· Facilitated series of consultation meetings towards the harmonization of policies in the implementation of Environmental User’s Fee (EUF) system in each Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of Panglao, Dauis and Baclayon LGUs. There were undertaken from November 2008- September 2009. As a result, an Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the EUF ordinance was crafted in the three LGUs. A BMT-wide EUF Harmonization Workshop was also conducted in September 15-16, 2009 under the assistance of ELAC, Bohol.

· Established a BMT-Trust Fund account (from savings, donations and tour proceeds) to assure sustainability of efforts and initiatives. 2. Strict Enforcement of Environmental Laws · Provided financial and logistical counterpart support for seaborne patrolling of the three (3) PADAYON LGUs

· Conducted Panglao Island Conflict Mapping using survey method – focus group discussion (FGD) to gather issues and concern on the coastal resources in the 8 selected barangays of Panglao & Dauis. This is in line with the implementation of the soft approach on coastal law enforcement thru community-based dispute resolution.

· Facilitated training on Basic Mediation and Negotiation Skill Training in partnership with Social Action Center and the Mediators Network for Sustainable Peace, Inc. · Developed partnership with other groups (NGOs, NGAs and other resource managers) which improved joint-LGU management, policy development, law enforcement and livelihood development thus established a favorable implementation of BMT initiatives and programs 3. Promotion of Sustainable Livelihood Advocated for a community-based ecotourism (land & seabased) as a means for supplementing livelihood of marginal fisherfolks and at the same time minimizing over fishing 4. Conduct of Strategic IEC Campaigns § Facilitated and accommodated series of learning/study tours (LMP, Siargao & Dinagat Island POs and LGUs) and media visits (The Probe Team, Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist Rina Jimenez David & Kuya Kim Atienza of Matanglawin) which highlighted BMT as a haven of biodivesity and a learning destination. · Facilitated information, education & communication (IEC) and consultation for the establishment of marine protected area barangays Montana and San Roque, Baclayon.

· Facilitated IEC campaign on climate change thru barangay pulong-pulong in partnership with HNU Research Center; and during town fiesta thru video presentation and conduct of question-and-answer game for the audience.

· Developed the BMT website (www.padayonbmt.org) · Published 2 community news items of various BMT development activities to local newspapers · Advocated to 2 classes of HNU HRM students on Ecotourism of PADAYON BMT (February and August 2009) 5. Institutionalization of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation System · Conducted series of capacity-building trainings to MPA Mgt. Teams, POs and key personnel of the three LGUs to improve their knowledge and skills in coastal resource management (Peer Education & Teambuilding Training, BIOME Data Analysis Training & Basic Coastal Law Enforcement Training) · Developed partnership with DTI and GTZ through the Local Resource Economic Development (LRED) program, which was conducted as a tool to assess the economic opportunities of the three LGUs. A Memorandum of Commitment was signed last May 25, 2009 to strengthen the partnership. · Received “Special Citation” from DTI-Region VII for the support given to the promotion of local economic development in the province. Given last July 22, 2009 at ICM Activity Hall during the Sandugo Festival. · Mobilized funding for the conduct Of PADAYON BMT spatial map with technical support from USAID – FISH Project. Result is a digitized map provided to Panglao, Dauis and Baclayon and turned-over the map to Mayor Alcala, Dauis and Baclayon MPDC. 6. Operationalization of Integrated Coastal Resource Management · Participated in 4 regular meetings of Panglao Island Protected Seascape Protected Area Management Board (PIPS PAMB) · Facilitated the conduct of the mangrove planting activities. About 10,000 propagules planted in Danao and Doljo in partnership with DENR, couple Holger and Elena-Bautista Horn, HNU class and about 100 students from Cristal-E College. 7. Others: · Prepared and submitted three (3) project proposals for funding these are: Resource Mobilization for BMT Operation “Peace Building thru Information, Education and Communication for Empowering Stakeholders of BMT” (PIECES) submitted to OPAPP; “Tools for Organizational Upgrading & Resource Sustainability in BMT area” (TOURS) submitted to CANADA Fund; “PASEO Assistance for Responsible Tourism Service-Provider” (PARTS) submitted to BTO. · Initiated partnership with PBSP for the implementation of project entitled, “LINC CRM – G” European Union (EU) SPF2 – Dialogue on Governance by signing the partners of the applicant participating in the action form. · In another funding facility window of EU, similar form was signed for future partnership with CCEF. Their project was not approved. · Developed partnership with the Mediation Network for Sustainable Peace, Inc. (MedNet) and the Social Action Center (SAC) for the implementation of the “Community-based Mediation” as a tool for creatively resolving conflicts. · Funded for the participation of the Board of Trustees into different trainings & seminars to increase their awareness on the issues and solutions for better marine and coastal resource management particularly joint-effort approaches

There are 3 major programs identified in implementing the BMT Master Plan namely: (1) Integrated Management Program, (2) Livelihood Program, (3) Partnership and Resource Mobilization. These programs were implemented under the management principle of ecosystem-based and participatory approach.

I. Integrated Ecosystem Management Program

1. Harmonization of Policies

This activity is aimed at harmonizing policies and ordinances of the 3 municipalities for effective coastal law enforcement, efficient use of management resource in recognition that BMT area is a single resource unit. Under the BUILD-UP Year 2 project funded by FPE, ELAC was hired to implement this activity. Members of PADAYON BMT Mgt. Board were mobilized in the process of policy and ordinances review, in holding joint-SB session, site visits and information, education and communication (IEC). Specific cases undertaken were review of ordinances related to environmental user’s fee (EUF), mitigation of environmental impact on the site where cargo commercial vessel had ran aground, and resource use conflict management. Panglao and Baclayon has approved EUF ordinance and now in the process of writing its own implementing rules and regulations. Dauis has incorporated its EUF in the MPA ordinance.

2. Coastal Zoning

A BMT coastal zoning orientation was held in October 2008 to inform the key players of the need to ensure that all resource use activities are compatible with each other and the environment. Jointly facilitated by MBEMO and Dauis LGU, the activity was attended by NGAs personnel (DENR, BFAR), provincial (BEMO), Brgy. Captains, MAOs and MPDCs of PADAYON municipalities. As a result, a workshop to come up with a harmonized Fishery Ordinance for MACOTAPADA area, to which Panglao and Dauis are part, was held in February 2008 at Bais City, Negros Oriental.

3. Waste Management

PADAYON BMTMCI facilitated coastal and beach clean-ups of students and youth organizations. Some 150 students of Holy Name University generated 20 sacks fo non-biodegradable and recyclable waste at Doljo and Momo Beach in November 2008 while a group of 40 youth members from Doljo, Panglao gathered together to clean the vicinity of Dominguez Public Beach in January. Coordination with the municipal, barangay, and POs were done to ensure proper waste collection. Significant result of the activity is the participation of nearby resorts in the regular cleaning of the beach. Active participation by PADAYON BOT and staff during the international coastal clean-up in September was also made.

4. MPA Management

Reestablishment of two Marine Protected Areas, Tabalong and Bikin being left mismanages for almost 3 years were facilitated. Some 300 students and teachers from different schools in Tagbilaran and Dauis (University of Bohol, Dr. Cecilio Putong National Highschool, Biking Highschool) gathered together tying, installing and dropping buoys as MPA markers. Barangay Council of Tabalong, Dauis is also inspired to manage their MPA. An additional one to the already 14 established is Libaong MPA in Panglao through a concerted effort of public, private, POs and NGO partnership.

5. Regulation and Law Enforcement

Facilitation for an inquiry about the grounding of M/V San Padre Pio, a cargo ship containing thousands of cement bags at Puntod Island, Panglao in September was made. Inter-agency consultation and collaboration resulted to the conduct of assessment to determine the extent of damage to the reef and other marine habitats which amounts to Php 627,561.57 (as per assessment report, BFAR 7).

Monitoring of seaborne patrol operations to the three municipalities and allocation certain amounts as fuel support is timely done.

A site inspection in Panglao and coordination in Dauis were made as a response to EO 13 of the Governor which calls for the implementation of the 20 m easement zone.

Provision of pertinent laws and ordinances related to coastal and marine were practiced as per stakeholder request.

Members to the CRM-TWG of the Province enables us to coordinate and harmonize our activities, recommend strategies, and complement each other towards a more responsive actions to coastal resource management.

II. Sustainable Livelihood

At PADAYON BMTMCI, we believe that supplemental livelihood is one of the necessary management options to solve the problems besetting the coastal and marine resources.

1. Mariculture

The experience of Songculan Guso Farmers Association (SOGUFA) is highly commendable. From a demo project in 2004, they are able to sustain it up to the present providing supplemental income to members. Support from the other government agencies like BFAR and OPA were also accessed.

Seaweed Farming in Doljo is another alternative source of income for the community and PO members. Assistance to Doljo Panglao Fishermen Association (DOPAFIAS) in terms of document preparation, referrals and other administrative support were provided.

2. Community Ecotourism

A community ecotourism planning workshop was held last February aimed at developing a BMT Tour as an enterprise adapted by the community. As a result, and ecotourism plan was drafted, commitment to implement the plan was laid down and hopes to launch the tour on April.

3. Environmental User’s Fee/ MPA Trust Fund

One mechanism of generating funds to support conservation initiatives is through imposing fess on certain resource-use. BMT MPAs can provide possible income as it allows collection of fees for activities like snorkeling or diving in the buffer zone. Lobbying for its implementation was done that leads to Dauis LGU to come up with a ticketing system which will be realized very soon.

4. Linkage to MicroFinance Institution

Microfinancing schemes has been tapped to fund community – based livelihood projects. An orientation on Livestock Cattle Program to five barangays with PADAYON municipalities was held in January, through First Consolidated Bank Foundation, Inc. (FCBFI).

5. Bil-isan Fishermen’s Association (BIFA) Enterprise Development for Sustainable MPA Management Support Project, Bil-isan, Panglao

Strengthening the capacities of people’s organization through providing livelihood opportunity, BIFA was able to access grant from Foundation for Philippine Environment (FPE) to support their MPA management undertakings. On its completion stage, the project already has generated certain amount to cover management cost.

III. Partnership and Resource Mobilization

We at the PADAYON BMTMCI come to realize the huge value of partnership and collaboration in all our coastal resource management activities since we observed that good partners make projects successful and sustainable. We believe that the more we can engage these partners from different sectors of the community, the lighter the load will be for us and the better the chance of long term success.

1. Public Awareness, Information, Education, and Communication

To boost awareness of the youth on BMTs environmental conservation initiatives, an orientation has been done to schools like on BMTs environmental conservation initiatives, an orientation has been done to schools like Crystal-E College and Holy Name University. Once in a while, PADAYON BMT is invited to speak about its program in some school activities.

A dialogue with commercial fishers in Catarman, Dauis was held just to listen to their side and discuss their concerns.

Educators Training were conducted in December and February, respectively. The activities, which was attended by representatives from various people’s organization (POs) and local government units (LGUs) has become a venue where they were able to identify IEC concerns and develop appropriate strategies for a more effective IEC of the BMT area. A group of peer educations was also formed to do IEC activities.

Late last year, we facilitated visites fo two popular media show. Matanglawin and Probe Team hosted by prominent Kuya Kim Atienze and Cheche Lazaro. Ms. Rina Jimenez David, popular newspaper columnist was also there together with other media groups from Manila and Cebu to experience BMT and interact with its people.

A much anticipated gathering of stakeholders, the BMT Stakeholders Consultation and BMT – Business Sector Conference Workshop are two unforgettable events of September 2008. Representatives from the national and local government, private and civil society groups come together to understand and appreciate BMT, recognize each one’s role and seal each commitment to protect and conserve the BMT resources. A memorandum of agreement has been signed to formalize and strengthen commitment of working together for the conservation of BMT.

PADAYON BMT also hosted several learning visits from other groups wanting to learn from our experience with regards to CRM. These groups are coming from other NGOs, POs and government sectors. The most recent was the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) learning tour which brought together local chief executives from all over the Philippines to PADAYON to learn on our experience on alliance building.

PADAYON has also responded to a lot of invitations from its partners. Our Executive Director has attended the dive congress in Manila. We are also given the opportunity by the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) to participate on their exhibit in Cebu to showcase our initiatives and just this February, we are able to attend the “Donors Forum” in Manila hosted by the Foundation for Philippine Environment (FPE) wherein we have met a lot of potential donors and funding agencies.

2. Research and Development

Biodiversity Monitoring and Evaluation (BIOME) is being done semi-annually (April & October) together with the trained local scientist to assess the underwater status of the MPA. Data were being gathered and analyzed after it will be given back to the community. Alongside with the BIOME is the MPA Rating Survey wherein every MPA management team are also graded for their performance in the management aspect of the MPA. With this, they are able to determine future directions and enhance their management capabilities.

Two student interns from University of Utrecht. The Netherlands were here last year for a research on community based ecotourism

3. Institutionalization of the BMT Management Structure

During the gathering of stakeholders in September, a new chairperson is being installed. Hon. A. Alvin J. Uy, Mayor of Baclayon take his seat as head of the organization, following Hon. Luciano A. Bongalos of Dauis.

Regular quarter meetings of the Board of Trustees are done to discuss and update matters relating to the implementation of its programs and project. Five committees has been formed. Planning and Knowledge Mgt. IEC, Strategic Law Enforcement, Business and Resource Mobilization and the Technical Legal Advisory Group.