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Project Completion Report Annex E : Pola Watershed CY 2014

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National Program Support for Environment and Natural Resources Management Project

Project Title : Pola Watershed Management Project

Project Location / Area of

Operation

: Within 5 Municipalities Covering the Pola

Watershed Area (Socorro, Pinamalayan, Pola,

Victoria and Gloria –Oriental Mindoro)

Area of the Watershed : 24,127 hectares:

Socorro - 9,574.97 has.

Pinamalayan - 8,586.72 has.

Pola - 2,291.00 has.

Gloria - 136.66 has.

Victoria - 657.32 has.

Sablayan - 2,880.62 has. (Occidental Mindoro part)

Implementing Agencies

Lead Agency

:

DENR-PENRO, Calapan City / DENR-CENRO-

Socorro, Oriental Mindoro

Cooperating Agencies : PGOM & Mun. LGUs of 5 Municipalities of Or.

Mindoro covering the Pola Watershed (Socorro,

Pinamalayan, Pola, Gloria & Victoria)

Project Beneficiaries

Direct Beneficiaries

Communities

Indirect

:

:

:

Indigenous Peoples/CADC holder; ISF-

CS/CBFMA holders/Upland

PO/Fisherfolks Assoc.; Brgy. LGUs

Other stakeholders/constituents of the 5

municipalities

Project Cost : PhP 9,500,000.00

Funding Source : NPS-ENRMP under FASPO

Implementation Period : FY 2011- FY 2012 (continuing act./funds)

Project Components /Activities :

1. Preparatory activities for the preparation of IEM and LGU ENR Plans such as: formation of TWG/PIT, capacity building, trainings & exposure trips/cross project

visits, inception/orientation meetings, stakeholders/community meetings,

formation of WMC, preparation/review/signing of MOA, drafting/preparation of

manual of operations, data gatherings/situational analysis preparatory for the

drafting of IEM and LGU ENR Plans, and preparation of GIS Thematic maps of

the project.

2. Identification, planning and operationalization of key investment areas in the watershed such as: a.) watershed restoration, rehabilitation & management (Forest

Nursery Identification/Establishment & Development-5,000 sq. m.;

Reforestation/ANR -EP within Degraded and/or Inadequately Stocked Forestland

Areas/Micro-watershed Using Indigenous Forest Tree Species -10 hectares).

3. Development of marginal/cultivated forestlands as food production area (w/in CBFMA/CADC/ISF sites) into AGF farms with the following developmental


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activities: procurement /production and distribution of high value crops, fruit tree

species (24,250 seedlings/grafted/budded); Model-Farm Establishment Terracing

Farm / Contour farming (2 has. for upland rice production/vegetable gardening).

4. Infrastructure support (Construction of 1 unit Multi-purpose shed/bunkhouse; Construction 1 unit Water Reservoir(SWIS) including Pipe Installation;

Rehabilitation of Farm-to market Road (w/in a stretch of 5 km).

5. Procurement of IT/mobility equipments in support to project implementation such as the following: I unit utility vehicle(pick-up truck); 2 units motorcycle; 2 units

laptop/notebook computer; 1 unit desktop computer ; 3 units GPS handheld.

6. Hiring of one (1) IEM Specialist/consultant o facilitate the preparation of IEM Framework and LGU ENR plans and provide technical guidance to DENR-LGU

TWGs in undertaking other preparatory activities.

7. Project Management and Supervision (M&E activities, Inspection/Validation, Extension services, IEC works, documentation processes, support to various

operations of the concerned technical/support groups/project TWGs/field

implementers, etc.

I. BACKGROUND OF THE COMPONENT

Pola River Watershed consists of an aggregate land area of 24,127 hectares located in the

central part of Oriental and Occidental Mindoro. Greater part of its land area is part of

five (5) municipalities of Oriental Mindoro and lesser part covers one municipality of

Occidental Mindoro. The focus of Pola Watershed Project implementation are the areas

within the 5 municipalities covered by the Pola Watershed (except Sablayan, Occidental

Mindoro):

Socorro - 9,574.97 has.

Pinamalayan - 8,586.72 has.

Pola - 2,291.00 has.

Gloria - 136.66 has.

Victoria - 657.32 has.

Sablayan - 2,880.62 has. (Occidental Mindoro part)


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Figure 1. Political Map of Pola River Watershed.

Pola Watershed belongs to one of the watershed areas in critical state which needs

immediate intervention. Its crucial features lie on the following variables: a) the extent of

upland population and migration, b) the degree of population pressure and resources

resulting into rapid deforestation and soil erosion, c) deleterious and unproductive

farming practices in the upland areas, d) poverty in the uplands and inequitable access to

resources and markets, e) water as an important commodity and f) agricultural

productivity in the lowlands.

The DENR, being the primary government agency responsible for the conservation,

management, development and proper use of the country’s environment and natural

resources, with its extension arms wherein the PENRO & CENRO at the forefront, plays

a vital role to go beyond the rally of resolving and addressing the threats to the integrity

of the watershed and its inhabitants.

Generally, the main purpose of this project is to effectively manage, develop , restore

and sustain the management of the watershed areas/upland resources with the active

participation of the concerned stakeholders / upland inhabitants thru implementation of

various developmental and support activities that will address both the environment and

socio-economic aspects ; and the implementation of such activities and /or the

management of the said watershed area is thru the adoption of Integrated Ecosystem

Management (IEM) approach.

Pola Watershed Project was conceptualized in FY 2010. The DENR-PENRO of Oriental

Mindoro initiated the preparation of a project proposal thru the initiative of PENRO


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Arthur B. Serna. The proposal was submitted to the DENR Central Office in November,

2010 for consideration and fund allocation. Preparation/revision of Work and Financial

Plan was made following instructions. A minimal fund support was provided in FY 2011

under NPS-ENRMP. Preparatory activities initially started up in the 2nd quarter period

of FY 2011. Other major target activities started to implement in the 3rd

quarter period of

FY 2011 and continued up/ completed the various works in FY 2012 considering the

various factors that hindered the project implementation.

The implementation of the project strictly followed the relevant instructions/ENRMP

guidelines pertaining thereto and in consonance with the approved Work and Financial

Plan. The implementation of the project considered the integration of IEM Approach.

In order to effectively and efficiently implement the Pola Watershed Project, the DENR

Regional Office issued Special Order to the PENRO of Oriental Mindoro as the Project

Focal Person, while the CENRO of Socorro as the Assistant Project Focal Person.

Likewise, the special orders creating the technical working group and the project

implementation team were also issued. The partner LGUs (both provincial and municipal)

has also designated their regular representatives for the project undertakings.

The remarkable accomplishments were embarked on its vibrant and supportive project

focal person/leaders coupled with hardworking technical and support staff. A wide range

of key programs/activities implemented are geared towards addressing environmental and

socio-economic aspects with the involvement of concerned stakeholders and strong LGU

support.

II. HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT

The PENR Officer being the Project Focal Person, the CENR Officer of Socorro as the

Assistant Focal Person, the created TWG and the Project Implementing Team – all of

them being the forefront of project implementation had contributed much for the

successful project implementation. All of the targeted project activities for FY 2011

under the NPS-NRMP fund were accomplished/completed up to December, 2012 in

collaboration and with the strong support and cooperation of the concerned

LGUs/stakeholders, as well as the untiring support of the concerned admin and finance

services of the DENR (from C.O. down to PENRO), and of course with technical

guidance and support of FASPO Officers/concerned staff.

Summarized below are the accomplished activities which were undertaken by the field

implementers guided and/or following the approved work and financial plan, guidelines

and various instructions/communications from the higher DENR authorities:


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A. Preparatory Activities Undertaken

An inception meeting was held at the DENR-PENRO facilitated by the PENR Officer

Arthur B. Serna attended by CENRO Ernesto I. Yere and the key staff both from

PENRO and CENRO-Socorro. Preliminary focused-group discussion was made

regarding the project components as well as the mechanics then followed by action

planning.

Another meeting was held at Filipiniana Hotel with the presence of both the PENRO

and CENRO-Socorro Officers, technical working group/project implementation team,

and support staff together with representative from the Regional Office. The meeting

was facilitated by PENRO Arthur B. Serna. Again, discussion on the project

components, mechanics of implementation were made. This was followed by tasking

of activities /workshop.

Figure 2. Conduct of Preparatory Activities.


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A Special Order was issued by the Regional Executive Director (RSO No. 144, dated

July 18, 2011) designating PENRO Arthur B. Serna as the Project Focal Person, while

CENRO Ernesto I. Yere as the Assistant Project Focal Person.

B. Formation of Technical Working Group (accomplished 2 out of 1 target)

A DENR-Technical Working Group (TWG) was formed with a separate Special

Order issued by the Regional Executive Director ( R.S.O. No.142, dated July 18,

2011).In order to effectively implement the bulk of the project activities at the field

level , the PENRO or the Project Focal Person initiated the issuance of Special Order

No. 2011-22, dated June 15, 2011 creating the Project Implementation Team who

were assigned for a specific tasks , though all concerned technical and support staff

are also working other tasks assigned by the project focal person to perform other

works in addition to assigned tasks.

Series of coordination works with the concerned stakeholders/LGUs covering Pola

Watershed were made by the assigned implementing team and informed about the

existence of the Pola Watershed Project , briefed about its components/mechanics,

and the scheduled activities needing the LGUs’ presence. Initial data gatherings

were made during pre-coordination works with concerned LGUs and other

stakeholders.

Below are some of the photo documentation of the activities undertaken within the

municipalities with major areas of concern:

Figure 3. DENR TWG/Technical Staff while coordinating with the Mun. Mayor and

MPDC/Mun. Engr. Of the Municipality of Socorro, Oriental Mindoro


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Figure 4. FASPO, PENRO and CENRO-Socorro Officers & staff during coordination

works with the LGU of Pola, Oriental Mindoro

Figure 5. DENR- PENRO TWG members during coordination works with the LGUs of

Pinamalayan and Gloria, Oriental Mindoro (including data gathering activities)

C. Training and Workshops Conducted

Series of technical meetings/workshops were also initiated by the Central Office/FASPO

with the presence of PENR/CENR officers and field project staff/implementers prior to

project implementation and even during implementation stage.


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a. Orientation/Training on IEM and LGU-ENR Planning (accomplished 5 out of 1 target))

Orientation/Meeting on the concepts/theories of Integrated Ecosystems

Management(IEM) was conducted in August 9-10, 2011 participated by the concerned

stakeholders such as the following: MPDCS/MENROs of the 5 municipalities( Socorro,

Pola, Pinamalayan, Victoria & Gloria), PGOM reps.( PG-ENRO, PPDO), PENR &

CENRO-Socorro Officers, all members of TWG/PIT from from R.O./ PENRO/

CENRO-Socorro. Other key staff and CENR Officers of CENROs Calapan & Roxas

were included as one of the participants (though not part of the mgt. of the Pola

Watershed Project) as an opportunity for them to be informed /oriented on IEM approach

for future replication/adoption within watershed areas covering their jurisdiction.

Lecture/Discussion on IEM was facilitated by Dr. Ernesto Guiang – the FASPO

Consultant. This was supported by sharing of experiences on the implemented watershed

project adopting the IEM in Pulantuna Watershed in Bicol Region by RTD Pobleo

Florece who travelled all the way from Bicol Region. While the topic on Vulnerability

Assessment was rendered by Dr. Edgardo E. Vendiola (RTD for Research) of

MIMAROPA Region. The two-day activities were monitored/supported by the

FASPO/PDED Project staff/Officers (Mr. Conrad, Ms. Monyeen, Ms. Nelia).

Figure 6. Orientation/Training on IEM and LGU-ENR Planning


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b. Orientation/ Training on IEM and LGU ENR Planning

Conducted last June 14-15, 2012; August 14, 2012; August 31, 2012; September 6-7,

2012 by the hired consultant For. Casimiro V. Olvida as part of his consultancy services

in the drafting/Preparation of IEM Framework and LGU ENR Plans inclusive of

providing technical guidance in WMC formation, and preparation/drafting of MOA and

WMC Manual of Operations. Shown below are some of the photo documentations.

Figure 7. Hired Consultant/ IEM Specialist For. Casimiro V. Olvida while facilitating the

IEM Orientation, Planning Workshop dated June 14- 15, 2012 at DENR- PENRO

Conference Room with TWG members of the DENR- LGUs, NCIP and other technical

staff

Figure 8. Hired Consultant/ IEM Specialist during the IEM Orientation, Community

Meeting/ Consultation dated August 15, 2012 at Brgy. Hall of Brgy.Marayos

,Pinamanlayan, Oriental Mindoro together with CENRO Pablo Santos , DENR-TWG

members , and Barangay Officials.


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Figure 9. Hired Consultant/ IEM Specialist during the Workshop on Situational Analysis

& Strategic formulation for IEM Plan dated Sept. 6- 7, 2012 at White Beach Lodge,

Puerto Galera with DENR TWG members, MPDC/ MAO/MENRO of LGUs, NCIP and

other Technical Key Officials

Figure 10. Hired Consultant/ IEM Specialist during the Ground Working Activities (a)

Community immersion at Brgy.Marayos, Pinamalayan during the seedling distribution

(b) Site visit at Sabang, Pinamalayan –also undertaking FGD/IEC/Orientation


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c. Orientation/Meetings/Community Consultation Several meetings/ community consultations and orientation were conducted/ facilitated by the PENR and CENR

Officers and key /project technical staff particularly within CADC/IP areas

and oriented/ informed them about the project and benefits that they will derive

both directly and indirectly and partly discussed the IEM approach . IEC

activities are integrated in the process specifically on environmental awareness

(protection, conservation , climate change mitigation and adaptation) . In one of

the meetings , PENRO Serna invited the ORMECO Director and presented with

him one of the earnestly requested electrification within the community, wherein

he was convinced by the PENRO as a convergence process in addressing the

needs of the upland community, as such approved and implemented in the 1st

and 2nd

quarter of FY 2012 by the ORMECO within the very remote upland

community.

Figure 11. Barangay Assembly, Community Consultation /Meetings with the Indigenous

Peoples /Brgy. LGUs of Grandida and BugtongnaToog Proper, Municipality of Socorro

Working with the IPs is not an easy task. One must not only be patient but must know

how to deal with them. Their norms and traditions are still being practiced; as such

project acceptance took so long, hence encountered some sort of delay in project

implementation. They meet and discussed among themselves regarding the project


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developmental activities right after they were oriented by the Officers/project staff for a

three consecutive days and held again for another scheduled days in order to get

consensus. The activities were supported by the DENR in terms of food consumption by

the DENR as requested by IPs during their period of consecutive IP meetings. In the end,

the IPs drafted an agreement based on what they have agreed upon and presented to the

DENR

Figure 12. Indigenous People in Pola Watershed.

PENRO/CENRO reviewed and discussed before signing by both parties were made.

Shown below is the IP ritual conducted by the Tadyawan tribe at Brgy. BugtongnaToog,

Socorro including signing of agreement as a sign of their project acceptance.

Figure 13. Showing the Rituals conducted by the Indigenous Peoples (Tadyawan tribe)

participated by PENRO Arthur Serna and DENR Field staff as part of their tradition of

their Project Acceptance.


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Figure 14. The IP leaders/tribal chieftain Ramon Salamat and Jaime Cruzado while

signing an agreement for project acceptance.

IPs ritual for project acceptance does not end with the killing of one pig used during the

solemn process of the said ritual; but more native pigs were killed as part of another

rituals during start-up of project activities in the CADC/IP areas composed of various

Sitios in Brgy. BugtongnaToog, Socorro. The DENR officers and project implementing

team/staff respected these kinds of IPs practices, hence the IPs were supported during

the process.

Figure 15. IPs Rituals for start- up activities


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D. EXPOSURE TRIPS/CROSS-PROJECT VISIT (100% accomplished)

a. Exposure Trip to Cordillera Administrative Region (Ifugao, Banaue, Mt. Province, Sagada, Benguet)

Exposure trips /cross project visits were undertaken within selected watershed areas with

best practices and areas adopting the IEM approach wherein learnings could be

replicated. The participants in this undertaking composed of the selected staff (Pola

Watershed Project implementers) from PENRO headed by PENRO Arthur B. Serna and

CENRO Socorro, LGU’s from Pola, Pinamalayan, Socorro, Victoria and Gloria,

Oriental Mindoro, NCIP representatives, representatives from the Provincial Government

of Oriental Mindoro and members of the People’s Organization/Indigenous Community

within Pola Watershed Project . These were undertaken within various locations

covering the Cordillera Administrative Region(Ifugao, Banaue, Bontoc, Sagada and

Baguio) on May 7-11, 2012 and attended by 35 participants ; and in Region 5 (various

areas of Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte) on June 19-22, 2013 with 20 participants.

A complete documentation of these activities was prepared by the organized

documentation team. These activities are part of the catch-up plan of the

unaccomplished FY 2011 target which was undertaken in FY 2012.

Figure 16. Exposure Trip to Cordillera Administrative Region


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Figure 17. On-site lecture on soil and water conservation measures thru terracing

conveyed by PENRO Serna with the IP participants (TadyawanMangyan) of Socorro,

Oriental Mindoro. PENRO Serna is convincing the Mangyans to replicate the rice

terracing farming following contours in their upland areas to shift away from destructive

farming system like the slash and burn/kaingin making system.

Figure 18. Lectures conducted and /sharing of experiences by Peoples Organization,

Officers and staff in DENR-PENRO Ifugao and Bontoc , and actively participated by the

training delegates.


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Figure 19. Viewing the beautiful scenery in Bontoc with best practices ( i.e., rice terraces,

green fields, evergreen watersheds, clustered villages with seemingly disciplined

community).

Figure 20. Mountain trekking in Sagada within pine plantation areas, and observation

tour within in IPs’ sacred areas with hanging coffins.


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Figure 21. During Courtesy Call/Visit & Orientation Meeting at DENR-CAR Regional

Office in Baguio and observation tour in the Mount Pulag highest elevation/peak.

Figure 22. Observation tour at strawberry farm in La Trinidad, Baguio as one of the

livelihood of the people residing therein.


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b. Cross Visit in Libmanan Pilantuna Watershed Project (Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte)

Figure 23. Training participants during the orientation proper and lecture-

discussion/sharing of experiences rendered by RTD Pobleo Florece and project staff

regarding the Libmanan Pulantuna Watershed Project Implementation with the

application and adoption of the IEM approach.


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Figure 24. Visit/immersion with LGUs actively participating / implementing the IEM

project in partnership with the DENR; and field project site visitation/observation tour

at Wetland Ecotourism Conservation Project and Bicol National Park simultaneous with

on-site lecture-discussion as part of the orientation process.

Figure 25. Visit/immersion with the community/peoples organization with the LGUs

implementing one of the conservation and livelihood projects under Pulantuna

Watershed Project


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E. Data Gathering & Analysis for the Drafting of IEM and LGU ENR Plans Including Preparation of GIS Generated Maps

All the needed data/references for the preparation of the IEM& LGU- ENR Plans and GIS maps generated maps were undertaken

Prepared the following thematic maps: o Map showing the Coordinates of PRW o Map Showing the Political Boundaries o Climatic Type Map o topography map o elevation map o slope map o geologic map o geohazard (faultlines) map o Map showing the earthquake epicenter of PRW o drainage system map o Stream Order Map o Map Showing the Physiological Properties of PRW o Map showing the soil taxonomy/Grouping o Forest Cover Map, 15) Land Use Category Map o Map Showing the Tenurial Instruments o land classification map o soil erosion susceptibility map o population map , 20)land capability map o Food Susceptibility Map o geohazard (landslide map)

F. Drafting/Review of IEM Framework and ENR Plans (100% accomplished)

Figure 26. Series of orientation, seminar, workshops facilitated by the hired project

consultant/IEM Specialist as preparatory activities in IEM framework plan preparation.

Fig.31 Site visit at Bicol National Park

Fig.32 Site visit at BansudWatershed Rehabilitation & Livelihood Project


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The secondary data gathered and all the relevant outputs during

seminar/workshops/meetings conducted/facilitated by the IEM Specialist and

participated by the DENR-LGUs and other stakeholders, including the data

gathered/observations during the conduct of community consultation

meetings/immersion/focused group discussion, coordination works and ground working

activities were used as references in the preparation of the plan .

Figure 27. Preparation of IEM Framework Plan.

G. Identification, Planning and Operationalization of Key Investment Areas in the Watershed

a. Watershed Restoration, Rehabilitation, & Management

Forest Nursery Identification/ Establishment, and Development (100% accomplished - 5000 sq. m.)

Figure 28. One of the two nurseries established (one in Granvida and 1 in Bugtong na

Toog proper, Socorro)


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Reforestation/ANR-EP within Degraded and/ or Inadequately Stocked Forestland Areas within Micro- watershed Using Indigenous Forest Tree

Species (100% accomplished)

Ten (10) hectares were identified by the IPs in Brgy. Bugtong na Toog,

Socorro, Oriental Mindoro guided technically by the assigned site coordinator.

The remote plantation area was surveyed and mapped. Ten thousand seedlings

of indigenous species were produced/procured namely: Ipil (1,000), Lauan

(5,000), Mangachapui (1,000), and Apitong (3,000). These were the seedlings

requirement for planting within 10 hectares (including reserve for mortality).

Figure 29. Seedlings to be planted.

Plantation establishment (site preparation & out planting including hauling of

planting materials) were undertaken by contract awarded to the skilled

IP/leader of the area. A total area of 10 hectares was planted at 3 meters by 3

meters spacing.

Figure 30. Enrichment planting conducted at Brgy. BugtongnaToog, Socorro

planted with indigenous forest tree seedlings.


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b. Development of Marginal/Cultivated Forestlands as Food Production Area (w/in CBFMA/CADC/ISF Sites

1. On Agro-forestry Development/ Establishment

Procurement of Fruit tree seedlings and Distribution: Out of 24,250 annual target, a total of 32,277 seedlings was accomplished. The additional

accomplishment (8,477 seedlings) in excess of the target was procured out

of savings from competitive bidding. These include the following :

o lanzones (duko)-grafted (5,000) o rambutan (rongrein)-grafted (8,000) o durian-grafted (2,000) o Pili/other indigenous fruit trees (9,250) o lanzones (longkong)-grafted (8,477)

The above-cited seedlings were distributed to project beneficiaries

covering Pola Watershed project (CADC/CBFMA/CS holders & other

upland farmers/stakeholders in the upland areas covering Pola Watershed

Project like in Bugtong na Toog, Granvida, Marayos, Safa, Sabang, and

Fortuna covering the municipalities of Socorro and Pinamalayan).

Farm Lots Development

Site preparation and outplanting of the seedlings distributed is counterpart

of the beneficiaries at no cost from the government. There is no allocated

budget based on WFP for the said activities including its maintenance

activities. These were planted by the beneficiaries within areas covering

the CADC, CBFMA, ISF-CS, and within other upland/forestland areas of

the watershed. About 149 hectares were planted/developed situated

within distribution areas cited above.

Figure 31. Site preparation and outplanting of the seedlings


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Figure 32. Fruit tree seedlings procured/ delivered and distributed to IPs/CADC holders

for AGF development at BugtongnaToog, Socorro

Figure 33. Meeting/Briefing with the beneficiaries (CS/CADC Holders) and Seedlings

distribution for Agroforestry Development Safa & Sabang proper, Pinamalayan.

Figure 34. Seedlings Distribution for Agroforestry Development to Beneficiaries

(CS/CBFMA holders) of Brgy.Marayos, Pinamalayan.


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Figure 35. Fruit Tree Seedlings Distribution for Agroforestry Development in Brgy.

Fortuna, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro

2. Model-Farm Establishment (100% accomplished)

Two (2) hectares or 20,000 sq. m. were developed into terraced farm for upland rice

production/vegetable gardening by the IPs.

Figure 36. Forester Paul Ao-wat providing technical assistance to IP beneficiaries while

lay-outing the terrace farms following contours in preparation for the establishment of

model farm.


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Figure 37. The established terraced farm following contours as a showcase/demo/model

farm located at Brgy. BugtongnaToog, Socorro

Figure 38. The established terraced farm following contours as a showcase/demo/model

farm.


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c. Infrastructure Support

1. Construction of Multi-purpose shed/bunkhouse (100% accomplished)

Figure 39. Constructed Multi-purpose shed/bunkhouse (established at Brgy.

BugtongnaToog, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro)


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2. Constructed 1 unit Water Reservoir/SWIS including Pipe Installation (100% accomplished)

Figure 40. Construction of SWIS/water reservoir and pipe installation.

Figure 41. Constructed 1 unit small water impounding structure with pipes installed at Brgy. BugtongnaToog Proper, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro( service area is approx.. 150 households)


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3. Rehabilitation of 5 km. Farm-to market Road : FMR-Phase 1 (100% accomplished)

Figure 42. Farm to Market Road Phase 1 in Socorro.

Prior to project implementation, the PENRO/CENRO Socorro Technical staff/TWG

members have conducted series of coordination works with the LGU of Socorro who was

requested the to prepare the program of works of the road rehab project considering that

the expertise on infra is under them aside from the fact that the subject area is within

their jurisdiction.

The Municipal Mayor, MPDC and Mun. Engineer were very supportive and active

partners in the implementation of the project. Hence they were the one entrusted to

prepare the necessary program of works and design. During the survey activities, the

concerned LGU Engineer participated in the field works together with the concerned

technical staff of CENRO-Socorro.

However, according to LGU during pre-discussion with them the budget of 1.9 million is

not sufficient to rehabilitate the target of 5km., in other words not a standard costing of

FMR rehabilitation. It is a very limited amount considering the relatively steep elevation/


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very poor road condition in the subject upland road area for rehab. Hence, because of the

scenario it was agreed upon based on the recommendation of the LGU and finally decided

by PENRO Arthur B. Serna (Project Focal Person) to prioritize the major

problem(impassable road) , as such within a stretch of 5 km., about one kilometer

which is impassable by vehicle had been subjected to road opening in some part,

widening and concreting of drainage canal and installation of culvert which is a major

accomplishments on top of rehabilitation activities leading from Ma. Concepcion to

Bugtong naToog, Socorro. The rest of the subject area for rehabilitation will be

intermittent within a stretch of 5kms. In order to cope up the given physical target. That

the rehab will be a phase 1 activity for FY 2011, and a phase 2 to be proposed for FY

2012 within the succeeding area leading to Bugtong na Toog proper for the benefit

of the majority upland inhabitants, that is the Indigenous Peoples (Tadyawan tribe).

The activity was undertaken in partnership with the LGU of Socorro showing their strong

support and cooperation same with the barangay LGU. The program of works and design

were prepared by LGU-Socorro as their counterpart duly signed by their Engineer,

concurred/noted by the municipal mayor, with CENR Officer of Socorro as the

recommending approval and duly approved by the PENRO.

The Municipal Engineer and MPDC have participated during the Operation,

M&E/Inspection works of the area prior to payment of the contractor.

d. Procurement of IT and Mobility Equipment's ( 100% accomplished)

One Utility vehicle (pick-up truck)

Motorcycle( 2 units)

Laptop Computer( 1 unit)

Notebook Computer(1 unit)

Desk top computer( 1 unit)

GPS handheld( 3 units)

Figure 43. Procured goods funded under the Project.

Note: The preparation of this narrative report was initiated by For. Esperanza P. Cortez, TWG member of PRWP from the PENRO

level, wherein all inputs/photo documentations were collated/gathered from the field and concerned project implementers including existing files/records .

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