The Marine Management Committee was the governing body in the Apo Island prior to PAMB. The MMC has managed the island’s resources successfully for almost two decades (Raymundo, 2005). Significantly, the Marine Management Committee was involved in the drafting of the municipal ordinance that mandates to establish the marine reserve, impose surveillance, collects visitor’s fee or donations and allocates these resources for projects within the island and lastly the construction of community education center (Russ & Alcala 1999). According to White (1989), the construction and maintenance of the marine education and community center, through the efforts of MMC, was a critical factor in sustaining the enthusiasm of the residents towards the
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It is known that Apo Island MPA sprung out from the Marine Conservation and Education Program of Silliman University in 1980s headed by Dr. Angel Alcala. Through this community education program, the concept of no-take sanctuary evolved. The three years of dialogue and persuasion from Silliman University were crucial prior to implementation of the sanctuary in 1982. With the help of NGOs, the academe became an essential actor in developing a sound management program for the island’s fishing grounds in 1985. Even after the establishment of the marine protected area, Silliman University and its Marine Laboratory continued overseeing and doing research and extension work for the succeeding years. It has assisted the community in various ways, such as helping to obtain grants for building an information center, preventing construction of incompatible structures on the island, facilitating the assignment of policemen to help enforce the rules and regulations of the reserve, giving advice on the use of coral reef resources and helping in the preparation of project proposals( cite ). Another notable role of the academe was that it provides the needed technical expertise to the community in order to efficiently manage the protected …show more content…
DENR is responsible for the enforcement of rules, regulations, and guidelines on the issuance of licenses, permits, concessions, lease agreements and other privileges concerning the development, exploration, and use of marine, freshwater and brackish water resources of the country (Balgos & Pagdilao 2002). To strengthen its role and mandate in coastal resources management, DENR established the Coastal Environment Program in 1993. The program was mandated to coordinate and spearheads the department’s projects on the management of the coastal environment, the broadening of its mandate added fisheries, marine and aquatic resource concerns within the mandate of DENR (Salamanca & Luna, n.d.). The Coastal Environment Program (CEP) of DENR aims to uplift the socioeconomic condition of the country's coastal populations through the protection of the environment and the implementation of strategic interventions. These interventions include resource assessments, community organizing, information and education campaigns, and identification and establishment of impact sites and seascapes (Balgos & Pagdilao 2002). The implementation of CEP is being strengthened through the creation of Coastal and Marine Management Offices in all regional offices of DENR as
It is known that Apo Island MPA sprung out from the Marine Conservation and Education Program of Silliman University in 1980s headed by Dr. Angel Alcala. Through this community education program, the concept of no-take sanctuary evolved. The three years of dialogue and persuasion from Silliman University were crucial prior to implementation of the sanctuary in 1982. With the help of NGOs, the academe became an essential actor in developing a sound management program for the island’s fishing grounds in 1985. Even after the establishment of the marine protected area, Silliman University and its Marine Laboratory continued overseeing and doing research and extension work for the succeeding years. It has assisted the community in various ways, such as helping to obtain grants for building an information center, preventing construction of incompatible structures on the island, facilitating the assignment of policemen to help enforce the rules and regulations of the reserve, giving advice on the use of coral reef resources and helping in the preparation of project proposals( cite ). Another notable role of the academe was that it provides the needed technical expertise to the community in order to efficiently manage the protected …show more content…
DENR is responsible for the enforcement of rules, regulations, and guidelines on the issuance of licenses, permits, concessions, lease agreements and other privileges concerning the development, exploration, and use of marine, freshwater and brackish water resources of the country (Balgos & Pagdilao 2002). To strengthen its role and mandate in coastal resources management, DENR established the Coastal Environment Program in 1993. The program was mandated to coordinate and spearheads the department’s projects on the management of the coastal environment, the broadening of its mandate added fisheries, marine and aquatic resource concerns within the mandate of DENR (Salamanca & Luna, n.d.). The Coastal Environment Program (CEP) of DENR aims to uplift the socioeconomic condition of the country's coastal populations through the protection of the environment and the implementation of strategic interventions. These interventions include resource assessments, community organizing, information and education campaigns, and identification and establishment of impact sites and seascapes (Balgos & Pagdilao 2002). The implementation of CEP is being strengthened through the creation of Coastal and Marine Management Offices in all regional offices of DENR as