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JANUARY—JUNE 2007 Page 1
The Lake Mainit Chronicle is published by Lake Mainit FOCAS Management Committee with assistance from AusAID-PACAP
JANUARY—JUNE 2007 VOLUME II, ISSUE 3
The Official Publication of Lake Mainit Development Alliance
Agroforestry is one of the major project activities under the Lake Mainit Focal Community Assistance Scheme (FOCAS) Strategy. And with the aim of enhancing the capacity of F O C A S M a n a g e m e n t Committee in appraising the project proposals with an agro-forestry intervention, the lakbay-aral on agroforestry was organized and accomplished.
F ourteen participants from the Lake Mainit FOCAS Management Committee (FMC), partner NGOs and POs, and FMC Secretariat from Lake Mainit and Hinatuan Passage clusters participated in the Lakbay-Aral to
Claveria, Misamis Oriental and Lantapan, Bukidnon last February 26 to March 1, 2007. The purpose of the study tour is to visit the sites adopting agroforestry as a multiple land use technology; identify and define the technologies adopted in the areas and the processes involved in the development of agro-forestry; articulate views, observations, and appreciation of the Claveria and Lantapan land development practices; and relate participants’ practice, exposure, and familiarity on agroforestry.
The travel exposed the participants to areas where agroforestry is mature like that of the International Center for Research in Agro-forestry (ICRAF) and Landcare Foundation of the Philippines, Inc., programs in Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture Technology (MOSCAT) in Claveria, Misamis Oriental and that of Henry Binahon’s farm in Barangay Songco, Lantapan, Bukidnon.
The participants actively participated in the activities such as the orientation-lecture at ICRAF office; courtesy call at the office of Mayor Paul
Douglas S. Calingin of Municipality of Claveria; field exposure on ICRAF farming sites and technology and interview with the farmers who have successfully applied agroforestry farming technology. A wrap up session with the team of Ms. Evy Elago and Ms. Noelyn Dano culminated the participants’ visit at Claveria.
Presentation of Land Care experiences in agroforestry — assisted projects and field visits to Binahon’s Farm and to
� AusAID-Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program (PACAP) � Hassall & Associates International � Sustainable Development Solutions �
A FOCAS Joint Initiative of Province of Surigao del Norte � Province of Agusan del Norte � Lake Mainit Development Alliance (LMDA) �
The participants posed their smiles at the Center for
Lifelong Education, MOSCAT, Claveria, Misamis Oriental.
Lakbay-aral participants in an interview with the Land Care assisted direct
beneficiaries in a barangay of Claveria, Misamis Oriental where sustainable farming
practices have been applied.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
LMDA FMC a n d
P a r t n e r s c o n d u c t
Lakbay-Aral on Agro-
forestry
1
Unsa ang Agroforestry?
Ni: Forester Omar Barillo 2
FMC and PPO conduct
Project Site Appraisals 3
Partner NGOs, POs and
LGUs attend Multi
Stakeholder Meeting and
P A C A P P r o j e c t
Assessment
3
A Glimpse on PACAP
Projects in Lake Mainit 4
EFASS at a Glance
By: Emmanuel Miraballes 5
SIUFMULCO on the Go!
By: Leonora A. Mila 6
Surigao and Agusan
FOCAS Representatives
Join PMST
7
LMDA and LGU of
Mainit host 1st PSC
Meeting 2007
7
Sustainable Fisheries
Management Program for
Lake Mainit
By: Engr. Kaiser Recabo,
8
Newly Elected Congress-
men and LCE in Lake
Mainit FOCAS Area
By: Gilbert Leopoldo &
Jonathan Natonio
9
C i t i z e n s S p e a k :
PREVENT JANITOR
FISH, SAVE Lake
Mainit!
10
What LMDA Logo stands 8
� “Lakbay-Aral” continued on page 2
LMDA FMC and partners conduct Lakbay-Aral on Agroforestry
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The lakbay-aral participants during the field visit to
successful tree plantation areas in Lantapan, Bukidnon.
other successful farm nursery and tree plantation areas managed by the Land Care assisted people’s organization were some significant activities conducted during the tour at Lantapan, Bukidnon which was made possible with the assistance of Mr. Henry Binahon and Mr. Lendon Arbes’ group.
The successful lakbay-aral was assisted by the International Center for Research in Agro-forestry and Landcare Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. based in Claveria, Misamis Oriental and Lantapan, Bukidnon. □
Lakbay-Aral (from page 1)
A ng Agroforestry usa ka teknolohiya nga diin ang usa ka mag-uuma magapugas sa mga tanum pang-agricultura sama sa
lagutmon kauban sa mga kahoy ug uban pang matang sa tanum nga kapangitaan sulod lamang sa usa ka luna. Kini nga teknolohiya gihimo aron mapuslan pag-ayo ang gamit sa iyang luna ingon man pagpataas sa iyang kita gikan sa nagkalain-laing mga produkto nga iyang maani. Sa maong teknolohiya gipugngan usab ang kanunayong pag-anas sa yuta pinaagi sa pagtanum ug mga “shrubs” subay sa bakilid aron makunhuran ang pagdagayday sa tabunok nga yuta dala sa tubig ulan padulong sa ubos. Kini nga pamaagi sa pagpanguma maoy makatubag sa panginahanglan sa hamubo ug dugayng panahon.
Nagkada-iya ang klase sa agroforestry apan ang bugtong tumong lamang niini mao ang pagpreserba sa katabunok sa yuta alang sa maayong pagpanguma ug ang pagpatagamtam sa malahutayong panginabuhian alang sa mga mag-uuma aron usab makalingkawas sa tumang kalisod ug makakunhod sa pagkagusbat sa kinaiyahan. □
Unsa ang Agroforestry? ni Forester Omar C. Barillo Lake Mainit FOCAS Project Coordinator
Usa ka matang sa agroforestry diin ang mga lagutmon
sama sa kamoteng-kahoy ug mais gitanum ilalum sa
mga lubi ug Falcata.
Site Appraisal (from page 3)
The project appraisal team at Barangay. Budlingin,
Alegria, Surigao del Norte.
It is expected that the proposed projects, which will provide stripping machines for the production of abaca products from existing wild abaca; decorticating machines for production of coco coir and dust from coco husk; assorted fruits, cash crops and lacatan banana seedlings for agroforestry; and other enterprise development interventions, will give benefits to the vulnerable sector particularly the target partner People’s Organization and direct beneficiaries especially small farmers and fisherfolks. □
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�See “Multi Stakeholder” on page 9
The LGU bright boys. L-R: Mr. Nestor Monteclaro of
Santiago; Engr. RonaLd Matela of PPDO-SDN;
Mr. Joelito Senturias of Alegria and Engr. Nivard
Gonzales of PPDO-ADN on their group workshop during
the meeting.
Partner NGOs, POs and LGUs
attend Multi Stakeholder Meeting and PACAP Project
Assessment
T he representatives from partner NGOs, POs and LGUs actively
participated in the Multi Stakeholder Meeting and PACAP Project Assessment. It aims to provide proper venue to discuss the new Focal Community Assistance Scheme (FOCAS) Strategy, as well as issues and concerns arising from the Lake Mainit area. Different stakeholders, partners and beneficiaries also attended the activity held at Mainit, Surigao del Norte last February 7, 2007, facilitated by the Lake Mainit FOCAS Management Committee (FMC) and Secretariat.
Engr. Kaiser B. Recabo, Jr., LMDA Project Director presented the Lake Mainit FOCAS Strategy which consists of the Lake Mainit situation and the 2007 New FOCAS project component & targets. The FOCAS updates, 2006 accomplishments and the 2007 FMC Milestone targets were explained by Mr. Johny Natad, Assistant FOCAS Coordinator.
Updates and status of the ongoing FOCAS projects such as the Mainit Community Based Resource Management Initiatives (Mainit-CBRMI), the Sison Upland Resource Enhancement Project (SUREP) and the Enhancing Upland and Low land Farm ing Systems and Strengthening of Local Organizations (EFASS) were also presented by the implementing NGOs represented by Mr. Arnel Basnillo of AID Foundation, Ms. Jay Grace Bonotan of Caraga Consortium for Environmental Protection and
The team conducted courtesy calls with the Barangay Officials; facilitated consultations, interviews and focus group discussions with the members and officers of the target partner People’s Organization; and conducted exit conference with partner proponent NGOs.
Mr. Omar C. Barillo, the FOCAS Coordinator reported that the proponent NGOs have exerted efforts in consulting and planning with the community about the proposed project. Accordingly, these barangays are in need of projects that would help increase local and household income and provide sustainable enterprises that will develop capacity of the community in managing their own resources and its direct environment.
P roject site appraisals for the newly Lake Mainit FMC approved project proposals were
conducted in four municipalities of Lake Mainit Cluster. The appraisal team headed by Ms. Monina Hernandez, the PACAP Provincial Project Officer conducted the site appraisal in Alegria, Mainit, Kitcharao and Jabonga. FMC members, LGU representatives and partner proponent NGOs also joined in the activity. The site appraisals were made in the following date of site appraisal and barangays and target partner peoples organization:
Date of Site Appraisal & Proponents
Name of Pro-ject Proposals
Proposed Pro-ject Areas/Barangays
Target Partner People’s
Organizations
January 16, 2007 Propegemus Foundation, Inc.
People’s Livelihood Efforts in Agro-forestry and Sustainable Environment (PLEASE)
Camp Eduard, Alegria, Surigao del Norte
Camp Edward Integrated Farmers Association
Budlingin, Alegria, Surigao del Norte
Budlingin Rural Workers Association
January 23, 2007 PASCRES-Caraga
Agricultural Productivity Enhancement & Rural Enterprise Development Project
Crossing, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte
Jay Anibongan Irrigators Association
Kitcharao Communal Irrigators Inc.
Gamuton, Alegria, Surigao del Norte
Gamuton Farmers Association.
May 17, 2007 Kasanyan-gan Rural Development Foundation, (KRDFI)
Increasing Competencies of Upland Farmers for Sustainable Livelihood
Binga, Mainit, Surigao Norte
Upland Farmers Association of Binga
Bobonaon, Mainit, Surigao Norte
Bobonaon Farmers Association
Paco, Mainit, Surigao Norte
Coconut Farmers Association
May 18, 2007 Agri-Aqua Development Coalition-Mindanao
Abaca Integrated Farming System and Enterprise Development
San Pablo, Jabonga, Agusan Norte
SAFFA San Pablo Farmer and Fisher-folk Association
Bunga,Jabonga, Agusan Norte
BUNGAT Bag-ong Ugma Alang sa Kalambuan sa Tanan
Maraiging Jabonga, Agusan Norte
MAFORMACO Maraiging Forest Land Multipurpose Cooperative
� Continue “Site Appraisal” on Page 2
FMC and PPO conduct Project Site Appraisals
wild abaca; decorticating machines for
seedlings for agroforestry; and other enterprise
the vulnerable sector particularly the target partner People’s Organization and direct beneficiaries especially small farmers and
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Approved Project Title/ Project Areas Implementing Partners
Partner People's Organization Requested from PACAP
Total Counterpart (Proponent/LGU/ Beneficiaries)
1. Mainit Community Based Resource Management Initiative (Mainit CBRMI)
Brgy. Tapian, Tagbuyawan and Dayano in Mainit, Surigao del Norte
Associate for Integral Dev’t. Foundation
Tapian Developer's Association (TADEAS); Tagbuyawan Lakeshore Assocaition (TLA); Dayano Farmer's Assocation (DFA)
2,989,431.60 1,568,694.20
2. Sison Upland Resource Enhancement Project (SUREP)
Brgy. Ima, Gacepan and Mayag in Sison, Surigao del Norte
Caraga Consortium
Sison Hungos Multipurpose Cooperative (SIHUMCO)
2,999,620.00 2,128,820.00
3. Enhancing Upland and Lowland Farming Systems and Strengthening of Local Organizations (EFASS)
Brgy. San Isidro, Capayahan, and Marga in Tubod, Surigao del Norte
Alterdev Services San Isidro Lihok sa Kalabuan Inc. (S ILKA) ; Capayahan Agra r ian Beneficiaries Organization (CABO); Marga Farmers Irrigators Association
2,999,940.00 1,523,170.00
4. Sison Upland Resource Enhancement Project (SUREP) Phase II
Brgy San Isidro, Tagbayani and Tinogpahan in Sison, Surigao del Norte
Caraga Consortium
Sison Hungos Multipurpose Cooperative (SIHUMCO)
2,983,861.00 1,600,207.50
Sub-total 11,972,852.60 5,220,684.20
AGUSAN DEL NORTE SIDE (FOCAS Projects but funded under RAS)
5. Community-Based Enterprise: Effecting Community Development and Economic Empowerment in Four Brgys .in Lake Mainit
Brgy. San Roque, and Canaway in Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte and
Brgy. Cuyago and Bangonay in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte
Agri-Aqua Dev't. Coalition-Mindanao
San Roque Multipurpose Cooperative (SAROMCO); Canaway Farmer's & Fisherfolks Association (CAFFA); Cuyago Farmer's & Fishersfolks Associat ion (CUFA); Bangonay Developer's Farmers Association (BANDFA)
2,999,610.00 1,707,910.00
6. Enhancing and Protecting an Agroforestry Area through Abaca Fiber Production
Brgy. San Isidro, Santiago, Agusan del Norte
SIUFMULCO San Isidro Upland Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative (SIUFMULCO)
3,200,000.00 1,600,000.00
Sub-total 6,199,610.00 3,307,910.00
7. Mircro-Propagation Facility Establishment for Economically Important Agriculture and Forest Crops (purely RAS Project)
Brgy. Tagbuyawan, Mainit, Surigao del Norte
Surigao del Norte College of Agriculture and Technology
Mainit-Malimono Tree Farmers Association (MAMATFA)
999,552.40 595,500.00
GENERAL TOTAL 19,172,094.00 9,124,094.20
SURIGAO DEL NORTE SIDE (FOCAS funded Projects)
A Glimpse on PACAP Projects in Lake Mainit
A s of June 2007, there are seven ongoing PACAP project in the Lake Mainit FOCAS Cluster, four of which have been implementing Focal Community Assistance Scheme (FOCAS) funded projects in Surigao del Norte areas specifically at the twelve communities in the Municipalities of Mainit, Tubod and Sison. The other two ongoing PACAP-FOCAS projects in Kitcharao, Jabonga and Santiago are Responsive Assistance Scheme (RAS) funded projects. Only Surigao del Norte College of Agriculture and Technology (SNCAT) has implemented purely RAS funded project.
The PACAP Advisory Committee last June 2007 approved the Sison Upland Resource Enhancement Project II as newly approved FOCAS project for Sison, Surigao del Norte. The
Cluster has pipelined FOCAS funded projects like the People’s Livelihood Efforts in Agroforestry and Sustainable Environment for Alegria, Surigao del Norte proposed by Propegemus Foundation; Increasing Competencies of Upland Farmers for Sustainable Livelihood for Mainit, Surigao del Norte proposed by Kasangyangan Rural Development Foundation; and other pipeline RAS funded projects for Agusan del Norte side of the Lake Mainit cluster.
A total of Php 19,172,015.00 approved PACAP project grants in Lake Mainit of which Php 11,972,852.60 is funded by FOCAS for Surigao del Norte side; Php 6,199,610.00 for the Agusan del Norte side and Php 999,552.40 purely RAS funded for SNCAT.□
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expedited since AIP/BDIP formulation is fast
approaching. “This is much better now because people’s participation in governance started in the community development planning process”, Hon. Eduardo Ellorico Jr. said.
The Training on Sustainable Agriculture also contributed to the selection of farmer-beneficiaries
who are potential for technology adoption. As of this writing, ninety seven (97) farmers are preparing their farms for technology application. The women’s group are also in the process of formulating proposals and
requirements for income generating activities (IGAs) planned for livestock raising (swine fattening) using the Nature Farming Technology Systems. Said system
is suitable to their situation and needs. “Maayo ni nga pagpamuhi sa baboy kay dili moreklamo ang imong silingan kay walay baho, dili langawon ug dili pa jud magbanha ang imong baboy, mahimo pa nga
organikong abono ang pinuy-anan sa hayop,” Nanay Enrica commented.
Communal Nursery establishment is also fast tracked since seedling requirements is one of the immediate needs for farm diversification. Coconut farm intercropping is another identified need of
farmers specially in areas dominantly planted with coconuts. This activity will augment income by maximizing idle time and utilizing unused areas
under coconut trees by planting cash crops. The community identified vegetables, fruit trees and abaca as market potential crops to be integrated in their respective farms.
Coordination and networking activities with Local Government Units, Line Agencies, academic
institutions and with the LMDA are also strengthened to rectify issues and concerns in the area. The SNCAT is providing assorted forest tree seedlings for the
farmers for their agro-forestry projects.
EFFAS activities are expected to contribute FOCAS strategies in protecting the bio-diversity of
Lake Mainit. □
AAAA couple of periods bring significant
development to the beneficiaries of the project implemented in Tubod, Surigao Del
Norte dubbed as Enhancing Upland and Lowland Farming Systems and Strengthening Local Organizations (EFASS).
The main objective of the project is to generate a significant and sustainable increase in the income of
farmer-households in three (3) upland and lowland communities of Barangay Marga, Capayahan and San Isidro of this town and to empower them to significantly address their requirements for food security, shelter,
education, and other basic needs.
The project aims to facilitate the realization of some key factors that positively affect farmers’ income, particularly on the adoption of c o s t - e f f e c t i v e ,
environment-friendly and highly productive sustainable agriculture technologies and diversification of income
sources through community-based Income Generating Projects and other livelihood activities.
The main concerns of EFASS are to strengthen
organizational capacities of rural women and men to engage in collective claim-taking and management of undertakings in sustainable agriculture technology development, establishment of stable market outlets and
fair trading of their produce, and development of niche market for organic products, particularly for rice and other crops.
The participants from the three barangays of Marga, Capayahan and San Isidro actively participated in the development process led by the following Punong
Barangays: Eduardo Ellorico Jr,, Nemesio Jamero and Carmelito Arado. People’s Organizations such as SILKA of San Isidro, chaired by Mr. Lito Abao; CABO of
Capayahan headed by Mr. Leonilo Jamero; and MAFIA of Marga chaired by Mr. Bernabe Dumadag with the support of Spring Ladies Organization were also present during the activity.
One of the project’s objectives is the strengthening of local organizations to participate in the governance
process which will ensure the mobilization of LGUs and POs. At present, the three project communities are in the process of packaging community development plans to be incorporated in the Annual Investment Plan/Barangay
Development Plan (AIP/BDP) respectively. Barangay Officials suggested that the community plans should be
Participants of Community Assessment & Planning
(CAP) of Brgy. San Isidro pose after the workshop.
CAP will help finalize community plans to be
incorporated in the AIP/BDIP.
“This is much better
now because people’s
participation in
Governance started in
the community
development planning
process”.
By: Emmanuel A. Miraballes Project Coordinator-ALTERDEV
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The Central Abaca Nursery of the project at Brgy. San Isidro, Santiago, Agusan del Norte. Woman at the
right Ms. Leonora Mila, Area In-charge inspects the abaca nursery along with the SIUFMULCO
members. The nursery used the abaca waste product or residue for sprouting abaca seedlings.
M arch 28, 2007 marks a very memorable day
for the San Isidro Upland Farmers
Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SIUFMULCO).
On this day, PACAP released the One Million Three Hundred Sixty Nine Thousand One
Hundred Ninety Six Pesos and 23/100 (Php 1,369,196.23)
for the First Tranche (first eight months activities) of our ENHANCING AND PROTECTING AN AGRO
FORESTRY AREA THROUGH ABACA FIBER
PRODUCTION PROJECT.
By: Leonora A. Mila Area In-charge
April 2 Project Orientation held at CPEU Training Hall, SIUFMULCO, San Isidro, Santiago, ADN
April 7 PO M&E Meeting
April 10 Project Launching held in our Brgy. Mini Gym
April 11 Starts the construction of the Abaca Nursery and it finished on April 15
April 24 Purchase one (1) unit of personal computer
April 25 Abaca seedlings were purchased and raised in the nursery together with the 185 sacks of organic fertilizer
May 3 Values Formation Seminar
May 6 PO M&E Meeting
June 4-22 15 day OJT at JC ADI, Dona Rosario, Tubay ADN
June 18 PO M&E Meeting
June 27 Field Monitoring with Mr. Omar Barillo and PO
M&E Member □
EDITORIAL BOARD
The Lake Mainit Chronicle welcomes any suggestions, commentaries and development updates and information especially those which concern advocacy, protection and preservation of Lake Mainit ecosystem and its watershed to the Lake Mainit Development Alliance, Project Management Office, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte c/o FMC Secretariat. You may also send them to our official e-mail address at l a k e m a i n i t _ l m d a@ y a h o o . c o m . p h o r a t [email protected]. The Editorial staff reserve the right to edit any submitted articles for clarity and space.
Announcement!
We would like to invite all partners from LGUs, POs, NGOs, Academe, Business and Government Line Agencies to submit articles for July-December issue. Deadline of
submission shall be on December 14, 2007. □
• Ronald John R. Matela • Imelda P. Plaza • Jerry B. Acero •
Glenda S. Alawiran-Plaza • Emmanuel A. Miraballes •
• Felix P. Maglaque • Nivard S. Gonzales • Alberto M. Garrido •
Members
Kaiser B. Recabo, Jr.
Chairman
Omar C. Barillo Johny S. Natad
Jonathan M. Natonio Gilbert P. Leopoldo
EDITORIAL STAFF
Leonora A. Mila • Emmanuel A. Miraballes
CONTRIBUTORS
PROJECT LAUNCHING of the Enhancing & Protecting
and Agroforestry Area thru Abaca production with Engr.
Recabo, Jr. (first from left) along with the LGU and
Cooperative representatives held at CPEU Training
Center, San Isidro, Santiago, Agusan del Norte last April
10, 2007.
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mail address at
W ith the aim of encouraging the involvement of the Provincial Stakeholder
Committee (PSC) members, the PSC meetings were held at the three FOCAS clusters. Previous PSC meetings were conducted at Surigao City, Siargao Island and Bacuag, Surigao del Norte. The 1st PSC Meeting in 2007 was successfully held last January 29, 2007 at Mainit, Surigao del Norte. The LMDA with the LGU of Mainit served as the host team for the meeting.
Deliberation and approval of the four Focal Community Assistance Scheme (FOCAS) proposals was the main agenda of the meeting. Below is the list of presented proposals:
1. Coastal Resource Management Project for Melgar Bay in Municipality of Dinagat;
2. Communi t y -Based Coas ta l Resou rce
Management with Health & Livelihood Development Project in Municipality of San
LMDA and the LGU of Mainit host 1st PSC Meeting 2007 Franciso, Surigao del Norte
3. People’s Livelihood Efforts in Agro-forestry and Sustainable Environment (PLEASE) in Municipality of Alegria, Surigao del Norte
4. Agricultural Productivity Enhancement & Rural Enterprise Development in Municipalities of Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte and Alegria, Surigao del Norte.
After serious deliberation of the presented project proposals, the PSC favorably approved the four project proposals subject to the enhancement and submission of additional requirements before its presentation to PACAP Advisory Committee (PAC).
Major preparations for the February 21 to 23,2007 PACAP National Forum especially for the booth and product presentation were also discussed on the meeting. □
Surigao and Agusan FOCAS Representatives Join PMST
T he Philippines—Australia Community Assistance Program (PACAP) through its Provincial Project Officers (PPO) sponsored and facilitated the four-day
Project Management Skills Training (PMST) last January 30 to February 2, 2007 at Balanghai Hotel & Convention Center, Butuan City. Among those who attended were the Focal Community Assistance Scheme (FOCAS) Management Committee (FMC) Secretariats ; FMC Representatives and Provincial Stakeholder Committee (PSC) representatives coming from
Surigao del Norte and Agusan del Sur FOCAS clusters.
The said training aims to clarify theories, challenges and trends in community development; define the phases of project management and the processes involved; relate and articulate their own experiences in program/ project management. They also shared among themselves insights and lessons learned; clarified issues on planning, leading, organizing and controlling (PLOC) functions. Th ey a l s o i d en t i f i ed
strategies/techniques in marketing PACAP and acquired techniques on effective project proposal writing and packaging as well.
Ms. Imelda Caluen and Ms. Teresa Serrano from the Development Academy of the Philippines facilitated the training with Ms. Monina Hernandez, PPO of Surigao del Norte and Mr. Jojo Fajardo, PPO of Agusan del Sur as part of the training management team and as co-facilitators. □
PMST Participants from Surigao del Norte and Agusan del Sur FOCAS Areas
pose after the four-day training at Balanghai Hotel & Convention Center.
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SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR LAKE MAINIT
T he Sus t a i nab l e F i sher i e s Management Program for Lake Mainit will start on July 2007. The
project is a collaboration of PCAMRD-DOST, DAR/IFAD-NMCIREMP, BFAR-13, SNCAT, LMDA and LGUs in the Lake Mainit area. This project will be implemented by the Research team of Mindanao State University at Naawan led by Dr. Asuncion B. De Guzman. The fisherfolks in the area will also be involved in the projects and will be capacitated in the management of the lake. Other concerned agencies will also be in-volved in the project but their participation is on an on-call basis.
The Sustainable Fisheries Management program is the result of the capability building for effective Coastal Resource Management Training for Lake Mainit sponsored by the Philippine Australia Human Resources Development Facility (PAHRDF). This will compliment the on-going Focal Community Assistance Scheme (FOCAS) project of the Philippine Australia Community Assistance Program (PACAP) in the Lake Mainit cluster.
The project has the following long-term goals:
A. To establish a comprehensive fisheries management program to sustain its fishery resources,
B. Promote equitable access and utilization of lake resources, and
C Improve quality of life of lakeshore communities through enhanced economic well-being
The scope of Sustainable Fisheries Management Program for Lake Mainit covers a period of three years and to be implemented in
By: Engr. Kaiser B Recabo, Jr. LMDA Project Director
three components or phases, namely:
Component 1-Resource and Social Assessment (Year 1)
Phase I – Rapid Resource Appraisal (3 months)
Phase II – Comprehensive Fisheries and Stock Assessment
Component 2-Habitat Protection, Biodiversity C o n s e r v a t i o n a n d Environmental Governance (Year 2)
Component 3-Development of Sustainable FM Framework For LM (Year 3)
The opening activity started last June 26 ,2007 with the entry protocol for the Mayors in the coastal town of Lake Mainit area. The project site is the municipality of Mainit, Alegria in Surigao del Norte and the municipality of Kitcharao, Jabonga, Santiago and Tubay all of Agusan del Norte.
The training of Local Research Partners (LRP) from identified municipality was conducted on July 19-20, 2007 at the training center of Surigao del Norte College of Agriculture and Technology (SNCAT) at Magpayang, Mainit, Surigao del Note. This will capacitate the local partners in fisheries and stock assessment. The participants were the personnel of the Municipal Agriculture Office. It is part of the transfer of technology from the research team of MSU-Naawan to the local DA personnel. The data gathering from the local government unit under the Natural Resource Data Base (NRDB) is on-going and the fish stock assessment of the project will start on August 1, 2007. □
D id you know that the Lake Mainit Development Alliance (LMDA) logo stands for unity amidst diversity of the
people within Lake Mainit in their desire to reach their common goals? The clear blue waves rushing on a pristine
lake surrounded by the lush green mountainsides. The green portion of the upper part of the ensemble symbolizes the still ecologically-balanced environment in the mountains that hug the lake
while the blue portion on the lower end depicts the abundant aquatic ecosystem that inhabit this enchanting lake. The white band that is in between the green and blue portions stand for the
continued intervention and dedication of the eight (8) municipalities of Agusan del Norte & Surigao del Norte as they pursue their efforts to protect and preserve the lake and its immediate surroundings.
The intertwining of the green and white symbolizes two hands joined together, a manifestation of the cooperation between the different local townsfolk and the LMDA as they sail together and embark on a journey towards achieving a
sound environment. Just like nature, the logo follows the principle of harmony wherein one element cannot stand without the other and
the free-flow of cooperation is essential to maintain the integrity and beauty of Caraga’s pride … Lake Mainit ! □
What LMDA Logo stands for?
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Sustainable Development, and Ms. Lilagri Mae Sonajo of Alterdev Services Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Omar Barillo, FOCAS Coordinator facilitated the workshop on p rojec t assessment . A s imp le assessment tool was used and presented to identify the facilitating and hindering factors as well the strategies to solve the hindering factors on the concerned areas from the project proposal preparation, project pre-implementation, project implementation and project monitoring and evaluation.
The workshop were made by the three groups: NGOs, POs and LGUs who presented and discussed the output in the plenary. □
Multi Stakeholder (from page 3)
Group Workshop: Standing at right is FOCAS Coordinator Omar Barillo
explaining the parameters of the workshop to the partner People’s
Organizations representatives for their group workshop.
Newly Elected Congressmen and Local Chief Executives in Lake Mainit FOCAS Area
A fter the divisive May 14, 2007 National and Local Elections, newly elected District Congressmen and Local Chief Executives of the two provinces and
eight municipalities covering Lake Mainit cluster will officially took its office on July 2007.
Local Chief Executives are members of the LMDA Board of Trustees (BOT). LMDA Project Management Office will facilitate a BOT meeting soon to reorganize the BOT Officers. We hope that
this activity will institutionalize and strengthen the development of LMDA as a coordinating agency and as a strategic institution which aims for the protection and preservation of Lake Mainit and for improvement of the people’s quality of living.
The LMDA staff, the FOCAS Management Committee and the Secretariat extend their warmest congratulations to the newly elected District Congressmen, Provincial Governors and Municipal Mayors. □
PROVINCE DISTRICT CONGRESSMEN
Surigao del Norte HON. GUILLERMO A. ROMARATE, JR. Ph.D Agusan del Norte
PROVINCIAL GOVERNORS ACTION OFFICERS Surigao del Norte HON. ROBERT ACE S. BARBERS ENGR. RONALD JOHN R. MATELA Agusan del Norte HON. ERLPE JOHN M. AMANTE ENGR. NIVARD S GONZALES MUNICIPALITY MUNICIPAL MAYORS Surigao del Norte
Sison HON. LEICESTER P. FETALVERO MS. YVONNE S. BUÑE Tubod HON. CRISTINA HEMADY R. ARCILLAS, MBA ENGR. DANILO D. CINCO Mainit HON. RAMON B. MONDANO MR. RAMON DS. MONDANO Alegria HON. DOMINADOR G. ESMA MR. JOELITO S. SENTURIAS
Agusan del Norte Tubay HON. FIDEL E. GARCIA, JR. MR. RAJAMERO L. ZOLETA Santiago HON. FRANKLIN D. LIM MR. NESTOR M. MONTECLARO Jabonga HON. GLICERIO M. MONTON, JR. ENGR. RAMON R. LAGURA Kitcharao HON. ARISTOTLE E. MONTANTE MR. ROBERTO R. CALUBAG, JR.
HON. EDELMIRO A. AMANTE
By: Gilbert P. Leopoldo and Jonathan M. Natonio LMDA Administrative Staff
SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
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Citizens Speak: PREVENT JANITOR FISH, SAVE Lake Mainit!
Open letter to the Officials and Leaders of the Municipalities
surrounding Lake Mainit
The Mayors, Vice Mayors and Sanguniang Bayan Members of the Municipalities of
Mainit, Alegria, Kitcharao, Santiago, Tubay, and Jabonga:
Dear Sirs and Madams,
We, the citizens of Lake Mainit, have seen the devastating effect of the Janitor Fish to
the Rivers of Marikina and Agusan Marsh, thanks to the excellent documentation of
GMA7's i-Witness.
We can still prevent this from happening to our beloved Lake Mainit, if we act
together as one true community, as soon as possible.
We therefore appeal to your leadership to act on this potential devastation and
mobilize resources and communities to create a comprehensive community response.
The online community of Mainitnons and Surigaonons, through the Pidjanga Blog
(www.pidjanga.blogspot.com ), has identified the following possible solutions for
your consideration:
1. Comprehensive Multi-Municipality Information and Education Campaign -
Through the help of the Lake Mainit Development Alliance (LMDA), the
municipalities of Mainit, Alegria, Kitcharao, Santiago, Tubay, and Jabonga will
have a comprehensive community information and education campaign to raise
awareness about the reality of the Janitor Fish, how it can potentially destruct the
ecosystem of Lake Maint, and how the communities can prevent this.
2. Creation of Municipal Ordinances - to support the above Information and
Education Campaign, and identify sanctions to those who will be caught putting
janitor fish in the lake or in the rivers surrounding the lake.
3. Organization of Community Citizens Watch Groups - to conduct regular
surveillance activities around the lake and its tributaries.
4. Joint Surigao and Agusan Provincial Surveillance - to conduct province-wide
inspections of Pet Fish Stores and disallow the sale of Janitor Fish.
We trust in you.
Citizens of Lake Mainit
Posted at: http://pidjanga.blogspot.com/2007/08/citizens-speak-prevent-janitor-fish.html