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(0399912) Establishing Baseline Data for the
Conservation of the Critically Endangered
Isabela Oriole, Philippines
Joni T. Acay and Nikki Dyanne C. Realubit
In cooperation with:
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CLP PROJECT ID (0399912) Establishing Baseline Data for the
Conservation of the Critically Endangered Isabela Oriole, Philippines
PROJECT LOCATION AND DURATION:
Luzon Island, Philippines
Provinces of Bataan, Quirino, Isabela and Cagayan
August 2012-July 2014
PROJECT PARTNERS:
∗ Mabuwaya Foundation Inc., Cabagan, Isabela
∗ Department of Natural Sciences (DNS) and Department of Development
Communication and Languages (DDCL), College of Development
Communication and Arts & Sciences, ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY-Cabagan,
∗ Wild Bird Club of the Philippines (WBCP), Manila
∗ Community Environmental and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Aparri,
CENRO Alcala, Provincial Enviroment and Natural Resources Office
(PENRO) Cagayan
∗ Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park,
CENRO Naguilian, PENRO Isabela
∗ PASu Quirino Protected Landscape, PENRO Quirino
∗ PASu Mariveles Watershed Forest Reserve, PENRO Bataan
∗ Municipalities of Baggao, Gonzaga, San Mariano, Diffun, Limay and
Mariveles
PROJECT AIM:
Generate baseline information for the conservation of the Critically Endangered
Isabela Oriole.
PROJECT TEAM:
Joni Acay, Nikki Dyanne Realubit, Jerwin Baquiran, Machael Acob
Volunteers: Vanessa Balacanao, Othniel Cammagay, Reymond Guttierez
PROJECT ADDRESS:
Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc. Office, CCVPED Building, ISU-Cabagan Campus,
Garita Heights, Cabagan, Isabela, Philippines, 3328
EMAIL:
DATE OF REPORT SUBMISSION: 30 August, 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 5
Summary 5
Introduction 6
Project team members and volunteers 8
Section 2
Aim and objectives 12
Methodology 12
Outputs and results 15
Achievements and impacts 19
Section 3
Conclusions 22
Problems encountered and potential solutions 23
In the future 24
Section 4
Appendix A: Oriole survey form 26
Appendix B: Habitat analysis form 27
Appendix C: Income and expenditure 28
Appendix D: Encounter data for Oriolus isabellae 29
Appendix E. Habitat data for the transects 30
Appendix F. Species survey photos 32
Appendix G. Threats facing the species 33
Appendix H. IEC campaign photos 35
Appendix I. IEC campaign - Pre-campaign assessment data 36
Appendix J: IEC Campaign - Post-campaign assessment data 42
Appendix K: Proceedings to seminar-workshop 48
Appendix L: Article at Animal Scene 69
Appendix M: Acay et al., (in prep.) abstract 70
Bibliography 71
Address list and web links 72
Distribution list of proceedings for seminar-workshop 73
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Acknowledgements
The success of the ORIS Project would have not been made possible
without the support and participation of our project advisers,
partners, colleagues, families, volunteers and the members of the
team. The Project team owes its thanks to the funding support of the
Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP), the Mabuwaya
Foundation, Inc. (MFI) for being our mentor since the beginning of
the project conceptualization, lending their technical assistance and
providing office space for the team, to Mr. Merlijn van Weerd and Dr.
Carmela Española for being our advisers providing basic and crucial
information in the project management and implementation, the
participation of the faculties and students of the Department of
Development Communication and Languages (DDCL) in our
campaign activities most especially to Dr. Myrna Cureg and Prof.
Antonia Bagunu. We would also like to acknowledge the constant
support from our partners in the government organizations for
endorsing and assisting in our field surveys, campaign activities and
workshops: (arranged by location from north to south) to all the
municipal and barangay (brgy) local government units of Brgys. Ipil
and Tapel, Gonzaga, Brgy. Sta, Margarita, Baggao, Brgys. Dibuluan
and San Jose, San Mariano, Brgy. Baguio Village, Diffun, Brgys.
Lamao and Duale, Limay and Brgys. Alas-asin and Malaya, Mariveles
and to all the regional, provincial and field offices of the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources (Cagayan Valley Regional
Office, provincial offices in Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino and Bataan,
field offices of Aparri, Alcala and Naguilian) and the Protected Area
Superintendent Officers and Staff of Northern Sierra Madre Natural
Park, Quirino Protected Landscape, and Mariveles Watershed Forest
Reserve.
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Special thanks also to all our local guides in all sites and the following
volunteers in the field: to Vanessa Balacanao, Othniel Cammagay,
Jerwin Baquiran and Reymond Guttierez for dedicating their time
and effort in helping implement all project activities, to Mark Jason
Villa for assisting in our reconnaissance fieldwork and to Sylvia and
Tonji Ramos for assisting in the culminating seminar-workshop and
site-visit, for writing an article about the project, and the last three
people for allowing us to use their pictures in our education
campaign.
And finally, but in no way the least, the constant support from the
families of the team members who gave us words of
encouragement, professional advice and moral support.
The project would not have been a success without them. Thank you.
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Section 1:
Summary
Out of nine historical sites in four provinces of Luzon, populations of
the Isabela Oriole were confirmed in only two provinces (Cagayan
and Isabela). Sites of presence include Ipil (Gonzaga, Cagayan),
Mansarong (Baggao, Cagayan), Ambabok, Dunoy Lake and
Diwagden Creek (San Mariano, Isabela). They were observed in
edge habitats of small patches of degraded secondary growth
forest beside vast agricultural areas. Habitat destruction, in the form
of lowland forests conversion to agricultural areas, is believed to be
the main threat to the species.
To assess the initial awareness and attitude of local communities to
Isabela Oriole conservation, a pre-campaign survey was performed.
The Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign was
then formally launched by conducting programs in schools in the
three muncipalities where the species is present. Posters, flyers and
leaflets were distributed to different stakeholders in all sites. The post-
campaign assessment show that the awareness of local communities
for the species is greater than before the campaign started.
A one-day multi-stakeholder seminar-workshop was held to
disseminate results of the project. Government laws regarding
environment protection was also discussed. These provided basis for
the participants to draft guidelines for a conservation action plan for
the Isabela Oriole.
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Introduction
The Philippines is a global conservation priority due to its high
endemic species diversity and levels of threat (Myers et al, 2000).
Once covered in large tracts of intact tropical forests, the island of
Luzon has <25% of its original forests left. The Isabela Oriole, Oriolus
isabellae, is found only on this island and is one of these least known
bird species (BirdLife International, 2011).
The Isabela Oriole is listed as a Critically Endangered species (IUCN,
2011) based on the precautionary estimate of its population size.
Specifically, it has been historically recorded in six municipalities in
four provinces of Luzon(Figure 1): Mariveles and Limay (Bataan),
Gonzaga and Baggao (Cagayan), San Mariano (Isabela), and Diffun
(Quirino). Within these municipalities are 7 sites that are Important Bird
Areas (BirdLife International, 2011) and characterized by having
lowland secondary forests and remnants of primary forests.
Though believed to be common in the past, the present low number
of encounters of this species suggests that it is now rare with a patchy
distribution (Collar, 1998; BirdLife International, 2001). The recent
sightings of Isabela Oriole in Quirino and Cagayan in the 1990’s have
not been verified since it was reported. The last records in Bataan
and Gonzaga date back to 1947 and 1960, respectively. But a pair
was positively identified in San Mariano, Isabela last 2003 and 2004
(Van Weerd and Hutchinson, 2004). There is only a handful of
information about the Isabela Oriole. Hence, baseline and current
information on the species is urgently needed as basis for
conservation measures.
This project conducted bird surveys, habitat analysis, and key-
informant interviews to verify the presence in its historical sites and
generate information on its current distribution, population size,
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habitat characteristics and threats. Then an IEC campaign was
launched through a school program consisting of lectures, puppet
shows and games conducted on three sites where the Isabela Oriole
was verified.
Throughout the project, linkages and partnerships were formed
between the CLP team and stakeholders. Primarily, Mabuwaya
Foundation was instrumental in helping with the logistics and
execution of project activities. The Department of Development
Communication and Languages (DDCL) was the team’s main
partner in the IEC activities. Linkages between the municipalities
where the species was present were also forged. Also, the local
offices of Department of Environmental and Natural Resources were
unequivocal about their support for the project. Wild Bird Club of the
Philippines members donated binoculars for the local stakeholders.
Nearing the end of the project, a seminar-workshop was organized
to disseminate our findings to highlight Isabela Oriole conservation.
Representatives of different stakeholders (local government units,
non-government organizations, and local residents) attended the
meeting and were able to produce a set of guidelines for
conservation of the Isabela Oriole. This included identifying pre-
emptive measures and strategies that if followed can produce a
comprehensive species conservation action plan. This will hopefully
lead to better protection of forests and biodiversity, with Isabela
Oriole as the flagship species, not only for Isabela province but for
the Cagayan valley region.
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Figure 1. Map of Luzon, Philippines showing 7 points of historical distributionof O.
isabellae (1)Ipil (2) Tapel (3) Mansarong (4) Molino farm (5)Diffun (6) Lamao River
(7)Mariveles (taken from BirdLife International, 2001).
Project team members and volunteers
Joni T. Acay, Team leader, 26 y.o., MS Environmental Science student
Joni is now currently employed by Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc. as a
Biodiversity Specialist. Her responsibilities include conducting
biodiversity surveys in Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park and
designing print materials for their Communication, Education and
Public Awareness campaign. As project team leader, she managed
over-all project operations by handling all logistics preparation and
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stakeholder coordination. She led the Oriole surveys, recorded new
information on species behavior and distribution and trained
volunteers in species and habitat survey methodology. She was also
primarily responsible for taking Isabela Oriole pictures, calls and
videos. She was also instrumental in the streamlined design of all IEC
campaign materials and provided technical support for the
interviews. She also trained volunteers and younger team members in
giving formal presentations (i.e. thesis defense, seminar-workshop
presentations).
Nikki Dyanne C. Realubit, Co-leader, 27 y.o., MS Wildlife Studies
candidate
Dyanne is currently a Research Assistant at University of the
Philippines-Los Baños for the project “Gut contents analysis of small
non-volant mammals in Mt. Banahaw”. Her responsibilities include
performing trapping surveys, data analysis and report submission to
National Research Council of the Philippines. As project co-leader,
she mainly handled the financial end of logistics and field operations
in Bataan. Aside from performing the requisite bird and habitat
surveys, she also gave in depth instruction to the two BS Biology
volunteers for their Isabela Oriole related thesis. She was head
facilitator for the seminar-workshop for coming up with guidelines for
the Isabela Oriole conservation action plan.
Jerwin R. Baquiran, 22 y.o., BS Development Communication
graduate
Jerwin recently graduated with a BS Development Communication
degree. Together with Reymond, he performed community
interviews and designed print materials for the IEC campaign. He also
performed and presented in the launching of IEC campaign in
schools. He also gave presentations on conservation during local
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government units (LGU) consultations. He also photo-documented
project activities in the IEC campaign. Their BS Development
Communication undergraduate thesis entitled “Awareness and
Attitude towards Isabela Oriole (Oriolus isabellae) and its
conservation by the local people in selected communities in
Cagayan and Isabela” won over-all for the Best Thesis award in
Isabela State University for Academic Year 2013-2014.
Machael B. Acob, 22 y.o., BS Development Communication graduate
Machael was part of the original team that was created for the
project. He helped with the initial work for designing the poster and
the pre-campaign assessment survey material. Shortly after, due to
personal and financial constraints, he was unable to participate in
the project activities. His project responsibilities were transferred to
another student volunteer - Reymond Guttierrez.
Reymond P. Guttierez, 22 y.o., BS Development Communication
graduate
Reymond also recently graduated with a BS Development
Communication degree. Together with Jerwin, he performed
community interviews and designed print materials for the IEC
campaign. He also performed and presented in the launching of IEC
campaign in schools. He also gave presentations on conservation
during local government units (LGU) consultations. He also photo-
documented project activities in the IEC campaign. Their BS
Development Communication undergraduate thesis entitled
“Awareness and Attitude towards Isabela Oriole (Oriolus isabellae)
and its conservation by the local people in selected communities in
Cagayan and Isabela” won over-all for the Best Thesis award in
Isabela State University for Academic Year 2013-2014.
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Vanessa L. Balacanao, 23 y.o., BS Biology graduate
Vanessa graduated with a BS Biology degree from Isabela State
University last 2013. Together with Othniel, she performed Isabela
Oriole and other bird species surveys for the sites in the provinces of
Cagayan and Isabela. She also was involved in the habitat analysis
surveys and threat to the species observations. For her BS degree, she
was able to submit the thesis manuscript entitled “Comparison of
rarity of Isabela Oriole (Oriolus isabellae) in three sites of Cagayan
Valley”.
Othniel G. Cammagay, 23 y.o., BS Biology graduate
Othniel graduated with a BS Biology degree in 2013 and is now
taking Education units at Isabela State University. Together with
Vanessa, he performed Isabela Oriole and other bird species surveys
for the sites in the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela. He also was
involved in the habitat analysis surveys and threat to the species
observations. For his BS degree, he was able to submit the thesis
manuscript entitled “Habitat associations of Isabela Oriole (Oriolus
isabellae) in three sites of Cagayan Valley”.
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Section 2:
Aim and Objectives
The general aim of the project was to generate baseline information
as a basis for the conservation of the Isabela Oriole with the goal of
promoting it as a flagship species for the conservation of biodiversity
in Isabela Province. Specifically, the project objectives were to:
1. Estimate the population size of Isabela Oriole in all sites with
historical records of the species and characterize its habitat and
map its distributional range;
2. Identify the status and threats to the species and its habitat;
3. Develop an awareness and education program for the local and
regional communities, targeting those living near the species’
habitat;
4. Organize a culminating workshop with local stakeholders to
communicate results of the project and discuss follow-up activities as
to the protection of the species and its habitat.
Methodology
Objective 1: Estimate population size of Isabela Oriole in all sites with
historical records of the species and characterize its habitat and
map its distributional range
Preliminary information on presence of Isabela Oriole was gathered
by interviewing key informants including local residents, hunters,
farmers and government officials. Aside from the seven historical sites
stated in Birdlife International (2001), we included the Ambabok site
from Van Weerd and Hutchinson (2004) and Dunoy Lake near
Ambabok as reported by British student Anthony Lowney who
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studied the Isabela Oriole early 2012 as part of his MS degree. The list
of sites is outlined in Table 1.
Table 1. Historical and locality sites of the Isabela Oriole
Locality Site Year* Sitio Barangay Municipality Province Source
(1) Ipil 1960 Ipil Gonzaga Cagayan Collar et al., 1999
(2) Tapel 1960 Tapel Gonzaga Cagayan Collar et al., 1999
(3) Mansarong 1994 Mansarong Sta.
Margarita
Baggao Cagayan Van der Linde,
1995
(4) Molino Farm 1894 Unknown San Mariano Isabela Whitehead, 1899
(5) Diffun 1993 Baguio
Village
Diffun Quirino Gamauf and
Tebbich, 1995
(6) Lamao River 1947 Ariada/
Arsenal
Duale/
Lamao
Limay Bataan Gilliard, 1950
(7) Mariveles 1902 Tarak/
Baclain
Alas-asin/
Malaya
Mariveles Bataan McGregor, 1903
(8) Ambabok 2012 Ambabok Dibuluan San Mariano Isabela Van Weerd and
Hutchinson,
2004;
A. Lowney
pers.com, 2012
(9) Dunoy Lake 2012 Dunoy Dibuluan San Mariano Isabela A. Lowney
pers.com, 2012
(10) Diwagden
Creek
new Diwagden San Jose San Mariano Isabela Undocumented,
Mario Sotto, Jr
(local guide)
pers. com., 2013
*Last documented
For the species survey, variable line distance transect sampling was
performed. Playback of Isabela Oriole calls was performed to
increase the probability of locating the species. Every encounter of
the three Oriole species - Isabela Oriole (Oriolus isabellae), White-
lored Oriole (Oriolus albiloris) and Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus
chinensis) was noted down together with the number of individuals,
the perpendicular distance to the transect, height of perch branch
and activity and movement if applicable. Habitat characterization
and environmental data was gathered at every 400m mark.
Parameters for habitat were collected to determine the floral aspect,
forest age and structure, topography and the presence of
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anthropogenic disturbance. These include identifying the most
dominant trees, measuring ground, understorey and canopy cover,
estimating distances to water bodies, forest edge and nearest
community, and noting the presence of key species such as pioneer
plants, rattan, crops or lianas.
Objective 2: Identify the status and threats to the species and its
habitat
Any observable threats to the species and its habitat were noted
and documented with pictures, videos or interview statements.
Objective 3: Develop an awareness and education program for the
local and regional communities, targeting those living near the
species’ habitat
A needs assessment survey was first conducted in local communities
to identify their initial knowledge and attitude on issues concerning
the conservation of the Isabela Oriole. The results of which have
been incorporated into the design of campaign materials (posters,
flyers, leaflets, t-shirts, and radio plugs). The pre-campaign awareness
and attitude of local communities was then assessed through
interviews. The campaign was officially launched by a program of
lectures, puppet shows and games conducted in selected schools
near the sites where the Isabela Oriole was sighted. A post-
campaign assessment was then conducted five months from
campaign launching.
Objective 4: Organize a culminating workshop with stakeholders to
communicate results of the project and discuss follow-up activities as
to the protection of the Isabela Oriole and its habitat
A seminar-workshop was held to disseminate the project results to
various stakeholders. A resource person from the DENR provided
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information on environmental laws and policies. During the workshop,
this information was integrated with the baseline data on the Isabela
Oriole to form a set of guidelines as basis for the species conservation
action plan of the different sites.
Output and Results
Output and Results 1
A total of 20 encounters (Table 2) of the Isabela Oriole were
recorded in Ipil, Mansarong, Ambabok and Dunoy Lake (Figure 2). A
new site for the species was discovered, that is, Diwagden Creek, in
San Mariano, Isabela.
Table 2. Oriole species encounters per site
Locality Site, Municipality Total
transect
length
(km)
Total number of encounters
(total number of individuals)
O.
isabellae
O.
albiloris
O.
chinensis
(1) Ipil, Gonzaga 6.4 1 (2) 0 6 (8)
(2) Tapel, Gonzaga 1.2 0 0 1 (1)
(3) Mansarong , Baggao 12.4 13 (27) 0 3 (4)
(4) Molino Farm, San Mariano 0 0 0 0
(5) Diffun 14.4 0 0 0
(6) Lamao River, Limay 15.6 0 7 (8) 5 (9)
(7) Mariveles 8.8 0 0 4(5)
(8) Ambabok, San Mariano 8.0 1 (2) 13 (16) 0
(9) Dunoy Lake, San Mariano 7.6 2 (3) 1 (1) 2 (4)
(10) Diwagden Creek, San Mariano 5.6 3(4) 0 4 (6)
Total 80.0 20 (38) 21 (25) 25 (37)
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Figure 2. Locality sites with Isabela Oriole encounters are shown in yellow
dots and unverified sites in red dots. Numbers correspond to site names in
Table 2.
The Isabela Oriole appears to prefer edge habitats along second
growth or regenerating forests (Figure 3). Analysis shows that their
habitats are characterized by natural and anthropogenic
disturbance, crops, tree stump and dead standing trees. Trees are
below 10m high with fruiting trees and Ficus. On the other hand, the
White-lored Oriole prefers old growth forest with high canopy cover
and large trees while the Black-naped Oriole in habitats away from
forest edges and associated with villages.
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Figure 3. Canonical Correspondence Analysis biplot of 3 Oriole
species and 35 habitat variables using Paleontological Statistics
Software (PAST)
Output and Results 2
Habitat destruction was observed to be biggest threat to the Isabela
Oriole. Illegal logging and collection of forest products are still
rampant in sites in Isabela, despite them being found within a
protected area. Additionally, the sites in Baggao and Gonzaga are
found on public lands where remaining lowland forests are
extensively converted to agricultural lands. Hunting was practiced in
all sites but not of the target species. Resource competition between
the Isabela and White-lored Oriole was not directly observed but can
only be inferred. Data show that where both species occur, there are
fewer Isabela Oriole observations and no records in one site where
White-lored Oriole is apparently common (Table 2).
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Output and Results 3
The IEC campaign was launched in three schools in Ipil, Mansarong
and San Mariano. At least 1 consultation meeting was held in all sites
with the local government, the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources and local residents. Various forms of campaign
materials were produced and distributed to target audience at key
sites: 150 flyers and 1500 posters both in three languages, 2 one-
minute radio plugs in two languages broadcasted through 2 local
radio stations, 100 t-shirts and 2000 leaflets in two languages.
Output and Results 4
A total of 32 participants attended the culminating seminar-
workshop on September 11, 2013, with representatives from local
communities, government units, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources offices from Cagayan and Isabela sites, ISUC,
Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc. and Wild Bird Club of the Philippines. A
set of guidelines for producing a draft of a conservation action plan
was developed. A site-visit to Mansarong was organized the next
day. Copies of the proceedings were distributed to all offices.
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Achievements and Impacts
Survey of the species
The encounter data from the field survey, including photographic
and audio recordings of the Isabela Oriole, verify the presence of the
species in now just a few sites in Luzon. The range of the species has
severely contracted. This makes it more important to focus on the
identified sites to gather more conservation-relevant information
(daily behavior and movement patterns, breeding and reproductive
cycle) for the species and use this information to develop the
appropriate conservation measure for each site. In particular, the
local government of Baggao and the DENR field office have asked
for a technical assistance from the team to help their plans to
declare a critical habitat in the municipality to provide legal
protection to core habitat areas of the Isabela Oriole. This is timely in
that the Mansarong site seems to have the largest and most stable
population based on the number and regular frequency of
individuals encountered there. Also, there was a juvenile bird seen in
this site in June 2013 that indicates a successful breeding pair. On the
other hand, the provincial mayor of San Mariano has expressed their
plans of including the Isabela Oriole as an attraction for their
ecotourism plans. The team was also asked for information regarding
this matter.
Another notable observation of the Isabela Oriole is its partly
frugivorous diet, in addition to feeding on insects that was first
documented in 2004 by van Weerd and Hutchinson and observed
also during the field survey. Six individuals were seen feeding on
Macaranga and Ficus.
Results of our survey also support the known elevational distribution of
the Isabela Oriole. We have observed the species from181m to
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404masl only. This information will help further strengthen the efforts to
conserve lowland forests which are usually the first areas being
degraded.
Based on our findings, we recommend that aside from the current
criteria Critically Endangered C2a(i,ii) for IUCN RedList ver 3.1, the
following criteria be added: A1a (An observed, estimated, inferred or
suspected population size reduction of ≥ 90% over the last 10 years or
three generations, whichever is the longer, where the causes of the
reduction are clearly reversible AND understood AND ceased, based
on (and specifying) any of the following: (a) direct observation.
We were also able to obtain good photographs of the three Oriole
species, good quality videos and new recordings of the calls, which
will be useful for identification for future studies. All these is stored in a
database that is currently being managed by the team leader and
co-leader in partner with a local non-government organization, the
Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc.
IEC campaign and culminating seminar-workshop
The budding awareness of local communities about the Isabela
Oriole shows the potential of our campaign in disseminating
information on the conservation of the species. There are more
reports from local residents of San Mariano of potential new locality
sites for the Isabela Oriole; two were verified in the field survey in 2013
and early 2014. The active participation of the community, local
government units and the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR) officials in the field survey and campaign activities
indicates a wide support for the project. This also helps in the
sustainability of the project. In recent consultation meetings, the local
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government of Baggao and the DENR field office actively wants to
protect the habitat of the Isabela Oriole in their municipality.
Preparations are underway and resources are being secured.
The team has presented the results and activities of the project in two
national conservation symposia to communicate with
conservationists, scientists and other environmental organizations
working in the country and promote a wider reach of the project.
Also, we were invited to participate in an annual bird festival to
promote interest from bird watchers to visit our sites. There have been
a few of them that have gone to some of our sites, more consistently
to Mansarong in Baggao. This could have contributed to the more
pro-active support of its local government to the conservation of the
species. The local government of San Mariano also invited the team
to give a lecture to high school students in the municipality about our
conservation efforts as part of their annual celebration of the Save
Sierra Madre Day. We hope to have sparked their interest and
encouraged them to contribute to these conservation efforts on the
ground.
CLP team capacity building
Furthermore, the project has become a venue to train
undergraduate students of Isabela State University as future
conservationists, both in the field of conservation biology and
education and outreach campaign. Two of our volunteers were
awarded the best undergraduate thesis not only among contenders
from their campus but also university-wide, for the academic year
2013-2014.
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Conclusions
We have verified that there are extant populations or subpopulations
of Isabela Oriole in Ipil (Gonzaga, Cagayan), Mansarong (Baggao,
Cagayan), Ambabok and Dunoy Lake (San Mariano, Isabela). We
were also able to add a new locality site to the list, that is Diwagden
Creek (San Mariano, Isabela). A total of 20 encounters of the Isabela
Oriole have been recorded. We also observed that the species is
partly frugivorous in diet and at there is at least one breeding pair in
Mansarong. Our habitat analysis indicate that they are associated to
regenerating or early second growth lowland forests. And the biggest
threat we’ve observed is the vulnerability of its habitat to
degradation or destruction.
These baseline information were properly documented in different
sites through the bird survey data and notes, photographs, videos,
audio recordings and interview notes. The information gathered has
been communicated to the different local stakeholders of the
project, most especially to the local government units, the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources offices and the
local residents. This was achieved through an intensive IEC campaign
also involving the stakeholders as partners in disseminating the
information. Furthermore, guidelines were formulated during the
multi-stakeholder culminating workshop and the urgency to protect
the habitat of the Isabela Oriole was identified.
Problems encountered and potential solutions
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Proposed method testing and calibrating
The field methodology in the original proposal had to be redesigned,
after testing it in the field. Instead of using playback at designated
point count stations, it was more efficient to do playbacks along the
transect to increase the probability of locating the species.
Security in the field
All necessary permits should be acquired to safeguard the team on
the field. However, unforeseen events may occur, causing field work
to be postponed or in one case, the team had to retreat, especially
around the time of the national election.
Schedule of activities
Activities like the species survey in two sites and local consultation
with LGUs and other stakeholders have not followed the proposed
schedule. This is due to the period of the national elections which
was not included when the proposal was made. The time frame
around such events is unpredictable. Project design should consider
available time of volunteers and such events including festivities and
holidays of different stakeholders.
Language barrier
Although local residents understand the national language, it is more
efficient to converse with them using their native or local dialect.
Hence it was important to have at least one volunteer in the team
that could do so.
Volunteer capacity and availability
ORIS Project
Page | 24
Considerable amount of effort and time was put into training the
undergraduate team members and student volunteers for the
project. Project timeline should consider difference in skills for
implementation of the activities. Also, if necessary, training/courses in
scientific basic skills (i.e. writing and data analysis) should be
undertaken. Also, since all members of the team are unpaid
volunteers, students and with part-time jobs at that, it was difficult to
sustain their dedication to implement the activities timely. Members
of the team should also consider and be guided to look for funds
that can contribute to a minimal amount of honorarium. Furthermore,
the project was formed under no established management system
and the team members have limited experience on that. Hence, it
helped that the project had partners that supported and gave
critical advice for the success of the project. However, it could have
helped more if the project was under an established organization to
maintain the proper reporting and communication system.
In the future
Declaration of critical habitat in Mansarong
The Muncipality of Baggao has requested the assistance in declaring
the Isabela Oriole site a Critical Habitat. The first meeting to start the
process was on July 8, 2014. They have already identified a potential
site and mapped the area. Additional funds to start the new project
is now being secured.
Ecotourism in San Mariano
The Municipality of San Mariano has proposed a collaboration to
develop an ecotourism package for seeing the Isabela Oriole and
another Critically Endangered species, the Philippine Crocodile.
Future ecological studies
ORIS Project
Page | 25
Quarterly monitoring surveys of the Isabela Oriole will be conducted
by Joni Acay as the team leader under the Mabuwaya Foundation.
Also, said surveys will determine if the populations in three adjacent
sites in San Mariano, Isabela (Ambabok, Dunoy Lake and Diwagden
Creek) interact and belong to a single population. Based on the
results of this study, new sites will be surveyed. Further studies looking
at the effect of resource competition between 2 forest-dwelling
oriole species will also be conducted. Presentation of the results in
international conferences, pending acceptance, will be done in the
coming year. Results of the study will be transferred to BirdLife
International and IUCN Bird Specialist Group through a scientific
publication.
ORIS Project
Page | 26
Section 4:
Appendices
Appendix A: Oriole survey form
ORIS Project
Page | 27
Appendix B: Habitat analysis form
ORIS Project
Page | 28
Appendix C. Income and expenditure
Itemized expenses
Total CLP
requested
(USD)
Total CLP
used
(USD)
PHASE I - PROJECT PREPARATION
Administration
Communications (telephone/internet/postage) 300.00 358.09
Field guide books, maps, journal articles and other printed
materials 225.00 609.60
Insurance and medical supplies 165.00 149.83
Visas and permits (Permit application is required when
conducting research within natural parks.) 17.00 1.93
Team training (Transportation, food and supplies for the CLP
workshop for the team) 88.00 87.55
Reconnaissance
Reconnaissance (Includes transportation, daily allowance,
guide and porterage fees, and budget for village consultations) 1,312.00 689.33
PHASE II - IMPLEMENTATION EXPENSES
Equipment
Scientific/field equipment and supplies (Please detail: Includes
Binoculars, Global Positioning System device, Spotting scope,
Sound recorder, Speaker,Cameras, Laptop)
2,600.00 3,772.13
Photographic equipment (Please detail: Includes equipment
accessories, rain covers for all) 150.00 136.15
Camping equipment (Please detail main items: Includes Tents,
tarps, sleeping bags, cooking set, headlamps) 668.00 573.80
Project implementation
Food for team members and local guides 2,590.00 2,070.35
Travel and local transportation (7 sites at average of 12 trips
each, each trip at an average cost of 12USD) 1,030.00 1,159.71
Outreach/education activities and materials (Please detail:
Includes printing of posters, flyers, leaflets, t-shirts, fans,
production of radio plug, IEC campaign launching program,
pre and post campaign assessment interviews)
4,167.00 4,031.12
Other (Guide/porterage fee for 110-person-days ) 700.00 630.90
Workshop
Workshop (Please detail: Includes Food, transportation, rent for
facilities and equipment, workshop materials) 675.00 504.66
PHASE III - POST-PROJECT EXPENSES
Administration
Administration 50.00 7.23
Report production and results dissemination 250.00 284.03
Total 14,987.00 15,066.40
Scan of the receipts: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rdh5ue3u21mdb77/0399912_Receipts.docx
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0
3
0
2
0
3
2
1
0
3
1
1
3
0
0
0
50
1
0
50
9
6
3
10 0
15 0
40 0
20
93 .6 7
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
2
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 3
1
Code
Elev
Arch_A
Arch_B
Arch_C
Arch_D
Ht<6
Ht6-10
Ht>10
DBH<16
DBH16-
32DBH32-
64DBH>64
FlTrees
FrTrees
NatDead
TreesAnthDea
dTreesGrMoist
GrCov
UndCov
CanCov
Layers
DistWat
DistEdg
DistVil
AvgSlope
AvgPW
Crops
Lianas
Pioneer
Stump
Bamboo
Palmae
Ficus
Rattan
Dipteroca
rpORIS
ORAL
ORCH
LDA
R_
1F
38
9
0
3
2
0
0
1
4
30
6
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
90
83 .6 7
4
10
00
40 0
10
00
1
5
50 .6 7
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
3
0
LDA
R_
1G
3
85
1
0
1
1
0
0
3
1
2
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
10
10 0
94 .6 7
3
50
1
0
10
00
24 .3 3
53 .6 7
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
0
LDA
R_
2B
2
95
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
10 0
10
62 .6 7
1
10
00
50 0
10
00
2
6
19 8
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
LDA
R_
2C
2
82
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
10 0
50
5
5
1
10
00
50 0
10
00
9.
33
14 4
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
LDA
R_
2D
2
57
3
2
0
0
0
2
3
6
4
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
7
5
25
89 .3 3
3
50
10 0
50 0
13 .3 3
12 3.
33
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
LDA
R_
3A
1
81
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
3
1
0
0
2
0
0
5
0
50
1
0
50 .3 3
2
50
10 0
10 0
9.
33
40 .3 3
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
LLA
R_
2C
7
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
50
0
0
0
0
10 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
LLA
R_
2E
5
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
70
2
5
0
50 0
0
1.
67
10 0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
MA
AT
_1
E
37
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
9
1
0
3
2
0
2
0
10
1
0
81 .3 3
2
0
50 0
10
00
1
4
19 3.
33
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
MM
BA
_1
A
25
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
90
0
7
0
1
50 0
50 0
50 0
5
44 .3 3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
MM
BA
_1
C
33
2
0
3
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
50
1
0
54 .3 3
2
20 0
10 0
50
2.
33
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
SM
DA
_1
E
24
5
1
1
1
2
0
3
2
15
6
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
5
8
0
90
2
0
10
00
10
00
15 .6 7
50
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
SM
DD
_1
A
18
0
1
2
1
1
0
2
3
13
7
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
25
91 .3 3
2
10
00
40 0
60 0
20
10 0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
3
1
2
SM
DD
_1
D
34
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
50
9
0
10
16 .6 7
1
15
00
10 0
20
00
13 .3 3
10 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
SM
DD
_1
E
35
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
50
10 0
10
28 .3 3
1
20
00
50 0
20
00
2.
67
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
SM
SD
_1
A
23
8
1
3
0
1
1
2
2
7
3
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
90
5
0
33 .3 3
2
10
00
20
00
10
00
18 .3 3
16 .6 7
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
SM
SD
_2
B
17
1
0
3
1
1
0
3
2
5
8
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
50
2
5
85
2
6
0
0
15
00
14 .3 3
86 .6 7
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
SM
SD
_3
A
17
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
10 0
50 0
50 0
8.
33
48 .3 3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
SM
SD
_3
C
24
1
3
0
2
0
0
2
3
13
5
1
0
2
1
1
4
0
8
0
50
75 .6 7
3
20 0
0
15
00
12 .6 7
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
0
0
SM
SD
_4
A
20
7
1
0
0
4
0
1
4
8
5
1
0
1
0
1
2
0
50
7
5
93
2
60 0
0
50 0
10
13 0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
3
Co
de
– T
ran
sect
se
gm
en
t; A
rch
A,B
, C
, D
- co
un
t o
f tr
ee
s w
ith
arc
hit
ectu
re t
yp
e;
Ht<
6cm
,6-1
0cm
, >
10
cm
-co
un
t o
f tr
ee
s w
ith
sa
id h
eig
ht, D
BH
<1
6,
DB
H1
6-3
2,
DB
H3
2-6
4,D
BH
>6
4in
che
s-co
un
t o
f tr
ee
s w
ith
sa
id d
iam
ete
r a
t b
rea
st h
eig
ht
, co
un
t o
f FlT
ree
s-fl
ow
eri
ng
tre
es,
FrT
ree
s-fr
uit
ing
tre
es,
Na
tDe
ad
Tre
es-
de
ad
tre
es
du
e t
o n
atu
ral d
istu
rba
nce
s, A
nth
De
ad
Tre
es-
de
ad
tre
es
du
e t
o a
nth
rop
og
en
ic d
istu
rba
nce
; p
erc
en
t G
rMo
ist-
gro
un
d m
osi
ture
, G
rCo
v-g
rou
nd
ve
ge
tati
on
co
ve
r, U
nd
Co
v-u
nd
ers
tore
y v
eg
eta
tio
n c
ove
r, C
an
Co
v-c
an
op
y
ve
ge
tati
on
co
ve
r; L
ay
ers
– n
um
be
r o
f fo
rest
str
uctu
ral la
ye
rs;
dis
tan
ce in
me
ters
to
Dis
tWa
t-w
ate
r, D
istE
dg
-ed
ge
of
fore
st,
Dis
tVil
-hu
ma
n h
ab
ita
tio
n;
Av
gS
lop
e-a
ve
rag
e s
lop
e in
de
gre
es,
Avg
PW
,ave
rag
e p
ath
wid
th in
cm
; p
rese
nce
(1
) o
r a
bse
nce
(0
) o
f C
rop
s –
cro
ps,
Lia
na
s –
wo
od
y v
ine
s, P
ion
ee
r –
pio
ne
er
tre
es,
Stu
mp
– s
tan
din
g t
ree
stu
mp
s, B
am
bo
o –
ba
mb
oo
sta
nd
s, P
alm
ae
- p
alm
s, F
icu
s- f
ig t
ree
s, R
att
an
– r
att
an
, D
ipte
roca
rp –
dip
tero
carp
tre
es;
co
un
t o
f sp
eci
es
ind
ivid
ua
ls O
RIS
-Ori
olu
s is
ab
ella
e, O
RA
L-
Ori
olu
s is
ab
ella
e,
OR
CH
– O
rio
lus
chin
en
sis
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 3
2
Ap
pe
nd
ix F
. Sp
ec
ies
surv
ey
ph
oto
s
First
ro
w-Oriolus isabellae
, se
co
nd
ro
w le
ft-Oriolus albiloris, s
ec
on
d r
ow
rig
ht-Oriolus chinensis; P
ho
tos
by J
on
i T.
Ac
ay
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 3
3
Ap
pe
nd
ix G
. Th
rea
ts f
ac
ing
sp
ec
ies
ha
bita
t
Ille
ga
l lo
gg
ing
, c
on
stru
ctio
n o
f re
sid
en
ce
, a
nd
co
nve
rsio
n o
f lo
wla
nd
fo
rest
to
ag
ric
ultu
ral
lan
d i
n o
ne
of
the
pro
jec
t si
tes.
Fo
rest
fra
gm
en
t sh
ow
n i
n
sec
on
d r
ow
wa
s v
erifie
d t
o b
e h
ab
ita
t o
f a
pa
ir o
f Is
ab
ela
Orio
les.
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 3
4
First
ro
w le
ft-e
vid
en
ce
of
ratt
an
pa
lm g
ath
erin
g,
firs
t ro
w r
igh
t- r
ec
en
tly c
lea
red
fo
rest
fo
r a
gric
ultu
ral la
nd
wh
ere
a p
air o
f Is
ab
ela
Orio
les
we
re s
ee
n a
t
the
fo
rest
ed
ge
; se
co
nd
ro
w –
ge
ne
ral v
iew
of
Sa
n M
aria
no
mo
un
tain
s e
xte
nsi
ve
ly c
on
ve
rte
d f
or
ag
ric
ultu
re
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 3
5
Ap
pe
nd
ix H
. IE
C c
am
pa
ign
ph
oto
s
First
ro
w le
ft t
o r
igh
t- b
ara
ng
ay c
om
mu
nity m
ee
tin
g,
tea
m m
em
be
r, J
erw
in,
exp
lain
ing
th
e p
ost
er
to lo
ca
l re
sid
en
ts,
vo
lun
tee
r, R
eym
on
d,
co
nd
uc
tin
g
inte
rvie
ws;
se
co
nd
ro
w-I
EC
ca
mp
aig
n la
un
ch
ing
with
de
ve
lop
me
nt
co
mm
un
ica
tio
n s
tud
en
t v
olu
nte
ers
fro
m ISU
an
d f
ac
ult
y in
ch
arg
e p
erf
orm
ing
th
e
pu
pp
et
sho
w
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 3
6
Ap
pe
nd
ix I.
IEC
ca
mp
aig
n -
Pre
-ca
mp
aig
n a
sse
ssm
en
t d
ata
Ta
ble
1.
Dis
trib
uti
on
of
resp
on
de
nts
ba
sed
on
pla
ce o
f re
sid
en
ce,
ge
nd
er
an
d a
ge
gro
up
.
Ad
dre
ss
Ge
nd
er
Ag
e G
rou
p
To
tal
Re
spo
nd
en
ts
Ma
le
Fe
ma
le
12
-19
2
0-2
9
30
-39
4
0-4
9
50
-59
6
0-6
9
71
-79
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Ba
gg
ao
5
9
.3
7
13
.0
3
5.6
6
1
1.1
1
1
.9
1
1.9
1
1
.9
0
0.0
0
0
.0
12
2
2.2
Go
nza
ga
6
1
1.1
1
4
25
.9
6
11
.1
2
3.7
2
3
.7
7
13
.0
1
1.9
1
1
.9
1
1.9
2
0
37
.0
Sa
n
Ma
ria
no
1
4
25
.9
8
14
.8
12
2
2.2
3
5
.6
4
7.4
1
1
.9
2
3.7
0
0
.0
0
0.0
2
2
40
.7
To
tal
25
4
6.3
2
9
53
.7
21
3
8.9
1
1
20
.4
7
13
.0
9
16
.7
4
7.4
1
1
.9
1
1.9
5
4
10
0.0
Ta
ble
2.
Re
spo
nd
en
ts’
hig
he
st e
du
cati
on
al
att
ain
me
nt.
Ed
uca
tio
na
l
Att
ain
me
nt
Ba
gg
ao
G
on
zag
a
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
To
tal
Fre
q
%
Fre
q
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Ele
me
nta
ry
2
3.7
4
7
.4
2
1.9
8
1
4.8
Hig
h S
cho
ol
1
1.9
1
0
18
.5
13
2
4.1
2
4
44
.4
Co
lle
ge
9
1
6.7
5
9
.3
5
9.3
1
9
35
.2
Gra
du
ate
stu
die
s 0
0
.0
1
1.9
2
3
.7
3
5.6
To
tal
12
2
2.2
2
0
37
.0
22
4
0.7
5
4
10
0.0
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 3
7
Ta
ble
3.
Re
spo
nd
en
ts’
occ
up
ati
on
.
Occ
up
ati
on
*
Ba
gg
ao
G
on
zag
a
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
To
tal
Fre
q
%
Fre
q
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fa
rme
r/F
arm
ing
5
9
.3
5
9.3
1
3
24
.1
23
4
2.6
Ele
cte
d O
ffic
ial
0
0.0
1
1
.9
1
1.9
2
7
.4
Te
ach
er/
Te
ach
ing
4
7
.4
4
7.4
0
0
.0
8
14
.8
Bu
sin
ess
ma
n/
Bu
sin
ess
1
1
.9
2
1.9
3
5
.6
6
11
.1
Off
ice
Em
plo
ye
e
2
3.7
0
0
1
1
.9
3
5.6
4
OF
W
0
0.0
0
0
.0
1
1.9
1
1
.9
Ca
rpe
nte
r 0
0
.0
0
0.0
1
1
.9
1
1.9
Ma
id
0
0.0
1
1
.9
0
0.0
1
0
.0
Dri
ve
r 0
0
.0
0
0.0
1
1
.9
1
1.9
Sto
re h
elp
er
1
1.9
0
0
.0
1
1.9
1
1
.9
Un
em
plo
ye
d
0
0.0
2
3
.7
1
1.9
3
1
.9
Stu
de
nt
0
0.0
8
1
4.8
1
0
18
.5
18
3
3.3
*M
ult
iple
re
spo
nse
: n
=5
4
Ta
ble
4.
Dia
lect
sp
ok
en
by
re
spo
nd
en
ts
Dia
lect
*
Ba
gg
ao
G
on
zag
a
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
To
tal
Fre
q
%
Fre
q
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Yb
an
ag
0
0
.0
2
3.7
9
1
6.7
1
1
20
.4
Ilo
can
o
12
2
2.2
1
9
35
.2
12
2
2.2
4
3
79
.6
Ta
ga
log
/Fil
ipin
o
1
1.9
4
7
.4
7
13
.0
12
2
2.2
Ka
lin
ga
1
1
.9
0
0.0
0
0
.0
1
1.9
*M
ult
iple
re
spo
nse
: n
=5
4
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 3
8
Ta
ble
5.
Ra
dio
sta
tio
ns
exp
ose
d t
o,
fre
qu
en
cy o
f e
xpo
sure
, a
nd
ra
dio
tim
e s
lot
list
en
ed
to
by
re
spo
nd
en
ts f
rom
dif
fere
nt
site
s
B
ag
ga
o
Go
nza
ga
S
an
Ma
ria
no
T
ota
l
Fre
q
%
Fre
q
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Ra
dio
Sta
tio
ns
Ex
po
sed
to
*
DZ
NC
7
1
3.3
3
5
.6
10
1
8.5
2
0
37
.0
DZ
RH
4
7
.4
1
1.9
3
5
.6
7
13
.0
DW
TG
0
0
.0
2
3.7
1
1
.9
3
5.6
DZ
MM
0
0
.0
1
1.9
0
0
.0
1
1.9
Ga
lan
t F
M
0
0.0
0
0
.0
5
9.3
5
9
.3
Fre
qu
en
cy o
f E
xp
osu
re
to R
ad
io
Ev
ery
da
y 0
0
.0
2
3.7
6
1
1.1
8
1
4.8
At
lea
st o
nce
a w
ee
k
5
9.3
4
7
.4
7
13
.0
16
2
9.6
No
t m
ore
th
an
3x
a m
on
th
3
5.6
2
3
.7
2
3.7
7
1
3.0
Ra
dio
Tim
e S
lot*
Mo
rnin
g
5
9.3
4
7
.4
9
16
.7
18
3
3.3
Aft
ern
oo
n
1
1.9
4
7
.4
8
14
.8
13
2
4.1
Nig
ht
tim
e
1
1.9
2
3
.7
3
5.6
6
1
1.1
N/A
N
ot
List
en
ing
to
Ra
dio
4
7
.4
10
1
8.5
7
1
3
21
3
8.9
To
tal
12
2
2.2
1
8
33
.3
22
4
0.7
4
4
81
.5
*M
ult
iple
re
spo
nse
: n
=5
4
Ta
ble
6 R
esp
on
de
nts
’ e
xpo
sure
to
an
d f
req
ue
ncy
of
exp
osu
re t
o p
ub
lica
tio
ns
B
ag
ga
o
Go
nza
ga
S
an
Ma
ria
no
T
ota
l
Fre
q
%
Fre
q
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Ex
po
sure
to
Pu
bli
cati
on
s*
Bo
ok
1
1
.9
2
3.7
1
1
.9
4
7.4
Co
mic
s 0
0
.0
2
3.7
9
1
6.7
1
1
20
.4
Ma
ga
zin
es
5
9.3
0
0
.0
1
1.9
6
1
1.1
Ne
wsp
ap
er
6
11
.1
3
5.6
3
5
.6
12
2
2.2
Fre
qu
en
cy o
f E
xp
osu
re
to P
ub
lica
tio
ns
Ev
ery
da
y
2
3.7
0
0
.0
2
3.7
4
1
1.1
At
lea
st o
nce
a w
ee
k
5
9.3
7
1
3.0
8
1
4.8
2
0
37
.0
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 3
9
No
t m
ore
th
an
3x
a m
on
th
1
1.9
3
5
.6
3
5.6
6
1
1.1
N/A
N
ot
rea
din
g p
ub
lica
tio
ns
4
20
.4
10
7
.4
9
16
.7
24
4
4.4
To
tal
12
2
2.2
2
0.
37
.0
22
.0
40
.7
54
.0
10
0.0
*M
ult
iple
re
spo
nse
: n
=5
4
Ta
ble
7.
Fre
qu
en
cy o
f re
spo
nd
en
ts w
ho
ha
ve
he
ard
or
kn
ow
of
the
Isa
be
la O
rio
le
He
ard
or
kn
ow
of
the
Isa
be
la O
rio
le
Ba
gg
ao
G
on
zag
a
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
To
tal
Fre
q
%
Fre
q
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Ye
s 2
3
.7
9
16
.7
6
11
.1
17
3
1.5
No
1
0
18
.5
11
2
0.4
1
6
29
.6
37
6
8.5
To
tal
12
2
2.2
2
0
37
.0
21
3
8.9
5
4
10
0
Ta
ble
8.
Re
spo
nd
en
ts’
sou
rce
s o
f in
form
ati
on
ab
ou
t th
e I
sab
ela
Ori
ole
So
urc
e o
f In
form
ati
on
ab
ou
t th
e O
rio
le
Ba
gg
ao
G
on
zag
a
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
To
tal
Fre
q
%
Fre
q
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
DE
NR
1
1
.9
0
0.0
1
0
.0
2
3.7
Inte
rne
t 1
1
.9
0
0.0
0
0
.0
1
1.9
Bir
d S
pe
cia
list
0
0
.0
1
1.9
0
0
.0
1
1.9
Ne
igh
bo
rs/F
rie
nd
s 0
0
.0
0
0.0
1
1
.9
1
1.9
Te
ach
er/
co-w
ork
er
1
1.9
0
0
.0
0
0.0
1
1
.9
Pa
ren
ts/c
hil
dre
n
0
0.0
1
1
.9
0
0.0
1
1
.9
Te
lev
isio
n
0
0.0
1
1
.9
1
1.9
2
3
.7
Ra
dio
0
0
.0
3
5.6
1
1
.9
4
7.4
Pri
nt
ma
teri
als
0
.0
0.0
1
1
.9
0.0
0
.0
1
1.9
No
An
swe
r/N
ot
Ap
pli
cab
le
10
1
8.5
1
4
25
.9
19
3
5.2
3
3
61
.1
*M
ult
iple
re
spo
nse
: n
=5
4
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 4
0
Ta
ble
9.
Fre
qu
en
cy o
f re
spo
nd
en
ts w
ho
ha
ve
act
ua
lly
se
en
th
e I
sab
ela
Ori
ole
Se
en
th
e I
sab
ela
Ori
ole
B
ag
ga
o
Go
nza
ga
S
an
Ma
ria
no
T
ota
l
Fre
q
%
Fre
q
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Ye
s 4
7
.4
13
2
4.1
1
1
20
.4
28
5
1.9
No
8
1
4.8
7
1
3.0
5
9
.3
20
3
7.0
No
An
swe
r 0
0
.0
0
0.0
6
1
1.1
6
1
1.1
To
tal
12
2
2.2
2
0
37
.0
22
4
0.7
5
4
10
0.0
Ta
ble
10
. S
pe
cie
s o
f o
rio
le w
hic
h r
esp
on
de
nts
ha
ve
act
ua
lly
se
en
Sp
eci
es
of
Ori
ole
se
en
Ba
gg
ao
G
on
zag
a
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
To
tal
Fre
q
%
Fre
q
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Isa
be
la O
rio
le
0
0.0
2
3
.7
0
0.0
2
3
.7
Bla
ck-n
ap
ed
Ori
ole
1
1
.9
12
3
.7
10
1
8.5
2
3
42
.6
Wh
ite
-lo
red
Ori
ole
2
3
.7
1
1.9
1
1
.9
4
7.4
No
An
swe
r/N
ot
Ap
pli
cab
le
9
16
.7
7
13
.0
11
2
0.4
2
7
50
.0
*M
ult
iple
re
spo
nse
: n
=5
4
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 4
1
Ta
ble
11
. R
esp
on
de
nts
’ a
wa
ren
ess
an
d a
ttit
ud
e t
ow
ard
s is
sue
s re
ga
rdin
g t
he
co
nse
rva
tio
n o
f th
e I
sab
ela
Ori
ole
To
pic
Sta
tem
en
ts
Av
era
ge
Ra
tin
gs*
O
ve
rall
Av
era
ge
Ra
tin
g*
Ba
gg
ao
G
on
zag
a
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
Att
itu
de
to
wa
rds
pro
tect
ing
th
e I
sab
ela
Ori
ole
Th
e I
sab
ela
Ori
ole
, ju
st li
ke
oth
er
en
da
ng
ere
d w
ild
life
, n
ee
d
to b
e p
rote
cte
d.
+
1.1
1
.6
1.6
1
.5
Th
ere
is
no
ne
ed
to
pa
y a
tte
nti
on
to
wil
dli
fe,
incl
ud
ing
th
e
Isa
be
la o
rio
le,
be
cau
se t
he
se a
nim
als
are
fre
e t
o r
oa
m i
n t
he
fore
sts
an
d f
ield
s a
nyw
ay
. -
3.6
3
.8
3.1
3
.5
Wil
lin
gn
ess
to
he
lp/c
on
trib
ute
to
th
e
pro
tect
ion
th
e I
sab
ela
Ori
ole
I ca
n h
elp
/co
ntr
ibu
te a
lo
t in
pro
tect
ing
an
d c
on
serv
ing
th
e
Isa
be
la O
rio
le.+
1
.8
1.7
1
.5
1.6
I d
o n
ot
care
ab
ou
t co
nse
rvin
g t
he
Isa
be
la O
rio
le -
4
.1
3.8
3
.4
3.7
Aw
are
ne
ss a
nd
att
itu
de
to
wa
rds
reco
gn
izin
g t
he
ro
le o
f
fore
sts
con
serv
ati
on
to
hu
ma
n w
ell
-be
ing
I a
gre
e t
ha
t w
he
n f
ore
sts
are
de
stro
ye
d,
it i
s n
ot
on
ly t
he
bir
ds
an
d o
the
r a
nim
als
wh
ich
wil
l b
e a
ffe
cte
d b
ut
als
o t
he
liv
es
an
d p
rop
ert
y o
f p
eo
ple
in
ca
se t
he
re w
ill
be
flo
od
s a
nd
lan
dsl
ide
s. +
1.2
1
.5
2.0
1
.6
Pro
tect
ing
th
e I
sab
ela
Ori
ole
ha
s n
oth
ing
to
do
wit
h o
ur
liv
eli
ho
od
. -
3.8
3
.6
3.1
3
.4
Co
nce
rn a
nd
wil
lin
gn
ess
to
he
lp
con
serv
e f
ore
sts
Th
e f
ore
sts
wh
ich
se
rve
as
ho
me
/ha
bit
at
for
an
ima
ls a
nd
pla
nts
are
no
w s
low
ly b
ein
g d
eg
rad
ed
so
I w
ill
he
lp in
con
serv
ing
it.
+
1.3
1
.5
1.6
1
.5
Th
ere
are
sti
ll p
len
ty o
f tr
ee
s in
th
e m
ou
nta
ins
so t
he
re i
s n
o
ne
ed
to
be
ala
rme
d.
- 4
.1
3.7
3
.3
3.6
Sta
nd
on
re
spe
ctin
g
law
s o
n w
ild
life
pro
tect
ion
an
d
pe
op
le’s
rig
ht
I re
spe
ct t
he
la
w w
hic
h p
rote
cts
wil
dli
fe w
hic
h a
re a
bo
ut
to
ge
t e
xtin
ct.
+
1.2
1
.5
1.5
3
.7
It i
s th
e r
igh
t o
f p
eo
ple
to
hu
nt
wil
dli
fe i
n t
he
fo
rest
as
a
sou
rce
me
an
s o
f li
ve
lih
oo
d a
nd
fo
r su
bsi
ste
nce
. -
4.3
3
.4
3.7
1
.4
Sta
nd
on
ke
ep
ing
bir
ds
as
pe
ts
We
sh
ou
ld n
ot
ke
ep
bir
ds
an
d o
the
r a
nim
als
as
pe
t e
spe
cia
lly
if t
he
se a
nim
als
are
alr
ea
dy
en
da
ng
ere
d +
1
.6
1.7
2
.2
1.9
I w
an
t to
ha
ve
bir
ds
lik
e t
he
Isa
be
la o
rio
le a
s p
et
so I
wil
l b
uy
or
acc
ep
t it
if
som
eo
ne
wil
l se
ll o
r g
ive
it
to m
e.-
3
.9
3.1
2
.7
3.2
*V
alu
es
ran
ge
fro
m 1
– s
tro
ng
ly a
gre
e t
o 5
– s
tro
ng
ly d
isa
gre
e w
ith
th
e s
tate
me
nts
.
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 4
2
Ap
pe
nd
ix J
: IE
C C
am
pa
ign
- P
ost
-ca
mp
aig
n a
sse
ssm
en
t d
ata
Ta
ble
1.
Dis
trib
uti
on
of
resp
on
de
nts
ba
sed
on
pla
ce o
f re
sid
en
ce,
ge
nd
er
an
d a
ge
gro
up
.
Ad
dre
ss
Ge
nd
er
Ag
e G
rou
p
To
tal
Re
spo
nd
en
ts
Ma
le
Fe
ma
le
11
-19
2
0-2
9
30
-39
4
0-4
9
50
-59
>
60
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Ba
gg
ao
3
6
20
.1
41
2
2.9
3
1
17
.3
12
6
.7
18
1
0.1
6
3
.4
8
4.5
2
1
.1
77
4
3.0
Go
nza
ga
1
8
10
.1
27
1
5.1
1
1
6.1
7
3
.9
5
2.8
1
3
7.3
6
3
.4
3
1.7
4
5
25
.1
Sa
n
Ma
ria
no
2
9
16
.2
28
1
5.6
1
5
8.4
1
4
7.8
7
3
.9
6
3.4
1
0
5.6
5
2
.8
57
3
1.8
To
tal
83
4
6.4
9
6
53
.6
57
3
1.8
3
3
18
.4
30
1
6.7
2
5
14
.0
24
1
3.4
1
0
5.6
1
79
1
00
Ta
ble
2.
Re
spo
nd
en
ts’
hig
he
st e
du
cati
on
al
att
ain
me
nt.
Ed
uca
tio
na
l
Att
ain
me
nt
Ba
gg
ao
G
on
zag
a
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
To
tal
Fre
q
%
Fre
q
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Ele
me
nta
ry
13
7
.3
3
1.7
1
8
10
.0
34
1
9.0
Hig
h S
cho
ol
44
2
4.6
1
6
8.9
2
6
14
.5
86
4
8.0
Co
lle
ge
1
2
6.7
2
2
12
.3
12
6
.7
46
2
5.7
Gra
du
ate
stu
die
s 8
4
.5
4
2.2
0
0
1
2
6.7
No
Sch
oo
lin
g
0
0
0
0
1
0.6
1
0
.6
To
tal
77
4
3.1
4
5
25
.1
57
3
1.8
1
79
1
00
Ta
ble
3.
Re
spo
nd
en
ts’
occ
up
ati
on
.
Occ
up
ati
on
*
Ba
gg
ao
G
on
zag
a
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
To
tal
Fre
q
%
Fre
q
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Fa
rme
r/F
arm
ing
3
1
17
.3
16
8
.9
28
1
5.6
7
5
41
.9
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 4
3
Ele
cte
d O
ffic
ial
0
0
4
2.2
4
2
.2
8
4.5
Te
ach
er/
Te
ach
ing
0
0
9
5
.0
1
0.6
1
0
5.6
Bu
sin
ess
ma
n/
Bu
sin
ess
4
2
.2
5
2.8
2
1
.1
11
6
.1
Off
ice
Em
plo
ye
e
1
0.6
7
3
.9
4
2.2
1
2
6.7
Log
ge
r 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Hu
nte
r 1
0
.6
0
0
0
0
1
0.6
Tra
de
r 1
9
10
.6
0
0
0
0
19
1
0.6
Fis
he
rma
n
0
0
1
0.6
0
0
1
0
.6
Stu
de
nt
30
1
6.8
2
1
.1
0
0
32
1
7.9
Oth
ers
4
2
.2
8
4.5
1
0
.6
13
7
.3
No
An
swe
r 0
0
3
1
.7
12
6
.7
15
8
.4
*M
ult
iple
re
spo
nse
: n
=1
79
Ta
ble
4.
Dia
lect
sp
ok
en
by
re
spo
nd
en
ts
Dia
lect
*
Ba
gg
ao
G
on
zag
a
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
To
tal
Fre
q
%
Fre
q
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Yb
an
ag
0
0
0
0
1
6
8.9
1
6
8.9
Ilo
can
o
72
4
0.2
4
3
24
.4
43
2
4.0
1
58
8
8.3
Ka
lin
ga
0
0
0
0
1
0
.6
1
0.6
Ifu
ga
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Ag
ta
1
0.6
0
0
0
0
1
0
.6
Ita
wis
2
1
.1
2
1.1
1
0
.6
5
2.8
Oth
ers
(T
ag
alo
g,
Iba
loy
, E
ng
lish
) 1
5
8.4
1
9
10
.6
11
6
.1
45
2
5.1
No
An
swe
r 0
0
1
0
.6
0
0
1
0.6
*M
ult
iple
re
spo
nse
: n
=1
79
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 4
4
Ta
ble
5.
Fre
qu
en
cy o
f re
spo
nd
en
ts w
ho
ha
ve
he
ard
or
kn
ow
of
the
Isa
be
la O
rio
le
He
ard
or
kn
ow
of
the
Isa
be
la O
rio
le
Ba
gg
ao
G
on
zag
a
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
To
tal
Fre
q
%
Fre
q
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
Ye
s 6
7
37
.4
30
1
6.8
3
6
20
.1
13
3
74
.3
No
1
0
5.6
1
5
8.4
2
1
11
.7
46
2
5.7
To
tal
77
4
3
45
2
5.2
5
7
31
.8
17
9
10
0
Ta
ble
6.
Re
spo
nd
en
ts’
sou
rce
s o
f in
form
ati
on
ab
ou
t th
e I
sab
ela
Ori
ole
So
urc
e o
f In
form
ati
on
ab
ou
t
the
Ori
ole
Ba
gg
ao
G
on
zag
a
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
To
tal
Fre
q
%
Fre
q
%
Fre
q.
%
Fre
q.
%
DE
NR
8
4
.5
1
0.6
4
2
.2
13
7
.3
LGU
/Ba
ran
ga
y O
ffic
ials
2
1
.1
0
0
2
1.1
4
2
.2
Fly
ers
9
5
.0
9
5.0
2
1
.1
15
8
.4
Po
ste
rs
3
1.7
3
1
.7
6
3.4
3
3
18
.4
Inte
rne
t 6
3
.4
3
1.7
3
1
.7
12
6
.7
Fri
en
ds
5
2.8
7
3
.9
2
1.1
1
4
7.8
Te
ach
er
6
3.4
6
3
.4
2
1.1
1
4
7.8
Co
-wo
rke
r 4
2
.2
1
0.6
2
1
.1
15
8
.4
Pa
ren
ts
5
2.8
7
3
.9
2
1.1
1
4
7.8
Te
lev
isio
n
4
2.2
1
0
.6
0
0
5
2.8
Ra
dio
0
0
1
0
.6
0
0
1
0.6
Oth
er
23
1
2.8
9
5
.0
17
9
.5
49
2
7.4
No
An
swe
r/N
ot
Ap
pli
cab
le
12
6
.7
0
0
23
1
2.8
3
5
19
.6
*M
ult
iple
re
spo
nse
: n
=1
79
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 4
5
Ta
ble
7.
Re
spo
nd
en
ts’
pe
rce
pti
on
on
sta
tem
en
ts a
bo
ut
the
Isa
be
la O
rio
le
Sta
tem
en
ts
Sit
es
Pe
rce
pti
on
*
To
tal
SA
A
D
/U
D
SD
Isa
be
la O
rio
le i
s o
ur
Go
lde
n T
rea
sure
Ba
gg
ao
3
5
31
1
1
0
0
77
Go
nza
ga
1
9
13
1
3
0
0
45
Sa
n M
ari
no
2
7
10
1
7
3
0
57
Fre
qu
en
cy
81
5
4
41
3
0
1
79
%
45
.2
30
.2
22
.9
1.7
9
1
00
Th
e I
sab
ela
Ori
ole
is
on
e o
f th
e c
riti
call
y
en
da
ng
ere
d s
pe
cie
s li
ke
th
e P
hil
ipp
ine
ea
gle
Ba
gg
ao
4
1
23
9
1
3
7
7
Go
nza
ga
2
6
12
5
2
0
4
5
Sa
n M
ari
no
3
7
7
12
3
4
5
7
Fre
qu
en
cy
10
4
42
2
6
3
4
17
9
%
58
.1
23
.5
14
.5
1.7
2
.2
10
0
I a
m p
rou
d t
ha
t th
e I
sab
ela
Ori
ole
is
fou
nd
in o
ur
Pro
vin
ce
Ba
gg
ao
5
5
14
7
1
0
7
7
Go
nza
ga
2
5
9
8
3
0
45
Sa
n M
ari
no
4
5
4
5
1
2
57
Fre
qu
en
cy
12
5
27
2
0
5
2
17
9
%
69
.8
15
.1
11
.2
2.8
1
.1
10
0
We
sh
ou
ld a
llo
w t
he
Isa
be
la O
rio
le t
o
mu
ltip
ly s
o t
ha
t it
s p
op
ula
tio
n w
ill
incr
ea
se
Ba
gg
ao
5
3
21
2
0
1
7
7
Go
nza
ga
2
9
11
5
0
0
4
5
Sa
n M
ari
no
4
4
7
5
1
0
57
Fre
qu
en
cy
12
6
39
1
2
1
1
17
9
%
70
.4
21
.8
6.7
0
.6
0.6
1
00
*P
erc
ep
tio
n c
ate
go
rie
s: S
A –
Str
on
gly
Ag
ree
; A
– A
gre
e;
D/U
– D
on
’t K
no
w/U
nd
eci
de
d;
D –
Dis
ag
ree
; S
D –
Str
on
gly
Dis
ag
ree
Ta
ble
8 .
Re
spo
nd
en
ts’
att
itu
de
to
wa
rds
pro
tect
ing
th
e I
sab
ela
Ori
ole
Sta
tem
en
ts
Sit
es
Att
itu
de
*
To
tal
A
D
D/U
Th
ere
is
no
thin
g I
ca
n d
o t
o p
rote
ct a
nd
co
nse
rve
th
e
Isa
be
la O
rio
le
Ba
gg
ao
9
4
2
26
7
7
Go
nza
ga
8
2
7
10
4
5
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
3
38
1
6
57
Fre
qu
en
cy
20
1
07
5
2
17
9
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 4
6
%
11
.2
59
.8
29
.0
10
0
Th
ere
is
a n
ee
d t
o p
rote
ct t
he
Isa
be
la O
rio
le
Ba
gg
ao
6
9
8
0
77
Go
nza
ga
4
2
2
1
45
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
50
6
1
5
7
Fre
qu
en
cy
16
1
16
2
1
79
%
90
.0
8.9
1
.1
10
0
Th
ere
are
ma
ny
wa
ys
tha
t I
can
do
to
pro
tect
th
e
Isa
be
la O
rio
le
Ba
gg
ao
6
9
7
1
77
Go
nza
ga
3
9
3
3
45
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
42
7
8
5
7
Fre
qu
en
cy
15
0
17
1
2
17
9
%
83
.8
9.5
6
.7
10
0
We
ha
ve
th
e r
esp
on
sib
ilit
y t
o m
ain
tain
a h
ea
lth
y
eco
syst
em
fo
r o
ur
futu
re g
en
era
tio
ns
Ba
gg
ao
6
9
5
3
77
Go
nza
ga
3
9
2
4
45
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
48
4
5
5
7
Fre
qu
en
cy
15
6
11
1
2
17
9
%
87
.2
6.1
6
.7
10
0
Th
ere
’s n
o n
ee
d t
o p
ay
att
en
tio
n t
o w
ild
life
in
clu
din
g
the
Isa
be
la O
rio
le b
eca
use
th
ese
an
ima
ls a
re f
ree
to
roa
m i
n t
he
fo
rest
an
d f
ield
s a
ny
wa
y
Ba
gg
ao
6
5
7
14
7
7
Go
nza
ga
4
3
0
11
4
5
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
13
1
0
34
5
7
Fre
qu
en
cy
23
9
7
59
1
79
%
12
.8
54
.2
33
.0
10
0
We
ne
ed
to
pro
tect
th
e I
sab
ela
Ori
ole
be
cau
se i
t h
as
is s
om
eth
ing
to
do
wit
h o
ur
liv
eli
ho
od
Ba
gg
ao
6
0
13
4
7
7
Go
nza
ga
40
1
4
4
5
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
47
7
3
5
7
Fre
qu
en
cy
14
7
21
1
1
17
9
%
82
.1
11
.7
6.1
1
00
Th
ere
is
no
thin
g t
ha
t I
can
do
to
pro
tect
th
e I
sab
ela
Ori
ole
Ba
gg
ao
2
4
7
28
7
7
Go
nza
ga
8
1
9
18
4
5
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
6
38
1
3
57
Fre
qu
en
cy
16
1
04
5
9
17
9
%
8.9
5
8.1
3
3.0
1
00
If I
se
e a
n I
sab
ela
Ori
ole
in
th
e w
ild
or
in t
he
fo
rest
, I
wil
l le
t it
be
fre
e
Ba
gg
ao
6
8
7
2
77
Go
nza
ga
3
9
0
6
45
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
49
3
5
5
7
OR
IS P
roje
ct
Pa
ge
| 4
7
Fre
qu
en
cy
15
6
10
1
3
17
9
%
87
.2
5.6
7
.2
10
0
*A
ttit
ud
e c
ate
go
rie
s: A
– A
gre
e;
D –
Dis
ag
ree
; D
/U –
Do
n’t
Kn
ow
/Un
de
cid
ed
Ta
ble
9 .
Re
spo
nd
en
ts’
wil
lin
gn
es
top
art
icip
ate
in
th
e c
on
serv
ati
on
of
the
Isa
be
la O
rio
le
Sta
tem
en
ts
Sit
es
Att
itu
de
*
To
tal
A
D
D
/U
I h
av
e t
he
re
spo
nsi
bil
ity
to
pro
tect
th
e h
ab
ita
t o
f th
e
Isa
be
la O
rio
le
Ba
gg
ao
6
4
3
10
7
7
Go
nza
ga
3
2
5
8
45
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
47
5
5
5
7
Fre
qu
en
cy
14
3
13
2
3
17
9
%
79
.9
7.3
1
2.8
1
00
I ca
n h
elp
to
co
nse
rve
th
e f
ore
st t
ha
t a
re n
ow
slo
wly
be
ing
de
gra
de
d w
hic
h s
erv
e a
s h
om
e/
ha
bit
at
of
the
Isa
be
la O
rio
le
Ba
gg
ao
7
0
4
3
77
Go
nza
ga
3
5
4
6
45
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
49
3
5
5
7
Fre
qu
en
cy
15
4
11
1
4
17
9
%
86
.1
6.1
7
.8
10
0
I a
m w
illi
ng
to
he
lp i
n e
nsu
rin
g t
he
su
rviv
al
of
the
Isa
be
la O
rio
le
Ba
gg
ao
6
7
6
4
77
Go
nza
ga
3
7
2
6
45
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
48
4
5
5
7
Fre
qu
en
cy
15
2
12
1
5
17
9
%
84
.9
6.7
8
.4
10
0
*A
ttit
ud
e c
ate
go
rie
s: A
– A
gre
e;
D –
Dis
ag
ree
; D
/U –
Do
n’t
Kn
ow
/Un
de
cid
ed
Ta
ble
10
. R
esp
on
de
nts
’ w
illi
ng
ne
ss t
o p
art
icip
ate
in
th
e c
on
serv
ati
on
of
the
Isa
be
la O
rio
le
Sta
tem
en
t S
ite
s A
ttit
ud
e*
T
ota
l A
D
D
/U
I a
gre
e t
ha
t w
he
n f
ore
sts
are
de
stro
ye
d,
it i
s o
nly
th
e
bir
ds
an
d o
the
r a
nim
als
wh
ich
wil
l b
e a
ffe
cte
d b
ut
als
o
the
liv
es
an
d p
rop
ert
y o
f p
eo
ple
in
ca
se t
he
re w
ill
be
flo
od
s a
nd
la
nd
slid
es
Ba
gg
ao
7
2
4
1
77
Go
nza
ga
3
7
4
4
45
Sa
n M
ari
an
o
52
4
1
5
7
Fre
qu
en
cy
16
1
12
6
1
79
%
89
.9
6.7
3
.4
10
0
*A
ttit
ud
e c
ate
go
rie
s: A
– A
gre
e;
D –
Dis
ag
ree
; D
/U –
Do
n’t
Kn
ow
/Un
de
cid
ed
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Appendix K: Proceedings to seminar-workshop
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON THE CONSERVATION
OF THE ISABELA ORIOLE, Oriolus isabellae
WITH REMARKS ON THE SITE VISIT TO MANSARONG (Baggao, Cagayan)
CCVPED Bldg, ISU – Cabagan Campus, Isabela
11 September 2013
Executive Summary
This report presents the highlights of the Seminar-Workshop on the Conservation of the
Isabela Oriole held on the 11th day of September 2013 at the Bulwagan ng Hilagang Sierra
Madre Conference Room, Center for Cagayan Valley Program of Environment and
Development (CCVPED) Bldg., Isabela State University - Campus, Cabagan, Isabela, and a
short remark on the exciting visit to Baggao, Cagayan on the 12th day of September 2013 to
see the Isabela Oriole in its natural habitat.
This seminar-workshop allowed the collaboration for the input of knowledge from local
residents and government officials, conservation experts and management practitioners to
jumpstart the development of a conservation action plan for the Isabela Oriole. Information
on the population size, current distribution, habitat preferences and ecology of the Isabela
Oriole is still insufficient, but urgently needed as basis for its conservation. The diversity of
participants coming from different organizations paved the way for a variety of perspectives
and to consequently achieve a comprehensive discussion.
I. Objectives of the Seminar-Workshop
The one-day seminar-workshop aids to provide a venue to inform stakeholders of the
ORIS Project about the results of the scientific survey of the Isabela Oriole in different sites
and the impact of the Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign activities
conducted in different sites. These information are then incorporated to the understandings
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of the government laws and policies regarding the protection of the Isabela Oriole and other
wildlife, which will be a basis for the drafting of a conservation action plan (CAP). This will
eventually provide guidelines for the conservation of the Isabela Oriole.
At the end of the seminar-workshop, the participants have achieved the following:
1. Gained knowledge on the population, distribution, habitat and ecology of the Isabela
Oriole,
2. Understood the issues and challenges to the conservation of the Isabela Oriole,
3. Formulate guidelines necessary to be included in a draft of the conservation action
plan for the Isabela Oriole, and
4. Identified the next steps to be undertaken for the conservation of the Isabela Oriole.
II. Participants
A total of 32 participants representing 6 stakeholder groups attended the Seminar-
Workshop (see Annex 1). Among the participants, 22 (69%) were males and 10 (31%) were
females.
The academic sector was represented by participants from the College of Development
Communication, Arts & Sciences (CDCAS) and the College of Forestry and Environmental
Management (CFEM) of Isabela State University – Cabagan (ISUC), the non-government
organization was represented by the Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc., while the government
sector was represented by the staff of local government units (LGUs) of three Barangays
(Ipil, Tapel, Dibuluan) and two municipalities (Baggao and San Mariano) and staff from the
office of Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park- Protected Area Superintendent (NSMNP-
PASu) and two field offices (Aparri and Alcala, Cagayan) of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources. Aside from the representatives of the government sector of the
LGUs, one local resident from Dunoy (Isabela) also attended the event. The tourism sector
was represented by members of the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines (WBCP).
Figure 1. Participants to the Seminar-Workshop
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III. Highlights
A. Preliminaries
The Seminar-Workshop for the Conservation of the Isabela Oriole was held on the
11th day of September 2013 at the CCVPED Bldg. within the ISUC Campus in Cabagan,
Isabela.
The event was moderated by Prof. Antonia M. Bagunu, a faculty of Department of
Development Communication and Languages (DDCL) of CDCAS-ISU. The seminar-
workshop formally began with a prayer led by Mr. Jerwin R. Baquiran, a member of the
ORIS Project Team and an undergraduate student of DDCL.
Dr. Mercedes D. Masipiqueña, Director of CCVPED and CFEM-ISU, welcomed the
group with a short message, where she emphasized the importance of the conservation
of biodiversity, especially of endemic species found in Northern Sierra Madre such as
the Isabela Oriole (Oriolus isabellae), the Bitatawa (Varanus bitatawa), a frugivorous
monitor lizard, and the Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), the national bird of the
Philippines. She also pointed out that it was a pleasure to hold the seminar-workshop
in the Bulwagan ng Hilagang Sierra Madre Conference Room of CCVPED, as this room
was meant to show the beauty of and hence, promote the protection of the vast
biodiversity found in the Northern Sierra Madre mountain range.
Next, Forester Marites G. Balbas, the Deputy Director of Mabuwaya Foundation,
Inc., gave the keynote address. She started by recalling her memories of the first
workshop they organized in 2001 for the conservation of the Philippine Crocodile
(Crocodylus mindorensis), the most critically endangered species of crocodile in the
world. More than a decade later, she shares how important it is in conservation to
inform the local communities about the importance of protecting our species and how
we all should feel proud of our endemic species. This, she says, should be carried out
through Communication, Education and Public Awareness campaigns at different levels
of the society. She also pointed out the crucial matter of involving the communities and
government agencies in all aspects of the activities, as they are very important partners
in conservation. As she acknowledged the presence of different stakeholders in the
room, she then invites all to participate and share vital information and experiences on
the best steps to take for the conservation of the Isabela Oriole.
Expectations setting
Prof. Bagunu then carried on discussing the schedule of activities for the seminar-
workshop. The one-day meeting was divided into two components, the Seminar in the
morning and the Workshop in the afternoon. In the former, we hope to achieve the first
and second objectives stated in section II of this document, while the latter, the third
and fourth.
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On the second day, the participants were invited to a field visit to Sitio Mansarong
in Baggao, Cagayan, to observe the Isabela Oriole in its natural habitat.
The need for active participation of every attendee was further emphasized by Prof.
Bagunu. However, so as to keep the flow of information intact, the audience was asked
to reserve their questions, comments and suggestions at the end of the presentations.
B. Seminar Overview
The Seminar was designed to inform the participants of the results of the scientific
survey of the Isabela Oriole, the activities conducted in the IEC campaign, and the
existing laws and policies regarding the protection of the Isabela Oriole.
The presenters were given 15 minutes each to talk and the discussion was arranged
at the end of all presentations.
1) Rediscovering Our Golden Treasure
The ORIS Project leader, Ms. Joni T. Acay, gave brief background information on
how the project for the conservation of the Isabela Oriole was developed. She recounts
the rediscovery of the Isabela Oriole in Sitio Ambabok in Brgy. Dibuluan (San Mariano,
Isabela) last 2003 by Van Weerd and Hutchinson. This rediscovery is after over 40 years
of not being encountered despite a number of expeditions by scientists and
birdwatchers looking for it. This recent record and the study by Anthony Lowney (late
2011 and early 2012) in San Mariano sparked the interest of the team members to learn
more about this critically endangered bird. The findings from this recent observation
prompted the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to elevate the
conservation status of the Isabela Oriole from Endangered to Critically Endangered in
2004. With such a high risk of extinction, the conservation of the Isabela Oriole is
urgently needed. Thus, as suggested and assisted by Van Weerd, Ms. Acay submitted a
proposal to the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) for the 2012 Future
Conservationist Award. Fortunately, the ORIS Project was granted the financial support
to fund a year-long project (Aug 2012 – July 2013) that is formally entitled
“Establishing Baseline Data for the Conservation of the Critically Endangered Isabela
Oriole, Luzon, Philippines (CLP ID#0399912)”.
As stated in the title, the purpose of the project is to generate baseline information
about the Isabela Oriole that will be used as basis for its conservation. The objectives of
the project were grouped into two parts. First, the baseline data was gathered through a
scientific survey of all recorded sites of distribution of the Isabela Oriole. Information on
its population size, distribution, habitat preferences and ecology and threats to its
conservation was taken note of. Secondly, an information, education and
communication (IEC) campaign was launched to promote awareness and conservation
of the Isabela Oriole among different stakeholders. Materials such as posters, flyers,
and radio plugs were produced and distributed/broadcasted to disseminate
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information. Also, programs consisting of lectures, games and puppet shows were
conducted in communities where the Isabela Oriole was found.
Ms. Acay then mentioned the probable causes for the decline in the population of
the Isabela Oriole. Firstly, like any species dependent on its habitat, the loss of the
habitat of the Isabela Oriole is believed to be the main threat. Lowland forest
destruction not only reduces the suitable habitat for the bird but also that the resulting
forest fragmentation prevents connectivity within and among populations of the Isabela
Oriole. It was also speculated that competition with closely-related species further
threatens the population of the Isabela Oriole. The more common White-lored Oriole
(Oriolus albiloris) is also a forest-dependent species that may have competed with the
Isabela Oriole for similar resources. This may have been exacerbated by the reduced
available resources due to forest destruction.
Using the gathered information on the Isabela Oriole and through the involvement
of the stakeholders in different sites, the ORIS Project aims to eventually develop a
Conservation Action Plan for the Isabela Oriole.
2) Population, Distribution, Habitat and Threats to the Isabela Oriole
The ORIS Project Co-Leader, Ms. Nikki Dyanne C. Realubit, discussed the results of
the scientific survey of the Isabela Oriole in all its historical and recent recorded sites of
distribution. The playback method was employed during the survey along transect
lines. The survey was conducted during the wet and dry seasons, from August –
November 2012 and February – May 2013, respectively. The sites are: Brgys. Ipil and
Tapel (Gonzaga, Cagayan), Sitio Mansarong in Brgy. Sta. Margarita (Baggao, Cagayan),
Sitio Ambabok in Brgy. Dibuluan (San Mariano, Isabela), Brgy. Baguio Village (Diffun,
Quirino), Brgy. Limay (Lamao, Bataan) and Mariveles, Bataan. The following table then
summarizes the years the Isabela Oriole was last seen in those sites and the verification
done during the survey of the ORIS Project:
Table 1. Verification of sites of distribution of the Isabela Oriole
Sites Year Last Seen Confirmed Presence?
Mariveles (Bataan) 1902 NO
Lamao River (Bataan) 1947 NO
Baguio Village (Quirino) 1993 NO
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Tapel (Gonzaga) 1960 NO
Ipil (Gonzaga) 1960 YES
Mansarong (Baggao) 1994 YES
Ambabok (San Mariano) 2004 YES
Dunoy (San Mariano) 2012* YES
Diwagden (San Mariano) N/A (unrecorded) YES
The Isabela Orioles were observed mostly on the edge of degraded lowland forests
adjacent to vast agricultural areas with open canopy.
The main threat to the Isabela Oriole observed in almost all the sites is the loss of
its habitat. Habitat loss is mainly caused by conversion of forest land into agricultural
areas and resource extraction of timber and other forest products like rattan.
Hunting of the Isabela Oriole was not recorded nor confirmed during the course of
our survey.
3) IEC Campaign for the Conservation of the Isabela Oriole
The ORIS Project team members and BS Development Communication students of
the Department of Development Communication and Languages of ISU - Cabagan,
Jerwin Baquiran and Reymond Gutierrez, presented the results of the information,
education and communication (IEC) campaign for the conservation of the Isabela Oriole.
Specifically, the objective of the IEC is to promote awareness for the local people
targeting those that live near the species habitat. One of the first activities for the IEC
campaign was (August 8-9, 2012) conducting interviews to determine the appropriate
form of communication to promote awareness of the Isabela Oriole and the role of the
people for its conservation. After this pre-assesment, it was recommended that a
combination of interpersonal and mass mediated forms of communication would be
effective. Thus, flyers and posters were produced; there was also the campaign
launching with activities like puppet show, quiz and interviews. IEC campaign
launching was performed in the three sites (Baggao, Gonzaga, and San Mariano) where
the Isabela Oriole is found. After the said activities, post-assessment was performed for
three sites to determine the effect of the IEC campaign.
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Pre-assessment and post-assessment studies tackled the socio-demographic
characteristics of the respondents, as well as the awareness and attitude of the
respondents for the conservation of the Isabela Oriole. The team members then
presented the data gathered regarding said issues. It is unclear if there is statistically
difference between the pre-assessment and the post-assessment studies since the
number of respondents is incomparable, that is, a total of 54 and 149 respondents,
respectively. However, apparently there are more respondents who have heard about
the Isabela Oriole after the IEC campaign. Also, more respondents are said to be open to
conserving and protecting the Isabela Oriole and its habitat.
4) Philippine Laws and Policies for the Conservation of the Isabela Oriole, the
RA 9147
Forester Baltazar S. Ranin, focal person to the Northern Sierra Madre National Park
Protected Area Supervisor Office, gave an overview of the Philippine laws and policies
that are useful for the conservation of the Isabela Oriole. He started with the state
policy declared in Section 16, Article II of the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the
Philippines that reads, “The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a
balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.” He
reiterates the terms balanced and healthful, pertaining to the supposed condition of our
environment that the people should be able to enjoy. Also, the use in the Constitution of
the words rhythm and harmony, he said indicates some degree of romantic imagery to
the relationship of humans with nature. He then listed other environmental laws. These
are:
• PD 705 RFC (1975) (Revised Forestry Code)
• RA 7586 IPAS ACT (1992) (National Integrated Protected Area System)
• RA 9125 NSMNP ACT (2001) (Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park)
• RA 9175 CHAINSAW ACT (2002)
• RA 9003 ESWM (2000) (Ecological Solid Waste Management)
• RA 7942 (1995) (Mining Act)
• RA 9147 WILDLIFE ACT (2001) (Wildlife Resources Conservation and
Protection Act)
Among the Acts he mentioned, For. Ranin discussed in detail the RA 9147. His
presentation fully covered the Act, but for the purpose of the seminar-workshop, the
following notes from his presentation will focus on the crucial points involving the
conservation of the Isabela Oriole, as a critically endangered species. The Act defines
the term “critically endangered” as “a species or subspecies facing extremely high risk of
extinction in the wild in the immediate future.”
As stated in Section 4 of the Act, the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources has jurisdiction on, but not limited to, issues regarding the Isabela Oriole
and its habitat. In summary:
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Collection of threatened species such as the Isabela Oriole, its by-products or
derivatives, may be allowed only for scientific or breeding or propagation purposes
conducted only by accredited persons or institutions.
Possession is not allowed unless the person or institution can prove financial and
technical capacity and have the facility to do so.
Illegal acts that are covered under this Act include:
a) killing and destroying wildlife species, except in the following instances:
(i) when it is done as part of the religious rituals of established tribal
groups or indigenous cultural communities;
(ii) when the wildlife is afflicted with an incurable communicable
disease;
(iii) when it is deemed necessary to put an end to the misery suffered
by the wildlife;
(iv) when it is done to prevent an imminent danger to the life or limb
of the human being; and
(v) when the wildlife is killed or destroyed after it has been used in
authorized research or experiments.
b) inflicting injury which cripples and/or impairs the reproductive system of
wildlife species;
c) effecting any of the following acts in critical habitat(s):
(i) dumping of waste products detrimental to wildlife; RA 9003
(ii) squatting or otherwise occupying any portion of the critical
habitat; PD 705 RFC
(iii) mineral exploration and/or extraction; Mining Act RA 7942
(iv) burning; PD 705 RFC
(v) logging; and PD 705 RFC
(vi) quarrying – RA 9125 NSMNP Act
d) introduction, reintroduction or restocking of wildlife resources;
e) trading of wildlife
f) collecting, hunting or possessing wildlife, their by-products and derivatives;
g) gathering or destroying of active nests, nest trees, host plants and the like;
h) maltreating and/or inflicting other injuries not covered by the preceding
paragraph; and
(i) transporting of wildlife.
These said illegal acts have their corresponding fines and penalties ranging from
one month in prison and/or PhP 1,000 fine to twelve years in prison and/or PhP
1,000,000 fine. In fact, For. Ranin shared that there are currently three cases pending
in his department for destruction of critical habitat (category C).
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5) Synthesis of Seminar Topics
This portion of the event was facilitated by Prof. Bagunu. She summarized the
presentations then asked the participants to freely express their queries, comments and
suggestions.
Most of the questions were clarifications on the results of the assessment of the IEC
campaign conducted. Hence, it was decided that the team members shall re-analyze the
data that was presented.
A comment from Mr. Juan Evangelista (CENRO Aparri) notified that the slogan for
the project, “Our Golden Treasure”, can be misconstrued by others, such that, people
might want to catch the Isabela Oriole instead because it is described to be as valuable
as gold. This was countered by a comment from Dr. Myrna Cureg (DDCL) stating that it
is important to show in the IEC campaign materials that the Isabela Oriole is wanted
“Alive, Wild and Free”, as indicated in the flyer produced in the project. Also, Mr. Tonji
Ramos (WBCP) said that the slogan should be made to be understood by the people,
such that the Isabela Oriole will be a natural treasure only if the bird is in its natural
habitat, in the wild and free. With this note, Mr Evangelista’s suggestion of creating a
socials bureau to properly communicate with the local community through the local
government should be looked into.
Another main issue pointed out was how to properly implement the laws and
policies regarding the protection of the forest and wildlife, that despite the large number
of laws, the implementation is still lacking. This was further discussed during the
workshop.
6) Developing an IEC campaign material
After the Seminar topics were discussed, a working design of a leaflet to be
produced as another IEC campaign material was shown to the participants.
Incorporating what they have learned from the morning session, an evaluation form was
distributed to each of the participants and the leaflet was pre-tested for its content and
design. Also, answers to the question, “Things you can do to help save the Isabela
Oriole” were gathered. These will be included in one of the leaflet panels.
The comments and suggestions were examined during a focused group discussion of
the ORIS Project team members and DDCL faculty. The resulting material will be
distributed to the different stakeholders.
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Figure 2. Leaflet material pre-tested during the seminar-workshop.
C. Workshop Proper
The workshop was facilitated by Ms. Realubit and designed to produce a conceptual
framework that will be the basis for the drafting of the Isabela Oriole conservation
action plan.
Metacards and markers were distributed to each of the participants. While Ms.
Realubit asked a particular question regarding the Isabela Oriole and its conservation,
the participants were asked to write down as many answers as they can possibly think
of on the cards. A total of five questions were given to the participants. The answered
cards were then collected by Mr. Baquiran and Mr. Guttierez and assembled on a
vertical board in front of the room. The information on the cards were read out aloud
and discussed one at a time. The cards were then grouped according to similar thought.
After one question has been thoroughly discussed, Ms. Realubit moved on to the
next, and so on.
1) Describe the Isabela Oriole.
This question was designed to assess the level of understanding of the participants
about the Isabela Oriole. The main answers can be grouped according to the following:
a) Icon: Isabela Oriole is a golden treasure.
b) Distribution: It is endemic to Luzon. It can be found only in Gonzaga,
Baggao and San Mariano, at the Northern Sierra Madre. It was first
discovered in Isabela in 1800s. It is found on forest edges.
c) Status: It is one of the least known birds of the Philippines. It is one of the
rarest birds in the world. It is critically endangered, with less than 250
individuals in the wild and its population is decreasing. Once it is gone, it
will be forever gone; hence, there is a need to conserve it.
d) Ecology: It is a specialist, dependent on the lowland forest.
e) Morphology: It has gray beak and yellow body.
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2) What are the threats to the Isabela Oriole?
Though one answered that all illegal acts laid in RA 9147 threatens the Isabela
Oriole, the other answers from the participants detailed these illegal acts and other
threats:
a) Habitat destruction: Habitat loss due to the conversion of their natural
habitat, clearing of foothills for agricultural expansion by way of kaingin or
slash-and-burn, this also causing forest destruction. Disturbance in their
habitat is also caused by illegal logging or timber poaching and mining.
b) Hunting: Indiscriminate and unlawful hunting of wildlife and its illegal trade
also threaten the Isabela Oriole.
c) Competition: The survival of the Isabela Oriole also depends on its
competition with closely-related species.
d) People: Ignorance of the people on the importance of birds and wildlife to the
environment does not do any good for the Isabela Oriole. But the root of the
problem is that there is a bigger population of humans, and part of this
increasing population is migrating to the uplands, where conflict between
wildlife and human communities can be witnessed.
3) What measures should be taken to protect the Isabela Oriole?
The answers given to this question by the participants varied from addressing the
main threats to the species itself, up to involving different stakeholders into the act of
conserving the species.
a) Laws and policies: There should be strict implementation and enforcement of
the Wildlife Act (RA 9147) by the DENR. Illegal logging and hunting should
be stopped. A barangay resolution should be established that specifically
deals with the protection of the Isabela Oriole. Furthermore, an ordinance
should be declared to designate a certain area in each of the three
municipalities as critical habitats of the Isabela Oriole.
b) In-situ conservation: Habitat of the Isabela Oriole should be restored by
combining rainforestation and agroforestry efforts.
c) Ex-situ conservation: A captive-breeding facility should be established to
increase the population of the Isabela Oriole.
d) IEC: There should be intensive conduct of IEC in the communities aiming
towards understanding, and not just merely limited to increasing awareness
of local communities. Method should include more of interpersonal
communication through face-to-face communication. A socials bureau
should also be organized.
e) Alternative livelihood: Livelihood assistance should be provided for local
communities to meet their basic needs. Alternative livelihood projects should
be environmentally-friendly, but further research should be established to
identify practical and reasonable projects to increase likelihood of its
adoption by the communities. Ecotourism in the sites may be boosted by
promoting birdwatching to tourists with the Isabela Oriole as the “star” bird.
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f) Longevity of the project: Fund sourcing should be considered.
4) Who should be involved in the conservation of the Isabela Oriole?
The participants listed the following as supposed stakeholders to the conservation of
the Isabela Oriole:
a) Government agencies, mainly the provincial and field offices of the DENR at
the different sites, the local government units especially the MENRO
b) Non-government organizations such as the Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc.
c) Academic institutions should be tapped not only to develop the IEC
campaign, but also to provide assistance in further studies and even to
develop their own projects in conservation of the Isabela Oriole. On the other
hand, students can also be trained to carry out crucial activities of the
project.
d) Local residents will be the main stakeholders, their participation will be the
most sought to ensure the success of the conservation initiative.
e) When ecotourism in the sites will flourish, the Department of Tourism (DOT)
and the tourists will also have a role in the conservation of the Isabela
Oriole. The project can also coordinate with the WBCP to promote the sites
for birdwatching.
5) To support the Isabela Oriole conservation, what livelihood assistance
projects are appropriate for your community?
Throughout the discussion, the participants have reinforced the idea that the
conservation of the Isabela Oriole would be very dependent on the local community in
the sites. Basic needs of the community should first be addressed to make their minds
open to the idea of actively participating in the conservation of the Isabela Oriole.
Hence, the participants listed livelihood assistance options that the community would
benefit from and inspire them to promote conservation of the species and habitat:
a) Assistance in terms of farming inputs (seedlings and fertilizers), implements,
farm to market road, and new farming technology training.
b) Small subsidiary for forest wardens (e.g. Bantay Ibon) who will head Isabela
Oriole conservation and forest protection by monitoring the sites and
reporting illegal activities on a regular basis.
c) Train locals to be able to lead and present in the information, education and
communication (IEC) campaign for Isabela Oriole conservation. Locals can
be birdwatching guides and forest protection advocates.
d) Establish small plant nursery for replanting with emphasis on different fruit
bearing trees. Tie-in with the local DENR for the National Greening Program.
e) Training for cottage industry among housewives and out-of-school youth in
the form of a product tie-in with the Isabela Oriole.
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After the workshop, the ideas on the metacards were encoded and organized by the
ORIS Project Team into a framework using the Project Tree Analysis. The output is
presented in the Annex of this document.
D. Site Visit
A visit to Sitio Mansarong in Brgy Sta. Margarita (Baggao) was made on 12
September 2013 by some of the participants of the seminar-workshop. The objective of
the site visit was to observe the Isabela Oriole in its natural habitat. Despite its rarity,
the chance of seeing it in the wild is highest in Mansarong, thus this site was chosen for
the activity. Furthermore, Mansarong demonstrates a landscape that is apparently a
suitable habitat for the Isabela Oriole, as well as of a thriving agricultural area. This
coexistence presents a win-win situation for the community and the Isabela Oriole.
A total of 19 participants were able to attend the trip. It took about 4.5hrs to get to
the site. Guided by a local resident, we walked up a hill towards a forest fragment where
we almost regularly see or hear the Isabela Oriole during field surveys. Despite the
intermittent rain showers, we were treated to wonderful views of two individuals of
Isabela Oriole.
Figure 3. Participants of the site visit enthusiastically raised their hands when asked,
“Who has seen the Isabela Oriole?”
Acknowledgments
This event would have not been made possible without the active participation and
profound thoughts, ideas and knowledge generously shared by all the participants of the
seminar-workshop. The different perspectives during the discussions have revealed
interesting and useful points. These contributions will be used wisely in the advancement
of activities for the conservation of the Isabela Oriole and its habitat. Thank you to all.
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The ORIS Project team owes its thanks to the funding support of the Conservation
Leadership Programme (CLP), the assistance of the faculty and students of the Department
of Development Communication and Languages (DDCL) and the staff of Mabuwaya
Foundation, Inc. (MFI) for organizing the seminar-workshop and the site visit, the regional,
provincial and field offices of DENR and the local and barangay government officials in the
sites for obliging to our invitations to the event, to the representatives of Wild Bird Club of
the Philippines (WBCP) for attending, documenting and publishing a write-up of the event,
to the efficient staff of the Center for Cagayan Valley Program of Environment and
Development (CCVPED) for attending to the accommodation of participants and
preparations of the event venue, and to the speakers who inspired and set the tone for a
productive discussion.
Special thanks to Baggao MENRO Johnny Columna for endorsing our letter for Mayor
Pattung (Baggao) to grant our request to visit Mansarong, to the local residents of
Mansarong for welcoming the participants into the area, to Victor Esmero who guided the
participants to the site and to Ruben Ganase and company for providing a transport for
getting into and out of Mansarong.
IV. Annexes
ANNEX 1: List of Participants (Seminar-Workshop)
NAME POSITION ORGANIZATION/AFFILIATION
1 Juan Evangelista Ecosystems Management Specialist CENRO Aparri
2 Nelson Antonio Information Officer CENRO Alcala
3 Carlito Sabiniano Data Encoder CENRO Alcala
4 Baltazar Ranin Focal Person NSMNP PASu Office
5 Edgar Rasos Brgy Captain Barangay Ipil, Gonzaga
6 Edwin Ilumin Brgy Kagawad Barangay Ipil, Gonzaga
7 Eddie Licupa Brgy Kagawad Barangay Ipil, Gonzaga
8 Johnny Sosa Brgy Kagawad Barangay Tapel, Gonzaga
9 Alexis Bautista Administration Assistant MENRO Baggao
10 Ginalyn Tagapan CPA - I MENRO San Mariano
11 Randy Bulan Brgy Captain Barangay Dibuluan, San Mariano
12 Onofre Daniel Brgy Kagawad Barangay Dibuluan, San Mariano
13 Marcelino Aguinaldo Brgy Kagawad Barangay Dibuluan, San Mariano
14 Victorino Montanes Local Resident Barangay Dibuluan, San Mariano
15 Sylvia Ramos Member WBCP
16 Tonji Ramos Member WBCP
17 Mercedes Masipiqueña Director ISUC - CCVPED/CFEM
18 Jowel Taggueg Faculty ISUC - CFEM
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19 Oscar Cardenas Faculty ISUC - CFEM
20 Myrna Cureg Faculty ISUC - DDCL
21 Antonia Bagunu Faculty ISUC - DDCL
22 Joni Acay Leader ORIS Project
23 Nikki Dyanne Realubit Co-Leader ORIS Project
24 Jerwin Baquiran Research Assistant/Student ORIS Project/ISUC - DDCL
25 Reymond Guttierez Research Assistant/Student ORIS Project/ISUC - DDCL
26 Marites Balbas Deputy Director Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc
27 Dominic Rodriguez Conservation Manager Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc
28 Ronald Addatu Project Coordinator Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc
29 Edmund Jose Research Assistant Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc
30 Arnold Macadangdang Research Assistant Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc
31 Dorina Soler CEPA/Administration Assistant Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc
32 Lilibeth Baldesancho Finance Manager Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc
ANNEX 2: List of Participants (Site Visit)
NAME POSITION ORGANIZATION/AFFILIATION
1 Joni Acay Leader ORIS Project
2 Nikki Dyanne Realubit Co-leader ORIS Project
3 Alexis Bautista Administration Assistant MENRO Baggao
4 Victor Esmero Brgy Tanod Barangay Sta. Margarita, Baggao
5 Edgar Rasos Brgy Captain Barangay Ipil, Gonzaga
6 Edwin Ilumin Brgy Kagawad Barangay Ipil, Gonzaga
7 Eddie Licupa Brgy Kagawad Barangay Ipil, Gonzaga
8 Johnny Sosa Brgy Kagawad Barangay Tapel, Gonzaga
9 Ginalyn Tagapan CPA - I MENRO San Mariano
10 Randy Bulan Brgy Captain Barangay Dibuluan, San Mariano
11 Onofre Daniel Brgy Kagawad Barangay Dibuluan, San Mariano
12 Marcelino Aguinaldo Brgy Kagawad Barangay Dibuluan, San Mariano
13 Victorino Montanes Local Resident Barangay Dibuluan, San Mariano
14 Sylvia Ramos Member WBCP
15 Tonji Ramos Member WBCP
16 Jowel Taggueg Faculty ISUC - CFEM
17 Dominic Rodriguez Conservation Manager Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc
18 Ronald Addatu Project Coordinator Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc
19 Edmund Jose Research Assistant Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc
20 Arnold Macadangdang Research Assistant Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc
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ANNEX 3: Program of Activities
PROGRAMME
Opening ceremonies
8:00am Invocation, National Anthem
8:15am Welcome remarks
by Dr. Mercedes Masipiqueña, CCVPED/CFEM
8:30am Keynote Address
by Marites Balbas, Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc
8:45am Seminar-workshop guidelines and expectations
by Prof. Antonia M. Bagunu, DDCL
Seminar Presentations
9:00am Rediscovering our Golden Treasure
by Joni Acay, ORIS Project Team
9:15am Fieldwork Year 1: Results (Population, Distribution, Habitat and Threats)
by Nikki Dyanne Realubit, ORIS Project Team
9:40am Audio Visual Presentation
9:45am Information Education and Communication Campaign Year 1
by Jerwin Baquiran and Reymond Guttierez , ORIS Project Team/DDCL
10:15am Associated Environmental Laws and Policies for the Isabela Oriole conservation
by For. Baltazar S. Ranin, NSMNP Western Side
Open Forum
10:30am Existing environmental advocacies in different study sites
Moderated by Marites Balbas
Workshop proper
11:00am Construction of conceptual framework for Isabela Oriole conservation
Open Forum Moderated by Nikki Dyanne Realubit, ORIS Project Team
1:00pm Elaboration of conceptual framework, setting down of measures to protect the
Isabela Oriole, developing a conservation action plan
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ANNEX 4: Workshop Output (Problem Tree Analysis)
The results of the brainstorming during the workshop were collated and arranged by
the ORIS Project Team into a Problem Tree. This analysis will show in a hierarchy the
relationship of causes or underlying problems to the main problem, that is, “The Isabela
Oriole is under high risk of extinction.” The underlying problems appear in the lower
level of the tree, while the basic and main problems appear much higher.
Based on the workshop outputs, we have identified the basic problems:
1. The Isabela Oriole population is very low because it is threatened by habitat
loss, hunting and competition with the White-lored Oriole.
2. The Isabela Oriole has fragmented population because their remaining habitat is
fragmented.
3. There are currently no specific initiatives dealing with the conservation of the
Isabela Oriole because there are few studies on the bird and there is currently
no link among various stakeholders targeting the conservation of the Isabela
Oriole.
On the other hand, the underlying problems are:
1. Few studies about the Isabela Oriole
2. Poor management of agricultural lands
3. Institutional limitations in implementing laws and regulations in forest
management and the wildlife act
4. Alternative livelihood are lacking, not implemented or not adopted by the
community
5. Limited awareness and understanding of local community about the Isabela
Oriole and existing laws and policies
Having identified these, the Isabela Oriole Conservation Action Plan should be able
to address these problems and their underlying causes. This should be developed
specific to each site and with participation from all the stakeholders.
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Problem Tree Analysis
The analysis below show the upper four levels of the Problem Tree, with the main problem on top (The Isabela Oriole is under high risk of
extinction) and the underlying problems below.
The Isabela Oriole
is under very high
risk of extinction.
The Isabela Oriole
has fragmented
population.
The population of
the Isabela Oriole is
very low.
There are
currently no
specific initiatives
dealing with the
conservation of the
Isabela Oriole.
The remaining
habitat of the
Isabela Oriole is
fragmented.
The Isabela Oriole
is threatened by
habitat loss.
The Isabela Oriole
is further
threatened by
competition for
resources with
White-lored Oriole.
The Isabela Oriole
may be threatened
by hunting.
Isabela Oriole is
one of the least
studied birds in the
Philippines.
There is currently
no existing link
among GO's, NGO's
and local residents
specifically
targeting the
conservation of the
Isabela Oriole.
Very little original
lowland forest cover
is left (habitat
destruction).
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The analysis below shows the underlying problems to Habitat Destruction.
Very little original lowland forest
cover is left (habitat destruction)
Lowland forests
are converted to
agricultural
lands
(agricultural
expansion).
Lowland forests
are illegally logged.
Human
encroachment
into forest lands
Commercialization
of timber products
High demand
for fertile lands
Lowland forests
are easily
accessible
More farmers
compete for
agricultural
lands
Old agricultural
lands become
less productive
over time
Laws on
protection of
lowland forests
are not
effectively
implemented
Alternative
livelihood is
lacking, not
implemented or
not adopted by
community
Poor management of
lands, i.e. use of kaingin
system and other un-
sustainable practice
Lowland forests
are categorized
as 'public
domain' and not
privatized
Institutional
limitation in
forest
management
Local communities have
limited understanding
about the laws and
policies regarding
protection of forest lands
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The analysis below shows the other underlying problems to a very low population of the Isabela Oriole, which are hunting and resource-
competition with similar species.
The population of the
Isabela Oriole is very
low.
The Isabela Oriole is
further threatened by
competition for
resources with White-
lored Oriole.
The Isabela Oriole
may be threatened
by hunting.
Closely-related
species compete for
similar resources.
There are more
White-lored Orioles
than Isabela Orioles.
Hunting is a source
of livelihood and
sustenance for the
communities.
Laws against hunting
and illegal pet trade
are not effectively
implemented.
Alternative livelihood
is lacking, not
implemented or not
adopted by
community
Institutional
limitation in
implementation.
Local communities
have limited
understanding about
the laws and policies
regarding hunting of
wildlife.
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Photo Documentation*
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Photo by Sylvia T. Ramos, Wild Bird Club of the Philippines
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Appendix L: Article at Animal Scene (2013)
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Appendix M: Acay et al., (in prep.) abstract for submission to Forktail
or Journal to Threatened Taxa
Revisiting sites of distribution of the Isabela Oriole (Oriolus
isabellae) in Luzon, Philippines
The Isabela Oriole, Oriolus isabellae, is one of the rarest birds of
the world and one of the least known Philippine bird species.
Endemic to Luzon, it is critically endangered and probably survives in
the last remaining lowland forests of this island. Historical and recent
information show that it has been seen to occur in four provinces,
namely Isabela, Cagayan, Quirino and Bataan. Each of the sites was
revisited from September 2012 to March 2013 and playback method
was used in the survey to verify the occurrence of the species. The
status of the species and the present condition of its habitat was also
assessed. We have confirmed, with very few encounters, the
presence of the Isabela Oriole in two provinces only, namely Isabela
and Cagayan. The sites are found particularly at the edge of the
Northern Sierra Madre Mountain range. Despite the degradation of
the forest and large-scale conversion of their lowland forest habitat
to mainly agricultural lands, the remaining forest fragments serve as
an important habitat for the Isabela Oriole. The verification of the
occurrence of the Isabela Oriole in more sites over the past year will
open opportunities for further research on the bird. Furthermore,
efforts to conserve this endemic bird may further promote the
protection of remaining lowland forests in the sites. Through
collaborations with an academic institution, a local NGO, a
birdwatching group, the municipal and barangay local government
units, and residents in the communities, the ORIS Project was able to
jumpstart the efforts for conservation of one of the rarest birds of the
world, the Isabela Oriole.
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Address list and web links
Myrna C. Cureg, Professor
College of Development Communication and Arts and
Sciences (CDCAS), Isabela State University (ISU),: Cabagan, Isabela,
Philippines; Email Address: [email protected]
Antonia M. Bagunu, Professor
College of Development Communication and Arts and
Sciences (CDCAS), Isabela State University (ISU), Cabagan, Isabela,
Philippines; Email Address: [email protected]
Merlijn van Weerd, Exceutive Director
Mabuwaya Foundation, Inc., Cabagan, Isabela, Philippines
Email Address; [email protected]
Ilarde Viernes, OIC-CENRO
Community Environment and Natural Resources Office
(CENRO), Alcala, Cagayan, Philippines
Email Address: [email protected]
Johnny Columna, Officer in charge-MENRO
Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO),
Baggao, Cagayan, Philippines; Email Address:
Alex Barayuga, Protected area superintendent
Quirino Protected Landscape, Quirino, Philippines; Email
Address: [email protected]
Sylvia Ramos, Wild Bird Club of the Philippines Member
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Online article:
http://ebonph.wordpress.com/2013/12/01/championing-the-isabela-
oriole/
Irene Dy, Wild Bird Club of the Philippines Member
Online article:
http://throughabirderseyes.blogspot.com/2014/05/sweet-isabela-
isabela-oriole.html
Distribution list of proceedings for seminar-workshop
� Community Environmental and Natural Resources Office
(CENRO) Aparri
� Community Environmental and Natural Resources Office
(CENRO) Alcala
� Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO)
Cagayan
� Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) office Northern Sierra
Madre Natural Park (NSMNP), PENRO Isabela
� Community Environmental and Natural Resources Office
(CENRO) Naguilian
� Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) office Quirino Protected
Landscape, PENRO Quirino
� Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) office Mariveles
Watershed Forest Reserve, PENRO Bataan
� Municipalities of Baggao, Gonzaga, San Mariano, Diffun, Limay
and Mariveles
� Barangays Ipil, Tapel, Sta. Margarita, Dibuluan, and San Jose