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Far Eastern UniversityInstitute of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Far Eastern University ManilaInstitute of Tourism and Hotel Management

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“Tourism Development Plan: Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife, Quezon City”

A Site Development and Preservation

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A Tourism Planning and Development Proposal by

ABAINZA, Sheena Gracielle

BERMUDEZ, Rafael

BERNARTE, Maria Christina

GABRILLO, Catherine

MATTA, Camille Gabriel

SIMBE, Socorro Marie

VERGARA, Jome Adrian

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In partial fulfillment of Requirements for the Coursework Tourism Planning and Development

October 2013

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Mission

To conserve the country's biological diversity through the establishment, management and

development of the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center (NAPWC), and the conservation of

wildlife resources, information and education that may be provided by the park.

Vision

Perpetual existence of biological and physical diversities in a system of protected areas and other

important biological components of the environment managed by a well-informed and

empowered citizenry for the sustainable use and enjoyment of present and future generations

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Table of Contents

Title Page

Mission Vision

Problem Rationale

Abstract 1

Introduction of the Study 2

Significance of the Study 4

Research Questions

Review of Related Literature 5

Theoretical Framework 8

Statement of the Problem 11

Objectives of the Study 13

Research Methods

Research Methods 16

Targeted Results 17

Scope and Limitation 21

Marketing Strategies 21

Timetable 23

Appendices

Bibliography

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ABSTRACT

Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center (NAPWC) being one of the Philippines’ botanical and

zoological garden and one of the country’s pride after having it named to the one of the most

controversial senators and also considered as the Edsa Revolution heroes, the late Benigno

Aquino, better known as Ninoy Aquino. NAPWChas a lagoon, an aquarium, a playground and a

Wildlife Rescue Center, which the Department of Environment and Natural Resources uses as a

temporary shelter where confiscated, retrieved, donated, sick, abandoned, and injured wild

animals are placed to be taken care of.

This study entitled Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center (NAPWC) Development is focused

on the various areas where the park is subject for further development and needed construction

and additional enhancement, amenities, features and services it may have to offer so as to make

the park more attractive to local and foreign clients specifically the tourists. In addition the main

objective is for the preservation of life inside the park.

Data are gathered from different sources which include the research and actual experimentation.

The herein researchers believe that the government’s program to rehabilitate the park to make it

profitable and feasible and more income generating shall benefit a number of industry areas in

our country such as the tourism industry and the education department. Conclusion of the study

is based entirely on the gathered data from various sources.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Environment_and_Natural_Resources_(Philippines)


Upon completion of this project, the researcher aims to come up with the

following: to gain profit from the expected income after development and also to make the park

more viable to the

city’s visiting local and foreign tourists thereby having the park known not only nationwide but

also internationally famous for its ecological features with the core aim of conserving the

surrounding ecology system.

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INTRODUCTION OF THE STUDY

The Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center is 22.7 hectares of land which was formerly 197.8

hectares it was reduced to 64.58 hectares under the issuance of the Proclamations Nos. 481 and

616 and is now what it’s currently land size is. The larger areas were allocated for for Philippine

Science High School and National Government Center which was later on subdivided and

developed as the areas occupied by the Central bank of the Philippines, Lung Center, Kidney

center and Children’s Hospital. The park was inaugurated and opened to the public by the

President Ferdinand E. Marcos and Vice President Fernando Lopez in 1962.

The park consists of 2 entrance gates one along Quezon Avenue and another located at North

Avenue, there is also adequate parking space provided near the North Ave. entrance. Inside, the

Main Building which has a unique architectural design shaped like a traditional salakot serves as

the main exhibition hall for educational exhibits. The building serves as the office for the

Protected Areas Wildlife Bureau (PAWB). Other facilities include a basketball court and

volleyball court open for the public. Trails and asphalted road are also laid out in the park for

visitors and joggers. Also, there are huts and picnic tables found throughout the park which

makes it ideal for picnic spots and family and group bonding. The IPAS PCU office near the

basketball court presently houses the Biodiversity Management Division. There are also air-

conditioned rooms ideal for meeting and conferences. In addition to one of the most sought after

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inside the park is the Craft Village, it is composed of seven cottages, which is

being used as office space by the different project of PAWB (e.g. Office of the Park

Superintendent, satellite

office of ACB and NRED). The architecture of these cottages is inspired by our traditional nippa

huts. Another model ecotourism facility in a seven hectare area within Ninoy Aquino Parks and

Wildlife Center designed to become a haven for wildlife and their conservation, as well as nature

and wildlife awareness, education and leisure is the Lungsod Kalikasan. Lastly, the Wildlife

Rescue Center (WRC) has been established as refuge and repository for animals that has been

confiscated and/or donated. It serves as a rehabilitation clinic for animals and at the same time as

laboratory for PAWB veterinarians, staff and for students conducting on-the-job training from

different veterinary and biology academe. It also serves as mini-zoo for the display of animals

for educational purposes. The center has a clinic and laboratory for animals, a quarantine area

and about 200 enclosures for the different animals. The center occupies 8000 square meters of

the park.

However, in July 1982, the park was temporarily closed for renovation in an effort to provide

facilities and infrastructures. In connection with this, the herein researchers would like to delve

in the problems / conditions of the said park so as to know the scope of having the park restore

its life and beauty to make it more enhancing and enchanting to the public, hence, an income

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generating agency for the tourism industry of the city as well as source of

livelihood and employment.

The call for the restoration and development of the park is sounding louder. Its restoration can

benefit a number of areas – the local government, the education department of the nation, the

employment opportunity and the rise of more viable livelihood for the people. The country’s

tourism industry is expected to grow healthier and healthier global competition is expected in the

area of tourism industry.

The herein researchers believe that the development and restoration of NAPWC can be another

milestone in improving the ecological system of the country and making the city as well as the

entire nation at par with other parks in the world where many other parks in the world have been

visited and have been internationally renowned for its amenities and offers of exciting features

and other tourists interest.

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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The Local Government is expected to generate more income with the restoration and

rehabilitation of NAPWC and possibility of the rise and onset of other related industries and

business which may eventually aid in making the city's business market more alive and

accessible to everyone and also making the area known for being eco-friendly for its wildlife

conservation and reservation of the park.

The community will gain more employment opportunities with the rehabilitation and

development of the NAPWC, more job opening shall be expected to be offered such as park

attendants, zookeepers, veterinarians, maintenance personnel, food businesses, and many more.

Thus, more people are expected to earn for their families and thereby alleviating the

unemployment problems in the city. In addition, the community would be more aware and

conscious of their eco-surrounding knowing that there is a nearby Rescue Wildlife Center and

reservation center, thus people will be informed of the significance of protecting the wildlife

where these animals have their own roles in the ecosystem or the ecology of the surrounding

communities.

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The future researchers would expect ideas for improvements of the park.

Especially making it livelier and fun for the visitors, the paper aims to improve the protection of

the wildlife, studies for animals available in the park is possible. More students and educators

shall benefit knowledge regarding the importance of the zoo and garden and thereby having the

information on the significance of eco-tourism system in the country

The Tourism and Hotel and Restaurant Management students shall benefit the knowledge

regarding the importance of the different roles of living organisms in the eco-system and the

importance of such establishment (NAPWC) for the conservation and protection of animals. In

addition, this study helps the students plan for an eco-friendly business knowing the factors that

may affect the surroundings.

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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

The NAPWC shall receive an estimated 500 -800 visitors daily, peaking to as much as 2000on

weekends. Being inexpensive and exciting, the park is a very good place to come home to for

many visitors where a number of forms of enjoyment, fun and leisure are expected to satisfy

visitors.

With such a tremendous number of visitors even prior to its planned development, it is clear that

the park, when fully developed is expected to enchant and persuade visitors to have a choice of

NAPWC above other leisure places.

NAPWC is not only a place for leisure but a place that would remind the visitors of he beauty of

nature and wildlife and that by visiting the park one does not only gives himself satisfaction but

also is reminded of the historical background of the places which eventually is part in molding

people’s mind in the importance of parks and wildlife.

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The Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center is an ideal leisure park which is

under the control of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and tagged as

Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureaus. It is located in Quezon Avenue Diliman Quezon City

with contact numbers 9246031 and fax number 9240109.

Its amenities and services include the

following areas:

1 The Administration Building (Director’s Office)

2 Administrative and Finace Building

3 Wildlife rescue Center

4 Water Station5 PAWB Cooperative Canteen6 Parking Area7 Biodiversity Management

Division8 Basketball Court9 Parking Area10 Bird Cage11 Visitor Center12 Office of the Superntendent13 Mini Gazebo14 Proposed Training Center15 Mindanao Cottage16 Visayas Cottage17 Botanic Fruit Garden18 Nature recreation and Ext.

Division19 Red’s Cottage20 Bicol Cottage21 Upland Cottage22 Picnic Grove

23 Gazebo24 Fishing Village25 Tea House26 Rock Garden27 Material recovery Facility28 SMART Tower29 Old Kiosk30 Grotto31 Amphitheater32 DIGITEL Tower33 Hawk Cage34 Brahminy Kite Cage35 Butterfly House36 Serpent Eagle37 Hornbill Cage38 Ninoy Monument39 Flagpole40 Turtle Pond41 Bird Cage42 Bird Cage43 Aquarium House44 Wildpig Cage45 Deer Cage46 Toile

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The Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center is maintained and administered under the

following laws and policies:

Republic Acts 2013Republic Act No. 10629

An act providing for the retention by the Protected Area Management Board of seventy five percent (75%) of the revenues accruing to the Integrated Protected Areas Fund (IPAF). Amending for the purpose section 16 of Republic Act No. 7586 otherwise known as the “National Integrated Protected Areas System of 1992”

DENR Administrative Orders 2013

DENR Administrative Order No. 2013-20Revised Guidelines on the Survey and Registration of Protected Area Occupants

DENR Administrative Order No. 2013-19Guidelines on Ecotourism Planning and Management in Protected Areas

DENR Memorandum Circular / Order 2013

DENR Memorandum Order No. 2011-04

Strict regulation of Activities, projects and Land Uses in all Areas proposed for inclusion in the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS)

DENR Memorandum Circular No. 2010-17

Adopting the “Wildlife Law Enforcement Manual of Operations” as Guide on the enforcement of Republic Act No. 9147 and other relevant Wildlife Laws, Rules and Regulations by designated/deputized Wildlife Enforcement Officers, Environment and Natural resources Officers and Members of the Wildlife Traffic Monitoring Units.

Technical Bulletin 2013Technical Bulletin 2013-03Technical Bulletin 2013-04\

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THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

A park is a place for leisure and entertainment where people, families, groups of friends, couples,

children may go t unwind and find a safe place to spend the day free from worries at affordable

price.

A park is an area of open space provided for recreational use. Usually owned and maintained by

a local government. Parks commonly resemble savannas or open woodlands.

Quezon City is distinct for having the largest ecological parks in an urban setting. IT is a

balanced urban center with about 300 parks including the world renowned Quezon Memorial

Circle and Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife. These parks provide more than just a cozy

ambience of trees and grass lawns. They were developed as recreational areas with facilities that

the public can freely enjoy. The most famous parks in Quezon City are :

1 Balara Filter Park

2 Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife

3 Quezon memorial Circle

4 UP Arboretum

5 La Mesa Eco Park

6 Garden Venues

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The world is abundant with parks. Many countries treasure their parks and takes pride in

maintaining the beauty and life of their parks and wildlife. Among the parks which are mostly

renowned as world class are the following:

1 The Kas Sok National Park inThailand

-Is an amazing place that is covered by oldest evergreen forest in the world, huge limestone

mountains shooting straight up to the air, deep valleys, breathtaking lakes, exciting caves,

wild animals and much more.

2 The Madikwe Game Reserve in North West Province

-Out of the heart of the spectacular Madikwe Game Reserve, embraced by pristine bushveld

nurtured by Mother Africa’s rich red soil. It is a very rawness of Africa that attracts certain

kind of people, with its grandeur and untamed tangible beauty.

3 The Twasula Kalahari Game Reserve in Northern Cape South Africa

-It is South Africa’s largest privately owned luxury game reserve offering exclusive, private

luxury malaria free safaris, covering an area of 100,000 hectares. Discover the beauty of the

landscapes, its diverse wildlife and the serenity of South Africa’s last great wilderness.

4 The Croajingolong National Park in Victoria, Australia

A coastal national park in Victoria Australia, 427 kilometers of east of Melbourne.

Named after the aboriginal people of the area, Croajingolong follows the far eastern

coastline of Victoria which features eucalypt forest.

5 The Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming USA

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-The first national park in the world that is known for its wildlife and its

many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features

in the park. It ahs many types of ecosystems but the subalpine forest is dominant.

6 The Gorillas Safari in Rwanda

-Thrilling and lifetime experience with gorillas make this park famous for the adventurous

and the brave. The park offers highly personalized encounter with the gorillas, at your own

risks.

7 The Killer Whale Watching in Vancouver , Canada

-A cottage industry of tours for those who want to see the killer whales up close and snap few

pictures. The chilly northern waters of the surrounding Pacific are a miraculous showcase of

wildlife, with the orca whale being the star. Dozens of massive mammals can be seen

swimming, breaching and just playing together in the water.

8 The Hyde Park in London

-One of the largest parks in central London, and one of the Royal parks of London, famous

for its Speakers’ Corner. The park was the site of the Great Exhibition of 1851 for which the

Crystal palace was designed by Joseph Paxton. The park has become a traditional location

for mass demonstrations.

9 The Lincoln Park in Chicago

-It is one of the 77 Community areas of Chicago, USA, situated on its north side. Named

after Lincoln Park, a vast park surrounding lake Michigan, Lincoln Park is bordered by the

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community areas of Lakeview to the north which was primarily forest with

stretches of grassland and occasional quicksand.

10 The Stanley Park in Vancouver

-This is a world renowned park and tourist attraction in Vancouver, Canada. With some of

the breathtaking sites to enjoy.

11 The Golden Gate Park in San Francisco

-With outdoor activities, best places to shop and other amenities such as the Japanese Tea

Garden, De Young Museum, Baker Beach, Steinhart Aquarium, Bison Paddock, Speedway

Meadow , San Francisco Botanical Garden.

12 The Ueno Park in Tokyo

-It is a large public park next to Ueno Station in central Tokyo The grounds were originally

part of the Kaneji Temple which used to be one of the city’s largest and wealthiest temples

and a family temple of the ruling Tokugawa clan during the Edo Period.

13 The Park Guell in Barcelona

-A garden complex with architectural elements situated in the hill of El Carmel in the Gracia

District of Barcelona, Catalonia Spain. Designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi and

built in the years 1900 to 1914.

14 The Lumphini Park in Bangkok

-This park offers rare public space, trees and playgrounds in the Thai capital and contains an

artificial lake where visitors can rent a variety of boats. This was created in the 1920’s by

King Rama VI on royal property .

15 The Beihal Park in Beijing

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-Imperial Garden to the northwest of the Forbidden City in Beijing. It is

among the largest of Chinese gardens and contains numerous historically important

structures, palaces and temples.

16 The Red Sea in Egypt

-Yam Suph is traditionally identified as the Red Sea where the account of the Israelites’

escape from slavery in Egypt was considered.

17 The Ibirapuera Park in Sao Paolo

-It is a major urban park in Sao Paolo, Brazil. It has a large area for leisure, jogging and

walking, as well as a convention center.

18 The Monsanto Forest Park in Lisbon

-It is a protected forest in Lisbon , the largest green patch in the city with almost 1000

hectares, and offers well diversified tree covered area to the Portuguese capital.

19 The Flagstaff Gardens in Melbourne

-This has been reserved as parklands since 1862 and today the stretches of lawn are the lunch

spot of choice for local office workers.

The mentioned foreign parks have been known for their excellence and beauty as well as the

incomparable amenities and superb services they offer. These parks have been religiously

maintained not only for the historical backgrounds they have but also as a sense of pride for their

respective country.

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The existence of these parks has made their respective countries responsible for

the development and maintenance of the ecological system and the protection of natural

resources and wildlife.

In the Philippines, we have the Cebu Park, the Malabon Zoo and Wildlife and even the most

famous Rizal Park. These local parks have been maintained dedicatedly by the park’s respective

administrators so as to protect the environment and be able to give priceless entertainment to

their clients.

Just like any other parks, the NAPWC is aimed at conserving the nation’s biological diversity

through the establishment, management and development of the National Integrated Protected

Areas System as well as the conservation of wildlife resources and finally the accomplishment of

nature conservation information and culture.

We must be made aware as Filipinos that the parks in our country is not only a source of

entertainment bust as a part of the Filipino culture and tradition and way of life, that the parks

reflect the kind of people the Filipinos are and how rigid and dedicated the Filipinos are in

maintain the ecology system of our country.

The NAPWC envisions a perpetual existence of biological and physical diversities in a system of

protected areas and other important biological components of the environment managed by a

well informed and empowered citizenry for the sustainable use and enjoyment of the present and

future generations.

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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The NAPWC is an area in the city which needs further development and rehabilitation. The

NAPWC can help in the country’s aim to make its tourism industry healthier and be globally

competitive with other nations’ parks in the world.

There are obviously many factors to be considered in starting up with the plans of having

NAPWC rehabilitated for the purpose of having it developed for the benefit of the city in terms

of enhancing its tourism industry as well as having it as a source of income and employment for

the entire nation.

Is the development of the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center possible? Will the

development assure the progress and growth of not only the city’s but also the country’s tourism

industry? These are the questions being considered in the development of the parks.

The study attempts to delve on the following considerations:

1 What areas of the park are intended to de developed, enhanced and be submitted for

further renovation and construction?

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2 Will these mentioned activities be able to assure the influx of the

local and foreign tourist?

3 How much budget is needed to make the activities of renovation, construction,

enhancement and the entire development of the park?

4 Is there available financial support of local and national government for the entire

development of the park?

5 Is the development of the park a very good assurance of the growth of the tourism of

the city and the entire nation as well?

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OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

Being a public zoo, garden and park, NAPWC, requires more feasible plan to start its

development and restoration for the purpose of making it available to both local and foreign

visitors. The park has been referred to as the Metro Manila’s “lung center” by Environment

Secretary Ramon JP Paje because of its capacity to absorb carbon dioxide and turn into oxygen.

There is an ongoing proposal that the park would undergo rehabilitation to make it a world class

ecology park to boost its potentials.

The herein researchers join the government’s plan for restoration and rehabilitation for

the following purposes and objectives:

1 To restore the life and beauty of the park thus making it ecologically friendly;

Restoring the life and beauty of the park is the main concern of the interested groups

and government agencies and its administration which envisions a manicured park

where people can spend their unhurried day playing with the kids, reading book or

just be with the nature. The NAPWC supports the government’s effort to provide and

promote biodiversity and wildlife conservation, in particular, and the protection of

the environment. It is envisioned to be a place where people can appreciate nature

and learn about its importance to human existence. The park-cum-wildlife center is

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ideal for in city educational trips for the young and the old alike

because of its mini zoo with over a thousand animals which take refuge in it.

2 That the park be made more accessible to its clients thus making it as an income

generating enterprise;

The park generates an annual income of Php 3.5 million from the entrance fees and

rental of facilities in the park, is subsidized by the DENR-PAWB. With the

proposed increase in the entrance fee of Php 5.00 only for children and Php 8.00 for

adults and the parking lot charges which may range from Php 5 to Php 25, the park is

expected to be more saleable and attractive to every visitor, whether local or foreign.

The little amount of increase may eventually add to the parks income which shall be

used for its maintenance and survival. An increase of Php 8.00 for children and Php

10.00 for adults is very much affordable.

3 That the government may provide enough budget for its entire restoration and

development;

The park has an annual budget of Php 10 million for its maintenance and operation.

Because the park is proclaimed protected area and a component of the National

Integrated Protected Areas System, entrance fee to the park is kept at minimum.

Since 1987, PAWB has never increase the entrance fees of NAPWC. PAWB

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Director Theresa Mundita Lim bared plans to make a bid with the

DENR for a reasonable increase to generate revenue and enough fund to sustain its

operation and become self-sufficient. Lim reasoned out that the NAPWC, being a

protected area

and subsidized by the DENR and the PAWB, the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife

Center must be here to stay.

4 That a very feasible and viable program be laid and proposed for proper park

administration , staff delegation and be more service oriented to its potential local and

foreign visitors;

A program shall be laid down for the proper administration and the maintenance of

the survival and operation of NAPWC. Employment systems shall be applied where

the knowledgeable and the experts in animal rescue and wildlife conservation shall

join the NAPWC team to improve its services. Employment opportunities are

expected and training for the park’s crew and staff must be provided for.

5 That the park may be considered as world class eco-tourism industry;

Being a patch of green where wildlife converges and because of the trees and natural

surrounding which allows the city to breathe fresh air because they absorb the excess

carbon dioxide, its existence become important. It is also an alternative for city

dwellers for rest and recreation. And at a very low cost, such is meant for public

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relaxation. The park boasts of the Lungsod Kalikasan, a model

ecotourism facility in a 7 hectare area designed to become a haven for wildlife and

their conservation, as well as nature and wildlife awareness, education and leisure.

RESEARCH METHODS

The researcher’s paper is supported by various documents that is related to the site and will be

used for the cultural mapping. Additional documents such as archival and online researchers,

interviews, ocular visits of NAPWC, laws and amendments linked to the site and if needed,

surveys.

In addition, video and photo documentation will also be used to easily locate the areas that need

further improvements. This will help the researchers to validate the accuracy of the information

gathered through the different sources. The importance of knowing the exact location of every

building and available amenities inside the park makes it easier for the researchers to identify

what aspects needs improvement and what additional amenities may be done. In reading the laws

pertaining to the park, the researchers shall know the limitations on the improvements that can be

done.

The actual cultural mapping process will take place in the months of June to July 2013. The

researcher then will spend the remaining month of August to September to assess all data

gathered and validated, and the final writing of this internship paper will be done on October

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2013 which is then to be submitted for readership and evaluation as prescribed

by the Academic Calendar.

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TARGETED RESULTS

The study is expected to have a positive and feasible and viable result that will produce and

affect a very clear framework of how to start with the aim of rehabilitating and developing

NAPWC for the benefit of the previously mentioned benefactors of this study. It is also

expected that the renovation and rehabilitation may take place at the soonest time so as to

produce more income for the city and more job opportunities to the jobless.

The herein researchers are expected to fulfill the following targets depending on the accessibility

of materials, time and resources and most especially the availability of the budget for such

purposes of development and rehabilitation.

The herein researchers target to have in effect the following providence:

1. The proper and sustaining budget

The allocation of the budget will come from the local government’s funds and the donations of

the privates sectors that wish to help the conservation of the park.

2. Additional amenities such as the:

a. Playground for children

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This playground will serve as a sanctuary for kids and kids at heart. The

materials and paint are assured to be toxin and led free for the safety of the children. Nearby

clinic inside the park is available for any accidents that might happen.

b. Teambuilding activities for the youth

Survival Scenario – This exercise forces your group to communicate and agree to ensure their

'survival.' Tell your group that their airplane has just crashed in the ocean. There's a desert island

nearby, and there's room on the lifeboat for every person – plus 12 items they'll need to survive

on the island. Instruct the team to choose which items they want to take. How do they decide?

How do they rank or rate each item?

Human spring – Ask group members to stand facing each other in pairs. Their elbows should be

bent, with their palms facing toward each other. Instruct them to touch their palms together, and

gradually start leaning toward each other, so that they eventually hold each other up. Then,

instruct everyone to move their feet further and further back, so that they have to depend solely

upon their partners to remain standing.

Mine field – This is a great exercise if you have a large room or outdoor field. Set up a 'mine

field' using chairs, balls, cones, boxes, or any other object that could potentially be an obstacle

and trip someone up. Leave enough space between the objects for someone to walk through.

Next, divide your group into pairs. Pay attention to who you match with whom. This is a perfect

opportunity to work on relationships, so you might want to put together people who have trust

issues with each other. Blindfold one person, the 'mine walker' – this person is not allowed to

talk. Ask his or her partner to stay outside the mine field, and give verbal directions, helping the

mine walker avoid the obstacles, and reach the other side of the area. Before you begin, allow

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partners a few minutes to plan how they'll communicate. Then, make sure there

are consequences when people hit an obstacle. For example, perhaps they have to start again

from the beginning.

See, Run, Do - Post the poster outside the room where no one can see it. Divide the group into

teams of 4-5. One person is going to be “seer” – only this person can see the poster and s/he must

tell the runner what he sees. Another person is the “runner” – this person must run from the

worktable to the seer. The rest of the team are the “doers” – they must reconstruct the poster as

the runner tells them, based on what the seer tells the runner. The runner can run as many times

as necessary to get the correct information. Give a time limit for the project. This activity can

work for all age levels; how you structure your poster may depend on the age group involved. At

the end, see which group did the best job reconstructing the original poster.

c. Indoor and outdoor games

Indoor games such as scrabble, chess, snakes and ladders, sungka can also be played outdoors

with larger sizes. Children will also be encouraged to play Filipino games such as patintero,

agawan base, piko, sips, tumbang preso, ubusang lahi, this aims to educate them with the use of

native materials or instruments.

d. Venue for the Elderly or Senior Citizen

This venue aims to give elderly a place to relax and to get along with others. The place is air-

conditioned and provided with tables and chairs, television, bookshelves, activities and games.

e. Dining areas (Canteen and Food Stalls)

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Food stalls are prohibited to use any plastic or styro materials. Food containers

should be either paper plates or washable plates and spoon and forks. Washable cups are also

advised. Proper garbage segregation will be strictly implemented.

f. Fishing Area

There will be a fishing spot along the pier of the lagoon, only a portion of the lagoon will be

open for fishing. Fishing equipment’s will be provided by the park, and there will be additional

payment for this amenity.

g. Souvenir Shop

The items sold in this shop are to commemorate our late President Benigno Aquino and to

further promotion of the park. Local materials will be used such abaca, sea shells, bamboo and

even coconut shells.

h. NAPWC Clinic

The clinic will provide a service that will be available during operating hours, there will be first

aid equipment’s and an in house nurse. The clinic aims to ensure the safety of everyone who

visits the park.

j. Biking Areas

The biking area is found around the lagoon, there will be bikes provided for rental. Visitors who

will be bringing their own bicycles are also encouraged; there will be no additional fees. Safety

equipment’s such as helmets and knee and elbow guards are encouraged by the park to be used.

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SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

The herein researchers limit the study only with the gathering of data and information about

NAPWC and not with other parks. Though the study of other parks and their amenities and

services offered is very relevant in the continuity of this research study, the main focus of the

study is centered to NAPWC where all details about this subject shall be meticulously reserved

and dissected for further reference and information dissemination.

Any documentation and studies pertaining to the improvement and reservation of Ninoy Aquino

Parks and Wildlife Center will greatly help the researchers to supplement this project in order to

gather all needed information and materials for further support and justification of establishing

all significant changes.

On the other hand, the limitations of this project is the limited space of NAPWC for additional

infrastructures. This is because of the act for the conservation the natural terrain of the place. ( Executive

Order No. 192 dated 10 June 1987 to ensure that the country’s biodiversity are protected from various

threats)

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MARKETING STRATEGIES

Parks and wildlife currently marketed only through online networks and websites. This may not a

problem given that technology is at reach for mostly everyone. An additional campaign to promote the

park is necessary specially in other localities through advertisements, posters, brochures and many more.

This will help the park to be known not only in the local government but also to other localities, which

may encourage them to visit the park.

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SAMPLE BROCHURE

NINOY AQUINO PARKS

& WILDLIFE CENTER

Protected Area and Wildlife Bureau

Diliman , Quezon City Philippines9246031 * 9240109

A zoological and botanical garden where You can enjoy the day with nature’s best!

Features:

1. Fishing Area 11 Amphitheater2. Elderly’s Venue 12 Butterfly World3. Playground 13 Moviesa Arae4. Museum 14 Lagoon5. Souvenir Shops 15 Mini Theater6. Music Area 16 Dance Areas7. Amphitheater 17 Library8. Bird Cages 18 Clinic9. Serpent Cages 19 Central Office10. Cottages 20 Lounge Area

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Tourism Planning and Development Timetable

JUNE JULY

WK 1 WK 2 WK 3 WK 4 WK 1 WK 2 WK 3 WK 4 WK 5Research of data

on different sources

(newspapers, online, site and

interview)

Coordination with NAPWC

Research on laws and

amendments

Actual MappingBrainstorming on changes and

improvements needed

AUGUST SEPTEMBERWK

1WK

2WK

3WK 4 WK 1 W

K 2W

K 3WK 4

Collation of Data, Evaluation, Validation,

Consultation with adviser

Revisions of

consulted paper

Consultation

Internship Paper

WritingConceptualizing scale model

OCTOBERWK 1 WK 2 WK 3 WK

4WK

5

Internship Paper Writing:Revisio

Submission of Final

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ns

Making of scale model for

presentation

Consultation Paper for readership

and Evaluation

Internship Budget Projection

Transportation 500Logistics (Print, photocopy, meals,

etc.)5,000

TOTAL 5,500

APPENDIXES

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PROCLAMATION NO. 481

EXCLUDING FROM THE OPERATION OF PROCLAMATION NO. 42, DATED JULY 5,

1954, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE QUEZON MEMORIAL PARK, SITUATED AT

DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY, CERTAIN PARCELS OF THE LAND EMBRACED THEREIN

AND RESERVING THE SAME FOR NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CENTER SITE

PURPOSES.

PROCLAMATION NO. 616

CREATING AND DESIGNATING TWO PARCELS OF LAND, LOCATED AT BARANGAY

TRIANGULO, NAGA CITY, AS AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PARK, PURSUANT

Pursuant to the powers vested in me under Republic Act (RA) No. 7916, otherwise known as the

Special Economic Zone Act of 1995, as amended by RA No. 8748, and upon the

recommendation of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority

(PEZA), I, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, President of the Philippines, do hereby create and

designate two parcels of land, subject to the provisions of RA No. 7916, as amended, its

Implementing Rules and Regulations, Resolution No. 00-411 (s. 2000), as amended by

Resolution Nos. 04-295 (s. 2004), and 12-329 (s. 2012), and Resolution No. 13-228 (s. 2013) of

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the PEZA Board of Directors, as an IT Park, to be known as the Naga City

Technology Park, located at Barangay Triangulo, Naga City, with an area of Twelve Thousand

Five Hundred Forty-Six (12,546) Square Meters, more or less

Department of Environment and Natural Resources PROTECTED AREAS AND WILDLIFE BUREAU (PAWB) Accomplishment Report June 2011 – June 2012

A. INTRODUCTION

The Philippines is rich in biological and genetic resources or biodiversity. It is one of the 18 megadiverse countries in the world. Majority of the plant and animal species in the country are unique and cannot be found anywhere else. These are sources of food, medicines, industrial raw materials, fishery and ecotourism. They also represent the natural heritage of the country and a rich source of customs, traditions and cultural identity. However, Philippine biodiversity is also one of the most threatened in the world. The Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB), being one of the staff bureaus of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 192 dated 10 June 1987 to ensure that the country’s biodiversity are protected from various threats. DENR-PAWB, as the lead agency tasked to conserve these resources, envisions a perpetual existence of biological diversity (biodiversity) in a system of protected areas and other management areas with the participation of a well- informed and empowered citizenry. With this vision, the Bureau is mandated to formulate and recommend policies and programs for the establishment and management of an integrated protected areas system and conservation of biological diversity; monitor and assess the establishment and management of the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) and biodiversity-related activities; and provide technical assistance to regional Offices and other clientele. Specifically, its primary tasks are the following:

a. Establishing and Managing Protected Areas;

b. Conserving Wildlife;

c. Promoting and Institutionalizing Ecotourism;

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d. Managing Coastal Biodiversity and Wetlands Ecosystems;

e. Conserving Caves and Cave Resources;

f. Information and Education on Biodiversity and Nature Conservation;

g. Managing Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center and the HinuluganTaktak Protected Landscape; and

h. Negotiating Biodiversity-Related Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and Monitoring National Implementation.

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B. HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. Establishing and Managing Protected Areas

The main concerns of this Program are the identification, delineation and management of areas that would fall under the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS). This involves activities related to the protection of resources within national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and other areas considered to become part of NIPAS. The establishment and management of protected areas are guided by the National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) Act of 1992 and its implementing rules and regulations under DENR Administrative Order No. 25, Series of 1992 which was eventually amended in 2008 under DAO 2008-26 dated 24 December 2008. This Administrative Order sets the procedures for the establishment, administration, management and development of the System. To date, there are two hundred forty (240) identified protected areas in the Philippines. Of the 240, one hundred thirteen (113) protected areas were formally proclaimed by the President under the System covering a total of 3.57 million hectares. Of the 113 proclaimed protected areas, 29 are marine protected areas with an area of 1.37 million hectares while 84 are terrestrial protected areas covering an area of 2.20 million hectares covering 0.68% and 7.33% of the total land and marine areas of the country, respectively . One of the major milestones in the protection and management of protected areas is the implementation of the National Greening Program (NGP) in these areas. NGP seeks the attainment of sustainable human development, and economic and ecological security, improve water quality in rivers and irrigation for farm lands, reduce the potential for flooding, soak up carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, and lay the foundation for an expanded wood-products economy. As a strategy, it aims to plant indigenous and endemic tree species including fruit trees in identified denuded/degraded protected areas in partnership with concerned stakeholders especially those identified peoples organizations in protected areas. To date, a total of 8,421.18 hectares were planted with 3,161,430 seedlings in 64 PAs, and 319.5 hectares of mangroves were planted with 549,730 seedlings. The Bureau and the Protected Areas, Wildlife and Coastal Zone Management Sector is continuously implementing other programs and activities related to protected area management such as demarcation/delineation of PA boundaries, management effectiveness tracking, management planning and zoning, law enforcement and monitoring of protected areas to effectively manage these protected areas.

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2. Conserving Wildlife

The Bureau and the Sector have been continuously implementing various programs and projects in line with the implementation of the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (RA 9147). In terms of policy development, we have facilitated the approval by the DENR Secretary of the following Administrative Orders for the establishment and management of critical habitats:

DAO 2011-02 “Declaring a certain parcel of land located at Sitio Kalanganan, San Vicente, Baungon, Bukidnon as Critical Habitat for Rafflesia schadenbergiana” (approved by DENR Secretary Paje on 23 February 2011)

DAO 2011-10 “Declaring Cabusao Wetland Area situated in Brgys. Pandan and Biong in the Municipality of Cabusao, Camarines Sur as Critical Habitat for Philippine duck” (approved by DENR Secretary Paje on 23 August 2011)

DAO 2012-01 “Declaring Malasi Tree Park and Wildlife Sanctuary situated inBrgy. San Antonio in the Mun. of Cabagan, Isabela as Critical Habitat for Waterbird species” (approved by DENR Secretary Paje on 7 February 2012)

Critical habitats are established to protect and conserve the threatened species in the area in partnership with LGUs or private sectors. To date, there are four (4) critical habitats established with a total area of 382.237 hectares. As part of our efforts to curtail illegal wildlife trade, we have established linkages with our law-enforcement partners and collaborated for the apprehension of twelve (12) Vietnamese nationals on board a Malaysian fishing vessel by DA-BFAR MCS 3009, headed by Lt. Ludovico D. Librilla, Jr. of the Philippine Coast Guard on April 22, 2012 and confiscated frozen marine specimens of a) five bundles of black coral; (b) 87 pieces of hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata); and (c) around six hundred kilograms (600 kgs) of assorted hammerhead fish, grouper, and squid. PAWB worked with the Hongkong CITES Management Authority and effected on 27 April 2012 the repatriation of 13 heads of Asian Box Turtles (Coura amboinensis) and 18 heads of Philippine Pond Turtles (Siebenrockiella leytensis) confiscated in Hongkong in February 2012. The pond turtles were immediately turned over to the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) while the box turtles were placed under the custody of PAWB-WRC.

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The species conservation programs/projects on Tamaraw, Philippine Eagle and raptors, Pawikan and crocodiles were also implemented and monitored: 2.1 Philippine Raptors Conservation Project (PRCP) The Project is designed to prevent the extinction of the highly endangered and unique Philippine Eagle, and other equally important birds of prey such as hawks, brahminy kites, and sea eagles. It complements and supplements the researches being conducted in Davao with an off-site focus of operation in Luzon and the Visayas regions. The Project operates through captive breeding, field researches, which include the assessment of the remaining eagle habitats and inventory of current wild population, and information dissemination program. As part of the Project’s habitat assessment and eagle survey, there were several incidents of eagle sightings in the Cordillera Mountain Ranges: (a) breeding pair and a juvenile eagle were sighted by a team from the DENR-Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, DENR-Cordillera Administrative Region and the Philippine Eagle Foundation during their joint field expedition from November 3-11, 2011.The confirmation of the presence of wild population of the Philippine eagle in Calanasan, Apayao is a welcome development in our efforts to determine and map the remaining population distribution of the Philippine eagle in the country for priority conservation and protection; and (b) on February 2012, a new eagle territory was discovered in Pudtol, Apayao. To date, the population of Philippine Eagle in the wild is estimated at 340 pairs (Ibanez, et al 2003). However, based on monitoring conducted in confirmed Philippine Eagle sightings, there are around

29 individuals sighted. PAWB and Haribon also launched a project entitled: “Survey and Conservation of Philippine Eagle in Central and Southern Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges” in Baler, Aurora on 22-24 May 2012, which is being funded under the Preventing Extinction Program of Birdlife International. The Bureau has also initiated for the drafting of a MOA between DENR and the University of the Philippines – Diliman for the implementation of the project entitled: “Reintroducing the Philippine Eagle in Southern Leyte Ensuring the Survival of the King of the Birds”. One of the Objectives of the Project is to implement a Philippine eagle reintroduction program in the Island of Leyte where the probability of extirpation of the species is high.

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To further increase the level of awareness of the public, the Project collaborated with ABS-CBN in developing an infomercial to be aired at least once every quarter over national television and broadcasted over local radio stations once a month to generate support and continued awareness for the conservation of the Philippine Eagle that has been continuously persecuted over the past several years. The infomercial was aired starting June 8, 2012 at ABS-CBN, local radio stations 101.9 FM and DZMM. On 04 June 2012, PAWB launched the Philippine Eagle Week celebration with the theme “Lipad Agila, Sulong Pinoy”. Part of the launching event was the story telling entitled “Fly Malay Fly” with representative from Haribon, PAWB officials and personnel as audience. 2.2 Pawikan Conservation Project (PCP) The PCP is a response to conserve the dwindling marine turtle population in the country. It is responsible for the formulation and implementation of conservation and protection policies, management and propagation schemes and massive information and education program to ensure the survival and growth of the country’s marine turtle resources. The Project continuously maintained the hatcheries in Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary (TIWS) in Tawi-Tawi, and in Nagbalayong, Morong, Bataan. Several linkages have been established with concerned partners for the conservation and protection of marine turtles. The Project prepared and facilitated the signing of the following Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs):

Establishing partnerships on marine turtle protection and conservation between and among the DENR through PAWB and DENR 4A, LGU-Naic, Cavite State University-Naic, Shoreline Kabalikat sa Kaunlaran Inc., Far East Maritime Foundation Inc., International Maritime and Offshore Safety Training Institute, Tropical Garden Resort, and Sabrina Fair Philippines, Inc.

The MOA was signed by the partners on 31 January 2012 at Brgy. Labac, Naic, Cavite which was the highlight of the launching of the Naic-Pawikan Conservation and Protection Projects. Part of the launching was the release of 202 olive ridley hatchlings.

MOA between Calamai Tropica & the municipal government of Hinoba-an entitled “Joint Marine Turtle Conservation at Hinoba-an, Negros Oriental” (Public-Private-Partnership Program for the conservation of marine turtles)

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Collaborative Project on Marine Turtle and Dugong Conservation and Protection entered into by DENR-PAWB and Marine Wildlife Fauna Watch of the Philippines which was signed on 23 February 2012 at NAPWC Compound, Quezon City.

2.3 Tamaraw Conservation Project (TCP) The Project is designed to prevent the extinction of the Tamaraw, which is endemic to Mindoro, and to protect and conserve its habitats. It carries out captive breeding experiments, habitat characterization, maintenance of the Tamaraw Gene Pool in San Jose, Mindoro and public awareness campaign program. The Project also provides livelihood opportunities to local communities within the province of Mindoro. The TCP has regularly monitored and protected important Tamaraw habitats within Mts. Iglit-Baco National Park and in Aruyan-Malato-Tamaraw Reservation. The annual Tamaraw count held on 16-23 April 2012 sighted around 327 individuals within the Mts. Iglit-Baco National Park.

2.4 Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (PWRCC)

The PWRCC has continued its maintenance and protection of the two (2) species of crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus and Crocodylus mindorensis) and their habitats. To date, the Project maintained 312 heads of Crocodylus Porosus and 444 heads of Crocodylus mindorensis at the Center. There are also 351 other wildlife species maintained composed 22 heads of mammals, 111 heads of birds, and 217 heads of reptiles. The Office of the Secretary released an amount of Two Million Pesos (Php2,000,000.00) for the renovation and improvement of the PWRCC and as of this date, the following had been accomplished to wit: (i) Construction of three (3) public comfort rooms outside the building; (ii) Cleaning and repainting of various facilities of the building including existing comfort rooms; (iii) Improvement of crocodile deck walk including construction of roof; (iv) Construction of walk way roof from the main building to the hatchling; and (v) Construction of walk way roof from hatchling house to crocodile deck walk. One of the major highlights during the period is the capture of the largest crocodile on record in the marshlands of Bunawan, Agusan del Sur last 03 September 2011. Weighing 1,075 kilos and measuring 20.1 feet in length and 3.3 ft in width, the reptile in the wild was the object of a hunt in the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary in the past two years. On November 09, 2011 marks another history in wildlife conservation as representative from the National Geographic Channel declared “Lolong” as the largest crocodile caught alive in the wild and maintained in captivity.

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On March 22, 2012 conducted a workshop was conducted to develop the Crocodile Capture Protocol which aims to develop a protocol that will serve as a measure to address human crocodile conflit.

3. Promoting and Institutionalizing Ecotourism

The ecotourism development in protected areas was crafted to make it a viable tool for sustainable development within the recreation zones specified in the protected area management plan. As a form of sustainable tourism within a natural and cultural heritage area, multi-stakeholder participation is ensured. In addition, protection and management of natural resources; culture and indigenous knowledge and practices; environmental education and ethics; and economic benefits are fostered and pursued for the enrichment of host communities and satisfaction of visitors. This year, PAWB conducted site assessment for ecotourism development at Butuan City, Caimpugan, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, and Leyte Sab-a. A database was also prepared for ecotourism sites with assessment reports for areas with Full Site Diagnostic, Business Planning, LGU partnership and ecotourism development plan. With the recent pronouncement of His Excellency, President Benigno Aquino III, PAWB closely coordinated with the Department of Tourism (DOT) to pursue convergence efforts on the development and management of the 83 priority ecotourism sites in line with the Philippine Tourism Development Plan. To date, identification of specific priority areas for development under the tourism portfolio of the said plan is underway.

4. Managing Coastal Biodiversity and Wetlands Ecosystems

There are several efforts on marine biodiversity which were extended to concerned stakeholders particularly to local communities:

(i) Developed the National ICM Program and conducted the regional and national stakeholder consultations;

(ii) Provided technical assistance to LGUs in the development of 80 ICM Plans;

(iii) Co-organized and facilitated the orientation workshops for LGUS on MPA establishment, management and networking including the staging of the MPA awards for outstanding marine protected areas throughout the country;

(iv) Developed guidelines on mangrove rehabilitation and reversion of abandoned, unproductive and unutilized Fishpond Lease Agreements into mangrove forests through a convergence initiative of DENR , DA-BFAR and DILG, and Coastal Law Enforcement Manual;

(v) Implemented initial activities of the Sustainable Coral Reef Management Program such as the development of the coral rehabilitation guidelines, social mobilization activities, habitat and

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vulnerability assessment, among others; and

(vi) Coordinated the collaborative efforts of Batangas-Oriental Mindoro MPAs and Bantay Dagat Networks for the management of Verde Island Passage Marine Corridor.

4.1 Establishment of the DENR National Coastal and Marine Center for Research Pursuant to Executive Order No. 192 and consistent with the Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Strategy provided under Executive Order 533, DENR Secretary Ramon Paje issued on 03 November 2011, DAO 2011-12 entitled “Establishing Snake Island as the DENR National Coastal and Marine Center for Research”. DENR Secretary Paje immediately authorized the release of Three Million Pesos (Php3,000,000.00) for the renovation and enhancement of the DENR facility in Snake Island and another Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php500,000.00) to defray the salaries and wages of six (6) hired laborers to guard the island and sustain the cleanliness of the surrounding, and to effectively implement the closure order of the Secretary to any tourism activity in the island. As of 21 May 2012, the following had been accomplished: (i) Renovation of the building including painting and improvement of the two (2) units comfort rooms inside the building; (ii) Construction of two (2) public comfort rooms outside the DENR building; (iii) Provision of terrace and a veranda around the facility; (iv) Provision of one (1) sala set and one (1) office table; and (v) a temporary helipad. 4.2 Coral Triangle Initiatives The Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) is dedicated to promoting healthy oceans by helping people manage their marine resources through creating and strengthening Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), promoting seascape management at a large scale, improving fisheries, adapting to climate change and recovering threatened species. The CTI National Plan of Action (CTI-NPOA) is the fulfilment of the country’s commitment to the conservation and protection of the Coral Triangle Region which is strategically implemented in sites selected by the national CTI coordination committee, the field implementers, our development partners and academic and research institutions. In relation to the implementation of the CTI-National Plan of Action (NPOA) the Philippine through PAWB coordinated for the development the following: (i) State of the Coral Triangle Report; (ii) Management Effectiveness Assessment Tool (MEAT) for monitoring of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs),

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MPA Financing Studies; (iii) Action Plan on Climate Change Adaptation for Coastal Communities; and University Mentoring Program.

5. Information and Education on Biodiversity and Nature Conservation

To further our efforts in raising awareness and disseminate information for the conservation of flora and fauna of the country, PAWB has facilitated and set-up exhibits, video and powerpoint presentations for special events such as the following:

The Philippine Eagle Week being celebrated nationwide every June 4-10 of each calendar year. This year’s theme, “LIPAD AGILA…SULONG PINOY” symbolizes the Filipinos’ tenacity and resilience in overcoming the odds to achieve its goals soaring high amidst all adversaries.Various forms of information and education campaigns have been lined up for the 2012 PEW’s festivities to create awareness about the importance of conserving the iconic Philippine eagle and the environment at large. A mobile infovan, “Harivan” will showcase various informative materials such as videos, brochures, and CDs on the ecology and biology of this magnificent bird of prey. A wide assortment of tarpaulins and posters will be hung in strategic areas of the metropolis and major thoroughfares nationwide, academic institutions as well as the “Pahayagang Bayan” along the EDSA MRT stations, including conservation education campaigns in selected schools upon the resumption of classes.

Celebration of the Month of the Ocean 2012 DENR has been annually celebrating annually the MOO through various activities that campaign for the continuous protection and conservation of our coastal and marine resources. This year, array of activities were observed, with the theme: “Buhay Dagat, Buhay Natin!” in conjunction with the observance of the International Day of Biological Diversity (IDBD) on May 22 and its theme of Marine Biodiversity. Highlights of the event was the mural painting - Marine Biodiversity painting of the 1,075 meter-fence of the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center involving about 700 volunteers from different sectors. This was followed by the Ocean jam which showcased different performances in advocating conservation and protection of the Philippine Coastal and Marine environment.

The PAWB Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System conducted the fun walk/run on March 9, 2012 at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center (NAPWC) compound. This activity is in line with the celebration of the Women’s Month.

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Information, Education and Information campaign was conducted with the production and dissemination of information materials (e.g. streamers, tarpaulin signages, printed t-shirts and information kits) during the celebration of environmental events. Biodiversity-related facts and figures were likewise uploaded to the PAWB website to increase the level of awareness among the general public.

6. Managing Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center (NAPWC) and the HinuluganTaktak Protected Landscape

The Project aims to develop and maintain the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center (NAPWC) as the link between urban ecosystem and natural forest ecosystem in order to promote consciousness on the value and importance of natural heritage. Likewise, it aims to develop the park into a premier ecological destination and people’s center in Metro Manila. NAPWC maintained the different facilities and amenities which catered to the needs of the public. Among which are: (1) Bulwagan Ninoy, where public and official functions are held; (2) Gazebo, which is found in the heart of the lagoon used for official and social functions; (3) amphitheater; and (4) Fishing Village, used for various public activities. NAPWC also maintains the Wildlife Rescue Center (WRC) where confiscated and donated wildlife are temporarily kept for custody, medical treatment and/or later released. The Center recorded successful breeding of the following species which were confiscated from illegal trade: Green imperial pigeon, (Ducula aenea), a Nicobar pigeon, (Caloenas nicobarica) and two (2) pairs of Island-collared dove, (Streptopelia bitorquata) started building their respective nests in recycled kaings. One of the nests of the island-collared doves had two (2) squabs that hatched on May 16, 2012. As of June 2012, WRC houses a total of 1,015 different animals (20 arthropods, 126 mammals, 323 birds and 546 reptiles).

7. Negotiating Biodiversity-Related Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and Monitoring National Implementation.

The Philippines, through the Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau is a signatory to International Conventions for the conservation and protection of biodiversity. These conventions are: (1) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD); (2) Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS); (3) Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES); and (4) Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl habitats (Ramsar Convention).

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The Bureau continues to establish links and cooperation with various local and international institutions that paved the way for technical cooperation and financial assistance for the conservation of biodiversity nationwide such as the following:

a. National Biodiversity Planning to Support the Implementation of the CBD 2011-2020 Strategic Plan in the Philippines

In line with the decision made during the 10th Conference of Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD-COP) in 2010, the Philippines, thru PAWB is in the process of updating the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) based on Strategic Plan for Biodiversity and Aichi Targets 2011-2020 which was adopted during the 10th COP-CBD. PAWB, in partnership with the UNDP, was able to facilitate the approval of a grant from the Global Environment a Facility (GEF) to facilitate this process. The Project Document required for the release of the grant is being finalized for submission to GEF this July 2012. Initially, the Project has organized a Technical Working Group composed of biodiversity experts from NGAs, academe, private institutions and CSOs who will provide scientific and practical guidance for the updating of the NBSAP .

b. Expanding and Diversifying the National System of Terrestrial Protected Areas in the Philippines (NewCAPP)

The development objective of the Project is to expand and strengthen the terrestrial PA system in the Philippines by developing new PA models and building capacity for effective management of the system. The notable accomplishments of the Project are as follows: Outcome 1 – Expansion of the Terrestrial PA System

(i) Recognition/establishment of 15,036 has. as conservation areas (ICCA and LCA) and development of Community Conservation Plan

(ii) Identification of elements of the National ICCA Framework as defined in the Manila Conference on ICCA

Outcome 2 – Capacity Building to Manage Existing PA System and New Conservation Areas The Project was able to: (i) implement priority capacity development activities which resulted, among others increased appreciation of IPs and other stakeholders at the national and local levels in ICCA; (ii) integrate biodiversity concerns in LGU Plans and adopt conservation plans by relevant stakeholders; and (iii) completed capacity

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assessment of PAW Sector which resulted in the development of the Proposed Capacity Building Program for the PA Sector and validation of the baseline capacity development scorecard for PAWB and PAW Sector. Outcome 3 – Sustainable PA Financing The NewCAPP has accomplished the following: (i) establish linkages with other institutions for the economic valuation studies in project sites (Mt. Nacolod, Polillo, Tawi-Tawi and Zambales Mountain Ranges); (ii) submitted a draft policy for increasing development fee for the utilization of PA resources; and (iii) provision of support in the procurement of Consultants for NPS-ENRMP, which intends to support 18 PAs in the formulation of Business Plans including identification of viable PA revenue-generating activities.

c. Partnerships for Biodiversity Conservation: Mainstreaming in Local Agricultural Landscapes Project (Biodiversity Partnership Programme)

The Biodiversity Partnership Program (BPP) is in recognition of the need to address habitat fragmentation brought about by inadequate policies, tools and capacities, to encourage the participation of local government units in mainstreaming biodiversity conservation in local agricultural landscapes. The key intention of this project, therefore, is to increase the capacity of the LGUs to mainstream biodiversity conservation in agricultural production landscapes/seascapes geared towards the protection and enhancement of the quality of the environment and the sustainable management of the natural resources. In this early stage of implementation, the Project has accomplished the following:

(i) Conducted capacity assessment for BPP Responsible Partners, to determine and validate their technical and financial capacities to implement the project

(ii) Facilitated the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between partners (Haribon, PEF, FFI, PBCFI, CI Philippines and HLURB)

(iii) Facilitated the inclusion of biodiversity conservation in the green business terminologies under the DILG’s Local Investment and Incentive Code

(iv) Created the Project Board chaired by Undersecretary Manuel Gerochi, with members from partner agencies and CSOs, and the Inter-Agency Technical Working Group which is composed of partner organizations, i.e., DA, DTI, DENR Bureaus, DOT, HLURB, NEDA, UNDP, NCIP, PCW, League of Provinces and Municipalities, and CSOs. The TWF will serve as a sounding board of their respective offices to facilitate the information dissemination and feedback,

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d. Rehabilitation and Sustainable Use of Peatland Forest in Southeast Asia (ASEAN Peatlands Forest Project or APFP

The APFP’s objective is to promote the sustainable management and rehabilitation of peatlands through awareness raising, capability building and enhanced inter-agency cooperation for the benefit of the local community and the conservation of biodiversity. A key strategy is to develop sustainable uses of peatlands by local communities and conservation measures for areas of high biodiversity through the implementation of small community-led projects at Caimpugan peat dome in Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary in Mindanao and Sab-a Basin peatland in Leyte Island, in the Visayas. Among the important activities undertaken were the following:

Attendance to relevant international workshop and mettings relevant to peatland management;

Operationalization of the national and local working groups on peatlands

Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities, including preparation of publishable materials for policy makers and general public;

Identifying donor agencies for sustainable financial mechanism for peatland management;

Land use planning activities including consultations;

Site assessment for rehabilitation and guided demo farm; and

Ecotourism site assessment and stakeholders’ consultation.

e. Manila Bay Environmental Management Project (MBEMP)

The project is a local component of the Regional Programme on Building partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia. It aims to develop and implement a Operational Plan for Manila Bay Coastal Strategy (OPMBCS) in partnership with national government agencies and stakeholders both from public and private sectors. Hereunder are the notable achievements:

PAWB Manila Bay Technical Working Group was created on 02 September 2011 for the implementation of the Operational Plan for the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy;

Conduct of the Training Workshop on Macrobenthic Assessment at the Manila Ocean Park-

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Manila on 14-17 December 2012 to capacitate selected DENR personnel in assessing and monitoring benthic system with important mudflats of Manila Bay;

Conduct of initial reconnaissance survey and initial assessment of coastal habitats and other

inland bodies of water in Manila Bay together with the representatives from Region 3, 4A and NCR (LPPCHEA); Sasmuan-Macabebe, Pampanga; Tortugas and Puerto Rivas in Bataan;

Actual conduct of Macrobenthic Assessment in the monitoring sites (Sasmuan in Pampanga; Tortugas in Bataan; LPPCHEA and Navotas in NCR and Naic, Ternate and Noveleta in Cavite) from January to March together with the representatives from NCR, Region 3 and Region 4A.

Identified wetlands for possible designation as wetlands of international importance are: (i) Las Piñas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area; (ii) Sasmuan, Pampanga; (iii) Tortugas, Bataan; and Candaba Swamp, Pampanga.

Establishment of marine turtle sanctuary in Naic, Cavite in collaboration with Pawikan Conservation Projec.t

Conduct of Mangrove validation within Manila Bay Region (NCR, Region 3 and 4A)

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