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

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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.

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Table 6. RIC-III – Goals, performance indicators for each goal, and targets for five years and for

Year 1.

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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.

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Table 10. Suggested items for procurement by RICs II and III under the basic laboratory and office

equipment lot.

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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.

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List of Figures

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Figure 1. The NARRDS Zonal Centers as an example of a local network. Source: slide from the

presentation

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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

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Figure 3. 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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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

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List of Appendices

Reference

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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

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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)

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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)

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Appendix 7 Presentation: Data and information management examples (Presenter: Dr Cesar

Villanoy, MERF-UPMSI, Diliman, Quezon City)

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Appendix 8 Presentation: Use of visual data – Remote Sensing and Geographic Information

Systems (Presenter: Dr Laura David, MERF-UPMSI, Diliman, Quezon City

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Appendix 9 Report: On the Strategic Planning Workshop for RICs II and III, 3-4 December

2009 (submitted by Ms Rachel Aquino-Elogada, Facilitator)

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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

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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)

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Appendix 13 Communications related to the proposed meeting with RIC-II/CSU-Aparri re civil

works and procurement

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Appendix 14 Attendees to the meeting with RIC-II at CSU-Aparri on 22 September 2010 re

civil works and procurement

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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)

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(continued)

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List of Appendices – continued

Reference

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Appendix 16 Presentation: The procurement process with DENR and ADB (Presenter: Mr

Israel Inocencio, DENR-FASPO Procurement Unit)

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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

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Appendix 18 Communications related to Project core staff (DENR) meeting with RIC-III and

visiting RMTU-Candelaria re civil works and procurement

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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Appendix 23 Exchange of email with RICs II and III regarding the review of items and

technical specifications of equipment lots

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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

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Appendix 25 Copies of the multiparty Memorandum of Agreement among partners for ICRMP

with Regions II and III

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Appendix 26 Documentation report of the Project’s 1st National Workshop submitted by Ms

Ressurreccion Alip to MERF-UPMSI

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Appendix 27 Invitations received by MERF-UPMSI re with Project-related meetings and

workshops

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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)

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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)

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Appendix 30 Presentation: Proposed Training and Development Plan for RICs II and III

(Presenter: Dr G Jacinto, Project Leader, MERF-UPMSI, Quezon City)

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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)

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List of Appendices – continued

Reference

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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”

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Index of Photos

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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).

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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).

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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 (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).

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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)

███

███

███

███

███

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

███

(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

███

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.