Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro

1980 - Apo Reef was designated as Marine Reserve (Presidential Proclamation No. 1801).

1992 - Apo Reef was included in the initial listing of IPAS sites all over the country pursuant to RA7586, also known as the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992.

1994 - Apo Reef became part of the Conservation of Priority Protected Areas Project (CPPAP). The CPPAP officially ended on June 30, 2002.

1996 - Apo Reef was declared as a Protected Area under the category of Natural Park (Presidential Proclamation 868) and its surrounding waters as Buffer Zone pursuant to RA7586 or NIPAS Act of 1992.

Lets go to Apo Reef Natural Park!

“Welcome Aboard”

On our way to Apo Reef……

On our way to Apo Reef…… Spinner Dolphin

(Stenella longirostris)

Cayos del Bajo

Apo Menor

Beach

Lagoon

Mangrove Trail

/Boardwalk

Lighthouse Tower

Century Old

Mangrove

Ranger Station

Rangers’

Kiosk

Picnic Kiosk

Facilities

Pavilion

Task Force Kitchen

THE ISLAND

SERVE AS

ROOKERIES for

migratory birds

and other species

of wildlife……

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)

Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)

Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica)

Barred Rail

Coconut Crab

The Marine Area of Apo Reef Natural Park

Within the 15,972 hectares reefs, is

where you can find all of the breath taking Marine Resources

that provide divers an unforgetable and

rewarding experience.

Marine Attractions

Marine Attractions

Marine Attractions

facilities

New Administrative Office Constructed by PTA

Construction and Installation of Desalination Facilities implemented by PTA through the DPWH (Not yet Operational)

1. SCUBA gears 2. SCUBA compressor 3. Life vest 4. Snorling set 5. Tent 6. Tables and chairs 7. Sunbrella

Other equipment available for rent

Accessibility By Air • Manila to San Jose – 45 minutes Bus/jeep/van to Sablayan – 2-3 hrs * Going to ARNP . By outriggered-3hrs/Php- 10,000.00 . By speedboat-1hr/service boat of the Protected Area Office By Land/Sea • Bus ( From Sampaloc

Manila/Cubao Dimple Star) to Batangas Port – 2 ½ hrs. to 3 hrs.

• RoRo (Montenegro & Besta) to Abra de Ilog Port – 2 ½ hrs.

• Bus Travel to Sablayan by Land – 3 hrs.

Ecotourism Products

Scuba Diving is the main attraction

in the Protected Area

Potential Capabilities in terms of Ecotourism

Connectivity with other major destinations such as Northern Palawan, Puerto Galera, Batangas and Boracay, Subic, Cebu

Potential growth of domestic cruising

Continuous growth of SCUBA diving industry

Proximity of Apo Reef from Metro Manila

Ecotourism Products

Snorkelling

Camping

Ecotourism Products

Island Hopping

Bird Watching

Ecotourism Products

Rafting

Activities Foreign Local Scuba Diving 1,700.00 1,300.00 Non-Diving activites 450.0 225.00 > Snorkling/swimming > Island hopping > Bird watching > Rafting > Camping

Special privilege is given to Sablayenos for only Php

65.00 per person per visit. Per visit is equivalent to 48 hrs. Dive Master 150.00 150.00

Park fees

Vessel Entry

Description Rates

3 GT & below 250.00 per visit

3.1 GT to 20 GT 450.00 per visit

21 GT to 100 GT 650.00 per visit

101 GT to 200 GT 975.00 per visit

201 GT & above 1,300.00 per visit

Other Fees exclusive of the Entrance Fees

• Filming/Video taping 2,000.00 per day

• Filming for the production

of movies 4,000.00 per day

Park Fees

Community Feedback

* Hundreds of fishermen are affected to the “ No Take

• Zone Policy “ (total closure in 2007) of Apo Reef Natural Park .

* The LGU introduced “PAYAO” for livelihood, but still

insufficient to sustain their families .

* Insufficiency of food source resulted to the increasing

number of violators ( NIPAS Act known as RA 7586)

* Almost all affected fishermen are willing to help in the

protection & conservation of ARNP with the condition

that alternative livelihoo will be provided for them.

The LGU Sablayan installed Fish Aggregating Devices, locally known as “Payao”, in the Municipal Waters in support to the alternative livelihood of displaced fishermen of Apo Reef.

ENGAGEMENT OF PARTNERS

Support from the LGU in the Declaration of “No-Take-Zone” Policy of Apo Reef

Support from the LGU in the Declaration of “No-Take-Zone” Policy of Apo Reef

ENGAGEMENT OF PARTNERS

Yellow fin tuna and skip jack Caught by fisherman at

the payao

IPAF Revenue

STATUS OF ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT REVENUES

YEAR Total Collections

(IN PESO) Monthly Average

(IN PESO)

1999 67,355.00 5,612.92

2000 223,150.00 18,595.83

2001 260,450.00 21,704.17

2002 397,645.00 33,137.08

2003 451,490.00 37,624.17

2004 569,750.00 47,479.17

2005 838,260.00 69,855.00

2006 889,870.00 74,155.83

2007 1,073,830.00 89,485.83

2008 1,079,100.00 89,925.00

2009 1,377,100.00 114,758.33

2010 1,627,100.00 135,592.00

2011 1,641,777.00 136,815.00

2012 2,459,508.00 204,959.00

2013 1,917,088.50 ( 6 mos. ) 315,514.75

TOTAL 14,869473.50

STATUS OF ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT

VISITORS RECORDED

YEAR Number of Visitors

TOTAL FOREIGN LOCAL 1999 871 486 385 2000 1,831 1,421 410 2001 1,166 892 274 2002 1,514 1,038 476 2003 1,717 1,274 443 2004 2,485 2,159 326 2005 2,381 1,923 458 2006 1,471 1,031 440 2007 1,825 1,255 570 2008 2,221 1,619 602 2009 2,283 1,779 504 2010 2,859 2,098 761 2011 2,404 1,660 744 2012 2,945 1,855 1,090 2013

Partners with DOT Admin Building Desalination Facilities

1. The DOT has a MOA with the LGU Sablayan ( Tourisn aspect of the Municipality of Sablayan) 2. The LGU Sablayan has a MOA with the DENR (Exclusively for ARNP) > Because of the MOA, the LGU was given the responsibility to implement Ecotourism Mgt within PA including ecotourism development. > The LGU collected 33.3% as Environmental fee ( LGU trust fund) > The PAMB through Protected Area Office collected 66.6% as Entrance fee ( subject to IPAF) * Sad experience was , the water desalination and admin building constructed/funded by the DOT within Apo island are not yet completed and not operational. Before the construction period, there was no proper planning with the Protected Area Office/PAMB that resulted to the construction of permanent structure within the nesting ground of pawikan. As a control measures and to follow “ the low impact ecotourism “ contained in the MOA, the PAMB issued a Resolution stating that there will be no permanent structure introduce within PA . • Foreign visitors always commented about the existence of unserviceable buildings within the island. • Presently, review of MOA bet LGU & DENR is on going to create better management involving

different sectors/stakeholders for biodiversity conservation and Ecoturism Development.

Experiences about MOA between DOT & LGU

ECOTOURISM PLANS

Visitor Management

• Carrying Capacity – 104 person per day

ACTIVITIES

Allowed Activities Controlled Activities Restricted Activities

Recreational swimming Scuba Diving Snorkeling Sightseeing Sun bathing Photography Bird watching Propose activities Boating (Glass bottom boat ) Kayaking

Game fishing Nesting Turtle watching

“No-Take-Zone Policy” Implemented since 2007

ECOTOURISM PLANS

Ecotourism Needs

ACTIVITIES MARKET

• Diving, Snorkeling and sun bathing International and local tourist

• Bird watching and Lagoon Rafting International / local tourist and students

• Establishment of Research Center and Tourist Briefing Center within the DENR Building

International / local tourist and students

• Manila based information center in the DENR Regional Office

For advertising, marketing activity

• Monthly radio plug in the local radio station

Community and environmental awareness of the Sablayaños

• Information Education Campaign materials about Apo Reef

International, Local and Fisher folks

• Display Center of Souvenir items t-shirt, caps and handy crafts bearing the Apo Reef Logo

International / local tourist and students ( Community-based)

• Construction of Tourist Boat • glass bottom boat • service boat for tourist

For hiring, international, local tourist and students (Community-based)

• Dive Shop Establishment (Private) For hiring, international, local tourist and students

The Protected Area Management Board ( PAMB) and other stakeholders are consistent in the existing policy following the management plan of the PA , despite of the allowed ecotourism activities - They must be vigilant in implementing the carrying capacity of the PA so as not to exploit the resources , remain protected and ensure food source while visitors are enjoying beautiful scenery.

Ecotourism Plan

Maraming

Salamat Po…