Php150-200/day
offered by private tour providers from Palawan, 4. Boat rental (Sablayan-Pandan) – Php600/
Boracay, Puerto Galera, Batangas and Manila day (up to 10 pax); (Sablayan-Apo Reef) –
Php6,500/day (up to 10 pax)
Recommended length of stay – 3-5 days 5. Glass bottom boat – Php500/trip (up to 10
(including travel) pax)
6. Environmental fee (Eco-waste
Visitor services Management Park/Museum) – Php10/
*Accommodations (indicative list only) adult, Php5/student or child
1. Pandan Island Beach Resort, from Php600/ Note to visitors: All garbage accumulated during
day, tel. (02) 821 5205 trips to Apo Reef must be taken back to the
2. Landmanz Hotel, from Php300/day, contact mainland. No coral rubbles, dead coral,
Meriam Flores, tel. (0910) 428 4569 decomposed or skeletal of invertebrates or
3. Emily Hotel, from Php120/pax/day, tel. mammals or other such “souvenirs” may be
(0919) 285 9372 taken out of Sablayan.
4. La Sofia Apartelle, from Php250/day, tel.
(043) 743 0209 Visits can be arranged through Municipal
5. DJ Beach Resort, from Php300 /day, tel. Environment and Natural Resources Officer
(0909) 947 1380 Fernando Dalangin, tel. (0920) 290 2872 / 981
6. Feliz del Mar, tel. (0921) 432 6796 7288. Or Ecotourism Office, Municipal Park, Sto.
7. Mega Pinoy Beach Resort, from Php350/ Nino, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro 5104; tel.
day, tel. (0920) 348 9415 (0910) 467 4915; E-mail:
8. Along D’ Beach Resort, from Php350/day, ecotourism_sablayan_occmdo@yahoo.com.ph;
tel. (0921) 404 9242 Website: www.sablayan.net
9. Sablayan Adventure Camp Beach Resort,
from Php500/day, Email
embabia@yahoo.com.ph/
sablayanadventurecamp@yahoo.com
10. Taboracay Beach Resort, from Php150/day,
tel. (0910) 648 0716
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Naujan Visitor services
*Accommodations
History and highlights of CRM experience 1. Benilda Resort (From “Suite Room” (2 pax)
The municipality of Naujan passed its at Php2,800 to “Family Room” (12 pax) at
municipal fishery ordiance in 2005, and has Php6,500), tel. (043) 288 3628/3218
been implementing it since. Among the coastal 2. Bahay Tuklasan (Php700), tel. (043) 208
resource management activities the local 3382
government unit has undertaken are the *Boat rental at Php500/day
following: *Jeep rental at Php1,500 to Php2,00/day
1. Resource assessment and preparation of *Meals at Php200/person/meal
the environmental profiles of its coastal
barangays V isits can be arranged through the Mayor’s
2. Establishment of a fish sanctuary (30 Office, tel. (043) 208 3382. Or Raquelita Umali,
hectares at Sitio Tuhod, Barangay Herrera) Tourism Coordinator, tel. (043) 208 3177, (0917)
3. Livelihood development (e.g. fish 562 0062; Email rm.umali@yahoo.com
processing: smoking, drying, bangus
(milkfish) deboning)
4. Registration of fishers and fishing vessels ORIENTAL MINDORO
5. Deputation of fishery wardens/Bantay
Dagat
Puerto Galera
CRM projects and best time to visit History and highlights of CRM experience
1. Fish sanctuary, Sitio Tuhod, Barangay WWF-Philippines helped formulate Puerto
Herrera – July Galera’s coastal resource management
2. Sea cucumber, prawn and bangus program in 2004 through the USAID Matching
deboning, Barangay Antipolo - July Grants Program. It facilitated the establishment
of the Coastal Resource Management Board, a
Other attractions and points of interest body composed of private and public sector
1. Arambyaw Waterfalls, Barangay representatives legitimized through a municipal
Masagana ordinance and charged with the protection and
2. Naujan Lake, Barangay Bayani and management of the coastal resources of the
Montelago municipality, including acting as advisory body
3. Simbahang Bato, Barangay Bancuro on policy matters for the municipal legislative
4. Dabalistihit (Fish) Festival (September 10) council. Since then, Puerto Galera’s coastal
5. Saranggolahan (Kite flying) (Easter Sunday) resource management program has achieved
6. Bibingka (Rice cake) Festival, Barangay successful results including:
Pinagsabangan 2 (May 24) 1. Institutionalization of the environmental
users’ fee system charging each tourist
Getting there Php50 per entry into the municipality
*From Manila – By land to Batangas Pier (2 2. Establishment and operationalization of
hours), then take ferry bound for Calapan (1 the Bantay Dagat Task Force
hour), then travel by land to Naujan (1 hour) 3. Institutionalization of the upland hiking fee
*From Cebu or Davao – By sea or air to Manila, system for Barangay Baclayan
then take the Manila-Batangas-Calapan-Naujan 4. Confederation of tourism-relevant
route above9 organizations and associations to build
constituency and democratic accountability

Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro (Johnjoe Cantos/WWF)
5. Increasing the Coastal Resource Most Beautiful Bays Club, which currently
Management Board’s official roles and has 29 members worldwide
responsibilities in the management of
Puerto Galera’s coastal resources. Other attractions and points of interest
1. Improvements in local governance.
CRM projects and best time to visit a. Environmental users’ fee system in
1. Marine protected areas at Barangays place: each visitor/tourist is charged
Balatero, Sto. Niño, San Antonio, Poblacion, Php50.00 and proceeds are kept in a
Sabang, Sinandigan, Palangan, and portions trust fund devoted solely to
of Tabinay, Aninuan, San Isidro and environmental purposes.
Dulangan— March to September in b. Strict implementation of
Sinandigan; March to June in other areas; environmental ordinances such as
year round in Muelle prohibitions on quarrying of beach
Notable features: Famous dive sites, such sand, beach bonfires, gathering of sea
as Manila Channel, Coral Garden, Skydive, shells, etc.
Ernie’s Point, etc. c. Implementation of local waterworks
2. Management and protection of mangrove system by the municipal government
areas in Barangays Sto Niño, Palangan, San of Puerto Galera which won the
Isidro, Poblacion, Tabinay, Sabang and Galing Pook Award in 1999 and earned
Sinandigan – year round Php7,106,309.65 in 2008. Barangay
3. Shoreline protection at White Beach, San Tabinay manages its own waterworks
Isidro – year round system which earned Php149,945.00
Notable feature: ‘Demarcation line’ also in 2008.
indicating where permanent structures 2. Preservation of indigenous culture
may be erected a. Preservation of the Iraya Mangyan
4. Puerto Galera Bay – year round Culture including customs, traditions
Notable feature: Puerto Galera Bay is the and literature (the government is now
only Philippine bay that is a member of the reviving their indigenous way of
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7. Promotion of Natural Tourism Sites and
Activities.
a. Upland Trekking to the Iraya Mangyan
community in Barangay Baclayan
b. Adoption of several tourism circuits
to maximize enjoyment of the visitor
/tourist
8. Others
a. Puerto Galera’s water is host to the
coral species named after it, the
Anacroporapuertogalerae.
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro (Johnjoe Cantos/WWF) b. The municipality offers an experience
of different ecosystems and their
management: lush upland forests,
writing) through the celebration of the
white sand beaches, rich marine
Iraya Mangyan Day.
resources, etc.
b. Promotion of livelihood of the Iraya
c. Its coastal areas offer enjoyment to
Mangyan through showcasing of their
visitors through seasonal shifts.
products in several stores and fairs.
When it’s windy in San Isidro, the
c. Preservation of an excavation
coastal stretch from Palangan to
museum.
Dulangan offers enjoyable refuge
5. Preservation of remaining endangered
because the sea is calm in that area.
species.
d. Ponderosa Heights in San Isidro offers
a. Preservation of wild pigs and wild
a view of the Puerto Galera Bay and a
deer in Barangays Villaflor and
private golf course.
Baclayan.
e. Puerto Galera has a collection of
b. Preservation of snake species (by a
waterfalls, namely: Puerto Galera
private institution, the Herpaworld) in
Falls in Villaflor; Tukuran Falls also in
a private zoo in the uplands of San
Villaflor; Aninuan Falls in Aninuan, etc.
Isidro.
f. A Python Cave can be found in
6. Maintenance of different tourist spots and
Barangay Tabinay. A hot spring can
labeling of the barangays to enhance their
also be found in this barangay.
tourism potential:
g. The local government unit has
a. Aninuan – Towering Heights
empowered its barangays to manage
b. Baclayan – Home of the Iraya
their own environmental concerns by
Mangyans
giving them 20% of proceeds from the
c. Balatero – Radiance of the Port
environmental users’ fee system.
d. Dulangan – Spring in the Sea
h. The local government unit has earned
e. Palangan - City in the Wilderness
various awards for governance and
f. Poblacion - the Business Center
management practices.
g. Sabang - Divers’ Paradise
h. San Antonio - Island in the Island
Getting there
i. San Isidro - Dazzling White Beach
*From Manila and other points in Luzon – By
j. Santo Niño - Aquarium Habitat
land to Batangas Pier (2 to 3 hours), then take
k. Sinandigan - Lighthouse Passage
ferry bound for Puerto Galera (1.5 hours)
l. Tabinay - Grandiose Gold
m . Villaflor - Cascades and Flowers

*From Visayas and Mindanao - By sea or air to 21. Kalaw’s Place (fan rooms only) (from
Manila, then take the Manila-Batangas Php1,000), tel. (0917) 791 9604
connections described above 22. Marco Vincent Villa (from Php5,000), tel.
(043) 287 3214 / mypuerto-
Recommended length of stay – 5-10 days mindoro@yahoo.com
23. Palangan Bay View (from Php1,200), tel.
Visitor services (0910) 282 1418
*Accommodations (indicative list only) 24. Franklyn Highland Resort (from Php800),
1. Apartelle De Francesca (from Php2,800), tel. (043) 287 3182 / franklynresort-
tel. (0916) 737 3086 sam@yahoo.com
2. Dream Wave Resort (from Php2,000), tel. 25. Coral Cove Resort (from Php1,450), tel.
(0916) 849 7208 (043) 287 3220 / info@coral_cove.com
3. Hollywood Hotel Palm Beach Resort (from 26. Buri Beach Resort (from Php10,300), tel.
Php2,800), tel. (0920) 294 4143 (043) 287 3502 / 03 /
4. Lan-Sei Water Resort (from Php2,500), tel. info@buri_resort.com
(0916) 928 7400 27. Coco Beach Resort (from Php2,348), tel.
5. La Solana Suites Resort (from Php1,500), (043) 287 3529 / resort@cococbeach.com
tel. (0916) 483 8012 28. Portofino Resort (from USD58), tel. (043)
6. Marco Vincent Dive Resort(from Php4,895), 287 3227 / resort@portofino.yahoo.com.ph
tel. (0920) 951 0128 29. Red Sun Resort (from Php2,000), tel. (043)
7. Mindorinne Oriental (from Php2,000), tel. 287 3241 / redsunresort@hotmail.com
(0917) 857 8425 *Bus from Manila (per person) – Php160.00-
8. Summer Connection (from Php1,200), tel. 200.00
(0917) 926 5942 *Car/Van rental from Manila to Batangas –
9. Tamaraw Beach Resort (from Php2,500), Php3,000-4,000
tel. (0927) 597 5588 *Boat (Outrigger boat fare) from Batangas to
10. Atlantis Dive Resort (from USD98), tel. Puerto Galera – Php160.00-200.00
(043) 287 3066 *Meals – Php75-100 (outside resorts); Php200-
11. Big Apple Dive Resort (from Php2,300), tel. 300 (within tourist areas)
(043) 287 3134 *Car/Service jeep rentals within Puerto Galera
12. Club Mabuhay (from Php1,800), tel. (043) (in case the resort has no service car) –
287 3565 Php2,500-3,000
13. Tropicana, tel. (043) 287 3199 *Boat rental for sightseeing (in case the resort
14. Villa Sabang (from Php900), tel. (0917) 562 doesn’t offer it) – from Php1,000, depending on
0214 point of origin and desired route
15. Fishermen’s Cove (from Php1,500), tel
(043) 287 3257 / Visits can be arranged through Aileen N. Bareng,
info@fishermenscove.com Municipal Tourism Office, Email
16. Manor Hotel, tel. (0917) 892 8718 / tourismoffice_aileenbareng@yahoo.com, tel/fax
manor@puertogalera@yahoo.com (043) 287 3051, (0917) 497 0023; Filipino Travel
17. Moorings, tel. (043) 442 0052 Center, Sabang, Puerto Galera, Email
18. Sand Bar Resort (from Php1,500), tel. (043) info@filipinotravel.com.ph; Website
442 0047 / sandbarhotel@yahoo.com www.filipinotravel.com.ph, tel/fax (043) 287
19. Puerto Nirvana (from Php2,500), tel. (043) 3108; Minda Mendoza, DILG – Puerto Galera,
287 3408 / (0917) 814 2389 Email, emcell_mendoza@yahoo.com, tel. (0918)
20. Oceana Beach Resort, tel. (043) 442 0052 675 9545
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ROMBLON Local government support was solidified
during the 9-year term of Mayor Leila Arboleda,
Looc reaping for Looc two Trailblazing Galing Pook
Awards in 2000 and 2007 and encouraging the
History and highlights of CRM experience various sectors to work together even more
The municipality of Looc first adopted toward achieving their common goal of
coastal resource management primarily to improving local fishery production. W ith such
address the decline in local fish production good track record, the program has continued
caused by the degradation of its marine to enjoy support and funding under the
resources. The program was first developed in administration of Mayor Juliet Ngo-Fiel.
1994 with assistance from the US Peace Corps. The following are the main highlights of
It involved the active participation of fishers in Looc’s coastal resource management program:
the formulation of a coastal resource 1. Looc Baywide mangrove reforestation
management action plan, which included the projects
following components: information, education 2. Establishment of 48-hectare Looc Bay
and communication; community organizing; Marine Refuge and Sanctuary
habitat rehabilitation; fishery law enforcement 3. Establishment of 4-hectare Buenavista
and livelihood assistance. Marine Refuge and Sanctuary
As part of its public awareness campaign, 4. Establishment of market fish catch
the local government unit regularly conducted monitoring project in 2004
social mobilization activities such as poster 5. Passage and approval of Comprehensive
making contests, photo exhibits and other Municipal Fisheries and Environment Code
events that created opportunities for non-formal 6. Organization of municipal fishers as
education and public forums. Fishers were SAMALO, Inc., a SEC-registered people’s
organized into associations, primarily as organization
members of the Bantay Dagat and Looc Bay 7. Formation of municipal fisheries and
Marine Management Council. Not long after the aquatic resource management council
program was launched, fishers voluntarily 8. Organization of Looc Baywatch and Task
began to plant mangroves in an effort to Force Volunteers group, which patrols Looc
rehabilitate denuded mangrove areas. Bay 24/7
Local government support was not 9. Establishment of Fish Catch Database
consistent however, prompting a group of 16 Project with Ocean Beacons Inc.
private individuals from various fields to 10. Establishment of Mariculture Park Project
organize themselves as an environmental non- 11. Acquisition of patrol boat from BFAR
governmental organization called EMBRACE 12. Distribution of marine engines, fishing gear
Romblon, Inc. EMBRACE pursued coastal 13. Acquisition of communication equipment
resource management for Looc in earneast, (mobile phones and two-way radio) for law
participating in a study tour to San Salvador enforcement
Marine Reserve and Sanctuary in Zambales that 14. Development of tourism, which has
also included fisher leaders. This tour was soon attracted a growing number of domestic
followed by the establishment of the Looc Bay and foreign tourists
Marine Reserve and Sanctuary, organization of
the fishers into the Looc Baywatch and Task CRM projects and best time to visit
Force Volunteers, the passage and approval of 1. Looc Bay Marine Reserve and Sanctuary -
a comprehensive municipal fishery ordinance, February to June, October to December
and massive mangrove reforestation projects. Notable features: Located at the center of
Looc Bay, this 48-hectare fish sanctuary

hosts diverse species of tropical reef fishes, motorboat that leaves daily at 9:30am for Looc
hard and soft corals, seagrass beds, marine *From Batangas – A boat leaves daily at 5:00pm
turtles, octopus, eels and sea birds. A for Odiongan Port. Looc is accessible by land
floating bamboo raft serves as base to fish from Odiongan
wardens patrolling the bay and sanctuary.
Close to the raft are more than 1,000 pieces Recommended length of stay – 3 days
of multi-colored giant clams which are
naturally regenerating. The floating Visitor services
bamboo kiosk can accommodate 50-60 *Accommodations:
visitors per scheduled trip. Snorkeling, 1. Caesar’s Lodging Inn (Php700), tel. (0926)
diving and fish feeding are allowed with 598 2731
supervision. 2. Angelique Inn and Restaurant
2. Puro Fish Sanctuary – January to June, 3. Marduke Hotel
October to December 4. Napoleon Hotel
Notable features: This 4-hectare fish *Car rental (Odiongan Port-Looc), Php1,500
sanctuary is located at an islet in the *Tablas tour, Php3,000 plus gasoline
western portion of Looc Bay which serves *Motorboat rental (Boracay/Caticlan),
as a landmark with a guard house and rest Php8,000
houses for visitors to relax and enjoy privacy *Motorboat rental (Looc Bay fish sanctuaries
and tranquility of a natural setting. and mariculture project), Php2,000
Snorkeling and shallow diving are allowed *Entrance to fish sanctuary, Php100/pax
with supervision. *Rental of snorkel mask, Php50/set
3. Barangay Agojo Mariculture Park (Bangus *Meals (seafood lunch), Php150/pax
and siganid culture in cages financed by
DA-BFAR) – year round Visits can be arranged through the Office of the
4. Looc Baywide mangrove reforestation Mayor, Municipal Hall, Looc, Romblon; tel. (042)
project – year round 567 2121 / 2130, fax (042) 567 2121. Or
5. Market fish catch monitoring (Poblacion) Municipal Agriculturist Jessie Jomadiao, tel.
– year round (0919) 787 6693, (042) 567 5131 / 2130 (office);
6. Looc Baywatch and Task Force Volunteers Email: jyjomadiao@yahoo.com.
(Galing Pook Trailblazer Award in 2000) –
year round

1. Talabukon Festival – April 22-26
2. Natural attractions such as caves, creeks,
rivers, a 6m high falls, and various species
such as waddling birds, sea turtles and
dolphins
3. Native delicacies, including suman and
seafoods
Getting there
*From Manila – By air (Zest Air, Seair) to Tugdan
Airport
*From Cebu – By air (Seair, Cebu Pacific) to Iloilo,
then overland to Caticlan. In Caticlan, take the
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Region 5
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ALBAY
Tiwi
Tiwi’s municipal fisheries and aquatic resource management council was organized on
December 20, 1999 to address critical problems that resulted in significant declines in fish catch
and fishers’ incomes:
1. Illegal fishing, including dynamite fishing, use of cyanide and other destructive practices;
2. Denudation of mangrove areas;
3. Absence of alternative livelihood for fishermen; and
4. Lack of legal, policy and institutional support for efforts to control and eradicate illegal
fishing practices.
The local government unit established the Corangon Shoal and Marine Sanctuary, but Bantay
Dagat volunteers – themselves fishers and therefore affected by the much decreased fish abundance
in the area — had little motivation to protect it, preoccupied as they were with their own family’s
basic needs.
Corangon shoal, Tiwi, Albay
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Mangrove reforestation, Tiwi, Albay
To address these problems, the local CRM projects and best time to visit
government unit has embarked on a project to 1. Mangrove reforestation site – year round
assist a total of 200 households of the Bantay 2. Corangon Shoal and Marine Sanctuary – dry
Dagat Volunteers. The project offers a micro- season, usually between March and May
financing facility that provides beneficiaries 3. Seaweed Techno Demo Farm – year round
with seed money for alternative livelihood, 4. Municipal fisheries and aquatic resource
which is intended to generate enough income management council-fisheries law
for their basic needs and thus serve as an enforcement team watch station and
incentive for them to guard and protect the resource center – year round
sanctuary. The project includes capacity building,
technology transfer, monitoring and evaluation, Other attractions and points of interest
and post-harvest and marketing assistance. It 1. Corangon Shoal
is expected to generate profit for beneficiaries 2. Bugsukan Falls
within 6-7 production cycles. 3. Busayan Falls (for fit hikers, offers a view
Tiwi also has a Seaweed Techno Demo of the Tiwi geothermal plant)
Farm, which showcases innovation and best 4. Geothermal Power Plant
practices in farm and other technologies for 5. Hanging Road
farmers and entrepreneurs. 6. Lourdes Beach Resort
7. Naglagbong People’s Park
8. Taqui Cave (offers scenic views, a
challenging trek (10-12 hours) and

bound to Tabaco, then a jeep from Tabaco to
Tiwi). Alternatively, guest can travel by land
from Manila to Tabaco (10 hours, bus terminals
are located at the Araneta Center, Cubao, Pedro
Gil St., Manila and EDSA, Pasay City) then take
jeep from Tabaco to Tiwi.
*From Cebu – Direct flights to Legazpi Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays (Cebu Pacific); then land
transfer to Tiwi (see above)
*From Davao and other points in the Philippines
– via Manila or Cebu
Visitor services
*Accommodations
1. Tiwi Hot Springs Resort, tel. (052) 488 5326
2. Manantial de Tiwi Resort, tel. (052) 488
5090
3. Lourdes Beach Resort, tel. (0905) 366 2577
4. Harjen’s Place, tel. (0919) 459 8946
Bugsukan falls, Tiwi, Albay
Visits can be arranged through the municipal
local government unit, tel. (052) 488 5051; fax
(052) 499 5051.
CAMARINES NORTE
Vinzons
Vinzons was once a major producer of
seaweeds in the Bicol Region, but an abrupt
Lourdes Beach Resort, Tiwi, Albay change in weather conditions affected
production. Today, the culture of lapu-lapu
adventure for fit hikers; local guide is (grouper) in fish cages has become a popular
mandatory, along with a full briefing before source of income among coastal residents.
start of trek) The municipality has a coastline extending
9. St. Lawrence Parish Church (pilgrimage to 12 kilometers in the mainland and the
every 3rd Saturday of August) biggest municipal marine water area in
Camarines Norte. The local government unit has
Getting there delineated its municipal waters and maintains
*From Manila – 55 minutes by air from Manila two marine protected areas and two mangrove
to Legazpi (daily flights – Philippine Airlines or reforestation projects. It also has an active
Cebu Pacific), then land transfer to Tiwi (guest campaign against illegal fishing participated in
can take a tricycle ride to the Bus/Filcab terminal by community members.
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CRM projects and best time to visit *Boat rental – Php5,000-7,000 round trip to
1. Quinamanucan Marine Park and Sanctuary, Calaguas Island, or Php1,000-2,000 to other
Barangay Sula – dry season (usually beach resorts
between late March and May) *Public motor vehicle – Php10/person
2. Pinagtigasan Sanctuary, Calaguas Island – Note: No established commercial catering
dry season (usually between late March service available locally. Contact the local
and May) government unit for other options
3. Mangrove reforestation project, Barangay
Cagbalago, Mankayo Sula and Sabang – Visits can be arranged through the Municipal
year round Agriculture Office, Coastal Resource
4. Caalaguas mangrove reforestation project, Management Unit, tel. (054) 446 6312; or
Barangay Banocboc – dry season (usually Mayor’s Office, tel. (054) 446 6309.
between late March and May)
Other attractions and points of interest MASBATE

1. Whale shark sightings, Calaguas Island
2. Eucheuma (seaweeds) production Aroroy
3. Lapu-lapu (grouper) cage culture
4. Local wine (lambanog) production History and highlights of CRM experience
5. Various religious events, including the Holy Coastal resource management in Aroroy
Week celebrations started in 1998, initially as a program
6. Native delicacies (balao cake, etc.) implemented by the municipal agriculture office
7. Seafoods to address urgent coastal issues, primarily
8. Katutubong fiesta celebration destructive and illegal fishing, in its municipal
9. Beaches (Mahabangbuhangin, Calaguas waters. Initially, interventions were sporadic,
Island; Quinamanucan Island; Mantigbo and did not generate much response from
Beach Resort) coastal communities.
10. Surfing and kite surfing (Mantigbo Beach In 2002, the local government unit revived
Resort) its coastal resource management program,
11. Traditional sailboat fishing taking the critical step of bringing government
closer to the people by opening a satellite
Getting there Coastal Resource Management Office in the
*From Manila – By air to Naga City, then 2 hours remote village of Tinigban. The Municipal
overland to Vinzons Planning and Development Office was tasked
*From Cebu – By air to Legazpi City, then 4 hours to take charge of the Coastal Resource
overland to Vinzons; or by boat to Masbate City, Management Office and all its programs and
connect by sea and land to Legazpi City (via activities, which eventually included a wide range
Pilar or Bulan), then 4 hours overland to Vinzons of interventions, including information,
*From Davao – Via Manila or Cebu City education and communication; the organization
and strengthening of people’s organizations,
Recommended length of stay – 2 days livelihood development, improved fishery law
enforcement, ecotourism, municipal water
Visitor services delineation, and linkaging with other
*Accommodations institutions.
Native cottages (may be arranged through the Initial resistance from stakeholders was
local government unit) overcome through consistent enforcement,
while addressing stakeholder concerns where

Tinigban Beach, Aroroy, Masbate
possible. The local government unit management council continued, with assistance
strengthened its alliance with key stakeholders from national government agencies, non-
by reorganizing existing people’s organizations governmental organizations and other partner
and organizing new ones, focusing in particular institutions.
on fisherfolk associations and the barangay In October 2005, the local government unit
fisheries and aquatic resource management participated in a marine protected area
councils, and later, the municipal fisheries and management workshop that resulted in the
aquatic resource management council. With establishment of its own marine protected area
their increased involvement in the coastal and wildlife conservation and protection
resource management effort, even some program that focused initially on the sea turtle.
resource users who used to criticize the local The Coastal Resource Management Office
government unit became part of a core group installed an incentive mechanism to encourage
of local leaders who championed the local fishers to turn over to authorities any sea turtle
government unit’s campaign to promote caught either deliberately or as incidental
sustainable resource use. bycatch and discourage any illegal disposition
In 2004, Aroroy’s coastal resource of such sea turtle. Fishers responded positively,
management plan was approved, which paved and cash rewards were soon replaced by
the way for more strategic, longer-term certificates issued by the local government unit
interventions. Training and capacity-building and recognition from the Department of
programs for the people’s organizations and Environment and Natural Resources-Pawikan
municipal fisheries and aquatic resource Conservation Project.
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Aquasilviculture pen, Aroroy, Masbate Sea turtles turned in by fishers and later returned to the
sea as part of the local government unit’s wildlife
conservation effort, Aroroy, Masbate
This initial success with sea turtle aquatic resource management council, and fish
conservation led to a tie-up with Worldwide catch monitoring system, among others.
Fund for Nature-Philippines for the protection W ith the entry of the Integrated Coastal
of the whale shark. Through the “Bantay Resources Management Project (ICRMP) in
Butanding” program, the Aroroy local 2007, the local government unit participated in
government unit helps promote community various planning processes initiated by the
involvement in the protection campaign. The Department of Environment and Natural
local government unit has now acquired Resources, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
responding and rescue capability in cetacean Resources and the Provincial Government of
stranding and sighting. Masbate, and became a member of the ICRMP
As its involvement in the various aspects Provincial Steering Committee. In 2009, the local
of coastal resource management grew, the local government unit completed participatory
government unit was encouraged to take its coastal resource assessment activities in all its
coastal resource management program to a coastal barangays. It is now gearing up for the
higher level, incorporating in its plan not only full implementation of ICRMP, which it hopes
habitat protection, conservation and will take its integrated coastal management
management, but also strategies directly program to the next level of implementation
addressing fishery issues, and establishing a anchored on genuine community participation.
fishery registration and licensing system
designed to protect the preferential use rights CRM projects and best time to visit
of resident small-scale fishers. In June 2006, 1. Overview of integrated coastal
with assistance from partner and funding management program (year round), which
agencies, the local government unit began to puts a heavy emphasis on community
fully integrate its coastal management efforts. participation and includes the following
An integrated coastal zone management plan components:
was developed, which included existing coastal a. Habitat protection (marine protected
resource management programs and the area, mangrove rehabilitation)
operations of the municipal fisheries and aquatic b. Coastal law enforcement
resource management council as well as “new” c. Community organizing (focus on
management measures, such as fishers and people’s organizations and fisheries
gear registration, fishing vessel registration, a and aquatic resource management
database system for the municipal fisheries and councils) and participation

d. Fishery registration and licensing 8. Tinigban Beach – undisrupted 3-kilometer
system stretch of powdery white sand beach at
e. Fish catch monitoring system least 80m wide even during the highest
f. Species and wildlife conservation and high tide; Coastal Resource Management
protection (sea turtle, whale shark) Satellite Office
g. Information, education and 9. Buntod Island (Bennet Reef) – pebble
communication and advocacy beach, nesting turtles.
h. Municipal fisheries and aquatic 10. Puro mine site
resource management council’s 11. Kalanay Caves – over 100 caves and
database system archeological site where relics and artifacts
i. Livelihood development from pre-historic times have been found
2. Coastal Resource Management Satellite 12. Kalanay Hills – natural mound formation
Office, Tinigban – March to May (karst terrain) similar to Bohol’s Chocolate
3. Aquasilviculture, primarily mudcrab culture Hills
in mangroves, managed by by KASAMA- 13. Gawad Kalinga housing project for the
SAMA (Kaurupdanan San Mga urban poor
Mangangalimango sa Mangga), a people’s 14. Wacky Rodeo — billed as “a unique
organization that is also involved in crustacean festival”, held during the full
environmental protection, conservation moon of the month of May
and management by recovering abandoned 15. Town fiesta – October 22-24, features
fishpond areas into mangroves. street presentations (Halad Pasali), fluvial
4. Matalang-talang marine protected area – procession and other events
year round 16. Foundation Day – November 17
Other attractions and points of interest Getting there

1. Bao-Bao, a World War II garrison and *From Manila –
bunker shaped like a turtle (“bao” is By air to Masbate City or Legazpi City: Seair
vernacular for turtle) flies to Masbate City 3 times a week
2. Old cannon, a relic of World War II (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), then
3. Colorada Point, Tigbao – offers a panoramic overland to Aroroy. Or take the Legazpi City
view of Masbate Pass and Port Barrera route (by air on PAL or Cebu Pacific), land
4. Bugui Point, Gumahang – century-old transfer to Pilar, then travel by motorboat
lighthouse and a recently built solar- from Pilar to Aroroy (3 hours).
powered lighthouse nestled atop a hilly By land to Pilar, Sorsogon: Take bus at Pasay/
terrain overlooking the sea (Masbate Pass Cubao bus terminals bound for Pilar,
and Sibuyan sea) Sorsogon (12 hours), then travel by motor
5. Mata Cave – a rock mountain with two banca from Pilar to Aroroy (3 hours)
openings (caves) that look like eyes (mata) *From Cebu City – By boat to Masbate City
from where its name was derived. (Trans-Asia, 12 hours), or Cataingan (M/V
6. Limestone Hills — natural formation Rosalia), then overland to Aroroy via Baleno
characterized by a karst terrain underlain route (1.5-2 hours)
by porous limestone formed about two *From Bogo, Cebu – By boat to Cawayan via
million years ago. It features sinkholes and shuttle ferry (6 hours) then overland to Aroroy
crevices brought by the actions of wave, (3 hours)
rain and wind *From Davao City – Via Cebu City
7. Gato Island – sea snakes, coconut crabs,
shore birds, quaint rock formations
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*From Negros and Panay Islands via Boracay – conservation and management (law
Motorboat to Mandaon (6 hours) then overland enforcement, marine protected areas,
to Aroroy (1.5 hours) mangrove reforestation, municipal water
*From Romblon – Motorboat to Mandaon (3 delineation, etc.) and alternative livelihood and
hours) then overland to Aroroy (1.5 hours) extension services for small-scale fishers.
Two marine protected areas have been set
Visitor services up at Barangay Jintotolo and Barangay Panubigan
*Accommodations through the support of the Visayan Sea Project
1. AHC Beach Resort/Lodging House and Plan International. Seaweed farming was
2. Shangri-La Lodging House introduced to Jintotolo as an alternative source
3. El Dorado Lodging House of income for small fishers.
4. Gaerlan Lodging House
*Van rental – Php3,500/day CRM projects and best time to visit
*Boat rental – Php5,000/day 1. Jintotolo Island marine protected area and
*Boat fare, Aroroy-Pilar one way – Php180/ seaweed production, April to June
person 2. Panubigan marine protected area, April to
*Bus fare (Aroroy-Masbate City) – Php70/person June
*Air-conditioned van fare – Php80/person
*Meal (average) – Php150/person/meal Other attractions and points of interest
1. Jintotolo Lighthouse, Jintotolo Island
V isits can be arranged through Engr. Arthur 2. Birdwatching in Danao Marshland,
Merico, Municipal Planning and Development Pulanduta
Coordinator, tel. (0929) 253 0768 , (0915) 398 3. Palani Beach Resort, Palani
1226; Email hartrem_tong@yahoo.com; or
Fhernee Lim Sr., Coastal Resource Management Getting there
Officer-Designate, tel. (0919) 843 5190, Email The main gateway to Balud is Masbate
fherneesr@yahoo.com. City, which is directly accessible by air from
Manila, or by sea from Cebu, Lucena City, and
Pilar, Sorsogon. Balud is accessible by land from
Balud Masbate City
*From Manila –
History and highlights of CRM experience By air to Masbate City or Legazpi City: Seair
The municipality of Balud declared its flies to Masbate City 3 times a week
marine resources overfished through resolution (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Or take
No. 98-81 dated 28 December 1998. the Legazpi City route (by air on PAL or
Consequently, Municipal Ordinance No. 98-03 Cebu Pacifi), transfer by land to Pilar, then
was passed to develop, manage and conserve take boat to Masbate City. From Masbate
local aquatic and marine resources. The City, take public transport or rent a car to
ordinance establishes a fishers’ registry and Balud.
regulates fishing in the town’s municipal waters. By land to Pilar, Sorsogon: Take bus at Pasay/
It allows commercial fishing within the 10.1 to Cubao bus terminals bound for Pilar,
15 kilometers zone of the municipal waters, Sorsogon (12 hours), then travel by
provides for issuance of fishing permits, and motorboat from Pilar to Masbate City. From
sets up guidelines for fishery-related Masbate City, take public transport or rent
prohibitions and corresponding penalties. a car to Balud.
The local government unit’s coastal
resource management program includes

Bongsanglay Mangrove Reserve Park (N. Oshima)
*From Cebu City – By boat to Masbate City Batuan

(Trans-Asia, 12 hours) or Cataingan (M/V
Rosalia), then overland to Balud History and highlights of CRM experience
*From Davao – Via Manila or Cebu Batuan is the site of a large mangrove
forest, where 23 different species of “true”
Visitor services mangrove species can be found. The town’s 168-
*Accommodations hectare Bongsanglay Mangrove Natural Park is
Balud Lodge (Php450/day), (0908) 273 5486 the only remaining primary growth mangrove
*Car rental, Php3,000 forest in all of Region 5. The forest holds the
*Meals (average), Php75/meal/person rare distinction of having all three species of
the mangrove family Sonneratiaceae —
Visits can be arranged through Raul Enojas, pagatpat (Sonneratia alba), pedada (S.
Tourism Coordinator, tel. (0908) 273 5480; or caseolaris), and pagatpat-baye (S. ovata), said
call (0919) 356 5064. to be the rarest of the three Sonneratia species.
It is generally entirely a natural mangrove
swamp with white sand along the shores and
mudflats at the lower portion. It is also home
to 91 species of land vertebrates consisting of
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23 endemic, 12 Southeast Asia resident, 25
migratory, 2 straggler and 2 introduced species.
Batuan was a beneficiary of technical
assistance from the United States Agency for
International Development/Department of
Environment and Natural Resources Coastal
Resource Management Project through the
Provincial Government of Masbate, and the
World Bank-funded Community-Based Resource
Management Project. It has undertaken several
coastal resource management initiatives,
Underground lagoon and sea snake habitat, Tatus Island, including participatory coastal resource
Batuan, Masbate assessment; coastal law enforcement;
community-based mangrove management;
information, education and communication
(including the development of a coastal resource
management “showcase”); community
organizing; alternative livelihood for coastal
communities affected by its drive to protect
coastal resources; and the adoption and
implementation of a coastal resource
management plan. It is also among the first
municipalities in the Philippines to have
officially delineated its municipal waters.
The municipality has two marine protected
areas (Barangay Canvañez and Royroy), and three
more marine protected areas have been
proposed (Barangay Sawang and Burgos;
Barangay Danao and Costarice, and Barangay
Matabao).
Batuan collaborates with 14 local
government units in three provinces bordering
the Burias-Ticao Pass organized by Worldwide
120-year mangrove tree in the Bongsanglay Mangrove Fund for Nature-Philippines to protect the
Natural Park, Batuan, Masbate biodiverse area.

1. Bonsanglay Mangrove Natural Park – April
to June
2. Barangay Royroy marine protected area
(people’s organization/local government-
managed mangrove plantation and fish
sanctuary) – April to June
3. Barangay Canvañez marine protected area
– April to June
Bongsanglay mangrove trail. (A. Sia, 2003)

Other attractions and points of interest Masbate City
1. Tapus Island (a.k.a. Minalayo or Tatus
Island) – a doughnut-shaped island with History and highlights of CRM experience
an underground cavern that serves as Coastal resource management in Masbate
habitat of sea snakes and bats City goes back to 1999, when the then municipal
2. Matabao Island – a good snorkeling and government, concerned about mangrove-cutting
diving site, with a sunken WWII ship in their area, requested the United States Agency
for International Development/Department of
Getting there Environment and Natural Resources Coastal
*From Manila – Resource Management Project to train its
By air to Masbate City: Seair flies to technical staff and community leaders in
Masbate City 3 times a week (Monday, mangrove management. Implementation went
Wednesday and Friday). From Masbate into high gear in February 2000, when the city
City, take motorboat to Royroy, Batuan began drafting its multi-year coastal resource
By air to Legazpi City (PAL or Cebu Pacific): management plan with assistance from the
Transfer by land to Bulan, then by sea to Coastal Resource Management Project and the
Batuan Province of Masbate. The plan was formally
By land to Bulan, Sorsogon: Take bus at adopted by the city legislative council in
Pasay/Cubao bus terminals bound for November 2001, primarily as a strategy for
Bulan, Sorsogon, then travel by motorboat ensuring food security in the fishery sector and
to Batuan alleviating poverty among the city’s largely
*From Cebu City – By boat to Masbate City coastal population through the conservation and
(Trans-Asia, 12 hours) then by motorboat to
Royroy, Batuan; or travel by boat to Cataingan
(M/V Rosalia), then overland to Masbate City
and motor banca to Royroy, Batuan.
*From Davao – Via Manila or Cebu
Recommended length of stay – 1 day
Visitor services
*Big motorboat rental – Php3,000/day
(Masbate-Royroy-Masbate)
*Paddle boat or small motor boat transfer from Coastal Resource Management Interpretive Center,
big boat to seashore and back – Php10/person Masbate City, Masbate
*Guide – Php400/day
*Entrance fee (Bongsanglay Park) – Php10/
person
*Meal (2 snacks, 1 lunch) – Php250/person (fish,
shells, vegetables) or Php300/person (crabs,
fish, shells, vegetables)
Visits can be arranged through Wilfredo Yuson,

Municipal Administrator, tel. (0908) 366 8625;
or Abner Bocboc, Tourism Officer, tel. (0908)
463 2279; Email agarnetz@yahoo.com.ph.
Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary, Masbate City, Masbate
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Pawa mangrove park, Masbate City, Masbate
management of vital coastal resources. It Management Interpretive Center, the first of

included mangrove management, marine its kind in the Philippines. Plans are underway
protected areas, law enforcement (with regular to establish the city’s first mariculture park.
sea-borne patrols), municipal water Masbate City has been certified by the
delineation, deputation of dedicated marine Department of Environment and Natural
protected area enforcers, fishery registration, Resources as having achieved Level 1
wildlife conservation, ecotourism, participatory benchmarks for coastal resource management.
management through the fisheries and aquatic
resource management councils, and CRM projects and best time to visit
information, education and communication 1. Buntod Sand Bar and Marine Sanctuary
(including the development of a coastal resource (250-hectare marine protected area) —
manaegment “showcase”). Community March to October
participation was an integral part of the strategy. 2. Bugsayon Marine Sanctuary (50-hectare
After nearly 10 years of implementation, marine protected area) — March to
the program has achieved zero dynamite fishing October
and significantly controlled other illegal fishing 3. Pawa Mangrove Nature Park (300-hectare
activities. As a result, the degradation of fishery mangrove plantation with a 1.3 kilometer
resources has been arrested, resulting in boardwalk connecting two barangays) –
considerable improvement in fish catch. year round
The local government unit has established 4. Coastal Resources Interpretive
two marine protected areas (Buntod marine Management Center (recommended
protected area and Bugsayon marine protected starting point for first-time visitors,
area), a mangrove park, and a Coastal Resource showcases and promotes efforts to protect

and manage Masbate’s rich coastal *From Cebu –
environment and heritage) — year round By sea: Trans-Asia sails every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday from Cebu City to
Other attractions and points of interest Masbate City.
1. Century-old lighthouse, Barangay Bantigue Sea-land connection: Roro from Bogo, Cebu
2. Isla de Paraiso– An islet covered with to Cawayan, Masbate, then overland to
powdery white sand, offers a breathtaking Masbate City
view of the sunset across the shoreline of *From Davao and other areas – Take Manila or
the city proper, a five minutes fun travel Cebu route
within mangroves along the different sides
of the islet Recommended length of stay – 5 days
3. Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival (September
29 or 30) — Event highlights the traditional Visitor services
folkdance created by “Lola Felisa” many *Accommodations
years ago when she imitated the graceful 1. Balay Valencia, tel. (056) 333 6530
movement of the heron (locally known as 2. Circle E, tel. (0916) 843 8439
Lapay). The dance is recognized by the 3. GV Hotel, tel. (056) 333 6844
Cultural Center of the Philippines as an 4. Hotel Sea Blick
original folkdance of the country. 5. MG Hotel, tel. (056) 3335614
4. Rodeo Masbateño Festival -- celebrated 6. Ranchers Hotel (056) 333 3009
annually before the Holy Week, showcases 7. Rendezvous (056) 333 4751
10 competitive rodeo events. 8. Sampaguita Tourist Inn (056) 333 4729
5. Pagdayao Festival- a month-long 9. St. Anthony Hotel (056) 333 2180
celebration honoring the City’s Patron Saint 10. Team Centrum
Anthony of Padua. The feast day falls on 11. Green View Hotel
June 13. 12. Baywalk Garden Hotel (056) 333 6648
6. Beef products, bangus, alimango, prawns, 13. Victoria Du Hotel
dried fish, dried squid *Package tours
Note: Masbate City is the gateway to various 1. Half-day Masbate City seascape tour (6
coastal resource management destinations in hours), Php1,195/person
Masbate Province. It is also a convenient transit 2. Half-day Masbate City tour (5 hours),
point for visitors traveling between Southern Php825/person
Luzon and the Visayas. 3. Wet and Wild Eco-Adventure (3days, 2
nights), Php4,260/person
Getting there 4. Masbate Coastal Resource Management
*From Manila – Tour (5 days, 4 nights), Php7,050/person
By air: Fly directly (Seair, Monday,
Wednesday and Friday) to Masbate City. Visits can be arranged through Esperanza Danao-
Air-land-sea connections – Take PAL or Cebu Carullo, Tourism Officer Designate, tel. (056) 588
Pacific to Legazpi City, transfer by land to 1120, Email aksyonpadayon@yahoo.com;
Port of Pilar, then by sea to Masbate City. Rowena Tuason, City Planning and Development
Land-sea connection: Take the South Road Office, tel. (056) 333 5608,
to Port of Pilar or Bulan, Sorsogon, where Email rrtuason@yahoo.com. Website:
there are ferry services to Masbate City. masbatecity.gov.ph.
Or travel overland to Dalahican-Lucena,
and take ferry (Luxury Shipping Line) to
Masbate City.
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Palanas Getting there
The main gateway to Palanas is Masbate
History and highlights of CRM experience City, which is directly accessible by air from
A mangrove reforestation activity under the Manila, or by sea from Cebu, Lucena City, and
Department of Environment and Natural Pilar, Sorsogon. The land trip from Masbate City
Resources Coastal Environment Program in the to Palanas is between 1 hour and 1.5 hours.
early 1990s propelled coastal resource *From Manila –
management in the municipality. A fisherfolk By air: Fly directly to Masbate City (Seair,
organization was formed, the Bontod Urosad Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
sa Pagbantay sa Kadagatan (Bupaka) which Air-land-sea connections: Take PAL or Cebu
manages the mangrove reforestation project. Pacific to Legazpi City, then transfer by land
In 1997, the local government unit to Port of Pilar, where there are ferry
organized barangay and municipal fisheries and services to Masbate City.
aquatic resource management councils, which Land-sea connection: Take the South Road
proposed the establishment of fish sanctuaries to Port of Pilar or Bulan, Sorsogon, where
in two areas. there are ferry services to Masbate City.
As the local government unit intensified Or travel overland to Dalahican-Lucena,
its coastal resource management programs, it and take ferry (Luxury Shipping Line) to
allotted funds for mangrove development and Masbate City.
maintenance, fish sanctuary improvement and *From Cebu –
maintenance, Bantay Dagat and livelihood By sea: Trans-Asia sails every Monday,
assistance to marginal fisherfolk. Wednesday and Friday from Cebu City to
Pursuant to the Fisheries Code of 1998, the Masbate City.
municipal legislative council passed an Sea-land connection: Roro from Bogo, Cebu
ordinance strictly prohibiting commercial fishing to Cawayan, Masbate, then overland to
within its municipal waters. The establishment Masbate City
of fish sanctuaries in the town is also backed by *From Davao and other areas – Take the Manila
ordinances. or Cebu route
CRM projects and best time to visit Recommended length of stay – 1-2 days
1. Fish sanctuary between Barangays Bontod
and Maravilla – April to May Visitor services
2. Fish sanctuary between Barangays Nipa and *Accommodations
Nabangig – April to May Contact the local government unit for
3. Mangrove area in Barangay Bontod – April lodging options in Palanas. Accommodations are
to May also available in Masbate City.
4. Fisheries and Aquatic Resource *Car rental – aircon van, Php2,500/day
Management Council Operations Center at *Boat – Php150/hour
the Municipal Agriculture Compound – year *Meals – Php100/person/meal
round
V isits can be arranged through Dulce Cose,
Other attractions and points of interest Municipal Agriculture Office, tel. (0921) 226
1. Kalanay Falls 9168.
2. Sea turtle nesting site, Barangay Bontod

Uson CRM projects and best time to visit
1. Sto. Cristo mangrove reforestation site –
History and highlights of CRM experience March to April
The municipality of Uson started its coastal
resource management project in the 1990s with Other attractions and points of interest
the active participation of its 12 coastal 1. Balwarte Islet
communities. The program includes the 2. Driftwood furniture shops
following components: 2. Beach resorts
1. Registration of fisherfolk organizations 3. Ancestral houses
2. Municipal water delineation 4. Old church bells
3. Participatory coastal resource assessment 5. Agriculture-related products and programs,
4. Enactment of coastal management/fishery notably the vibrant livestock auction market
resolutions and ordinances held every Thursday at Del Carmen, which
5. Law enforcement is attended by traders from all over the
6. Provision of environment-friendly country
enterprises for coastal communities
7. Establishment and protection of marine Getting there
sanctuaries The main gateway to Uson is Masbate City,
8. Provision of livelihood trainings which is directly accessible by air from Manila,
9. Development of mangrove plantations or by sea from Cebu, Lucena City, and Pilar,
(mangrove areas are still being reforested, Sorsogon. The land trip from Masbate City to
with significant benefits to marginal Uson is about 1 hour.
fishers) *From Manila –
Air-land connection: Take Seair to Masbate
(1 hour 15 min, Monday, Wednesday and
Friday), then travel by land to Uson
Mangrove reforestation area, Uson, Masbate
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Uson, Masbate
Air-land-sea connection: Take PAL or Cebu SORSOGON

Pacific to Legazpi City, transfer by land to
Port of Pilar or Bulan, Sorsogon, where Donsol
there are ferry services to Masbate City,
then travel by land to Uson. History and highlights of CRM experience
Land-sea connection: Take South Road to Whale sharks regularly visit the waters of
Pilar, or Bulan, Sorsogon, then ferry service Donsol between November and June,
to Masbate City, then travel by land to harmoniously co-existing with local coastal
Uson. Or travel overland to Dalahican- communities. In 1998, when whale shark
Lucena, take ferry (Luxury Shipping Line) fisheries in Bohol Sea were in decline, Donsol
to Masbate City, then travel by land to declared its municipal waters as a sanctuary
Uson. for whale sharks. During this period, Donsol also
*From Cebu City – By boat to Masbate City attracted whale shark hunters resulting in the
(Trans-Asia, 12 hours), or Cataingan (M/V slaughter of at least six whale sharks. Public
Rosalia), then overland to Uson outcry against the butchery prompted the
*From Bogo, Cebu – By RoRo to Cawayan then issuance of Fisheries Administrative Order No.
overland to Uson 193 protecting the species.
*From Davao City – Via Cebu City In the same year, Worldwide Fund for
Nature-Philippines assisted the local
Recommended length of stay – 1 day government in establishing a whale shark
tourism program. Since then, the program has
Visitor services directly benefited more than 200 families. In
*Accommodations – See Masbate City 2005, the industry contributed Php35 million to
accommodations. Uson is only 1 hour by land the national economy.
from Masbate City Under the United States Agency for
International Development’s Matching Grants
V isits can be arranged through Municipal Program, Worldwide Fund for Nature-
Planning and Development Coordinator Larry Philippines assisted the local government and
Deinla, Uson, Masbate, tel. (0926) 931 4173. fishing communities in scaling up conservation
efforts from tourism to fisheries management.

2. By plane (PAL or Cebu Pacific) to Legazpi
City, take Donsol-bound van at Satellite
Market
*From Cebu –
1. By plane to Legazpi City, then overland to
Donsol
2. By boat to Masbate City, 12 hours; Masbate
City to Pilar or to Bulan, Sorsogon, then
overland to Donsol
Visitor services
*Accommodations (Please contact Nenita
Pedragoza, tel. (0919) 707 0394 or (0917) 868
1626 for additional information)
Whale shark, Donsol, Sorsogon (cc-by 2.0 MVI, 2007)
1. Amor Beach Farm Resort
2. Woodland Beach Resort
3. Vitton Beach Resort
This resulted in the crafting of a municipal *Whale shark interaction fee (inclusive of boat,
fisheries ordinance and management plan and registration fee, boat crew and butanding
in the establishment of a 100-hectare marine interaction officer) – Php4,000 (up to 7 persons)
protected area. Worldwide Fund for Nature- *Firefly watching – Php1,500 (3 persons)
Philippines was also catalytic in the creation of
a collaboration mechanism among 15 Visits can be arranged through Nenita Pedragoza,
municipalities from the three provinces around tel. (0919) 707 0394 or (0917) 868 1626.
Burias-Ticao Pass for the protection of the
biodiverse area.
Sorsogon City
1. Whale shark interaction program – January History and highlights of CRM experience
to May In the early 1990s, the Bureau of Fisheries
Notable features: Community-based and Aquatic Resources-Fisheries Sector Program
conservation program through marine- contracted a non-governmental organization,
based ecotourism. Supported by the local the United Business Technology, to conduct a
government unit, the major tourism resource and ecological assessment in Sorsogon
services are provided by trained fishers. Bay. The results became the basis for the
conduct of concurrent coastal resource
Other attractions and points of interest management planning by local government
1. Firefly watching units surrounding Sorsogon Bay, including
Sorsogon City. To support this program, a massive
Getting there participatory information, education and
*From Manila – communication campaign was launched by the
1. By bus (Cagsawa Bus Terminal, Ali Mall, agencies concerned, which resulted in the
Cubao), disembark at Legazpi City in Albay adoption of a United Fisheries Ordinance by the
and take Donsol-bound van at Satellite local government units.
Market. In 1999, under the Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources-Fisheries Resource
Management Project, the city’s 18 coastal
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barangays facing Sorsogon Bay conducted *From Cebu –
participatory coastal resource assessment and – By plane to Legazpi City, then by land to
coastal resource management planning. This Sorsogon City
was followed by a series of consultations and – By boat, to Calbayog (10 hours), travel by
public hearings towards enacting a City Fisheries land to Alen ferry terminal (1 hour), take
Ordinance. The ordinance was approved in 2005 ferry to Matnog (50 minutes), then travel
and published in 2007 for formal by land to Sorsogon City (45 minutes)
implementation. – By boat to Masbate City (12 hours), then
Meanwhile, selected barangays in the city take boat to Pilar or Bulan, Sorsogon (2-3
facing Sugod Bay also became candidates for hours), then travel by land to Sorsogon City
participatory rural appraisal for sustainable *From Davao – By plane, to Manila or Cebu then
coastal area development, a project of to Legazpi City, then by land to Sorsogon City
Tambuyog Development Center.
Sorsogon City is also part of a project called Visitor services
Coastal Resources and Livelihood Sustainability *Accommodations
supported by the Agencia Espanola de 1. Andy’s Point Apartelle, tel. no. (056) 211
cooperacion International para el Desarollo and 1678
IPADE, a non-governmental organization based 2. Greenwood Apartelle
in Madrid. 3. Hotel Fernando, tel. no. (056) 211 1357
4. Hotel Olympu
CRM projects and best time to visit 5. La Vista Resort, tel. (056) 211 1888
1. Seaweed production project, Balogo, 6. Mayorga Pension House, tel. (056) 211 4608
Penafrancia and Bogna – January to June 7. Villa Kasanggayahan Hotel, tel. (056) 211
2. Village-level seaweed (Gracilaria) 1275
processing plant –January to June/October 8. Celandh’s Place, Bibincahan, Sorsogon City
to December 9. Anecita Hall, Rizal St., sorsogon City
3. Mangrove rehabilitation and conservation 10. Vicenta Hall, Sorsogon City
project, Buhatan – January to October 11. Tentyard, San Juan (roro), East District,
4. Mangrove reforestation in tidal flats, Sorsogon city
Gimaloto and Rizal – January to June 12. Sorsogon State College Social Hall and
5. Fish sanctuary, San Juan – March to October Hostel, Sorsogon City
6. Bacon Mariculture Zone, Banao, Salvacion, 13. Mango Grill, Magsaysay St., Sorsogon city
Bacon District - tel. (056) 211 1486
14. Casa dominga, Balogo, Sorsogon City
Other attractions and points of interest 15. Fritz Homestay, Pangpang,Sorsogon City -
1. Feast of Sts Peter and Paul (Pili Festival) – tel. (056) 211 5502
June 19 and 29 16. Sta Clara Ridge Inn, Pangpang, Sorsogon
2. Kasanggayahan Festival – October City
3. Sorsogon Festival - December
Visits can be arranged through, Manny Daep,
Getting there City Information Officer and Lorna Figueroa, City
*From Manila – Administrator, tel/fax (056) 211 2899 or
– By plane to Legazpi City; overland, Legazpi Councilor Charo Dichoso, Sangguniang
to Sorsogon (45 minutes) Panlungsod; Adeline Detera, Cynthia Sesbreno
– By bus (10-12 hours) direct to Sorsogon and Medelina Fernando, City Agricultural
City Services Office, tel. (056) 211 3291.

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Region 6
(Western Visayas)
AKLAN
Malay
The municipality of Malay, located at the northwest tip of Panay Island and bounded by the
Sibuyan and Sulu Sea, is best known for its world-famous Boracay Island. It has diverse coastal
resources that the local government protects through sea-borne patrols and a 9-hectare marine
sanctuary.

1. Marine protected area

1. Tambisan, Manoc-manoc (snorkeling) – year round
2. Boracay Island (beaches, diving) – year round
3. Malay Ecological Park, Barangay Argao (an 8,010-square meter theme park with trees,
butterfly garden, 65-step stairs at a 35-degree incline leading to a two-storey view deck
overlooking Boracay Island)
4. Nabaoy River, Barangay Nabaoy
5. Agnaga Minifalls and Cold Springs, Barangay Kabulihan
6. Pangihan Cave, Barangay Poblacion (a 5,000-square-meter, 275-meter cave system composed
of eight connecting chambers with glittering stalactite and stalagmite formations)
7. Naasug Point, Barangay Naasug (white beach, forests and caves with wild monkeys and
other wildlife)
Getting there
*From Manila – by plane to Caticlan airport (40 minutes). or by boat/RoRo system (8 hours)
Malay, Aklan (cc-by nc 2.0 akean®)
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*From Cebu – by plane to Caticlan (40 minutes) of appropriate technology and access to
*From Iloilo – 5 hours overland credit;
3. Increase local government unit financial,
Recommended length of stay – 7 days technical and legislative support to sustain
LIPASECU operations;
Visitor services 4. Develop community-based ecotourism
*Accommodations projects;
There are 321 hotels and other commercial 5. Acquire financial support and technical
lodging options on Boracay Island. Contact the assistance from local/national /
Malay Municipal Tourism Office (see below). international agencies; and,
*Eco-Based Package Tour in Style – contact the 6. Enhance the capability of the Council to
Malay Tourism Office manage coastal resource management
programs in the four municipalities.
V isits can be arranged through Barbara The coastal resource conservation and
Flores, Malay Tourism Office, Caticlan management projects of the Management
Jetty Port, Caticlan, Malay, Aklan; tel. Council include intensive information and
(036) 288 7108 / 7848 / 7530; Email education, networking with other groups,
lgumalaytourism@yahoo.com, website: mobilization of the fisheries and aquatic
malaylgu.org resource management councils, coastal and
fisheries law enforcement, rehabilitation of
coastal and marine habitats and solid waste
ANTIQUE management.
The Management Council is also
Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste and responsible for drafting a comprehensive and
Culasi (LIPASECU) integrated bay resource management plan,
recommending policies and activities for the
History and highlights of CRM program rehabilitation and proper use of resources, and
Four municipalities of Antique formed the overseeing the implementation of projects
LIPASECU (acronym for Libertad, Pandan, under the management plan. It has done studies
Sebaste and Culasi) Bay-wide Management on the status of marine and coastal resources
Council to implement coastal resource in the four towns. Research was also conducted
management in Pandan Bay and address various to determine what alternative livelihood would
issues and problems in the area. be appropriate for residents in the area.
The creation of the Council was facilitated The LIPASECU bay management program
by the Antique Integrated Area Development has been named one of the Philippines’ best
Foundation through the implementation of a coastal resource management programs in the
Community-Based Coastal Resource country while the reef in the area has been
Management program in the municipality of recognized as the best managed reef.
Culasi. The Council was expanded later to
include Pandan, Libertad and Sebaste. It aims CRM projects and best time to visit
to: 1. Mangrove forest in Barangay Centro Weste,
1. Ensure the sustainable development and Libertad – March to May
maximum sustainable yield of coastal and 2. Marine sanctuary and foot bridge in
marine resources in Pandan Bay; Barangay Tinigbas, Libertad – March to
2. Improve the quality of life and increase May
the income of marginalized sectors in the 3. Marine sanctuary in Barangay Abiera,
coastal community through the adoption Sebaste – March to May

Pandan Bay, Antique
4. Sebaste Shoal marine sanctuary in Sebaste 9. Mt. Mab-o trek

– March to May 10. Philippine Endemic Species Conservation
5. Guiob reef marine sanctuary in Barangay Project Research and Rehabilitation Center
Malalison, Culasi – March to May 11. Northweast Panay Peninsula Rainforest and
6. Maniguin reef in Barangay Maniguin, Culasi Research Station
– March to May
7. Mangrove plantation in Barangay Lipata, Getting there
Culasi – January to December The main gateways to the LIPASECU towns
8. Bugang River community-based ecotours are Iloilo (4-5 hours overland) and Caticlan (1
(options: full-day/half-day tour, bamboo hour overland)
rafting and boating) *From Manila – by plane, via Iloilo or Caticlan
*From Cebu – by plane or boat via Iloilo
1. Igpasungaw Falls, Poblacion, Sebaste Recommended length of stay – at least 3 days
2. Kenyang falls, Cubay, Libertad
3. Malumpati resort, Pandan Visitor services
4. Guintungaban river and hanging bridge, *Accommodations
Culasi 1. Hotel Xavier, Eva Parks (Php700/room), tel.
5. Pangitanan falls, Inyawan, Libertad (036) 288 8012, P700/rm
6. Mt. Maja-as, Culasi 2. Paragon 88 Malacañang, Culas
7. Phaidon beach resort, Barangay Duyong, 3. Unidos beach Resort, Malacañang, Culasi
Pandan 4. Phaidon Beach Resort (Php1,500/AC room),
8. “Miracle patron,” Sr. Sanblas, Parish Church, tel (036) 2889493
Poblacion, Sebaste
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5. Pandan Vacation House & Resort, Pandan covering an estimated area of 300,000 hectares
*Boat rental or 25% of the estimated total area of the
– to Maniguin Island, Php5,000 whole day Visayan Sea. It thus plays a vital role in the
– to Malalison Island, Php700 whole day conservation, management and development
*Tricycle to Sitio Igpatuyaw (walk to Igpasungaw of the Visayan Sea. Following is a timeline of
falls) the development of coastal resource
management in the municipality:
V isits can be arranged through: LIPASECU 1992-95 – Devolution of some fishery and
Director Lorna Angor, Office of the Provincial aquatic resource management
Agriculturist, New Capitol, San Jose, Antique, functions to the local government
tel. (0910) 364 9342. Or Office of the Mayor, unit; training and deputation of fishery
Pandan, tel. (036) 278 9128. Or Pandan Tourism wardens
Officer Jude Sanchez, tel. (0919) 842 3954. Or 1996 – Conceptualization and creation of the
Provincial Planning and Development Bancal Bay Fisheries and Aquatic
Coordinator Julia Cepe, San Jose, Antique, tel. Resource Management Council
(036) 540 9526 / 9527. through a municipal resolution. Bancal
Bay has an estimated area of 12,000
hectares; about 70% of the area is
covered by seagrass. The Council,
ILOILO composed of 10 component barangays
Carles bordering Bancal Bay, received
financial assistance from DA-BFAR and
History and highlights of CRM experience the Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State
The municipality of Carles has the largest College to conserve, protect, manage
municipal waters in the Province of Iloilo, and develop the bay. Also in 1996, a
Mangrove reforestation and enrichment site, Bancal Bay, Carles, Iloilo (B Prasas)

Pitcher plant, Mount Opao, Sicogon Island, Carles, Iloilo Gigantes Islands, Carles, Iloilo (B. Prasas)
(B. Prasas)
small fishermen’s association was 2007 – Launching of Project ARNOLD for

organized in each barangay, and a 5- Fisheries (Aquatic and Related
hectare marine protected area was Resources Necessitating proper
established in Bancal Bay. The Council management in creating
was registered with the Securities and Opportunities for sustainable
Exchange Commission in 1997 Livelihoods and Development). The
1999 – Engagement and membership of municipality’s coastal resource
Carles with the Northern Iloilo Alliance management-law enforcement task
for Coastal Development force was reconstituted, consisting of
2000 – Finalization and Approval of the both municipal and barangay-level
Municipal Town Plan and Zoning Bantay Dagat. Project ARNOLD has 10
Ordinance. Two more marine components, including policy,
protected areas were established institution building, regulation and
(Carmencita Shoal Fish Sanctuary and law enforcement, conservation and
Manigo-nigo Islet Marine Reserve) habitat protection, livelihood,
2002 – Adoption of the first Comprehensive research and databanking, support
Municipal Fishery Ordinance, which infrastructure and monitoring and
created the Fisheries and Aquatic evaluation.
Resources Management Office in the 2008 – Review and revision of the
local government unit and designated Comprehensive Municipal Fishery
responsible personnel. The Carles Ordinance (Carles Municipal Fisheries
municipal fisheries and aquatic Code of 2008) and institutionalization
resource management council was of the Marine Protected Area System
established and involved in the Project (a network of marine protected
rehabilitation and reforestation of a areas)
530-hectare mangrove area through 2009 – Maintenance and strengthening of
the Department of Environment and coastal resource management
Natural Resources. initiatives
2003 – Establishment of a techno-demo farm
for abalone culture CRM projects and best time to visit
2004 – Review and Revision of 1. Mangrove reforestation and enrichment
Comprehensive Municipal Fishery sites (Cabilao Grande, Manlot,
Ordinance Barangcalan) – March to April
2006 – Initial employment of geographic 2. Manigo-nigo Islet marine reserve – March
information system (GIS)-enabled to April
coastal database
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Via the RoRo system (22 hours) from Cubao
bus terminal
By air (1 hour) to Iloilo City, then 4 hours to
Carles
*From Cebu – by air (45 minutes) or sea (12
hours) to Iloilo City; 4 hours overland from airport
or 3 hours from Iloilo City Port to Carles
*From Davao – by air (45 minutes) to Iloilo City
or boat (48 hours) to Iloilo City via Cebu, transfer
by land to Carles
Balbagon Island, Carles, Iloilo (B. Prasas) *From Boracay, Malay, Aklan – 4 hours overland
to Carles via Caticlan
3. Carmencita Shoal marine protected area –
*Negros Occidental
March to April
1. From Victorias City via Ajuy, 2hours by sea,
Notable features: Marine reserve with
then 2 hours overland
restricted zones, managed by a fishers’
2. From Bacolod City (Bredco Port) via
cooperative
Dumangas, 1 hour by sea, then 3 hours
overland; or via Iloilo City, 1 hour by sea
then 3 hours overland
1. Rich but highly threatened biodiversity.
a. Sicogon Island, in particular, the
Recommended length of stay: 5 days
Municipal Tree Park, which has a number
of endangered reptiles, mammals, and
Visitor services
various tree species.
*Accommodations
b. Gigantes Islands is a habitat of the
1. Dos Hijas Beach Resort – tel. (0918) 521
endangered White-breasted Eagle,
0972, (0910) 355 5035, (033) 396 2697
Philippine Monkey, Gray-headed Fishing
2. Shangrila Family Resort (A/C and non-A/C
Eagle, Blue-backed Parrot and Shrikes
rooms) – tel. (033) 396 2081, (0919) 627
2. White sand beaches (including Balbagon
9676
Island, Naburot Island, and a long stretch
3. Beach Head Resort (rental house, cottages)
of sand bar at Bantigue Island)
– tel. (0919) 689 5036
3. Archaeological site at Sitio Barosbos,
4. Punta Beach Resort (A/C and non-A/C
Asluman, Gigantes Norte, where
rooms) – tel (0920) 920 1778
earthenware ceramics typically of metal
5. Blue Lagoon Beach Resort
age (ca 500 B.C. to A.D. 500) have been
*Boat rental (Php2500-3,000 return trip)
discovered
*Van rental, one way (Iloilo City-Carles:
4. Caves, especially on the Gigantes Islands,
Php2,500; Roxas City-Carles, Php1,200)
where there are several caves, including a
burial cave (Lungon-lungon)
Visits can be arranged through So-San Betita-
5. Rock formations (e.g., in the caves of the
Marcelo, Human Resource Management Office,
Gigantes Islands, and at Bantigue Island)
tel. (033) 396 1621 / (0919) 225 0351 / (0917)
322 0108; Email so_sanhr@ymail.com,
Getting there
carles_isle@yahoo.com. Or Senior Agriculturist
*From Manila
Julieto A. Manggasang, tel. (0929) 789 5568,
By sea (18 hours) or air (45 minutes) via
Email jmanggasang@yahoo.com.
Roxas City, then overland (1 hour 45
minutes) to Carles

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 4. Giant Clam Garden
Notable feature: Reseeding of Tridacna
Sagay gigas by the Southeast Asian Fisheries
Development Center - Aquaculture
History and highlights of CRM experience Department and University of the
Sagay City, a major fishing ground in Negros Philippines-Marine Science Institute
Occidental, was assisted by the Silliman 5. Abalone Reseeding Project
University Marine Laboratory in the late 1970s Notable feature: Reseeding of Abalone
to conserve and manage its coral reefs. In the (Haliotis asinina) by the Southeast Asian
1980s, Carbin Reef was officially declared as a Fisheries Development Center -
protected area through a municipal ordinance; Aquaculture Department
the protected area was expanded to Panal, 6. Coastal Law Enforcement Watch Towers
Maca and the fringing reefs of Molocaboc at Carbin, Maca and Molocaboc Islands
Islands. Notable features: Watch towers run by the
In 1995, Presidential Proclamation 592 city, with solar equipment from the
declared approximately 32,000-hectare of Department of Environment and Natural
Sagay’s territorial waters as a protected Resources; guarded 24/7
seascape under the National Integrated 7. Fishery licensing system
Protected Areas System Act. In 2001, Republic Notable features: Boat plates and flaglets
Act 1906 was passed, which provided for the for fishing permitees
establishment and management of the Sagay 8. Seasonal sea cucumber and shellfish
Marine Reserve, now recognized nationally and regulation
internationally as one of the more succesful Notable features: Close and open season
marine conservation programs in the for sea cucumber and nailon shell harvest
Philippines. It received the 1997 Gawad Galing 9. Computerized fish catch database
Pook Awards as one of 10 outstanding and Notable features: Monthly fish catch data
innovative government programs in the gathering and computerized data encoding
Philippines. In 2007, it placed 2nd overall in the and management
Best Marine Protected Area Awards of the 10. Fisheries and Aquatic Resource
Marine Protected Area Support Network. Management Council interaction
11. Northern Negros Aquatic Resources
CRM projects Management Council (an alliance of 8 local
1. Sagay Marine Reserve (Carbin, Panal and government units for coastal resource
Maca Reefs) management)
2. Mangrove Reforestation Program, 12. Himogaan River Cruise (2 hour river cruise
Molocaboc Islands along a sugarcane plantation and mangrove
Notable features: century-old natural forest)
mangrove forest protected by the city, 13. Aquaculture Programs (tilapia breeding
Barangay Vito, Bulanon, Old Sagay, Suyac facilities)
Island; habitat of flying foxes (fruit bats) 14. Fish processing and other products (dried
3. BioRock Reef Rehabilitation fish processing, fish burgers, seaweed
Notable features: First Step Project by the crackers)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 15. Squid rings livelihood program (Sagay’s
Global Coral Reef Alliance, using solar and product under the “One Town One Product”
wind power to enhance coral calcification program)
process; modules can be observed at 16. Museo sang Bata sa Negros
Carbin Reef and Molocaboc Island
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Museo sang Bata sa Negros
Notable features: The Philippines’ second

hands-on and interactive children’s
1. Historical — Eusebio Lopez Elementary
museum (after Museo Pambata), the
School main building; Big House, Lopez
Museo sang Bata sa Negros is housed in
Sugar Cooperative, Paraison; Balibag Hill,
an interesting whale-shaped edifice
Lopez Jaena; Sagay Water Tank. Poblacion
located at the port area of Brgy. Old Sagay,
2; Japanese Burial Marker, Tinago Paraiso
5.5 kilometers from the city proper. The
2. Natural — Cabiao Cave, A. Bonifacio;
museum has 4 permament exhibit areas
Talithi Falls, Barangay Tadlong; Himogaan
namely Marine Story, Yosi Kadiri, Las Islas
River Cruise, Barangay Fabrica; Sagay City
Filipinas and Hampanganan Exhibit, which
Garden and Living Tree Museum
features a folk toy collection from about
3. Cultural — Syano Artlink Artists’ Place,
50 countries collected over a period of 25
Margaha Beach Old Sagay; Bunga Art
years. It also showcases a collection of
Gallery, Barangay Fabrica-Nunelucio
promotional toys from McDonalds and
Alavarado; Vito Church; San Vicente Ferrer
offers varied programs designed to awaken
Statue; Alaph Divine Temple, Col. Divina;
and stimulate the creative and intellectual
Burial Site of Dr. Roberto Mahilum, Founder
potential of the Negrense children.
of Alaph Divine Temple, Colonia Divina; Old
Steam Engine Train of Lopez Sugar
Corporation; Insular Lumber Company

Steam Engine Train in Sagay Public Plaza,
Poblacion
Getting there
*From Manila — The main gateway is Bacolod
City; from here, Sagay City is a 2-hour drive to
the north
Air: Daily flights (PAL or Cebu Pacific or Air
Philippines) to Bacolod City
Sea: WGA, SuperFerry, and Negros
Navigation to Bacolod City
*From Cebu City:
Land: By bus (Ceres Lines via RoRo) either
via Tuburan, Cebu or Escalante City, Negros
Occidental, or Toledo City, Cebu to San
Carlos City, Negros Occidental
Sea: Direct regular ferry service from Sta.
Fe and Bantayan, Bantayan Island, to Sagay
Recommended length of stay: 3 days

Carbin Reefs, Sagay City
Visitor services
*Accommodations (Museum hours are 9am-4pm, Tuesday-
1. Balay Kauswagan New Government Center, Sunday; for more information, please
Brgy. Rizal (A/C rooms and dorms from contact tel. (034) 722 0153, Email
Php800), tel. (034) 488 0316/722 5994 museobata@yahoo.com)
2. Zota Grande Sharmaine Village (A/C and
fan rooms), tel. (034) 488 0365 Visits can be arranged through Helen Cutillar,
3. Syano Artlink Artists’ Place, Margaha Beach City Information Officer, Old Municipal Building,
(cottages and rooms), tel. (0910) 933 7929 National Highway, Sagay City, Negros Occidental,
*Carbin Reef tour services 6122; tel. (034) 488 0649. Or Mayo Antonio M.
1. Boat, Php1,700 (up to 20 persons) Cueva, Sagay Marine Reserve CENRO/PaSU,
2. Entrance fee to Carbin Reef, Php20/person New Sagay Government Center, Brgy. Rizal, Sagay
3. Tower rental, Php600 (whole), Php300 City, Negros Occidental, 6122; tel (034) 488 0101;
(half) fax (034) 488 0680. Website: sagay-city.com.ph.
4. Tent rental, Php300
5. Glass bottom boat rental, Php30/person
6. Kayak rental, Php100/use
(For more information about visits to Carbin
Reef, please contact the City Tourism Office at
(034) 488 0101 Local 144. Look for Glenda, Isabel
or Faith)
*Museo sang Bata sa Negros tours
1. Entrance fee, Php40/person (general
admission); Php20/person (student/
children); Php16/person (senior citizen)
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regionSEVEN
Region 7
(Central Visayas)
BOHOL
Bien Unido
Bien Unido is one of several Bohol municipalities that border Danajon Bank, where the
Philippine Double Barrier Reef is found. It began its coastal resource management program in
1996, when the local government unit created Task Force Hawan in response to a call from
marginal fishers to stop destructive and illegal fishing in their area. Over the next several years,
a number of projects were implemented by concerned groups and non-governmental organizations.
Because the interventions were undertaken independently by the various groups, they often
overlapped with each other and caused confusion among beneficiaries, which led to the failure of
several projects.
In 2000, the local government unit sought to coordinate the coastal resource management
effort by initiating the Bien Unido Integrated Marine Development Project, which would be
incorporated in the municipal coastal and fisheries resource management plan with the Bien
Unido Coastal Resource Management Code as its legal and regulatory framework.
The local government unit has since significantly decreased illegal fishing, while creating
opportunities for livelihood development for affected fishers, underscoring the need for an integrated
approach to address the problems and issues related to coastal resource use and management,
and encouraging non-governmental organizations, people’s organizations and other sectors to
Seaweed farm, Bien Unido, Bohol (N. Boniel)
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Seaweed production, Bien Unido, Bohol (N. Boniel)
take part in the management process. Bien sites can be found inside the marine park,
Unido also maintains several mangrove which the local government unit plans to
plantations under a community-based forest develop for ecotourism)
management agreement with the Department 2. Bayong (a native product produced by Bien
of Environment and Natural Resources and Unido’s women’s association)
people’s organizations. 3. Seaweed farms (producing mainly E.
cottonii and E. spinosum)
CRM projects and best time to visit 4. Abalone culture
1. Seaweed production project, Hingotanan,
Bilangbilangan and Pinamgo – year round
Notable features: Located in the outer reef
of Danajon Bank, this is the biggest
seaweed production in Central Visayas,
making Bien Unido the seaweed capital of
the region. Bien Unido has about 4,139
hectares suitable for seaweed farming;
about 2,307 hectares of this area has been
developed, producing 85.31 tons of
seaweeds worth more than Php4 million
every year.
2. Bilangbilangan East and Hingotanan
marine protected areas – March to April;
October to November
Notable feature: A 630-hectare marine
protected area encompassing 12
component barangays of Bien Unido
3. Bien Undio Double Barrier Reef Marine Park,
Hingotanan and Bilangbilangan – year
round
Notable feature: A 700-hectare marine
park with four important zones
Bien Unido, Bohol (A. Uichico, 2009)
1. Bien Unido Double Barrier Reef Diving Site,
the Underwater Shrine (10 potential diving

Getting there manage the first marine protected area network
*From Manila – by plane (1 hour) or boat (18 in Central Visayas and one of only a few such
hours) to Tagbilaran, then overland to Bien networks in the country.
Unido The 202-hectare marine protected area
*From Cebu network in the southeast coast of Bohol (in the
– By plane (30 minutes) or fastcraft (2 Bohol Sea) is within the waters of the three
hours), to Tagbilaran, then overland towns that have adopted the acronym DuGJan,
to Bien Unido derived from the Visayan word dughan which
– By sea (outrigger motorboat) direct means chest or heart, to symbolize their desire
to Bien Unido (3.5 hours) to protect the area’s marine resources and
– By sea (regular ferry or fastcraft) to promote their sustainable use. The agreement
Tubigon (1-2 hours), land transfer to calls for the sharing of efforts in law
Talibon (1 hour), then by sea (outrigger enforcement, legislation, information and
motorboat, 30 minutes) or land (1 education, tourism, and resource mobilization
hour) to Bien Unido to ensure that the marine protected area
– By sea (regular ferry, 4 hours) to network is properly managed.
Talibon, then by sea (outrigger The network is configured to be a model of
motorboat, 30 minutes) to Bien Unido cooperative management of marine areas that
*From Davao – via Cebu or Tagbilaran considers ecological and social connectivities
to improve prospects for the recovery of the
Visitor services rich diversity and declining resources of the
*Accommodations: Bohol Sea. Technical assistance for the marine
1. Bien Unido Mini-hotel, contact the Bien protected area program is provided by the
Unido local government unit, tel. (038) 517 United States Agency for International
2288; fax (038) 517 2391; Email: Development/Department of Environment and
lgu_bienunido@yahoo.com; website: Natural Resources-Philippine Environmental
bienunido.gov.ph Governance Project 2 (EcoGov2).
*Boat rental (Php3,500/day)
*Car rental (Php5,000/day) CRM projects and best time to visit
*Meals by arrangement (minimum Php350/ 1. DuGJan marine protected area network
person/day) Notable features: The first marine
protected area network in Central Visayas
Visits can be arranged through the Office of the and one of only a few marine protected
Mayor, tel. (038) 517 2288, fax (038) 517 2391, area networks in the Philippines, it is a
Email lgu_bienunido@yahoo.com; website: fine example of cooperative management
bienunido.gov.ph. of marine areas based on ecological and
social considerations to improve the
effectiveness of the individual marine
DuGJan protected areas in restoring degraded
marine resources.
(Duero, Guindulman and Jagna) 2. Basdio Marine Sanctuary, Guindulman
Notable features: This 18.4-hectare marine
History and highlights of CRM experience sanctuary is a true community-based effort
The municipalities of Duero, Guindulman initiated by community leaders (barangay
and Jagna have joined forces by integrating council), farmers and fishers of Basdio,
their marine sanctuaries. The mayors of the which is regarded as one of Bohol’s poorest
three towns signed a memorandum of barangays. It is the community’s response
agreement in 2008 to establish and jointly
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Spanish regime, Duero boasts a
panoramic view of the sea and Bohol’s
coastline on one side, and rice
paddies, corn fields, coconut and
banana groves, and heritage houses
on the other side.
b. Camp Verde, a historical site and the
last bastion of the Boholano insurgents
during World War II — A wooded cliff
fortified by the insurgents during the
Philippine-American war all through
Jagna, Bohol (cc-by nc sa miss_L) the Japanese occupation, the fort is
accessible only through one entrance.
to a common problem: Fishers in this 2. Guindulman
coastal community, like many others in a. Bituon Beach Resort, a resort with 11
Bohol, have suffered declining resources native bungalows and a good view of
and poor fish catch in recent years due to the Bohol Sea.
serious degradation of fishery resources 3. Jagna
by destructive fishing. Having limited a. Dive sites – Jagna’s waters are rich in
access to productive land and reliable nutrients carried by Mindanao Sea
water supply and thus heavily dependent currents, the result of the mixing of
on the sea for food and income, they have China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. This
no option but to protect their source of nurtures a rich marine life, including
livelihood. They have organized themselves lush coral formations and teeming fish
into the Basdio Farmers and Fishermen populations, notably sting rays (locally
Association, which aims to improve the called “sanga,” which abound during
quality of life of their community through the summer months and are
income-generating projects. They are also considered a delicacy in the town,
overseeing the operations of the “Coral Sea eaten raw or dried). The sting ray is
and Seascape Tour” in Guindulman town, also Jagna’s “municipal fish.”
which features a visit to the marine b. Larapan to Nausok Point - The area is
sanctuary where guests are treated to the well known locally for its hard corals
sight of schools of fish feeding in their and a variety of tropical fishes,
habitat. A cliff overlooking the marine including hammerhead sharks and
sanctuary offers a bird’s eye view of the related species.
area’s rich marine life. c. Nausok Point to Pangdan, Canupao
3. Protected Double Barrier Reef, Jagna Point and Cantagay Point – These
Notable feature: This rare structure just places offer opportunities for
off the shores of Jagna is a protected zone snorkeling and scuba diving via beach
marked off by buoys where fishing and the entry. Sea snakes, hard and soft corals,
setting of anchors are strictly prohibited. and sea anemones are abundant in
The zone is off limits even to local fishers. the area. Sea snakes can also be found
here, especially at Nausok Point.
Other attractions and points of interest d. Roxas Park – Just 15 minutes from
1. Duero Jagna, the park features two mountain
a. Scenic land and seascape — An old spring-fed swimming pools and
town founded in 1862 during the serves as take-off point for outrigger

boat excursions to the nearby volcanic Notable features: Owned by the
island of Camigan. International Deaf Education Association,
e. Birhen sa Barangay Shrine – This this establishment has mostly hearing
national shrine is located in Pangdan, impaired employees and uses its income
a walking distance from the municipal to help pay for the education of around
building. It is also a protected 300 hearing impaired children in Bohol.
municipal park.
f. Lonoy Martyr Site — This historical site For more information and to arrange visits,
where Filipino revolutionists led by contact Engr Gerry V. Araneta, MPDC-Jagna, tel.
Capt. Gregorio “Goyo” Caseñas fought (038) 238 2916, Email mpdc_jagnabohol@yahoo.com.
American invaders in 1891. It is also
known for its clear and cool springs
and swimming pool. Inabanga
g. St. Michael Church – This centuries-
old church that serves is one of the History and highlights of CRM experience
oldest and biggest in Bohol. It was built The municipality of Inabanga first
through forced labor and completed implemented coastal resource management in
in 1808. 1995. In 1997, the local government entered
h. Ilihan Shrine – This is a pilgrimage into a memorandum of agreement with the
site with a nice view of Mindanao Sea, United States Agency for International
especially during the evening. Development/Department of Environment and
i. Gateway to Cagayan de Oro – Jagna Natural Resources Coastal Resource
is a gateway between Central Visayas Management Project, which paved the way for
and Mindanao, offering ferry services the municipality to receive technical assistance
to Cagayan de Oro City three times a from the Project. To complement their coastal
week resource management activities, the local
government proposed and got funding for the
Getting there Inabanga Resource Rehabilitation and
*From Manila – By air (Philippine Airlines) to Development Project from the Community-
Tagbilaran, then 1-2 hours overland to Jagna by Based Resource Management Project of the
Jagna Dory Transit, Duero Transit, St. Jude Trans Philippine government and World Bank, which
or private vehicle. included natural resource management, upland
*From Cebu – About 1.5-2 hours by sea to rehabilitation and development, coastal
Tagbilaran City on SuperCat, OceanJet or rehabilitation and development, support
Weesam Express, then 1-2 hours land trip to livelihood and small-scale infrastructure.
Jagna by Jagna Dory Transit, Duero Transit, St. In 2001, the local government adopted a
Jude Trans or private vehicle 5-year coastal resource management plan,
simultaneously launching an information
Recommended length of stay – 5 days campaign on coastal resource management and
a strong offensive against fishery law violators.
Visitor services Municipal and barangay fisheries and aquatic
*Accommodations resource management councils were formed,
1. Domene Kaw Pension House, tel. (038) 238 and the Fish Wardens Association, which
2127; Email domene_kaw@yahoo.com.ph; enforced laws against illegal fishers, was
Web site domenkaw.com organized.
2. IDEA Pension House, Hotel and Garden In 2002, Inabanga became the first local
Café, tel. (038) 531 0030 government unit in the Philippines to have been
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Hambongan marine protected area, Inabanga, Bohol
certified by the Department of Environment and Management measures also include the
Natural Resources as having achieved Level 1 following:
benchmarks for coastal resource management. 1. Marine protected areas for fish and
This was soon followed by an award for then seagrass;
Mayor Josephine Socorro Jumamoy from the 2. Mangrove plantations/rehabilitation in 21
Coastal Resource Management Achievers coastal barangays;
Awards program of the Bureau of Fisheries and 3. Performance awards for local police
Aquatic Resources in Region 7. In 2004, the officers (the Philippine National Police
municipality received a Philippine Wetlands Regional Internal Affairs Service Office
Conservation Award and was chosen to named the Inabanga Police as “Best Police
represent the Philippines in the International Station” for two consecutive years in 2000-
Wetlands Conservation Awards. 01);
In 2003, the local government adopted an 4. Comprehensive coastal resource
ordinance providing for incentives for coastal conservation focused on marine
law enforcers. Under this incentive scheme, ornamental fish trading under the Marine
apprehending officers are given 30% and deputy Aquarium Market Transformation Initiative.
fish wardens 15% of all fines and penalties Through this initiative, Inabanga became
collected from fishery law violators, with 50% part of the Marine Aquarium Council
going to a municipal trust fund and the rest to certification system for marine ornamental
the operation and maintenance of the patrol fish, which ensures that ornamental fish
boat. collected by local fishers meet collection,

fishing and holding as well as environment
and fisheries management standards.
5. 5-year coastal resource management plan
for 2006-10 (assisted by the Marine
Aquarium Market Transformation
Initiative)
In 2007, Inabanga was certified by the
Department of Environment and Natural
Resources as having achieved Level 2
benchmarks for coastal resource management.
CRM projects and best time to visit One Town One Product Center, Inabanga, Bohol
1. Hambongan marine protected area – April
to September
2. Marine Aquairum Market Transformation
Initiative Marine Ornamental Trading Site,
Hambogan – January to September

1. One Town One Product Center, displaying
the century-old raffia weaving tradition of
Inabanga
2. Longest hand-woven raffia fabric
3. Francisco Dagohoy Park with the century-
old acacia tree
4. Inabanga River cruising
5. Historic church (where the Francisco
Dagohoy revolt started)
Getting there
*From Manila – by air or sea to Tagbilaran; 72
kilometers overland from Tagbilaran to Inabanga
*From Cebu – by air or sea to Tagbilaran or
Tubigon, then overland to Inabanga Wahig River, Inabanga, Bohol
Visitor services
*Accommodations: There are no commercial
accommodations available in Inabanga. Visitors
are advised to stay in Tubigon, 20 minutes
overland from Inabanga. Call tel. (038) 512
9900/9088 for information.
*Boat rental to Hambongan marine protected
area – Php450/trip
*Van rental, Tagbilaran-Inabanga – Php3,000;
Tubigon-Inabanga – Php2,000 Dagohoy River Park, Inabanga, Bohol
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Lila, Bohol
*Meals – Php300/person/day assessment revealed that Lila’s municipal waters

*Diving fees: were overfished and suffering from serious
1. Basic fee – Php100/person/dive damage to fish habitats. In 2001, with
2. With still camera – Php300/person/dive assistance from the non-governmental
3. With video camera – Php500/person/dive organization PROCESS, Lila conducted a
*Snorkeling fee – Php50/person participatory coastal resource assessment,
which validated the 1998 findings. This
Visits can be arranged through the Office of the prompted the local government unit to establish
Mayor, tel. (038) 518 9088/0615; look for a number of marine sanctuaries in Barangays
Annabelle Petalcorin. Or Office of the Governor, Banban, Bonkokan Ubos, Malinao East,
tel. (032) 501 9912/9072; look for Boyet Nagsulay, Poblacion, Catugasan, Lomanoy and
Bongcales. Tiguis/Taug). Today, fishers are reporting
improved fish catch, with indications of an
apparent recovery of major fish habitats.
Lila
History and highlights of coastal resource Marine sanctuaries in Barangays Taug, Tuguis,
management experience Catugasan, Poblacion, Nagsulay, Malinao East
A major decline in fish catch experienced and Bonkokan Ubos (11-hectare in each of the 7
by fishers in Lila in the mid-1990s was confirmed barangays) – year round
by a resource assessment by the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in 1998. The

Other attractions and points of interest 1. When the project ended, the program was
Irrigation canal used as water slides continued by the local government, which
prioritized the establishment and management
Getting there of fish sanctuaries and marine parks.
*From Manila – by plane or boat to Tagbilaran In 1995, the Bureau of FIsheries and Aquatic
City; take bus, jeep or van from Tagbilaran City Resources began implementing in the
to Lila municipality the Small Island Agricultural
*From Cebu – by ferry or fastcraft to Tagbilaran Support Services Program (SMISLE), with coastal
City; take, jeep bus or van from Tagbilaran to resource management as a centerpiece
Lila component. Initially, SMISLE applied the
provisions of Presidential Decree 704 (Philippine
Visits can be arranged through the municipal Fisheries Code of 1975). Three years later, when
local government unit, tel. (038) 536 5012, (038) the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 was signed
536 5188; fax (038) 536 5012. There are no into law, SMISLE shifted its focus to building
commercial accommodations available locally local capacities for coastal resource
– ask the local government unit for other options. management, a strategy that reaped for the
municipality several awards for having some of
best coastal management initiatives in the
President Carlos P. Garcia Philippines. SMISLE assistance ended in
December 1999 with a mangrove forestation
and reforestation exit program that was
implemented through the Department of
Coastal resource management was first
Environment and Natural Resources Community
implemented in President Carlos P. Garcia in
Environment and Natural Resources Office with
1983 under the Central Visayas Regional Project
technical assistance from the fisheries bureau.
Aguining marine protected area, President Carlos P. Garcia, Bohol
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the highest number of marine protected areas
in all of Bohol. Task Force Kalikupan is
responsible for law enforcement, including the
protection of the town’s 17 marine protected
areas. It is a member of the Coastal Law
Enforcement Council of the Province of Bohol.
Protection has restored coral reef health
in the marine protected areas and adjacent
seas, and consequently resulted in better fish
catch and incomes for small fishers.
Batarya, Butan Island, President Carlos P. Garcia, Bohol CRM projects and best time to visit
1. Bantigue Marine Sanctuary, Barangay Butan
– March to June
Notable features: Diverse coral and fish
species, fish feeding
2. Aguining Marine Sanctuary, Barangay
Aguining
Notable features: Watch tower overlooking
Bohol Sea; the trail leading to the watch
tower is challenging but enjoyable; rich
marine life, including schools of Russel
snapper, barracuda, mangrove snapper, and
three species of giant clams, among many
others; nice view of a rock formation with
the Kabangkalan mountain range as
backdrop.

1. Tilmobo Island, with a distinctive
“mushroom structure.” During low tide, a
shoreline emerges underneath the island,
Bantigue marine protected area guardhouse, President which is known as a breeding ground of
Carlos P. Garcia, Bohol (A Sia, 2008) spiny lobsters, yellow bellied sea snakes,
common sea snakes and three species of
This exit program focused on the President marine birds (December). During high tide,
Carlos P. Garcia United Women Multi-Purpose the “simbahan” – an opening that looks
Cooperative and was named “The Best in Gender like a church window – will turn into an
Development Program Implementation” in the underground pool of water. The island has
Philippines. eight unexplored and four explored caves,
Through the years, the local government and for divers, a spectacular underwater
has continued to support coastal resource panorama of marine flora and fauna. Best
management. In 2006, it enacted a fisheries time to visit is from February to October.
and coastal resource management code. It has 2. Batarya, Butan Island, with a formation of
also adopted a “Clean and Green” ordinance rocks piled on top of each other. The lower
and created several marine protected areas, part of the slope forms a 100-meter shore.
giving the municipality the distinction of having

Best time to visit is from February to By boat via Tubigon: At Pier 3, board a vessel
October. bound for Tubigon, where you can either
3. Pitogo Bay, the main gateway between take the Talibon-Ubay route or the Tubigon-
Ubay town and President Carlos P. Garcia. Tagbilaran-Jagna-Ubay, then travel by sea
The Bay is protected by Budlaan Island, to President Carlos P. Garcia.
providing shelter for boats during *From Tagbilaran – overland to Ubay, then by
inclement weather. sea to President Carlos P. Garcia.
*From Bato, Leyte or Maasin City, Southern Leyte
Getting there - Take outrigger motorboat bound for Ubay that
The main gateway to President Carlos P. passes through Pitogo Port, President Carlos P.
Garcia is Ubay, Bohol. You can catch one of Garcia.
several outrigger boat trips that leave Ubay Port
for Pitogo Port between 7:30am and 12pm, or Recommended length of stay: 5 days
one that leaves at 4pm. Another option is to Suggested itinerary:
take a 5-minute boat trip from Tapal Wharf to Day 1. Marine sanctuary tour: Bantigue
Popoo Wharf in President Carlos P. Garcia, then marine sanctuary, Basiao marine
take a motorcycle ride to the island’s town sanctuary, Aguining marine sanctuary
center. (fish feeding, marine safari)
*From Manila: Day 2. Spelunking: Tilmobo Island caves
By air via Cebu – Take one of several daily Day 3. Snorkeling and diving: Tilmobo Island
flights from Manila to Cebu, then J&N Day 4. Island hopping: Butan Stone Pillars,
Shipping at Cebu City’s Pier 1 bound for Butan Island; Danajon seaweed
Ubay, then take outrigger motorboat to farms, Dawahon Island; swimming at
President Carlos P. Garcia. Other options Visayas Breeze Resort
for travel between Cebu and President Day 5. Town tour: Hike or motor around
Carlos P. Garcia are listed under “From Pitogo and Aguining and interact with
Cebu” below. the locals
By air via Tagbilaran – Take one of three
daily flights from Manila to Tagbilaran, Visitor services
then travel by land to Ubay and take *Accommodations
outrigger motorboat to President Carlos P. 1. Visayas Breeze Resort, Aguining Point
Garcia. (cottages), Php1,800/day (up to 2 persons);
By bus via RoRo – Take a bus at the Araneta Email: robertegrigsby@yahoo.com,
Center Terminal, Cubao for Ubay, which will info@vbresort.com. Check also the resort’s
take you through Bicol, Samar, Leyte, and website: VisayasBreezeResort.com
all the way to Ubay through the RoRo 2. Homestay program - Contact: Office of the
system. From Ubay take outrigger Municipal Mayor, tel. (038) 519 2010 /
motorboat to President Carlos P. Garcia. (0917) 306 5888
*From Cebu: *Boat fare:
Direct ferry service: At Looc Mandaue 1. Ubay Port to Pitogo Port – Php50.00/person
(under the old Mactan-Mandaue Bridge), take (regular trip); rates for special trips must
a three hour ferry service direct to Pitogo Port be negotiated with boat operator
in President Carlos P. Garcia. 2. Tapal Wharf (Ubay) to Popoo Wharf
By boat via Ubay: At Pier 1, take J&N (President Carlos P. Garcia) – Php15/person
Shipping bound for Ubay, then travel by sea (regular trip) or Php75/person (special day
from Ubay Port to President Carlos P. Garcia. trip; rates for night trips must be
negotiated with boat operator)
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Mangove co-management area, Talibon, Bohol
*Boat rental (island hopping) – negotiable 6. Establishment of marine protected areas

*Motorcycle rental – Php300/day (excluding at Barangays Nocnocan, Cataban and Sag
driver and gasoline) 7. Fisheries and aquatic resource
*Meals, typically not more than Php100/person/ management council orientation for the
meal local government and stakeholders
*Users’ fees – marine sanctuary, Php150/person 8. Marine protected area orientation
forgovernment staff and stakeholders
Visits can be arranged through the Office of the 9. Series of consultations to formulate
Mayor, tel (038) 519 2010 / (0917) 306 5888. Or coastal management and marine
Office of the Vice Mayor, tel. (038) 519 2010 / protected area management plans;
(0908) 761 4709; Email: ondong_abad@yahoo.com. Or adoption of plans by the municipal council
Municipal Agriculturist and Coastal Resource 10. Information, education and
Management Coordinator Gaudencio Lagura, tel. communication
(038) 519 2010 / (0915) 756 6195. Look for 11. Establishment of the Talibon Fisheries and
David Cruz, CRM Study Tour Guide. Coastal Resource Management
Interpretive Center to serve as information
and education hub for the protection and
Talibon management Danajon Bank
12. Adoption by the municipal council of the
Talibon Fisheries Code of 2005
History and highlights of CRM experience 13. Implementation of the Talibon Mangrove
The municipality of Talibon has Co-management Project (with the
institutionalized coastal resource management Department of Environment and Natural
following a process that included the following Resources and stakeholder communities)
activities: 14. Mariculture (fish cage, oyster and seaweed
1. Coastal resource management planning culture)
workshop 15. Fishery law enforcement
2. Marine protected area management
planning workshop CRM projects and best time to visit
3. Coastal law enforcement assessment 1. Talibon Fisheries and Coastal Resource
workshop and assistance to the Coastal Management Interpretive Center,
Law Enforcement Council of the 2 nd District Poblacion – year round
of Bohol Notable features: The Center serves as the
4. Fisheries baseline assessment hub of information, education,
5. Marine protected area baseline communication, trainings and outreach
assessment activities related to coastal management

Talibon, Bohol
and environmental conservation in Danajon By bus via RoRo system – Take bus at the
Bank. It houses a marine-themed exhibit Araneta Center Terminal, Cubao bound for
that includes a 3-meter by 6-meter 3D Bohol, which will take you through Bicol,
model of Danajon Bank, diorama and Samar, Leyte, and all the way to Talibon
exhibit panels explaining the importance through the RoRo system.
of Danajon Bank and critical management *From Cebu:
measures. By direct ferry service to Talibon
2. Talibon Mangrove Co-Management Area, By fastcraft or regular ferry service via
Barangays San Agustin, San Roque, Tagbilaran or Tubigon, then overland to
Balintawak and San Isidro – year round Talibon
Notable features: A 580-hectare mangrove *From Tagbilaran – overland to Talibon
forest; a 2-kilometer boardwalk allows *From Bato, Leyte or Maasin City, Southern Leyte
visitors to explore parts of the forest and - Take outrigger motorboat bound for Ubay, then
acquaint themselves with the different overland to Talibon
mangrove species occurring there.
3. Bongan watch tower, Bongan sand bar – Recommended length of stay: 3-5 days
during the dry season, typically in March
to June Visitor services
*Accommodations
Other attractions and points of interest 1. Berachah Inland Resort & Recreation Center
1. Jayveeh Long Beach Resort (dorm type room at Php250/person to
2. Jayveeh Dive Site deluxe rooms at Php1,500/room)
3. Berachah Inland Resort 2. Talibon Pension House (from dorm type
4. Raffia hats room at Php75/pax to suite rooms at
5. Seahorses Php1,200/room)
6. Siganid or Rabbitfish (Danggit) 3. Water Gate Tourist Inn & Restaurant (from
standard single room at Php600 to family
Getting there room at Php1,600)
*From Manila: *Meals – typically Php75-200/person/meal
By air via Cebu – Take one of several daily
flights from Manila to Cebu. From Cebu, Visits can be arranged through the Office of the
travel directly to Talibon by ferry, or via Mayor, tel. (038) 515 0051. Or contact P/Supt
Tubigon or Tagbilaran by fast craft or Juanario A Item (Ret) or Virginia Item, tel. (038)
regular ferry service. 515-0078 / (0917) 304 1895; Email:
By air via Tagbilaran – Take one of three ja_item@yahoo.com.
daily flights from Manila to Tagbilaran,
then travel by land to Talibon.
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Marine Aquarium Council “certified” aquarium fish collection at Batasan Island, Tubigon, Bohol (J. Unson, 2006)
Tubigon ordinance. For close to 10 years it served as the

umbrella program for all stakeholders, including
resource users and groups and individuals who
History and highlights of CRM experience participate in the management process. In 2009,
Coastal resource management in the the Tubigon coastal resource management code
municipality of Tubigon started in 1992 as a and management plan were revised and
law enforcement program (Bantay Dagat) updated to better respond to the needs,
responding to the call of marginal fishers for demands and aspirations of the sector.
government to stop rampant destructive and Today, Tubigon’s coastal resource
illegal fishing in the town. In the years that management program is considered as one of
followed, concerned groups and non- the best local government initiatives in the
governmental organizations introduced and country, garnering for the municipality and its
implemented various coastal resource partners several awards and recognitions.
management projects, mostly independently of Among these was the Presidential Award for
each other. Overlapping interventions caused Outstanding Small Fisherfolks received by the
confusion and sometimes conflict among Maca-as Small Fisherfolk Association. The
intended beneficiaries, leading to the failure of Batasan Marine Ornamental Collectors
several projects. Association, meanwhile, became the first
The local government sought to remedy marine ornamental collectors’ group to be
the situation by launching its own version of a certified by the Hawaii-based Marine Aquarium
comprehensive coastal resource management Council for their initiatives to promote
program in 2000. The program was based on a sustainable aquarium trade.
comprehensive coastal resource management
plan that was officially adopted by municipal

CRM projects and best time to visit Pangapasan Island – March to June; October
1. Man made mangrove forest, Batasan Island to January
– March to June; October to January Notable features: Initiated in 2000 with
Notable features: 50-hectare fully grown support from the Local Government
mangrove forest consisting of 100 blocks Development Foundation.
of plantation stretching to 3 kilometers.
Managed by the Batasan Planters Other attractions and points of interest
Association, the forest was first 1. Annual “Tanda Festival” celebrating the
established in the 1980s through a annual town fiesta (May 6-15) and
reforestation program of the DENR. showcasing three major activities, namely:
2. Batasan marine protected area, Batasan a. The Tanda Agro-Industrial Trade Fair
Island – March to June; October to January and Cultural Heritage Exhibit
Notable features: This 21-hectare marine b. Search for “Anyag sa Tubigon”
protected area was established in 1999 c. “Bolong Emang” street dancing
with support from Haribon Foundation. It competition
is managed jointly by a people’s 2. St. Isidore the Farmer Church – a wall to
organization and the barangay. wall ceiling mural, the only one of its kind
3. Batasan aquarium fish collection and in Bohol, distinguishes this church from
trade, Batasan Island – March to June; many other old stone churches in the island
October to January province.
Notable features: Certified by the Marine 3. Craft Village showcasing the traditional
Aquarium Council for its sustainable raffia loom weaving industry pioneered and
management efforts, the Batasan led by the Tubigon Loom Weavers Multi
aquarium fish industry produces some of Purpose Cooperative.
the world’s best-selling tropical fishes and 4. Ilijan Hill – known among locals for its
marine ornamentals, including the Green enchanted folklore, this site has been
Mandarin fish, a rare aquarium fish popular declared by the local government as a flora
among marine aquarium enthusiasts and and fauna sanctuary. A stone outcropping
hobbyists. thickly covered by vegetation offers hilltop
4. Bilang-bilangan marine protected area, panoramic views and cliff climbing.
Bilang-bilangan Island – March to June; Note: Tubigon is the main gateway between
October to January northern Bohol and Cebu City. This 1st class
Notable features: Established in 1999 with municipality is also considered as the
support from the Haribon Foundation, this trading and commercial hub in this part of
6-hectare commuity-managed marine
protected area is one of the better Marine Aquarium Council “certified” aquarium fish
collection at Batasan Island, Tubigon, Bohol (J. Unson,
managed and intact coral reefs in the
2006)
municipality, with 85% coral cover.
5. Dumog and Ubay sandbars and marine
protected areas – March to June; October
to January
Notable features: White sand dunes, crystal
clear waters, lush seagrass beds and
beautiful reefs and coral formations.
6. Grouper breeder and blue crab breeding in
natural captivity/grouper culture project,
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Bohol and is connected to all points of the
province through its major arteries.
Getting there
*From Manila:
By air via Tagbilaran – Take one of three
then travel overland to Talibon.
By boat via Tagbilaran, then overland to
Tubigon
By air via Cebu – Take one of several daily Dumog sandbar and marine protected area, Tubigon,
flights from Manila to Cebu, then travel by Bohol
commuter ferry to Tubigon (there are 10
trips (2 hours) daily from Cebu to Tubigon) 4. TMR Pension House (A/C rooms from
*From Cebu: Php700; fan rooms for Php550), tel. (038)
By direct ferry service to Tubigon (there 237 2473
are 10 trips (2 hours) daily from Cebu to 5. Ligaya’s Pension House, tel. (038) 508
Tubigon) 8800, Email: ligaya@tubigon.com,
*From Tagbilaran – overland to Talibon website: tubigon.com
*From Bato, Leyte or Maasin City, Southern Leyte 6. Drossgold Pension House (A/C rooms from
- Take outrigger motorboat bound for Ubay, then Php650), tel. (038) 237 2605
overland to Talibon 7. Mary’s Mini Hotel (A/C rooms from
*From Davao: Php800), tel. (038) 508 8106
By land and sea travel through Cagayan de *Van rental, Php3,500/day
Oro City or Nasipit port connecting to Jagna *Boat rental for island hopping tours, Php3,500/
or Tagbilaran Ports, the overland to day
Tubigon. *Meals – Php150/person/meal
By air via Cebu.
Visits can be arranged through Municipal Tourism
Recommended length of stay: 2 days Officer-Designate Angelita Rabor, Municipal
Tourism Office, Tubigon, Bohol, tel. (038) 508
Visitor services 8496, fax (038) 508 8222/8189, Email:
*Accommodations litarabor@yahoo.com.
1. Matabao Beach Resort (from Php400 for a
twin-sharing fan room to Php1,500 for an
A/C family room for up to 4 persons), tel. Ubay
(038) 508 2580
2. The Monina’s Midtown Inn and Restaurant History and highlights of CRM experience
(from Php1,200/standard room to The municipality of Ubay has
Php3,000/family room), tel. (038) 508 8499 institutionalized coastal resource management
/ 237 2890 fax (038) 508 8140, Email: following a process that included the following
dmoninamidtowninn@yahoo.com, activities:
website: www.dmonina-rm.com 1. Creation of technical working group
3. LHT Pension (A/C rooms from Php950), tel. 2. Participatory coastal resource
(038) 508 8217 assessment
3. Basic coastal law enforcement course
and sub-courses related to

enforcement of municipal fishery 11. Ubay Pier – Nautical Highway
ordinance 12. Soil-water Research & Demonstration
4. Formulation and adoption of coastal Station
resource management plan 13. Ubay Seed Farm
5. Implementation of coastal resource
management plan Getting there
6. Establishment of marine protected *From Manila:
areas By air via Cebu – Take one of several daily
7. Creation of coastal resource flights from Manila to Cebu. From Cebu,
management office travel by ferry Ubay (6 hours), or by fast
Ubay’s technical personnel have been craft or regular ferry to Tagbilaran, then
invited to share their coastal resource overland to Ubay (2 hours). Or by regular
management experience at several events ferry to Talibon then overland to Ubay (1
around the country (Leyte provinces, Surigao del hour), or regular ferry or fast craft to
Norte, Surigao del Sur, Camiguin, Dumaguete, Tubigon then overland to Ubay (1.5 hours).
and Cebu) and Thailand. By air via Tagbilaran – Take one of three
CRM projects then travel by land to Ubay (2 hours).
1. Ubay Brackish Fish Farm Aquasiliviculture, By bus via RoRo (nautical highway) – This
Poblacion – year round route will take you from the Pasay bus
2. Ubay Brackish Fish Farm Tilapia Hatchery, terminal through Bicol, Samar and Leyte
Calanggaman– year round all the way to Ubay (24 hours)
3. Oyster Farm (managed by the provincial *From Cebu:
government of Bohol), Pangpang, San Isidro By ferry direct to Ubay (6 hours)
4. Bangus fish cage (assisted by the Bureau By ferry service to Talibon or Tubigon, then
of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources), overland to Ubay
Humay-humay By fastcraft or regular ferry service via
5. Freshwater fish cage, Calanggaman/ Tagbilaran or Tubigon, then overland to
Capayas Ubay
6. Sinandigan marine protected area *From Tagbilaran – overland to Ubay (2 hours)
7. Humay-humay marine protected area *From Bato, Leyte or Maasin City, Southern Leyte
8. Seaweed farm, Pangpang – By outrigger motorboat direct to Ubay (2.5
9. Coastal resource management office, hours)
Fatima *From Cagayan de Oro - By boat via Tagbilaran
(10 hours, then 2 hours overland) or via Jagna
Other attractions and points of interest (5 hours, then 1 hour overland)
1. Kalipay Beach Resort, Tapal (low tide only) *From Nasipit, Agusan del Norte - By boat via
2. Amolat Beach Resort, Cagting Jagna (5 hours)
3. Sinandigan Beach Resort, Sinandigan *From Camiguin – By boat via Jagna (3 hours)
4. Ubay Stock Farm
5. Central Experiment Station Visitor services
6. Philippine Coconut Authority *Accommodations (for more information,
7. Philippine Carabao Center please call the Coastal Resource Management
8. National Irrigation Administration- Office Secretariat, tel. (038) 518 0513
Capayas and Bayongan Dam 1. JCR Inn
9. Marcela Farma 2. GV Pension
10. Kiddies Farm 3. J&N Lodge
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Alcoy Reef, Alcoy, Cebu
4. Residence Petra CEBU

5. Baybayon Pension
6. Casa Besas Alcoy
7. Kalipay Beach Resort
8. Bryan Lodge History and highlights of CRM experience
*Van/SUV rental – Php7,000/day Alcoy began its involvement in coastal
*Outrigger motorboat rental – Php3,500/day resource management through a participatory
(excluding fuel) coastal resource assessment in 2000, followed
soon after by the formulation of a coastal
V isits can be arranged through the following resource management plan. Its 5-year coastal
local government/Bureau of Fisheries and resource management plan (2002-06) was
Aquatic Resources personnel: Alpios Delima, tel. adopted in 2002 through a municipal resolution.
(0916) 284 0992, Email: jojodlm@yahoo.com; That same year, a 22.6-hectare marine protected
Allan Abad, tel. (0905) 811 1641, Email: area was established in Barangays Daan
anabad0509@yahoo.com; Roselle Hilot, (0909) Lungsod and Guiwang; its management plan
792 6574; Ralph Lagura, tel. (0918) 511 2361. was adopted in 2004.
Or Fax (038) 518 0513, Email: Other initiatives undertaken by the local
crmoubaybohol@yahoo.com. government under its coastal resource
management management plan are deputation
of fish wardens, fish and coral monitoring in
the marine protected area, fishers’ registration,
gear and boat registration, and foreshore
inventory.

CRM project and best time to visit Badian
1. Marine protected area in Daan Lungsod and
Guiwang – March to May
Notable features: coral transplantation History and highlights of CRM experience
with Tridacna gigas from Bolinao, The Municipality of Badian had its formal
Pangasinan experience in coastal management during the
mid-80’s when it was chosen as a site of the
Other attractions and points of interest Central Visayas Regional Projects-1 (CVRP 1,
1. Nug-as forest and forest garden – more Rural). CVRP 1 was implemented by the Regional
than 600 hectares of primary growth Project Office of CVRP under the supervision of
limestone forest and home to various the National Economic and Development
endemic and endangered flora and fauna, Authority with funding from the World Bank. Its
such as the Black shama or “siloy” and the nearshore fisheries components were
very elusive and tiny Cebu flower pecker, implemented in seven coastal barangays:
as well as the endangered tree species Cebu Bugas, Manduyong, Malhiao, Zaragosa, Lambug,
cinnamon and rare pitcher plants, Malabago, Bato and Hinablan. Component
medenilla plants and lady slipper. The activities included artificial reef establishment,
forest is protected by deputized members mangrove reforestation, and coral reef
of a people’s organization. management and fish sanctuary, with
community organizing coming close to project
Getting there termination.
*From Manila and other areas – by plane or In the early part of the 1990s, Badian
boat via Cebu City; from Cebu City, take bus or became a project site of the Coastal
van (South Bus Terminal) to Alcoy (2-3 hours) Environment Program of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, which
Recommended length of stay – 2 days covered the barangays of Bugas, Manduyong,
Malhiao and Zaragosa. Project activities
Visitor services included mangrove planting and reforestation,
*Accommodations coral reef management, seagrass management,
1. Bodo’s Bamboo Bar (A/C and non-A/C and institutional development.
rooms); tel. 032 483 9119; website: bbb- The Tambuyog Development Center came
alcoy.com in later with its Sustainable Coastal Area
2. Sola Homes (A/C and non-A/C rooms), tel. Development Project in Barangay Zaragosa,
(032) 483 9065 Malhiao, and Manduyong.
3. La Aurea’s Pension (A/C rooms), tel. (032) In 2000, through technical support of the
483 9358 United States Agency for International
*Van rental – Php4,000/day (up to 18 persons) Development/Department of Environment and
*Meals – Php100/person/meal (average) Natural Resources Coastal Resource
Management Project, the local government unit
Visits can be arranged through Richard Gonzales, adopted coastal management as a basic service.
Tourism Officer, tel. (032) 483 9183-85 / (0918) The Coastal Resource Management Project
287 4023; fax 032 483 9183; Email assisted Badian in participatory resource
munalcoy@yahoo.com. assessment and management planning, which
resulted in the formulation of a 5-year
comprehensive municipal coastal resource
management plan covering the period 2001-
2005.
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On August 10, 2001, Project GITIB, a Notable features: Controversial mariculture
Php19.93-million community-based resource project consisting of 40 cages
management project, was approved and funded
through World Bank’s loan-grant-equity Other attractions and points of interest
financing facility. GITIB-DAGAT, one of its 1. Matutinao River, Matutinao — Hall Of
components, focused on the establishment of Fame Awardee (Cleanest Inland Bodies of
a marine and seagrass sanctuary and Water: River Category in the Phils – 2002)
community organizing in Barangays Lambug, 2. Kawasan Falls, Matutinao – 11 multi-tiered
Bato, Hinablan and Matutinao. falls distributed in 3 levels.
The local government unit has assigned an 3. Kabokalan Springs, Sulsogan-Matutinao –
agricultural technologist to coordinate all spring water with an outflow of one cubic
fisheries and coastal resource management- meter per second, reported to have a cave
related projects and activities. Development full of stalagmites and stalactites.
partners have been identified and their technical 4. Mini-Hydro-Electric Power Plant,
assistance enlisted to support the sustainability Matutinao – known as a model of an
and expansion of coastal management in ecosystem with multiple use.
Badian. 5. Osmena Peak, Patong - highest mountain
peak in Cebu with reddish rock outgrowths
CRM projects and best time to visit at its base. At 3,800 feet above sea level,
1. Fish Sanctuary, Zaragosa, Badian Bay– any it is ideal for mountain trekking.
time except during the southwest monsoon 6. Dragon-tailed Mountain, Santikon-Candiis
season, tropical depressions and low tide 7. An Enchanted KangSanto Springs, Banhigan
Notable features: Sanctuary was cited as – a fresh water spring that is connected to
one of the best managed reefs in the the sea thru the ‘Baba-Buaya” opening.
Philippines by PhilReef, Department of 8. Sima Springs, Poblacion – a winding blue
Environment and Natural Resources and lagoon covered with a mangrove canopy.
Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Ideal for boating/canoeing
Resource Development. 9. Battle Of Bugas Shrine, Bugas
2. Coral Gardens, Zaragosa, Tanon Strait - any 10. Mini-Hydro-Electric Power Plant, Basak
time except during the southwest monsoon 11. Yukbo Dagat Festival - an annual “Tribute
season, tropical depressions, and low tide. to the Sea” celebrated in June
Notable features: A large sandy spot at 30- 12. BANIG Festival – a celebration of the local
34 meters covered with Garden eels mat-weaving industry, coincides with the
3. Sunken Island, Lambug, Tanon Strait – year town fiesta (July)
round 13. Marine, livestock, vegetable products and
Notable features: Sunken Island was tropical fruits
declared a marine sanctuary in 2002 and is
co-managed by the Nagpakabanang Getting there
Mananagat sa Lambug. It is known for its *From Manila and Davao – by plane (one hour)
rich biodiversity, with numerous sightings to Mactan, then take taxi to Cebu City; or by
of various species such as Tuna, Bigeye boat (19 hours) to Cebu City, then overland (3
Trevally, Surgeon, Great Barracuda, hours)
Lionfish, Scorpionfish, Frogfish and – at *From Dumaguete City – by barge (30 minutes)
Lambug Beach and Bolokbolok – sea turtles to Bato, Samboan, then take bus (Ceres Liner)
and sea snakes. or van (1 hour) to Badian
4. Tanchan Floating Fish Cage, Manduyong,
Badian Bay – year round Recommended length of stay – 3-7 days

Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary, Cordova, Cebu
Visitor services 3. Telegram (TELECOME, BUTEL)

*Accommodations 4. Philpost
1. Kawasan Nature Park (cottages)
2. Badian Island Resort and Spa, Zaragoza, Visits can be arranged through the Badian
tel: (032) 475 1103; (032) 475 1101; Email Tourism Council, Mayor’s Office, tel. (032) 475
badiancebu@aol.com 9118; or CBRPRO-GITIB-Badian, Tourism
3. Cebu International Golf and Resort, Coordinator and Municipal Agriculture Officer
Lambug, website: badianhotel.com Jun Secuya, telefax (032) 475 9058; mobile
4. La Playa Beach Cottages, Matutinao (0915) 318 7075; Email junsecuya@yahoo.com;
5. Duque’s Place and Cottages, Matutinao, tel. turismo_badian@yahoo.com.
(0917) 245 0095
*Diving equipment and services
1. Badian Dive Center, Zaragosa, tel: (032) Cordova
475 1101-04
*Transport History and highlights of CRM experience
1. Rental car and vans The Cordova government established in
2. Public transport (CERES, Librando, GT 1991 a 15-hectare fish sanctuary off Gilutongan.
Express, Chan Transit, etc.) The area was protected for 5 years but then fell
*Catering can be arranged into neglect, except for one volunteer guard,
*Telecommunications Timoteo Menguito, who persisted in guarding
1. Landline and mobile phone services (Globe, it. In 1998, a technical working group organized
Smart, Sun, PLDT Public Calling Office, by United States Agency for International
Globelines) Development/Department of Environment and
2. Internet Natural Resources Coastal Resource
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Gilutongan Marine Sanctuary, Cordova, Cebu
Management Project laid out plans to manage users’ fee system that generates funds for its
the sanctuary. Amid resistance from local maintenance. Protection has improved the
fishers, protection was strengthened in 1999 condition of marine resources in the area.
when the local legislative council issued an A third sanctuary was set up in 2007, this
ordinance banning fishing and regulating diving time upon the recommendation of a fishers’
and snorkeling in the area. With this ordinance, group. This sanctuary, located near the mainland
the sanctuary was officially named the off Poblacion-Alegria has not yet earned income
Gilutongan Marine Sanctuary, and an from the users’ fee system, but protection is
environmental users’ fee system was put in apparent in the improved condition of its coral
place to regulate the entry of tourists in the cover. For tourists, it offers a more accessible
buffer zone as well as generate revenues to alternative to Gilutongan and Nalusuan, which
promote the sustainability of management entail crossing the Hilutungan Channel and
efforts in the sanctuary. Menguito was braving its strong currents and waves, especially
designated project director and officially tasked during the seasonal shift in weather (from
with protection and the implementation of habagat or southwest monsoon to amihan or
management programs. northeast monsoon) in October to December.
In its first full year of implementation, the
environmental users’ fee system raised CRM projects and best time to visit
Php300,000 for the sanctuary. Revenues have 1. Gilutongan marine sanctuary – January to
since increased significantly with the influx of September
tourists in the area, and are now ranging from 2. Nalusuan marine sanctuary – January to
Php3 million to Php 4 million annually. More September
importantly, considerable improvements in the 3. Poblacion-Alegria marine sanctuary – year
the area’s fish stocks, coral cover and overall round
marine life have been noted.
Encouraged by the success of the Other attractions and points of interest
Gilutongan sanctuary and acting on a proposal 1. Day-as Marine Habitat Village (features a
from the owner of nearby Nalusuan Islet, the wharf and boardwalk that sit on a
local government declared its second marine mangrove plantation overlooking the cities
sanctuary in 2002. The sanctuary covers 70 of Cebu and Mandaue) – year round, best
hectares of marine waters surrounding the at night
7,500-square meter Nalusuan Islet. Like 2. Cordova Dinagat Festival – 2 nd Sunday of
Gilutongan, this sanctuary has an environmental August every year

3. Kamampay Beach and Bakasi (a public Association received assistance from the
beach known for its linarang nga bakasi or German Development Service, which gave them
stewed eel) – year round funds for the construction of a guardhouse and
4. Century-old San Roque Parish Church and installation of radio communications. The
Convent – year round German Development Service also implemented
livelihood assistance projects such as swine and
Recommended length of stay – 1-2 days goat dispersal.
The United States Agency for International
Getting there Development/Department of Environment and
*From Manila and other areas – by plane to Natural Resources Coastal Resource
Mactan airport or boat to one of Cebu City’s Management Project, upon learning about the
ports, then overland (30 minutes from the need to raise awareness about coastal resource
airport, 45 minutes from the ports of Cebu City) management in Moalboal, launched an
to Cordova via the Marigondon route or Babag information, education and communication
route in Lapu-Lapu City campaign in the town. A series of coastal
management-related laws were enacted by the
Visitor services municipal council. These laws included:
*Accommodations declaration of Pescador Island as a marine park,
1. Cordova Reef Village Resort (032) 340 ban on spearfishing in marine reserves and
8991/ (032) 496 8050 destructive fishing in municipal waters,
2. Villa Asela (032) 231 7143 reactivation of the marine sanctuary in Tongo,
*Boat rental – Php4,000/day ban on the hunting of turtles and sharks, and
*Car rental – Php3,000/day ban on fishing, taking of clams and anchoring in
*Meals – from Php100-350/person/meal the marine sanctuaries in Basdiot and Saavedra.
Note: Visitors are advised to visit the Municipal A schedule of users’ fees was implemented for
Hall or the Barangay Hall of the village you’re divers and snorkelers in the Saavedra marine
visiting for any form assistance. sanctuary. The local government also adopted
a coastal resource management plan and
Visits can be arranged through Leonides “Lily” allocated an annual budget for its
Ator, tel. (032) 236 4194, mobile (0915) implementation.
911 9621, Email: mpdo@cordova.gov.ph or In October 2006, the local government
lily_ator@yahoo.com. adopted a municipality-wide users’ fee system.
To enhance fishery law enforcement in Moalboal
and southwest Cebu coastal towns, concerned
Moalboal local government units established a maritime
outpost manned by a team composed of the
History and highlights of CRM experience environment desk officer of Philippine National
In 1987, marine sanctuaries were Police, Maritime and deputized fish wardens.
established in Barangays Saavedra and Basdiot
under the Central Visayas Regional Project. CRM projects and best time to visit
When the Project ended in 1992, the community 1. Saavedra marine sanctuary – March to June
protected and managed the sanctuary. The local 2. Tongo marine sanctuary – March to June
government banned fishing and gathering of 3. Basdiot marine sanctuary – March to June
clams in the sanctuaries but enforcement of 4. Pescador Island marine park – March to
the law was left to the community. While the June
marine sanctuary in Basdiot was left 5. Tuble marine sanctuary – March to June
unattended, the Saavedra Fishermen’s 6. Balabagon sanctuary – March to June
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Other attractions and points of interest Recommended length of stay – 2 days
1. White sand beaches (Panagsama and
Basdaku), Basdiot and Saavedra Visits can be arranged through the Mayor’s Office
2. Beach Resorts in Panagsama, Basdiot, in Moalboal, tel. no. (032) 474-8204 / (032) 474-
Tuble and Saavedra 8203; Email: moalboalmunicipality@yahoo.com.
3. Dive sites:
a. Airplane wreck, Magpayong, Saavedra
b. Basdaku Pt., Saavedra Pilar
c. Dolphin House, Sitio Looc, Saavedra
d. Kasai Wall, Tuble
e. White House, Basdiot
Pilar, also known as Ponson Island and part
f. Oscar Cave, Basdiot
of the Camotes Group of Islands, started its
g. House Reef, Basdiot
coastal resource management program in 2003,
h. Talisay Pt, Basdiot
when the local government enacted its basic
i. Sampaguita, Basdiot
municipal fisheries ordinance. Since then, the
following initiatives have been undertaken:
Getting there
2005 – Pilar Municipal Marine Park established;
*From Manila – by sea or air to Cebu City; from
Camotes Sea Coastal Resource
Cebu City, 2.5 hours overland to Moalboal
Management Council organized with Pilar
*From Negros – by sea, from Tampi (Amlan) to
as member local government unit. The
Bato (Oslob, Cebu); overland to Moalboal via
marine park has been named as a finalist
Barili
Pilar Municipal Marine Park, Pilar, Cebu (V Lumbab/EcoGov-2)

Giant clam, Pilar Municipal Marine Park, Pilar, Cebu (V. Biophysical monitoring and evaluation event, May 2009,
Lumbab/EcoGov-2) Pilar Municipal Marine Park, Pilar, Cebu (V. Lumbab/
EcoGov-2)
in a national search for best managed Getting there

marine protected areas in the Philippines Pilar can be reached through Cebu City or
2006 - Pilar Coastal Law Enforcement Ormoc City.
Operational Plan formulated; municipal *From Cebu City take fast ferry to Poro, Camotes
fisheries and aquatic resource Islands, transfer by land to Tudela, then take a
management council organized pumpboat to Pilar. Alternatively, travel by land
2008 - Municipal mangrove management plan from Cebu City to Danao City, where you can
adopted take a pumpboat that goes directly to Pilar.
2009 – Municipal coastal resource management *From Ormoc City, there is a boat that goes
plan formulated and coastal resource directly to Pilar.
management ordinance enacted; basic
municipal fishery ordinance revised Recommended length of stay - 2-3 days
Suggested itinerary
CRM projects and best time to visit Day 1
1. Pilar Municipal Marine Park – year round Arrival and briefing
Island tour (ancestral houses; hike to
Other attractions and points of interest Rainforestation Project in Sitio Can-ugkay,
1. Can-ugkay Rainforestation Project, Brgy. Villahermosa; swim at Cawit white
Barangay Villahermosa (watershed sand beaches; Naukban Lagoon)
reforestation area) – year round Stroll at Pantalan (pier)
2. Naukban Lagoon, Brgy. San Isidro – year Day 2
round Swimming/snorkeling/scuba diving/
3. Ancestral houses (dating back to the mangrove tour at the PMMP
1800s) – year round Departure
4. White sand beaches at Cawit, Lanao,
Moabog and Montserrat – year round Visitor services
5. Barangay Dapdap Chapel (old church) – year *Accommodations
round 1. Awihaw Farmhouse (tourist inn)
6. Brgy. Biasong and Bandera Peak (highest 2. Coraza’s Cliffyard Resort (beach resort), tel.
point in the island) – year round (0910) 362 5735
3. Halikana Beach Resort, tel. (0919) 898 1192
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4. LPM Guesthouse (tourist inn), tel. (0918)
619 3084, (0921) 739 8696; Email
lpmguesthouse@yahoo.com
5. Maratas-Pore Beach Resort, tel. (0919) 449
2064
6. Miles View Beach Resort, tel. (0919) 451
8601
7. Rosita’s Pension House
*Boat rental to PMMP, Php500 (5-7 persons)
per day
*Scuba gear rental
*Meals, average Php130/persons/meal
*Jeep/multicab rental, Php800-1,500/day
*Tour guide, Php200/day
*Multi-media projector, Php1,000/day
Note: The local government unit charges an
entrance fee of Php50/person and a research
fee of Php1,000/research at the Pilar Municipal
Marine Park
Newly planted mangrove propagules, Poro, Cebu
V isits can be arranged through the Mayor’s
Office, Pilar, Cebu, tel. (032) 400-4023, or
through LMP Guesthouse, tel. (0918) 619 3084,
(0921) 739 8696; Email
lpmguesthouse@yahoo.com.
Poro
Since 2003, the municipality of Poro in the
Camotes Group of Islands has undertaken the
following coastal management initiatives: People’s organization members and other participants
at a mangrove planting activity, Poro, Cebu
1. Participatory coastal resource assessment
workshop
2. Formulation and adoption of Poro coastal Danao City and the municipalities of Pilar,
resource management plan Poro, San Francisco and Tudela
3. Establishment of Esperanza Marine 7. Marine protected area networking
Sanctuary 8. Yearly marine protected area and coastal
4. Establishment of Libertad Marine law enforcement forum
Sanctuary 9. Regular seaborne patrols
5. Organization of Poro Little Fish Wardens 10. Partnership and networking with people’s
now known as Young Environmental organizations (e.g. fishers’ associations) ,
Guardians of Poro local government units (especially
6. Affiliation to the Camotes Sea Coastal members of the Camotes Sea Coastal
Resource Management Council, which is Resource Management Council and
composed of 5 local government units: concerned barangays), private companies,

national government agencies (e.g. Bureau *From Ormoc City: Motorboat or shuttle ferry
of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, (1:00pm) to Esperanza, Poro
Resources, Department of Education) and Recommended length of stay - 3 days
others like Plan International and the
United States Agency for International Visitor services
Development/Deparment of Environment *Accommodations
and Natural Resources Philippine 1. My Little Island Hotel, tel. (032) 487 0095
Environmental Governance Project. 2. Jestreras’ Pension House, tel. (032) 497
0349 / (0918) 599 6530
CRM projects and best time to visit 3. Big Z Pension House, tel. (0920) 650 1132
1. Esperanza Marine Sanctuary – March to 4. Sea View Pension House, tel. (0927) 474
October 3893
2. Libertad Marine Sanctuary – November to *Motorboat rental (15 persons), Php1,500/day;
July (5 pax), Php600/day
3. Western Poblacion seaweed production *Paddleboat rental (3 persons), Php150/day
project and mangrove reforestation – *Jeep rental, Php1,500/day
March to July
4. Teguis mangrove reforestation – March to Visits can be arranged through the Mayor’s
November Office, tel. (032) 497 5654. Look for Abel
5. Daan Paz mangrove reforestation – March Garciano, Joy Tawil, Joel Gonzales, or Evangeline
to November Laguna.
6. Mactang seaweed production – March to
November
7. Paz seaweed production – March to Samboan
November
Other attractions and points of interest History and highlights of CRM experience
1. Panganuron Falls, Libertad The coastal resource management
2. Quarry View, Altavista initiative of the Samboan local government unit
3. Monkey Place in Pagsa began in the 1990s with the assistance of the
4. Bantayan sa Hari, Garrietta, Eastern Cebu Resource Management Office (later known
Poblacion as Community Development Outreach Project)
5. Mactang artifacts, Esperanza of the Cebu Provincial Government funded by
6. Tangub Cave, Pagsa the German Development Service. The project
7. Boho Rock Resort established the Colase Marine Sanctuary and
provided handheld radios, a patrol boat, marker
Getting there buoys and some supplemental livelihood
The main gateways to Poro are Cebu City projects to the fisherfolk organization managing
and Ormoc City the sanctuary. In 2000, with assistance from
*From Cebu City: Fast ferries offer the shortest the United States Agency for International
travel time to Poro, Camotes Islands; a ferry Development/Department of Environment and
leaves Pier 1 at 9:30am and another at 5:30pm. Natural Resoruces Coastal Resource
Or go to Ouano Wharf, Mandaue City, where a Management Project, the local government
motorboat leaves for Poro at 5:30am. Or travel conducted participatory coastal resource
by land to Danao City and take the Shuttle assessment in its coastal barangays and drafted
SuperFerry that leaves Danao City Pier for Poro its coastal resource management plan.
at 5:30am
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Ponong Hidden Lake, Samboan, Cebu
In 2002, the Coastal Conservation and Other attractions and points of interest
Education Foundation began implementing its 1. Diving and snorkeling at Barangays Colase,
Local Governance of Coastal Resource Tangbo, Dalahikan, Suba, San Sebastian
Management Project, which continued the (Bato) and Poblacion
efforts initiated by the Coastal Resource 2. 5-level Aguinid Waterfalls, Barangay
Management Project. The Foundation facilitated Tangbo
the finalization and adoption of Samboan’s 5- 3. Binalayan Falls (Triple Drop Falls),
year coastal resource management plan. Barangay Bonbon
The local government unit has also 4. Dau Falls, Barangay Suba Barangay Suba,
adopted a municipal comprehensive fisheries with a unique naturally shaped-tunnel
code. To promote program sustainability and 5. Ponong Hidden Lake — a closed
inter-local government partnership, Samboan brackishwater lagoon and habitat of the
works other local government units in southeast manolong, a kind of bird that hides from
Cebu through the Southeast Cebu Coastal hunters and predators by diving and staying
Resource Management Council. underwater for a long time without
surfacing.
CRM projects 6. Balay’g Sawa Falls, Sitio Calina-ay, Barangay
1. Samboan Marine Sanctuary, Barangay Poblacion – a small water falls with a big
Colase lagoon for swimming
Notable features: This 15.88-hectare 7. Mountain biking, riding and hiking on
marine sanctuary is considered as one of Calderon Highway
the best diving sites in Region 7. Sightings 8. Mt. Bartolina, Barangay Bulangsuran –
of dolphins, whales, and sharks have been highest peak in southern Cebu offering a
reported. vantage point to view two sides of Cebu:
eastward, the side facing Bohol Strait on
the East, and to the west, the side facing
Tañon Strait. From this vantage point, you

Terminal, stop at Lilo-an Santander, then take
tricycle going to Samboan.
*From Dumaguete City — by sea or air to
Dumaguete City; take a jeepney or tricycle to
Sibulan Wharf, take fast craft or pumboat going
to Lilo-an, Santander, Cebu wharf then take
tricycle going to Samboan
Visitor services
Dolphins at Samboan, Cebu *Accommodations
1. Fantasy Place (Php1,200-1,500/room)
can also see the islands of Bohol, Negros, 2. Gorion Beach Resort (Php600-1,200/room)
Siquijor, Mactan, Bantayan and Mindanao, 3. Demi’s Cottage (Php1,200/room)
and the rising and setting of the sun. *Local Transportation: Single motorbikes
9. Bato Wharf, Barangay San Sebastian — (habal-habal), public jeepneys, tricycles and
gateway to Negros Oriental, close enough tourist vans
to the neighboring island to see people on
the opposite shore. Visits can be arranged through the Mayor’s
10. Duyan-Duyan Cave, Barangay Camburoy Office, tel. (032) 516 2513/479 4073; Email
11. St Michael Archangel Church – one of the cebutripsandventures@yahoo.com. Look for Fe
oldest churches in Cebu, a Spanish-built Nellas.
church made of coral stones. The belfry
beside the church is also made of blocks of
coral stones. Better known locally as
watchtower because, in the old days, it NEGROS ORIENTAL
served to warn islanders of approaching
Moro invaders, the belfry stands on the Amlan
side of a hill about 65 meters above the
town and is the tallest and best preserved History and highlights of CRM experience
in Cebu. It is connected to the beach area Coastal resource management has been
by the 300-year-old St Jacob’s Ladder actively taking place in Amlan for over a decade,
(Escala de Jacobe), a flight of stone stairs beginning with the establishment of a marine
consisting of 147 steps build in 1878. sanctuary in 1996. Since then, another marine
12. Samboan World War II Volunteers sanctuary has been established, coastal
Monument, Barangay Poblacion resource management laws and plans have been
13. San Sebastian Stone Walls passed and updated, and a variety of programs
14. Spanish Boundary Post, Barangay Tangbo – have been implemented. Highlights of Amlan’s
a coral stone marker that used to delineate coastal resource management program include:
the boundary limit of the old Poblacion but Coastal resource management plan – First
now indicates the boundary between passed in 2000, with the assistance of the
Barangay Bonbon and Tangbo United States Agency for International
Development/Department of Environment
Getting there and Natural Resoruces Coastal Resource
*From Manila — by sea or air to Cebu City; from Management Project, and updated in 2007-
Cebu City via Cebu South bus Terminal, 3 hours 08, the coastal resource management plan
overland on Ceres, Rough Rider, Sun Rays bus serves as the guiding document for the
via Bato-Oslob. Or take a “V-hire” van at Citilink municipality’s coastal resource
management program.
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Comprehensive coastal resource to sustain and improve the coastal resource
management ordinance – This ordinance management program, and is also used as
provides the local legal basis for coastal a form of insurance.
resource management implementation in Information, education and communication
the municipality and has been successfully – Information, education and
enforced on numerous occasions. It communication campaigns are conducted
includes restrictions or prohibitions on in various settings such as schools and
commercial fishing, illegal fishing, marine barangay meeting areas to continue
sanctuary violations, sand and gravel educating community members about
quarrying, and more. important tenets of coastal resource
Tandayag Marine Sanctuary – Established management.
in 1996, this 6-hectare marine sanctuary Participatory coastal resource assessment
has seen dramatic improvement in fish – A participatory coastal resource
biomass, fish species present and other assessment was held with a variety of
indicators of reef and fishery health. The stakeholders to assess corals, fish,
Tandayag Marine Sanctuary Association seagrass, mangroves, and community
assists the local government unit with issues, with a variety of participants,
maintenance and protection. including local government officials,
Bio-os Marine Sanctuary – Established in teachers, fisher folk, and other community
1999, this marine sanctuary at an offshore members. The results were validated by
coral reef has an area of 8.87 hectares. It the participants and the community and
has shown improvement in indicators such are included in the coastal environmental
as coral cover and fish biomass. An profile (included in the coastal resource
association exists to assist the local management plan).
government unit with maintenance and Community activities – A variety of
protection. activities are held to allow community
Bantay Dagat – The municipality has an members to play an active role in coastal
active and trained Bantay Dagat that guards resource management. These activities
the two marine sanctuaries against typically also include an information,
encroachment and also patrols the education and communication component
municipal waters at large for other types so that there is service learning taking
of illegal fishing. place.
Municipal fisheries and aquatic resource Supplemental livelihood project – A
management council – An active municipal program for fisherfolk families to earn
fisheries and aquatic resource supplemental income by creating products
management council comprised of local out of recycled materials like plastic is
stakeholders meets regularly to discuss and underway.
act on fisheries policy. Related environmental programs – Amlan
Fishery registration – Local fishers are has an ecological solid waste management
required to annually register themselves, program that includes collection of both
as well as their boats and gear, with the biodegradable and non-biodegradable
local government unit. In return, they items. Residual wastes are taken to a
receive a fishing permit and local controlled site, and everything else is taken
government assistance with fishery-related to the materials recovery facility, which
matters. Proceeds from the registration go features composting, vermiculture, and
to the Coastal Resource Management Trust recyclables segregation. For watershed
Fund, which is used to purchase materials management, a reforestation program to

Fishery law enforcers, Amlan, Negros Oriental
continually plant new trees in formerly Notable features: 6-hectare marine

logged areas is ongoing. The coastal sanctuary right along the shore, featuring
resource management, ecological solid a wide variety of marine life; Bantay Dagat
waste management, and reforestation guardhouse can be visited
programs all operate out of the Municipal 3. Materials recovery facility, Barangay
Environment and Natural Resources Office, Tandayag – any time
which makes coordination easy. Notable features: Includes composting,
vermiculture, chambers for recyclable
CRM projects and best time to visit segregation, and organic vegetable garden;
1. Bio-os Marine Sanctuary, Barangay Bio-os can be replicated on smaller or larger
– outside of the amihan (northeast scales.
monsoon) season, roughly November to Note: Any visit to a marine sanctuary would
March include information about the plans and
Notable features: Offshore 8.87-hectare laws listed previously, as well as
marine sanctuary featuring a wide variety information and demonstrations of
of marine life; Bantay Dagat shed and programs like fishery registration;
headquarters can also be visited. participatory coastal resource assessment;
2. Tandayag Marine Sanctuary, Barangay information, education and
Tandayag - outside of amihan (northeast communication; supplemental livelihood
monsoon) season, (roughly November to projects, etc.
March)
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Bantay Dagat shed, Amlan, Negros Oriental Underwater canyon, Amlan, Negros Oriental
Other attractions and points of interest butterfly sanctuary), the community e-

1. Natural – There are three major waterfalls center, and the public library.
located in the upland barangays, as well
as trails suitable for hiking and mountain Getting there
biking. The Amlan River has won many *From Manila:
provincial and regional awards as one of By air: PAL or Cebu Pacific (1 hour 15
the cleanest rivers in the region. Excellent minutes) to Dumaguete City, then 30-45
snorkeling and diving is found both inside minute trip via the national highway to
and outside the marine sanctuaries, as well Amlan
as the Tampi Pier in Barangay Tandayag. By sea: SuperFerry, Negros Navigation and
The municipality has acquired land and is others traveling the Dumaguete-Manila
planting thousands of trees in order to route
create an Eco-Park in Barangay Silab. *From Cebu City:
2. Cultural – The town fiesta occurs annually By sea: Take OceanJet Ferry to Dumaguete
on November 30, and a wide variety of City. Or take Ceres Liner to Bato, Santander
events accompany it. (3.5 hours), then Cuatro Alas fastcraft (25
3. Products – Amlan produces a wide variety minutes) or Maayo Shipping Ferry (45
of jackfruit (nangka) products, cogon paper minutes) to Tampi Pier at the southern tip
products, woven baskets, and products of Amlan.
(such as bags and wallets) made from By land: Take Cebu Pacific to Dumaguete
recycled materials. City (45 minutes)
4. Projects – Other projects and features that *From Davao: via Cebu City or Manila
study tours may be interested in include *From other points of Mindanao: Dumaguete-
backyard vegetable gardening, organic bound boats depart from Dapitan, Dipolog and
farming, the rural health unit, the Ozamiz
landscaped town plaza (including a *From other points in the Philippines:

Bohol: OceanJet from Tagbilaran (2 hours) Bayawan City
Siquijor: Delta (1 hour); other ferries also
available History and highlights of CRM experience
Panay: Ferry service to Bacolod (1 hour), Bayawan is a major fishing ground in
then 5-hour land trip to Amlan Negros Oriental and is part of the Visayan “tuna
Note: Please contact the local government unit highway.” As a rising city, the local government
of Amlan prior to making plans to visit. In takes environmental protection very seriously.
addition to helping plan the most informative Bayawan has its own “Fisheries Section” in the
study tour agenda for your group, the local local government unit composed of 12
government will be happy to help plan logistics employees. It first created a coastal resource
such as transportation, meals and lodging in management plan in 2005. Since then it has
the most cost-effective way. launched its Joint Seaborne Patrol Program
incorporating the neighboring towns of Basay,
Recommended length of stay: 1-2 days Santa Catalina and Siaton. They work together
with the Philippine National Police, Coast Guard
Visitor services and the Philippine Navy. Bayawan has
*Accommodations encouraged other local government units to join
1. Escosa’s Beach Resort (rooms for up to 5 in this regional approach to environmental
persons), from Php1,350/day,tel. (035) 417 preservation, sharing a state-of-the-art patrol
0676, (0928) 238 8155; web site: boat with the smaller municipalities and taking
escosasbarandresort.com a lead role in deputizing and training their
2. Paradise Beach Resort (rooms for up to 4 Bantay Dagat.
persons), from Php1,500/day, tel. (035) 527 The Joint Seaborne Patrol Team has been
1037, (0916) 456 8179; web site: trained in swimming and rescue at sea
amlanparadise.com techniques. They have dealt with encroachment
3. Bluewater Beach Resort (rooms for up to 2 of commercial vessels in municipal waters,
persons), from Php800/day, tel. (035) 536 illegal sand quarrying and illegal fishing
0044, (0920) 817 7657; website: techniques. The Bantay Dagat not only
amlanbluewaterbeachresort.com/ apprehends violators but also educates the
contact.htm public on issues such as electro-fishing in upland
4. La Boca Beach Resort, (rooms for up to 2 rivers and other destructive fishing methods.
pax), from Php1,000/day, tel. (035) 417 They encourage livelihood projects and help
0560 supply legal fishing gear such as fish traps to
*Bus, Php5,000 (plus gasoline) fisherfolk groups. They help sponsor Fisherfolk
*Van, Php3,500 (whole day) Day and conduct a search for the most
*Multi-cab, Php1,000 (negotiable) outstanding fisherfolk organization. They also
*Pumpboat, Php1,500 (negotiable) regulate bangus (milkfish) fry collection and
*Meals, Php100/person/meal issue auxiliary invoices to commercial fishermen
Please contact the local government to arrange to record their fish catch. Soon a Bantay Ilog
rentals and get exact rates. will be deputized to protect upland water
resources from electro-fishing and water
Visits can be arranged through Byron Valencia, pollution.
Municipal Tourism Officer, tel/fax: (035) 417- In 2009 Bayawan passed a shoreline zoning
0694; Email amlan_bread@yahoo.com or plan to create and regulate areas for different
amlan.menro@gmail.com. uses.
Bayawan also takes pride in the closeness
with which they work with fisherfolk on marine
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protection. The city fisheries and aquatic as a waiting shed in case there is rain and
resource management council meets monthly as a picnic area overlooking the Sulu Sea.
and is active and well organized. For the past Visitors will learn about the complex
four years Bayawan has celebrated “Fisherfolk ecosystem around them, as educational
Day,” a day dedicated to thanking the fisherfolk signs are posted throughout the trail. Local
for their partnership in protecting the marine fishers can also demonstrate an
environment, to help strengthen the local ecologically friendly mud-crab fattening
government’s ties with fishing families and project in the mangrove area.
encourage fishers to register, as only registered 2. Joint seaborne patrol – year round
fishers may compete for the cash prizes. Notable features: The Joint Seaborne Patrol
Bayawan also hosts a search for the Most Team has been trained in swimming and
Outstanding Fisherfolk Organization as an rescue at sea techniques, and dealt with
incentive for fisherfolk groups to excel. various offenses, including encroachment
Bayawan has aquaculture and mariculture of commercial vessels in municipal waters,
programs to help feed its growing population. illegal sand quarrying and illegal fishing
It has a successful Get Excel Tilapia fry dispersal techniques.
program that serves nearly 60 fish farmers. 3. Aquaculture – year round
Currently Tilapia is being dispersed to 70 Notable features: Get Excel Tilapia fry
growout ponds. The fisheries staff conducts dispersal program, Lampirong (capiz shell)
dozens of education campaigns every year rehabilitation and Pangasius (Catfish)
about proper stocking and feeding of tilapia. programs.
Bayawan is also rehabilitating a once
abundant shellfish, Lampirong (capiz shell). Other attractions and points of interest
There is also mudcrab fattening being conducted 1. Tawo-Tawo Festival (Every February 18 th ,
by fishing families in the mangrove areas. The celebrates rice farming and reenacts the
city plans to expand efforts to growing Pangasius harvest with dances depicting farmers
(a type of catfish), talangka (a species of crab) harvesting and scarecrows protecting the
and Macrobrachium (a type of shrimp). crops from maya birds)
A natural habitat mangrove nursery was 2. Integrated Business Center- Pasalubong
built in 2007 and has been turned into both a Shop (includes a tourism office, business
rehabilitation site and an environmental stalls, transport terminals, function halls,
education/ecotourism destination. Bayawan food court, livelihood project displays and
runs a very successful environmental education a hotel overlooking ricefields and
campaign and has conducted many discussions mountains)
on coastal resource management at this park. 3. Constructed wetland waste water
The city plans to turn over the operation of the treatment facility
mangrove park to a local fisherfolk organization, 4. Jatropha biodiesel production site
which will maintain the area and collect small 5. Essential oil production site
donations from visitors. 6. Sanitary landfill
7. Longest boulevard in the country
CRM projects and best time to visit 8. Natural caves and waterfalls (for
1. Pagatban Mangrove Nursery, Barangay adventurous visitors; should be visited in
Pagatban – year round summer months)
Notable features: A bamboo boardwalk
allows visitors to explore a lush natural Getting there
habitat mangrove nursery and successful *From Manila – by air (PAL, Cebu Pacific/1 hour)
rehabilitation site, and a native hut serves or boat (SuperFerry, every Monday) to

Dumaguete City; from Dumaguete City, take Iloilo: Weesam Express to Bacolod City,
Ceres bus (leaves from 3am-8pm every 30 min) then by bus to Bayawan
or van to Bayawan City (2 hours)
*From Cebu – by land (Ceres bus), overnight Recommended length of stay – 1-3 days
boat (Cokaliong, tel. (035) 225 3585/422 7663;
George & Peter Lines, tel. (035) 225 4337) or Visitor services
fast craft (Delta Fast Ferry, tel. (035) 420 1111; *Accommodations
OceanJet, tel. (035) 226 1085) to Dumaguete 1. Bayawan City Business Center Hotel (From
City. 8-pax dorm type room at Php200/pax to
*From Davao – by air to Cebu City. Or take a bus VIP room at Php1,500), tel. (035) 531 0883/
to Cagayan De Oro, then Cebu Ferries (tel. 035 228 3550
225 0734) to Dumaguete City (leaves Saturday 2. River Front Inn, National Highway, Suba (4-
midnight and arrives Sunday 7am) pax dorm-type non-A/C room, Php300;
*From other points: basic A/C room, Php600; includes
Dapitan: Montenegro Shipping, tel. (035) breakfast); tel. (035) 228 3337
422 3632 3. Casa Rosario Pension House (tourist
Bacolod City: Bus (Bacolod-Hinobaan- accommodations, from Php700); tel. (035)
Bayawan) 531 0678
Tagbilaran: Weesam Express, tel. (035) 422 4. Bliss Pension House, Mabini St. Suba (dorm
7918, to Dumaguete City then by bus to type); tel. (035) 228 3548
Bayawan *Meals, from Php30 to Php70
Pagatban Mangrove Nursery, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental
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*Pasalubong: Baye-baye (glutinous rice with
young coconut and sugar), Php35/piece or
Php100/pack of 3 pieces
Visits can be arranged through the Tourism Office

(Raffy Duhaylungsod), tel. (0927) 940 9778,
(035) 531 0883/228 3550.
Dauin
Lampirong (capiz shell) rehabilitation, Bayawan City,
Negros Oriental History and highlights of CRM experience
In 1978, Silliman University implemented
its Marine Conservation and Development
Project in Apo Island. This resulted in the
declaration of the entire Apo Island reef as a
marine reserve by the local government.
The national government established later
the Apo Island Protected Landscape and
Seascape (AIPLS). The local community,
represented in the protected area management
board, is involved in the protection and
management of the AIPLS.
In 1988, the nearshore fisheries component
of the Central Visayas Regional Project (Phase
1) initiated a community-based coastal resource
management program in Dauin. The program
was designed to improve the income and living
conditions of small fishers, and rehabilitate,
conserve and manage coastal resources.
Program activities included the installation of
artificial reefs, mangrove reforestation and fish
catch monitoring.
In 1992, implementation of the European
Union-supported Center for the Establishment
of Marine Reserves in Negros Oriental (Cemrino)
Project started. Project activities included the
establishment of community-based marine
reserves, marine ecology seminars for grade
school teachers, integration of marine ecology
into the science subjects of Grades 5 and 6
Joint Seaborne Patrol Team training in rescue techniques,
Bayawan City, Negros Oriental students.
In 1996, the United States Agency for
International Development/Department of
Environment and Natural Resources Coastal
Resource Management Project involved the
local government and the coastal community

in coastal management. Trainings and 2. Poblacion District 1 marine reserve – March
workshops were held which resulted in the to August
drafting of a coastal resource management plan 3. Masaplod Norte marine reserve – March
for Dauin. to August
Coastal resource management programs 4. Masaplod Sur marine reserve – March to
were also implemented in Dauin by the Negros August
Oriental Provincial Environment and Natural 5. Maayong Tubig marine reserve – March to
Resource Division, the Coastal Conservation and August
Education Foundation Inc. and the Integrated 6. Kapunungan sa Gagmayng Mananagat sa
Population and Coastal Resource Management. Masaplod Sur marine reserve – March to
At present, there are 10 marine protected August
areas in Dauin in addition to the AIPLS. These 7. Lipayo Fishermen’s Association North
include the Poblacion District 1 marine reserve, marine reserve – March to August
Masaplod Norte marine reserve, Maayongtubig 8. Lipayo Fishermen’s Association South
marine reserve, Masaplod Sur marine reserve, marine reserve – March to August
Lipayo North marine reserve, Lipayo South 9. Bulak Bangus Fry Catchers Association
marine reserve, Maayongtubig marine reserve, marine reserve – March to August
Bulak marine reserve, District-2 marine reserve 10. Punta Fishermen’s Association Poblacion
and Panbulon-alo Municipal Fishermen’s District 2 marine reserve – March to August
Association marine reserve. 11. Panbulon-alo Municipal Fishermen’s
CRM projects and best time to visit Association marine reserve – March to
1. Apo Island Protected Landscape and August
Seascape – March to August
Apo Island Protected Landscape and Seascape, Dauin, Negros Oriental
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Getting there municipal agriculture office, a representative
*From Manila – by plane or boat via Dumaguete from a non-governmental organization and 11
City, then 15 kilometers overland to Dauin fisherfolk representatives. The municipal
*From Cebu – by overnight boat (George & Peter fisheries and aquatic resource management
Lines or Cokaliong) to Dumaguete City, then council assists in the formulation and
travel 15 kilometers overland to Dauin; by enforcement of fishery laws and regulations,
fastcraft (SuperCat or Oceanjet) to Dumaguete; while the actual enforcement of fishery laws is
by V-hire, to Liloan, Santander, then pumpboat done by the 30 locally trained members of the
to Sibulan, Negros Oriental municipal Bantay Dagat. Each coastal barangay
*From Sibulan – 15 minutes overland to is represented and participate in regular foot
Dumaguete City; from Dumaguete, take and marine patrols and observes a nightly
southbound buses or jeepneys to Dauin schedule at each marine protected area. The
municipal fisheries and aquatic resource
Recommended length of stay – 2-3 days management council and the Bantay Dagat have
joint monthly meetings.
Visitor services In 2002, with the help of the Siquijor Coastal
Visits can be arranged through the Office of the Resource Enhancement Project, participatory
Mayor, tel. (035) 425 2073. coastal resource assessment studies were
conducted in the eight coastal barangays of Lazi
to determine baseline information on the state
SIQUIJOR of the coastal areas. Through these
assessments Barangay Talayong and Barangay
Lazi Lower Cabangcalan were identified as the best
locations for marine protected areas. Two
History and highlights of CRM experience sanctuaries were established through municipal
Coastal resource management in Lazi is ordinances in 2003. After allowing the areas to
managed by the local government unit and two grow and flourish for five years, the marine
Department of Agriculture coastal resource protected areas were opened for tourism and a
management coordinators. With their guidance users’ fee system was established with a sharing
and support, the local government provides scheme between the local government unit, the
trainings and workshops to the marine barangay and the marine management council.
management committees and Bantay Dagat. A ticket system was established where a marine
These trainings comprise everything from management council member disperses the
alternative livelihood projects to management tickets to the divers and snorkelers and the fee
skills and are always being updated and is then collected from the visitor.
improved. Regular information, education and Barangay Talayong has a marine reserve
communication conducted in the elementary with a core zone of 4.24 hectares. This reserve,
and high schools also help promote called “Napayong Marine Reserve,” is managed
environmental governance. Continuing support by a marine managemetn council consisting of
and assistance is also provided by the non- 35 locals with the barangay captain as
governmental organization Coastal president. The marine management council
Conservation and Education Foundation, Inc. holds regular monthly meetings to discuss
Lazi’s fisheries are overseen by the enforcement matters and fees and fines
municipal fisheries and aquatic resource collected.
management council which is composed of the Barangay Lower Cabangcalan has the
municipal legislative council chairman on the second marine reserve, which has a core zone
environment, a member from the municipal of 5.23 hectares. This marine protected area,
development council, a representative from the named “Lalag Bato Marine Sanctuary,” is set up

Lazi Bay, Lazi, Siquijor
in the same manner as the Napayong Marine Notable features: Sanctuaries established
Reserve with a marine management council in 2003 with effective management,
consisting of 40 local fishers. Bantay Dagat and users’ fee collection
Lazi has a distinction among the other system; the program also includes small
municipalities in Siquijor in that it has an alternative livelihood projects (salt
ordinance that protects the upland watershed production and fish corrals).
as well as the coastal area, unifying the
environmental management effort. Being Other attractions and points of interest
blessed with the only true river on the island, 1. Bio N Fertilizer Plant
local residents have witnessed the effects of 2. Banana chips produced by local rural
upland actions in the form of increased siltation improvement clubs
in Lazi Bay, which has resulted in a decline in 3. Cambugahay Falls – a three-level waterfall
coral growth and fish population. Having this and picnic area
ordinance in effect gives the local government 4. Mt. Bandila-an Forest Park – an old growth
unit the power to protect the town’s coastal forest with many walking trails, a wide
areas as well as its upland area. variety of flora and fauna, and many caves
that can be explored with a hired guide; a
Coastal management projects and best time to butterfly garden is located just outside of
visit the park
1. Napayong Marine Reserve and Lalag Bato 5. St. Isadore Convent and Church - one of the
Marine Sanctuary - November to May oldest and largest convents in Southeast
Asia
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6. Saging Festival (May 14-15) - the annual Visits can be arranged through coastal resource
town fiesta management Coordinator Alreich Duran, tel.
(0905) 931 5687. Or Coastal Resource
Getting there Management Technician Jean Villahermosa, tel.
*From Manila – four flights (Cebu Pacific and (0920) 383 2382. Or Elvie Boronjan, Municipal
Air Philippines) daily to Dumaguete City, then Tourism Office, tel. (0910) 426 2147. The local
by boat (Delta Fast Ferry, OceanJet Fast Ferry, government unit may also be contacted at
Montenegro Shipping Lines, Jaylen Pumpboat, Department of Agriculture-Local Government
Jazel Pumpboat) to Siquijor Unit, Lazi, Siquijor 6228, tel. (035) 482 0233.
*From Cebu – OceanJet leaves daily at 3pm for
Siquijor. There are also several overnight ferry
options (Lite Shipping, Cokaliong Shipping or FJP Maria
Shipping, 5-7 hours). Or take Ceres bus from
South Bus Terminal to Santander, then ferry to History and highlights of CRM experience
Sibulan, Negros Oriental and EZ ride to The municipality’s experience in coastal
Dumaguete Pier, where several ferry services resource management began in 1988 with the
to Siquijor are available. Central Visayas Regional Project, which
*From Davao – land trip to Iligan City, then by established the Olang and Sawang Fish
boat (Orlines Shipping) to Lazi Sanctuary and an artificial concrete reef
installation in Candaping B, among other
Recommended length of stay – 2 days projects.
In 2003, the Siquijor Coastal Resource
Visitor services Enhancement Project helped the municipality
*Accommodations draft a five-year coastal resource management
CocoGrove Beach Resort, from Php2,200/ plan. The plan went through a series of
day, tel. (035) 481 5008 barangay consultations to bring out stakeholder
*Van rental, Php1,250 concerns as well as to inform them about the
*Jeep rental, Php2,000 specifics of the plan. The plan was refined,
*Pumpboat, Php500 plus gasoline expenses finalized and endorsed to the municipal
*Motorbike (habal-habal), Php300 plus gasoline development council through a municipal
expenses fisheries and aquatic resource management
*Meals, Php50/pax/ meal council resolution. It was approved on August
26, 2003 through a municipal legislative council
resolution.

1. Olang and Bogo marine protected areas –
May to November
Notable features: The 21-hectare Olang
marine protected area and the 10-hectare
Bogo marine protected area are jointly
maintained by a fishers association, local
government unit and the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. It is
monitored yearly by the non-governmental
organization Coastal Conservation and
Napayong Marine Reserve, Lazi, Siquijor Education Foundation

Artificial reef at Candaping B marine protected area, Maria, Siquijor
2. Candaping B marine protected area – May 4. Olang people’s organization livelihood

to November project (a kayak and snorkeling business)
Notable features: A 219.5-hectare marine Note: The Province has a very active Provincial
protected area currently being jointly Bantay Dagat Task Force that is jointly
maintained by a fishers association, local managed by the Office of the Provincial
government unit, and the Bureau of Agriculture Office and the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. It is Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. They are
monitored yearly by the Coastal an important part of the enforcement of
Conservation and Education Foundation; a municipal waters in Siquijor and are worth
local resort pays two guards a monthly talking to.
stipend of Php500 to protect the area.
3. Minalulan Shell and Fish Sanctuary – Other attractions and points of interest
December to April 1. Coral reefs at Nabutay, Liloan point, and
Notable features: Maintained by the local Kagasuan beach
government unit and Provincial 2. Liloan forest – a habitat of monkeys, and
Government of Siquijor, with technical endemic species of birds with a healthy
assistance from the Bureau of Fisheries and cover made up of several tree species.
Aquatic Resources and the Siquijor Coastal 3. Kagasuan Beach – with white sand and
Resource Enhancement Project limestone outcroppings that form several
secluded coves.
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Resource assessment at Candaping B marine protected Maria Municipal Bantay Dagat Task Force replacing
area, Maria, Siquijor buoys at Olang marine protected area, Maria, Siquijor
4. Salagdoon Forest, Barangay Olang — 1. Agripino Hotel – Olang, A/C room (Php800/
comprised primary of mahogany, tugas, day), tel. (0910) 225 5120
talisay, bagalnga, and fire trees and 2. Princessa Bulakna Resort and Spa –
managed by the Department of Candaping B, tel. (0905) 422 1109
Environment and Natural Resources. *Multicab rental, Php1,000-1,500
5. Caves *Motorbike, Php500
6. Coral limestone church
Visits can be arranged through Alvin Q Laping,
Getting there tel. (0920) 330 9017. Or MAO Danilo T Casalta,
*From Manila – four flights (Cebu Pacific and Maria, Siquijor, tel. (0927) 439 2455.
Air Philippines) daily to Dumaguete City, then
by boat (Delta Fast Ferry, OceanJet Fast Ferry,
Montenegro Shipping Lines, Jaylen Pumpboat, San Juan
Jazel Pumpboat) to Siquijor, then overland to
Maria via Larena and Basak History and highlights of CRM experience
*From Cebu – OceanJet leaves daily at 3pm for The first marine sanctuary in San Juan was
Siquijor. There are also several overnight ferry established in Tubod in 1989 and protects 8.1
options (Lite Shipping, Cokaliong Shipping or FJP hectares of coral reef and seagrass. It was
Shipping, 5-7 hours). Or take Ceres bus from established through the initiative of the Central
South Bus Terminal to Santander, then ferry to Visayas Regional Project. The organization
Sibulan, Negros Oriental and EZ ride to responsible for the management of the marine
Dumaguete Pier, where several ferry services protected area is the local fisherfolk
to Siquijor are available. organization of Tubod, the Tubod Fisherfolk
*From Iligan City — by boat (Orlines Shipping) Association, but management was turned over
to Lazi to the local government unit and the association
*From Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte – became inactive because of a lack of funds, lack
OceanJet to Dumaguete, then onward to Siquijor of information and conflict among stakeholders.
as described above In 2003, management was re-established in the
barangay through the efforts and technical
Recommended length of stay – 2 days assistance of the Siquijor Coastal Resource
Enhancement Project.
Visitor services Currently, Tubod marine protected area is
*Accommodations an effectively managed ecotourism site. An

ordinance requiring all divers to Php100 per day Coastal zoning and municipal water
has allowed the marine protected area to delineation
generate Php450,000 from users’ fees between Coastal law enforcement
2007 and 2009. The ordinance established a Adoption and implementation of multi-year
user-fee sharing scheme that allots 40% of coastal resource management plan
collections to the municipal government, 30% Establishment and enforcement of marine
to the barangay and 30% to the managing protected areas
fisherfolk organization. These funds are used Information, education and communication
for livelihood projects, education campaigns, Successful ecotourism based on users’ fee
maintenance of the sanctuary, Bantay Dagat collection from snorkelers and divers
guardhouse and equipment, etc. In 2008, a Livelihood development for fisherfolk
second sanctuary was established at Barangay Functional municipal and barangay fisheries
Paliton (7.2 hectares) and there are plans to and aquatic resource management council
establish a third marine sanctuary this year Legislation in support of coastal resource
(2009) in Maite. management
The following are some of the best Multi-institutional collaboration for coastal
practices in coastal resource management in resource management (region, province,
San Juan: non-governmental organizations, academe
Participatory coastal resource assessment and private)
Annual coastal resource management Registration of municipal fishers
programming and budgeting Local government unit staff trained and
assigned to coastal resource management
Paliton Marine Sanctuary, San Juan, Siquijor
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8. Guiwanon Spring Park and Mangrove Walk
– Luyang
9. Mt. Bandilaan Park – San Antonio
Getting there
*From Manila – by air to Dumaguete, then by
sea (45 minutes) to Siquijor. Siquijor is a 20-
minute tricycle or “EZ” ride to San Juan
*From Cebu – Ocean Jet leaves daily at 3pm for
Siquijor. There are also several overnight ferry
options (5-7 hours)
*From Davao – take the Cebu or Manila route
Resource assessment, San Juan, Siquijor described above
Accommodation and other visitor services

*Accommodations
There are a wide variety of places to stay
in Siquijor. Rooms range in price from Php600
to Php3,500 a night. Resorts are listed below in
ascending order from cheapest to most
expensive:
1. Royal Cliff Resort, tel. (35) 481 5038,
royal-cliff-resort.de.tf
Proposed marine sanctuary at Barangay Maite, San Juan, 2. Paraiso Beach Resort, tel. (35) 481 5123,
Siquijor
Email: paraiso-siquijor@hotmail.com
United States Peace Corps Volunteer 3. Coral Cay Beach Resort, tel. (0919) 269
assigned to coastal resource management 1269, coralcayresort.com
Monitoring and evaluation for coastal 4. Charisma, charismabeachresort.com
resource management 5. Coco Grove Beach Resort,
cocogroveresort.com/ph
CRM projects and best time to visit 6. Siquijor Dive Safari
1. Tubod Marine Sanctuary – January to July 7. Sea Explorers Dive Center
2. Tubod Fisherfolk Association – year round *EZ ride/van rental - Php800-2,000/day
3. Paliton Marine Sanctuary - January to July *Meals cost between Php100 and Php250 at
4. Proposed Maite Marine Sanctuary – January most resorts
to July
V isits can be arranged through the Mayor’s
Other attractions and points of interest Office, tel. (035) 481 5001, fax (035) 481 5041.
1. Capilay Spring Park – Poblacion, San Juan Or Email DILG – Kenneth Kilat,
2. Historic Church – Poblacion, San Juan Kenkil2004@yahoo.com.
3. Paradise Bay – Cangmunag, San Juan
4. Island Fresh Milk – Cangmunag, San Juan
5. Hidden Falls and Bulalakaw Forest,
endemic bird species – Napo, San Juan
6. Cambugahay Falls – Poo, Lazi
7. Salagdoong Beach – Olang, Maria

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Region 8
(Eastern Visayas)
EASTERN SAMAR
Llorente
Llorente has a number of fishery-based livelihood projects geared toward small-scale fishers:
1. Bangus production and crab fattening in Barangay Soong, a joint undertaking of the local
government unit and Plan Philippines (2006-07)
2. Seaweed (Eucheuma) farming in Sitio Talisay, Barangay Naubay, a joint undertaking with Plan
Philippines (2006-2008), and in Barangay Mina-anod, San Roque and San Miguel (2006-07)
In 2005, Llorente was included in the municipal coastal database of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources in Region 8.
The municipality is part of the Samar Island Natural Park, which covers mainly rainforest
areas.
CRM projects
1. Fishery-based livelihood projects (tilapia and bangus production) – March-May

1. Beach resorts
2. Seafoods
3. Mangroves, Barangay Soong
4. Island tour around Barangay Mina-anod
Getting there
*From Manila or Cebu – By plane to Tacloban City, then 3 hours by rental van to Llorente
*From Davao – 24 hours by bus (Bachelor Express) via the ro-ro system, then 3 hours by rental van
to Llorente; Or by plane via Cebu or Manila to Tacloban City
Visitor services
*Accommodations
1. Dona Vicenta Hotel in Borongan City (1 hour drive from Llorente)
*Van rental, tel. (053) 523 8107
*Boat rental at Php500/day (12 hours, 15 pax), Php1,000 (30 pax), Php2,500 (40 pax)
*Meals at Php35/cover
Visits can be arranged through the Municipal Agriculture Office (Elsa Barbo), tel. (0916) 508 5892.
The local government unit can also be contacted through the Mayor’s Office, Municipal Bldg, Real
St, Llorente, Eastern Samar; tel/fax (055) 573 1040.
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San Julian LEYTE
History and highlights of CRM experience Bato
To address the damage caused by blast
fishing and fishpond construction, the local History and highlights of CRM experience
government is implementing a coastal resource Coastal resource management in the
management program that includes: municipality of Bato began in 1996 with the
installation of artificial reefs, training of fish establishment of a 58-module artificial reef
wardens, organization of barangay fisheries and complex and fish sanctuary in Barangay Tinago,
aquatic resource management councils, and funded by the Federation of Omega
information, education and communication. The Beneficiaries Inc. Since then, two more fish
local government unit is now working toward sanctuaries have been established in Barangay
establishing a fish sanctuary in Barangay 3 and Dawahon and Barangay Ponong.
adopting a fisheries ordinance. In 2002, Bato became part of the newly
The municipal government has also created Integrated Municipal Fisheries and
extended livelihood assistance to local fishers. Aquatic Resources Management Council of the
5 th District of Leyte facing Camotes Sea. The
CRM projects and best time to visit Integrated Aquatic Resources Management
1. Barangay 3 artificial reefs and proposed Council signed in 2004 its constitution and by-
fish sanctuary laws and a unified coastal resource
management plan.
1. Liliputan beach resort CRM projects and best time to visit
1. Fish sanctuaries – March-May
Getting there Note: Bato has been named a regional winner
*From Manila – By plane, to Tacloban City; 4 for the “Cleanest Island Body of Water.”
hours overland from Tacloban to San Julian 2. Seaweed farm at Danajon Reef
*From Cebu –
– By fastcraft (Supercat), to Ormoc City; Other attractions and points of interest
from Ormoc, 2 hours overland to Tacloban 1. Gunhuban Falls (a double drop falls in
City; Tacloban-San Julian, 4 hours overland Gunhuban River, which empties into the
– By boat, to Catbalogan, 10 hours; from Tugawihan River)
Catbalogan, take bus or van to San Julian, 2. Tood Islet (Sandbar)
3 hours 3. Bato Balani Festival – January 25
*From Davao – By plane, via Cebu City; overland 4. Adas Galletas (Bato’s most well-known
to Tacloban City; Tacloban to San Julian, 4 hours delicacy)
overland
Getting there
Recommended length of stay – 1-2 days *From Manila –
1. 20-24 hours by bus (Bolaños Transport,
Visitor services Silver Star, Philtranco or Mega Bus Line)
*Accommodations via Allen Samar Ferry Boats then passing
1. Casa Oliva, Php200-350 the San Juanico Bridge.
*Car rental – Php3,500/day 2. 50-55 minutes travel by air via Tacloban
Airport on PAL, Cebu Pacfic Air, Zest Air
V isits can be arranged through Municipal then 2.5-3.5 hours overland to Bato
Agriculturist Renato Paligutan (0919) 506 0124.

*From Cebu — 6 hours by sea (Medallon or South best practices and programs:
Pacific Transport) 1. Comprehensive Learning Center on
1. Medallon Transport Mangrove Development Project, Barangay
*From Davao — 10-14 hours by bus (Bachelor Palhi – March to May
Express) via Liloan Ferry Boats passing through Notable features: Marine ecology
Sogod, Southern Leyte and/or Maasin City. relationship information board explaining
the ecology, biology and dendrology of
Visitor services mangroves
*Accommodations 2. Marine Sanctuary Project Ecotourism
1. Holy Child Pensionne (A/C rooms with hot 3. Integrated Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic
& cold shower), tel. (053) 336 2273; Globe Resource Management Council of the 5 th
(053) 568 0042, 568 0034; Email District of Leyte, which unifies the
hcmpc2@yahoo.com integrated coastal management efforts,
2. EZA Foodlane and Pension House, tel. (053) strategies and governance of the six
568 0177 municipalities in the 5 th District
3. Casa Verde Lodging House
4. Sweet Home Lodging House Getting there
5. Chi Chi Orig Lodging House *From Manila – By air (1 hour) to Tacloban, then
2 hours overland to Baybay
Visits can be arranged through the local *From Cebu – By sea (2 hours on fast craft) to
government unit, tel. (053) 336 2293 to 94, fax Ormoc, then 1 hour overland to Baybay
(053) 336 2294. *From Davao – Via Cebu, then take onward
connections to Ormoc
Baybay Recommended length of stay – 7 days
History and highlights of CRM experience Visitor services

Coastal resource management in Baybay Contact the local government unit’s Tourism
began with assistance from the Tropical Ecology Office, tel. (053) 563 8374
Coastal Resource Management Department of
the Visayas State College of Agriculture in 1996. Visits can be arranged through Jorge Omolon
It was focused on information, education and Jr., tel. (053) 335 2045 / 3755; fax (053) 335
communication, and advocacy for coastal 2045; Email jorge_omolon@yahoo.com.
resource management and environmental
management. Since then, the local government
unit has established 13 marine protected areas, Capoocan
implemented a comprehensive mangrove
development project, and adopted a municipal History and highlights of CRM experience
basic fisheries ordinance. It has been selected Coastal management in Capoocan started
as a site of the Asian Development Bank- in 1993 with the launching of the Asian
assisted Integrated Coastal Resource Development Bank-funded Fisheries Sector
Management Project of the Department of Program of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
Environment and Natural Resources. Resources. The program included mariculture,
rehabilitation of existing fish sanctuary,
CRM projects and best time to visit installation of artificial reefs, and mangrove
A visit to Baybay will expose study groups rehabilitation. These activities continued
to the following coastal resource management through the Bureau of FIsheries and Aquatic
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Resources Fisheries Resource Management Hindang
Program, also funded by the Asian Development
Bank, which focused on income diversification History and highlights of CRM experience
through community organizing, promotion of The local government unit focuses on
micro-enterprises, and support to mariculture educating and informing stakeholders, primarily
development. They have been sustained by the fishers, about current coastal resource
local government unit. management issues and the need to rehabilitate
and protect local coastal resources. It has
CRM projects and best time to visit established one marine protected area at
1. Capoocan Fish Sanctuary and Reserve at Himokilan Island. Hindang is a member of the
Culasian Integrated Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic
2. Enforcement of fishery laws Resources Management Council of the 5 th
District of Leyte which has unified integrated
Other attractions and points of interest coastal management efforts, strategies and
1. Calumpihan Island (potential site for fish governance in the area.
sanctuary, scuba diving, snorkeling and
swimming CRM projects and best time to visit
2. Quilay Cave, Visares – a tourist destination 1. Himokilan Island marine protected area –
area identified by the Department of April to May
Environment and Natural Resources for
development Other attractions and points of interest
3. Breakneck Ridge Shrine, Ansubas, Lemon 1. Bontoc Cave
4. Kamadbaran and Hagdan-hagdan Falls, Sto. 2. Romblon handicraft (mats, bags, and other
Niño products), Barangay Himokilan and Bontoc
5. Muro-Buro Falls, Visares 3. Peanut processing (peanut brittle, salted
6. Centennial Tree, Balud peanuts, polvoron and cookies)
Getting there Getting there

*From Manila – 55 minutes by plane to Tacloban *From Manila – By air (45 minutes) to Tacloban
City, then 1 hour overland; or 22 hours overland City then overland to Hindang
from Manila via the RoRo system *From Cebu – By air to Tacloban City or by sea to
*From Cebu – 2 hours by fast ferry to Ormoc Ormoc or Hilongos then overland to Hindang.
City, then 40-45 minutes overland; or 45 minutes The shortest route is via Hilongos
by plane to Tacloban then 1 hour overland *From Davao – By bus to Hindang; or by air via
*From Davao – By plane via Cebu City, then 1 Cebu
hour overland; or 22-24 hours by bus or car
Visitor services
Recommended length of stay – 2 days *Accommodations
1. Pascuala Pensionne House (Php700/day)
Visitor services *Boat rental (Php1,500/day, good for 20 persons)
*Accommodations in Tacloban or ask local *Car rental (Php1,000/day)
government unit about available lodging options *Meals (average Php180/person, inc. lunch and
*Boat rental at Php500-1,000/day 2 snacks)
V isits can be arranged through Municipal V isits can be arranged through the following
Agriculturist Manuel Celis, Capoocan, Leyte, tel. local government unit contacts: Mayor Elpedio
(053) 331 6001. B. Cabal, tel. (0917) 860 4941; Municipal

View of Himokilan Island marine protected area from Mabagon Peak, Hindang, Leyte
Councilor Edna Mapalo, tel. (0917) 705 8826;

Municipal Agriculture Officer Alejo Codoy, tel.
(0917) 705 7736; Agricultural Technician Leny
Alabado, tel. (0920) 543 1713, Email
Leny_alabado@yahoo.com.
Inopacan
Coconut crab, Hindang, Leyte (Rancy Tambeling)
The beginnings of coastal resource
management in Inopacan can be traced to
Cuatro Islas, Barangay Apid, where in 1994, the
Program on Small Islands Environmental
Rehabilitation and Livelihood Program was
implemented by the Visayas State College of
Agriculture with funding from the Federal
Government of Germany. The program assisted
the rehabilitation of the degraded environment
of the islands of Apo, Mahaba and Digyo, by
protecting marine resources from overfishing
Himokilan Island marine protected area, Hindang, Leyte
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Visayas State University Marine Laboratory on Mahaba Island, Inopacan, Leyte
and promoting sustainable exploitation. Three 1. Seascape tour, diving sites – generally
marine sanctuaries were established in the March to May
three islands: a 7.2-hectare marine protected 2. Mahaba Island Marine Lab – generally
area at Apid and 7.8 hectares in Mahaba in 1994, March to May
and 4.5 hectares in Digyo in 1995. The 3. Digyo Island marine turtle nesting site –
monitoring of these sanctuaries has become a generally March to May
regular undertaking of the Visayas State College
of Agriculture, under the Project on Sustainable Other attractions and points of interest
Local Management of Resources in Cuatro Islas. 1. Lilas (pandan strip)
The municipality is a member of the 2. Boat making and mat weaving (Mahaba
Integrated Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic and Apid)
Resources Management Council of the 5 th 3. Bag making
District of Leyte, which in turn is a member of a 4. Coconut crab (Tatus)
fisheries and aquatic resource management 5. Alikway (crab, Inutokan)
council alliance that also includes Maasin City 6. Budyong
and Macrohon. 7. Takubo (Giant clam)
8. Dolphins
CRM projects and best time to visit 9. Fish net making
Cuatro Islas Protected Landscape and Seascapes 10. Paddlemaking
(Apid, Digyo and Mahaba): 11. Island bread fruit
12. Mini Rice Terraces (Barangay Hinabay)

Apo, Mahaba and Digyo Islands, Inopacan, Leyte Drying Pandanus leaves for mat weaving, Inopacan,
Leyte
13. Rainforests (Barangay Caminto and and Natural Resources Office, (053) 335 3644,
Cabulisan) 335 0369; Lina Bisnar, (0906) 290 9867; Anecito
14. Micro-watershed (Barangay Cabulisan) Asencion, (0915) 415 7494.
15. Caves (Barangay Mara-o, Hinabay and
Tahud)
Matalom
Getting there
*From Manila – By air (45 minutes) to Tacloban History and highlights of CRM experience
City then overland (2-3 hours) to Inopacan, Matalom has established a fish sanctuary
where you can take a boat to Cuatro Islas (45 at Canigao, adopted a municipal fisheries
minutes); Or by air to Ormoc, then overland (1 ordinance and resolutions for the co-
hour) to Inopacan management of its mangrove and foreshore
*From Cebu – By fast ferry to Ormoc (2 hours); areas, organized its barangay and municipal
or by slow boat (5 hours) to Hilongos then fisheries and aquatic resource management
overland (20 minutes) to Inopacan councils, implemented various community-
*From Davao – By bus via RoRo (20 hours) to based resource management projects (four
Inopacan; Or by plane via Cebu or Manila upland and six coastal), and is a member of the
Integrated Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic
Recommended length of stay – 5 days Resources Management Council of the 5 th
District of Leyte, which has unified the coastal
Visitor services management efforts, strategies and governance
*Accommodations of local government units in the area. As a
1. Villa Editha Pension Haus member of the Integrated Municipal Fisheries
2. Clover Beach (cottages) and Aquatic Resources Management Council, it
3. Sto. Niño Beach (cottages) conducts joint seaborne patrols and market
4. Mendenueta Resthouse denial operations for dynamited fish, prosecutes
*Boat rental, Php2,500 per day violators and brings them to court.
*Catering, Php150 per meal per person
Visits can be arranged through the following 1. Canigao Island marine protected area –
local contacts: Al Galo, (0918) 257 5443, (0927) year round
551 5710; Liza Espinosa, (0915 652 2179; Alice 2. Mangrove rehabilitation project – year
Diaz, (0915) 906 9057; Community Environment round
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Getting there Visits can be arranged through the Municipal
*From Manila – By air (45 minutes) to Tacloban Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management
City then overland (3 hours) to Matalom; or by Council Alliance; contact Jorge Omolon Jr., tel.
bus (24 hours) to Matalom (053) 335 2045 / 3755; fax (053) 335 2045;
*From Cebu – By boat to Ormoc or Hilongos Email jorge_omolon@yahoo.com. The Matalom
then overland to Matalom; or by air to Tacloban local government unit does not arrange study
City then overland (3 hours) to Matalom. tours but may be contacted at tel/fax (053) 569
Shortest route is via Hilongos 9077, Email Matalomlgu_canigaoislandresort
*From Davao – Take Ceres bus which passes @yahoo.com.
through Matalom on its way to Ormoc
Visitor services Palompon

*Accommodations
1. Tourism Bldg (Php700/day) – contact the History and highlights of CRM experience
Office of the Mayor (053) 569 9077 Palompon set into motion innovative
2. Canigao Island Resort (Php300/night) environmental initiatives and introduced the
*Boat fare to Canigao Island, Php45 round trip, coastal resource management concept in 1995
minimum of 10 persons through its Ecological Amelioration for
*Boat rental, Php1,500-3,000/day depending on Sustainable Development Program. Cognizant
boat size (10-30 persons) of the value of its vast mangrove forests, large
*Meals, Php180 (lunch and 2 snacks) tracts of seagrass beds, diverse algal flats and
healthy coral reef ecosystems, which have
Palompon, Leyte

Palompon, Leyte
always been a dependable source of livelihood 3. Regulation of superlights and other

and food for the town’s 22 communities, the destructive fishing methods; and
local government unit adopted various fishery 4. Establishment of a 24-hour patrol against
regulatory measures even before the Fisheries illegal fishing and other violations of
Code of the Philippines was ratified in 1998. environmental laws.
To effectively enforce relevant fishery laws The ban on the catching of spawning
and ordinances, the Human Ecological Security siganid, in particular, is a much cited case of
Commission, which is now called the Human success. The ban is imposed during the 4 th, 5 th,
and Ecological Security Group was established and 6 th moons during the months of February,
to serve as the environmental enforcement arm March and April every year, largely as a result
of the local government unit. It is composed of of the fishers’ voluntary sharing of practical
volunteers, deputized fish wardens, organic knowledge of their target species. It has restored
personnel of the municipal environment and the productivity of Palompon’s siganid fishery
natural resources office and officers of the and continues to be a model of a successful
Philippine National Police. effort by a local government to address the
One of the biggest catalysts that pushed overfishing of this commercially valuable
the municipality to adopt eco-friendly strategies resource.
was the declaration of Tabuk Island as marine Tabuk Island has become a popular eco-
park and wildlife sanctuary, which made destination for both local and foreign tourists
Palompon a popular learning and recreation who come here to study the experience of
destination in the province and region, and Palompon. Through the years, an increasing
finally convinced local fishers who were once number of government officials and students
skeptical and critical of the program. The resolve from other provinces and countries have visited
and consistency of the local officials in their Palompon to learn first-hand the experience of
effort to eradicate illegal fishing – loudly the municipality. As a result, tourism-related
criticized by affected individuals – proved to be business establishments and services have
a crucial ingredient for program success. The flourished, contributing to the growth of the
provision of alternative livelihood and other local economy.
developmental projects galvanized community Palompon has been recognized locally and
support. nationally for its coastal resource management
In addition to the Tabuk Marine Park and initiatives. It has received the Gawad Galing
Wildlife Sanctuary, several other municipal Pook for the Best Community-Based Resource
initiatives were taken to ensure the Management Project, citations from the
sustainability of fishery resources. They include: Department of Environment and Natural
1. Total ban on the catching of danggit Resources, and the Pag-asa Award from the Civil
(siganid) during spawning seasons; Service Commission. It has been featured on
2. Total ban on the extraction of sand and various TV shows by the Probe Team, Living Asia
corals in Tabuk and Banbanon or Gumalac Channel, ABS-CBN Channel 2 and NBN 4. Feature
Islets;
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1. Trekking to Masaba Falls
2. Spelunking (Palompon has several caves)
3. Native food (imbao, boneless danggit) and
crafts
4. Buenavista Dive Site
5. Paraiso and Palawan (boating and island
hopping)
6. Pamus-an and other small islets (mangrove
identification, exploration)
7. Traditional deboning process of danggit
Tabuk Island Marine Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, (not available during the closed season for
Palompon, Leyte spawning danggit)
Note: Palompon, one of the oldest and biggest
articles, research studies and survey reports have municipalities of Leyte, has a rich history and
also been written about the experience and culture.
coastal resource management initiatives of
Palompon. Getting there
Recently, local officials successfully and *From Manila – By air (PAL, Cebu Pacific, Zest
peacefully asserted Palompon’s jurisdiction and Air) via Tacloban City; Or overland (Philtranco,
ownership of Calanggaman Island and declared Silver Star, P&P Lines, CUL Lines, Ceres Liner,
it a marine reserve. With its pristine waters, Eagle Star)
Calanggaman, a strip of land with an area of *From Cebu – By slow boat (5 hours), Roly
more or less than 3 hectares located Shipping Lines or Cokaliong Lines; By fast craft
approximately 12 kilometers off Palompon, is (SuperCat or Wessam Ferry, 2 hours) via Ormoc
considered a world-class dive site. City
*From Davao – By bus (Ceres Lines, 24 hours) or
CRM projects and best time to visit boat (24 hours) via Ormoc City; Or by air (PAL,
1. Tabuk Island Marine Park and Wildlife Cebu Pacific) via Cebu City or Ormoc City
Sanctuary – September to April
Notable features: Migratory and endemic Recommended length of stay – 2-3 days
birds, bats (large flying foxes and small
bats), giant clams Visitor services
2. Tres Marias Islas Proposed Protected *Accommodations
Seascape – year round 1. Juan Titang Beach Resort, cottages
3. Palompon coastal areas – 4 th, 5 th , and 6 th (Php1,000/day), tel. (053) 555 8003
moons during the months of February, 2. PACCI House, A/C rooms (Php650/day), tel.
March and April every year (053) 338 2880
Notable features: Bantay Danggit, 3 nights 3. San Juan Beach Resort Hotel, A/C rooms
of patrols by volunteers during the closed (Php2,000/day), tel. (053) 338 2196
season for spawning danggit 4. Casa Hermosa, A/C rooms (Php1,500/night)
4. Calanggaman Island – year round 5. PIT Guest House, pension house (Php450/
Notable features: Thresher sharks room/day), tel. (053) 555 8564
5. Ascamar, Barangay Cambinoy – year round *Boat rental, minimum Php1,500 for up to 10
Notable features: Shellfish sanctuary, persons
mangrovetum *Sanctuary fees, Php150 with insurance for
6. Cangosme Fish Sanctuary locals, Php250 with insurance for foreigners
Notable features: Seagrass protected area

*Diving/snorkeling gear, Php1,500/dive to ensure program sustainability and
*Boneless danggit, Php450/kg enhancement.
Tanauan’s fishery law enforcement team
Visits can be arranged through Herville Pajaron, is regarded as the most active in the region,
MESDO Head, tel. (053) 555 9044, fax (053) 338 and this is reflected in the much reduced
2299, Email: herville6538@yahoo.com. The local incidence of illegal fishing in the town’s
government unit may also be contacted through municipal waters and the improving conditions
Email budyongpalompon@yahoo.com. of marine resources. Since about three years
ago, there have been reports of whale shark
sightings in the area.
Tanauan
History and highlights of CRM experience 1. Fishery law enforcement team
Tanauan has six coastal communities headquarters – year round
occupying 6 kilometers of the town’s coastline, Notable features: This is the base of
with jurisdiction over 844 square kilometers of operations of the local government unit’s
San Pedro Bay. Prior to the implementation of law enforcement team; confiscated illegal
its coastal resource management program, the fishing paraphernalia are kept here.
municipality had about 600 fishers, 381 of 2. Milkfish pen and oyster culture farm, Sta.
whom were full-time fishers and 219 part-time Cruz – year round
fishers. All of them operated in the Bay, some 3. Sug-ang Reef marine protected area, San
outside Tanauan’s municipal waters. It was Roque - summer
estimated that there were about 100 fishers 4. Proposed seagrass marine protected area,
per square kilometer in the town’s waters. Due Cabuynan – year round
to open access and the absence of management, 5. Mangrove area, Cabuynan and Mohon –
coastal and fishery resources were in poor year round
condition, and the swamplands and mudflats
facing the Bay were in rapid decline, if not Other attractions and points of interest
already highly depleted. 1. Open Skimboarding Competition (last two
To address these problems, the local weeks of December)
government embarked on a coastal resource 2. National Skimboarding Competition (Easter
management program that included organizing Sunday)
fishers into cooperatives or associations to 3. Old church
foster alternative livelihood activities and
organizing the barangay and municipal fisheries Getting there
and aquatic resource management councils. Main entry point is Tacloban City. Tanauan
This allowed fishers to participate in coastal is only 18 kilometers (30 minutes) from Tacloban
and fisheries governance, mangrove City
reforestation, establishment of a fish sanctuary *From Manila – By air (PAL, Cebu Pacific, Zest
at Sug-ang Reef, enactment of a municipal Air) via Tacloban City, then 30 minutes overland
fishery ordinance, and the organization and to Tanauan
operationalization of a fishery law enforcement *From Cebu – By air to Tacloban, or by slow
team. Livelihood activities included oyster boat (8 hours) to Tacloban City
production and milkfish production. The local *From Davao – By bus (Bachelor Bus Line, 24
government started with a budget of hours)
Php300,000 to implement the program,
gradually increasing the amount over the years Recommended length of stay – 2 days
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Visitor services 3. Marine reserve and fish sanctuary
*Accommodations establishment;
1. Bachelor Beach Resort (cottages) 4. Participatory resource assessment; and
2. Logging House (A/C and non-A/C rooms) 5. Promotion of offshore/deep sea fishing in
Additional options are available in Tacloban City. the Philippine exclusive economic zone
*Boat rental with the use of ringnet and fish-
aggregating devices
Visits can be arranged through the Municipal
Tourism Office/Office of the Mayor, tel. (053) CRM projects and best time to visit
322 4709, Email lgu-tanauan-leyte@yahoo.com. 1. 25-hectare marine/fish Sanctuary, Palihon
Island and environs – March to June
2. 325-hectare marine reserve, Palapag Cove
NORTHERN SAMAR – March to June
3. Mangrove reforestation, rehabilitation and
Palapag protection, Binay, Mapno and Talolora –
March to June
For more than four centuries from the Other attractions and points of interest
founding of the town of Palapag, Palapag Cove 1. Natural rock formations and Blue Lagoon,
contributed to the of history and change in socio- Cabatuan
economic status of its coastal communities. Sea 2. Several waterfalls, including the
explorers and galleons anchored here to Mangarino Waterfalls in Barangay Bagacay
replenish their drinking water supply and for which has a 15-fathom deep lagoon
rest and recreation. The cove became known 3. Palapag Mesa (a proposed natural park),
for its rich marine life, producing such products Mt Bubuyaon
as tuna, swordfish, blue marlin, lobster, 4. Historical landmarks, including ruins of a
mollusks, oyster, crabs, shrimps and various 15 th century Roman Catholic church
seashells and coral fishes. Over the years, (Poblacion) and 16 th century watch tower
however, the cove suffered a major decline, (Talolora)
which along with the depletion of mangrove
resources and the loss of its forests, resulted in Getting there
increased poverty among coastal communities, *From Manila – By plane (Zest Air), 1.5 hours to
In the mid-1990s, the municipal legislative Catarman, then 1 hour overland to Rawis
council passed an ordinance establishing a (Laoang), and another hour by boat to Sumoroy
marine sanctuary and marine reserve area in and then a 10-minute motorbike ride to Palapag.
the cove. In 2000, the local government unit Or 12 hours by bus to Rawis (Laoang), plus
was chosen as a project site of the Community- another hour by boat to Sumoroy and then
Based Resource Management Project of the motorbike to Palapag
Department of Environment and Natural *From Cebu – By slow boat (12 hours) or fast
Resources funded by the World Bank. Since then, ferry (Supercat - 2.5 hours) to Ormoc, then 50
the municipality has vigorously implemented minutes overland to Tacloban, 6 hours overland
the subproject components of national resource to Rawis (Laoang), and 1 hour by boat-tricycle
management and alternative livelihood support, transfer to Palapag via Sumoroy
which include: *From Davao – Via Cebu or Manila (sea or air)
1. Community organizing and community and Catarman-Rawis-Sumoroy
development;
2. Mangrove rehabilitation, reforestation and Recommended length of stay – 7 days
protection;

Visitor services
*Accommodations
1. Cobadonga Inn – A/C Php650/day; non-
A/C Php450/day; tel. (0908) 433 9232
*Boat rental, Php 500/day
*Tricycle rental, Php500/day
*Motorcycle rental, Php500/day
*Catering – typically Php120/serving/meal
Visits can be arranged through the following

municipal local government unit contacts:
Municipal Planning and Development
Coordinator, tel. (0907) 272 6508; Jason Rome
Azanza, tel. (919) 698 3590; Marlo Agno tel.
(916) 445 1730; or the Tourism Officer (0929) Catbalogan City, Samar (ccby-nc-sa 2.0 J Tan Kwon,
393 5121. Email: lgupalapag@yahoo.com. 2008)
*From Cebu – By boat, via Calbayog City; by

fastcraft, via Ormoc City
SAMAR
Catbalogan City Recommended length of stay – 7 days
History and highlights of CRM experience Visitor services

Catbalogan City has declared several sites *Accommodations
as marine protected areas and organized a 1. Maqueda Bay Hotel, Php550-700/room/
team of fish wardens to protect the municipal day, tel. (055) 251 2386
waters from illegal fishing operators. 2. Rolet’s Hotel, Php550-750/room/day, tel.
The local government, with the assistance (055) 251 5512
of non-governmental organizations and the 3. Fame Hotel, tel. (055) 251 2639
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has 4. Kalinayan Inn, tel. (055) 251 5152
also provided livelihood assistance to coastal 6. Rose Scent Pensionne, tel. (055) 251 2101
communities. 7. Bay View Inn, (055) 251 5067; website:
bayviewinncatbalogan.com
CRM projects and best time to visit Note: For more information on
1. Marine protected areas in Barangay accommodations in Catbalogan, please visit the
Cabugawan and Sierra islands – year round city’s official website at catbalogan.gov.ph/
2. Fish sanctuary in Lutao – year round tourism/accom_hotels.html
3. Mussel farms in Barangay Bunuanan – year *Boat rental – Php1,000-2,000/day
round *Food – Php35-P100/meal
4. Coastal resource management station in
Sampotan island – year round Visits can be arranged through: Edgar Guya,
5. Fish cages in Barangay Old Mahayag – year Municipal Agriculture Office, tel. (055) 356 1454
round / (0929) 394 8594 or Email
bluephin21@yahoo.com; City Planning and
Getting there Development Office, tel. (055) 251 5380.
*From Manila – By plane, via Tacloban City; from
Tacloban, take bus or van to Catbalogan
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SOUTHERN LEYTE 2. Lanao Lagoon, Lanaoc
3. Catmon Rolling Hills
Bontoc 4. Catmon Caves
5. Anahao Caves
History and highlights of CRM experience 6. Anahao Twin Mountain Peak
The municipality of Bontoc started its 7. Maugob Rice Terraces, Bunga
coastal resource management program in 1990 8. Banahao Forest Park
in an attempt to uplift the economic condition 9. Alejos Falls, Dao
of its fishers and conserve and protect its natural 10. Hibagwan Falls, Hibagwan
resources. For five years following its inception, 11. Botong Falls, Pamigsian
the program implemented the following 12. Tag-Abaca Falls, Pamigsian
management measures: 13. Nature Pool, Pamigsian
1. Establishment of the Casao and Poblacion 14. Kwatro Cascading Falls, Pamigsian
marine reserves, delineated by markers; 15. Mahayahay Cold Spring
bamboo structures provide a breeding 16. Bontoc Boulevard, Poblacion
place for squid and other marine life;
2. Mangrove reforestation; Getting there
3. Establishment of artificial reef; *From Manila – By air (1 hour) to Tacloban, then
4. Coral reef conservation; 2-3 hours overland to Bontoc
5. Livelihood programs assisted by the *From Cebu – By sea to Hilongos (Kinswell
Economic Development Foundation Shipping, Roble Shipping, Gloria Shipping), or
In 2001, the local government began Bato (Medallion Shipping, MV Fiji)
another set of interventions, including: *From Davao – Via Cebu, then take onward
1. Bangus (milkfish) fishpen project connections to Bontoc
supervised by the Municipal Agricultural
Services Office; Recommended length of stay – 3-5 days
2. Mangrove rehabilitation, mangrove
nursery, and planting with assistance from Visitor services
the provincial government; *Accommodations
3. Flower gardening; and No commercial accommodations in Bontoc
4. Marine and Ecology Park at Barangays -- visitors can stay in Sogod, only 10 minutes by
Talisay and San Ramon; land from Bontoc:
The Municipal Fisheries Office was created 1. Syshore Hotel and Bar
in 2009 to support the sustainability of these 2. GV Pensionne House
interventions and undertake new projects, 3. Rocca Pension House
including new protected areas and recreational 4. 3R Pensionne
and ecotourism facilities. 5. Sogod Bed and Breakfast
6. Sogod Bay Lodge
CRM projects and best time to visit 7. Villa Catalina Manor
The following projects may be visited any 8. Mariane Family Center
time:
1. Poblacion Marine Reserve Visits can be arranged through the Municipal
2. Casao Marine Reserve Tourism Office; contact Jourdan Tantoy, tel. (053)
3. Bangus fish pen and mangrove forest, 382-3060, (0910) 788 8905, (0905) 707 7970;
Talisay and San Ramon Raniel Nablea, tel. (053) 382 3060, (0921) 410
3825. Or through Ruth Opina, tel. (053) 382 3060
Other attractions and points of interest or Segundina Rabanes, tel. (0909) 852 8694.
1. Floating kiosks, Poblacion Email: mpvf_bontoc@yahoo.com.

Hinundayan
Hinundayan’s coastal resource
management program started in 1999 after an
orientation on the 1998 Philippine Fisheries Code
for barangay and municipal officials. Soon after
this orientation, the local government
established two fish sanctuaries and marine
reserve areas, which were officially declared in
2000. On June 28, 2009, one of these
sanctuaries, the Ambao Fish Sanctuary, was
awarded third place by the Marine Protected
Area Support Network in its Search for Most
Outstanding Marine Protected Areas in the
Philippines. Ambao Fish Sanctuary was also
named a Champion of the Champions of the
Seas in Southern Leyte on July 1, 2009. Ambao Fish Sanctuary and Marine Reserve, Hinundayan,
The coastal resource management Southern Leyte
program is supported by a strong municipal
fisheries and aquatic resource management *From Cebu – By sea to Hilongos (Kinswell
council and active municipal fisheries law Shipping, Roble Shipping, Gloria Shipping), or
enforcement team. Bato (Medallion Shipping, MV Fiji)
*From Davao – Via Cebu, then take onward
CRM projects and best time to visit connections to Hinundayan
1. Ambao Fish Sanctuary and Marine Reserve
Area (Municipal Fish Sanctuary 1), Barangay Recommended length of stay – 1 day
Ambao - April to July
Visitor services
Other attractions and points of interest *Accommodations
1. Mabaho & Abutanan Caves, Barangay Bugho 1. Julie’s Lodging House (fan room Php350;
and Barangay An-an A/C room Php750), tel. (0906) 485 0690
2. Busay Falls, Barangay Cabulisan 2. Sugarland Lodging House (from Php500)
3. “Birhen del Remedio” Chapel, Barangay 3. Ambao Seaside House (fan room Php600,
Ambao – houses a wooden image of the A/C room Php1,000), tel. (0921) 454 3646
Virgin Mary that many believe to be 4. Vic Lodging House (A/C room Php700), tel.
miraculous. The image is said to “grow” (0917) 486 4453
out of an old chopping board that a fisher *Meals – several commercial establishments
found entangled in his net. offer affordable meals, including Jorlan’s Eatery
(tel. (0908) 398 9106), Nike’s Foodsnack, Ditus
Getting there Foodhaus, Megatta Restaurant, and Sound
*From Manila – Garden Eatery
– By air (1 hour) to Tacloban, then overland
to Hinundayan Visits can be arranged through the Office of the
– By bus (Philtranco, CUL, Eagle Star) Mayor, Municipal Hall, Hinundayan 6609,
Southern Leyte.
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Maasin City
The first coastal resource management
intervention initiated by the local government
was in 1991. In response to a call from the
municipal agriculture and fisheries council for
municipal government to address the rampant
intrusion of commercial fishers in Maasin’s
municipal waters, a composite law
enforcement and patrol team was created made
up of municipal councilors, municipal agriculture Maasin City, Southern Leyte (ccby-nc-sa 2.0 Will Elwood,
2006)
personnel, Philippine National Police and the
Coast Guard. Enforcement Team” in the Search for Champions
In 1995, the local government enacted its of the Seas organized by the Southern Leyte
first fisheries ordinance, which created the provincial government for its 49 th founding
Maasin Anti-Illegal Fishery Task Force or Bantay anniversary.
Dagat. This ordinance was revised and During the same event, Maasin City was
consolidated in 1997, when Maasin was already also cited as “Champion in Mangrove Protection
a city, in a new ordinance that created the and Management.”
Maasin City Bantay Dagat under an executive Maasin City’s best coastal resource
committee chaired by the mayor and composed management practices include:
of an anti-illegal fishing task force headed by 1. Annual registration and licensing of
the city agriculturist and surveillance groups fishers, fishing gear and fishing boats;
headed by the barangay chairmen. To fully 2. Color coding for fishing boats; and
enforce this ordinance, the local government 3. Two marine protected areas, the Sto.
unit deputized fish wardens to help in law Rosario Fish Sanctuary and the Guadalupe-
enforcement, assigned one Philippine National Bilibol Fish Sanctuary.
Police personnel to the Bantay Dagat, and
equipped the team with a patrol boat, speed CRM projects and best time to visit
boat, and radios. The following projects may be visited any
The Bantay Dagat is fully supported by city time:
and barangay officials, the city fisheries and 1. Bantay Dagat Bunk House/Office, Hapitan,
aquatic resource management council, Manhilo
Philippine National Police, Coast Guard, and city 2. Mangrove nurseries and 490-hectare
prosecutor’s office, as well as by non- mangrove area, Hapitan, Manhilo
governmental organizations, people’s 3. Danao Forest Park, 12 kilometers from
organizations and the academe. In 2004, it was Poblacion of Malapoc-Norte
given the “Garbo sa Dakbayan Award” by the Notable features: A watershed area with
city government “for the performance of a man-made lake, Damian’s Peak and rich
extraordinary act of public service and consistent flora and fauna
demonstration of exemplary ethical behavior.”
Before that, it was also featured in the Bureau Other attractions and points of interest
of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Region 8 1. Cagnituan Cave, Falls & Lagoon, Barangay
Newsletter (2000) as one of the most effective Cagnituan (115 kilometers from the city
Bantay Dagat in Region 8. In 2009, it emerged proper) – a huge subterranean cave 276m
as “Champion Municipal/City Fisheries Law above sea level where cool waters cascade

into a refreshing lagoon; a popular Macrohon
adventure tourism destination.
2. San Francisco Javier Pilgrim Center, History and highlights of CRM experience
Barangay Hanginan (7 kilometers from the The municipality of Macrohon adopted
city proper) – a pilgrim site located 400m coastal resource management in 2003, but lack
above sea level, involving a one-hour uphill of manpower and funds prevented the local
trek government from fully implementing it. In 2007,
3. Monte Cueva, Barangay Rizal (1.5 the mayor filled up two vacant positions in the
kilometers from the city proper) – natural municipal agriculture office and assigned the
cave and diocesan shrine located 172 new staff to handle fishery concerns. Since both
meters above sea level. agricultural technologists and the newly
4. Our Lady of Asuncion Shrine – the country’s appointed officer-in-charge of the agriculture
highest shrine of the Assumption (104 office were new to the program, they sought
meters above sea level), accessible by a technical assistance from the Provincial
307-step stairs. Environment and Natural Resources
5. 17 th Century Maasin Church, Tunga-tunga Management Unit-Coastal Fishery Resource
(Southern Leyte’s diocesan seat) Management Unit (PENRMO-CFRMU).
On June 17-18, 2008, the Bureau of
Getting there Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the
*From Manila – PENRMO-CFRMU assisted Macrohon in the
– By air (1 hour) to Tacloban, then 4 hours conduct of participatory coastal resource
overland to Maasin City assessment. Representatives from the barangay
– By bus (Philtranco, CUL, Eagle Star) and municipal fisheries and aquatic resource
*From Cebu – By sea to Hilongos (Kinswell management councils, municipal legislative
Shipping, Roble Shipping, Gloria Shipping), or council, religious organizations, and municipal
Bato (Medallion Shipping, MV Fiji) agriculture office joined the town’s 16 coastal
*From Davao – Via Cebu, then take onward barangay chairmen in a participatory coastal
connections to Maasin City resource assessment activity. Results of the
Visitor services assessment were used in the formulation of
*Accommodations the municipality’s 5-year coastal fishery
A/C rooms available at: resource management plan.
1. Ampil Pensionne A memorandum of agreement between
2. DW Pensionne the municipality and German Development
3. Floi-Quin Pension & Café Service for the development of fisheries and
4. GV Pensionne aquatic resource management was approved
5. Maasin Country Lodge in August 2008 to further strengthen Macrohon’s
6. Southern Comforts Pensionne coastal resource management program.
7. Villa Romana
Visits can be arranged through Amado P. Acasio, 1. Molopolo- Sta. Cruz marine park/fish
Office of the City Agricultural Services, Combado, sanctuary – December to May
Maasin City, Southern Leyte, tel. (053) 381 6103, Notable features: The sanctuary is
fax (053) 361 2138, Email: surrounded by mangroves that serve as
At_acasio@yahoo.com; or Wilfredo Justin Baste, habitat for wild birds and a breeding area
City Investment & Tourism Office, CIPC Bldg, City for various species. There is a footbridge
Hall Compound, Tunga-tunga, Maasin City, from which visitors can watch and feed
Southern Leyte, tel (053) 381 3917, Email: fishes.
willyjay2002@yahoo.com.
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Other attractions and points of interest 3. Southern Leyte Divers (A/C rooms), tel.
1. Beaches and beach resorts (Manaya, (053) 572 4011, Email: info@leyte-
Amparaiso, Tatay Ade, Cristina, Paradise divers.com; Website: leyte-divers.com
Cliff, Saavedra, Southern Leyte Divers, 4. Cristina White Beach Resort (A/C rooms),
Mibulos Beach on the Rock) tel. (053) 381 0636, (0928) 487 8673, (0920)
2. Cambaro Caves, Cambaro 263 1728
3. Seven Falls, San Roque 5. Kuting Reef (A/C rooms), tel. (053) 572
4. Fatima Hills, Ichon 1023 / (0905) 668 5873; Website: kuting-
5. Banahaw Spring, San Joaquin reef.com, Email: info@kuting-reef.com
6. Danao Lake, Danao *Tricyle and multicab – special trips (“pakyaw”)
7. Native delicacies can be arranged with driver
a. Tres Marias, Ichon
b. W iri-wiri, San Joaquin Visits can be arranged through the Municipal
c. Bingka de laray (rice cake), Laray Tourism Officer, Municipal Hall, San V icente
d. Iraid (cassava roll) and niligid (sweet potato Poblacion, Macrohon, Southern Leyte; tel. (053)
roll), Upper Ichon 572 1204 / 1695; fax (053) 572 1695; Email:
e. Hopia ni Minang, San Vicente Poblacion helen_abarico@yahoo.com.
f. Pinsit in Taging, Sta. Cruz
g. Puto and biko de Macrohon, Ichon-Laray
Padre Burgos
Getting there
*From Manila – History and highlights of CRM experience
– By air (1 hour) to Tacloban, then overland The municipality of Padre Burgos set up
to Macrohon four marine protected areas in May 2005 – one
– By bus (24 hours) from Manila via Maasin each in Buenavista, Sta. Sofia, Lungsodaan and
City, then 15 min to Macrohon Tangkaan – to allow depleted fish stocks to
*From Cebu – By sea to Hilongos (4-5 hours on recover and conserve the marine life that the
Kinswell Shipping, Roble Shipping, Gloria areas support. Consultations with stakeholders,
Shipping), Bato (4-5 hours on Medallion especially the fishers, were undertaken to
Shipping, MV Fiji), or Ormoc (2 hours by fast ensure that local knowledge and sentiments
craft), then about 1-2 hours overland to about the project were taken into consideration.
Macrohon via Maasin City Advised by divers and experts from the Coral
*From Davao – Cay Conservation and DA-BFAR, the fishers were
– Via Cebu, then take onward connections involved in site selection, invited to seminars
to Macrohon and workshops about marine protected area
– By bus (24 hours) to Macrohon via Liloan, management and alternative livelihoods, and
Southern Leyte taken on a study tour of the marine protected
area in Apo Island, Dauin, Negros Oriental to
Recommended length of stay – 3-5 days get a first-hand look at the operations of an
marine protected area and its potential
Visitor services benefits.
*Accommodations Following Apo Island’s example, the local
1. Amparaiso Resort and Function House (A/ government unit has put in place a users’ fee
C rooms), tel. (053) 572 1706 / (0919) 502 system in its marine protected areas, which
8637; Website: amparaiso.com generates income that partly covers
2. Manaya Beach Resort (A/C rooms), tel. management costs. Prospects for tourism are
(053) 572 4037 great, as Sogod Bay, where the marine protected

areas are located, are now attracting an 6. Padre Burgos Castle Resort, (0917) 408
increasing number of diving enthusiasts. 2529
7. Homestay: Habrecia Tiu Gil
CRM projects and best time to visit 8. Homestay: Bjorn Olsson, tel. (0906) 503
1. Lungsodaan marine protected area – year 2026
round *Boat tour to Limasawa and Panaon Islands –
2. Buenavista marine protected area – Php5,000/day (up to 10 persons)
January-June *Car rental (P. Burgos to various points in
3. Sta. Sofia marine protected area – year Southern Leyte) – Php2,500/day (up to 4 persons)
round
4. Tangkaan marine protected area – year Visits can be arranged through the CMFU Office
round under the Provincial Governor’s Office, tel. (053)
5. Buenavista mangrove reforestation project 381 4164 / 4551; Visayas State University (Dr.
– January-June Othelio Capuno), tel. (053) 335 2600; or Marina
Gador, OPAG, Maasin City, tel. (053) 381 4036.
Other attractions and points of interest The Padre Burgos local government may also be
1. Proposed reforestation project in contacted at (053) 573 0114.
Lungsodaan in an area known to be a
natural habitat of the tarsier and various
species of monkeys, lizards and birds. Pintuyan
2. Spanish era Moro Tower at Lungsodaan
3. Tangkaan Beach and rock formations History and highlights of CRM experience
4. Limasawa and Panaon Islands The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources Fisheries Sector Project introduced
Getting there coastal resource management in Pintuyan in
*From Manila – By air (1 hour) to Tacloban, then 1995. It established several marine protected
overland to Padre Burgos areas to restore degraded habitats and help
*From Cebu – By sea to Hilongos (Kinswell sustain and increase biodiversity and productivity
Shipping, Roble Shipping, Gloria Shipping), or of fishery resources. Through information,
Bato (Medallion Shipping, MV Fiji), then overland education and communication and advocacy, the
to Padre Burgos Fisheries Sector Project succeeded in breaking
*From Davao – Via Cebu, then take onward the local tradition of destructive fishing and
connections to Padre Burgos indiscriminate use of natural resources by
increasing community-level initiatives to
Visitor services improve fisheries management and
*Accommodations conservation.
1. Peters’ Dive Resort, tel. (053) 573 0015; When the Project ended, the Fisheries
Email: pmorrittpdc@yahoo.com Resource Management Project took over the task
2. Sogod Bay Scuba Resort, tel. (053) 573 of promoting fisheries management and
0131; Website: sogodbayscubaresort.com; conservation, in particular by institutionalizing
Email: info@sogodbayscubaresort.com fisheries information and law enforcement
3. V888 Lodging House, tel. (0918) 276 8065 systems in the local government unit. The Project
/ (0915) 356 8106; Email: built on the foundation laid down by the
v888@mmsplaceinternational.com Fisheries Sector Project and other programs
4. JM-RN Pension House, tel. (0917) 575 1035 initiated by the local communities and local
5. Davliz Travel Lodge, tel. (0919) 695 2897 / government unit in fisheries resource
(0906) 898 4724 management and income diversification.
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7. Rock carving of Lilo-an-Pintuyan Trail (this
historical landmark dates back to July 21,
1933)
8. Town fiesta – September 28-29
Getting there
*From Manila – By air (1 hour) to Tacloban, then
overland (bus or van) to Pintuyan via Sogod
*From Cebu – By sea to Hilongos (Kinswell
Shipping, Roble Shipping, Gloria Shipping), or
Bato (Medallion Shipping, MV Fiji), then overland
Son-ok marine protected area, Pintuyan, Southern Leyte (bus or van) to Pintuyan
*From Davao –
Presently, Pintuyan is part of the German – Via Cebu, then take onward connections
Development Service-Environment and Rural to Pintuyan.
Development Program-Coastal Fisheries – Via Surigao City (van or bus), then travel
Resources Management, which is being directly to Pintuyan by motorized banca, or
implemented in coordination with the Provincial take ferry boat to Lilo-an then travel by
Government of Leyte. The main objective of this land to Pintuyan.
program is to support local communities in the
management of their coastal fisheries Recommended length of stay – 3 days
resources, focusing on the regulation of the
fishing activities and the protection of the Visitor services
valuable and critical habitats as well as *Accommodations
providing alternative sources of income to 1. La Guerta Lodge, tel. (0927) 997 7329
affected communities, primarily through 2. Chad Sunken Garden Lodge, tel. (053) 587
ecotourism. A key objective of the local 2064
government unit is to maintain the high 3. Pintuyan Eco Park and Resort, tel. (0926)
biodiversity levels in its marine protected areas, 447 7382
not only to support healthy populations of fish 4. Homestay program, tel. (0926) 447 7382
and promote food security, but also to increase *Boat rental (whale shark interaction tour) –
and sustain visitor interest in Pintuyan as an Php600 (up to 3 hours)
ecotourism destination.
Visits can be arranged through the Office of the
CRM projects and best time to visit Mayor, Pintuyan, Southern Leyte 6614; tel/fax
1. Son-ok marine protected area — (053) 587 2015 / 2041. Or Municipal Tourism
September to May Officer Moncher Bardos, tel (0916) 952 3354,
Email moncher64bardos@yahoo.com or
Other attractions and points of interest moncher64@yahoo.com. Or Municipal
1. Whale shark interaction Agriculturist Apolinario Dumaran, tel. (0916) 835
2. Dolphin watching 6126.
3. Scuba diving and snorkeling
4. Waterfalls safari
5. Cultural presentations (Hungusay Festival,
October 20)
6. Festival of Pintuyan’s traditional arts
(October 19)

regionTEN
Region 10
(Northern Mindanao)
CAMIGUIN
Guinsiliban
Guinsiliban is Camiguin’s smallest municipality in terms of land area, covering about 7.78%
of the total area of the island province. Yet because of the presence of mangroves along its 10.8-
kilometer coastline, its coastal areas are richer than those in other municipalities in terms of
diversity, with a total of about 153 reef and reef-associated species belonging to 31 families
recorded during a recent fish census. The municipal government has sought to protect this diversity
by rehabilitating its mangrove areas, which had been reduced in the past by indiscriminate cutting
of trees for firewood, construction and agriculture, residential and commercial uses. With assistance
from the New Zealand Agency for International Development/Department of Environment and
Natural Resources Camiguin Coastal Resource Management Project, the local government has
also implemented the following management interventions:
1. Reorganization and strengthening of barangay fisherfolk organizations;
2. Registration of fishers;
3. Reorganization of a municipal federation of fisherfolk organization;
Cantaan clam ocean nursery and protection area, Guinsiliban, Camiguin
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1. Cantaan and Cabuan fish sanctuaries – year
round
Notable features: The area’s relatively high
marine biodiversity and pleasant
underwater scenery are the main
attractions for snorkelers and divers.
2. Cantaan clam ocean nursery and protection
area – year round
Notable features: Six of the nine known
Tridacna species are found here. The area
is protected and maintained by a local
Moro Watch Tower, Guinsiliban, Camiguin cooperative/people’s organization.

1. Kibila White Beach – a white sand bar and
dive site at the eastern tip of Camiguin
island facing Balingoan town in Misamis
Oriental.
2. Moro Watch Tower – locally known as
“Silip-panan” or “Siliban,” this stone fort is
equipped with traps, pointed bamboo
spears and throwing catapults. In the old
Kibila White Beach, Guinsiliban, Camiguin (A. Flores) days it served as a shelter for women and
children during Moro invasions.
4. Information campaign on the 1998 Visitor services

Philippine Fisheries Code for barangay *Van rental, Php2,500 for first 8 hours, then
officials, fishers and the Philippine National Php250/hour
Police; *Motorcycle rental, Php400 for first 8 hours,
5. Municipal fisheries and aquatic resource then Php150/hour
management council meetings; *Boat rental, Php2,500 for first 8 hours, then
6. Beach and coastal clean-ups; Php200/hour
7. Barangay-level integrated coastal *Rental of snorkel, floater and fins, Php100-
management planning; 150/gear
8. Distibution of marine flashlights and other *Entrance fee at tourist sites, typically Php10-
surveillance paraphernalia to six coastal 50/person at each site
barangays to support their campaign
against illegal fishing; V isits can be arranged through Municipal
9. Formulation of a municipal coastal Planning and Development Coordinator and
resource management plan; Municipal Tourism Officer-Designate Luisito
10. Patrol and surveillance activities; Napisa, tel/fax (088) 387 4516, Email:
11. Seeding of clam and sea urchin; and Lgu.guinsiliban@gmail.com,
12. Production of seedlings for seaweed Czarina_gultz@yahoo.com.
production.

Mahinog Roque, offers world-class dive sites, clear
waters and white sand beach as well as
History and highlights of CRM experience exotic wildlife and hiking trails under a
In the past, coastal resource management canopy of a virgin forest.
initiatives in the municipality of Mahinog were 2. Benoni Lagoon
implemented piecemeal, with no guiding Notable features: The area around this 18-
document to provide programmatic focus and hectare lagoon is being developed as a
direction. Although the local government tourist destination. A marine sanctuary has
allocated a regular budget to coastal resource been incorporated in the area’s approved
management through the Municipal Agriculture zoning plan to help preserve its marine
Office, most of the money was used to provide resources and biodiversity. Facilities now
counterpart funding for programs and projects available include a resort with a seafood
assisted by national agencies. These projects restaurant, a research station run by the
included marine sanctuaries, mangrove Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
rehabilitation, seaweed production and the focusing on bangus (milkfish) fry
operationalization of the Bantay Dagat. production and a few fish cages.
Today, with assistance from the New Note: Mahinog is the main gateway to Camiguin,
Zealand Agency for International Development/ connecting the island province via ferry to
Department of Environment and Natural Balingoan, Misamis Oriental and through fast
Resources Camiguin Coastal Resource ferry (Paras Sea Cat) to Cagayan de Oro City, the
Management Project, the municipal regional center, and Jagna, Bohol in Central
government is moving toward a more integrated Visayas.
and holistic approach to coastal resource
management. The coastal resource Visitor services
management plans of its coastal barangays *Accommodations
have been formulated and are now being 1. J&A Fishpen, (A/C rooms from Php1,000;
integrated into a municipal-level plan. The dorm-type fan rooms from Php1,000 for
emphasis is presently on the development of up to 10 persons), tel. (088) 387 4008
Mantigue Island Nature Park and Burias Shoal 2. Islet Resort & Restaurant (A/C rooms from
as world-class dive sites. As a pilot site of the Php800), tel. (088) 387 4005
Camiguin Coastal Resource Management 3. Queobe Eco-Park & Training Center (A/C
Project, the island has benefited from the dorms at Php2,000 for up to 10 persons),
installation of basic facilities for swimming and tel. (088) 387 3017
picnicking, establishment and protection of *Motorboat rental (to Mantigue Island) –
marine resources, enforcement of regulations, Php550/4 hours
and capacity-building for service providers. By *Van rental – Php2,500/8 hours
building public awareness about the importance *Jeepney rental – Php2,000/8 hours
of coastal management, the local government *Motorcycle rental – Php500/8 hours
has engaged stakeholders in the protection
effort. Visits can be arranged through Municipal Tourism
Officer-Designate Mercy B. Jajalla, Mahinog,
CRM projects and best time to visit Camiguin, tel (088) 387 3031. Or Engr. Mary Jane
1. Mantigue Island Nature Park, San Roque – Lagunay, Office of the Mayor, Mahinog,
October-June Camiguin, tel. (088) 387 3017. Email:
Notable features: The 6.9-hectare lgumahinog@yahoo.com.
Mantigue Island, about 20 minutes by
outrigger motorboat from Barangay San
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MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL
Aloran
The municipal marine waters of Aloran
border five coastal barangays facing Iligan Bay,
namely, Makawa, Lobogon, Tawi-tawi, Tuburan
Medano White Island marine protected area, Mambajao, and Conat. It has a total population of 4,525
Camiguin and a coastline stretching to 7.6 kilometers.
Aloran’s coastal management experience
is highlighted by the following best practices:
Mambajao 1. Legislation and law enforcement. The
adoption of the Unified Provincial Fisheries
History and highlights of CRM experience Ordinance of Misamis Occidental through
Mambajao has established five marine Municipal Resolution 0805 series of 2000,
protected areas in some of its most highly along with the strict implementation of
biodiverse areas. Each marine protected area the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998,
has a no-take zone where only regulated helped minimize illegal fishing and
activities such as diving, snorkeling and scientific improve the productivity of Aloran’s marine
studies are allowed. The town is a site of the waters.
New Zealand Agency for International 2. Municipal water zoning. The Unified
Development / Department of Environment and Fisheries Ordinance of Misamis Occidental
Natural Resources Camiguin Coastal Resource divides the municipal waters of Aloran into
Management Project. 19 zones:
Zone I, III, IV – Fish corrals
CRM projects and best time to visit Zone II, X, XI – Passive fishing gear
1. Five marine protected areas (Medano Zone V, VI, IX, VIII – Catching of bangus
White Island, Kabiling, Lagundi, Magiting, (milkfish) fry
and Kuguita) – year-round Zone VII – Catching of goby fry (hipon)
Zone XIV – Aquaculture
Other attractions and points of interest Zone XVI – Fish sanctuary
1. Medano White Island (an uninhabited Zone XVII and XVIII – Tourism
white sandbar offering a view of Mt. Hibok- Zone XIX – Oyster and mussel culture
hibok and old volcano) – year round
2. Jicduf Reefs – year round CRM projects and best time to visit
1. Tuburan and Tawi-tawi fish sanctuaries –
Visitor services April to October
1. Ardent Hibok-Hibok Spring Resort, tel. (088) 2. Macawa mangrove plantation – April to
387 0508 – Php440-1,200 per day October
V isits can be arranged through the municipal Other attractions and points of interest
local government unit, tel. (088) 387 1252 / 387 1. Mimolan Falls, Barangay Roxas
0106; Email bluethunder_limpan@yahoo.com. 2. Mt. Malindang trek, via Tangub City

Getting there Visits can be arranged through the Aloran
*From Manila – By plane to Ozamis City, then Municipal Government, Jocelyn Roa, tel. 088
45 minutes overland to Aloran 586 0160 or Donald Martin Roa, tel. (0909) 552
– By plane to Dipolog City, then 2 hours by 7723.
bus going toward Oroquieta City (tell driver
or conductor that you are disembarking at
Aloran) Oroquieta City
– By plane to Cagayan de Oro, then 4 hours
by bus to Aloran History and highlights of CRM experience
*From Cebu – Daily boat trips to Ozamis City, Oroquieta City is one of the landing centers
arriving early morning, then 45 minutes of the Province of Misamis Occidental for both
overland to Aloran commercial and municipal fish catches.
*From Davao – 7 hours overland to Cagayan de In the early 1990s, illegal fishing was
Oro City then to Oroquieta City via Ozamis City rampant in the city’s municipal waters. The
(4-5 hours). Tell driver or conductor that you are Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, which
disembarking at Aloran devolved many coastal management functions
to the local government unit, paved the way for
Recommended length of stay – 1 day stricter implementation of fishery laws and
regulations in the city. Two patrol boats were
Visitor services commissioned in 1992. A total of 91 cases of
*Accommodations in Oroquieta City, 8.5 illegal fishing were recorded in 1992-2001, and
kilometers from Aloran. Rates are from Php300- from January to November 2002, the city
1,000/day. recorded zero incidence of illegal fishing.
*Car/van rental at Php1,000-1,500/day In 1997, the city established a 5-hectare
*Catering marine sanctuary in Purok 4, Mobod. This
Tidal flats and mangroves, Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental
RegionTen 153
1. Purok-4, Mobod marine sanctuary (tidal
flats) – year round, ideally during high tide
2. Paypayan-Mobod mangrove rehabilitation
program – year round, ideally during high
tide
Note: Oroquieta City is said to be one of the
cleanest and greenest cities in the Philippines;
its rivers have been named the cleanest river
systems in the country.
Tidal flats and mangroves, Oroquieta City, Misamis
Occidental
1. Boulevard, boardwalk and public plaza by
sanctuary was legislated in 2000 and has since the sea – any time, but best during sunrise
been expanded to 20 hectares, benefiting and sunset
fishers through increased fish catch (from 1.5
kg/fisher/day to 3 kg/fisher/day). Students, Getting there
government agencies and non-governmental *From Manila – 1 hour by plane to Dipolog or
organizations have planted nearly 53,000 Ozamiz, then 1.5 hours overland
mangrove seedlings in the area under an *From Cebu – 30 minutes by plane to Dipolog or
ongoing mangrove rehabilitation program. Ozamiz, then 1.5 hours overland; or 10 hours by
The local government practices strong boat to Ozamis City, then 45 minutes overland
political will in the establishment and to Oroquieta
maintenance of the sanctuary. Its success of *From Davao –1 hour by plane to Cagayan de
has encouraged local officials to establish a Oro City, then by bus to Iligan-Ozamis City,
second sanctuary. passing Panguil Bay on barge
The marine sanctuary serves not only as a
refuge for important marine flora and fauna Recommended length of stay – 3-4 days
found in the city’s tidal flats, but also as a center
for marine and estuarine studies. Visitor services
The City of Oroquieta has created a coastal *Accommodations
resource management technical working group 1. Tatong’s Beach Resort
to take charge in the formulation and 2. Sheena’s Inn
implementatio of its coastal resource 3. Rhovic’s Place
management plan based on a coastal resource 4. Emily’s Lodge at Php150-1,500/day
assessment undertaken by the Mindanao State *Meals by arrangement at Php150/day
University at Naawan.
A funding partnership was formed with the V isits can be arranged through the Mayor’s
Australian Agency for International Development Office, City Hall, Oroquieta City, Misamis
Philippine-Australia Local Sustainability Project Occidental, tel. (088) 531 1213, fax (088) 531
for the preservation and development of the 1164, Email diotoledo@yahoo.com; or the City
marine sanctuary at Mobod. A new conference Agriculture Office, Oroquieta City, tel. (088) 531
building, mangrove nursery and one pumpboat 1631.
are currently being funded by the Project to
improve information dissemination and
enforcement of marine laws.

regionELEVEN
Region 11
(Davao Region)
COMPOSTELA VALLEY
Mabini
The municipal government of Mabini and the Doña Luisa Foundation began implementing a
coastal resource management program in 1990 to address rampant illegal fishing in the area. The
program, which began with an intensive information and education campaign, led to the
establishment of three fish sanctuaries off the mainland and a marine reserve in Kopiat Island. A
team was formed to curb illegal fishing, denuded swamps were rehabilitated, and fisheries and
aquatic resource management councils were formed in six coastal barangays, namely, Cadunan,
Cuambog, Del Pilar, San Antonio Pindasan and Tagnanan.
Activities undertaken from 2004 include participatory coastal resource assessment, mangrove
reforestation, re-training of fish wardens, the establishment of Bantay Dagat in Barangay Cuambog,
and the approval by the municipal legislative council of a unified municipal fisheries ordinance.
The unified municipal fisheries ordinance, adopted in 2006, was published in 2008 and is now
being implemented. It provides for the establishment of two fish sanctuaries in Barangays San
Antonio and Tagnanan.
Coastal management projects and best time to visit:

1. Marine Training Center, Tagnanan, Kopiat Island – March to June
2. Tagnanan Fish Sanctuary, Kopiat Island – March to June
3. San Antonio Fish Sanctuary, Kopiat Island – March to June
4. Mangrove reforestation at Barangays Cadunan, Cuambog, Del Pilar, San Antonio and Tagnanan
– year-round

1. Beach resorts
2. Diving at Kopiat and Lunod Islands
Getting there
*From Manila – 2 hours by plane to Davao City, 1 hour to Compostela; 3 days by boat to Davao City
*From Cebu – 1 hour to Davao City; 2 hours by boat to Davao City
*From Davao City – 2 hours by land to Mabini
Visitor services
*Accommodations (For more information, please contact the municipal government, tel. (084)
370 6010)
1. Beach View Resort, Pindasan, Mabini
2. Manaklay Beach Park, Php500-1,000/cottage
3. Barioso Resort, Php500-1,000
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*Boat rental for island hopping, Php300 for 5 Bato Fish Sanctuary, mangrove rehabilitation
hours zone and seagrass protection zone that the
*Passenger boat around Kopiat Island, Php20 Davao del Sur provincial government helped to
per person establish. The municipal government is also
*Meals - Php350/person/day (can be arranged, rehabilitating mangrove areas in four
3 meals and 2 snacks) barangays. Fish production in the area has
reportedly increased as a result of these
Visits can be arranged through Ms. Amy Chiu- management measures.
Bama, Municipal Agriculture Office, (084) 370
6030. CRM project and best time to visit
1. Bato Fish Sanctuary, year-round
2. Tuban-Tagabuli Fish Sanctuary, year-round
DAVAO DEL SUR 3. Astorga Fish Sanctuary, year-round
4. Mangrove rehabilitation, Barangays
Sta. Cruz Tagabuli, Tuban and Astorga – year-round
History and highlights of CRM experience Other attractions

The municipality of Sta. Cruz has an active 1. Pasig islet – seminar/meeting venue,
law enforcement team composed primarily of recreational facilities run by the Provincial
barangay fish wardens in charge protecting its Government
three fish sanctuaries, including the 25-hectare
Bato Fish Sanctuary, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

Getting there Getting there
*From Manila – By plane to Davao City; from *From Manila and other areas – Via Digos City;
Davao City, 1 hour overland from Digos, 30 minutes overland to Hagonoy
*From Cebu – By air via Davao
Visitor services
Recommended length of stay – 1 day *Accommodations available in Digos City
Visitor services Visits can be arranged through coastal resource

*Accommodations available in hotels and inns management Coordinator Mercedes Cabardo,
in Davao and Digos Cities Municipal Agriculture Office, Hagonoy, Davao
*Lodging houses are also available in Sta. Cruz del Sur, tel. (0910) 915 9245.
(call the Municipal Agriculture Office for more
information)
DAVAO ORIENTAL
Visits can be arranged through Jose Martorillas
or Gemma Canogcog, Municipal Agriculture Mati
Office, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur; tel. (082) 441
1467 or fax ( 82) 441 1471 / 1463. History and highlights of CRM experience
The Mati Pujada Bay was the pilot area for
the implementation of the Coastal Environment
Hagonoy Program of the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources in Region 11. Under this
program, the Provincial Environment and
Natural Resources Office and the Environmental
The coastal resource management
Research and Development Services drafted an
initiatives of the local government were first
action plan that included resource assessment
implemented in the early 1980s. These were
in Pujada, mangrove reforestation, information
strengthened by the entry of the United States
and education campaign, community
Agency for International Development/
organizing, alternative livelihood program and
the establishment of a protected seascape and
Resources Coastal Resource Management
marine park center. Working with the municipal
Project in 1997-2004. Coastal resource
government, the Department of Environment
management programs include mangrove
and Natural Resources continues to maintain
reforestation and the establishment of marine
the mangrove park in Guangguang Dahican and
protected areas. The local government also
manages other mangrove areas through a
plans to develop an eco-tourism project.
community-based forest management
agreement with concerned communities. The
local government also runs an active anti-illegal
1. Mangrove rehabilitation project, Barangay
fishing campaign that involves community
Aplaya and Paligue – year-round
members.
CRM project and best time to visit
1. Derequito’s Beach Resort, Barangay Leling
1. Mangrove park, Barangay Guangguang-
2. Lozada Inland Resort, Barangay San Isidro
Dahican - year round
3. Seagull Inland Resort, Barangay Guihing
2. Pujada Bay Festival - last week of June
Notable features: This is a social
mobilization and information campaign
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Mati, Davao Oriental
aimed at drawing attention to the cause 5. Island hopping (Pujada, Waniban, Oak and
of saving and protecting Pujada Bay. Luban)
3. Mariculture, Barangay Baso – year round 6. Beach resorts in Masao (Bobon), Gregorio
4. Fishing Village community immersion, (Dita), Jambay (Bobon), Pinanpanan
Barangays Mamali and Dawan – year round (Bobon), Botona (Dahican), Tropical
Notable features: The coastal areas of Kanakbai (Dahican), Golden Sunrise (Badas)
Barangays Mamali and Dawan are 7. Mayo Bay Park and Cold Spring
managed through a community-based 8. Buso Hot Spring
forest management agreement with the 9. Provincial Capitol
Department of Environment and Natural 10. Menzi Plantation
Resources by a people’s organization called 11. Zigzag Road, Badas
“Nagkahi-usang Gagmayng Mangingisda 12. Libudon-Cabaywa Springs, Libudon
sa Mati para sa Kalambuan Federation, Inc.” 13. Bat Watching, Luban Island
14. Menzi Beach Park and Camp Site, Dahican
Other attractions and points of interest 15. Mati Park and Baywalk, Central
1. Dolphin watching at the Macambol area 16. Surf and Skim, Dahican and Bobon
2. Dugong sightings, Cabuaya and Lawigan 17. Tarsier Trek, Manguihay
3. Marine Turtle Breeding Center, Oak Island 18. Eagle Trek, Cabuaya
4. “Sleeping Dinosaur” (land formation), Sitio 19. Bird watching, Guang-guang
Baso

Getting there
The main entry point to Mati is Davao City.
*From Manila and other areas – By plane or
boat to Davao City, the 3 hours overland to Mati.
Vans are readily available at Gaisano Mall of
Davao and Victoria Plaza; Commuter buses
(Bachelor and LCI) depart Davao Overland
Transport Terminal every 30 minutes.
Visitor services Mat weavers, Mati, Davao Oriental

*Accommodations
1. Baywalk Hotel (Php650/day), tel. (087) 811
4060
2. Casa Rosa (Php650-Php1,000/day), tel.
(087) 811 4082
3. Chew Citi Lodge (Php150-500/day), tel
(087) 388 3104
4. D’Eterna Dormitel (Php200-800/day), tel.
(087) 811 1268
5. El Pueblo (Php850/day), tel. (087) 388 4677
6. Honey’s Inn (Php250-800/day), tel. (087)
811 4038
7. Hotel Beatrice (Php750-1,200/day), tel.
(087) 388 4655
8. Lane’s Katulganan (Php600-1,000/day), tel.
(087) 388 4989
9. Marriett (Php800-1,500/day), tel. (087) 388
3791
10. Mati Citi Lodge, (Php600/day), tel. (087)
811 5155
11. Villa Merced, (Php500-800/day), tel. (087)
811 1476
*Boat rental - Php1,500/day
*Van rental - Php2,000/day
Visits can be arranged through Tourism Officer

Dashiel Indelible, Jr. or Lucio Pequiro, Mati
Tourism Office, 2/F Cultural Center, Barangay
Sainz, Mati, Davao Oriental 8200; tel/fax (087)
388 3234, E-mail:
Mariculture operations at Baso, Mati, Davao Oriental
matitourismoffice@yahoo.com. Website:
www.mati.gov.ph.
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regionTHIRTEEN
Region 13
(CARAGA)
SURIGAO DEL SUR

Bislig City
Bislig City’s coastal resource management program began in May 1995 with the environmental
scanning and inventory of the city’s seagrass and coral resources by the Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources. This activity was followed by the zoning of Bislig Bay and the deputation of fish
wardens in 1996.
In 1998, the Local Government Support Program conducted a series of trainings to build local
capacity in community-based coastal resource management. That year, the Task Force Bantay
Kalikasan, composed of representatives from the Coast Guard, Philippine National Police and
Bantay Dagat, was organized for monitoring, surveillance and control purposes, and to enforce
fishery laws and regulations.
Other activities soon followed such as the establishment of a marine sanctuary and fish
sanctuary, construction of a Bantay Dagat outpost, and fish pens for displaced fishers.
In May 2001, the city started a mangrove reforestation project, focusing on nine coastal
barangays with a total area of 12.5 hectares.
In recent years, the city council has adopted some resolutions aimed at enhancing coastal
and fishery development and management. These include resolutions calling for the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ assistance in establishing a fish health diagnostic laboratory in
the city and the establishment of a multi-purpose fishery breeding and hatchery for crabs, shrimps
and lobsters.

1. Mangrove reforestation project in Sibaroy – March to April
2. Fish pen in Bucto – March to April
3. Fish shelter in Lawigan – March to April
4. Riverbank protection/irrigation

1. Hagonoy Island Beach Resort, Caguyao
2. Tinuy-an Falls, Burbuanan
3. Secret Falls, Sian, Sta. Cruz
4. Libwak Cold Spring, Pamanlinan
5. Bislig City is also famous for its crabs, durian, windowpane shell, lobsters, shrimps, prawns
and sea urchins
6. Karawasan Festival – observed during the Charter Celebration (September 16-18), a festival
of ethnic dances depicting the movement of crabs. Karawasan is local term used to refer
collectively to crabs, for which Bislig City is well known.
7. “Tinuy-an”, a young (about 1 year old) Philippine Eagle captured in Barangay Burboanan near
Tinuy-an Falls and adopted by a local resident in 2007. The eagle was brought to the Philippine
Eagle Center in Davao City for rehabilitation and training to prepare her for release back to
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the wild. She was set free in Mt. Kitanglad Cantilan
Natural Park in Sumilao, Bukidnon, the first
Philippine Eagle to have undergone the History and highlights of CRM experience
process of translocation. Sumilao was With 41,830 hectares of municipal waters
deemed by experts as a safer place for the and 19 kilometers of coastline, Cantilan has at
young eagle to survive in the wild. least a decade of experience in managing its
important fishery industry. In 1999, the local
Getting there government enacted its basic fisheries
*From Manila – 1.45 hours by plane to Davao ordinance and launched the programs “Alsa
City, then 5 hours overland to Bislig City Kadagatan: Pagmata,” which involved the
*From Cebu – 45 minutes by plane to Davao deputation of fish wardens, creation of the
City, then 5 hours overland to Bislig City; or by Bantay Dagat, acquisition of patrol boat and
plane to Butuan City then 4 hours overland to livelihood programs. Training for local
Bislig City government unit staff started the year before
*From Davao – 5 hours overland to Bislig City under the Local Government Support Program.
In 2000, Cantilan launched its community-
Recommended length of stay – 2-4 days based resource management project, which
included a community-based 10-hectare fish
Visitor services sanctuary, 40-hectare mangrove reforestation
*Accommodations project, alternative livelihood and building
1. Babano Pension House (A/C rooms from stakeholder capacity to manage coastal
Php500) resources. To directly address the problem of
2. St. Francis Pension House (fan rooms from illegal commercial fishing in municipal waters,
Php100; A/C rooms from Php500) Cantilan joined other towns bordering Lanuza
3. Pensionne La Salle (fan rooms, Php300- Bay to form the CarCanMadCarLanCorTan-
350; A/C rooms from Php700) Lanuza Bay Development Alliance (LBDA). The
4. PRGG Restaurant and Inn (fan rooms from LBDA provided a mechanism for member
Php200; A/C rooms from Php500) government units to coordinate their
5. Paper Country Inn (A/C rooms from information, education and communication and
Php600), tel. (086) 628 2412; (086) 628 advocacy for the protection Lanuza Bay, and also
2413 allowed them to launch an effective campaign
6. Florland Ventures (fan rooms from Php150, against commercial fishing intrusion in
A/C rooms at Php1,000; nipa cottages at municipal waters. There were 39 commercial
Php1,000 for up to 4 persons) fishing vessels that were known to operate in
7. Sheila’s Pension House (fan rooms from Lanuza Bay in 1998. By 2009, nine years after
Php200; A/C rooms from Php350); tel. (086) the LBDA was organized, the number had gone
853 2050 down to 14, of which 10 had licenses issued by
BFAR and 4 were unlicensed.
Visits can be arranged through the City Tourism At both baywide and municipal levels, the
Office, City Hall, Poblacion, Bislig City, Surigao campaign has been sustained and intensified
del Sur 8311; tel. (086) 853 6089 / 628 2112; fax through assistance from the United States
(086) 628 2132; Email bisligtourism@ Agency for International Development/
yahoo.com.ph. Department of Environment and Natural
Resources Fisheries Improved for Sustainable
Harvest Project, which provides technical and
financial assistance for the establishment of
community-based marine protected areas and

Ayoke marine protected area, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
to improve local government capacity in 4. Magasang mangrove rehabilitation area –

fisheries governance. The 10-hectare fish January to December
sanctuary started under its community-based 5. Consuelo mangrove rehabilitation area –
coastal resource management project was de- January to December
established in favor of three new marine 6. Sitio Inijakan bird sanctuary – March to
protected areas at Ayoke Island (42 hectares), October
General Island (47 hectares) and San Pedro (56.5
hectares), in sites that offered higher success Other attractions and points of interest
rates. All marine protected areas have their 1. The Cantilan Tribunal Hall (built in 1857)
respective management plans that serve as an 2. Cantilan dive sites
operational guide to implementation and 3. Huyamao Island beach
management, and complement the 4. Casa Rica Islet beach
municipality’s 5-year coastal and fisheries 5. The Station of the Cross
resource management plan. 6. Sipangpang Falls
7. Beach resorts along the coastline of
CRM projects and best time to visit Cantilan from Barangay Consuelo to
1. General Island marine protected area – Barangay San Pedro
March to October 8. Malinawa Cool Spring Resort
2. Ayoke marine protected area – March to 9. Cantilan annual fiesta celebration - August
October 15-16
3. San Pedro marine protected area – March 10. Siron Festival
to December
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*From Cebu – By plane to Butuan City then 6
hours overland to Cantilan; Or by plane to Surigao
City, then 4 hours overland to Cantilan
*From Davao – 10 hours by bus
Visitor services
*Accommodations
1. Solar Lodge Beach Resort (from Php800)
2. Malinawa Cool Spring Resort (from
Ayoke marine protected area, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur Php400), local government unit-Cantilan,
tel. (0921) 953 0032
3. Cantilan Hotel
4. Zyphora Inn
5. Hilary’s Hotel
6. Torpido Inn
*Boat rental (10-12 pax), Php1,500-2,000/day
(varies with destination or route)
*Guardhouse rental, marine protected areas,
Php500/day (including overnight stay)
*Entrance fee, marine protected areas, Php10/
person/day
*Snorkeling fee/snorkel rental, Php20/set/day
Cararica Islet, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur *Meals by arrangement
V isits can be arranged through Municipal

Agriculturist Erlinda Arpilleda, tel. (0928) 536
8392. Or Cherry Ravelo, tel. (0921) 401 9928,
Email che_mravelo@yahoo.com. Or Tourism
Officer-Designate Antory Teofilo Arreo, tel/fax
(086) 212 5175 / (0908) 208 8025, Email:
anthonyteofil_arreo@yahoo.com.
Carrascal
General Island marine protected area, Cantilan, Surigao
del Sur History and highlights of CRM experience
Agriculture and fisheries development is
11. Adlaw Nan Cantilan - October 15-16 one of the priority programs of Carrascal, getting
12. Agri-aqua fair a fair share of the local government unit’s
annual budget. Interventions are focused on
Getting there resolving issues related to resource decline and
*From Manila – By plane to Butuan City, then 6 providing alternative livelihood projects to
hours overland to Cantilan; Or by plane via Cebu small-scale fishers. Management interventions
to Surigao City, then 4 hours overland to Cantilan include:
1. Municipal water delineation

Carrascal marine protected area, Carrascal, Surigao del Sur
2. Information, education and communication CRM projects and best time to visit
3. Establishment and maintenance of marine 1. Carrascal community-based marine
protected areas protected area, Caglayag – April to June
4. Law enforcement and continuous capacity 2. Adlay community-based marine protected
building for law enforcers area – April to June
5. Mangrove protection and rehabilitation
6. Save the Pawikan (sea turtle) program Other attractions and points of interest
The local government has adopted a 1. Annual town fiesta/Pahinungod Festival -
number of coastal resource management- July 14-16
specific legislative measures that provided for 2. Adlaw nan Carrascal - December 8-10
the following management measures:
1. Establishment of Carrascal Fish Sanctuary Getting there
in Caglayag (1999) *From Manila – By plane to Butuan City, then 6-
2. Development, management and 7 hours overland to Carrascal; Or by plane via
conservation of the fisheries and aquatic Cebu to Surigao City, then 3 hours overland to
resources of the municipality and Carrascal
integrating all pertinent laws (1999) *From Cebu – By plane to Butuan City then 6-7
3. Ban on the use of triple net (2002) hours overland to Carrascal; Or by plane or
4. Strengthening of the Caglayag marine overnight ferry to Surigao City, then 3 hours
protected area (2005) overland to Cantilan.
5. Establishment and management of Adlay
marine protected area (2006) Recommended length of stay – 7 days
6. Delineation of the boundaries of the
municipal waters of Carrascal (2008)
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*Boat rental (10 persons), Php1,000/day (varies
with destination or route)
*Meals, usually Php120-160/person

Agriculturist Edgardo Intano, tel. (0915) 116
5618 or Agricultural Technician-Fisheries Gina
Puerto, tel. (0921) 577 8773. The local
government unit may also be contacted at tel.
(0918) 654 4549. Website: carrascal.gov.ph.
Carrascal, Surigao del Sur

Cortes
Cortes, with its vast area of municipal
waters (56,000 hectares), coral reefs (2,000
hectares) and seagrass beds (1,200 hectares),
used to account for 60% of the total supply of
fish and other marine products in Tandag and
neighboring municipalities. But rampant illegal,
destructive and excessive fishing caused the
widespread decline of the town’s fish stocks. To
arrest the decline, the local government has
Carrascal, Surigao del Sur
embarked on a coastal management program
aimed at rehabilitating degraded habitats and
managing fishing capacity. These include the
establishment of eight marine protected areas
in Balibadon, Mabahin, Tigao, Burgos, Tag-
anongan, Poblacion, Uba and Capandan, strict
enforcement of laws against destructive fishing,
a no-fishing period during certain times of the
year to coincide with the spawning season of
siganid species, and prohibitions on the use of
gear that harvest undersized or juvenile fish.
Adlay marine protected area, Carrascal, Surigao del Sur To ensure broad-based community
participation especially in the protection and
management of the town’s marine protected
Visitor services areas, the local government has organized fisher
*Accommodations cooperatives and organizations in Balibadon,
1. Oasis Beach View Resort and Convention Mabahin, Tigao, Burgos, Tag-anongan, Uba and
Center (from Php500), tel. (0920) 418 5139 Capandan. The cutting of mangroves and the
2. Pacific View Resort (from Php1,000), tel. gathering of corals have been stopped and
(0928) 415 7448 abandoned fishponds are now reforested.
3. Local government unit Lodging House Several local ordinances are in place to
(Php100/person), tel. (0912) 973 1528 provide the legal basis for these and other
measures:

Uba marine protected area, Cortes, Surigao del Sur (A Sia, 2008)
1. Closed season for siganid in March, April, CRM projects and best time to visit
May and June, 3 days before the new moon 1. Capandan marine protected area – May to
and 4 days after the new moon (adopted September
in 1996) 2. Uba marine protected area – May to
2. Ban on the gathering of siganid fry September
(adopted in 1996) 3. Burgos marine protected area – May to
3. Ban on the use of fine mesh nets, September
Lampornas, Hulbot-hulbot and Bondol 4. Ilgao marine protected area – May to
(1996) September
4. Ban on the use of compressor as an aid to 5. Mabahin marine protected area – May to
fishing (1996) September
5. Ban on the gathering of sea cucumber for 6. Closed season for siganid – March to June
commercial purposes (2000)
6. Registration of fisherfolk and boats and Other attractions and points of interest
licensing of fishing gear (2004) 1. Kadagatan Festival – July 23-25 every year
7. Color coding of fishing boats (2004)
8. Administrative fine for minor violations Getting there
(2006) *From Manila – By plane to Butuan City, then 6
9. Delineation of municipal waters (2008) hours overland to Cortes; Or by plane via Cebu
to Surigao City, then 6 hours overland to Cortes
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Agriculturist Gil Escalante, tel. (0920) 733 7809
or Coastal Resource Management Coordinator
V incent Duenas, tel. (0910) 913 2818. The
municipal government may also be contacted at
tel. (0920) 605 3969.
Lanuza
Deputy fish wardens, Cortes, Surigao del Sur (A Sia,
Lanuza, which has a total of 9,684 hectares
2008)
of municipal waters and a 22-kilometer
coastline, started coastal resource management
in 1995 through the Lanuza Sagip Karagatan
Program (LSKP) aimed at stopping illegal
fishing, mainly by commercial fishers
encroaching on municipal waters and fishers
practicing electrofishing, cyanide fishing and
blast fishing. The program was funded through
the 20% development fund of the local
government.
In 1996, the mayor persuaded commercial
fishing operators based in Lanuza to
Mabahin, Cortes, Surigao del Sur (A Sia, 2008) encroaching on municipal waters. The operators
sold their businesses to fishing interests in
*From Cebu – By plane to Butuan City then 6 nearby Cantilan, who then continued to fish in
hours overland to Cortes; Or by plane or overnight Lanuza’s waters. This prompted the local
ferry to Surigao City, then 6 hours overland to government to step up its information,
Cortes. education and communication campaign in
communities within their jurisdiction as well
Recommended length of stay – 7 days as neighboring municipalities. This resulted in
the organization of the Lanuza Bay Development
Visitor services Alliance (LBDA) composed of Carrascal, Cantilan,
*Accommodations Madrid, Carmen, Lanuza, Cortes and Tandag.
1. Home stay at Angos Residence (Php600) – In 1998, the Lanuza Marine Park and
(0928) 501 3102 Sanctuary was established and placed under the
Cortes is only 30 minutes from Tandag management of the municipal fisheries and
where other lodging options are available, aquatic resource management council and later
including apartment-type accommodations turned over to a people’s organization based in
at Selades Apartelle, tel. (0917) 707 0630. Sitio Cagmino, Sibahay called Kapunungan ng
*Boat rental (8 persons), Php800/day Lanuzangho’ng Mananagat. Affected fishers
*Entrance to marine protected areas, Php10/ were provided alternative livelihood. The
person enforcement of fishery laws was stepped up
*Snorkeling fee and gear rental, Php20/set resulting in several apprehensions. Some cases
*Scuba diving fee and gear rental, Php250 are still pending with the Court of Appeals,

Lanuza Marine Park and Sanctuary, Lanuza, Surigao del Lanuza, Surigao del Sur
Sur
Regional Trial Court and Municipal Circuit of Trial children into fashion accessories and sold
Courts. in local and foreign markets
Lanuza spearheaded the Lanuza Bay 3. Campamento Cave with intricate limestone
advocacy program called “Bangka’t Buhay formation and rich historical heritage
2002", which was joined by the seven 4. Sunset at Prospero A. Pichay Sr. Boulevard
municipalities of Lanuza Bay, one municipality 5. Surfing festival – November
of Hinatuan Bay, five municipalities of Siargao
Triangle, representatives of national Getting there
government agencies, regional and provincial *From Manila – By plane to Butuan City, then 5
offices, and the non-governmental hours through the Novento (Red Mountain)
organizations Pamana ka sa Pilipinas and route, or 8 hours via Tandag; Or by plane via
Haribon Foundation. These efforts successfully Cebu to Surigao City, and 4 hours overland to
reduced the number of commercial fishing Lanuza
vessels operating in the Bay from 39 units in *From Cebu – By plane to Butuan City then 5
1998 to 14 units in 2009. Of the 14 units still hours through the Novento (Red Mountain)
operating, 10 had licenses issued by the Bureau route, or 8 hours via Tandag; Or by plane or
of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and 4 were overnight ferry to Surigao City, then 4 hours
unlicensed. overland to Cortes.
Lanuza was a national finalist for six *From Davao – 9 hours overland via Tandag
consecutive years for the Presidential Award of
the Clean and Green Program. Recommended length of stay – 5 days
CRM projects and best time to visit Visitor services

1. 111-hectare Lanuza Marine Park and *Accommodation
Sanctuary, Sitio Cagmino, Sibahay - March 1. Bamboo House, Php1,000 (up to 3 persons)
to November 2. 3E Lodging House, Php750 (up to 2 persons)
2. Mangrove forest for firefly and bird 3. local government unit’s Tourism Homestay
watching, March to October Program, from Php200/persons
*Multi-cab/multi-cab/motorcycle rental
Other attractions and points of interest available (prices are negotiable)
1. Magkawas Falls and Green Paradise, a eco- *Boats for hire
destination featuring a mountain resort
with a 10-meter high waterfalls Visits can be arranged through Tourism Officer-
2. Agsam craft, native products made from Designate Hanalee Cubero, tel. (0919) 385 5500;
fi’om fern hand-woven by women and Email lgu_lanuza@hotmail.com.
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San Agustin 2. Homestay with Engr. Rustico Campos,
MPDC, San Agustin (Php150/person/day)
History and highlights of CRM experience *Boat rental – Php300/trip
Under the World Bank-funded Community- *Car rental – Php150
Based Resource Management Program of the *Executive meal – Php120/person
Resources, the municipal government Visits can be arranged through the San Agustin
established marine sanctuaries and initiated a Municipal Government, tel. (085) 839 3542
mangrove reforestation project in the town. (Mercy Alameda, Municipal Tourism Council or
Engr. Rustico Campos, MPDC).
CRM projects and time to visit
1. Pongtod fish sanctuary and mangrove
reforestation project, Pongtod, Sto. Niño – Tandag
year-round
2. Gata fish sanctuary and mangrove History and highlights of CRM experience
reforestation project, Barangay Gata – Tandag fishers frequent three major
year-round fishing grounds encompassing about 200
3. Oteiza fish sanctuary and mangrove hectares, namely, Lanuza Bay, Cagwait Bay and
reforestation project, Barangay Poblacion the Pacific Ocean. Fishing season is from April
– year-round to October. The fishing community is relatively
4. Bretania seaweed culture and mangrove small – 572 individual fishers operating 341
reforestation project, Barangay Bretania – motorized boats and 76 non-motorized boats –
year-round but they provide for this capital town’s growing
need for food from the sea. Tuna production
Other points of interest and attractions from the area currently averages 50-100 kilos
1. El Niño Banig – mat weaving per unit effort, and other species between 10
2. Boslon island and other islets off Gata and and 50 kilos per unit effort. When in season,
Bretania anchovy (locally known as bolinao) catch can
3. Iniyakan Falls reach as much as 500 kilos per unit effort.
4. Beach resorts To protect this vital resource as well as to
5. Hubo river address problems associated with urbanization,
6. Kalumonan Festival, August 28 the local government has embarked on a coastal
resource management program that includes
Getting there the following components:
*From Manila – By plane to Butuan City, then 1. Shoreline and waste management
overland to San Agustin; Or by plane via Cebu to 2. Legal arrangement and institutional
Surigao City, and travel by land to San Agustin development to support coastal resource
*From Cebu – By plane to Butuan City then travel management
by land to San Agustin; Or by plane or overnight 3. Coastal tourism management
ferry to Surigao City, then overland to San 4. Coastal zoning
Agustin. 5. Fishery and habitat management
*From Davao – 7 hours overland Local ordinances and other legal issuances
are in place to provide for specific measures,
Visitor services such as:
*Accommodations 1. Creation of Task Force “Save a River” to
1. Homestay with Mercy Alameda, Municipal plan, integrate and oversee the
Tourism Council chairperson implementation of applicable ordinances

Tandag, Surigao del Sur (A Sia, 2008)
along Tandag’s rivers and sea (adopted in 12. Prohibiton on the entry of liba-liba and
2008) hulbot-hulbot (Danish seine) in Tandag’s
2. Declaration of the month of May as “Ocean municipal waters except in cases of
Awareness Month” (adopted 2008) distress (1993)
3. Ban on use of compressor as a fishing aid 13. Prohibition on the cutting of any tree and
(2006) “gathering of soil, sands tone and boulders
4. Establishment of the Mabua marine from the Linungaw Islands” (1989)
protected area (2006)
5. Preservation of the natural sanctuaries and CRM projects and best time to visit
habitats of Mancagangi Island (2006) 1. Buenavista marine protected area – March
6. Establishment of Buenavista marine to September
protected area (2006) 2. Mabua marine protected area – March to
7. Ban on catching and selling of Siganid fry September
(2002) 3. Linungaw Twin Island (a protected island
8. Ban on trawl, baling-baling and use of ther and seascape) – January to December
prohibited fish net (2002)
9. Ban on the entrance and anchorage of Other attractions and points of interest
commercial fishing vessels within Tandag’s 1. Vicente L. Pimentel, Sr. Boulevard – year-
municipal waters (2002) round
10. Regulation of municipal fishing (2001) 2. Mancagangi Bat Island and scuba dive site
11. Creation of a committee on solid-liquid – March to September
waste management (2000)
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*From Davao – 8 hours overland via Tandag
Visitor services
*Accommodations
1. Seasons Park & Apartelle& Convention
Center (from Php700), tel. (086) 211 4464
2. Selades Apartelle & Convention Center
(from1,800), tel. (086) 211 3333
3. Shacene by the Sea (from Php450), tel. (086)
211 4320
Mabua marine protected area guardhouse, Tandag, 4. Shacene Pension House and Restaurant &
Surigao del Sur Convention Center (from Php450), tel. (086)
211 3204
5. Muyco’s Resort by the Bay, tel. (086) 211
5588
6. Playa Pacifico Resort, tel. (086) 211 4140
7. Tello Lodge, tel. (086) 211 4250
8. Tindalo Hotel, tel. (086) 211 3118
9. Aya Moira Maxin Family Resort (from
Php300)
10. Mahayag Beach Hotel (from Php800), tel.
(0909) 558 2321
*Multi-cab/ motorcycle rental available (prices
Tuna catch, Tandag, Surigao del Sur
are negotiable)
*Boat rental (8 persons), Php1,500
3. Mabua Beach resort – year-round *Snorkeling fee and gear rental, Php300/person
4. Buenavista community-managed beach *Scuba diving, Php1,000/dive
resort – January to December *Boat paddling, Php300/day
5. Tamda Festival showcasing Tandag’s way
of life, dances, rituals, music, and other V isits can be arranged through the Mayor’s
art forms – June 18 Office, tel. 086) 211 3033, fax (086) 211 4074.
6. Fiesta – September 10 Look for any of the following: Tourism Officer
7. Araw ng Tandag showcasing Tandag’s role Florenz Abis, Municipal Environment and
as a center of faith in the CARAGA region Natural Resources Officer Edwin Ajos, or
during the Spanish colonization of the Municipal Coastal Resource Management
Philippines – September 1 Coordinator Allan Tello. Website: tandag.gov.ph.
8. Diwatahan Festival
Getting there
*From Manila – By plane to Butuan City, then 6
hours to Tandag; Or by plane via Cebu to Surigao
City, and 7 hours to Tandag
*From Cebu – By plane to Butuan City then 6
hours to Tandag; Or by plane or overnight ferry
to Surigao City, then 7 hours overland to Tandag.

ARMM
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TAWI-TAWI
Bongao
The implementation of the United States Agency for International Development/Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Fisheries Improved for Sustainable Project in 2004 marked the
beginning of the institutionalization of coastal resource management in the municipality of
Bongao. Initial efforts were focused on formulating the municipal fisheries management plan,
which involved a series of orientations and an information, education and communication caravan
that helped promote awareness among stakeholders about the need for management. Municipal
officials, national officials and community leaders were deeply engaged in the process,
participating not only in various forums but also in resource assessments across the town’s
coastal area, which provided vital information and data for the preparation of Bongao’s coastal
and fisheries profile and the subsequent planning process.
Learning visits to observe coastal resource management best practices in other areas helped
strengthen the local officials’ and community leaders’ commitment, determination and level of
environmental consciousness. Encouraged by the success of other local governments, the municipal
Pababag-Lagasan marine protected area, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi
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and community members tasked to protect
Bongao’s marine protected areas. The Bantay
Sanctuary is a member of the Tawi-Tawi Bay
Fish Sanctuary Alliance and the municipal
coastal law enforcement team.
The municipal coastal law enforcement
team was created in 2006 to enforce all coastal
and fishery laws, rules and regulations in
Bongao, conduct regular land-based and sea-
borne preventive, pre-emptive and corrective
patrol operations, and enforce fishery
Bongao Peak, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi registration and licensing in coordination with
relevant municipal offices and the barangays.
Since it was formed, the team has regularly
conducted sea-borne operations in Bongao
waters in coordination with the Philippine
National Police and Philippine Marines,
successfully reducing the use of dynamite and
cyanide in the municipality.
The local government unit has also
received continuing assistance from the DA-BFAR
in the issuance of auxiliary invoices for fishery
products for shipment outside Bongao.
Bongao now leads a strong coastal and
Agal-Agal Festival, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi
fisheries management program that includes:
1. 5 marine protected areas;
2. Coastal law enforcement;
3. Mangrove rehabilitation;
4. Information, education and
communication;
5. Regular coastal cleanups;
6. Regular inspections of warehouses for
contraband sea products;
7. Registration and licensing of fishing boats
3 gross tons and below; and
8. Municipal ordinances providing for the
Mindanao State University abalone hatchery, Bongao, implementation of the above measures
Tawi-Tawi and others like the ban on the use of
compressor for fishing, ban on the
government has created a municipal fisheries gathering and transport of “mameng”
office. This office is mandated to promote the (wrasse), implementation of Bongao’s 5-
development, management, protection and year (2007-11) municipal fisheries
conservation of local fisheries and aquatic management plan, and formation of an
resources. The municipal fisheries and aquatic inter-local government-private sector
resource management council and Bantay Dagat partnership for the management of the
has been organized, as wella as the “Bantay Pasiagan Fish Sanctuary.
Sanctuary,” a group composed of law enforcers

CRM projects and best time to visit Sea: Alson Shipping Lines travels three
The following marine protected areas can times weekly between Zamboanga City and
be visited any time but conditions for diving, Bongao. In Zamboanga, call (062) 991 5874
snorkeling and overall visitor experience are / 992 4585; in Manila, (02) 712 0507 / 740
most favorable during the summer time (March 7969
to May)
1. Lagasan-Pababag marine protected areas Recommended length of stay – 3-5 days
(these are two marine protected areas in
two barangays that are regarded as a Visitor services
single management unit and co-managed *Accommodations
by the concerned barangays) 1. Rachel’s Place, tel. (068) 268 1248
2. Pasiagan marine protected area 2. Beachside Inn, tel. (068) 268 1446 / 1435
3. Ungus-Ungus marine protected area 3. Hotel Juana
4. Ipil marine protected area *Boat rental, Php2,000/day
Other attractions and points of interest Visits can be arranged through Al-Trekee Dayan
1. White sandy beaches of the Advocacy for Resource Management and
2. Seaweed farms Environmental Governance (ARMEG), tel. (0909)
3. Dense mangrove forests in Subah 535 6342; Email: afelixaj@yahoo.com. The local
Manangkay government may also be contacted through
4. Bud Bongao (Bongao Peak, a natural habitat Municipal Administrator Mary Ann Abdulmonap,
of wild monkeys) tel. (0918) 392 5129.
5. Boloboc Cave (pre-historic settlement, ca.
600 BC), where the biggest giant clam shell
now on display in the National Museum Panglima Sugala
was found
6. Dive sites (Tango island, Mountain View, History and highlights of CRM experience
Ungus-Ungus, Nasser’s Cavern in Pahut; In the past, fishery resource management
Shipwreck diving in Tongsinah) was not a priority program of Panglima Sugala.
7. Abalone hatchery of Mindanao State In 2004, donor-funded projects such as the
University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology United States Agency for International
and Oceanography Development/Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
8. Hatchery in Lato-Lato Resources-tFisheries Improved for Sustainable
9. Agal-Agal Festival during Province Day Harvest Project and the academe provided
(September 27) forums for the discussion of coastal issues
10. Hariraya Eidil Fitri through orientation sessions, information
11. High-value fishes, dried fish, shells, campaigns and training activities. As a result of
lobsters, sea mantis participatory coastal resource assessment and
12. Mat weaving planning activities that involved fishers,
communities, the local government and the
Getting there academe, the coastal and fisheries profile of
The main gateway to Bongao is Panglima Sugala was completed and served as
Zamboanga City, which is directly accessible by input to the formulation of the local coastal
sea or air from Manila, Davao and Cebu. and fisheries management plan.
*From Zamboanga City – In 2005, 2007 and 2009, the Project
Air: Seair operates a daily flight between sponsored study tours that helped seal the
Zamboanga City and Bongao. municipal officials’ and community leaders’
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Buan marine protected area, Panglima Sugala, Tawi-
Tawi
commitment to conservation and protection of and sea-borne preventive, pre-emptive and

the fishery resources. The local government corrective patrol operations; and enforce fishery
organized its municipal fisheries and aquatic registration and licensing in coordination with
resource management council and created a relevant municipal offices and barangays.
municipal fisheries office to provide a service In sum, the local government unit’s coastal
delivery mechanism for the fishery sector and resource management and fisheries
promote the development, management, management program includes the following
protection and conservation of local fisheries components:
and aquatic resources. In addition, as part of 1. 5 marine protected areas (Batu-
the overall Tawi-Tawi Bay coastal management Batu_Kulape marine protected area,
strategy, Panglima Sugala organized a law Tondon Fish Sanctuary, Buan Fish Sanctuary,
enforcement group called Bantay Sanctuary that Liaburan Fish Sanctuary and Belatan Halo
would be responsible for guarding and protecting Fish Sanctuary);
the town’s marine protected areas. Bantay 2. 1 sedentary invertebrate (abalone and sea
Sanctuary is a member of the Tawi-Tawi Bay cucumber) sanctuary in Tondon;
Fish Sanctuary Alliance and municipal coastal 3. Coastal law enforcement;
law enforcement team. 4. Mangrove rehabilitation;
The municipal coastal law enforcement 5. Information, education and
team is tasked to enforce all coastal and fishery communication;
laws, rules and regulations in the municipality 6. Regular coastal cleanups;
of Panglima Sugala; conduct regular land-based 7. Market denial on illegally caught fish;

8. Registration and licensing of fishing vessels
3 gross tons and below;
9. Legislation providing for the above
measures and others such as a ban on the
use of compressor for fishing; ban on the
catching, selling and transport of
“mameng” (wrasse); ban on the catching,
selling and transport of dolphins and
whales; and adoption and implementation
of the Panglima Sugala 5-year (2007-
20011) municipal fisheries management
plan. Bato-Bato-Kulape marine protected area, Panglima
Sugala, Tawi-Tawi
The following marine protected areas can
be visited any time but conditions for diving,
snorkeling and overall visitor experience are
most favorable during the summer time (March
to May)
1. Kulape-Bato-Bato marine protected area
2. Tondon marine protected area
3. Liaburan marine protected area
4. Belatan Halo marine protected area
5. Buan marine protected area
Seaweeds area and “pondohan” (houses on stilts),
Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi
1. Tondon sand bars
2. Baseh Buli white sand beach
3. Dense mangrove forests at Maalum rivers,
Karahah and Dungon
4. Regular sightings of dolphins and whales
5. Crocodile watching at Maalum river
6. Egret bird sanctuary at Tondon
7. Fish feeding at Tondon Fish Sanctuary
8. Busay Falls, Salisip Falls and Buhih Patugpah
Falls
9. Diving at Bingah Reef of Tondon, and Barak
Reef of Buan
10. Mount Thumbhill Tondon marine protected area, Panglima Sugala, Tawi-
11. Hopping visit to seaweeds area and Tawi
“Pondohan” (houses on stilts)
12. Seafood (Crabs (kalimango), sea mantis, 16. Endangered species such as Giant clam and
lobsters, shrimps, shells, seahorses, baling mameng (wrasse, or Cheilinus undulatus)
and high-value fishes, abalone)
13. Mat weaving, Suling (bamboo flute) Getting there
14. Eggs of “Tabon” bird The main gateway to Panglima Sugala is
15. Agricultural and fishery products during the Tawi-Tawi capital of Bongao, which is
market day (every Saturday directly accessible by air or sea from
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Zamboanga City. Major airlines serve 2. Beachside Inn, tel. (068) 268 1446 / 1435
Zamboanga City airport, with flights originating 3. Hotel Juana
in Manila, Cebu and Davao. *Boat rental, Php2,000/day
*From Zamboanga City –
Air: Seair operates a daily flight between V isits can be arranged through Municipal
Zamboanga City and Bongao. From Bongao, Fisheries Officer Saliadal Salih, tel. (0929) 443
there are two regular ferry services to 9397.
Panglima (one at 9:00am and the second
at 1:00pm). Or rent a boat from Bongao to
Panglima Sugala and other points within Simunul
Panglima Sugala.
Sea: Alson Shipping Lines travels three History and highlights of CRM experience
times a week between Zamboanga City and As a site of the United States Agency for
Bongao. In Zambonga, call (062) 991 5874 International Development/Bureau of Fisheries
/ 992 4585; in Manila, (02) 712 0507 / 740 and Aquatic Resources Fisheries Improved for
7969 Sustainable Harvest Project, Simunul has a
similar history in coastal resource management
Recommended length of stay – 3-5 days as Bongao and Panglima Sugala (see above),
both of which are also sites of the same Project.
Visitor services Initial efforts focused on promoting awareness
*Accommodations among municipal officials and community
1. D’Kabbuns Lodging House, tel. (0929) 443 members of the need for management,
9397 participatory resource assessments, and putting
Other lodging options are available in Bongao: together the municipality’s coastal environment
1. Rachel’s Place, tel. (068) 268 1248 profile. Study tours sponsored by the Project in
Tonggusong-Maruwa marine protected area, Simunul, Tawi-Tawi

2005 and 2007 helped to persuade local officials
to push forward the process of coastal resource
management institutionalization.
The municipal fisheries and aquatic
resource management council was organized
to empower fisherfolk to participate in coastal
and fisheries governance, and Bantay Sanctuary,
groups tasked to protect the town’s marine
protected areas, were formed and became part
of the overall effort to enforce coastal and
fishery laws in the municipality as well as Tawi-
Tawi Bay through membership with the Doh Tong marine protected area, Simunul, Tawi-Tawi
Tawi-Tawi Bay Fish Sanctuary Alliance and
municipal coastal law enforcement team. snorkeling and overall visitor experience are
Formed in 2006, the municipal coastal law most favorable during the summer time (March
enforcement team is tasked to enforce all to May).
coastal and fishery laws, rules and regulations 1. Doh Tong marine protected area
in the municipality of Simunul; conduct regular 2. Tonggusong-Maruwa marine protected
land-based and sea-borne preventive, pre- area
emptive and corrective patrol operations; and
enforce fishery registration and licensing in Other attractions and points of interest
coordination with relevant municipal offices and 1. White sandy beaches at Tonggusong; Venus
barangays. beach in Bagid; and Bakong beach in
In 2008, the Simunul local government unit T imundon
created a municipal agriculture and fisheries 2. Regular sightings of sea turtles and
office to serve as overall implementor of the dolphins
municipality’s coastal resource management 3. Diving at fish sanctuaries of Tonggusong
program. The program includes the following and Maruwa; and at Sangay Siapu island
components: 4. Mangrove belt naturally grown 20
1. 3 marine protected areas (Doh Tong marine kilometers from the shoreline off Bakong
protected area, Tonggusong and Maruwa towards Bagid
fish sanctuary) 5. Small caves filled with fresh water:
2. Coastal law enforcement a. Boheh si Utung
3. Shoreline management b. Boheh si Susan
4. Information, education and communication c. Boheh Sallang
5. Regular coastal cleanups d. Boheh Mongkay
6. Registration and licensing of fishing vessels e. Boheh Garey
3 GT and below 6. Turtle nesting area in old Bagid
7. Municipal ordinances to support these 7. Lagoon – area for seaweed farm
initiatives and other measures such as a 8. Sheik Makhdum Mosque, Bohe Indangan
ban on the use of compressor for fishing (the Philippines’ 1 st mosque, built in 1601
and the implementation of Simunul’s 5- by Arab missionary; four of the mosque’s
year (2007-2011) municipal fisheries original posts have been preserved)
management plan 9. Tomb of Sheik Karimul Makhdum, Bohe
Indangan
CRM projects and best time to visit 10. Seaweeds
The following marine protected areas can 11. Fresh and dried seafoods
be visited any time but conditions for diving,
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Sangay Siapu dive site, Simunul, Tawi-Tawi
Getting there Recommended length of stay – 2-3 days

The main gateway to Simunul is the Tawi-
Tawi capital of Bongao, which is directly Visitor services
accessible by air or sea from Zamboanga City. *Accommodations
Major airlines serve Zamboanga City airport, 1. Municipal Guest House, tel. (0908) 574
with flights originating in Manila, Cebu and 2666
Davao. Other lodging options are available in Bongao:
*From Zamboanga City – 1. Rachel’s Place, tel. (068) 268 1248
Air: Seair operates a daily flight between 2. Beachside Inn, tel. (068) 268 1446 / 1435
Zamboanga City and Bongao. From Bongao, 3. Hotel Juana
there are two regular ferry services to *Boat rental, Php3,000/day
Panglima (one at 8:00am and the second *Jeep rental, Php1,000/day
at 12:00pm). Or rent a boat from Bongao
to Simunul (Php1,500). Visits can be arranged through Al-Trekee Dayan
Sea: Alson Shipping Lines travels 3 times a of the Advocacy for Resource Management and
week between Zamboanga City and Environmental Governance (ARMEG), tel. (0909)
Bongao. In Zambonga, call (062) 991 5874 535 6342; Email: afelixaj@yahoo.com. The local
/ 992 4585; in Manila, (02) 712 0507 / 740 government unit may also be contacted through
7969 Municipal Agriculture and Fisheries Officer
Abdelnasser Gregana, tel. (0908) 574 2666.

INDEXES
BEST PRACTICES Coastal habitat protection
Note: This list is based only on information Community-managed marine area
provided by the individual local government Region 1
units listed, which has not been validated either Pangasinan
by the League of Municipalities of the Bani, 5
Philippines or the USAID/DA-BFAR Fisheries Region 3
Improved for Sustainable Harvest Project. Zambales
Masinloc, 22
Certification for best practices Region 4B
Palawan
DENR certification for achievement of coastal El Nido, 38
resource management benchmarks
Level 1 Fish sanctuary (see marine protected areas/
Region 1 sanctuaries/parks/reserves)
Pangasinan
Bani, 5 Mangrove management, rehabilitation and
Region 5 protection
Masbate ARMM
Masbate City, 67 Tawi-Tawi
Level 2 Bongao, 173
Region 7 Panglima Sugala, 175
Bohol Region 1
Inabanga, 89 La Union
Level 3 San Fernando, 2
Region 1 Pangasinan
La Union Bani, 5
San Fernando, 2 Bolinao, 8
Dasol, 14
Marine Aquarium Council certification Region 3
Region 7 Aurora
Bohol Baler, 17
Inabanga (ornamental fish), 89 Bataan
Tubigon (ornamental fish), 98 Bagac, 18
Orion, 20
Coastal database Zambales
Candelaria, 22
GIS-enabled Region 4A
Region 6 Batangas
Iloilo Calatagan, 25
Carles, 78 San Juan, 32
Region 4B
Occidental Mindoro
Puerto Galera, 51
Romblon
Looc, 54
I NDEX
181
Region 5 Southern Leyte
Albay Bontoc, 142
Tiwi, 57 Maasin City, 144
Camarines Norte Padre Burgos, 146
Vinzons, 59 Region 10
Region 5 Camiguin
Masbate Guinsiliban, 149
Aroroy, 60 Mahinog, 151
Balud, 64 Misamis Occidental
Batuan, 65 Aloran, 152
Masbate City, 67 Oroquieta City, 153
Palanas, 70 Region 11
Uson, 71 Compostela Valley
Sorsogon Mabini, 155
Sorsogon City, 73 Davao del Sur
Region 6 Sta. Cruz, 156
Antique Hagonoy, 157
LIPASECU, 76 Region 13
Iloilo Surigao del Sur
Carles, 78 Bislig City, 161
Negros Occidental Cantilan, 162
Sagay, 81 Carrascal, 164
Region 7 Cortes, 166
Bohol Lanuza, 168
Bien Unido, 85 San Agustin, 170
Inabanga, 89
President Carlos P. Garcia, 93 Mangrove management plan
Talibon, 96 Region 7
Tubigon, 98 Cebu
Cebu Pilar, 108
Badian, 103
Pilar, 108 Mangrove nursery
Poro, 110 Region 1
Negros Oriental Pangasinan
Dauin, 120 Bolinao, 8
Region 8 Dasol, 14
Leyte Region 3
Baybay, 131 Bataan
Capoocan, 131 Orion, 29
Matalom, 135 Region 7
Palompon, 136 Negros Oriental
Tanauan, 139 Bayawan City, 117
Northern Samar Region 8
Palapag, 140 Southern Leyte
Bontoc, 142
Maasin City, 144

Region 10 Region 4B
Misamis Occidental Palawan
Oroquieta City, 153 Coron, 35
Region 11 Culion, 36
Davao Oriental El Nido, 38
Mati, 157 Narra, 43
Marinduque
Mangrove forest reserve/natural park Gasan, 45
Region 4B Occidental Mindoro
Palawan Calintaan, 46
El Nido, 38 Sablayan, 46
Region 5 Naujan, 50
Masbate OrientalMindoro
Batuan, 65 Puerto Galera, 51
Region 6 Romblon
Antique Looc, 54
LIPASECU, 76 Region 5
Albay
Marine protected areas/sanctuaries/parks/ Tiwi, 57
reserves Camarines Norte
ARMM Vinzons, 59
Tawi-Tawi Masbate
Bongao, 173 Aroroy, 60
Panglima Sugala, 175 Balud, 64
Simunul, 178 Batuan, 65
Region 1 Masbate City, 67
La Union Palanas, 70
San Fernando, 2 Uson, 71
Pangasinan Sorsogon
Bani, 5 Donsol, 72
Bolinao, 8 Sorsogon City, 73
Region 3 Region 6
Aurora Aklan
Baler, 17 Malay, 75
Bataan Antique
Bagac, 18 LIPASECU, 76
Orion, 20 Iloilo
Zambales Carles, 78
Candelaria, 22 Negros Occidental
Masinloc, 22 Sagay, 81
Region 4A Region 7
Batangas Bohol
Calatagan, 25 Bien Unido, 85
Mabini, 27 DuGJan, 87
Nasugbu, 30 Inabanga, 89
San Juan, 32 Lila, 88
President Carlos P. Garcia, 93
Talibon, 96
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183
Tubigon, 98 Region 11
Ubay, 100 Compostela Valley
Cebu Mabini, 155
Alcoy, 102 Davao del Sur
Badian, 103 Sta. Cruz, 156
Cordova, 105 Hagonoy, 157
Moalboal, 107 Davao Oriental
Pilar, 108 Mati, 157
Poro, 110 Region 13
Samboan, 111 Surigao del Sur
Negros Oriental Bislig City, 161
Amlan, 113 Cantilan, 162
Dauin, 120 Carrascal, 164
Siquijor Cortes, 166
Lazi, 122 Lanuza, 168
Maria, 125 San Agustin, 170
San Juan, 126 Tandag, 170
Region 8
Leyte Marine protected area management plan
Bato, 130 Region 3
Baybay, 131 Aurora
Capoocan, 131 Baler, 17
Hindang, 132 Region 7
Inopacan, 133 Bohol
Matalom, 135 Talibon, 96
Palompon, 136 Southern Leyte
Tanauan, 139 Maasin City, 144
Northern Samar Region 13
Palapag, 140 Surigao del Sur
Samar Cantilan, 162
Catbalogan City, 141
Southern Leyte Marine protected area network
Bontoc, 142 ARMM
Hinundayan, 143 Tawi-Tawi
Macrohon, 145 Bongao (Tawi-Tawi Bay), 173
Padre Burgos, 146 Panglima Sugala (Tawi-Tawi Bay), 175
Pintuyan, 147 Simunul (Tawi-Tawi Bay), 178
Region 10 Region 4A
Camiguin Batangas
Guinsiliban, 149 Nasugbu, 30
Mahinog, 151 Region 6
Mambajao, 152 IIoilo
Misamis Occidental Carles, 78
Aloran, 152 Region 7
Oroquieta City, 153 Bohol
DuGJan, 87

Cebu Shoreline protection
Poro, 110 ARMM
Tawi-Tawi
Protected seascape Simunul, 178
Region 3 Region 4B
Zambales Occidental Mindoro
Masinloc, 22 Puerto Galera, 51
Region 4B Region 13
Palawan Surigao del Sur
El Nido, 38 Tandag, 170
Region 6
Negros Occidental Specialized managed areas
Sagay, 81 Bird sanctuary
Region 7 Region 13
Negros Oriental Surigao del Sur
Dauin, 120 Cantilan, 162
Region 8
Leyte Abalone protection/reseeding
Inopacan, 133 ARMM
Palompon, 136 Tawi-Tawi
Region 11 Panglima Sugala, 175
Davao Oriental Region 6
Mati, 157 Negros Occidental
Region 13 Sagay, 81
Surigao del Sur
Tandag, 170 Fry collection
Region 3
River protected area Zambales
Region 1 Masinloc, 22
Pangasinan
Bolinao, 8 Giant clam
Region 1
Seagrass reserve/protected area/ Pangasinan
management Bolinao, 8
Region 1 Region 6
Pangasinan Negros Occidental
Bolinao, 8 Sagay, 81
Region 7
Bohol Reefs
Inabanga, 89 Region 4A
Cebu Batangas
Badian, 103 Calatagan, 25
Region 8 Mabini, 27
Leyte Region 4B
Tanauan, 139 Palawan
Region 11 El Nido (ceramic artificial reefs), 38
Davao del Sur
Sta. Cruz, 156
I NDEX
185
Region 6 Whale sharks
Negros Occidental Region 5
Sagay (BioRock reef rehabilitation), 81 Sorsogon
Region 8 Donsol (whale sharks), 72
Southern Leyte
Bontoc, 142
Coastal resource and fisheries/integrated
Sea cucumber coastal management planning
ARMM
Tawi-Tawi ARMM
Panglima Sugala, 175 Tawi-Tawi
Region 1 Bongao, 173
Pangasinan Panglima Sugala, 175
Bolinao, 8 Simunul, 178
Region 3 Region 1
Zambales Ilocos Norte
Masinloc, 22 Laoag City, 1
Pangasinan
Sea turtle Bani, 5
Region 3 Bolinao, 8
Zambales Dasol, 14
Masinloc, 22 Region 3
Region 4B Aurora
Palawan Baler, 17
El Nido, 38 Region 4A
Narra, 43 Batangas
Region 4A Calatagan, 25
Batangas Nasugbu, 30
San Juan, 32 Region 4B
Palawan
Sea urchin Coron, 35
Region 1 Culion, 36
Pangasinan Narra, 43
Bolinao, 8 Marinduque
Gasan, 45
Shell Occidental Mindoro
Region 7 Sablayan, 46
Siquijor Romblon
Maria, 125 Looc, 54
Region 5
Topshell Masbate
Region 1 Aroroy, 60
La Union Batuan, 65
San Fernando, 2 Masbate City, 67
Pangasinan Sorsogon
Bolinao, 8 Donsol, 72
Sorsogon City, 73

Region 6 Coastal resource/fisheries management
Antique
LIPASECU, 76
office/section/station
Region 7
Bohol ARMM
Bien Unido, 85 Tawi-Tawi
Inabanga, 89 Bongao, 173
Talibon, 96 Panglima Sugala, 175
Tubigon, 98 Simunul, 178
Ubay, 100 Region 5
Cebu Masbate
Alcoy, 102 Aroroy, 60
Badian, 103 Region 6
Moalboal, 107 Iloilo
Pilar, 108 Carles, 78
Poro, 110 Region 7
Samboan, 111 Bohol
Negros Oriental Ubay, 100
Amlan, 113 Negros Oriental
Bayawan City, 117 Bayawan City, 117
Dauin, 120 Region 8
Siquijor Samar
Maria, 125 Catbalogan City, 141
San Juan, 126 Southern Leyte
Region 8 Bontoc, 142
Southern Leyte
Macrohon, 145 Fisheries management
Region 10
Camiguin Baseline assessment
Guinsiliban, 149 Region 7
Mahinog, 151 Bohol
Misamis Occidental Talibon, 96
Oroquieta City, 153
Davao Oriental Closed seasons
Mati, 157 Nailon shell
Region 6
Annual coastal resource management Negros Occidental
Sagay, 81
programming and budgeting
Sea cucumber
Region 7 Region 6
Siquijor Negros Occidental
San Juan, 126 Sagay, 81
Siganid
Region 8
Leyte
Palompon, 136
I NDEX
187
Region 13 Region 3
Surigao del Sur Aurora
Cortes, 166 Baler, 17
Region 4A
Fish catch monitoring/database Batangas
Region 4B Calatagan, 25
Palawan Region 4B
Narra, 43 Palawan
Romblon Narra, 43
Looc, 54 Occidental Mindoro
Region 5 Naujan, 50
Masbate Region 5
Aroroy, 60 Masbate
Region 6 Aroroy, 60
Negros Occidental Balud, 64
Sagay, 81 Masbate City, 67
Region 7 Region 7
Negros Oriental Cebu
Dauin, 120 Alcoy, 102
Negros Oriental
Fish landing site Amlan, 113
Region 1 Siquijor
La Union San Juan, 126
San Fernando, 2 Region 8
Pangasinan Southern Leyte
Dagupan City, 12 Maasin City, 144
Region 3 Region 13
Aurora Surigao del Sur
Baler, 17 Cortes, 166
Fishery licensing Fishing boat color coding

Region 5 Region 8
Masbate Southern Leyte
Aroroy, 60 Maasin City, 144
Region 6 Region 13
Negros Occidental Surigao del Sur
Sagay, 81 Cortes, 166
Fishery registration Gear restrictions
ARMM Compressor ban
Tawi-Tawi ARMM
Bong ao, 173 Tawi-Tawi
Panglima Sugala, 175 Bongao, 173
Simunul, 178 Panglima Sugala, 175
Simunul, 178

Region 13
Surigao del Sur IEC campaign
Cortes, 166 ARMM
Tawi-Tawi
Species management Bongao, 173
ARMM Panglima Sugala, 175
Tawi-Tawi Simunul, 178
Bongao (Wrasse or mameng), 173 Region 1
Panglima Sugala (Wrasse or La Union
mameng), 175 San Fernando, 2
Region 4B Region 4A
Palawan Batangas
El Nido (squid), 38 Calatagan, 25
Region 7 San Juan, 32
Negros Oriental Region 4B
Bayawan City (bangus (milkfish) Palawan
fry), 117 Narra, 43
Region 10 Occidental Mindoro
Camiguin Sablayan, 46
Guinsiliban, 149 Romblon
Region 13 Looc, 54
Surigao del Sur Region 5
Cortes (Siganid fry, sea cucumber), 166 Masbate
Tandag (Siganid fry), 170 Aroroy, 60
Batuan, 65
Information, education and Sorsogon
Sorsogon City, 73
communication Region 6
Antique
CRM in basic education curriculum LIPASECU, 76
Region 1 Region 7
La Union Bohol
San Fernando, 2 Bien Unido, 85
Region 7 Inabanga, 89
Negros Oriental Talibon, 96
Dauin, 120 Cebu
Moalboal, 107
CRM interpretive center Negros Oriental
Region 5 Amlan, 113
Masbate Bayawan City, 117
Masbate City, 67 Siquijor
Region 6 Lazi, 122
Negros Occidental San Juan, 126
Sagay (children’s museum), 81 Region 8
Region 7 Eastern Samar
Bohol San Julian, 130
Talibon, 96 Leyte
Baybay, 131
I NDEX
189
Hindang, 132 Region 7
Southern Leyte Bohol
Pintuyan, 147 DuGJan, 87
Region 10 President Carlos P. Garcia, 93
Camiguin Cebu
Guinsiliban, 149 Pilar, 108
Misamis Occidental Negros Oriental
Oroquieta City, 153 Bayawan City, 117
Region 11 Region 8
Compostela Valley Leyte
Mabini, 155 Inopacan, 133
Davao Oriental Palompon, 136
Mati, 157 Region 11
Region 13 Davao Oriental
Surigao del Sur Mati, 157
Cantilan, 162
Carrascal, 164 Inter-local government unit collaboration
Lanuza, 168
Tandag, 170
in coastal resource management
Mangrove learning center Harmonized coastal/fisheries management plan

Region 8 Region 3
Leyte Aurora
Baybay, 131 Baler (Baler Bay), 17
Region 8
Marine training center Leyte
Region 11 Bato, 130
Compostela Valley Baybay, 131
Mabini, 155 Hindang, 132
Inopacan, 133
Showcase and coastal resource management Matalom, 135
destination/study tour development
Region 1 Integrated resource management councils/
Pangasinan alliances
Bani, 5 Region 3
Region 4A Aurora
Palawan Baler (Baler Bay), 17
El Nido, 38 Region 6
Region 5 Antique
Masbate LIPASECU (Pandan Bay), 76
Aroroy, 60 Iloilo
Batuan, 65 Carles (Northern Iloilo), 78
Masbate City, 67 Negros Occidental
Region 6 Sagay (Northern Negros), 81
Sagay, 81 Cebu

Pilar (Camotes Sea), 108 Simunul (Tawi-Tawi Bay), 178
Poro (Camotes Sea), 110 Region 6
Samboan (Southeast Cebu), 111 IIoilo
Region 8 Carles, 78
Leyte Region 7
Bato (5 th District), 130 Bohol
Baybay (5 th District), 131 DuGJan, 87
Hindang (5 th District), 132
Inopacan (5 th District), 133 Protection of biodiverse areas
Matalom (5 th District), 135 Region 5
Region 13 Masbate
Surigao del Sur Batuan (Burias-Ticao Pass), 65
Cantilan (Lanuza Bay), 162 Sorsogon
Carrascal (Lanuza Bay), 164 Donsol (Burias-Ticao Pass), 72
Cortes (Lanuza Bay), 166
Lanuza (Lanuza Bay), 168 Land and water use plan
Region 4B
Law enforcement Palawan
Region 1 El Nido, 38
Pangasinan
Bani (Lingayen Gulf), 5
Bolinao (Lingayen Gulf), 8
Law enforcement
Region 4A
Batangas Bantay Dagat/task forces/councils enforcing
San Juan, 32 coastal and fishery laws
Region 7 ARMM
Bohol Tawi-Tawi
Bien Unido (Bohol-District 2), 85 Bongao, 173
President Carlos P. Garcia (Bohol- Panglima Sugala, 175
District 2), 93 Simunul, 178
Talibon (Bohol-District 2), 96 Region 1
Ubay (Bohol-District 2), 100 Ilocos Norte
Negros Oriental Laoag City, 1
Bayawan City (with Basay, Santa La Union
Catalina and Siaton), 117 San Fernando, 2
Region 13 Pangasinan
Surigao del Sur Bani, 5
Cantilan (Lanuza Bay), 162 Region 3
Carrascal (Lanuza Bay), 164 Aurora
Cortes (Lanuza Bay), 166 Baler, 17
Marine protected area network Bataan
ARMM Orion, 20
Tawi-Tawi Zambales
Bongao (Tawi-Tawi Bay), 173 Candelaria, 22
Panglima Sugala (Tawi-Tawi Bay), Region 4A
175 Batangas
Calatagan, 25
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San Juan, 32 Samboan, 111
Region 4B Negros Oriental
Palawan Amlan, 113
El Nido, 38 Bayawan City, 117
Narra, 43 Siquijor
Occidental Mindoro Lazi, 122
Calintaan, 46 San Juan, 126
Sablayan, 46 Region 8
Naujan, 50 Eastern Samar
Oriental Mindoro San Julian, 130
Puerto Galera, 51 Leyte
Romblon Capoocan, 131
Looc, 54 Palompon, 136
Region 5 Tanauan, 139
Albay Samar
Tiwi, 57 Catbalogan City, 141
Camarines Norte Southern Leyte
Vinzons, 59 Hinundayan, 143
Masbate Maasin City, 144
Aroroy, 60 Pintuyan, 147
Balud, 64 Region 10
Batuan, 65 Camiguin
Masbate City, 67 Guinsiliban, 149
Palanas, 70 Mahinog, 151
Uson, 71 Misamis Occidental
Region 6 Aloran, 152
Antique Oroquieta City, 153
LIPASECU, 76 Compostela Valley
Ioilo Mabini, 155
Carles, 78 Davao del Sur
Negros Occidental Sta. Cruz, 156
Sagay, 81 Davao Oriental
Region 7 Mati, 157
Bohol Region 13
Bien Unido, 85 Surigao del Sur
Inabanga, 89 Bislig City, 161
President Carlos P. Garcia, 93 Cantilan, 162
Talibon, 96 Carrascal, 164
Tubigon, 98 Cortes, 166
Ubay, 100 Lanuza, 168
Cebu
Alcoy, 102 Drive against illegal fishery and other structures
Moalboal, 107 Region 1
Pilar, 108 Pangasinan
Poro, 110 Bani, 5
Dagupan City, 12

Antique, 76
Incentive system for law enforcers Region 7
Region 7 Cebu
Bohol Poro, 110
Inabanga, 89 Siquijor
Lazi, 122
Marine protected area patrol group Region 8
ARMM Leyte
Tawi-Tawi Palompon, 136
Bongao, 173 Region 10
Panglima Sugala, 175 Camiguin
Simunul, 178 Guinsiliban, 149
Region 1
La Union Resource center, fisheries law enforcement
Region 5 Albay
Masbate Tiwi, 57
Masbate City, 67
Market denial operations

Legislative action in support of coastal
ARMM resource and fisheries management
Tawi-Tawi
Panglima Sugala, 175 “Clean and green” ordinance
Region 1 Region 7
La Union Bohol
San Fernando, 2 President Carlos P. Garcia, 93
Region 8
Leyte CRM/fisheries ordinance or code
Matalom, 135 Region 1
Ilocos Norte
Regular sea-borne patrols Laoag City, 1
ARMM La Union
Tawi-Tawi San Fernando, 2
Bongao, 173 Pangasinan
Panglima Sugala, 175 Bani, 5
Simunul, 178 Bolinao, 8
Region 1 Dagupan City, 12
La Union Dasol, 14
Region 4A Aurora
Batangas Baler, 17
Calatagan, 25 Bataan
Region 5 Orion, 20
Masbate Region 4A
Masbate City, 67 Batangas
Region 6
Aklan, 75
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Calatagan, 25 Mabini, 155
Region 4B Region 13
Occidental Mindoro Surigao del Sur
Calintaan, 46 Bislig City, 161
Romblon Carrascal, 164
Looc, 54 Tandag, 170
Region 5
Masbate Environment Code
Aroroy, 60 Region 4B
Balud, 64 Occidental Mindoro
Palanas, 70 Sablayan, 46
Uson, 71 Romblon
Sorsogon Looc, 54
Donsol, 72
Sorsogon City, 73 Fish corral construction, regulations
Region 6 Region 4B
Iloilo Palawan
Carles, 78 Narra, 43
Region 7
Bohol Fishery registration ordinance
Bien Unido, 85 ARMM
Talibon, 96 Tawi-Tawi
Tubigon, 98 Bongao, 173
Ubay, 100 Panglima Sugala, 175
Cebu Simunul, 178
Pilar, 108 Region 3
Samboan, 111 Aurora
Negros Oriental Baler, 17
Amlan, 113 Region 4B
Siquijor Palawan
Lazi, 122 Narra, 43
San Juan, 126 Occidental Mindoro
Region 8 Naujan, 50
Leyte Region 5
Baybay, 131 Masbate
Matalom, 135 Aroroy, 60
Palompon, 136 Balud, 64
Tanauan, 139 Masbate City, 67
Southern Leyte Region 7
Maasin City, 144 Cebu
Misamis Occidental Alcoy, 102
Aloran, 152 Negros Oriental
Region 11 Amlan, 113
Compostela Valley Siquijor
San Juan, 126
Region 8
Southern Leyte

Maasin City, 144 Region 6
Region 13 Iloilo
Surigao del Sur Carles, 78
Cortes, 166 Region 7
Bohol
Integrated marine protected area/fish Bien Unido, 85
sanctuary ordinance Inabanga, 89
Region 4B Cebu
Palawan Samboan, 111
Narra, 43 Negros Oriental
River management Bayawan, 117
Region 13 Siquijor
Surigao del Sur Lazi, 122
Tandag, 170 San Juan, 126
Region 8
Transport/shipment of fish Eastern Samar
Region 4B San Julian, 130
Palawan Leyte
Narra, 43 Palompon, 136
Tanauan, 139
Users’ fee system Samar
Region 4B Catbalogan City, 141
Palawan Southern Leyte
El Nido, 38 Padre Burgos, 146
Occidental Mindoro Region 11
Puerto Galera, 51 Davao Oriental
Region 7 Mati, 157
Cebu Region 13
Cordova, 105 Surigao del Sur
Moalboal, 107 Cantilan, 162
Siquijor Lanuza, 168
Lazi, 122
San Juan, 126 Abalone techno demo farm
Region 6
Livelihood assistance/development Iloilo
Carles, 78
Region 4B
Romblon Aqua-silviculture
Looc, 54 Region 5
Region 5 Masbate
Albay Aroroy (mudcrab culture in
Tiwi, 57 mangroves), 60
Masbate Blue crab breeding
Aroroy, 60 Region 7
Balud, 64 Bohol
Batuan, 65 Tubigon, 98
Palanas, 70
Uson, 71
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Common market facility Masbate
Region 3 Aroroy, 60
Bataan Batuan, 65
Orion, 20 Masbate City, 67
Sorsogon
Consumer store Donsol (whale shark interaction
Region 1 program), 72
Pangasinan Region 6
Bani, 5 Antique
LIPASECU, 76
Crab culture Region 7
Region 1 Negros Oriental
Pangasinan Bayawan City, 117
Bani (mud crab), 5 Siquijor
Negros Oriental Region 8
Bayawan City (mudcrab, talangka), 117 Leyte
Region 8 Baybay, 131
Eastern Samar Southern Leyte
Llorente, 129 Padre Burgos, 146
Pintuyan, 147
Deep sea fishing (Philippine EEZ) Region 13
Region 8 Surigao del Sur
Northern Samar Tandag, 170
Palapag, 140
Fish farming
Ecotourism Region 3
Region 1 Aurora
Pangasinan Baler (fish cage), 17
Bani, 5 Region 4B
Region 3 Palawan
Bataan Narra (tilapia culture), 43
Orion, 20 Region 5
Region 4B Camarines Norte
Palawan Vinzons (lapu-lapu), 59
El Nido, 38 Region 6
Occidental Mindoro Negros Occidental
Calintaan, 46 Sagay (tilapia breeding), 81
Oriental Mindoro Bohol
Puerto Galera, 51 Talibon (fish cage), 96
Romblon Tubigon (lapu-lapu), 98
Looc, 54 Ubay (milkfish, tilapia, fish cage), 100
Region 5 Cebu
Camarines Norte Badian (floating fish cage), 103
Vinzons, 59 Negros Oriental
Bayawan City (tilapia farming,

Pangasius), 117
Siquijor Goat raising
Lazi (fish corrals), 122 Region 1
Region 8 Pangasinan
Eastern Samar Bani, 5
Llorente (milkfish, tilapia
production), 129 Handicraft from recycled materials
Leyte Region 7
Tanauan (milkfish production), 139 Negros Oriental
Samar Amlan, 113
Catbalogan City (fish cages), 141
Southern Leyte Kayak
Bontoc (milkfish production), 142 Region 7
Region 13 Siquijor
Surigao del Sur Maria, 125
Bislig City, 161
Mariculture
Fish processing Region 8
Region 1 Leyte
Pangasinan Capoocan, 131
Bani (milkfish/bangus deboning), 5 Region 11
Bolinao (siganid/danggit), 8 Davao Oriental
Region 4B Mati, 157
Occidental Mindoro
Naujan (smoking, drying, milkfish/ Mariculture park
bangus deboning, sea cucumber, Region 4B
prawn), 50 Romblon
Region 6 Looc, 54
Sagay, 81 Sorsogon
Sorsogon City, 73
Fish trading
Region 1 Micro-financing
Pangasinan Region 5
Bani, 5 Albay
Tiwi, 57
Fishing boat/gear
Region 3 Mussel farming
Bataan Region 8
Orion, 20 Samar
Region 7 Catbalogan City, 141
Negros Oriental Oyster farming
Bayawan City, 117 Region 1
Flower gardening Pangasinan
Region 8 Bani, 5
Southern Leyte Region 7
Bontoc, 142 Bohol
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Talibon, 96 Mahinog, 151
Region 8 Region 13
Leyte Surigao del Sur
Tanauan, 139 San Agustin, 170
Sea cucumber ranching Seaweed processing

Region 1 Region 5
Pangasinan Sorsogon
Bolinao, 8 Sorsogon City, 73
Salt production Seaweed techno demo farm

Region 7 Region 5
Siquijor Albay
Lazi, 122 Tiwi, 57
Sea urchin grow-out and processing Shrimp culture

Region 1 Region 7
La Union Negros Oriental
San Fernando, 2 Bayawan City (Macrobrachium), 117
Seaweed production Snorkeling

Region 4B Region 7
Palawan Siquijor
Narra, 43 Maria, 125
Region 5
Camarines Norte Mangrove management
Vinzons, 59
Masbate (see coastal habitat protection)
Balud, 64
Sorsogon Marine protected area
Sorsogon City, 73 (see coastal habitat protection)
Region 7
Bohol
Bien Unido, 85 Marine emergency response system
Talibon, 96
Ubay, 100 Region 1
Cebu Pangasinan
Poro, 110 Bani, 5
Region 8 Bolinao, 8
Eastern Samar Monitoring and evaluation
Llorente, 129
Leyte Baseline assessment
Bato, 130 Region 7
Region 10 Bohol
Camiguin Talibon, 96
Guinsiliban, 149 Siquijor

Lazi, 122 Sorsogon City, 73
Region 13 Region 7
Surigao del Sur Bohol
Bislig City, 161 Lila, 88
Talibon, 96
Fish and coral monitoring in marine protected Ubay, 100
areas Cebu
Region 7 Alcoy, 102
Cebu Poro, 110
Alcoy, 102 Samboan, 111
Region 4A Negros Oriental
Batangas Amlan, 113
San Juan, 126 Siquijor
Leyte Region 8
Inopacan, 133 Northern Samar
Palapag, 140
Foreshore inventory Southern Leyte
Region 7 Macrohon, 145
Cebu Region 11
Alcoy, 102 Compostela Valley
Mabini, 155
Participatory coastal resource assessment Davao Oriental
ARMM Mati, 157
Tawi-Tawi
Bongao, 173 Program monitoring and evaluation
Panglima Sugala, 175 Region 3
Simunul, 178 Bataan
Region 3 Orion, 20
Bataan Region 6
Bagac, 18 Iloilo
Zambales Carles, 76
Candelaria, 22 Region 7
Region 4B Siquijor
Marinduque San Juan, 126
Gasan, 45 Multi-sectoral participation in coastal
Occidental Mindoro
Calintaan, 46
resource management
Naujan, 50
Region 5 Citizen advocacy
Masbate Region 1
Aroroy, 60 Pangasinan
Batuan, 65 Bolinao, 8
Masbate City, 67 Dasol, 14
Uson, 71
Sorsogon
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San Julian, 130
Fisheries and aquatic resource management Leyte
councils Matalom, 135
ARMM Tanauan, 139
Tawi-Tawi Southern Leyte
Bongao, 173 Bontoc, 142
Panglima Sugala, 175 Macrohon, 145
Simunul, 178 Region 10
Region 1 Camiguin
Ilocos Norte Guinsiliban, 149
Laoag City, 1 Region 11
La Union Compostela Valley
San Fernando, 2 Mabini, 155
Region 4A Region 13
Batangas Surigao del Sur
Calatagan, 25 Lanuza, 168
Region 4B
Occidental Mindoro Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management
Calintaan, 46 Council Center
Romblon Masbate
Looc, 54 Palanas, 70
Region 5
Albay People’s organizations
Tiwi, 57 ARMM
Masbate Tawi-Tawi
Aroroy, 60 Bongao, 173
Masbate City, 67 Panglima Sugala, 175
Palanas, 70 Simunul, 178
Region 6 Region 1
Antique La Union
LIPASECU, 76 San Fernando, 2
Iloilo Pangasinan
Carles, 78 Bani, 5
Region 7 Bolinao, 8
Bohol Region 3
DuGJan, 87 Bataan
Inabanga, 89 Bagac, 18
Talibon, 96 Orion, 20
Negros Oriental Zambales
Amlan, 113 Candelaria, 22
Bayawan City, 117 Region 4B
Siquijor Romblon
Lazi, 122
Region 8
Eastern Samar

Looc, 54
Region 5 Others (government institutions, non-
Masbate governmental organizations, private/business
Aroroy, 60 sector, etc.)
Batuan, 65 ARMM
Masbate City, 67 Tawi-Tawi
Palanas, 70 Bongao, 173
Uson, 71 Panglima Sugala, 175
Region 6 Simunul, 178
Iloilo Region 1
Carles, 78 Ilocos Norte
Negros Occidental Laoag City, 1
Sagay, 81 La Union
Region 7 San Fernando, 2
Bohol Pangasinan
Bien Unido, 85 Bani, 5
DuGJan, 87 Bolinao, 8
Inabanga, 89 Dagupan City, 12
President Carlos P. Garcia, 93 Dasol, 14
Cebu Aurora
Badian, 103 Baler, 17
Moalboal, 107 Bataan
Pilar, 108 Orion, 20
Poro, 110 Zambales
Negros Oriental Candelaria, 22
Amlan, 113 Masinloc, 22
Bayawan City, 117 Region 4A
Dauin, 120 Batangas
Siquijor Calatagan, 25
San Juan, 126 Mabini, 27
Region 8 Nasugbu, 30
Leyte San Juan, 32
Tanauan, 139 Region 4B
Northern Samar Palawan
Palapag, 140 Coron, 35
Southern Leyte Culion, 36
Maasin City, 144 El Nido, 38
Region 10 Marinduque
Camiguin Gasan, 45
Guinsiliban, 149 Occidental Mindoro
Region 11 Calintaan, 46
Davao Oriental Sablayan, 46
Mati, 157 Oriental Mindoro
Region 13 Puerto Galera, 51
Surigao del Sur Romblon
Cortes, 166
Lanuza, 168
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Looc, 54 Palompon, 136
Region 5 Northern Samar
Masbate Palapag, 140
Aroroy, 60 Samar
Balud, 64 Catbalogan City, 141
Batuan, 65 Southern Leyte
Masbate City, 67 Maasin City, 144
Palanas, 70 Macrohon, 145
Sorsogon Padre Burgos, 146
Donsol, 72 Pintuyan, 147
Sorsogon City, 73 Region 10
Region 6 Camiguin
Iloilo Guinsiliban, 149
Carles, 76 Mahinog, 151
Negros Occidental Mambajao, 152
Sagay, 81 Misamis Occidental
Region 7 Oroquieta City, 153
Bohol Region 11
Bien Unido, 85 Compostela Valley
DuGJan, 87 Mabini, 155
Inabanga, 89 Davao del Sur
Lila, 88 Hagonoy, 157
President Carlos P. Garcia, 93 Davao Oriental
Talibon, 96 Mati, 157
Ubay, 100 Surigao del Sur
Cebu Bislig City, 161
Badian, 103 Cantilan, 162
Cordova, 105 Carrascal, 164
Moalboal, 107 Cortes, 166
Poro, 110 Lanuza, 168
Samboan, 111 San Agustin, 170
Negros Oriental Tandag, 170
Amlan, 113
Bayawan City, 117
Dauin, 120
Municipal water delineation
Siquijor
Lazi, 122 Region 4B
San Juan, 126 Palawan
Region 8 Narra, 43
Eastern Samar Region 5
Llorente, 129 Camarines Norte
Leyte Vinzons, 59
Bato, 130 Masbate
Baybay, 131 Aroroy, 60
Capoocan, 131 Balud, 64
Inopacan, 133 Batuan, 65
Masbate City, 67

Uson, 71
Region 7 NIPAS Environment Fund
Siquijor Region 3
Maria, 125 Zambales
Region 13 Masinloc, 22
Surigao del Sur
Carrascal, 164 Users’ fee system
Cortes, 166 Region 4B
Palawan
Research El Nido, 38
Occidental Mindoro
Region 6 Puerto Galera, 51
Ioilo Region 7
Carles, 78 Cebu
Cordova, 105
Alternative livelihood Moalboal, 107
Region 6 Siquijor
Antique Lazi, 122
LIPASECU, 76 San Juan, 126
Region 8
Biophysical studies Southern Leyte
Region 6 Padre Burgos, 146
Antique
LIPASECU, 76 Training for local government staff
Fisheries technology development Law enforcement training
Region 1 Region 3
Pangasinan Aurora
Dagupan City (DA-BFAR), 12 Baler, 17
Region 4A
Marine laboratory Batangas
Region 1 Calatagan, 25
Pangasinan Region 7
Bolinao (UP-MSI), 8 Bohol
Region 3 Ubay, 100
Zambales Negros Oriental
Masinloc (“Innovation Laboratory”), 22 Bayawan City, 117
Region 8 Region 13
Leyte Surigao del Sur
Inopacan, 133 Carrascal, 164
Coastal resource management
Region 5
Revenue generation Masbate
Aroroy, 60
Fundraising activities
Region 3
Bataan
Orion, 20
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Masbate City, 67 Guinsiliban, 149
Region 7 Region 13
Bohol Surigao del Sur
Talibon, 96 Tandag, 170
Negros Oriental
Dauin, 120 Composting
Region 13 Region 7
Surigao del Sur Negros Oriental
Cantilan, 162 Amlan, 113
Marine mammal rescue Materials recovery facility

Region 4A Region 7
Batangas Negros Oriental
Calatagan, 25 Amlan, 113
Rescue at sea Sanitary landfill

Region 7 Region 4B
Negros Oriental Palawan
Bayawan City, 117 El Nido (Category A), 38
Waste Management Solid waste management

Region 4B
Coastal clean-ups Occidental Mindoro
ARMM Sablayan, 46
Tawi-Tawi Region 6
Bongao, 173 Antique
Panglima Sugala, 175 LIPASECU, 76
Region 1 Region 7
Ilocos Norte Negros Oriental
Laoag City, 1 Amlan, 113
La Union
San Fernando, 2 Vermiculture
Pangasinan Region 7
Bani, 5 Negros Oriental
Region 3 Amlan, 113
Bataan Water quality monitoring
Orion, 20
Region 4A Region 1
Batangas Pangasinan
Calatagan, 25 Bani, 5
Region 4B Bolinao, 8
Occidental Mindoro Dagupan City, 12
Sablayan, 46
Region 10
Camiguin

Watershed management Sea turtle
Region 5
Region 7 Masbate
Negros Oriental Aroroy, 60
Amlan, 113 Masbate City, 67
Region 8 Region 7
Southern Leyte Cebu
Maasin City, 144 Moalboal, 107
Region 8
Leyte
Wildlife conservation/protection/ Inopacan, 133
rehabilitation (see also Coastal habitat Region 13
protection, specialized managed areas) Surigao del Sur
Carrascal, 164
Capiz shells (Lampirong)
Region 7 Sea urchin
Negros Oriental Region 10
Bayawan City, 117 Camiguin
Guinsiliban, 149
Cetacean stranding response and rescue
Region 5 Sharks
Masbate Region 7
Aroroy, 60 Cebu
Moalboal, 107
Dolphins
ARMM Siganid fry
Tawi-Tawi Region 13
Panglima Sugala, 175 Surigao del Sur
Cortes, 166
Giant clam Tandag, 170
Region 10
Camiguin Whale shark
Guinsiliban, 149 Region 5
Masbate
Ornamental fish Aroroy, 60
Region 7 Sorsogon
Bohol Donsol, 72
Inabanga, 89
Tubigon, 98 Whales
Sea cucumber ARMM
Region 13 Tawi-Tawi
Surigao del Sur Panglima Sugala, 175
Cortes, 166 Wrasse (mameng)
ARMM
Tawi-Tawi
Panglima Sugala, 175
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Zoning REGIONS
Coastal zoning
Region 1 Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao
Pangasinan (ARMM), 173
Bolinao, 8 Bicol Region (Region 5), 57
Region 4B Calabarzon (Region 4A), 25
Palawan Caraga (Region 13), 161
El Nido, 38 Central Luzon (Region 3), 17
Region 6 Central Visayas (Region 7), 85
Iloilo Davao Region (Region 11), 155
Carles, 78 Eastern Visayas (Region 8), 129
Region 7 Ilocos Region (Region 1), 17
Negros Oriental Mimaropa (Region 4B), 25
Bayawan City, 117 Northern Mindanao (Region 10), 149
Siquijor Western Visayas (Region 6), 75
San Juan, 126
Region 10
Misamis Occidental
PROVINCES
Aloran, 152
Region 13 Aklan, 75
Surigao del Sur Albay, 57
Bislig City, 161 Antique, 76
Tandag, 170 Aurora, 17
Bataan, 18
River zoning Batangas, 25
Region 1 Bohol, 85
Pangasinan Camarines norte, 59
Dagupan City, 12 Camiguin, 149
Cebu, 102
Compostela Valley, 155
Davao del Sur, 156
Davao Oriental, 157
Eastern Samar, 129
Ilocos Norte, 1
Iloilo, 78
La Union, 2
Leyte, 130
Marinduque, 45
Masbate, 60
Misamis Occidental, 152
Negros Occidental, 81
Negros Oriental, 113
Northern Samar, 140
Occidental Mindoro, 46
Oriental Mindoro, 51
Palawan, 35

Pangasinan, 5 Dauin, Negros Oriental, 120
Romblon, 54 Donsol, Sorsogon, 72
Samar, 141 DuGJan Network, Bohol, 87
Siquijor, 122 El Nido, Palawan, 38
Sorsogon, 72 Gasan, Marinduque, 45
Southern Leyte, 141 Guinsiliban, Camiguin, 149
Surigao del Sur, 161 Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, 157
Tawi-Tawi, 173 Hindang, Leyte, 132
Zambales, 22 Hinundayan, Southern Leyte, 143
Inabanga, Bohol, 89
Inopacan, Leyte, 133
MUNICIPALITIES Lanuza, Surigao del Sur, 168
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, 1
AND CITIES Lazi, Siquijor, 122
Lila, Bohol, 88
Alcoy, Cebu, 102 Libertad, Pandan, Sebaste and Culasi
Aloran, Misamis Occidental, 152 (LIPASECU), Antique, 76
Amlan, Negros Oriental, 113 Llorente, Eastern Samar, 129
Aroroy, Masbate, 60 Looc, Romblon, 54
Badian, Cebu, 103 Maasin City, Southern Leyte, 144
Bagac, Bataan, 18 Mabini, Batangas, 27
Baler, Aurora, 17 Mabini, Compostela Valley, 155
Balud, Masbate, 64 Macrohon, Southern Leyte, 145
Bani, Pangasinan, 5 Mahinog, Camiguin, 151
Bato, Leyte, 130 Malay, Aklan, 75
Batuan, Masbate, 60 Mambajao, Camiguin, 152
Bayawan, Negros Oriental, 117 Maria, Siquijor, 125
Baybay, Leyte, 131 Masbate City, Masbate, 67
Bien Unido, Bohol, 85 Masinloc, Zambales, 22
Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, 161 Matalom, Leyte, 135
Bolinao, Pangasinan, 8 Mati, Davao Oriental, 157
Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, 173 Moalboal, Cebu, 107
Bontoc, Southern Leyte, 142 Narra, Palawan, 43
Calatagan, Batangas, 25 Nasugbu, Batangas, 30
Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro, 46 Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, 50
Candelaria, Zambales, 22 Orion, Bataan, 20
Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, 162 Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, 153
Capoocan, Leyte, 131 Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte, 146
Carles, Iloilo, 78 Palanas, Masbate, 70
Carrascal, Surigao del Sur, 164 Palapag, Northern Samar, 140
Catbalogan City, Samar, 141 Palompon, Leyte, 136
Cordova, Cebu, 105 Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi, 175
Coron, Palawan, 35 Pilar, Cebu, 108
Cortes, Surigao del Sur, 166 Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, 147
Culion, Palawan, 36 Poro, Cebu, 110
Dagupan City, Pangasinan, 12 President Carlos P. Garcia, Bohol, 93
Dasol, Pangasinan, 14 Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, 51
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Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, 46
Sagay, Negros Occidental, 81
Samboan, Cebu, 111
San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, 170
San Fernando, La Union, 2
San Juan, Batangas, 32
San Juan, Siquijor, 126
San Julian, Eastern Samar, 130
Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur, 156
Simunul, Tawi-Tawi, 178
Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 73
Talibon, Bohol, 96
Tanauan, Leyte, 139
Tandag, Surigao del Sur, 170
Tiwi, Albay, 57
Tubigon, Bohol, 98
Ubay, Bohol, 100
Uson, Masbate, 71
Vinzons, Camarines Norte, 59

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Directory of CRMLearningDestinations in the Philippines

Printed in Cebu City, Philippines

Data collation, formatting & copy editing: Asuncion Sia

FISH Document No. 46-FISH/2009

League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP)

REGION 4A (Calabarzon) 25 REGION 6 (Western Visayas) 75

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The Directory has proven to be a handy source of information on study tour

This 2 nd edition of the Directory is an initiative of the League of Municipalities of the

This Directory of CRM Destinations in the Philippines lists 96

The individual entries are listed alphabetically according to

CRM projects and best time to visit

Calayab beach front, Laoag City

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MPA guardhouse, Bani, Pangasinan

2005, it has served as a member of the

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Dagupan City regulated, locations were identified,

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CRM projects and best time to visit

Other attractions and points of interest Getting there

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*From Cebu – by air to Manila then take Manila-

Recommended length of stay – 5 days

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Getting there History and highlights of CRM experience

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Other attractions and points of interest 2. NPC-NVP Hotel

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Calatagan Lighthouse, Calatagan, Batangas

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Recommended length of stay – 3-5 days

Nasugbu marine protected areas have since been

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Bird watching site, Pinagbayanan, San Juan, Batangas

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CRM projects and best time to visit

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Recommended length of stay – 4 days

V isits can be arranged through the following

Improvised buoys for Siete Pecados marine protected

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marine protected area; Hayuma Foundation, Getting there

Other attractions and points of interest

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13. Bucana Marine Sanctuary (CMMA) — Getting there

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Narra 5. Creation of a fishery law enforcement team

Recommended length of stay – 5 days or more

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Visitor services CRM projects and best time to visit

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