final-MPL-Ecotourism Management Plan-PPT (1).pptx

MPL Ecoplan

1. MALABUNGOT PROTECTED LANDSCAPE ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT PLAN 2023-2027

2. MPL Physical Profile 2 Located between Quinalasag island and Lamit Islands. By virtue of the Proclamation No. 2151 dated December 29, 1981, the island was declared as Malabungot Wilderness Area covering a total area of 120.62 hectares. Presidential Proclamation No. 288, s. 2000- MALABUNGOT PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AND SEASCAPE (MPLS) Republic Act No. 11038 (ENIPAS Act of 2018)-MPL (147.7 ha) Background and Location

3. Land Cover + Slope Map + Flood Map + Landslide Map + Geologic Map + Existing Infrastructures + Streams + NDVI + NBRI = GENERATING INTEGRATED MAP

4. Existing Infrastructures 4 Total Area of Powerline Buffer = 4.57 ha. Annual Population Growth Rate of Barangay Binagasbasan , Garchitorena , Camarines Sur Reference preiod Annual population Growth 2015-2020 1.31 2010-2015 1.33 Total Population as of 2020 1,065 TABLE 1. ACCESSIBILITY ENTRY POINT TRAVEL TIME MODE NO. of TRANSFERS Tamban Port 2 hours Motorboat 1 Garchitorena 1 hour Motorboat 1 Demography Utilities Powelines (CASURECO IV) Level II Water system Transportation/Accessibility

5. TOURISM PROFILE 5 Natural Ecosytems Forest over limestone Beach forest Seagrass Beds Mangrove Forest Hard Coral Reefs

6. BIODIVERSITY (Flora and Fauna) 6 Priority Species (Fauna) Malabungot Protected Landscape Taxon Family Name Common Name Scientific Name Conservation Status* Birds Accipitridae Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus OWS   Pandionidae Philippine Osprey Pandion haliaetus OWS   Accipitridae Philippine Hawk-Eagle Nisaetus philippensis VU   Megapodiidae Phil. Megapode/ Tabon Scrubfowl Megapodius cumingii VU   Psittaculidae Colasisi Loriculus philippensis CR Reptile Agamidae Philippine Sailfin Lizard Hydrosaurus pustulatus VU Brahminy kite ( Haliastur indus ) Philippine Sailfin Lizard ( Hydrosaurus pustulatus ) Colasisi ( Loriculus philippensis ) Priority Species (Flora)   FAMILY COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME   Flora 1 Fabaceae Narra Pterocarpus indicus 2 Moraceae Antipolo Artocarpus blancoi 3 Burseraceae Pili Canarium ovatum 4 Arecaceae Nipa Nypa fruticans 5 Moraceae Balete Ficus balete 6 Myrtaceae Lipote Syzygium polycephaloides 7 Rubiaceae Kahoy dalaga Mussaenda philippica

7. Cultural Attractions 7 Most cultural attractions in Binagasbasan are categorized into festivals/events and cuisine/food. Five (5) cultural attractions under festival and events can be found namely: Sta. Cruzan, Pagtanggal , Pagoda sa Tubig , Simbang Gabi and Sisiran festival of Garchitorena ; and five (5) cultural attractions under cusines /food such as Tactacon , Binanban , Kalamay and Buk-on. 7 International Visitor Profile (DOT Statistics) - consistent increase from 111,079 visitors in 2011 to 599,851 in 2017. -declined in 2020 compared to pre-COVID-19 pandemic years. From 13,657 in 2019 to 233 in 2020. Domestic Tourism Segments Families -In MPL, this would include families from nearby barangays and municipalities. Students - Mostly they travel in peer groups of 5 to 12, often crammed into one or two boats, going to the beach or islands for a night or two for recreational activities.

8. Tourism Marketing 8 Government Marketing Destination marketing of MPL will be coordinated by Department of Tourism (DOT), Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), Local Government of Garchitorena and Department of Trade and Industry (Go-Negosyo) along the following main lines: Ecotourism Product Market- ecotourism products marketing strategies/policies Packaging - tour package and price ranges Promotions- promoted in events such as sales missions, travel marts, and trade fairs 8 The Local Government of Garchitorena , in partnership with different private sectors, offers job opportunities and entrepreneurship for both small and large-scale business establishments. Private Sector Marketing 8 TOURISM SERVICES 8 FACILITIES/INFRASTRUCTURES . Proposed: -Inter- Island bridges -sea ports -modern public market -transport terminal Existing: -Health centers -seawall -drainage system - renewable energy (generator sets and/or solar-powered Accommodation 8 There are no current hotels and tourist inns in Garchitorena but overnight camping site are introduced/offered in many barangays of Garchitorena especially in the island barangays. -tourism center -sports facilities -property building -finance and legislative building

9. There are two (2) existing cellular towers being provided by Globe and Smart communication networks in the Municipality of Garchitorena . However, within the PA and its nearby communities, the signal has very weak reception and perhaps has none at all. This signal reception from the two network providers is vital for communication access especially when developing and implementing tourism activities, disaster response, etc. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Officer (MDRRMO) and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) are constantly in contact with the Punong Barangays of the Municipality. Immediate actions responded to the occurrence, progress and status of the calamity, fire and disaster incidents by the point persons responsible on disaster response. On-site medical services such as Basic First Aid responses are taught to the respondents. RESCUE AND MEDICAL SERVICES COMMUNICATION HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Trainings Available/ Conducted The LGU and the Local Tourism Office of the municipality of Garchitorena together with the DOT Region V already conducted some training for their stakeholders and the community itself. Pieces of training conducted are as follows: - Culinary Training -Tour Package and Effective Customer Services -Housekeeping Training Program -Ecotourism workshop

10. PLAN 10 VISION The Malabungot Protected Landscape (MPL) is an ecologically and economically resilient protected area recognized for its unique sustainable community-based ecotourism destination in Bicol Region known to the responsible tourists for its rich biodiversity, natural, and cultural resources which are conserved and preserved through partnership with multi-stakeholders and relevant agencies.

11. 11 Narrative Summary Objectively Verifiable Indicators Means of Verification (MOV) Key/Important Assumptions Objective: (1) To protect and conserve biodiversity, and maintain sustainable use of resources in MPL. -Abundance of fauna and flora species is enhanced -Illegal activities within the PA will be minimized. - Lawin Patrolling Report -BMS Report -Threat assessment report -Resources database is available -Wildlife habitat/s is/are identified, marked and mapped STRATEGIES PROGRAM/PROJECTS EXPECTED OUTPUT SCHEDULE OF IMPLEMENTATION BUDGET IMPLEMENTING INSTITUTION SOURCE OF FUND 1. Develop strategies in the protection, management and conservation of the Protected Area as to its habitats, flora and fauna species. Zoning of critical ecosystem Monitoring system of biodiversity and ecotourism. Impact evaluation of ecotourism activities. Updated ecosystem zones. Monitoring system. Monitoring technical report. 2023-2024 2023-2028 (yearly) 2023-2028 (yearly) P 500,000.00/year P 500,000.00/year DENR DENR DENR LGU and DENR 2. Improve forest cover to support ecosystems within the PA. Reforestation/Rehabilitation programs of denuded area of the PA and maintenance. PA rehabilitation and restoration of open areas. 2023-2028 (yearly) P 500,000.00/year DENR and LGU LGU and DENR 3. Formulation and enforcement of law/ integrated resource protection, conservation and mobilization. PA enforcement team organization Minimize illegal activities 2023-2028 (yearly) P 500,000.00/year DENR and LGU DENR and LGU LOGICAL FRAMEWORK

12. 12 Narrative Summary Objectively Verifiable Indicators Means of Verification (MOV) Key/Important Assumptions (2) To provide experiences that benefit the tourists and stakeholders . -Number of PA visitors -Tourist feedback -Number of activities conducted for recreational and educational purposes -Tourist logbook -Accomplished tourist feedback form -Tourist feedback STRATEGIES PROGRAM/PROJECTS EXPECTED OUTPUT SCHEDULE OF IMPLEMENTATION BUDGET IMPLEMENTING INSTITUTION SOURCE OF FUND 4. Create unique experiences for the tourists that will economically benefit the local host and stakeholders. Developing and designing tour package and ecotourism products workshop. Itinerary for 2 days, 1 night with 3-5 unique ecotourism experiences. (50 trained guides) 2023-2028 (yearly) P 500,000.00/training and workshop P 1,000,000.00/ yr LGU, DENR, DOT, TPB and BFAR LGU, DENR, DOT, TPB and BFAR 5. Capacitating livelihood activities and training. Mitigation and strategies trainings for non-destructive livelihood. Livelihood of stakeholders provided/introduced. 2023-2028 (yearly) P 500,000.00/training and workshop LGU, DENR, DOT, TPB and BFAR LGU, DENR, DOT, TPB and BFAR

13. Narrative Summary Objectively Verifiable Indicators Means of Verification (MOV) Key/Important Assumptions (3) To provide economic opportunities that will benefit the tourist and local community through the sustainable development and promotion of MPL ecotourism. -Number of local people provided with livelihood/employment -Increase in household/barangay income -IPAF report -PA Annual Report -Report on Barangay revenue -Suitable and independent source of livelihood are identified and local communities were involved -IPAF is already established and PA is generating income STRATEGIES PROGRAM/PROJECTS EXPECTED OUTPUT SCHEDULE OF IMPLEMENTATION BUDGET IMPLEMENTING INSTITUTION SOURCE OF FUND 6. Encourage holistic rural enterprise development in ecotourism through functional linkages among LGU, business sectors, NGOs and other stakeholders. Sustainable tourism entrepreneurship program Establishment of cooperative, sole proprietorship, partnership and Inc. 2023-2025 P 500,000.00 DTI-Go Negosyo, LGU, DOT, DENR, DOST, DOLE DTI-Go Negosyo, LGU, DOT, DOST, DENR, DOLE 7. Generate suitable and independent source of funds for community development. Conduct of feasibility study for economic enterprise. Feasibility study 2024-2025 P 500,000.00 Academe (PSU), LGU LGU 8. Create employment in tourism to increase household income. Hiring of 3 Bantay dagat / gubat / tourist guide, motorboat operators and Kulinarya ,(Food service) and Utilitiy personnel. Hired trained 3 Bantay dagat / gubat /tourist guide, 2 food service personnel and 2 Utilitiy personnels 2023-2027 P 700,000.00/year LGU, DOLE, and DTI LGU, DOLE and DTI

14. Narrative Summary Objectively Verifiable Indicators Means of Verification (MOV) Key/Important Assumptions (4) Promote biodiversity and socio-cultural awareness to tourist and community. -Continued conduct of CEPA activities for the awareness of local community -IEC/CEPA reports and documentation -Filled-out participant evaluation form STRATEGIES PROGRAM/PROJECTS EXPECTED OUTPUT SCHEDULE OF IMPLEMENTATION BUDGET IMPLEMENTING INSTITUTION SOURCE OF FUND 9.Increase public environmental consciousness and foster healthy attitude and behavior toward nature stewardship. Series of ecotourism and environmental awareness seminars/trainings. (Semestral awareness seminar) Trained local residents in nearby barangays. 2023-2028 (Semestral) P 1,000,000.00 for the whole 5 yrs DENR, DOT, BFAR, LGU and other stakeholders DENR, DOT, BFAR, LGU and other stakeholders 10. Encourage intercultural appreciation and communication between host communities and tourists.  Bazaars for cultural products of the community.  Established bazaar area for cultural exposure of the community.  2025  P 200,000.00  DOT, LGU   DOT, LGU 11. Integrate the active engagement of local people in tourism activities and events.   Linkaging to LGU’s, NGO’s and other stakeholders for Advertising materials production for the marketing and promotion of MPL ecotourism  Create activities that will enhance partnership between local people and NGAs, NGOs and other stakeholders  2023-2024  P 100,000.00/activity  DOT, LGU, NGOs, DENR  DOT, LGU, NGOs

15. STRATEGIES PROGRAM/PROJECTS EXPECTED OUTPUT SCHEDULE OF IMPLEMENTATION BUDGET IMPLEMENTING INSTITUTION SOURCE OF FUND 12. Determine major sea gateways and infrastructure that would facilitate sea travel.  Construction of seaport and Docking Area  Constructed seaport facility that serves as entry point going to Binagasbsan  2023  P 1,000,000.00/docking area  DOT and LGU  LGU 13. Construction of facilities and accessibilities such as information office, lodging facility, road network and path walks in nearby barangays Construction of Ecotrails to support services in mangrove area. PA Information Office Lodging/Cottages Constructed mangrove eco-trail (545m) Constructed PA information office Established cottages in ecotourism sites 2023-2024 2023 2023 P 1,500,000.00 P 500,000.00 P 5,000/cottage LGU, DENR, DPWH DENR and LGU 14. Develop a system on schedules of trip that ensures synchronized and on time travel departure and arrival.  Training and workshop on development of travel itinerary for tourist Travel itinerary    2023  P 630,000.00  LGU, DOT,  LGU, DOT Narrative Summary Objectively Verifiable Indicators Means of Verification (MOV) Key/Important Assumptions (5) Develop internal and external infrastructure and facilities to support ecotourism management and operations . -constructed new low impact ecotourism facilities in the PA & maintained existing structures. -Photo documentation of the constructed facilities and building -Accomplishment Report -availability of fund

16. Narrative Summary Objectively Verifiable Indicators Means of Verification (MOV) Key/Important Assumptions (6) To provide basic utilities, amenities and services to the management and tourist. -established maintained and low impact utilities and amenities. Photo documentation of the established utilities and amenities. -availability of fund STRATEGIES PROGRAM/PROJECTS EXPECTED OUTPUT SCHEDULE OF IMPLEMENTATION BUDGET IMPLEMENTING INSTITUTION SOURCE OF FUND 15. Construct within the ecotourism sites the basic amenities and communication to encourage visitors.  Construction of restrooms and P2P Wifi connections -Constructed 3 Restrooms in selected ecotourism sites -2 P2P wifi connections installed  2023  P200,000.00/restroom       P 100,000.00/connection  LGU, DOT, DENR  LGU,DOT, DENR 16. Establish water wells or improve water holding capacities of water harvesting structure to provide adequate supply for tourists.  Establishment of Level II water system -2 level II water system established  2023  P 200,000.00/water system  LGU, DOT, DENR  LGU,DOT, DENR 17. Establish generator or solar energy panels to provide the basic power needs in the MPL area.  Establishment of Solar panels with complete accessories  1 complete set solar-powered system installed in MPL  2023  P 200,000.00  LGU, DOT, DENR  LGU,DOT, DENR

17. Narrative Summary Objectively Verifiable Indicators Means of Verification (MOV) Key/Important Assumptions (7) To establish direct management in MPL ecotourism sites. -Continued partnership with partner agencies such as DENR, LGU and other stakeholders like the PO’s in the implementation of Management plan MOA STRATEGIES PROGRAM/PROJECTS EXPECTED OUTPUT SCHEDULE OF IMPLEMENTATION BUDGET IMPLEMENTING INSTITUTION SOURCE OF FUND 18. Community involvement in the formulation and implementation of environmental laws and policies.  Create, identify and empower Community-based Tourism Organizations (CBTOs).  Established Community-Based Tourism Organization  2023  P 630,000.00  LGU, DOT, DENR  LGU,DOT, DENR 19. Strengthen private and government linkages. Conduct of trainings/seminars to strengthen likages to organizations and stakeholders involving men and women  Trained stakeholders and organization with strengthened linkages and partnership.  2023-2027  P 100,000.00/yr  LGU, DOT  LGU

18. 20. Implement Ecological Solid Waste Management in all identified Ecotourism Sites. Aggressive solid waste management projects in barangay and municipal level. Procurement of MRF. Procurement of signages related to SWM. Quarterly waste collection, transportation and disposal by LGU. Centralized MRF to established at Brgy . Binagasbasan 3 signages per identified ecotourism sites. Transfer stations, composting stations and processing facility. 2023-2024 P 200,000.00 for Centralized MRF. P 50,000.00/signage P 100,000.00 LGU and DENR-EMB LGU and DENR-EMB LGU 21. Develop and enact MLGU and BLGU local ordinances for the management of MPL ecotourism sites.  Update existing local ordinances with rules and regulations involving ecotourism  Updated and enactment of BLGU and MLGU local ordinances  2023  P 50,000.00/implementation  LGU, DENR  LGU

19. Site Plan and Zoning for Visitor Use Site Plan for Establishment of Insfrastructures , facilities and Siganages Visitors Recreational Use Zone

20. Registration - Entrance fee -requirements -Tour package fee VISITORS MANAGEMENT PLAN Tourist Arrival Tourist Monitoring - Log book -booking/reservations Orientation - rules and regulations - IEC/CEPA TOUR PACKAGE Location Activities Proposed Time PA Office ( Binagasbasan )   Arrival, Registration, Orientation 8:00AM-8:30 AM   Binagasbasan Island Tour (Scenic and Cultural Attractions) 8:00AM – 10:00AM; Binagasbasan Beach Swimming/surfing/kayaking/Snorkeling/Diving/Bird watching 10:00AM-12:00PM   Cottages, rooms, PA food station Lunch 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM Ipil Beach Swimming/surfing/kayaking/bird watching 1:00AM-2:00PM   Malabungot Beach (Northwest) Swimming/surfing/kayaking/bird watching 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM Malabungot Beach (Northeast) Swimming/surfing/kayaking/bird watching 3:00PM-4:00PM   Mangrove Eco trail Mangrove sight-seeing, bird watching 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM PA Office (Binagasbasan)   Experience evaluation/departure 5:00 PM Overnight Camping/swimming Binagasbasan beach/Ipil Beach   6:00 PM-7:00 AM Tour Activities (Sample Tour Package) Tourist Departure - Tourist Feedback

21. SITE ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES  Activity Environmental Impact Mitigation Strategies       Swimming/Surfing/Kayaking Disturbance to Benthic ecosystem/communities -Carrying capacity -Determination of recreational swimming area. -Time schedule for recreational use -Disturbance to seagrass ecosystem Potential for waste generation -strict no food zone in the swimming area and shoreline. - Mandatory implementation of existing ordinance from BLGU and MLGU and EMP Policies.. Snorkeling/Diving Disturbance to coral ecosystem -Determination of allowable area for snorkeling and diving activities. -Time schedule for recreational use Hiking/Trekking -Potential for waste generation - Mandatory implementation of existing ordinance from BLGU and MLGU and EMP Policies. -Disturbance to fauna and flora species -Limitation in the no. of hikers (carrying capacity). -determination of allowable hiking zone -damages to vegetation -prone to forest fire   -strict prohibition of flammable materials (lighter, cigarettes and matches)

22. Activity Environmental Impact Mitigation Strategies Island Tour -Potential for waste generation - Mandatory implementation of existing ordinance from BLGU and MLGU and EMP Policies. Beach Camping -Potential for waste generation - Mandatory implementation of existing ordinance from BLGU and MLGU and EMP Policies..   -disturbance to Beach Forest -Determination of allowable camping areas   -prone to forest fire -Establish cooking areas 5-10 m away from vegetated areas. Mangrove Sight-seeing -Disturbance to fauna and flora species -Carrying capacity   -Potential for waste generation - Mandatory implementation of existing ordinance from BLGU and MLGU and EMP Policies. SITE ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT

23. 23 BASIC CARRYING CAPACITY The BCC is calculated by dividing the total size of a particular area designated for use of the visitors with the average or standard size/space requirement of the visitors. Determination of Carrying Capacity Area used by tourists BCC = ------------------------------------ Average Visitor Standard (m 2 ) POTENTIAL CARRYING CAPACITY The PCC is the product of the BCC multiplied by the Rotation Coefficient (RC) of a specific tourism activity. PCC = BCC X RC Where: Rotational Coefficient, calculated as: No. hours a specific area is open for use RC = --------------------------------------------------- Average no. of hrs an area is used by visitors SITE ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT REAL CARRYING CAPACITY The RCC is a maximum permissible number of uses of an area once the limiting (i.e., corrective) factors (Lf1, Lf2…. Lfn ) derived from the particular characteristics of the site (or standards/needs of the visitors) have been applied. RCC = PCC x 100 – Lf 1 x 100 – Lf 2 x 100 – Lf 3 x 100 – Lf 4 x 100 – Lf n 100 100 100 100 100   Limiting Factor , Lf 1,2,3,….n = M ( a,b,c,..n ) 100 Where M ( a,b,c,..n ) = limiting magnitude of the factor or variable MT =total magnitude of the factor or variable CARRYING CAPACITY IN ECOTOURISM SITES   ECOTOURISM SITE Swimming Area (m 2 ) BCC (persons/day) PCC (persons/day) RCC (persons/day) IPIL BEACH 5944 198 257 114 MALABUNGOT BEACH   Northeast Beach: 3755 125 162 68   Northwest Beach: 3479 115 149 77 BINAGASBASAN BEACH 16 145.65 538 699 312 Mangrove Area ( Ecotrail ) Floor Area: 545 272 353 289

24. OPPURTUNITIES FOR ECOTOURISM Establishment of network with concerned agencies and other stakeholders for additional support for livelihood and ecotourism. Establishment of community based ecotourism program developed and engaged in partnership/co - management in management of ecotourism site with LGUs, NGOs, NGAs and other stakholders . Collaborations with different business sectors and entrepreneurship.

25. 25 Marketing and Promotion -(IEC) Materials Flyers, brochures, and pamphlets, will be used and distributed in port and van terminal, also in private and public schools and companies as a way in promoting the ecotourism site within the park. - MPL will be promoted in events such as sales missions, travel marts, and trade fairs through the coordinated effort of DOT and TPB. It will also be showcased in travel marts, food festivals in hotels, holiday events, cultural shows, and fiestas.

26. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT 26 Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) The PAMB is the highest site-based policy making body of the protected area where members shall act in accordance to the authority, responsibility and function accorded to them by the NIPAS act and DAO 26, Series of 2008. Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) PAMO under the leadership of the PASu shall act as the secretariat to the PAMB. It is the primarily responsibility of the PASu to take the lead in the implementation of this management plan with the support of the PAMB and other stakeholders. Local Government Unit (LGU) LGUs covering the protected area should adopt this management plan for integration to their respective short and long term development plans. LGU should participate in the management of MPL by engaging partnership agreements with the PAMB in certain programs, strategies and/or activities for the operation and management of the EMP of MPL. Other Stakeholders (NGAs, NGOs, Academe) Stakeholders should participate in the management of MVNP with corresponding plan of actions on what specific programs, strategies and/or activities they would like to implement, and provide necessary funds and other resources to implement their proposed plan of actions

27. SUSTAINABLE MCHANISM Continued partnership with partner agencies such as DENR, LGU and other stakeholders like the PO’s in the implementation of Management plan. Harmonization of biodiversity and sustainable development needs of MPL to the legislative agenda of partner agencies. Formulation sustainable strategies for the resource mobilization within the PA that would respond to EMP operations with the participation of different stakeholders.

28. MONITORING AND EVALUATION 28 The design of the M&E system shall be determined based on the objectives and the status of PA resources and requirements. The objectives of M&E include the project performance, impact or benefits. M&E shall be feasible, purposive and cost effective in nature. The performance of M&E shall ensure the attainment of objectives set as planned and implemented, results will be analyzed, processed and aid on the decision making process using Ecotourism Tracking Tool every 2 years of the implementation plan. Observed best practices will be adopted, and strategies that need adjustments will be improved.

29. 29 Stakeholders Involvement and Input PPAs Implementation M&E Adopt Improve Regulate Reporting Feedback Analysis Goals and Objectives indicators MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK

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