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Documentation Report
TTaasskk 55:: IInnssttiittuuttiioonnaall ppllaannnniinngg aanndd ccaappaacciittyy bbuuiillddiinngg ffoorr IICCRRMM CCeenntteerrss ooff RReeggiioonnss IIII aanndd IIIIII Establishment of ICRM Centers in Regions II and III Part of Component B (ICRM and Biodiversity Conservation) of the
Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project (ICRMP)
Loan No. 2311-PHI/ Grant 0071-PHI
18 February 2011
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Contents
List of Abbreviations .................................................................................................................................. iv
List of Tables ............................................................................................................................................. vii
List of Figures ........................................................................................................................................... viii
List of Appendices ..................................................................................................................................... ix
List of Appendices – continued .................................................................................................................. x
Index of Photos ......................................................................................................................................... xii
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................... 1
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Institutional Planning for the RICs ....................................................................................................... 2
2.1. Day 1 – Opening Program ............................................................................................................. 3
2.2. Presentations .................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2.1. Regional ICRM Centers (RICs) and Regional ICRM Network Groups
(RINGs) in Regions II and III ............................................................................................. 4
2.2.2. Gaps in the State-of-Knowledge of the Babuyan Corridor and the Zambales
Coast .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2.3. Open forum ........................................................................................................................ 5
2.2.4. Input on the Strategic Planning Process .......................................................................... 6
2.3. Workshop 1: Creating the vision and mission of the RICs ........................................................... 7
2.3.1. Vision, mission, and goals of RIC-II .................................................................................. 7
Vision ................................................................................................................................. 7
Mission ............................................................................................................................... 7
Goals .................................................................................................................................. 8
2.3.2. Vision, mission, and goals of RIC-III ................................................................................. 8
Vision ................................................................................................................................. 8
Mission ............................................................................................................................... 8
Goals .................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4. Workshop 2: SWOT analyses and action steps ........................................................................... 9
2.4.1. Internal and external environment of RIC-II...................................................................... 9
Action Points ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.4.2. Internal and external environment of RIC-III.................................................................. 10
Action Points .................................................................................................................... 10
2.5. Workshop 3: Identifying the Key Result Areas (KRAs) ............................................................. 13
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2.6. Day 2 – Recap and Preliminaries ............................................................................................... 19
2.7. Presentations: Data and information management examples .................................................. 19
2.8. Workshop 4: Setting general goals and indicators of performance .......................................... 20
2.9. Workshop 5: Preparing the operational plans of the RICs ........................................................ 20
2.10. Facilitator’s Evaluation of the Process ....................................................................................... 32
3. Capacity building: Introduction to the research themes ................................................................... 32
3.1. Module 1: CRM zoning and scientific basis for management................................................... 32
3.2. Module 2: Integrating biodiversity conservation to IEM and adaptive management of
MPA and MPA networks ............................................................................................................. 33
3.3. Module 3: Ecosystem approach to fisheries management: from bays, island
clusters, marine corridors and seascapes ................................................................................. 34
3.4. Module 4: Improving status of threatened species and populations – moving from
threatened to vulnerable ............................................................................................................. 34
3.5. Module 5: Climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation ..................................... 35
4. Capacity building: renovation of RIC facilities (civil works) and acquiring equipment for the
Centers ............................................................................................................................................... 36
4.1. Proposed renovations (civil works) ............................................................................................. 36
4.1.1. Initial engineering documents submitted as advised .................................................... 36
4.1.2. Review of initial engineering documents, visits to RICs II and III, and
submission of final engineering documents .................................................................. 37
RIC-II ................................................................................................................................ 37
RIC-III ............................................................................................................................... 38
Discussions on the proposed RIC-III Learning Center at CLSU .................................. 39
4.2. Procurement of equipment ......................................................................................................... 40
5. Administrative matters ....................................................................................................................... 43
5.1. Multi-party MOA among partners of the RICs ........................................................................... 43
5.2. Support to the 1st National Workshop, 12-13 August 2010 ....................................................... 46
5.3. Meetings attended ....................................................................................................................... 46
5.4. Extensions of the MOA between MERF-UPMSI and DENR for Phase I of technical
assistance .................................................................................................................................... 47
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List of Abbreviations
ADB Asian Development Bank
AI Assisting institution
BAC Bids and Awards Committee
BFAR Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (of the Department of Agriculture, DA)
BMC Babuyan marine corridor
CEO Campus Executive Officer
CHED Commission on Higher Education
CLSU Central Luzon State University
CMMD Coastal and Marine Management Division (of DENR)
CRM Coastal resources management
CSUA Cagayan State University at Aparri
CTI Coral Triangle Initiative
CTNA Capacities and training needs assessment
DED Detailed engineering documents
DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DSL Digital Subscriber Line
EAFM Ecosystem approach to fisheries management
EBFM Ecosystem-based fisheries management
EBM Ecosystem-based management
ECOGOV2 Philippine Environmental Governance Project (of USAID/ DENR/ Autonomous Region of
Muslim Mindanao / Department of Interior and Local Government)
EMI Environmental Management Institute (of CLSU)
ERDB Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (of DENR)
FASPO Foreign-Assisted and Special Projects Office (of DENR)
FASREC Fisheries and Science Research and Educational Center
FISH Fisheries Improved for Sustainable Harvest Project (of USAID/DA-BFAR)
FPU FASPO Procurement Unit
FRMP Fisheries Resources Management Project
FSP Fisheries Sector Program
GA Government agency
GIS Geographical Information System
GMT Greenwich meridian time
GO Government organization
GPS Global Positioning System
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List of Abbreviations – continued
HEI Higher Education Institution
ICM Integrated coastal management
ICRI International Coral Reef Initiative
ICRM Integrated coastal resources management
ICRMP Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project
IEC Information, education, and communication
IEM Integrated Environmental Management
IPAS Integrated Protected Areas System
IUCN International Union for the Conservation of Nature
KBA Key biodiversity area
KRA Key Result Area
LCD Liquid crystal display
LGU Local government unit
LME Large marine ecosystem
M&E Monitoring and evaluation
MERF Marine Environment and Resources Foundation, Inc.
MOA Memorandum of Agreement
MPA Marine protected area
MSN MPA Support Network
NARRDS National Aquatic Resources Research and Development System
NBSAP National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan (of the Convention on Biological Diversity)
NEDA National Economic Development Authority
NGA Non-government agency
NGO Non-government organization
NOAA-AVHRR National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-Airborne Very High Resolution
Radiometer
NSAP National Stock Assessment Program
PAM Project Administration Manual (of ICRMP)
PAWB Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (of DENR)
PAWCZMS Protected Areas, Wildlife, and Coastal Zone Management Service (of DENR)
PAWD Protected Areas and Wildlife Division
PBCPP Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Priority-Setting Program (of DENR-PAWB/
Conservation International-Philippines/ Biodiversity Conservation Program of the
University of the Philippines-Center for Integrative and Development Studies)
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List of Abbreviations – continued
PCRA Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment
PhP Philippine pesos
PMO Project Management Office (of ICRMP)
PO Peoples’ organization
PPSDO Physical Plant and Site Development Office (of CLSU)
Q Quarter
R2R Ridge to Reef
R&D Research and development
RD Regional Director (of BFAR)
RD&E or RDE Research, development, and extension
RED Regional Executive Director (of DENR)
RET Research, extension, and training
RFQW Request for quotation for Works
RFQ Request for quotation
RIC Regional ICRM Center
RING Regional ICRM Network Group
RMTU Ramon Magsaysay Technological University
RO Regional Office (of DENR and BFAR)
RSC Regional Steering Committee
RTD Regional Technical Director
SCUs State Colleges and Universities (or SUCs -- State Universities and Colleges)
SCUBA Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus
SDU Sustainable development unit
SoCR State of the Coast Report
SoFAR State of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
SWOT Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
TV Television
UP University of the Philippines
UPMSI University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute
UV-VIS Ultraviolet-visible (e.g., spectrophotometer)
VA Vulnerability assessment
VMG Vision, mission, goals
VP Vice President
ZC Zambales Coast
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List of Tables
Page
Table 1. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats perceived by RIC-II. 10
Table 2. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats perceived by RIC-III. 11
Table 3. RIC-II – KRAs, activities, and expected outcomes for the next five years. 14, 15
Table 4. RIC-III – KRAs, activities, and expected outcomes for the next five years. 14, 16
Table 5. RIC-II – Goals, performance indicators for each goal, and targets for five years and for
Year 1.
19, 21
Table 6. RIC-III – Goals, performance indicators for each goal, and targets for five years and for
Year 1.
19, 24
Table 7. The operational plan of RIC-II for Year 1. 19, 27
Table 8. The operational plan of RIC-III for Year 1. 19, 30
Table 9. The commitment of ICRMP for the Regional ICRM Centers. Source: Project
Administration Manual, 2007.
34
Table 10. Suggested items for procurement by RICs II and III under the basic laboratory and office
equipment lot.
39
Table 11. Submissions of equipment wish lists cum technical specifications by RICs II and III to
MERF-UPMSI and the subsequent endorsement to PMO/FASPO.
40
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List of Figures
Page
Figure 1. The NARRDS Zonal Centers as an example of a local network. Source: slide from the
presentation
4, 5
Figure 2. Some strategic gaps identified after the state-of-knowledge workshops in Regions II and
III. Source: slide from presentation
5
Figure 3. Vision, as defined during the Strategic Planning Workshop with the RICs, 3 Dec 2009,
UPMSI, Quezon City. Source: slide from presentation
6, 7
Figure 4. Guide questions used by the RICs during Workshop 1. Source: slide from presentation 7
Figure 5. An example of management recommendations following large-scale spatial analyses of
coastal features and local climate from remote sensing and GIS data. Source: slide from
presentation
18, 19
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List of Appendices
Reference
Page
Appendix 1 Invitations sent to Universities, DENR, and BFAR offices involved with the RICs
in Regions II and III regarding the upcoming Strategic Planning Workshop for the RICs to
be held 3-4 December 2009 at the Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines-
Diliman, Quezon City
2
Appendix 2 Schedule and flow of the Strategic Planning Workshop for the RICs , 3-4
December 2009, 3/F Conference Room, Marine Science Institute, University of the
Philippines-Diliman, Quezon City (Presenter: Ms Rachel Aquino-Elogada, Facilitator)
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Appendix 3 Presentation: Regional ICRM Centers (RICs) and Regional ICRM Network
Groups (RINGs) in Regions II and III (Presenter: Dr Gil Jacinto, Project Leader, MERF-
UPMSI, Diliman, Quezon City)
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Appendix 4 Presentation: Gaps in the State-of-Knowledge of the Babuyan Marine Corridor
and the Zambales Coast (Presenter: Dr Hildie Maria Nacorda, MERF-UPMSI, Diliman,
Quezon City)
5
Appendix 5 Presentation: Input to the Strategic Planning Process (Presenter: Ms Rachel
Aquino-Elogada, Facilitator)
6, 7, 13
Appendix 6 Presentation: Input to the Strategic Planning Process – Goals, Performance
Indicators, and the Operational Plan (Presenter: Ms Rachel Aquino-Elogada, Facilitator)
18
Appendix 7 Presentation: Data and information management examples (Presenter: Dr Cesar
Villanoy, MERF-UPMSI, Diliman, Quezon City)
18
Appendix 8 Presentation: Use of visual data – Remote Sensing and Geographic Information
Systems (Presenter: Dr Laura David, MERF-UPMSI, Diliman, Quezon City
30
Appendix 9 Report: On the Strategic Planning Workshop for RICs II and III, 3-4 December
2009 (submitted by Ms Rachel Aquino-Elogada, Facilitator)
35
Appendix 10 Civil works for the RICs: Initial engineering documents submitted by RICs II and
III and endorsed by MERF-UPMSI to DENR-FASPO on 11 August 2010 through ASec
Analiza Teh
35
Appendix 11 Update from PMO dated 9 September 2010 re civil works for the RICs 35
Appendix 12 Copy of the draft minutes of the meeting of 14 September 2010, ICRMP-PMO,
DENR re review of feedback on the finalization and completion of Detailed Engineering
Documents (DED) prior to the procurement of RIC civil works for Regions II and III (Source:
Arch. Dondon Ong, Civil Works Specialist, ICRMP)
35
Appendix 13 Communications related to the proposed meeting with RIC-II/CSU-Aparri re civil
works and procurement
35
Appendix 14 Attendees to the meeting with RIC-II at CSU-Aparri on 22 September 2010 re
civil works and procurement
36
Appendix 15 Copy of the results of the PMC’s review of the initial engineering documents
submitted by RIC-II (Source: Arch. Dondon Ong, Civil Works Specialist, ICRMP)
36
(continued)
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List of Appendices – continued
Reference
page
Appendix 16 Presentation: The procurement process with DENR and ADB (Presenter: Mr
Israel Inocencio, DENR-FASPO Procurement Unit)
36
Appendix 17 Copy of the final DEDs (sans final drawings) submitted by RIC-II to MERF-
UPMSI and subsequently forwarded to DENR-RO II on 30 November December 2010 for
endorsement to the PMO
36
Appendix 18 Communications related to Project core staff (DENR) meeting with RIC-III and
visiting RMTU-Candelaria re civil works and procurement
36
Appendix 19 Copy of the results of the PMC’s review of the initial engineering documents
submitted by RIC-III (Source: Arch. Dondon Ong, Civil Works Specialist, ICRMP)
36
Appendix 20 Communications between MERF-UPMSI and CLSU re update of civil works for
RIC-III and request for designation of space/building at CLSU fo serve as RIC-III facility
38
Appendix 21 Email dated 22 June 2010 informing and requesting RICs II and III/ partners in
the Regions to assist in fast-tracking the procurement process (civil works, acquisition of
equipment) for the Centers by finalizing the engineering drawings and initiating the
equipment wish lists
39
Appendix 22 Communications with RICs II and III regarding submissions of draft lists and
technical specifications of SCUBA gear, GPS, digital camera, audio-visual equipment, and
basic laboratory and office equipment that will be procured through DENR-FASPO
39
Appendix 23 Exchange of email with RICs II and III regarding the review of items and
technical specifications of equipment lots
39
Appendix 24 Communications with PMO regarding submissions of reviewed lists and
technical specifications of SCUBA gear, GPS, digital camera, audio-visual equipment, and
basic laboratory and office equipment
39
Appendix 25 Copies of the multiparty Memorandum of Agreement among partners for ICRMP
with Regions II and III
41
Appendix 26 Documentation report of the Project’s 1st National Workshop submitted by Ms
Ressurreccion Alip to MERF-UPMSI
44
Appendix 27 Invitations received by MERF-UPMSI re with Project-related meetings and
workshops
44
Appendix 28 Presentation: ICRMP: Establishment of ICRM Centers in Regions II and III.
Task 3 – RIC selection process (Presenter: Dr G Jacinto, Project Leader, MERF-UPMSI,
Quezon City)
44
Appendix 29 Presentation: Establishment of ICRM Centers in Regions II and III – a progress
presentation (Presenter: Dr G Jacinto, Project Leader, MERF-UPMSI, Quezon City)
44
Appendix 30 Presentation: Proposed Training and Development Plan for RICs II and III
(Presenter: Dr G Jacinto, Project Leader, MERF-UPMSI, Quezon City)
44
Appendix 31 Presentation: Establishment of ICRM Centers in Regions II and III – a progress
presentation (April – June 2010) (Presenter: Dr G Jacinto, Project Leader, MERF-UPMSI,
Quezon City)
45
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List of Appendices – continued
Reference
page
Appendix 32 Communications of MERF-UPMSI with ASec Analiza Teh re extension of the
Phase I MOA of technical assistance of MERF-UPMSI with DENR for ICRMP-Component
B: “Establishing ICRM Centers in Regions II and III”
45
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Index of Photos
Page
3 December 2009, Strategic Planning Workshop, 3/F Conference Room, UPMSI, Diliman,
Quezon City: RIC-II (CSU-Aparri) core staff assisted by mentors and partners during one of the
breakout sessions – (seated) Prof W Urmeneta, Dr E Layugan (Dean, College of Fisheries and
Marine Science), Dr E Calanoga, Ms T Tarun (DENR-RO II PAWCZMS); (standing) Ms R Aquino-
Elogada (Facilitator), Dr Maria Lourdes San Diego-McGlone (mentor and Director, UPMSI), Prof
Meliton Soriano (RIC Focal Person), Dr G Jacinto (Team Leader and mentor, ICRMP/MERF-
UPMSI), Dr L Mercado (National Coordinator, ICRMP), Dr S Rabanal Jr (CEO, CSU-Aparri), and
Ms P De Asis (DENR-RO II PAWCZMS).
14
3 December 2009, Strategic Planning Workshop, 3/F Conference Room, UPMSI, Diliman,
Quezon City: RIC-III (CLSU) and RMTU assisted by mentors and partners during one of the
breakout sessions – (seated around table, left to right) Prof O Parico (CLSU), Ms P Sibulburo
(CLSU), Ms A Andres (DENR-PAWB PACMAND), Mr J Aberin (DENR-RO III PAWCZMS), Dr A
Espino Jr (CLSU), Dr AM Paz-Alberto (CLSU, RIC Focal Person), Prof R Sazon (RMTU), and Dr J
Marquez (RMTU); (outer row, left to right) Ms K Balajadia (standing, MERF-UPMSI), Ms M Dizon
(Facilitator, MERF-UPMSI), and Dr R Alberto (CLSU).
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23 July 2010, Office of the President, Cagayan State University, Tuguegarao City: President
Roger P Perez signing as party, on behalf of CSU, to the Agreement involving CSU-Aparri as the
ICRM Center for Region II. Looking on are (left) Dr Simeon R Rabanal Jr (CEO, CSU-Aparri) and
(right) Prof Meliton Soriano (Focal Person for RIC-II). This Agreement was signed earlier by RED
B Tumaliuan (DENR-RO II) and RD J Ayson (BFAR-RO II).
42
26 July 2010, DENR-Regional Office III, San Fernando City: The multiparty Agreement with RIC-
III was first countersigned by RTD Rogelio Trinidad (PAWCZMS) (left photo) before RED Ricardo
Calderon affixed his signature (right photo) on behalf of the Regional Office.
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26 July 2010, BFAR-Regional Office III, San Fernando City: Dr Nelson Bien countersigned the
multiparty Agreement with RIC-III (left photo) before RD Remedios Ongtangco (right photo) affixed
her signature on behalf of the Regional Office. With her were Ms Margie and Dr Bien.
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23 July 2010, Conference Room, Office of the President, Central Luzon State University,
Muñoz, Nueva Ecija: President Ruben C Sevilleja signing as party, on behalf of CLSU, to the
Agreement involving CLSU as ICRM Center of Region III. Looking on are (left to right) Dr Annie
Melinda Paz-Alberto (Focal Person for RIC-III), Ms Precious Sibulburo (CLSU), Dr Hildie Maria
Nacorda (MERF-UPMSI), and Mr Michael Lopez (DENR-RO III-PAWCZMS).
43
28 July 2010, Conference Room, Office of the President, Ramon Magsaysay Technological
University, Iba, Zambales: President Feliciano S Rosete signing as party, on behalf of RMTU, to
the Agreement involving RMTU as collaborator of RIC-III. With him were (left to right) Prof
Rowena Sazon (RMTU-Iba), Executive Dean Jimmy Avecilla (RMTU-Candelaria), Dr Elizabeth
Farin (VP-RET, RMTU), PENRO Nelson Castro (DENR-Zambales), and RTD Roger Trinidad
(seated) (DENR-RO III-PAWCZMS).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Report presents (1) the first institutional planning exercise of the ICRM Centers of Regions II
and III, (2) the outlines of the orientation lectures planned for the RICs, and (3) the documentation
of the procurement process for the Centers. The Strategic Planning Workshop was convened on
3-4 December 2009 in order to pave the way for the strategic direction of the Centers’ programs
over the next few years of the ICRM Project and in the long-term, and was designed with both
RICs II and III (and RMTU) in attendance, together with partners from DENR and BFAR. The
RICs were able to agree on their mission, vision, and goals (VMGs) and to plan on the R&D that
they wanted to pursue in the regions’ marine corridors vis-à-vis their capability and the required
knowledge and skills. As assisting institution, UPMSI provided outlines of the first set of input
lectures in response to the RICs’ expressed need to enhance their knowledge and capability
base, in line with their role of undertaking relevant R&D activities for coastal and marine
biodiversity conservation. These inputs, albeit introductory, were also necessary for the RICs’
preparation of research and activity proposals for funding by ICRMP. This Report also
documents the involvement of RICs II and III in the procurement process through DENR-FASPO,
i.e., renovation of existing facilities and acquisitions of basic equipment. The final section
provides documentation of the administrative support extended to the Project Management Office
(PMO) in completing the agreements involving RICs II and III and its partners and in supporting
the National Workshop held in August 2010. The section also includes the update inputs to
various meetings set up by PMO/FASPO, and the approved requests of extensions of the MOA
between DENR and MERF-UPMSI for Phase I of technical assistance.
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Documentation Report Task 5: Institutional planning and capacity building for ICRM Centers of Regions II and III
1. Introduction
The Regional ICRM Centers or RICs were envisioned by the Project as (a) hubs for
biodiversity monitoring and research, (b) hubs for training and demonstration activities, and
(c) focal points for undertaking IEC campaigns. For Luzon, the two Centers shall facilitate
the convergence of individuals and institutions involved in coastal resources management
(CRM) efforts in the Babuyan marine corridor (BMC) and the Zambales coast (ZC). The
RICs are also expected to engage with other groups and institutions (including those in the
private sector) as well as with stakeholders at the locality (e.g., LGUs) or habitat(s) needing
intervention to discuss, plan, implement, and complement the required CRM interventions
and, eventually, promote biodiversity conservation. In engaging with various groups, the
RICs would be initiating networks of CRM practitioners in the regions, i.e., the Regional
ICRM Network Groups or RING, who could be the RICs’ partners in the task of further
promoting coastal and marine biodiversity conservation.
After reviewing the state-of-knowledge and of the initiatives being undertaken in the regions
with respect to coastal and marine biodiversity, the RICs began to examine the roles that
they are to play in order to contribute to the sustainable management of coastal marine
resources. The breakout sessions during the Strategic Planning Workshop in December
2009 were opportunities for the core staff of each RIC and their partners in the regions to sit
and plan together; aware, however, that the plans they put forward then may be subject to
refinements as they implement their activities under ICRMP. The core staff also expressed
their specific training and capability needs to be able to do their tasks in the field. We noted
these needs and came up with outlines of introductory lectures, mainly to bring the core
staff onto the same plane regarding the basic knowledge required of them as R&D
implementers in their regions.
2. Institutional Planning for the RICs
A Strategic Planning Workshop was organized to pave the way for the strategic direction
of the Centers’ programs over the next few years of the ICRM Project and in the long-term.
The strategic planning process was designed with personnel of both Centers of Regions II
and III in attendance, i.e., University officers, faculty, and research and extension staff who
were at the State-of-Knowledge and RD&E/ Operational Planning Workshops of September
and October 2009, together with invited representatives from DENR (FASPO, PAWB,
ERDB, the Regional Offices) and BFAR (Technical Services) (Appendix 1). The Workshop
was convened on 3-4 December 2009 at the (3/F) New Conference Room of the Marine
Science Institute, University of the Philippines-Diliman (UPMSI), Quezon City. Resource
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speakers from UPMSI – Dr Maria Lourdes San Diego-McGlone (Director), Dr Edgardo
Gomez (former Director), Dr Laura David (Remote Sensing/ GIS expert), and Dr Cesar
Villanoy (Physical Oceanography expert) – met with the RICs core staff and partners.
The Workshop was divided into five sessions to achieve the following objectives for each
RIC:
(1) to identify the mission and vision of the RICs;
(2) to analyze their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and match these
attributes into action steps;
(3) to identify Key Result Areas (KRAs) for five years and specifically for Year 1;
(4) to identify general goals and indicators of performance; and,
(5) to draft the operational plans for Year 1.
Each of these sessions allowed RIC-II and RIC-III for an autonomous and participatory
planning process, with inputs from DENR, BFAR, and MERF-UPMSI. Each RIC had also
outputs that were communicated by a RIC representative in plenary after each session.
2.1. Day 1 – Opening Program
In her Opening Remarks, Dr Maria Lourdes San Diego-McGlone, Director of the
Marine Science Institute, acknowledged the participants from the Regional ICRM
Centers -- Cagayan State University-Aparri (CSUA; RIC-II) and Central Luzon State
University (CLSU; RIC-III) together with Ramon Magsaysay Technological
University. Each participant introduced themselves to the group.
A leveling off of expectations and norm-setting followed the introductions. The
representatives from DENR articulated that:
the Workshop yield details in order to actualize what has been stipulated in
the PAM, considering the questions of partner agencies on the
establishment of the Centers (Mr. Eric Pasion, DENR-RO II); and,
monitoring and evaluation plans were to be included in the Workshop
outputs, so they may be able to measure not only quantity but also the
quality of the outputs of the activities (RTD Juliet Texon, DENR-RO III).
In addition, Dr Laura David (UPMSI) stated that she expected the RICs to come up
with attainable and high impact and sustainable initiatives in their respective marine
corridors.
The participants also gave their expectations with regards to the Workshop’s
content, process, and key players -- the facilitator, resource persons, and co-
participants. These were:
(1) Content -- brief and simple, relevant, concise, reliable, informative, realistic,
focused on main roles of the RICs, to include monitoring plan/ role as
partners, and with attainable outputs;
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(2) Process – understandable, clear, attainable, detailed, easy to follow,
participative, exhaustive (comprehensive); time-bound, systematic, with
concrete outputs, and with issues resolved;
(3) Facilitator/ resource persons – would deliver lectures clearly and lively; lively,
patient, jolly/ humorous, generous with information, kind, considerate, and
approachable;
(4) Co-participants – cooperative, lively, alert, actively participating, synergistic,
focused and determined, and assertive.
Ms. Rachel Aquino-Egolada, main facilitator of the Workshop, presented the
objectives of the Workshop as follows:
(1) to formulate the RIC vision and mission statements;
(2) to draft their respective Key Result Areas for five years (2010-2014); and,
(3) to draft their respective Operational Plans for the first year (2010).
Mr. Pasion clarified whether each of the RICs was expected to formulate its own
vision, mission, and goals (VMG) or whether both RICs would just formulate one
VMG. As a reply, Dr Gil Jacinto (MERF-UPMSI) stated that such may be discussed,
since all the RICs have similar mandates, but that initially, each Center was to come
up with its own VMG. If the VMGs would be similar, then merging shall not be a
problem. Ms. R Aquino also disclosed that the Workshop was designed for the two
RICs to formulate their own VMG. Dr Lucena Mercado, National Coordinator of
ICRMP, added that she expected the participants to foster partnership in order to
facilitate the implementation of Project activities until 2013.
After the clarifications, Ms. Aquino presented the schedule and flow of the
Workshop (Appendix 2).
2.2. Presentations
Presentations were given to provide a background of previous undertakings of
MERF-UPMSI as assisting institution (AI), a synthesis of information from the State-
of-Knowledge Workshops, and the strategic planning process to be utilized.
2.2.1. Regional ICRM Centers (RICs) and Regional ICRM Network Groups (RINGs) in Regions II and III
Dr Jacinto revisited the concept and rationale of RICs and RINGs to provide a
common perspective for the participants and to contextualize the Workshop. He
highlighted the interventions of the Project, the immediate tasks of the RICs, and
cited examples of local and international networks (Fig. 1; Appendix 3).
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Figure 2 Some strategic gaps identified after the state-of-knowledge workshops in Regions II and III. Source: slide from presentation
2.2.2. Gaps in the State-of-Knowledge of the Babuyan Corridor and the Zambales Coast
Dr Hildie Maria Nacorda (MERF-UPMSI) provided a recap of the highlights from the
State-of-Knowledge Workshops held in Regions II and III (Appendix 4). The main
points were presented together with the gaps related to the utility of information to
coastal/ marine biodiversity and its conservation, to ICM, and to sustainable
development (Fig. 2). The knowledge gaps under each RDE theme were also
given, from which subsequent strategic planning may be based on.
2.2.3. Open forum
The following issues were raised during the discussion that followed:
(1) Question (Mr. Pasion) – What are the conceptual boundaries of ICRM/ ICM
in the “ridge to reefs” approach?
Reply (Dr Perry Aliño): There is a value-added function to the term “regional
center”. There are local considerations with local specific interventions. The
Figure 1 The NARRDS Zonal Centers as an example of a local network. Source: slide from the presentation
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regional intervention is the interface between the local and the national level.
High seas, for example, the Scarborough Shoal off Zambales and the
Babuyan marine corridor which is a transition between two seas, may be dealt
with at the regional level; hence, provide signals to national actions. Such
regional perspective provides an integrated outlook which is a function of the
“ridge to reef” approach. The RICs are very strategic in the linkages. The
LGU support is also very important. Connectivity in terms of fisheries, for
example, tuna and other migratory species, is both a regional and national
concern. We are also to look at the ecological impact of the governance
mechanisms that are being established at present.
Comment (Dr Jacinto): The RICs could focus first on the local issues, since
the high seas concern may not be doable for the RICs at the start. In
addressing more latitude in fisheries connectivity, BFAR (for the high seas)
and the LGUs (for municipal waters) may need to complement their efforts.
The vision could evolve; each RIC’s vision may now be what we can foresee
but in the future, that vision may change.
Comment (Ms Aquino): For now our unit of analysis may be area of
jurisdiction so that we come up with realistic and doable targets.
(2) Question (RTD Juliet Texon): If it is the ridge to reef approach that we are
adopting, why are we not including the watershed and limiting our
objectives to only the coastal communities?
Reply (Dr Laura David): We can focus on the study sites and then use results
to eventually feedback to the provincial and municipal land use plans.
Reply (Dr Jacinto): There is supposed to be interactions between agencies
and the RICs to harmonize ICRM from ridge to reef. As examples, the RICs
may intervene in mining concessions that will affect critical marine biodiversity
areas. The RICs may also assist BFAR in regulating the establishment of
mariculture parks particularly in marine protected areas and/or in migratory
routes of endangered species.
2.2.4. Input on the Strategic Planning Process
Ms. Aquino provided a brief orientation on the process that will be undertaken during
the break-out sessions of the two-day workshop. She defined the following terms --
vision, mission, key result areas or KRAs, goals, and performance indicators -- and
then presented examples of each (Fig. 3; Appendix 5). Steps in formulating the
vision and mission were given as guide questions/ reflections; formats for the
outputs were also suggested.
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Figure 3 Guide questions used by the RICs during Workshop 1. Source: slide from presentation
2.3. Workshop 1: Creating the vision and mission of the RICs
The RICs formulated their VMGs during the first break-out session. The two groups
were guided by questions that the facilitator provided (Fig. 4; Appendix 5). At the
end of the session, the participants shared their proposed statements of vision,
mission, and goals in plenary.
2.3.1. Vision, mission, and goals of RIC-II
Vision
The RIC as a pioneering institution on ICRM and agent for change in Region II,
working towards an improved quality of life of responsible stakeholders living in
harmony with a healthy and productive coastal environment.
Mission
Provide leadership in RD&E, capacity building of stakeholders, and facilitate the
convergence and synergy among individuals and institutions towards sustainable
CRM.
Figure 4 Vision, as defined during the Strategic Planning Workshop with the RICs, 3 Dec 2009, UPMSI, Quezon City. Source: slide from presentation
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Goals
(1) Establish a self-sustaining Center with a pool of experts on ICRM;
(2) Develop and showcase a model of science-based management of coastal
resources;
(3) Functional RING with a developed database of ICRM stakeholders;
(4) Enhanced sustainable community-based ICRM programs in 12 communities;
and,
(5) Showcase community adoption of ICRM technologies.
2.3.2. Vision, mission, and goals of RIC-III
Vision
The Regional Integrated Coastal Resources Management Center for Region III as a
Center of Excellence in integrated coastal resources management, in partnership
with empowered stakeholders, pro-active, determined, and committed to
environmental responsiveness and sustainable development.
Mission
The Regional Integrated Coastal Resources Management Center for Region III shall
develop dependable, diligent, and dynamic human resources; lead and pursue
relevant research, development and extension activities in coastal and marine
biodiversity strengthened by environmental ethics for coastal resources protection
and management and poverty alleviation.
Goals
(1) Quality and excellence in learning;
Conduct training programs in coastal resources protection and
management and environmental governance;
Pursue consortia and twinning arrangements with national and
international universities, agencies, and institutions regarding coastal
resources management and biodiversity conservation; and,
Integrate moral values and environmental stewardship for environmental
protection and management;
(2) Discovery of new knowledge;
Promote the culture of excellence in research and development
undertakings;
Develop and implement research activities towards discovery of new
knowledge and technologies in marine/coastal biodiversity assessment and
conservation and coastal resources management;
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Establish partnerships and collaborations on Research and Development
activities for new and emerging research works on marine/coastal
biodiversity coastal resources management; and,
Implement innovative and relevant research thrusts and programs towards
national development and for global competitiveness;
(3) Proactive engagement
Provide active role and efficient support for poverty alleviation and
economic development in Region III particularly in coastal resources;
Conduct a continuing education program for local people for capability
building and empowerment;
Implement effective strategies for wider dissemination and utilization of
research and development outputs; and,
Provide solutions for environmental problems and issues in coastal
resources through environmental education, capability building, people
empowerment and community partnership.
2.4. Workshop 2: SWOT analyses and action steps
Analyses of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) followed the
visioning exercise, for the purpose of assessing the internal and external
environment of the RICs. The RICs again shared the results of the session in
plenary.
2.4.1. Internal and external environment of RIC-II
For strengths, RIC-II mentioned its previous involvements in biodiversity studies in
the Babuyan marine corridor, the capability of its personnel to conduct research, and
the available space for the RIC facility. As weaknesses, RIC-II recognized its
insufficiency for data on climate change and resource assessments, and limited
expertise on CRM.
Action Points
(1) S3 (RDE manpower capability, enough/ sufficient manpower/ technical staff)
with O3 (vast areas for research and development, existing networking with
LGUs, BFAR, academic institutions, more researchable areas);
(2) S3 (RDE manpower capability, enough/ sufficient manpower/ technical staff)
with T5 (inadequate/ lack of policy on conservation and CRM);
(3) W3 (overlapping activities of various entities/ lack of coordination between
partner institutions) with O1 (inter-agency/ institution avenue for coordination,
e.g., NARRDS, LGUs);
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(4) W4 (no existing database) with T5 (inadequate/ lack of policy on conservation
and CRM);
(5) Address W2 (inadequate expertise on ICRM) through O5 (some training
opportunities both local and abroad); and,
(6) Address W4 (no existing database and lack of competence) through O5
(some training opportunities local and abroad).
Table 1 SWOT – Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats perceived by RIC-II.
Strengths (S) Weaknesses (W)
S1 Available baseline research on
biodiversity
S2 Available land area for infrastructure/
facilities
Supportive staff
Well-trained faculty and researchers
S3 RDE manpower capability/ sufficient
technical staff/ capability to do
research
W1 Insufficient data and information on
CRM, climate change studies,
resource assessments
W2 Inadequate expertise on ICRM
W3 Overlapping activities of various
entities/ lack of coordination between
partner institutions
W4 No existing database and lack of
competence
Opportunities (O) Threats (T)
O1 Inter-agency/ institution avenue for
coordination, e.g., NARRDS, LGUs
O2 Available funding support from various
donor agencies
O3 Existing networks with LGUs, BFAR,
academic institutions
Vast areas for research and
development
More researchable areas
O4 ICRMP infrastructure development and
upgrade of facility
O5 Some training opportunities, both local
and abroad
T1 Election ban and the uncertainty due to
change in political leadership
T2 Poor fisheries law enforcement
threatens the RIC’s implementation of
activities
T3 Delayed release of funding/ support;
untimely/ delayed release of ICRMP
funding
T4 Lack of cooperation of agencies and
coastal communities
T5 Inadequate/ lack of policy on
conservation and CRM
2.4.2. Internal and external environment of RIC-III
The strengths of RIC-III are on its capabilities, relative proximity to the research
area, strong linkage between the two cooperating universities, and its strong rapport
with the other stakeholders.
Action Points
(1) Among the strengths, which ones can be harnessed so that existing
opportunities could contribute to the development of the RIC (and of the
communities it serves)?
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(a) The capability of the RIC to promote training on environmental
governance and biodiversity conservation, its effectiveness in the
provision of extension services (manpower and facilities, its vast
experience in the development of IEC materials, and its capability to
undertake water quality assessment and monitoring due to presence of
experts can be enhanced with available funding support for RDE activities;
(b) The RIC’s strong linkages with other agencies (LGUs, NGOs), its
familiarity with the people, culture and dynamism in the area and the
strong complementation between two state universities as partners in the
implementation of ICRM can be complemented with the support of the
LGUs, NGOs, GOs and local people;
Table 2 Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats perceived by RIC-III.
Strengths (S) Weaknesses (W)
S1 Capability to promote training on
environmental governance; biodiversity
conservation
S2 Effectiveness in the provision of
extension services (manpower and
facilities)
S3 Strong linkages with other agencies
(LGUs, NGOs)
S4 Familiarity with the people, culture and
dynamism in the area
S5 Expertise in biodiversity research
S6 Vast experience in the development of
IEC materials
S7 Capability to undertake water quality
assessment and monitoring
S8 Relative proximity to the study area
S9 Strong complementation between two
state universities as partners in the
implementation of ICRMP
S10 Ability to coordinate/ harmonize
activities related to ICRM
W1 No facilities and equipment for
molecular studies on marine/ coastal
biodiversity W2 Limited scientific research work on
marine/coastal biodiversity
assessment/ monitoring W3 Limited molecular studies on coastal/
marine biodiversity W4 Unavailability of internet connection
(Candelaria)
W5 Lack of marine scientists, divers,
research assistants, and other support
staff
W6 No RDE activities in climate change
adaptation
W7 Limited laboratory equipment/ materials
for marine/ coastal research activities
W8 Absence of functional database/
information system on marine/ coastal
biodiversity W9 No financial support
W10 Lack of capacity to provide scientific
basis to establish MPAs
Opportunities (O) Threats (T)
O1 Funding support for RDE activities
O2 Support of LGUs, NGOs, GOs and
local people
O3 Existing information from biodiversity
studies on coastal resource
assessment, mangrove assessment,
and socio-economic assessment
O4 Available sites for demonstration,
technology transfer, and promotion of
successful ICRM initiative
T1 Political instability
T2 Change of administration officials for
LGUs, SCUs, GOs for the continuity of
the RIC T3 Vulnerability to climate change and
natural disasters
T4 Development priorities in conflict with
conservation efforts T5 Lack of political will
T6 Lack of peace and order
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(c) The RIC’s expertise in biodiversity research activities can be
complemented by existing information from biodiversity studies on coastal
resources assessment, mangrove assessment, and socio-economic
assessment; and
(d) The capability of the RIC to promote training on environmental
governance and biodiversity conservation, its proximity to the study area,
the strong complementation between two state universities as partners in
the implementation of ICRM and its ability to coordinate/ harmonize
activities related to ICRM can be further improved, considering that there
are available sites for demonstration, technology transfer, and promotion
of successful ICRM initiatives.
(2) Among the strengths, which ones can be harnessed so that imminent
threats that might hinder the RIC’s mission/mandate could be avoided?
(a) The strong linkage of the RIC with other agencies (LGUs, NGOs), its
familiarity with the people, culture and dynamism in the area, and its
relative proximity to the study area could potentially address threats of
political instability;
(b) The RIC’s capability to promote training on environmental governance and
biodiversity conservation, its effectiveness in the provision of extension
services (manpower and facilities), vast experience in the development of
IEC materials, its capability to undertake water quality assessment and
monitoring, the strong complementation between two state universities as
partners in the implementation of ICRM, and its ability to coordinate/
harmonize activities related to ICRM could reduce problems caused by the
change of administration officials in LGUs, SCUs, GOs for the continuity of
RIC;
(c) The RIC’s capability to promote training on environmental governance and
biodiversity conservation, its effectiveness in the provision of extension
services (manpower and facilities), its expertise in biodiversity research
activities, vast experience in the development of IEC materials, and its
capability to undertake water quality assessment and monitoring could
help reduce the vulnerability of the target site to climate change and
natural disasters;
(d) The RIC’s capability to promote training on environmental governance and
biodiversity conservation, its effectiveness in the provision of extension
services (manpower and facilities), its strong linkages with other agencies
(LGUs, NGOs), and its capability to undertake water quality assessment
and monitoring could address the conflict in development priorities in the
area with conservation efforts;
(e) The strong linkage of the RIC with other agencies (LGUs, NGOs) and its
relative proximity to the study area could combat the lack of political will in
implementing conservation laws and programs; and
(f) The effectiveness of the RIC in the provision of extension services
(manpower and facilities), and its relative proximity to the study area could
address the lack of peace and order.
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(3) Among the weaknesses, which ones should be addressed so that
opportunities are taken advantage of?
(a) The availability of funding support for RDE activities could address the
following weaknesses:
No facilities and equipment for molecular studies on marine/ coastal
biodiversity;
Limited scientific research work on marine/ coastal biodiversity
assessment/ monitoring;
Limited molecular studies on coastal/ marine biodiversity;
Unavailability of internet connection (Candelaria);
Lack of marine scientists, divers, research assistants and other support
staff;
No RDE activities on climate change adaptation;
Limited laboratory equipment/ material for research activities;
Absence of functional database/ information system on marine/ coastal
biodiversity;
No financial support; and,
Lack of capacity to provide scientific basis to establish MPAs.
(b) The support of the LGUs, NGOs, GOs and local people could possibly
address the absence of facilities and equipment for molecular studies on
marine/ coastal biodiversity, unavailability of internet connection
(Candelaria), absence of functional database/ information system on
marine/ coastal biodiversity, and the absence of financial support;
(c) Existing information from biodiversity studies on coastal resources
assessment, mangrove assessment, and socio-economic assessment
could be used to address the absence of functional database/ information
system on marine//coastal biodiversity; and,
(d) Available sites for demonstration, technology transfer, and promotion of
successful ICRM initiatives could address the RIC’s weaknesses of
absence of facilities and equipment for molecular studies on marine/
coastal biodiversity and limited scientific research work on marine/ coastal
biodiversity assessment/ monitoring.
2.5. Workshop 3: Identifying the Key Result Areas (KRAs)
The key result areas (KRAs) were identified by the RICs. Ms. Aquino defined the
KRAs as general areas of outputs or outcomes for which the institution’s role is
responsible; these are primary responsibilities of a unit (or the core areas in which
the unit is accountable) (Appendix 5).
The RICs listed their targets for the next five years by translating key tasks into
KRAs and then listing the relevant activities and expected outcomes. The KRAs
generally revolved around the goals (or objectives) that were identified during the
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earlier VMG exercise (Tables 3 and 4; see also Sections 2.3.1 and 2.3.2), and
included organizing its staff and improving the assigned Center facility, organizing
the RINGs, carrying out R&D programs on ICRM and including various extension
activities, networking initiatives, and project development.
3 December 2009, Strategic Planning Workshop, 3/F Conference Room, UPMSI, Diliman, Quezon City: RIC-III (CLSU) and RMTU assisted by mentors and partners during one of the breakout sessions – (seated around table, left to right) Prof O Parico (CLSU), Ms P Sibulburo (CLSU), Ms A Andres (DENR-PAWB PACMAND), Mr J Aberin (DENR-RO III PAWCZMS), Dr A Espino Jr (CLSU), Dr AM Paz-Alberto (CLSU, RIC Focal Person), Prof R Sazon (RMTU), and Dr J Marquez (RMTU); (outer row, left to right) Ms K Balajadia (standing, MERF-UPMSI), Ms M Dizon (Facilitator, MERF-UPMSI), and Dr R Alberto (CLSU).
3 December 2009, Strategic Planning Workshop, 3/F Conference Room, UPMSI, Diliman, Quezon City: RIC-II (CSU-Aparri) core staff assisted by mentors and partners during one of the breakout sessions – (seated) Prof W Urmeneta, Dr E Layugan (Dean, College of Fisheries and Marine Science), Dr E Calanoga, Ms T Tarun (DENR-RO II PAWCZMS); (standing) Ms R Aquino-Elogada (Facilitator), Dr Maria Lourdes San Diego-McGlone (mentor and Director, UPMSI), Prof Meliton Soriano (RIC Focal Person), Dr G Jacinto (Team Leader and mentor, ICRMP/MERF-UPMSI), Dr L Mercado (National Coordinator, ICRMP), Dr S Rabanal Jr (CEO, CSU-Aparri), and Ms P De Asis (DENR-RO II PAWCZMS).
Table 3 RIC-II -- KRAs, activities, and expected outcomes for the next five years.
Key Tasks Key Result Areas (KRAs) Relevant Activities General Outcomes/ Results (5 years)
(1) RIC-II (a) Establish the Center facility i. Set-up physical facility
ii. Upgrade equipment
i. Self-sustaining Center
ii. A pool of experts on ICRM (faculty)
iii. Technical staff experts on ICRM in the
Babuyan Marine Corridor (e.g., coastal
resource assessments)
(b) Develop highly competent
RIC-II staff
i. Develop staff for ICRM
ii. Strategize on funds-sourcing
(2) RING-II (a) Establish network of ICRM
stakeholders in Region II
i. Organize RING-II
ii. Provide secretariat services for RING-II
iii. Develop databases
iv. Conduct IECs
i. A functional RING with developed database
of stakeholders
(3) R&D (a) Develop and conduct
appropriate and relevant
R&D programs on ICRM
i. IEC (publish a research journal)
ii. Formulate research agenda
iii. Conduct research fora
iv. Conduct research reviews among peers
v. Conduct research
vi. Monitor coastal and marine biodiversity
i. Science-based management of coastal
resources especially of critical areas
ii. Science-based policies on ICRM at the
regional and sub-levels
(4) Extension (a) Conduct extension
activities on ICRM
i. Produce/ publish IEC materials
ii. Conduct Monitoring and Evaluation
iii. Conduct trainings and demonstration
i. Science-based programs on ICRM at the
municipal, provincial, and regional levels
ii. Community adoption of ICRM technology
(5) Capacity building on
ICRM
(a) Enhance technical skills on
ICRM (Region II coastal
communities, LGUs,
NGOs, POs, NGAs, private
sector)
i. Conduct IECs
ii. Conduct trainings and demonstrations
i. A pool of experts on ICRM
ii. Improved technical skills on ICRM in the 12
coastal municipalities of ICRMP (Cagayan)
iii. Sustainable community-based ICRM
programs
Table 4 RIC-III -- KRAs, activities, and expected outcomes for the next five years.
Key Tasks Key Result Areas (KRAs) Relevant Activities General Outcomes/ Results (5 years)
(1) Capacity building of
RIC-III
(1) Undergo a program for
RDE manpower
development to
enable core staff to lead/
develop research related
to the four themes, and,
enable research staff to
implement the studies
i. For manpower development:
ii. Identify personnel/staff involved
iii. Conduct capacity / training needs
assessments
iv. Attend training on –
GIS and Remote Sensing;
Scientific Basis of MPA establishment;
and,
Others
v. Conduct performance evaluation
i. At least 8 core staff capacitated
ii. At least 8 support staff capacitated
(2) Research,
Development, and
Extension
(a) Develop RDE program
(b) Establish and mainstream
RDE themes
i. Develop research agenda on the four
themes
ii. Prepare program proposals
iii. Conduct research studies on –
Assessment of coastal resources present
in the Zambales Coast;
Integrated Research and Development
on Biodiversity Assessment and
Conservation in Coastal Resources of the
Zambales Coast;
Molecular and phylogenetic studies on
dominant and threatened species;
Research Database Management of
biodiversity in Zambales coasts;
Impact Assessment of Climate Change
on Coastal Resources in Zambales; and,
Assessment of Best Practices on Climate
Change Adaptation
i. At least 3 studies undertaken (R&D) and
shared (E) on each research theme
ii. Number of reports and publications
iii. Monitoring, evaluation, and feedback
mechanisms in place
Key Tasks Key Result Areas (KRAs) Relevant Activities General Outcomes/ Results (5 years)
(2) Research,
Development, and
Extension
(continued)
(c) Generate information/
develop and maintain
databases
i. Develop biodiversity maps for the Zambales
Coast
ii. Present conservation problems to the public
iii. Generate up-to-date and geo-referenced
information that indicate the general state of
biological diversity
iv. Evaluate the current state of populations of
threatened species that indicate the state of
conservation
v. Generate information to support
establishment of areas of ecological
sensitivity
i. Number of annual reports and publications
ii. Web-based information system for
coastal/marine biodiversity and
conservation practices in the Zambales
Coast
(d) Socio-economic/ cultural
research
i. Conduct research studies on –
Policy and institutions
Local community protocols and resource
sharing
Socio-economics and anthropology
i. Primer on policy reforms/advocacy
ii. Socio-economic/ cultural profile of local
coastal communities
(e) Establish a network of
multi-sectoral stakeholders
collaboration group
(Sustainable Development
Units, SDUs)
(f) Community development
i. Organize/form SDUs composed of multi-
sectoral stakeholder collaboration groups for
environmental governance and sustainable
development
ii. Develop sustainable livelihood / alternative
livelihood (e.g., training and technology
transfer possibly in collaboration with BFAR)
i. Increase in supplementary/alternative
income
ii. Number of trainings conducted on
environmental governance
iii. Number of SDUs organized
Key Tasks Key Result Areas (KRAs) Relevant Activities General Outcomes/ Results (5 years)
(3) Information,
Education and
Communication
(IEC)
(a) Knowledge and technology
products
i. Develop/ package/ publish R&D highlights
as:
instructional materials (handbooks,
manuals)
information materials (primers, comic
books, information bulletins, modules,
flyers, leaflets, brochures, fact sheets,
posters, documentary videos)
ii. Develop culture-responsive IEC materials
iii. Popularize IEC materials
i. Increased level of awareness among
constituents/stakeholders
ii. Increased level of relevant participation by
ICRM stakeholders
iii. Technology adoption
iv. Popularization of adopted technology
v. Number of IEC materials produced (books,
handbooks, modules, primers, comic books,
information bulletins, flyers, leaflets,
brochures, fact sheets, posters,
documentary videos)
(4) Networking and
linkaging
(a) Establish network and
linkages with partner
institutions
i. Strengthen inter-agency collaboration
ii. Convene/ participate in regular meetings
iii. Convene/ participate in regional forum/
symposium
i. RING-III established and developed
ii. Enhanced collaboration with SCUs in
Region III
(5) Funds leveraging (a) Project development
i. Submit project proposals to national and
international funding agencies
ii. Prepare work and financial (business) plan
iii. Establish donor relations
i. Number of projects funded
ii. Linkage with funding/donor agencies
(6) Infrastructure
development
(a) Support civil works for RIC-
III
i. Prepare designs of facilities and floor plans
ii. Coordinate with appropriate bodies on the
actual renovation work (RMTU and CLSU)
i. Two buildings refurbished and furnished
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2.6. Day 2 – Recap and Preliminaries
Ms. Aquino began the Workshop session with a recap of the first day’s proceedings.
The representatives of each RIC also presented in plenary their KRA tables. Ms.
Aquino defined goals and performance indicators and provided examples for each
(Appendix 6). She also specified the outputs of the subsequent break-out sessions.
2.7. Presentations: Data and information management examples
Dr Cesar Villanoy (MERF-UPMSI) demonstrated the utility of web resources
particularly in obtaining data and updates related to climate. He discussed
“Typhoon2000.com” (http://www.typhoon2000.ph/; back-up domain names
“www.typhoon2000.ph" and "www.maybagyo.com") (Appendix 7), a local website
launched on November 02, 1997 in Naga City (Camarines Sur). The website,
designed, managed and maintained by David Michael V. Padua, provides tropical
cyclone information for the general public's viewing and is updated every 6 hours (12
pm, 6 pm, and 6 am Philippine Time ~GMT+8) during times of tropical cyclone
activity. Updates at 12 am Philippine Time are included only if a tropical cyclone is
forecasted to pass over the country or close to the Bicol Region. The website does
not claim responsibility, however, for its ultimate use in the forecasting of tropical
cyclones and/or the use of public watches/warnings (see disclaimer link).
Dr Villanoy also presented the first internet weather service “Weather Underground”
(http://www.wunderground.com/), which provides free, real-time online weather
information to millions of web users around the world. Based in the US and
launched in the fall of 1995, Weather Underground has developed the largest
network of personal weather stations around the world. Its database for Philippine
climate has increased to already 60 locations (Appendix 7).
Dr David talked about remote sensing (RS) and the global information system (GIS)
(Appendix 8). That “a picture is worth a thousand words”, she pointed out data
sources and their utility for evaluating air-sea states vis-à-vis local weather (NOAA
AVHRR), oceanic features (SeaWiFs), and coastal resources (LandSat). She
showed output maps on the Philippines’ climate exposure, coastal habitats, and
population concentration areas, after analyses of both RS and GIS data. There was
mention of the outputs’ use for management (Fig. 5), e.g., in prioritizing strategies
for climate change vulnerable areas, controlling activities in coastal waters and
watersheds, and allocating suitable locations for MPAs.
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2.8. Workshop 4: Setting general goals and indicators of performance
The RICs listed the performance indicators and targets under each goal that they
had set during the earlier VMG session. These indicators and targets were all
measurable, i.e., attendance/ participation in events and tangible outputs (Tables 5
and 6).
2.9. Workshop 5: Preparing the operational plans of the RICs
The Strategic Plan of the RICs also included the operation plan for Year 1. Most of
the activities under the five KRAs of RIC-II were expected to have outputs already by
the end of the first quarter (Q1) (Table 7). The outputs from training (capacity
building), preparations of proposals, initiation of field activities, and the acquisition of
equipment were expected to be accomplished from Q2 until Q4. The assistance of
UPMSI, partner agencies, and of ADB was indicated where needed.
Similarly, most of the activities listed under the five KRAs of RIC-III were expected to
have outputs after Q1 (Table 8). Proposals, initial field activities, and assistance in
procurement were to end by Q2. Information databases were to materialize by Q3
and Q4; field assessments were planned for Q4. Training of core staff proceeds
from Q2 to Q4. RIC-III included RMTU in most of its activities and where needed,
similarly invoked the assistance of UPMSI, partner agencies, and of ADB.
Both RICs did not yet indicate the required budgets in their operational plans.
Figure 5 An example of management recommendations following large-scale spatial analyses of coastal features and local climate from remote sensing and GIS data. Source: slide from presentation
Table 5 RIC-II – Goals, performance indicators for each goal, and targets for the next five years and for Year 1.
Goals Performance Indicators Targets for 5 years Targets for Year 1
(1) Establish a self-sustaining
Center with a pool of experts
on ICRM
(a) Number of experts on remote
sensing, climate change adaptation,
endangered and threatened species,
ICRM
(b) Amount of funds raised outside of
ICRMP
(c) Number of proposals packaged
(d) Number of equipment upgraded or
acquired
(e) Physical facility established
i. 1 expert each for climate change
adaptation and endangered species
ii. 5 experts on ICRM
iii. All technical staff trained on data
management, GIS, and remote
sensing
iv. 4 R&D proposals developed (along
on the 4 core themes) and
submitted
v. Equipment acquired
1 set GIS
research vessel
computers
GPS
i. 20% of staff trained on data
management, GIS, and remote
sensing
ii. 1 R&D proposal developed and
submitted
iii. Equipment acquired
4 computers
1 set GIS
research vessel
GPS
refurbishment and repair of
Center building
(2) Develop and showcase a
science-based management
model for coastal resources
(a) Number of R&D projects conducted
(b) Number of LGUs that included R&D
results and recommendations in their
policies and programs
(c) Number of communities adopting the
model
(d) Number of LGUs participating in
initiatives
i. 4 R&D projects conducted (1 for
each theme)
ii. 1 science-based management
model demonstrated in 30% of the
12 municipalities
iii. 1 demonstration set completed and
started in 30% of the 12
municipalities
i. 1 R&D project initiated
ii. Verification studies of existing
models in other regions /countries
iii. Linking with stakeholders on
verification studies
iv. Pilot testing under verification study
v. Data banking
Goals Performance Indicators Targets for 5 years Targets for Year 1
(3) Functional RING with a
database of ICRM
stakeholders
(a) Number of active members from--
Academe
LGUs
NGO/ POs
Private sector
GAs
Private sector
International institutions
(b) Number of agreements forged with
stakeholders/ partners
(c) Number of activities collectively
conducted by RING
(d) Attendance in fora/symposia
(e) R&D reviews conducted
(f) Number of meetings organized/
attended
(g) Database initiated and updated
i. The following members informed on
issues in the BMC--
12 LGUs
75% of NGOs/ POs
100% GAs
5 private sector groups
100% HEIs in Cagayan/ Region II
2 International institutions
ii. 20 meetings attended by RING
members
i. The following members informed
on issues in the BMC--
12 LGUs
25% of 75% of NGOs/POs
20% of Gas
20% of HEIs in Cagayan/ Region
II
1 international institution
ii. 1 meeting/quarter (4 meetings)
convened
iii. Database installed
(4) Enhanced sustainable
community-based ICRM
programs in 12 communities
(a) Number of communities
implementing ICRM programs
provided technical assistance
(b) Number of ICRM plans adopted by
LGUs
(c) Number of training
programs/refresher course
implemented
i. 12 communities implementing ICRM
programs assisted
ii. 5 training programs/refresher
courses developed and
implemented
i. 20% of the communities assisted
ii. CTNA conducted in 12
communities
iii. 1 training program/refresher course
developed/implemented
Goals Performance Indicators Targets for 5 years Targets for Year 1
(5) Showcase community
adoption of ICRM
technologies
(a) Number of technologies adopted
(b) Number of communities adopting
ICRM technologies
Coral transplantation
Sea ranching of invertebrates
Mariculture
i. 12 communities adopting at least 1
ICRM technology
ii. 10% of communities adopting an
ICRM technology
Table 6 RIC-III – Goals, performance indicators for each goal, and targets for the next five years and for Year 1.
Goals Performance Indicators Target for 5 years Target for Year 1
(1) Quality and excellence in learning
(1.1) Undertake capacity building
program for the RIC
(a) Number of staff capacitated
(b) Number of trainings attended
i. At least 8 core and support staff
capacitated
ii. At least 10 trainings attended
i. At least 8 core and support staff
capacitated
ii. 2 trainings attended
GIS/ Remote Sensing
ICRM
(1.2) Conduct training programs in
coastal resources protection
and management and
environmental governance
(a) Number of trainings conducted
(b) Number of participants trained
i. 18 trainings conducted
ii. 630 participants trained
i. 3-4 trainings conducted
ii. 105 - 140 participants trained
(1.3) Pursue consortia and
twinning arrangement with
national and international
universities, agencies and
institutions regarding coastal
resources management and
biodiversity conservation
(a) Number of HEIs, agencies,
institutions (national and
international) that collaborated
with the RIC
i. 5 partners/ collaborators
i. 1 partner/ collaborators
(1.4) Integrate moral values and
environmental stewardship
for environmental protection
and management
(a) Number of functional, committed
and active stakeholders
i. 15 functional, committed and
active stakeholders
i. 3 functional, committed and active
stakeholders
Goals Performance Indicators Target for 5 years Target for Year 1
(2) Discovery of New Knowledge
(2.1) Promote the culture of
excellence in research and
development undertakings
(a) Number of paper presentations in
national and international
conferences
(b) Number of research papers
published in refereed journals
(c) Number of technologies patented
(d) Database networking with
international and national ICRM
Centers
i. 10 paper presentations in national
and international conferences
ii. 5 research papers published in
refereed journals
iii. 3 technologies patented
iv. Database networking with
international and national ICRM
Centers
i. 2 paper presentations in national
and international conferences
ii. 1 research paper published in a
refereed journal
(2.2) Develop and implement
research activities towards
discovery of new knowledge
and technologies in marine/
coastal biodiversity and
coastal resources
management
(a) Number of research studies
conducted
(b) Number of technologies
generated from research
(c) Web-based database developed
and utilized by stakeholders
i. 25 research studies conducted
ii. 3 technologies generated from
research
iii. 1 web-based database developed
and utilized by stakeholders
i. 5 researches conducted
(2.3) Establish partnership and
collaborations on R&D
activities for new and
emerging research works on
marine/ coastal biodiversity
and coastal resources
management
(a) Number of research centers/
institutions that collaborated with
RIC-III
i. 2-3 research centers/ institutions
collaborating with RIC-III
Goals Performance Indicators Target for 5 years Target for Year 1
(2.4) Implement innovative and
relevant research thrusts and
programs toward national
development and for global
competitiveness
(a) Number of paper presentations in
national and international
conferences
(b) Number of research papers
published in refereed journals
(c) Number of technologies patented
i. 10 paper presentations in national
and international conferences
ii. 5 research papers published in
refereed journals
iii. 3 technologies patented
i. 2 paper presentations in national
and international conferences
ii. 1 research paper published in
refereed journals
(3) Proactive Engagement
(3.1) Provide active role and
efficient support for poverty
alleviation and economic
development in Region III
particularly in coastal
resources
(a) Number of activities supported
regarding ICRM, biodiversity
conservation and livelihood
programs
(b) Number of partner organizations
involved
i. 15 activities regarding ICRM,
biodiversity conservation and
livelihood programs supported
ii. 9 partner organizations involved
i. 3 activities regarding ICRM,
biodiversity conservation and
livelihood programs supported
ii. 1 to 2 partner organizations
involved
(3.2) Conduct a continuing
education program for local
people for capability building
and empowerment
(a) Number of IEC materials
produced and distributed
(b) Number of IEC recipients
i. 20 IEC materials produced and
distributed
ii. 500 IEC recipients
i. 4 IEC materials produced and
distributed
ii. 100 IEC recipients
(3.3) Implement effective
strategies for wider
dissemination and utilization
of research and development
outputs
(a) Number of extension activities
conducted
(b) Number of participants involved
i. 15 extension activities conducted
ii. 630 participants involved
i. 3 extension activities conducted
ii. 105 participants involved
Goals Performance Indicators Target for 5 years Target for Year 1
(3.4) Provide solutions for
environmental problems and
issues in coastal resources
through environmental
education, capability
building, people
empowerment and
community partnership
(a) Number of IEC materials
produced and distributed
(b) Number of IEC recipients
(c) Number of extension activities
conducted
(d) Number of participants involved
(e) Number of activities regarding
ICRM, biodiversity conservation
and livelihood programs
supported
(f) Number of partner organizations
involved
(g) Number of SDUs established for
ICRM
i. 20 IEC materials produced and
distributed
ii. 500 IEC recipients
iii. 15 extension activities conducted
iv. 630 participants involved
v. 15 activities regarding ICRM,
biodiversity conservation and
livelihood programs supported
vi. 9 partner organizations involved
vii. 9 SDUs established for ICRM
i. 4 IEC materials produced and
distributed
ii. 100 IEC recipients
iii. 3 extension activities conducted
iv. 105 participants involved
v. 3 activities supported regarding
ICRM, biodiversity conservation
and livelihood programs
vi. 1-2 partner organizations involved
vii. 1-2 SDUs established for ICRM
Table 7 The operational plan of RIC-II for Year 1.
Activities Outputs Time frame
Unit(s) responsible Indicative budget required Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(1) Key result area 1: Capacity building of RIC-III (1.1) Identify personnel/ staff involved
(1.2) Conduct capacity and training
needs assessments (1.3) Undergo training on the following
subjects: Data management, GIS,
Climate change adaptation, Remote Sensing
Scientific basis of establishing MPAs
Other subjects identified in the CTNAs
(a) 5 core and 6 support staff
selected (b) CTNA report completed (c) 2 training sessions attended
(5 core and 6 support staff capacitated)
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███
███
███
███
CSUA
CSUA; assisted by UPMSI
CSUA; assisted by UPMSI, DENR
(to follow)
(2) Key results area 2: (2.1) Develop research agenda on the
four themes
(2.2) Prepare research program proposal
(1.4) Conduct studies on coastal biodiversity of the BMC Gather/integrate/synthesize
secondary data
(a) Research agenda on the four
themes
(b) Capsule program proposal submitted
(c) Compilations of secondary data/ information maps, if possible; synthesis of data
███
███
███
███
███
███
CSUA; assisted by
UPMSI, DENR, BFAR
CSUA; assisted by UPMSI, DENR,
BFAR
(to follow)
Activities Outputs Time frame
Unit(s) responsible Indicative budget required Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Conduct assessments of coastal resources in the BMC
(2.3) Develop coastal resource database
(d) Updated status report re coastal resources of the BMC
(e) Summaries re general state of coastal biodiversity
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(3) Key results area 3: (3.1) (3.2) (3.3)
(f) (g) (h)
██████
███
███
███
CSU CSU CSU
(to follow)
(4) Key results area 4: (4.1) (4.2) (4.3)
(i) (j) (k)
██████
███
███
███
CSU CSU CSU
(to follow)
(5) Key results area 5: (5.1) (5.2) (5.3)
(l) (m) (n)
██████
███
███
███
CSU CSU CSU
(to follow)
Table 8 The operational plan of RIC-III for Year 1.
Activities Outputs Time frame Unit(s)
responsible
Indicative budget
required Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(2) Key result area 1: Capacity building of RIC-III (1.5) Identify personnel/ staff involved
(1.6) Conduct capacity and training needs
assessments (1.7) Undergo training on the following
subjects: GIS Remote Sensing Scientific basis of establishing MPAs Other subjects identified in the
CTNAs
(d) 8 core and 8 support staff
selected (e) CTNA report completed (f) At least 2 training sessions
attended (8 core and 8 support staff capacitated)
███
███
███
███
███
CLSU, RMTU
CLSU, RMTU
CLSU, RMTU; assisted by UPMSI,
DENR
(to follow)
(2) Key results area 2: Research, development, and extension (2.1) Develop research agenda on the four
themes (2.2) Prepare program proposal (2.3) Commence with research studies:
Gather secondary data on marine/ coastal biodiversity of Zambales
Conduct coastal resources assessments in Zambales
(2.4) Generate information/ develop a database
(a) Research agenda on the four
themes (b) Program proposal submitted
(c) Synthesis report re status of
coastal/ marine biodiversity of Zambales
(d) Inventory/ update of status of coastal resources in Zambales
(e) Information re general state of coastal/ marine biodiversity
███
███
███
███
███
███
███
███
CLSU, RMTU; assisted by UPMSI,
DENR, BFAR
CLSU, RMTU
CLSU, RMTU; assisted by UPMSI,
DENR, BFAR
CLSU
(to follow)
Activities Outputs Time frame Unit(s)
responsible
Indicative budget
required Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
(3) Key results area 5: Funds leveraging (3.1) Project development: prepare project
proposals to national and international funding agencies
(a) Project proposals submitted to
appropriate funding agencies
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CLSU
(to follow)
(4) Key results area 6: Infrastructure development (4.1) Prepare designs of facilities
(4.2) Oversee renovation of RIC-III field
station and extension laboratory (4.3) Assist with the procurement of
equipment (4.4) Establish communication facilities
(a) Floor plans, engineering
documents, bid documents (b) Renovated field station and
extension laboratory (c) Equipment procured
(d) Communication facilities in
place
███
███
███
███
███
███
CLSU, RMTU
CLSU, RMTU; advised by UPMSI,
DENR; ADB
CLSU
(to follow)
(5) Key results area 6: Development of the RIC-III organizational structure (5.1) Organize structure of RIC-III (5.2) Contribute in finalizing agreement
among parties for ICRMP
(5.3) Draft agreement of cooperation with RMTU
(5.4) Hire staff—technical, support,
administrative
(a) Organizational structure (b) Approved terms of reference in
the MOA; signed MOA
(c) Approved terms of reference in the MOA; signed MOA
(d) Hired staff
███ ███
███
███
CLSU, RMTU CLSU, RMTU;
assisted by UPMSI
CLSU, RMTU; assisted by UPMSI
CLSU
(to follow)
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2.1. Facilitator’s Evaluation of the Process
Ms. Aquino provided a post-Workshop report (Appendix 9) and we quote from it the
following:
The two-day Workshop allowed for a bottoms-up approach in planning for the
RICs. The processes that the RICs underwent reflected MERF-UPMSI’s
commitment to an autonomous and participatory approach to project
implementation with regards to the RICs. The underlying principles of
respect for autonomy, academic freedom and participatory processes were
all embedded in the Workshop processes, although MERF-UPMSI staff
members and faculty, as well as DENR personnel at the national and
regional levels provided inputs and helped in the brainstorming processes.
This twin approach of facilitated participation and technical assistance made
the Workshop substantive. Although short in duration (a strategic planning
process normally takes 4-5 days), the process also allowed for a refining of
workshop outputs for one week after the actual strategic planning workshop.
This provided the RICs with the opportunity to improve on rough outputs and
seek information that would refine their plans.
Ms. Aquino also suggested the hiring of at least two (2) facilitators who have the
opportunity to confer fully before the workshop proper, so that workshop outputs
would be more or less uniform. In instances where only one (1) facilitator could be
hired, she recommended that the facilitator be tasked only with overall facilitation,
i.e., facilitation of plenary processes and overseer of the overall workshop flow, and
for the small break-out groups, either encourage self-facilitation among participants
or have in-house staff members facilitate the groups, This is to allow the overall
facilitator to preserve her energy and, in-between the sessions, to rest and digest the
workshop dynamics; hence, make appropriate adjustments.
3. Capacity building: Introduction to the research themes
The activities to be undertaken by the Centers are expected to promote coastal and marine
biodiversity conservation, hence, contribute to the Project’s outcome of sustained and
managed coastal and marine resources. The Inception Report provides a brief on the
themes to which the Centers’ activities shall hinge on; here we outline the introductory
topics under each theme that shall be tackled by MERF-UPMSI and its mentoring partners
during the capacity building exercises with core staff of the RICs.
3.1. Module 1: CRM zoning and scientific basis for management
The orientation module shall include:
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(1) Background of development of spatial planning and inter-hierarchical scales;
(2) Spatial planning and PCRA – matching ecological processes and their spatial
and temporal management considerations (e.g., diurnal, lunar, monsoonal, and
inter-annual oscillations) and evolutionary (bays/ island clusters, reef
complexes/ seascapes, and eco-regions/ large marine ecosystem or LME)
concerns by deriving patterns and processes;
(3) The CRM Process, IEM, and Environmental Governance –
(a) The CRM and ICM cycle;
(b) IEM approaches -- watersheds, catchments and Ridge to Reef (R2R);
(4) Clarifying objectives in spatial planning: governance, ecological (biophysical)
and social economic considerations –
(a) Systems, processes, and standards;
(b) Structure and functions of management bodies; and,
(c) Governance principles and operational mechanisms.
3.2. Module 2: Integrating biodiversity conservation to IEM and adaptive management of MPA and MPA networks
Topics in this module include:
(1) Introduction and background –
(a) History of MPA in the Philippines –
(i) NBSAP, PBCPP, PhilMarSaSt (Philippine Marine Sanctuary Strategy);
(ii) FSP/FRMP, IPAS, ICRI, CTI;
(iii) what worked and what did not;
(b) Clarifying evolution of MPA governance;
(c) Orientation on MPA: definitions and terminologies;
(d) IUCN categories and rationale for spatio-temporal targets vis-à-vis
objectives;
(e) Objectives, systems, processes and standards;
(2) Biodiversity conservation and sustainable use –
(a) How to harmonize sustainable use and strict no take areas: concept and
practice;
(b) Convergence areas for integrated consolidation;
(3) National monuments and other categories;
(4) Management planning and implementation;
(a) Local, sub-national and seascape levels;
(b) Thematic actions – administrative and operations, legislative, financing,
policy and enforcement, IEC and M&E (sample programs and
implementing procedures);
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(5) Monitoring, Evaluation, Feedback and Responses and Adaptive Management --
(a) Approaches, procedures and tools;
(b) Case studies and examples;
(6) Adjustments, integrated consolidation, scaling up and sustainability
mechanisms; and,
(7) MPA networks, ICM and IEM.
3.3. Module 3: Ecosystem approach to fisheries management: from bays, island clusters, marine corridors and seascapes
Topics to be covered in this module include:
(1) History of fishing and overfishing –
(a) Wild capture to mariculture;
(b) Various types of overfishing;
(c) Ecosystem Based Management (EBM), Ecosystem Based Fisheries
Management (EBFM) and Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management
(EAFM);
(d) Objectives for EAFM;
(2) Integrating fisheries approaches with MPA, i.e., Marine fisheries reserves,
fisheries refugia, access and rights based fisheries management and incentives
and some operational examples;
(3) FSP and FRMP; Sea Ranching and CRM, Mangrove Co-Management and
Mariculture Parks and Habitat Management;
(4) Monitoring & Evaluation: NSAP, EcoGov2 and FISH sites; and,
(5) State of the Coasts Report (SoCR) linkages, State of the Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources (SoFAR).
3.4. Module 4: Improving status of threatened species and populations – moving from threatened to vulnerable
Topics to be presented include following:
(1) Introduction and background/ rationale and objectives;
(2) Priority species and critical ecosystems;
(3) Marine KBAs, marine corridors, and seascapes;
(4) Integrating appropriate actions to improve the status of endangered species;
and,
(5) Biodiversity assessment procedures, planning and adaptive management.
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Sample case studies to be presented –
Spawning aggregations of threatened species (i.e., groupers and sharks);
Seagrass foraging areas and the dugong story and turtle nesting beaches; and,
Oceanographic linkages of targeted research on marine mammals.
3.5. Module 5: Climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation
Topics to be tackled include the following:
(1) Background on climate change imperatives and CRM –
(a) Vulnerability assessment, adaptation and mitigation;
(b) Rationale for potential impact and interrelated concerns: biodiversity,
coastal integrity and fisheries;
(c) Objectives for climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation;
(2) Vulnerability Assessment (VA) and climate adaptation strategic framework –
(a) Critical coastal ecosystems;
(b) Ridge to Reef;
(c) Resources and threatened species;
(3) Potential Impacts: sensitivity and exposure regimes and adaptive capacity of
resources and ecosystems –
Sample cases on sensitivity examples: coral reefs, mangroves and
seagrasses; turtles and cetaceans and spawning aggregation areas
(4) Environmental profiling and monitoring –
(a) Profiling and monitoring procedures;
(b) Analyses and integrative models;
(c) Simulations, information feedback, translation and communications and
knowledge products;
(d) Adaptive management and formulation of tactical and strategic actions;
(5) Processes, systems and standards in setting up climate smart adaptation
mechanisms –
(a) Completing the climate adaptive management system: from VA to
adaptation strategies;
(b) Climate SMART systems: criteria, principles and climate SMART
attributes;
(c) Operational systems and procedures at various scales to develop SMART
MPA and MPA Networks; and,
(6) MSN and Stewards can be prepared.
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4. Capacity building: renovation of RIC facilities (civil works) and acquiring equipment for the Centers
There are commitments for the renovation of facilities and for acquiring motorcycle units, a
motorboat, and basic equipment for the Centers under Component B of ICRMP (cf. PAM,
2007). The existing structure or space to be renovated (i.e., to be assigned by each
Center) and located preferably within the campus premises, shall serve as the Project’s
facility for the Center’s functions. The allotment for civil works was US$47,893 or around
PhP2.1M (Table 9), and the Procurement Unit of FASPO (FPU) is to facilitate the (civil
works) procurement process. The basic equipment for each Center – SCUBA gear, audio-
visual equipment, digital camera for use underwater, GPS units, and items for the office and
the laboratory – are also to be acquired through the FPU (respective budgets for these
items are also indicated in Table 9). Since 2008, the Regional Offices have been involved
in the process of acquiring the motorcycles and the motorboats for the RICs (Table 9).
Table 9 The commitment of ICRMP for the Regional ICRM Centers (Source: PAM, 2007)
Commitments Quantity per RIC Allotment (US$) Equivalent in PhPa
1. Civil works (renovation) 1 lot 47,893 2,155,185
2. Motorcycle units 2 units 2,844 127,980
3. Motorboat 1 unit 20,000 900,000
4. SCUBA gear 2 sets 5,000 225,000
5. Digital camera for
underwater use
1 set 2,500 112,500
6. GPS units 3 units 1,500 67,500
7. Audio-visual equipment 1 lot 5,747 258,615
8. Basic office and
laboratory equipment
1 lot 38,314 1,724,130
a derived from the conversion rate of PhP45 to US$1
4.1. Proposed renovations (civil works)
4.1.1. Initial engineering documents submitted as advised
The civil works process with the Centers was to begin with a submission to the PMO
of the required sheets/ drawings, i.e., (a) the perspective on the first sheet, including
the site development plan and location vicinity map; (b) the floor plan; (c) elevation
views; and (d) cross section views, as initially advised in June 2010. These sheets
were to include also the program of works. All documents were to be submitted to
the PMO ahead; the detailed drawings may follow. Engr Roger Rumpon of the
Infrastructure Unit, Cagayan State University-Main Campus in Tuguegarao City, was
to take charge of the drawings for the CHED Building in CSU-Aparri.
In the case of RIC-III, RMTU has agreed to share its facility (FASREC Building) in
Candelaria as the RIC-III field station and, thus, will be renovated. While the
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proposed floor plan and program of works for this facility were initially submitted by
Engr Tanny Faustino (RMTU-Iba) to CLSU, RIC-III (CLSU) eventually decided to
finalize the drawings from their end, and included sheets and the program of works
for their proposed extension of the Environmental Management Institute (EMI)
Building at CLSU. Prior to completion of this set of drawings, however, RIC-III
organized a small group composed of Engr Ronald de Guzman (Chief, Waterworks
and Sewerage Section of the CLSU-Physical Plant and Site Development Office or
PPSDO), Mr. Jimmy Aberin (DENR-RO III), and Ms. Precious Sibulburo (RIC-III), to
visit the facility at RMTU-Candelaria on 2 July 2010. Engr De Guzman, thence,
coordinated with Engr Faustino on the revised drawings and program of works.
On 11 August 2010, MERF-UPMSI endorsed the documents from both Centers
(Appendix 10) to the Office of ASec Analiza Teh. MERF-UPMSI assumed that
these documents were to be reviewed briefly and then subsequently submitted to
ADB, who issues the no-objection letter (NOL). Following the receipt of the NOL by
DENR, the next steps shall involve the HEI’s Bids and Awards Committee (BAC),
the winning contractor, DENR, and with ADB disbursing directly to the contractor
(thru progress billing).
4.1.2. Review of initial engineering documents, visits to RICs II and III, and submission of final engineering documents
In early September, the PMO updated MERF-UPMSI of developments regarding the
renovation plans of RICs II and III (Appendix 11). MERF-UPMSI then met with core
staff at the PMO regarding its review of the initially submitted documents and the
subsequent steps in finalizing and completing the required Detailed Engineering
Documents (DEDs) prior to the procurement of RIC civil works for Regions II and III
(Appendix 12). It was agreed in the meeting that Civil Works Specialist Architect
Dondon Ong, FPU Unit Head Mr. Israel Inocencio, and Dr H Nacorda (MERF-
UPMSI) were to meet with core staff of RICs-II and III to discuss the processing of
the engineering documents, the subsequent procurement process, and the target
time frame.
RIC-II
After arrangements by MERF-UPMSI regarding the proposed meeting (Appendix
13), the visiting party (Arch. D Ong, Mr. I Inocencio, and Dr H Nacorda) met with
core staff of RIC-II at CSU-Aparri on 21 September 2010. Campus Executive Officer
Dr Simeon Rabanal Jr was joined by his core staff in the meeting – Dean E
Layugan, Dr E Calanoga, Dr Lenimfa Molina (then already onboard as RIC-II Focal
Person), Prof M Soriano, Prof W Urmeneta, Dr Fernando Natividad, and Mr George
Agpalza – together with Engr R Rumpon, his staff Mr Jonathan Casino, and
representatives from DENR-RO II – Mr Juan Evangelista, Mr Roman Capili, Ms P De
Asis and Ms Ligaya Arce (Appendix 14).
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The review of the initial drawings and program of works of RIC-II was discussed by
Arch. D Ong (Appendix 15). He also brought up the process of completing the rest
of the required DEDs and the timelines with Engr R Rumpon and Mr J Casino. The
22-step procurement process through DENR-FASPO was presented by Mr I
Inocencio (Appendix 16), including timelines of each step, and the procedures
involved at CSUA (and possible limitations). He also showed a sample of Request
for Quotations form for Shopping of Works (RFQW) and for Supplies (RFQ). Engr
Rumpon and Arch. Ong afterwards visited the CHED Building.
MERF-UPMSI received the final and completed civil works documents (Appendix
17) from Dr Rabanal (RIC-II) on 23 November 2010 in Cebu. These original
documents were forwarded thereafter to RED Benjamin Tumaliuan of DENR-RO II
(Appendix 17), who was to subsequently endorse these to the PMO in Quezon City.
RIC-III
Arrangements to visit RIC-III and the proposed field station at RMTU-Candelaria
were coordinated by MERF-UPMSI with CLSU and RMTU (Appendix 18). On 28
September 2010, Arch. D Ong and Mr I Inocencio, together with Dr Lucena Mercado
(PMO), core staff from the Project Management Consultants (PMC) – Dr Dwight
Watson (Team Leader) and Mr Josefino Bascug (Coordinator for RICs) -- Mr Pedro
Galban (PAWD) and Mr J Aberin (CMMD-PAWCZMS) of DENR-RO III, and Dr H
Nacorda (MERF-UPMSI) met with key University officials of CLSU and core staff of
RIC-III. Dr Raul Divina (VP for Administration) led the CLSU officials -- Dr Arnel
Panuyas (Director, PPSDO), and Dr Anselmo Munsayac (Chief, CLSU-
Procurement) – and were joined by Mr Ronnie Gutierrez (Procurement), Engr De
Guzman, Architect Jeff Laura, Dr Annie Melinda Paz-Alberto (RIC-III Focal Person),
and Ms Sibulburo (RIC-III Technical Staff).
Arch. Ong gave updates on the status of the proposed renovations of two facilities –
the FASREC Building at RMTU-Candelaria and the EMI Building at CLSU
(Appendix 19). Mr Inocencio briefed the group on the procurement process (for civil
works) at DENR-FASPO (Appendix 16), and also discussed timelines and
procedures at CLSU (including possible limitations).
On 29 September 2010, officials of RMTU-Candelaria (led by Dean Jimmy Avecilla)
and staff from RMTU-Iba (Prof Rowena Sazon, Engr T Faustino) received the
visiting team – Project consultants, staff of Regional/ Zambales/ LGU Offices of
DENR, RIC-III (CLSU – Dr AM Paz-Alberto, Engr R de Guzman, Ms P Sibulburo),
and MERF-UPMSI representative Dr H Nacorda). The following matters were
discussed in the brief informal meeting:
(1) the role of ICRM Centers – Dr Dwight Watson pointed out that the Centers
were envisioned to track a course similar to that of non-profit organizations,
i.e., generating revenue to be a sustainable entity. The RICs were to
provide services to institutions and organizations primarily in their
respective regions and their facilities were assumed to remain operational
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beyond ICRMP. He mentioned that he is looking forward to see RMTU
getting involved in developing its capacity within Project lifetime;
(2) review of the initial drawings of the FASREC Building – Arch. D Ong stated
that a reprogramming of the floor plans may be needed to allow for the full
functionality of the FASREC Building as a RIC facility. Such
reprogramming, however, will require more funds from the renovation
budget obligated for the FASREC Building;
(3) new suggestion: Learning Center for CLSU – Dr D Watson, after citing his
recognition of CLSU as mentor to RMTU during ICRMP and its strength
and strategic location in the region for IEC and training activities, put
forward his proposal for the modernization and upgrade of the existing EMI
Museum, so it becomes the Learning Center of RIC-III. This was being
offered as an alternative to the proposed extension of the EMI Museum,
thus allowing for the civil works budget to be concentrated at the renovation
of the FASREC Building in RMTU-Candelaria; and,
(4) Dr D Watson reiterated that prior to the renovation work, a signed
document was required, in which the FASREC Bldg is explicitly
assigned/designated and formalized as a facility for ICRMP, where ICRM
functions are to take place.
Dr L Mercado summarized the issues and assured the meeting that the above
matters shall be discussed further by the PMO with the PMC. She also reminded
the group of timelines during such catch-up mode of implementing ICRMP before
adjourning the meeting.
As of early January 2011, the last few sheets of the DEDs for the renovation of the
FASREC Building were still being finalized by Engr Faustino (RMTU), and there
have been initial arrangements by Arch. D Ong to conduct a technical assistance
visit to eventually finish the DEDs.
Discussions on the proposed RIC-III Learning Center at CLSU
Dr G Jacinto ran through the following particulars of the proposal with Dr AM Paz-
Alberto (RIC-III/CLSU) via Skype call on 5 October 2010, i.e., after a meeting of the
core team of MERF-UPMSI with Dr D Watson (4 October 2010) on his ideas for the
proposed RIC-III Learning Center at CLSU:
(1) the proposal of the EMI Museum at CLSU being upgraded/
reconfigured/organized and eventually serving as the region’s Learning
Center came up in view of the engineers’ initial appraisal that funds
available for civil works was insufficient to accommodate the two renovation
plans submitted by RIC-III. Dr D Watson suggested that civil works focus
on the facility at RMTU, since it needed more funds to renovate to
completion, and the upgrade of the EMI Museum be considered for CLSU;
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(2) the Learning Center package that was initially brought to the fore included,
among others, (a) acquiring equipment (e.g., large-screen LCD TVs to be
wall-mounted, personal computers, etc.), (b) updating the displays (e.g.,
digitizing posters to free up space), and (c) reorganizing the area to
accommodate bench space for some lab equipment of the Project;
(3) funds for the proposed upgrade shall be obtained from the Project’s budget
intended for IEC, much of which has remained unspent as of October 2010.
CLSU may provide estimates to as much as they would need and details of
costs shall be discussed once an indication of agreement to the proposal is
given by CLSU. Dr Watson said that such IEC funds were already available
and the upgrade process could therefore be started almost immediately;
(4) if this new proposal would be acceptable to CLSU, that CLSU was to take
the lead on how the upgrade proceeds, i.e., preparing the concept, which
includes the floor plan and wish list/specifications/estimated costs for
equipment to be acquired (moveable structures in the remodeled space was
preferred).
(5) The concurrence by all parties – RIC-III/CLSU, PMC, PMO, and ADB – was
required before procurement for this proposal could proceed, which shall be
likely through shopping mode;
(6) Dr Watson believed that RIC-III shall come out more operational since they
would be able to access and co-operate a functional facility at RMTU-
Candelaria while running the Learning Center in their own campus.
Dr Paz-Alberto indicated that she would be discussing the matter with CLSU
President Dr Ruben Sevilleja and VP for Administration Dr R Divina, particularly
regarding the feasibility/acceptability of the concept, since the (Biodiversity) Museum
eyed for the Learning Center is being managed by the Environmental Management
Institute.
Subsequently, Dr G Jacinto similarly updated President R Sevilleja on this matter via
email and quickly obtained feedback, i.e., a query on funds available for CLSU to
work on (Appendix 20).
Details of the suggested Learning Center at CLSU need to be discussed further with
the PMO and PMC in order for CLSU to finalize its decision. A possible venue for a
dialogue would be during the Annual Assessment and Planning Workshop for RICs
in Dumaguete City on 25-28 January 2011.
4.2. Procurement of equipment
The AIs assisted the RICs in coming up with their wish lists of equipment from the
Project (commitments 4 thru 9, Table 9). To help facilitate the process of the
procurement of the items/lots, the lists were to be submitted with technical
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specifications and on specified deadlines (cf. meeting at FASPO on 18 June 2010).
The RICs were informed (via phone and email) of the required lists (Appendix 21)
as indicated by FASPO. They prepared the draft lists with technical specifications
for the digital camera/underwater housing, GPS units, and the audio-visual
equipment lot independently; the RICs identified additional specifications to the
SCUBA gear list shared by FASPO. MERF-UPMSI provided suggestions of basic
laboratory and office items for acquisition (Table 10). On completion, the draft lists
were submitted to MERF-UPMSI (Table 11, Appendix 22). After reviews
(Appendix 23), these lists were finalized and endorsed to PMO/FASPO (Table 11,
Appendix 24).
Table 10 Suggested items for procurement by RICs II and III under the basic laboratory and
office equipment lot
1 Plankton nets 5 Laboratory
1.1 Phytoplankton net 5.1 Dissecting microscope
1.2 Zooplankton net 5.2 Binocular light microscope
1.3 Ichthyoplankton net 5.3 Compound microscope
2 Water quality 5.4 LCD TV/monitor 32-inch
2.1 Refractometer 5.5 Notebook computers
2.2 Secchi disks 5.6 Portable redox meter w/ probe &
2.3 Niskin water sampler with messenger standards
2.4 Conductivity/temperature/pH meter
w/ probe & standards
5.8 General purpose fume hood
5.9 Top-loading balance
2.5 Light meter 5.10 Analytical balance
2.6 Dissolved oxygen/temperature meter with
50-meter cable (waterproof & portable)
5.11 Dissection trays/kits
5.12 UV-Vis spectrophotometer
3 Sediment sampling 5.13 Sieve shaker
3.1 Ekman dredge or grab 5.14 Drying oven
3.2 Gravity corer 5.15 Desiccators
3.3 Sieves for saltwater use 5.16 Pressure cooker
4 Surveys/ monitoring 5.17 Hot plate
4.1 Digital camera with underwater housing 5.18 Magnetic stirrer
4.2 Hand-held radios 5.19 Bench-type centrifuge
4.3 Sampling quadrats 5.20 Vacuum pump
4.4 Binoculars 5.21 Filtration pump
4.5 50- and 100-meter transect tapes 5.22 Filtration/reverse osmosis system
4.6 Field guides 5.23 Chest-type freezers with delay switches
4.7 Ice chests or coolers 5.24 2-door refrigerators with delay switches
4.8 Tidal gauge 5.25 Power generator
4.9 GPS with echo-sounder 5.26 Pipettors
4.10 GPS units 5.27 Liquid nitrogen tanks
4.11 Portable weather station for air tempe-
rature/rainfall/wind speed & direction/
barometric pressure/solar radiation
5.28 Drying racks
5.29 Assorted glassware
6 Specimens display
4.12 Current meter/ drogues 6.1 Assorted holding tanks 20 to 600 gallons
4.13 CTD profiler 6.2 Flow-through system
(continued)
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Table 10, continued
6.3 Shallow-water touch tanks 8.6 DSL connection, routers, hubs, signal
6.4 Filtration systems, including heaters & UV booster
sterilizers 8.7 Visitor sofa
7 For boat 8.8 Modular conference table, 8-seater
7.1 Hand-held radios or mobile phone units 8.9 Vertical filing cabinet/ storage cabinet
7.2 GPS with echo-sounder 8.10 Map storage
7.3 Megaphone 8.11 Wire binding equipment
7.4 Life vests 8.12 Air conditioning units
7.5 Tools and tool box 8.13 Clerical chairs
8 Office 8.14 Clerical tables
8.1 Desktop computers 8.15 Laminating machine
8.2 Phone system 8.16 Display cases, book cases
8.3 Fax/scanning machine 8.17 Office shelves
8.4 LCD projector & screen 8.18 Electric fans
8.5 Fax/scanning machine
Table 11 Submissions of equipment wish lists cum technical specifications by RICs II and III
to MERF-UPMSI and the subsequent endorsement to PMO/FASPO
Commitments/
quantity per RIC
Specifications to
MERF-UPMSI
(Appendix 22a)
Endorsements to
PMO/ FASPO
(Appendix 24a)
RIC-II RIC-III RIC-II RIC-III
SCUBA gear, 2
sets
1st draft 25 Jun
2010
1st draft 28 Jun
2010
Final list 6 Jul
2010; generator
included 6 July
Final list 6 Jul
2010 Digital camera
for underwater
use, 1 set
GPS unit, 3 units
Audio-visual
equipment,
1 lot
1st draft 29 Jun
2010
1st draft 29 Jun
2010; revised 1
Jul; updated 6
Jul
Final list 6 Jul
2010; generator
included 6 Jul
Final list 6 Jul
2010; updated
5 Aug
Basic office and
laboratory
equipment, 1 lot
partial – 1st
draft 19 Jul
2010
1st draft 6 Aug;
updated 8 Sept;
revised 24 Sept
Final list 15
Sept 2010;
updated 10 Dec
2010
Priority list Feb 2011, after
agreement last Jan 2011 in
Dumaguete to combine items in
the lists submitted by all 5 RICs
a submitted via email
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5. Administrative matters
There have been administrative matters facilitated and coordinated by MERF-UPMSI for
and/or on behalf of the PMO. These are (a) finalizing the agreements with the Centers of
Regions II and III, and (b) support for facilitating the 1st National Workshop in August 2010.
MERF-UPMSI attended the various meetings that DENR had set up and sought to extend
its MOA with DENR in line with finishing Phase I-related tasks under ICRMP.
5.1. Multi-party MOA among partners of the RICs
Project staff of MERF-UPMSI assisted PMO/FASPO in the finalization of the two
Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) involving the RICs. In early April 2010, draft
versions of the Agreements were circulated among partners – DENR and BFAR
Regional Offices, PAWB, the Universities involved as Centers, RMTU, and the
University of the Philippines-Diliman. Comments were received, immediately
addressed, and then communicated to all partners to get them updated. Particularly
for Region III, NEDA provided inputs on behalf of the Regional Steering Committee
(RSC).
The final versions were approved completely by early June 2010. The Agreements
were annexed with (a) the MOA of technical assistance by the University of the
Philippines-Diliman through the Marine Science Institute with DENR, and (b) the
approved and signed Resolutions of the Project Steering Committee (PSC), together
with letters of then Secretary Horacio C Ramos to the heads of the host universities.
The signatories to the Agreement in Region II were RED Benjamin T Tumaliuan
(DENR-RO II), RD Jovita P Ayson (BFAR-RO II), and Dr Roger P Perez (President
of CSU). Dr Simeon Rabanal Jr, CEO of CSU-Aparri, signed as one of two
witnesses. Signatories to the Agreement in Region III were RED Ricardo L
Calderon (DENR-RO III), RD Remedios E Ongtangco (BFAR-RO III), Dr Ruben C
Sevilleja (President of CLSU), and Dr Feliciano S Rosete (President of RMTU). In
both Agreements, Dr Sergio S Cao (Chancellor) signed on behalf of UP-Diliman
while Dr Maria Lourdes San Diego-McGlone, Director of the UP-Marine Science
Institute, signed as witness.
These Agreements (Appendix 25) were completely signed and then subsequently
notarized on 4 and 17 August 2010, respectively, and shall be in force until 31
December 2012.
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26 July 2010, DENR-Regional Office
III, San Fernando City: the
multiparty Agreement with RIC-III
was first countersigned by RTD
Rogelio Trinidad of PAWCZMS (left
photo) before RED Ricardo
Calderon affixed his signature (right
photo) on behalf of the Regional
Office.
26 July 2010, BFAR-Regional Office III, San Fernando City:
Dr Nelson Bien countersigned the multiparty Agreement with
RIC-III (left photo) before RD Remedios Ongtangco (right
photo) affixed her signature on behalf of the Regional Office.
With her were Ms Margie and Dr Bien.
23 July 2010, Office of the President,
Cagayan State University,
Tuguegarao City: President Roger
P Perez signing as party, on behalf
of CSU, to the Agreement involving
CSU-Aparri as the ICRM Center for
Region II. Looking on are (left) Dr
Simeon R Rabanal Jr (CEO, CSU-
Aparri) and (right) Prof Meliton
Soriano (Focal Person for RIC-II).
This Agreement was signed earlier
by RED B Tumaliuan (DENR-RO II)
and RD J Ayson (BFAR-RO II).
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23 July 2010, Conference Room, Office of the President, Central Luzon State University, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija: President
Ruben C Sevilleja signing as party, on behalf of CLSU, to the Agreement involving CLSU as ICRM Center of Region III. Looking
on are (left to right) Dr Annie Melinda Paz-Alberto (Focal Person for RIC-III), Ms Precious Sibulburo (CLSU), Dr Hildie Maria
Nacorda (MERF-UPMSI), and Mr Michael Lopez (DENR-RO III-PAWCZMS).
28 July 2010, Conference
Room, Office of the
President, Ramon
Magsaysay Technological
University, Iba, Zambales:
President Feliciano S
Rosete signing as party, on
behalf of RMTU, to the
Agreement involving RMTU
as collaborator of RIC-III.
With him were (left to right)
Prof Rowena Sazon (RMTU-
Iba), Executive Dean Jimmy
Avecilla (RMTU-Candelaria),
Dr Elizabeth Farin (VP-RET,
RMTU), PENRO Nelson
Castro (DENR-Zambales),
and RTD Roger Trinidad
(seated) (DENR-RO III-
PAWCZMS).
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5.2. Support to the National Workshop, 12-13 August 2010
On 10 August 2010, MERF-UPMSI agreed to cover the cost of facilitating the
National Workshop on the Establishment of ICRM Centers and Orientation
Framework on MPA Networks held at the Cloud 9 Sports and Leisure Club, Antipolo
City, on 12-13 August. The Workshop, organized by the Project and attended as
well by MERF-UPMSI core staff, clarified the procurement and financial
arrangements for the RICs, updated the PMO of the status of the RICs’ business
plans, obtained comments on the proposed MPA network framework and MPA
database and rating system, and defined ‘flagship species’ and the criteria for
identifying these. Details of these outputs are in the documentation report of the
Workshop (Appendix 26) submitted to MERF-UPMSI by Ms Paz Resurreccion M
Alip.
5.3. Participation in Project-related meetings and workshops
MERF-UPMSI attended nine meetings and two workshops organized by the PMO,
the invitations of each are compiled in Appendix 27. These were:
(1) 4th Quarter RSC Meeting for ICRMP – Province of Zambales, held at the
Hacienda Gracia Resort, Lubao, Pampanga, on 17 December 2009 (with
invitation from RED R Calderon, DENR-RO III) – Dr G Jacinto delivered a
presentation on the selection process for RIC-III, results obtained, and the
recommendation being put forward for approval of the body (Appendix 28). He
was joined in the meeting by Drs P Aliño and HM Nacorda, and Ms E Dizon;
(2) Project updates meeting with consultants led by Dr Dwight Watson, held at
DENR-FASPO, Quezon City, on 23 February 2010 (with invitation email from Dr
L Mercado) – Dr G Jacinto presented the status and progress of MERF-UPMSI’s
undertakings in this meeting (Appendix 29). Dr HM Nacorda joined this
meeting as well;
(3) Convergence Workshop, held at Cloud 9, Antipolo City, on 25-26 March 2010
(with invitation from ASec A Teh, FASPO, send by fax) – Dr G Jacinto presented
MERF-UPMSI’s considerations in coming up with its training plan for the RICs
core staff (Appendix 30). Dr HM Nacorda also joined this Workshop;
(4) 4th ADB Review Mission for ICRMP – Kick-off Meeting held at DENR-FASPO,
Quezon City, on 12 April 2010 (Dr G Jacinto attended for MERF-UPMSI); field
visit to CSU-Aparri on 16 April (Drs G Jacinto and P Aliño went to RIC-II/CSU-
Aparri); Wrap-up/PSC Meeting held at DENR-FASPO on 20 April (Dr G Jacinto
represented MERF-UPMSI);
(5) Project updates meeting with Assisting Institutions held at DENR-FASPO,
Quezon City, on 18 June 2010 (with invitation email from Dr L Mercado) – Dr G
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Jacinto presented tasks undertaken from March 2010 to the day of the meeting
(Appendix 31) and obtained specific catch-up tasks ;
(6) Project updates meeting held at DENR-FASPO, Quezon City, on 19 July 2010
(with invitation from Dir Ma Lourdes G Ferrer);
(7) National Workshop on the Establishment of the RICs and Orientation on Marine
Protected Area Network, held at the Cloud 9 Sports and Leisure Club, Antipolo
City, on 12-13 August 2010 (with invitation for ASec A Teh, sent by fax) – the
core group represented MERF-UPMSI, i.e., Drs G Jacinto, P Aliño, and HM
Nacorda, and Ms E Dizon;
(8) ADB Special Loan Administration Mission for ICRMP – Kick-off Meeting held at
the DENR-EMB Air Quality Training Center on 15 October 2010 (attended by Dr
G Jacinto); field visit to RMTU-Candelaria on 19 October (joined by Dr HM
Nacorda); Wrap-up/PSC Meeting held at DENR, Quezon City, on 27 October
2010 (with invitation from OIC-Dir Edwin G Domingo, FASPO) (attended by Drs
P Aliño and HM Nacorda); and,
(9) Review of the MOA on Financial Arrangement between DENR and the RICs,
held at DENR-FASPO, Quezon City, on 14 December 2010 (with invitation from
Dr L Mercado attached in an email message dated 8 December 2010 from Mr J
Bascug) – this meeting was attended by Drs G Jacinto, HM Nacorda, and P
Aliño.
5.4. Extensions of the MOA between MERF-UPMSI and DENR for Phase I of technical assistance (Appendix 32)
On 6 April 2010, Dr G Jacinto, on behalf of MERF-UPMSI, requested DENR-FASPO
(thru ASec A Teh) for an extension of until 31 July 2010 on the Agreement for Phase
I of its technical assistance in ICRMP, since the MOA was to have expired on 20
March 2010. This extension was understood to proceed without additional costs on
the part of DENR to enable continued payments from ADB (cf Ms Lorna Enjaynes,
Associate Operations Analyst, ADB). By 20 April, ASec A Teh replied positively and
endorsed the priority to assist RICs II and III in developing their research proposals,
hence, adjust the schedules of the proposed training modules. For the period April
to July 2010, MERF-UPMSI significantly moved the multiparty Agreements with the
RICs until finalized/ signed/ and distributed, prompted and coached the RICs in their
development of research proposals, prepared and submitted the documentation
report for Task 4, and responded to the catch-up plan for civil works (renovation) and
for acquiring basic equipment. A second extension of the MOA until 31 December
2010 was requested by Dr G Jacinto on 6 August 2010 to complete the remaining
tasks, which was granted on 6 October 2010 thru a letter from Secretary Ramon J
Paje.