Tigaon/PDA Campaign Site Summary Section Inputs

Country Philippines

Province Camarines Sur

Municipality Tigaon

Barangays Casuna Huyon-huyon

Site Description Tigaon, one of the ten (10) municipalities of 4th

Congressional District of Camarines Sur known as “Partido” is situated at the eastern part of the province with geographical coordinates of 13°40’10” north latitude and 123°21’52” east longitude; 13°34’32” north latitude and 123°32’18” east longitude. It is bounded on the north by the municipality of Goa, on the northwest by the municipality of San Jose, on the east by the

Lagonoy Gulf, on the southwest by the municipality of Ocampo and on the west by Mount Isarog. Also, it is 44 kilometers away from Naga City and 492 kilometers South of Manila. It’s the gateway to the other municipalities of the Partido District.

The municipality is composed of 23 barangays and has a

total of land area of 10,988 hectares. Urban area accounts for 0.27% of the area of the municipality or 30.00 hectares while the rural area accounts for 99.73% or 10, 958.00 hectares. Two (2) out of 23 barangays,Barangay Huyon-huyon and barangay Casuna are coastal while barangay Consocep is at the border of the forest reservation area of Mt. Isarog.

Source: Municipality of Tigaon. (2000). Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2000-2005

Climate The municipality has a tropical climate with relatively

constant temperature throughout the year. Rainy season extends from May through December with

maximum occurrence in July and November. The two (2) maximum wet periods are caused by two air steams which dominate the climatic pattern over the region-the northeast monsoon associated with a northern hemispheric winter that extends from October to March and the southwest monsoon from the Indian Ocean extending May through the month of September. Rainfall is relatively light from January to February with extended periods of dryness.

Mean annual rainfall varies from 1,100 mm to a

maximum of 2, 500 mm. rainfall is generally seasonal sometimes accelerating into tropical cyclones that frequently visit the region. Tropical cyclones occur during the period from June to December when large amounts of rainfall occur within a relatively short period.

Wind direction within the municipality is generally from

northeast to southeast. Source: Municipality of Tigaon. (2000). Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2000-2005

Biodiversity Area

Municipal land: 10, 988.00 ha Municipal Waters: 1, 992.02 ha Note: the data is unofficial since the municipal waters is not yet certified M. Princer (personal communication, August 2012) Coral Reef Area: no data available Seagrass area: no data available Fisheries Area: no data available

Mangrove Area: no data available Wetlands Area: no data available

Source: Municipality of Tigaon. (2001). Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2001-2005

Biodiversity Background

1. Coral reef: biophysical status, unique species, coral species count. Though there’s no concrete data available for the area of corals and mangrove within the municipal waters, an assessment of the coral cover was conducted by Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 5 personnel to the Tigaon Municipal Fishery Reserve and Marine Sanctuary last 2010 prior to its establishment. It has a “fringing” type of coral reef ecosystem. Shown below is the result of the assessment: Live coral cover 46.32% fair condition Massive coral 23.40% Encrusting coral 13.00% Branching coral 6.40% Submassive coral 3.47%

Source: N. Umbao & J. Balasta. (2010) Coral assessment of the proposed fish sanctuary and marine reserve of Tigaon, Camarines Sur. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 5. Pili, Camarines Sur.

2. Seagrass: biophysical status, unique species, count of species. No data available for the municipality 3. Mangrove ecosystem: biophysical status, unique species, count. No data available for the municipality

MPA overview *Municipal Fishery Reserve and Marine Sanctuary of the Municipality of Tigaon Fishery Reserve 44.10 hectares Fish Sanctuary 18.10 hectares Habitat type: coral reef

Technical Description of MPAs

Fish Sanctuary

Point Latitude Longitude Remarks

1 N13°38’11.50”

E123°32’23.3”

Base Point

2 N13°38’10.9” E123°32’33.9”

322 m from base point

3 N13°37’53.3” E123°32’32.7”

544 m from base point 2

4 N13°37’53.2” E123°32’21.8”

327 m from point 3

Marine Reserve

5 N13°38’11.50”

E123°32’23.3”

Base point

6 N13°38’10.9” E123°32’33.9 549 m

” from base point

7 N13°37’53.3” E123°32’32.7”

1.3 km from point 6

8 N13°37’53.2” E123°32’21.8”

525 m from point 7

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Protected Area Categories

Municipal Ordinance 10-004 September 2010

Red- List Species

IUCN Red Data list can be accessed here: http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Scaly clam (Tridacna squamosa) Status: Lower risk/conservation dependent

Pink sea fan (Eunicella verrucosa) Status: Vulnerable White-line Seawhip Goby (Bryaninops amplus) Status: Least concern

Primary Threats IUCN Threat Classification can be accessed here, or in Appendix A: http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes/threats-classification-scheme-ver3 5.4 Fishing and harvesting aquatic resources

Secondary Threats

IUCN Threat Classification can be accessed here, or in Appendix A: http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes/threats-classification-scheme-ver3 9.1 Domestic and urban wastewater 9.3 Agricultural and forestry effluents 9.4 Garbage and Solid waste

History of the MPA

Municipal Fishery Reserve and Marine Sanctuary of Tigaon

is also called by the Fishers as “Kagapuan”. It’s believed that the “Kagapuan” are boulder of rocks rolled down at Lagonoy Gulf during the eruption of Mt. Isarog. Its home of many fishes and the municipal waters of Tigaon used to have plenty of Sabalo (bangus breeders); however, according to some fishers their catch decline. The area is vulnerable to degradation because it is a traditional fishing ground.

With this, the Municipal Agriculture’s Office (MAO) took

actions in addressing the issue on fishery in 1990s by establishing artificial reefs; however, they were not monitored. Then, last 2009, Nagkakaisang Mangingisda ng Tigaon (NAMATIAN) a fisherfolks organization of Sitio Rancho, Barangay Huyon-huyon, with the assistance of MAO and a former Instructor of Partido State University, they initiated the establishment of “Kagapuan”Sanctuary. Series of meetings were conducted attended only by the fisherfolks from Brgy. Huyon-huyon because there’s lack of participation of fisherfolks from Brgy. Casuna despite of the notifications given to them. On the other hand, fisherfolks from barangay Casuna claimed that they were not informed.

Finally in 2010, upon the request of the Local Government

Unit of Tigaon, technical staff of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 5 conducted the underwater habitat assessment after series of postponement due to bad weather condition. The result of the assessment was the basis of the Municipal Resolution and Ordinance establishing Municipal Fishery Reserve and Marine Sanctuary within the municipal waters of Tigaon, Camarines Sur. It was approved last September 8, 2012.

Previous and Existing Management Strategies

Please include: Name of project, Assisting NGO/Funder, Full amount granted (if known), Start/end date, Objectives of project and outputs. There’s no existing previous and existing management strategies in Tigaon Municipal Fishery Reserve and Marine Sanctuary.

Previous and Existing Environmental Education Work

1. Partnership Program Towards Sustainable Tuna Orientation

Brgy. Huyon-huyon, Tigaon, Camarines Sur August 28, 2011 Conducted by WWF-Philippines PPTST-Lagonoy Gulf Source: M. Calacal. (personal communication, September 17, 2012)

2. Fisherfolks’ Summit, Parasirang Taga-Partido sa Pagkasararo asin Pag-aksyon CHRD Bldg.,Tigaon, Camarines Sur May 31-June 1, 2012 Conducted by Partido Development Administration in partnership with 10 Local Government Units of Partido District, WWF-Philippines PPTST-Lagonoy Gulf, Network of Sustainable Catalysts, Inc. and BFAR 5 In observance of the Month of the Ocean and the Philippine Environment Month, a two-day interactive summit for the fisherfolk across Partido district was conducted. It’s an orientation to Coastal Resource Management and Fishery Programs in the district, building fisherfolks’ understanding of the interconnected nature of ecosystems and fishery resources and inspiring them to organize themselves and actively work with their respective LGUs to implement strong, inclusive CRM programs in their communities.

3. Presentation about Marine Protected Areas

Brgy. Casuna, Tigaon, Camarines Sur July 1, 2012 Conducted by Taylor Bortz, US Peace Corps Volunteer and Marjorie Atole, PDA Fishery and CRM Coordinator The barangay officials of Barangay Casuna were oriented about the Marine Protected Areas, its concept, benefits and the threats using power point presentation.

Human Stakeholder Population Size

2010 Census of Population Tigaon 48, 611 Brgy. Huyon-huyon 2,092 Brgy. Casuna 1,029

Source: National Statistics Office. (2009) 2007 Census of Population. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov.ph/data/census2010/index.html

Historical Description

The history of Tigaon dates back in 1701 when it was still

a barrio of Sagnay. It was established by the Franciscan fathers who came to Christianize the inhabitants. Nevertheless, records of its foundation as a town or pueblo have discrepancies. According to the “Diccionario Geografico de Espana Y Ultramar” published in 1729, the name of the town came from the word “tigaw”, a shrub which grew in abundance and extracts of which were used as poison to catch fish in rivers and swamps. Fr. Marcos de Lisboa wrote “Diccionario y Vocabulario Espanol y Bicol” in 1754 He was never assigned in tigaon but became parish priest of Polangui and Oas and 1609 assigned as Vicario Provincial in Naga.

Other historical record obtained from the parish of Tigaon

relates that in 1794 Tigaon was separated from the mother parish, declared independent and carried the title “Mission de Sta Clara de Assisi. Its first parish priest was Fray Jose de Buensalida, who carried the mission of the Parish of St. Claire of Assisi. Today, it continues to respond to the spiritual needs of Tigaon’s Catholic community, and celebrates August 12 as the patroness’ feast.

In 1814, when Mayon Volcano erupted, people of Albay

started to migrate in Tigaon.

Source: Partido Development Administration. (2007) Partido tourism profile.

Campaign's Social Context

Tigaon is a third class municipality that is partially urban.

Mostly of its area is agricultural covering approximately 76.70% or 8, 427. 80 hectares having abundant supply of palay, corn, root crops, sugarcane, other high value commercial crops, fish, and

livestock and poultry products. Previously, the municipality is known for high quality abaca fiber but because of agricultural lands conversion from abaca plantation to sugarcane and/or corn, the supply of abaca is already depleted.

Producing agricultural products could be attributed to

richly fertile soil composition of low-lying areas. The rivers and the creeks are the source of water supply for irrigation. It has 11 rivers and seven crisscross creeks with Panagan river as the longest measuring 11 kilometers.

Mostly of the inhabitants of Tigaon speaks Bicol and few

of them are Tagalog. Meanwhile, there are different religions as shown by different religious churches with some having own schools. The municipality is also a hub of government offices including PDA, DPWH, LGU-Tigaon and Land Bank.

Source: Municipality of Tigaon. (2000). Municipal Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2000-2005

Legislative Context

Municipal Ordinance No. 005 series 1995 An Ordinance Regulating Fishing and/or Fisheries in the Muncipality of Tigaon, Camarines Sur, and for other Purposes Section 23. Fish Refuge and Sanctuaries- Upon recommendation of the Municipal Agriculturist and/or appropriate agency of the government, the Sangguniang Bayan shall set aside and establish his refuges and sanctuaries to be administered in the manner to be prescribed by the Sangguniang Bayan RA 8550 Philippine Fisheries Code of the Philippines CHAPTER IV Fishery Reserves, Refuge and Sanctuaries Section 81. Fish Refuge and Sanctuaries. - …Provided, however, That in municipal waters, the concerned LGU in consultation with the FARMCs may establish fishery refuge and sanctuaries. The FARMCs may also recommend fishery refuge and sanctuaries: Provided, further, That at least fifteen percent (15%) where applicable of the total coastal areas in each municipality shall be identified, based on the best available scientific data and in consultation with the Department, and automatically designated as fish sanctuaries by the LGUs in consultation with the concerned FARMCs.

Campaign Project Team Name Role in

Campaign Organization Title/Position

in Organization

Responsibility or function this person might have in

the Pride campaign

% of time allocated to Pride

campaign

Recha Isabel P. Quinn

Supervisor

Partido Development Administration

Division Chief I for Planning, Evaluation and Monitoring

a. Facilitate approval of MOA and cost shares of Implementing Partners b. Facilitate easy cash flow and monitor utilization regularly c. Ensure attainment of campaign deliverables d. Provide logistical and technical support to project activities e. Facilitate networking of partners f. Manage workload of Conservation Fellow g. Coordinate with key partners h. Join monthly/quarterly calls

15%

Marjorie C. Atole

Conservation Fellow

Partido Development Administration

Project Evaluation Officer II

a. Provide clear agenda for weekly calls with the PPMs b. Rare planet campaign page management (ensure information are correct, pictures are updated) c. Share pictures, media clips, newspaper clippings and videos during the CF retreats or whenever possible d. Flag immediately to PPMs urgent matters to be resolved e. Reply to emails within 24 hours whenever possible

100%

f. Acknowledge text messages/calls g. Responsible for all coursework/deliverables/assignments as part of the University of Texas El Passo course. h. Communication and interaction with the community i. Establish/find equivalent management committee j. Establish/find equivalent of a Municipal Technical Working Group k. Weekly call and blog l. Assist with Technical support visits and consultant support m. Media

Alberto Borromeo

Alternate CF

LGU-Tigaon AT-Fishery a. Support b. LGU and community interaction c. LGU institutionalization d. Mentor Mancom agenda preparations and meeting facilitations e. Mentor enforcers-logbook filling f. Support CF-compilation of documents

50%

Key Partner Support Name of

Partner/Group Role(s) Contact Name Phone/email contact

Rare Philippines Provide training and guidance of the campaign

Partido Development Administration

Implement the campaign Recha Isabel P. Quinn

(054)452-3929 ripq_pda@yahoo.com

LGU-Tigaon Assist in the implementation of the campaign

Lea Beltran

Partido State University

Provide technical assistance in research

Eden Basilla (054) 453-1811

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Provide technical assistance

Noemi Lanzuela

(+63)9213154300

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Provide technical assistance

Rosalie Samson

(+63)9185187426

Note: The municipality of Tigaon is currently updating their Municipal Comprehensive and Land Use Plan

APPENDIX A: IUCN Threat Classification

1 Residential & commercial development o 1.1 Housing & urban areas o 1.2 Commercial & industrial areas o 1.3 Tourism & recreation areas

2 Agriculture & aquaculture o 2.1 Annual & perennial non-timber crops

2.1.1 Shifting agriculture 2.1.2 Small-holder farming 2.1.3 Agro-industry farming 2.1.4 Scale Unknown/Unrecorded

o 2.2 Wood & pulp plantations 2.2.1 Small-holder plantations 2.2.2 Agro-industry plantations 2.2.3 Scale Unknown/Unrecorded

o 2.3 Livestock farming & ranching 2.3.1 Nomadic grazing 2.3.2 Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming 2.3.3 Agro-industry grazing, ranching or farming 2.3.4 Scale Unknown/Unrecorded

o 2.4 Marine & freshwater aquaculture 2.4.1 Subsistence/artisinal aquaculture 2.4.2 Industrial aquaculture 2.4.3 Scale Unknown/Unrecorded

3 Energy production & mining o 3.1 Oil & gas drilling o 3.2 Mining & quarrying o 3.3 Renewable energy

4 Transportation & service corridors o 4.1 Roads & railroads o 4.2 Utility & service lines o 4.3 Shipping lanes o 4.4 Flight paths

5 Biological resource use o 5.1 Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals

5.1.1 Intentional mortality (human use) 5.1.2 Incidental or accidental mortality (bycatch) 5.1.3 Persecution/control 5.1.4 Motivation Unknown/Unrecorded

o 5.2 Gathering terrestrial plants 5.2.1 Intentional mortality (human use) 5.2.2 Incidental or accidental mortality (bycatch) 5.2.3 Persecution/control 5.2.4 Motivation Unknown/Unrecorded

o 5.3 Logging & wood harvesting 5.3.1 Intentional mortality (human use - subsistence/small scale) 5.3.2 Intentional mortality (human use - large scale) 5.3.3 Incidental or accidental mortality (bycatch - subsistence/small scale) 5.3.4 Incidental or accidental mortality (bycatch - large scale) 5.3.5 Motivation Unknown/Unrecorded

o 5.4 Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources

5.4.1 Intentional mortality (human use - subsistence/small scale) 5.4.2 Intentional mortality (human use - large scale) 5.4.3 Incidental or accidental mortality (bycatch - subsistence/small scale) 5.4.4 Incidental or accidental mortality (bycatch - large scale) 5.4.5 Persecution/control 5.4.6 Motivation Unknown/Unrecorded

6 Human intrusions & disturbance o 6.1 Recreational activities o 6.2 War, civil unrest & military exercises o 6.3 Work & other activities

7 Natural system modifications o 7.1 Fire & fire suppression

7.1.1 Increase in fire frequency/intensity 7.1.2 Supression in fire frequency/intensity 7.1.3 Trend Unknown/Unrecorded

o 7.2 Dams & water management/use 7.2.1 Abstraction of surface water (domestic use) 7.2.2 Abstraction of surface water (commercial use) 7.2.3 Abstraction of surface water (agricultural use) 7.2.4 Abstraction of surface water (unknown use) 7.2.5 Abstraction of ground water (domestic use) 7.2.6 Abstraction of ground water (commercial use) 7.2.7 Abstraction of ground water (agricultural use) 7.2.8 Abstraction of ground water (unknown use) 7.2.9 Small dams 7.2.10 Large dams 7.2.11 Dams (size unknown)

o 7.3 Other ecosystem modifications

8 Invasive & other problematic species & genes o 8.1 Invasive non-native/alien species

8.1.1 Unspecified species 8.1.2 Named species

o 8.2 Problematic native species o 8.3 Introduced genetic material

9 Pollution o 9.1 Domestic & urban waste water

9.1.1 Sewage 9.1.2 Run-off 9.1.3 Type Unknown/Unrecorded

o 9.2 Industrial & military effluents 9.2.1 Oil spills 9.2.2 Seepage from mining 9.2.3 Type Unknown/Unrecorded

o 9.3 Agricultural & forestry effluents 9.3.1 Nutrient loads 9.3.2 Soil erosion, sedimentation 9.3.3 Herbicides and pesticides 9.3.4 Type Unknown/Unrecorded

o 9.4 Garbage & solid waste o 9.5 Air-borne pollutants

9.5.1 Acid rain 9.5.2 Smog

9.5.3 Ozone 9.5.4 Type Unknown/Unrecorded

o 9.6 Excess energy 9.6.1 Light pollution 9.6.2 Thermal pollution 9.6.3 Noise pollution 9.6.4 Type Unknown/Unrecorded

10 Geological events o 10.1 Volcanoes o 10.2 Earthquakes/tsunamis o 10.3 Avalanches/landslides

11 Climate change & severe weather o 11.1 Habitat shifting & alteration o 11.2 Droughts o 11.3 Temperature extremes o 11.4 Storms & flooding o 11.5 Other impacts