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Sustainability Initiatives in the Philippines

Myrna P. Quinto, PhD

Jennifer S. Florida, PhD Far Eastern University

Manila, Philippines

Dec. 9, 2015 Vistana Hotel

Penang, Malaysia

Disclaimer

Data contained herein are gathered from sources believed to be reliable; no warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information. This disclaimer applies to both isolated and aggregate uses of the information.

The Far Eastern University, its members and staff specifically disclaim any responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be contained in the report or related materials, or for the results obtained from the use of such information.

Source: http://www.ifed-sea.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/211-536-map-southeast-asia1-300x280.jpg

Location

Source: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/philippines/images/map-regions-2.jpg

Administrative Regions

Basic Information

Source: http://www.pcw.gov.ph/statistics/201405/population-families-and-household-statistics

Source: https://psa.gov.ph/content/population-density-increase-53-persons-square-kilometer

Map of Luzon

Source: http://corebel.com/Images/Luzon_Map.png

Map of NCR Source: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QBK4y6P35z8/VT9wB8CF-

_I/AAAAAAAAC9Y/AANF8aBdlto/s1600/ncr%2Bmap%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bphilippines.jpg

Map of Manila Source: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/asia/philippines/manila/map_of_manila.jpg

Map of Sampaloc Source: http://www.philippinenursingdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/NC-CLEX-Map.jpg

According to the National Statistics Office, the total population of the City of Manila was

at 1,652,171 as of May 1, 2010

Initiatives on Biodiversity

Initiatives on Biodiversity

Save the Tamaraw Project


• Bubalus mindorensis

• Mindoro dwarf buffalo

• endemic to the island of

Mindoro in the Philippines

• Four national laws protect it

from illegal hunting –

Commonwealth Act 73, Republic

Acts 1086, 7586 and 9147

Tamaraw

Mascot of the varsity teams of the Far Eastern University (FEU Tamaraws) in the University Athletic Association

of the Philippines

(UAAP)

Source:http://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/onevive/staging/interaksyon2/interaktv/assets/2015/12/02101940/feu-champ-uaap.jpg

Save the Tamaraw Project The project supported the Annual Tamaraw census led by Tamaraw Conservation Program of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (TC-DENR) through the provision of volunteers, food and logistical assistance. Over the past 3 years, the WWF Philippines and FEU partnership, a total of 23 volunteers – 15 students and 8 teachers participated the census. Year Number of Tamaraw

2011 274

2012 327

2013 345

2014 382

2015 405


• Camera traps were installed to detect animal presence and movement.

• Improved management of the Mt. Iglit-Baco National Park (habitat of Tamaraw and Tau-Buid Mangyan)

• As part of the outreach program, socioeconomic assistance was extended to the Tau-Buid Mangyan of Mindoro Occidental in recognition of the vital role they play in the overlapping geographic spaces of the ancestral domain

Save the Tamaraw Project Representatives from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Far Eastern University (FEU), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Tamaraw Conservation Programme (TCP) and the indigenous Tau Buid tribe celebrated the latest victories in conserving the world’s most endangered buffalo species. Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/337463/cbb/denr-feu-and-wwf-celebrate-recovery-of-tamaraw-population#sthash.FCboFDz6.dpuf

Source :http://images.gmanews.tv/v3/webpics/v3/2013/11/2013_11_28_14_49_28.jpg

Plans for 2016 - 2019 Areasa Instruction Research Extension

Tamaraw Topic in a syllabus (GE or elective course)

NSTP module (CES/NSTP) Instructional materials

based on the researches

Baseline data (Bio) Habitat mapping Actual count Life history (Bio) Reproduction Survival Recruitment Diet analysis (Bio) Parasite analysis (Bio) Modeling (Math)

Information Education and Capacity Building (Seminars, Lectures, RTD with stakeholders) (CES, Com, IS, IDS, Other Institutes)

Mangyan (Tau-Buid) Literacy program (IE) NSTP module (CES/NSTP) Instructional materials based

on the researches

Anthropology research (Psych/PolSci) Linguistic (Filipino/ English) Parasite analysis (MT)


Medical mission (MT, Nursing) Nutrition program (ITHM) Livelihood (IABF, ITHM)

Mindoro Occidental (Non Mangyan communities)

Literacy program (IE) NSTP module (CES/NSTP) Instructional materials based

on the researches

Anthropology research (Psych/PolSci) Linguistic (Filipino/ English) Parasite analysis (MT)


Medical mission (MT, Nursing) Nutrition program (ITHM) Livelihood (IABF, ITHM)

ISOLATION, IDENTIFICATION AND PHYLOGENETIC STUDY OF NITRATE REDUCERS FROM SOIL ISOLATES OBTAINED FROM MTS. IGLIT-BACO

Photo credit: Ms. Mary Victory Gutierrez Biology Dept.

Initiatives on Biodiversity Philippine Marine Bangiales

(Rhodophyta)

Biogeography of Philippine Marine Bangiales (Rhodophyta)

Researchers:

• Richard V. Dumilag

• Cynthia B. Mintu

• Myrna P. Quinto


Background of the Study The current systematics of the Philippine marine Bangiales remains virtually unknown. Members of the group are distributed restrictedly and seasonally in the entirety of island coasts in Luzon Strait and extending to northernmost Luzon coasts (Cordero, 1974; 1976). There are currently nine reported bangialean species in the Philippines (Silva et al. 1987, Ang et al. 2014).


Background of the Study Pyropia species, formerly known Porphyra, and commercially referred by its Japanese name “nori” is one of the most widely eaten and cultivated seaweed in the world. Porphyra becomes the most valuable maricultured seaweed in the world with the annual income of over $ US 1.8 billion (Jensen, 1993). In the northern and northwestern Luzon, Porphyra has long been utilized as food and vernacularly named as ―gamet‖ which means precious seaweeds (Tungpalan, 1983). Porphyra is the most expensive edible seaweed resource of Ilocanos (and probably in the Philippines).


Specific objectives:

• To describe potentially new species of marine Bangiales found in the Philippines

• To assess the biogeographic pattern of marine Bangiales species in the Philippines


Significance of Study

The results of the study will help the

local, small-scaled Porphyra industries for bioprospecting purposes and will point to

productive avenues for further research relating the commencement of Philippine

Porphyra commercialization.

(A) Actual collection site of Porphyra specimens in Racu a-vato, Batan Is. Batanes (B) Natural habit of Porphyra species attaching to large pebble rock and washed by strong wave actions.

Habit of Porphyra species collected in in Racu a-vato, Batan Is. Batanes


COLLABORATION EFFORT This project includes collaboration with the BFAR region 2. On July 27, 2015, the Philippine “Nori” Seaweed Industry Development Program (PHILNORI) was established. The conception of the group was spearheaded by the BFAR central office, BFAR region 2, Sta. Praxedes Local Government Unit, University of the Philippines and the Far Eastern University. Objective: A sustainable and equitable development of PhilGamet (Pyropia) aquaculture industry towards global competitiveness.

Initiatives on Biodiversity A study on the Biological and Chemical Activities of the Different Mangrove Species in the Philippines

Mangrove Species in the Philippines

Researchers:

• Benjamine Bolo

• Cynthia B. Mintu

• Myrna P. Quinto


Updates

• First field collection in Batangas, Bolinao, Cebu, Gen Santos and Saranggani (January 23 – 25; February 6 – 8; March 24-26 and May 27-29)

• a total of 33 samples were collected


Next activities: • Second field collections in in Batangas, Bolinao,

Cebu, Gen Santos and Saranggani • Identification of all collected mangrove

specimens • Development of a distribution map • Preparation of herbaria for all species identified • Chemical activities of mangrove species • Paper write up (monograph and paper for

publication)

Photo credit: Ms. Cynthia Mintu Biology Dept.

Public Health

List of Nicanor Reyes Lecture Series on Public Health

Date Lecturer Topic

July 28, 2014 Dr. Orlando S. Mercado Public Health Policy in the Philippines

November 26, 2014 Mr. Plebian Bautista Medina

Threats of Ebola Outbreak: Abate…Protect…Survive

January 20, 2015 Dr. Vicente Y. Belizario Neglected Tropical Diseases in the Philippines:

Challenges and Opportunities in Public

Health and Research

March 16, 2016 Dr. Fely Lorenzo Healthcare Delivery System in the Philippines

Tropical Diseases in the Philippines

• Presented by Vicente Belizario, MD from the College of Public Health - University of the Philippines in the Nicanor Reyes Lecture Series held last January 20, 2015.

• In the Philippines, 66% of the pre-school age children and 67% of school age children are infected with soil-transmitted helminthiasis (ascaris, trichuris, hookworm infection) – Belizario, 2005.

Situationer

Impact on health and development

Government Initiative “War on Worms” is a nationwide de-worming campaign of the Department of Health in schools. With the aim to

improve Filipino children’s

health, chewable tablets

that will kill and flush out

the worms were handed out

to the students. Source: http://www.abs-cbnfoundation.com/bb163/bantay-bata-braces-for-war-on-worms.html#.VmWoJE-8G_w

Challenges

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