protected area suitability assessment

Protected Area Suitability Assessment 2017

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INTRODUCTION

On June 17, 1986, Municipal Resolution No. 60-86 was passed by the

Municipal Council of Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte duly approved by its

Mayor Designate Abelardo M.

Carloto thru the proposal of the

National Irrigation Administration

to conserve the forested areas

surrounding the source of

Cabadbaran River for protection

against further denudation and for

extensive reforestation thru

proclamation of 17,900.00

hectares as Watershed and Forest

Reservation Area.

On November 13, 1991, Cabadbaran River Watershed Forest Reserve

was proclaimed by virtue of Proclamation No. 834 signed by then President

Corazon C. Aquino for purposes of protecting and maintaining and improving

its water yield and to provide mechanism

for inappropriate forest exploitation and

disruptive land use containing an area

of 16, 025.00 hectares situated in the

Municipalities of Cabadbaran and

Santiago, Province of Agusan del Norte.

The area was also proclaimed in account

of its importance as main source of

water not only for the previously

mentioned municipalities but also for

the Municipality of R.T. Romulaldez and

portions of Los Angeles, Butuan City.

Since Cabadbaran River Watershed Forest Reserve was already

proclaimed prior to the signing of RA 7586 otherwise known as the National

Integrated Protected Area System Act of 1992 (NIPAS), the area was

considered as an initial component (Section 5 of NIPAS and Rule 6 item 6.1

of DAO 2008-26) dubbed as CABADBARAN-SANTIAGO NATURAL PARK. In

1998, the initial steps for proclamation of the area under NIPAS were done

but unfortunately the 13 steps were not concluded.

CABADBARAN RIVER

Figure 1-Administrative Map


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In 2009, the created Interim Protected Area Management Board

(PAMB) passed Resolution No. 2009-002 supporting Senate Bill 1066 entitled

“Mt. Hilong-hilong Range Protected Landscape” introduced by Senator Pia S.

Cayetano which covers the Cabadbaran River Watershed Forest Reserve and

Taguibo River Watershed Forest Reserve.

In 2015, Cabadbaran River Watershed Forest Reserve (Cabadbaran-

Santiago Natural Park) was one of the sites targeted for PASA

updating/making use of the old PASA Forums. However, with the issuance

of BMB Technical Bulletin No. 2016-04, an enhanced PASA/ updated PASA

was again conducted to comply the latest guidelines, hence this report.


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ACRONYMS

CR Critically Endangered Species

CADT Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title

DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources

DILG Department of Interior and Local Government

FLUP Forest Land Use Plan

FSP Forestry Sector Project

LC Least Concern

NGP National Greening Program

NIPAS National Integrated Protected Area System

OTS Other Threatened Species

PAMANA Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan

PASA Protected Area Suitability Assessment

PP Presidential Proclamation

VU Vulnerable Species

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Term Definition

Buffer Zone Identified areas outside the boundaries of an

immediately adjacent to designated protected areas pursuant to Section 8 of the NIPAS Act that need Special Development Control in order to avoid or

minimize harm to protected area

Conservation Means preservation and sustainable utilization of

wildlife, and/or maintenance, restoration and enhancement of habitat

Critically Endangered Species

Refers to a species or subspecies that is facing extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future

Critical Watershed Refers to a drainage area of river system, lake or water reservoir supporting existing and proposed

hydroelectric power, domestic water supply, geothermal power and irrigation works, which needs immediate rehabilitation and protection to

minimize soil erosion, improve water yield and prevent possible flooding

Economically Important Species

Means species which have actual or potential value in trade and utilization for commercial purpose

Ecosystem Means a dynamic complex of plants, animal and microorganism communities and their non-living environment interacting as a functional unit


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Ecotourism Is form of sustainable tourism within a natural and cultural heritage area where community

participation, protection and management of natural resources, culture and indigenous knowledge and practices, environmental education

and ethics, as well as economic benefits are fostered and pursued for the enrichment of host communities and satisfaction of visitors

Endangered Species

Refers to species or subspecies that is not critically endangered but whose survival in the wild is

unlikely if the causal factors continue operating

Endemic Species Means species or subspecies which is naturally

occurring and found only within specific areas in the country

Habitat Means a place or environment where a species or subspecies naturally occur or has naturally established its population

National Integrated

Protected Area System (NIPAS)

Is the classification and administration of all designated protected areas to maintain essential

ecological processes and life-support systems, to preserve genetic diversity, to ensure sustainable

use of resources found therein, and to maintain their natural conditions to the greatest extent possible

Natural Features Pertain to the representativeness of the various ecosystems, the diversity of biota and habitats and

the ecological processes in the proposed protected area

Natural Park Relatively large area not materially altered by human activity where extractive resource uses are not allowed and maintained to protect outstanding

natural biodiversity and scenic areas of national or international significance for scientific, education and recreational use

Proclamation a public or official announcement especially one dealing of a matter with great importance

Protected Area Refers to identified portions of land and water set aside by reason of their unique physical and

biological significance, managed to enhance biological diversity and protected against destructive human exploitation

Protected Landscape

Areas of national significance which are characterized by the harmonious interaction of man

and land while providing opportunities for public enjoyment through recreation and tourism within


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the normal lifestyle and economic activity of the area

Threatened Species

Is a general term to denote species or subspecies considered as critically endangered, endangered,

vulnerable or other accepted categories of wildlife whose population is at risk of extinction

Vulnerable Species Refers to a species or subspecies that is not

critically endangered nor endangered but is under threat from adverse factors throughout their range

and is likely to move to the endangered category in the near future

Wildlife Means wild forms and varieties of flora and fauna, in all developmental stages, including those which are in captivity or are being bred or propagated

Other Threatened Species

Refers to a species or subspecies that is not critically endangered, endangered nor vulnerable

but is under threat from adverse factors, such as over collection, throughout their range and is likely to move to the vulnerable category in the near

future

Other Wildlife

Species

Refers to non-threatened species that have the

tendency to become threatened due to predation and destruction of habitat or other similar causes as may be listed by the Secretary upon the

recommendation of the National Wildlife Management Committee

Indigenous Peoples Refer to a group of people or homogenous societies identified self-ascription by others, who have

continuously lived as organized community on communally bounded and defined territory, and who have, under claims of ownership since time

immemorial, occupied, possessed and utilized such territories, sharing common bonds of language, customs, traditions and other distinctive cultural

traits, or who have, through resistance to political, social, and cultural inroads of colonization, non-

indigenous religions and cultures, became historically differentiated from the majority of Filipinos. IPs shall likewise include peoples who are

regarded as indigenous on account of their descent from the populations which inhabited the country,

at the time of conquest or colonization, or at the time of inroads of non-indigenous religions and cultures, or the establishment of present state

boundaries, who retain some or all of their own


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social, economic, cultural and political institutions, but who may have been displaced from their

traditional domains or who may have resettled outside their ancestral domains

Mini-hydroelectric power plant

Refers to an electric-power generating plant which: (a) utilizes kinetic energy of falling or running water (run-of-river hydro plants) to turn a turbine

generator producing electricity; and (b) has an installed capacity of not less than 100 kilowatts (0.1 MW) but not more than 10, 000 kilowatts (10 MW)

PASA FORM 1

PROTECTED AREA SUITABILITY ASSESSMENT (PASA)


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(ON SITE OBSERVATION)

Name of Protected Area : CABADBARAN-SANTIAGO NATURAL PARK

Location of Study Site/s : Barangays Putingbato and Mahaba,

Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte

Period of Assessment : April 23-May 7, 2015 and May 20-21, 2015

Updating of PASA : April 18-28, 2017

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Geographic Location and Accessibility

The Cabadbaran-Santiago Natural Park (Cabadbaran River Watershed

Forest Reserve per PP 834 S-1991) is geographically and politically under the

Province of Agusan del Norte. It is located in Sitios Ansile, Lusong, Tumipe

and Dagnasay, Putingbato and portions of Barangays Mahaba, Calamba and

Bayabas all of Cabadbaran City and in Barangays San Isidro and Poblacion

1 of the Municipality of Santiago, Agusan del Norte. The area approximately

lies between 9◦10’10” north latitude and 125◦38’00” to 125◦44’30” east

longitude.

The site is 15.6 kilometers from Cabadbaran City proper and is 12.5

kilometers from the junction (Brgy. Comagascas) of the national highway.It

can be reached through riding motorcycles and four-wheel vehicles passing

the road. Portions of the Comagascas-Katugasan Road Section are cemented,

while the Katugasan-Putingbato Road Section is not but expected to be paved

this year through the effort Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte under

the PAMANA Project of the DILG.

1.2 Geographic Features


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Generally, the area is made up of flat and rolling terrain in which it is

characterized by mountain ranges with uneven distribution of plateau, rivers

& plains. These mountain

ranges are located within the

Barangay’s of Puting-bato,

Mahaba, Del Pilar, Concepcion

& Bayabas of which elevation

ranges from 500 to 1906 meters

above sea level. Surface

stoniness and rock-out crop

were also observed in open

areas.

1.3 Climatic Conditions

The area belongs to the Second climatic type of Corona Classification.

No definite dry season in the place and maximum rainfall occurs from

October to January. The average annual rainfall is 171.29 mm. average

annual temperature is 27.5 degrees.

It is projected that Agusan del Norte may have an average 1.125oC

increase in temperature by 2020 and an average 2.225oC increase in 2050.

The average rainfall will decrease by 7.8 percent during the months of

December to February which supposedly the rainy months of the locality and

5.1 percent increase during September to November by 2020 rainfall

projections. Rainfall projections will continue to increase by 2050 during

December to February and September to November gradually while the drop

of rainfall will be severely experience. This climate scenario may have

significant impact to agriculture, water supply, aquatic resource production,

health, and forestry and might increase the intensity of tropical cyclones as

a result to the temperature rise. Recurring hazard such as floods might be

intense and also incidences of drought might have impact in the locality.

(Source: CLUP of Cabadbaran City).

Historical records show that Cabadbaran City experienced typhoon

yearly that lasts from 1 to 3 days maximum. One of the typhoons that hit

Cabadbaran City was the super typhoon “Nitang” on August 31, 1984 to

September 4, 1984. It brought wide spread damage on infrastructures,

properties, agriculture and even loss of lives’ of Cabadbaranons. In December

2012, typhoon “Pablo” hit the higher portions of Barangay Putingbato

Figure 2- Elevation Map


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wherein some of the established reforestation under the National Greening

Program were damaged.

Climate Projection in 2020 and 2050 in Province of Agusan del Norte,

CARAGA

Seasonal Temperature Increases (OC) in 2020 and 2050 under Medium-

Range Emission Scenario in the Provinces of Caraga

Province

Observed Baseline

(1971-2000)

Change in 2020 (2006-

2035)

Change in 2050

(2036-2050)

DJ

F

MA

M JJA

SO

N DJF

MA

M JJA SON

DJ

F

MA

M

JJ

A

SO

N

Agusan del

Norte

26

.2 27.6 27.8

27

.4 27.1

28.

8

29.

1 28.5

28.

1 29.9

30.

3

29.

6

Table 1- Source: CLUP of Cabadbaran City

Seasonal Temperature Increases (OC) in 2020 and 2050 under Medium-

Range Emission Scenario in the Provinces of Caraga

Province

Observed Baseline

(1971-2000) mm

Change in 2020 (2006-

2035) mm

Change in 2050

(2036-2050) mm

DJF

MA

M

JJ

A SON DJF

MA

M

JJ

A SON

DJ

F

MA

M JJA

SO

N

Agusan del

Norte

875.

7

441.

9

46

0

628.

9

807.

08 334

42

3.6

660.

3

97

6

280.

6

421

.8

632

.6

Table 2- Source: FLUP-Cabadbaran City 2015-2024

FREQUENCY OF EXTREME EVENTS IN 2020 AND 2050 UNDER MEDIUM-RANGE

EMISSION SCENARIO IN PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE

Province

s

Station

s

No of Days with Tmax

greater than 350C No. of Dry Days

No. of Days w/

rainfall greater

200mm

OBS

(1971-

2000)

202

0

205

0

OB

S

202

0 2050

OB

S

202

0

205

0


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Agusan

del Norte Butuan 324 2855

476

7

499

7

630

0 6804 1 17 25

Table 3- Source: FLUP-Cabadbaran City 2015-2024

1.4 Vulnerability of Ecosystems & Communities to both Natural &

Man-made disasters

FLOOD

The city experiences

flooding most likely every 1 to 3

years. Extensive heavy rainfall and its continuous downpour

causes overflow of the water from the mountains, rivers and creeks. Though all barangays in

the city are susceptible to flood, barangays within near mouth of Cabadbaran River has the

high tendency of water overflow. All Poblacion

barangays, so with Barangay Cabinet, Concepcion, Comagascas, Puting Bato frequently suffers from moderate flooding. The presence of illegal logging, mining activities, poor

drainage system and the settlers in Cabadbaran were some of the underlying factors contributing to the flood occurrence in the city.

The municipality of Santiago is located on the north-eastern part of

Mindanao Island and falls on the area with a classified type II climate. The

period from December to February is considered the rainy season of the area with high rainfall at 857.7 mm. It is also the period where most of the typhoons may affect the area. It has been observed and recorded that the

locality experienced heavy flooding last 2000, 2002 to 2004 and 2011. It is also observed that the intensity and magnitude of flooding has increased

recently. The Aciga River where water from Lake Mainit outfall swelled during December to February due to waters accumulated from the watershed surrounding the Lake. As a result, Aciga River swelled its banks and flooded

nearby areas damaging crops and properties.

LANDSLIDE

Figure 3- Geo-hazard Map


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The landslide occurrence in the city was due to the earthquake-induced and rain induced landslide. Barangays Concepcion, Del Pilar, Puting Bato, Calamba and Mahaba have high susceptibility for earthquake-

induced landslide. It usually occurs every 10 to 30 years.

Being situated on and/or near slopes, six (6) barangays in the city have the potential for landslide occurrence. Barangays of Concepcion, Mahaba, and Puting Bato has moderate landslide susceptibility while Barangay Del

Pilar, Calamba, and Bayabas are least susceptible.

Steep slope, denuded forest, loose soil structures are considered some

of the underlying factors in the occurrence of landslide in the city.

So far, the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council has no record for the past landslide events affecting the City of Cabadbaran. Minimal occurrences happened but still manageable at the barangay level

and no casualties or damages reported.

The geo-physical condition of Santiago is mostly mountainous on the far west and eastern part. All barangays are prone to moderate landslide. There are no settlements yet in areas identified with high susceptibility to

landslide. Landslide occurs during the rainy months from December to February.

TYPHOON

Cabadbaran City experienced typhoon yearly that lasts from 1 to 3 days maximum. Water overflow from the riverbanks, landslide and liquefaction usually resulted from such occurrences.

In August 31, 1984 to September 4, 1984, super typhoon “Nitang”

brought wide spread damage to the then municipality of Cabadbaran. A total of 21 barangays were severely affected with a total of 61,000 persons. The death toll reached a total of 15, injured persons to 30, missing to 7 and

displaced to 42,700 persons. Houses that were totally damaged reached 300 in number, 34 houses partially damaged and 266 houses were underwater. Personal properties (such as TV, radio, furniture, etc.) were damaged

amounting to P5.5M. As to livelihood and agricultural products damages, it reached to P10 M.

SOIL EROSION


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Heavy rainfall in Cabadbaran City causes soil erosion especially in places located at high areas such as Barangay Bayabas, Calamba, and Del Pilar which have low susceptibility while Barangays Concepcion, Puting

Bato, Mahaba are moderately at risk of soil erosion and it usually occurs in every 1to 3 years.

EARTHQUAKE

In the City of Cabadbaran, earthquakes are usually caused by rupture of geological faults and landslides. This occurs every 1 to 3 years.

Two fault lines are traversing 10 rural barangays of the city that passes through Barangay Concepcion, Del Pilar, Bayabas, Calamba, Sanghan,

Antonio Luna, Bay- ang, Katugasan, Comagascas, and eastern part of Barangay Mabini. No previous damages as to lives and properties noted in relation to earthquake occurrences in the city.

Municipality of Santiago has nine (9) barangays which are susceptible

to earthquake in moderate impact considering no tall structures are built in except for government facilities with a maximum of three (3) storeys. Santiago fault line is locatedon the center of Poblacion proper and Barangay

Lapaz to Barangay Curva crossing Maharlika Highway at Barangay Jagupit. So far, only three (3) houses were damaged by the presence of this fault. There are no records yet of a damaging earthquake in the locality. The

Santiago fault line is located outside the PA periphecy.

LIQUEFACTION

Based on the data, Barangay Antonio Luna, Bayabas, Calamba,

Comagascas, Concepcion, Del Pilar, Katugasan, Puting Bato, Mahaba, Sanghan and Soriano are the concerned places being high risk of such

hazard. Liquefaction in these places transpires every 1 to 3 years. Like earthquake, no previous experiences as to damages for this type

of hazard reported. For LGU- Santiago only portion of barangays, particularly near Aciga

River, are prone to liquefaction. There had been no incidence reported regarding the impact of earthquake that resulted to liquefaction in the area.

Important considerations must be undertaken in the area for future development in order to limit the impact of the hazard.

TSUNAMI


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Though tsunami has never happened to the city of Cabadbaran, which the people will not happen like, ever. Still it is considered as one of the possible hazards that will occur more likely from 200 to 300 years especially

in the coastal areas like, Barangay Caasinan, Cabinet, Kauswagan, Calibunan, La Union and Tolosa.

The City haven’t been struck by it but based on research; this

prevalence may cause damage by two mechanisms: the smashing force of a

wall of water travelling at a high speed, and the destructive power of a large volume of water draining off the land and carrying all with it, even if the wave did not look large.

To summarize, the following table shows the results of the survey of

the hazards affecting the City of Cabadbaran by the Mines and Geo-sciences Bureau (MGB).

HAZARDS AFFECTING THE AREA

Hazards Profile

Barangay

Hydro-Meteorological Geologic

Flood Landslide Typhoon Soil

Erosion Earthquake Liquefaction Tsunami

Bayabas

Calamba

Concepcion

Del Pilar

Katugasan

Puting Bato

Mahaba

Table 4- CLUP-Cabadbaran City 2013-2023

Legend:

FOR LANDSLIDE

SUSCEPTIBILITY RATING PARAMETERS

LOW SUSCEPTIBILITY

MODERATE SUSCEPTIBILITY

HIGH SUSCEPTIBILITY


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Table 5- Source – Cabadbaran City CLUP 2013-2023

VERY HIGH

Areas usually with steep to very steep slopes and

underlain by weak materials. Recent landslides,

escarpments and tension cracks are present.

Human initiated effects could be an aggravating

factor.

HIGH

Areas usually with steep to very steep slopes and

underlain by weak materials. Areas with numerous

old/inactive landslides.

MODERATE

Areas with moderately steep slopes. Soil creep and

other indications for possible landslide occurrence

are present.

LOW Gently sloping areas with no identified landslide

SUSCEPTIBILITY

RATING PARAMETERS

HIGH

Areas likely to experience flood heights of greater

than 1.0 meter and/or flood duration of more than

3 days. These areas are immediately flooded during

heavy rains of several hours; include landforms of

topographic lows such as active river channels,

abandoned river channels and areas along river

banks; also areas prone to flashfloods.

MODERATE

Areas likely to experience flood heights of 0.5 to 1.0

meter and flood duration of 1 to 3 days. These

areas are subject to widespread inundation during

periods of prolonged and extensive heavy rainfall or

extreme weather condition. Fluvial terraces, alluvial

fans and in filled valleys are areas subjected to

moderate flooding

LOW

Areas likely to experience flood heights of less than

0.5 meter and/or flood duration of less than one

day. These areas include low hills and gentle

slopes. They also have sparse to moderate drainage

density.

BARANGAY PUROK LANDSLIDE

SUSCEPTIBILITY

RATING

FLOOD

SUSCEPTIBILITY

RATING

Bayabas 1 None Low

2 None Low

3 None Low

4 (Puntod) None Low

5 (Bungogon) None Low; Partly Moderate

6 (Mabahion) None Low; Partly High

7 (Kiya) None; Partly High Low

Calamba 1 Low Low

2 Low Low

3 Low Low

4 (Calulutay) Low Low

Barangay within Protected Area


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FOR FLOOD RECOMMENDATIONS

5 (Old Calamba) None High (Calibunan

River sheet flood)

6 (Sitio Malico) Low Moderate (Malico

Creek overflow +

scouring)

7 Low Low

8 Low Low

9 Low; portion

mod.

Low

10 Low Low

MAHABA 1 (Lower Mahaba) Low to Moderate Low

2 Low to Moderate Low

3 (Sitio

Masundong)

Moderate Low

4 Low to Moderate Low

PUTING-BATO

1 Low to Moderate Portion Low; Portion

High

2 Moderate Low

3 Moderate; Portion

High on tension

crack near water

source (no

houses noted

around the crack)

Low

4 Moderate Low

4A (Dagnasay) Moderate Low

5 Moderate Low

5A Moderate Low

6 Moderate Low

7 (Sitio Lusong) Moderate Low

7A (Sitio Ancili) High Low


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NAME OF BARANGAY RECOMMENDATIONS

BAYABAS Rechanneling of Katangan Creek/intermittent creek

River-bed intensely silted by sand and gravel sediments.

Construction of concrete box culvert. Construction of extensive concrete drainage canal Regulate settlement or implement NO-BUILD ZONE

near creek embankments. Construct permanent evacuation site Installation of early warning devices for critical areas

e.g. steep slopes where houses situated foot-slope. Acquisition of mobile dump-truck be considered for

quick mobilization.

CALAMBA Define/provide drainage canals and conduct regular maintenance

Provide safe evacuation center (Purok 5) Relocation of Purok 5 residents is highly

recommended Rechannel Malico Creek Regulate settlements along creek embankments

Observe for presence of mass movements (e.g. landslide, tension cracks) (Purok 9)

Observe for saturated grounds or seeps (Purok 9)

MAHABA Regulate settlements along the footslopes and creek embankments

Improve road network Observe for presence of mass movement (e.g landslide,

tension cracks) Observe for saturated grounds or seeps

PUTING-BATO Observe for presence of mass movement (e.g landslide, tension cracks) Observe for saturated grounds or seeps

Regulate settlements along the footslopes and creek embankments Proper drainage system

Improve road networks Future relocation of directly affected houses

1.5 CURRENT & PROJECTED LAND USE


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In higher elevation areas,

residual forests (protection

forest) still exist wherein

Dipterocarp species are growing

while in logged-over areas,

brushes, cogons and grasses

(Agsam) are found to be

dominating. A resettlement area

is located in Sitio Lusong. In

lower elevations, particularly in

Sitios Dagnasay and Tumipe, most

of the area is cultivated and planted with agricultural crops, Falcata,

Gmelina and other fast-growing species. Other areas of SitioTumipe and

Dagnasay are planted with indigenous tree species under the National

Greening Program and previous upland reforestation projects (Regular Fund

and FSP-Loan I).

Large portion of Cabadbaran-Santiago Natural Park is within

Cabadbaran City particularly Barangays Bayabas, Calamba, Putingbato and

Mahaba out of the 4 Barangays Calamba has the highest population with

3,298 individuals and 772 households.

Barangay within

Cabadbaran Protected Area

Number of

Household

Population

Male Female Total

Bayabas 314 784 719 1,503

Calamba 772 1,694 1,604 3,298

PutingBato 619 1,619 1,383 3,002

Figure 4 Land Use Map

1.6 Socio Cultural Profile


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Mahaba 297 686 633 1,319

Total 2,002 4,783 4,339 9,122

Barangay within Santiago Protected Area

San Isidro 402 1,190 1,280 2,470

Poblacion-I 1,075

2,681 2,734 5,415

Total 1,477 3,871 4,014 7,885

Table 7- Source:NCIP- 2016 Community Royalty Development Plan

Barangay of CADT 092

Cabadbaran

City

Total No. of Household of Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT)

092

Total No. of Families of Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT)

092

Rights Holders

Migrants Tota

l

Rights Holders

Migrants Total

IPLWAD IPLOAD IP NON

IP

IPLWAD IPLOAD IP NON

IP

Bayabas 93 3 27 4 127 98 6 28 3 135

Calamba 119 9 16 2 146 122 9 16 4 151

Mahaba 107 6 22 1 136 114 6 23 1 144

Puting Bato 84 173 50 1 308 84 175 54 0 313

San Isidro 35 1 2 0 38 40 1 2 0 43

Total 438 192 117 8 755 458 197 123 8 786

Barangay of

CADT 092 Cabadbaran

City

Rights Holders

Sub-

Tot

al

Migrants

Sub-

Tot

al

Total

IPLWAD IPLOAD IP NON IP

Mal

e

Fema

le

Mal

e

Fem

ale

Ma

le

Fema

le

Mal

e

Fema

le

Bayabas 220 198 56 54 528 55 58 61 75 249 777

Calamba 260 310 23 23 616 53 46 53 64 216 832

Table 6- Source: Barangay Community Development Plan

2016


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Table 8- Source: NCIP- 2016 Community Royalty Development Plan

Table 9- Source: CLUP of Cabadbaran City and LGU-Santiago

1.6 ECONOMIC PROFILE

The major sources of livelihood of the people living within and adjacent

in the Protected Area are farming, fishing, livestock & poultry raising, agriculture, quarrying and small scale mining. Majority of the upland

population depends on abaca, falcata plantation and farming as their primary source of income. There are also women’s activity existing in the area such as the Putingbato Community Multipurpose Cooperative and

Modified Conditional Cash Transfer for IP which includes gardening and Family Development System (FDS). In Barangay Mahaba, women are fond of

making baskets, bags, caps and slippers through abaca but due to financial problem, products are made to order.

Mahaba 242 201 22 18 483 54 58 46 28 186 669

Puting Bato 208 188 443 379 1,218

153

174 45 57 429 1,647

San Isidro 90 77 2 2 171 5 9 13 9 36 207

Total 1,0

20

974 54

6

476 3,0

16

32

0

345 218 233 1,1

16

4,1

32

Cabadbaran

City

PROJECTED POPULATION

Year 2011

2012

2013 2014

2015

2016 2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Bayabas 1251

1281

1310 1341

1372

1404 1437

1470

1505

1540

1576

Calamba 3041

3112

3185 3259

3335

3412 3492

3573

3657

3742

3829

Mahaba 1279

1309

1339 1371

1403

1435 1469

1503

1538

1574

1610

Puting Bato 2351

2405

2461 2519

2577

2637 2699

2762

2826

2892

2959

LGU-Santiago

Poblacion 1 3,788

3911

4,038

4169

4304

4443 4587

4736

4889

5048

5211

San Isidro 233

4

241

1

2489 256

9

265

3

2739 282

7

291

9

301

3

311

1

321

2

Grand Total 14,0

44

14,4

29

14,8

22

15,2

28

15,6

44

16,0

70

16,9

30

16,9

63

17,4

28

17,

907

18,3

97


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POTENTIAL FOR ECOTOURISM/TOURISM

The sites having the potential for tourism and recreational activities as identified by the local communities adjacent the watershed area are shown

in Table below: Table 10 -Potential tourist spots in CSNP

Potential Tourist Spot Activity Tourist

Mt. Hilong-hilong Trekking

Bird watching Sight Seeing

Photography

Local & Foreign

Sumag-a Falls Swimming Local

Cabadbaran River Water tubing Swimming

Local

Saboro Falls Rock Climbing Local

Karumine Falls Local

Tumipe Spring Swimming Local

The identified potential tourist spots found within & adjacent the CSNP

are suitable for sightseeing, trekking, bird watching, photography & the like

for both local & foreign tourist.

2. BIO-PHYSICAL FEATURES

2.1 Geological Features

The dominant parent material of the area is developed from metamorphic

rocks. The area is not within the high angle fault line but under thrust fault

and dashed inferred fault (based on the Cabadbaran River Watershed Forest

Reserve Basic Profile). Two fault lines that traverses the 10 rural barangays

of Concepcion, Del Pilar, Bayabas, Calamba, Sanghan, Antonio Luna, Bay-

Tumipe Spring

Tumipe

Spring


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ang, Katugasan, Comagascas and eastern part of Barangay Mabini causes

frequent earthquakes and rupture (Draft FLUP-Cabadbaran City 2015-2024).

2.2 Hydrologic Features

Brgy. Bayabas man made stair-type rock formation. Brgy. Bayabas, Cabadbaran Agusan del Norte


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Cabadbaran-Santiago Natural Park is made up of several perennial

and intermittent creeks and rivers draining to Cabadbaran River and Narog

River, which is flowing and discharging water to Butuan Bay. The drainage

pattern is radial type.

Cabadbaran River is estimated to have a total length of 35 kilometers

and estimated width from 50-300 meters. Hereunder are the tributaries of

Cabadbaran River:

Falls Rivers Creeks

1. Sumag-a (Mahaba) 2. Karumine (Puting-Bato)

3. Tabugsok (Putting-Bato) 4. Saboro (Mahaba)

1.Narag 2.Cabadbaran

1.Damasigan 2.Kalupsayan

3.Kalasanon 4.Sigupanon 5.Pamulanganan

6.Saypon 7.Landulan

8.Tumipe 9.Subayon 10.Landulan

11.Tumipe 12.Subayon

13.Dagnasay 14.Tagbinayan

Most of the creeks and rivers were utilized for irrigation and domestic

purposes.

Groundwater resources are available in almost all barangays covered

by the watershed area in which majority of the artesian wells (deep well) is

free from flowing well. Upland barangays such as Bayabas, Puting-Bato,

Mahaba, Calamba are utilizing spring water, develop into Level II System or

Communal faucet and Level III System or individual house connections to

SUMAG-A FALLS CABADBARAN RIVER


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some residence. Theoretically, Cabadbaran River is believed to have a natural

artesian well formation under its riverbed, which continually produces water

to the river surface.

Irrigation System Total Service Area (has.)

No. of Farmers Beneficiaries

Cabadbaran River Irrigation System 3,212.0 2,205

Santiago Communal Irrigation System 50.0 35

Table 11- Source: National Irrigation Authority (NIA)

Dagnasay Creek Cabadbaran River

CABADBARAN NIA DAM


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Sumag-a Falls Saboro Falls

2.3 Vegetative Cover, ecosystems and habitat types

The Cabadbaran-Santiago Natural Park is covered by various kind of

vegetation found in the upland and lowland areas such as forest and fruit

trees, brushes, shrubs, grasses and herbs, vine and agricultural crops.

The remaining naturally grown

forest cover is located within the

upper most portions of

Cabadbaran-Santiago Natural

Park which is located in Brgys.

Mahaba, and PutingBato. Wild

pigs, deer, bats and several species

of birds, insects and snakes are

still abundant in remote and steep

mountain forest.

There are also several sightings of

“Philippine Eagle” in the higher elevation areas at Barangay Mahaba. In

terms of vegetation, the remaining natural forest still houses the famous

species of dipterocarps (i.e., white and red lauan, dao, yakal) and the now

endangered pitcher plant (Nepenthes species). Orchids, ferns and vines

Figure 6 Land Cover Map


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likewise dominate the forest.Lower elevations of the area are vegetated with

brushes/cogons and grasses (Agsam)

2.5 IMPORTANT FLORA AND FAUNA

A. Flora

Previous records show that forest tree species are mostly found on the

upland and mountainous areas of the eastern side of the protected area.

During the inventory and establishment of transect route, reforestation and

plantation tree species are observed in the lower portions, along roads, and

in DENR established reforestation projects. Rattan species are also found in

the residual forests.

Family Name Scientific Name

Common Name

Local Name

Conservation Status

Major Uses

DIPTEROCARPAC

EAE

Shore almon Almon Almon Vulnerable

– DAO 2007-01

Lumbe

r

DIPTEROCARPACEAE

Shorea contorta

W. Lauan W. Lauan Vulnerable – DAO

2007-01 Critically

Endangered – IUCN

1998

Lumber

DIPTEROCARPAC

EAE

Shorea palosapis

Mayapis Mayapis Critically

Endangered – IUCN 1998

Lumbe

r

DIPTEROCARPACEA

Parashorea malaanonan

Bagtikan Bagtikan Vulnerable – DAO

2007-01

Lumber

EUPHORBIACEAE Securinga flexuosa

Anislag Anislag Vulnerable – DAO

2007-01

Furniture

PANDANACEAE Pandanus amaryllifolius

Baliw/

Romblon

Baliw Mat

Making

MORACEAE Ficus balete Balete Balete Lumber/Food for

wildlife


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APOCYNACEAE Wrightia pubescens

Lanete Lanete Pulpwood

CALOPHYLLACEAE

Callophyllum blancoi

Bitanghol Bitanghol Furniture

SAPOTACEAE Palaquium luzonienses

Nato Nato Vulnerable

– DAO 2007-01

Lumbe

r

LAURACEAE Cinnamomum mercadoi

Kalingag Kaningag Vulnerable – DAO 2007-01

Medicinal/ Furnit

ure

MISCELLANEOUS Nothaphoebe leytensis

Hindang Hindang Common Lumber

DILLENIACEAE Dillenia philipinnensi

s

Katmon Katmon Other Wildlife Sp. - DAO

2007-01 Red List -

IUCN

Lumber

OTHER TREE SPECIES

SAPOTACEAE Palaquium philippenses

Malak-malak

Malak malak

Vulnerable species-

DAO-2007-01

Medicinal/

firewood

MISCELLANEOUS Averrhoa bilimbi

Iba-iba Iba-iba Food

EBINACEAE Eucalyptus globulus

Eucaplytus Epikasin Medicinal

MISCELLANEOUS Neonauclea formicaria

Hambabawud

Hambabawod

Pulpwood

DIPTEROCARPAC

EAE

Lithocarpus llanosii

Phil. Oak Ulayan Lumbe

r

MEMOSACEAE Molluca Falcataria

Falcata Falcata Pulpwo

od

OTHER FLORAL SPECIES

Nepenthaceae Nepenthes spp.

Pitcher Plant

Critically Endangere

d Species-DAO 2007-

01

Ecological

Aspleniacea Asplenium nidus

Pugad-

Lawin

Ecologi

cal


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Orchidacea Paphiopedilum adductum

Orchids (Lady

Slipper)

Orchids (Lady

Slipper)

Critically Endangere

d – DAO 2007-01

Ornamental

AGRICULTRAL CROPS/PLANTATION

Palmae Cocos nucifera

Coconut Coconut Food/ Lumber

Musacea Musa sapintum

Banana Saging Food

Euphorbiacea Manihot esculenta

Cassava Balangho

y

Food

Bombacacea Durio zebitenus

Durian Durian Food

Hevea brasiliensis

Para

Rubber

Rubber Food

Meliacea Lanzium domesticum

Lanzones Lansones Food

Sapindacea Nephelium lappaceum

Rambutan Rambutan

Food

Graminae Bambusa vulgaris

Bamboo Kayawan Ornamental

OTHER SPECIES

Anacardiaceae Mangifera indica

Manggo Mangga Food /

Furniture

Anonaceae Cananga odorata

Ilang-ilang Alangilan Ornamental

Anonaceae Anona muricata

Guyabano Guyabano

Food/ Medici

nal

Anonaceae Anona reticulate

Atis Atis Food

Araliaceae Polycias nodosa

Malapapaya Benliw/Hagdan sa Uwak

Chopstick/ Toothpi

ck/ Paper

Bixaceae Bixa Orellana

Achuete Suetis Food colorin

g/ Medicine


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Bombacaceae Durio zebitenus

Durian Durian Food

Compositae Chomolaina odorata

Hagonoy Hagonoy Medicine/

Fodder

Convolvulaceae Ipomea batatas

Sweet potatoe

Camote Food

Dipterocarpaceae Shorea contorta

White lauan White lauan

Furniture/ Lumbe

r

Dipterocarpaceae Shorea negrosensis

Red lauan Red lauan

Furniture/ Lumbe

r

Fabaceae Pterocarpus indicus

Narra Narra Furnit

ure

Fabaceae Erythrina fusca

Anii Ani-i Furnit

ure/ Lumbe

r

Graminae Bambusa vulgaris

Kawayan

killing

Kawayan Ornam

ental/ Lumbe

r

Graminae Imperata cylindrical

Cogon Cogon Fodder

Graminae Sacharum spontanium

Talahib Bugang Fodder

Graminae Makahiya Kipikipi Medici

ne

Graminae Andropogon citratus

Tanglad Tanglad Spices/Medicine

Graminae Andropogon acidulatus

Amorsiko Amorsiko Medicine

Graminae Thysanolacna maxima

Tiger grass Tambo Medicine

Graminae Brachiaria mutica

Para grass Paragras

s

Fodder

Graminae Pennisetum purpurium

Napier Napier Fodder

Graminae Bambusa blumeana

Kawayang

tinik

Kagingki

ng

Furnit

ure


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Graminae Phyllostaechys nigripes

Running bamboo

Furniture

Graminae Dendrocalamus merrilianus

Bayog Bayog Furniture

Graminae Zoisia matrella

Manila grass

Bermuda Ornamental

Graminae Oryza satiba Rice Humay Food

Graminae Zea mays Corn Mais Food

Malvaceae Samanea saman

Rain tree Acasia Lumber/

Furniture

Meliaceae Melia dubia Bagalunga Baganga Furniture/

Lumber

Meliaceae Swietenia macrophylla

Large leaf mahogany

Mahogany

Furniture/

Lumber

Meliaceae Sandoricum koetjape

Santol Santol Food/ Fuelwood

Mimosaceae Paraserianthes falcataria (L)

Mollucan

sau

Falcata Paper/

Mimosaceae Leucaena leucocephala

Ipil-ipil Ipil-ipil Lumber/ Fuelwo

od

Mimosaceae Acacia mangium

Mangium Mangium Lumber/ Funitu

re

Moraceae Artocarpus altilis

Kamansi Kamansi Food/L

umber

Moraceae Ficus nota Tibig Tubog Fuelwo

od

Moraceae Artocarpus odoratissimus

Marang bangohan

Marang Food


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Moraceae Artocarpus heterophylla

Jack fruit Nangka Food/Guitar

Board

Musaceae Homo sapientum

Banana Saging Food

Myristicaceae Myristica philippinensis

Duguan Duguan Lumber

Myrtaceae Syzygium aquem merr

Tambis Tambis Food/ Fuelwo

od

Myrtaceae Syzygium samaragense

Makopa Makopa Food/ Fuelwood

Myrtaceae Psidium guajava

Guava Guava Food/ Fuelwo

od

Palmae Cocos nucifera

Coconut Lubi Food/L

umber

Pandanaceae Pandanus exaltatus blanco

Pandan layugan

Pandan Food/ Spices

Rubiaceae Neonauclea formicana

Hambabalud

Hambabalud

Lumber

Rutaceae Friphasia aurantiola

Calamansi Lemoncit

o

Food

Sapindaceae Nephelium lappaceum

Rambutan Rambuta

n

Food

Sapotaceae Chrysophylu

m cainito

Star apple Caimito Food

Sapotaceae Manilkara sapota

Chico Chico Food

Schizaeaceae Lyzodium circinatum

Nito Nito Furniture

Verbenaceae Gmelina arborea

Yemane Gemelina Lumber/ Furnit

ure

B. Fauna

The following fauna were recorded during the field survey wherein some of

which are threatened.


Common Name

Local Name

Conservation Status


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Nectariniidae Arachnothera longirostra

Olive-backed sunbird

Tamsi Common

Columbidae Phapitreron leucotis

White eared brown dove

Alimokon

VU

Accipitridae Haliastur Indus

Brahminy Kite Banog CR

Pycnonotidae Pycnonotus goiaver

Yellow vented bulbul

Parago LC

Viverridae Paradoxurus hermaphrodites

Philippine Civet Cat

Melo CR

Suedae Sus pilippinensis

Philippine Warty Pig

Baboy Ihalas

VU

Apodidae Collocalia troglodytes

Balinsasayaw Sayaw VU

Cercopithecidae Macaca philippinensis

Philippine Macaque

Unggoy EN

Pteropodidae Acerodon jubatus

Large flying fox Kabog EN

Pteropodidae Dobsonia chapmani

Fruit bat Kwaknit VU


Civet cat Melo EN

Agamidae Bronchocela cristatella

Lizard Tabili VU

Bataguridae Heosemys leytensis

Philippine pond turtle

Bao VU

Colubridae Coelognathus erythrunus erythrunus

Red tail snake Odto-odto

VU

Elapidae Naja philippinensis

Phil. Cobra Cobra EN

Gekkonidae Crytodactylus annulatus

Small bent-toed gecko

Toko VU

Gekkonidae Hemidactylus frenatus

House lizard Taloto VU

Phytonidae Phyton reticulates

Reticulated phyton

Sawa EN

Ranidae Rufos marinus American frog American frog

VU

Ranidae Fejervarya limnocharis

Rice field frog Baki VU

Barchymeles gracilis

Burrowing skink

Tabili


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Scincidae Squamata sauria

Yellow striped slender tree

skink

Tabili-budlis

VU

Varanidae Varanus salvator

Monitor lizard Halo EN

Varanidae Green tree lizard

Ibid VU

Columbidae Chalcophaps indica

Common emerald dove

Manatad

VU

Muscicapidae Rhinomyias ruficauda

Rufous-tailed jungle-

flycatcher

Perok-perok

VU

Bucerotidae Buceros hydrocorax

Philippine

hornbill

Kalaw CR

Corvidae Corvus macrorhynchos

Large billed

crow

Uwak VU

Estrildidae Lonchura atricapilla

Chestnut munia

Maya pula

VU

Psittacidae Loriculus philippensis

Colasisi Kosi CR

Table 13- *Conservation Status: CR- Critically Endangered; EN-

Endangered; OTS- Other Threatened Species; VU- Vulnerable; NT- Not

Threatened; LC- Least Concern

Gathering the aforementioned faunal species for food or trade or to be

used as pet may contribute to their declining population and in turn

escalates their risk to extinction and decreases biodiversity over time.

2.6 IMPORTANT FEEDING, NESTING, REST AREA AND OR

BREEDING SITES OF ANIMALS

There was an unverified report by the

local residents on the presence of Philippine

Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) in Mt. Hilong-

hilong, Mahaba, Cabadbaran City, which is

a critically endangered faunal species in the

watershed area. Balinsasayaw Nest


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However last April 8-10, 2016, the

team from the LGU-Cabadbaran facilitated

an activity called “Freedom Climb” at Mt.

Hilong-Hilong. During the said activity, four

(4) from the participants, were able to

witness the Philippine Eagle soaring, but

unfortunately they were not able to capture

the said moments due to the vast fogs that

suddenly covered the site. Accordingly, the estimated height of the said

Philippine Eagle is 4-5 ft. (BARANAS)

3.0 SOCIO-CULTURAL FEATURES

3.1 Cultural Group

More or less 19,336 hectares was awarded to the Manobo-Mamanwa

Tribal communities under CADT R13-CAB-1108-092, represented by

Hawodon Ambongan Lito Manlubatan These cover five (5) barangays, namely

Concepcion, Del Pilar, Bayabas, PutingBato and Mahaba.

Portion of CADT 092 is also the proclaimed Cabadbaran River

Watershed Forest Reserve under Presidential Proclamation No. 834 dated

November 13, 1991. Sitio Lusong is primarily inhabited by Mamanwas.

Cabadbaran City and Santiago was inhabited by the natives mainly of

Manobo and Mamanwa tribes. However, there is no available data as to their

exact numbers at present considering that intermarriages with the migrants

had taken place through the years.

3.2 Description of cultural practices, beliefs and traditions with

emphasis on the use of natural resources

During the early days the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) have a belief

system. They believe that the forest and caves is a home of the Spirits or

Diwata, they also believe in the ritual of thanksgiving. There are ritual

ceremonies done in creeks, cave, forest, animals and fishing for them to have

abundance or good harvest.

BAT


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The Mamanwa are nomadic in nature, relying on hunting and

gathering to survive and grow minimal crops such as yams to supplement

their foraging activities. The Manobo’s subsistence pattern is, on the other

hand, semi-nomadic relying mainly on shifting agriculture with hunting and

gathering as supplementary activities. Some communities retained these

traditional livelihood activities, but now that they are settled in more compact

and permanent settlements both in town centers and in the uplands, the

Mamanwa and Manobo have also diversified to other economic practices

such as entrepreneurship and the provision of physical labor and other

services. In general though, agriculture remains the primary source of

employment, followed by forestry and inland fishing. For the Mamanwa-

Manobo, all resources within the Ancestral Domain are gifts from

“Magababaya”. As much as they are entitled to benefit from the gifts they are

also requires protecting and conserving it for their future generations.

3.3 Existing land-use patterns within or adjacent to the proposed

protected area

There are mineral-related

uses adjacent to the protected

area such as MPSA area (SEMCO

Mining in Bayabas) and small-

scale mining area (Sitio Agutayan,

Mahaba) and agricultural

developments.

4.0 Social Services

Health

The City of Cabadbaran has its own District Hospital while the

Municipality of Santiago is served only by a Municipal Health Center.

Barangay Health Centers are also present in the barangays covering the

Protected Area and are manned by Barangay Health Workers. The assigned

Nurses of Nurse Development Project (NDP) of Department of Health visits

Figure 7- Tenement Map


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the Health Center every Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays of every week in

order to check the health issues of people living in the area as well as conduct

pre-natal to pregnant women and immunization to children below 5 years

old. However, emergency and fatal cases were brought to Butuan City where

advanced medical facilities are present. Private health clinics and drugstores

are also present in the the City proper.

The City of Cabadbaran is equipped with both government-owned and

private health facilities. It has three (3) hospitals, two of which are privately

owned. The provincial government administered Cabadbaran District

Hospital, with a twenty-five-bed capacity, is located at Barangay Tolosa of

this City. The two private hospitals are the ten-bed capacity St. Anne Clinic

at Barangay 4, and the twenty-five bed capacity Duay Hospital situated at

Barangay Tolosa. The place is also served by the City Health Office (CHO)

and Barangay Health Stations. The CHO is purposefully established to cater

the needs of the twelve (12) urban barangays. However, people from the rural

barangays can still avail of the health services from the CHO most especially

those which are not offered by their Barangay Health Station. These include

BMONC, Birthing Clinic, and laboratory services like X-ray test, urinalysis,

blood test and the like.

Meanwhile, the Barangay Health Stations are geographically dispersed

to the nineteen (19) Rural Barangays with an assigned midwife to ensure

that quality health services are given accordingly. Cabadbaran also has a

Sagip- Isip Halfway Home, administered by the City Health Office, which

houses & rehabilitates people with mental abnormality.

BARANGAY BIRTHING CLINIC BARANGAY HEALTH CENTER


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Other than government- run facilities, Cabadbaran City is also served

by seven (7) medical clinics and five (5) dental clinics which are operated by

the private sector. (CLUP-Cabadbaran City 2013-2023).

In terms of health facilities, the Municipality of Santiago has seven (7) Barangay Health Stations and one (1) Municipal Health Office. Barangay

Health Stations provides the first level health services while Rural Health Unit is responsible for the delivery of basic health services and the implementation of various health programs. The Municipal Health Office

(MHO) has one (1) nurse and seven (7) midwives. Positions for dentist, Sanitary Inspector and Municipal Health Officer are to be filled up due to

permanent vacancy. The seven (7) Rural Health Midwives are assigned to nine (9) Barangay Health Stations. One midwife will have more than one (1) barangay as their catchment area.

Transportation & Communication

Most of the barangays within Cabadbaran are accessible in all types

of land transportation vehicle. However, there are portions in the upland

barangays such as Puting-Bato, Mahaba, Bayabas, Calamba & Bay-ang area

where it can only be reached by riding a motorcycle called “habal-habal”.

Protective Services

Due to inconsistency peace and order, some of the barangays under

the Cabadbaran-Santiago National Park (CSNP) has military detachment as

observed. This helps to lessen the conflicts within the area and to secure the

safety of the community. Each barangays also has a Barangay Police Action

Team (BPAT) to resolve the problem within the barangay level and to

immediately response to any incidents that may be reported within the area.

Provision of peace and order in each Barangays helps to sway more tourists

to stopover and see some of the tourist attractions within the area.

4.0 INSTITUTIONAL FEATURES

4.1 Stakeholder activities or projects within or adjacent to the

protected area

National Greening Program (NGP) is a government priority which aims to

contribute in reducing poverty among upland and lowland poor household,

indigenous peoples and in coastal and urban areas. In line with the

Government’s thrust under E.O. NO. 26, it allows greater and strong

participation of local communities in natural resources management,

environmental protection and conservation efforts and in the same manner

increase the utilization of the local know – how and resources including


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available and appropriate technologies in the area. NGP develops sense of

ownership and strengthen sustainability of community driven developments

by providing avenues for community participation in project implementation.

Its goal is to plant variety species of trees within forestland, mangrove,

protected areas ancestral domain, civil military reservations, abandoned and

inactive mine sites and other suitable lands.

5.0 ECONOMIC FEATURES

5.1 Distribution of economic activities

Generally, economic activities of the people living within the CSNP

encompasses agriculture and forestry, most of the people in the watershed

have its own farm lot to cultivate while others get their income from small

scale mining and gold panning.

Government development project such as National Greening Program

(NGP) is also one of their sources of income since financial assistance has

been extended to the project beneficiaries.

CABADBARAN-LANUZA ROAD


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PASA TEAM:

ANIANA J. RADAZA ANGELISSA U. BAGTILAY

DMO-III/Chief PABEU Forest Technician-I

CRISTY JOY M. SUMA-OY KATRIN L. LAGANGA

Forest Technician –I Admin Aide-VI

KIM B. RADAZA EDIFFER M. MAGPALE

Forest Technician-II Forest Technician-II

DARLING GAY Y. ABQUINA LUDEMAR F. SAGAY

PABEU Staff Bantay Gubat

Attested by:

VINCE A. ESTOPITO

CENR Officer

PASA FORM 2


(INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE)

Name of Protected Area :CABADBARAN- SANTIAGO PROTECTED

LANDSCAPE (Formerly known as Cabadbaran-Santiago Natural Park)

Location of Study Site/s : Barangays Putingbato and Mahaba, Cabadbaran

City, Agusandel Norte



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Updating of PASA : April 18-28, 2017

1. Natural Features

a. Geological features in the Protected Area

Feature Number

1. Volcano None

2. Hot Spring None

3. Caves 50

4. Unique Rock Formation None

5. Landslides/Landslips 5

6. Springs None

7. Streams/Creeks 25

8. Waterfalls 4

9. Lakes/Ponds 1

10.Rivers 5

11.Beaches None

12. Mangroves None

13.Seagrass Beds None

Cabadbaran-Santiago Natural Park abundantly endowed with water

resources that include rivers, creeks and springs. Cabadbaran River is one

of the principal rivers in Caraga Region. It originates within the the ridges of

Mount Hilong-Hilong & traverses within the municipality of Cabadbaran &

exits at Butuan Bay. Aside from Cabadbaran River, there is also known as

the Narog River. Sumag-a, Saboro Karumi & Tabugsok Falls were among the

falls found in the area located at Brgy. Puting- Bato & Mahaba, Cabadbaran

City. There were also numerous creeks within & adjacent to the protected

area such as the Damasigan, Kalupsayan, Kalasanon, Sigupanon,

Pamulanganan, Saypon, Landulan, Tumipe, Subayon, Landulan, Tumipe,

Subayon, Dagnasay & Tagbinayan. There were no known volcanoes,

hotsprings, beaches & mangroves in the area. Based also on the interview,

residents reported that there were several caves found in the protected area

but these were not observed during the conduct of the Protected Area

Suitability Assessment.

1.2 Uses of the Natural Features


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The bodies of water play an essential role in the socio-cultural and

economic development of the people who are dependent to this ecosystem as

it serves multiple uses to people living near & around the Protected Area. The

river has a diverse uses. Though it was not used for sources of drinking

water, it was primarily used for sources for irrigation of rice fields &

agricultural uses. Aside, the river plays vital role in the infrastructure

development for Caraga Region such as the construction of roads & bridges,

etc., as it is one of the good sources of sand & gravel materials. Sumag-a

Falls & Tumipe creek are visited by the local tourist for swimming.

1.3 Threats to Natural Features

There are no significant point pollution sources that could directly

affect the water quality of Cabadbaran River & other bodies of water near &

around the Protected Area especially at the downstream portion, since there

were no industrial establishments that are located within the proximity of

the river’s banks. It is the communities of the city that border the river’s

banks that discharge the organic laden runoff waters to the river, are the

possible sources of the exceedance of fecal coliform at the downstream

portion of the river.

The concerned LGU’s has ordinances implemented which further

improve sanitation in the locality, for the proper disposal of human excreta,

such as regulation for provisions by households the prescribed sanitary

toilets, provision of treatment facilities such as septic tanks & other

appropriate treatment system for wastes generated by owners of backyard

farms such as piggeries in order to prevent fecal contamination to the river’s

water.

2. BIOLOGICAL FEATURES

2.1 Dominant species of wild flora observed by Key Informants

Plant Species Uses

Kaningag Food/Medicine

Narra Lumber/Medicine

Tawilan Medicine

Banganon Tree Medicine

Banganon Vine Medicine

Agoho Lumber/Medicine

Anonang Lumber/Medicine

Anagasi Medicine


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2.2 Dominant species of wild fauna observed by Key Informants


Common Name

Local Name

Conservation Status

Nectariniidae Arachnothera longirostra

Olive-backed sunbird

Tamsi Common

Columbidae Phapitreron leucotis

White eared brown dove

Alimokon VU

Accipitridae Haliastur Indus

Brahminy Kite Banog CR

Pycnonotidae Pycnonotus goiaver

Yellow vented bulbul

Parago LC


Philippine Civet Cat

Melo CR

Suedae Sus pilippinensis

Philippine Warty Pig

Baboy Ihalas

VU

Cercopithecidae Macaca philippinensis

Philippine Macaque

Unggoy CR

Apodidae Collocalia troglodytes

Balinsasayaw Sayaw VU

Table 13- *Conservation Status: CR- Critically Endangered; EN-

Endangered; OTS- Other Threatened Species; VU- Vulnerable; NT- Not

Threatened; LC- Least Concern

2.3 Important feeding, nesting, breeding sites of in the Protected Area

There was an unverified report by the local residents on the presence

of Philippine Eagle (Pithecophagia jefferyi) in Mt. Hilong-hilong, Mahaba,

Cabadbaran City, which is a critically endangered faunal species in the

watershed area but this fauna was not actually seen in the area.

3.0 SOCIO-CULTURAL & ECONOMIC FEATURES

3.1 Indigenous People in the Protected Area

Abgao Medicine (Cough)

Pitcher Plant Ornamental/Ecological

Orchids (Lady Slipper) Ornamental/Ecological


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There are local communities in the proposed protected area.

Cabadbaran City and Santiago was inhabited by the natives mainly of

Manobo and Mamanwa tribes. More or less 19,336 hectares was awarded to

the Manobo-Mamanwa Tribal communities under CADT R13-CAB-1108-

092, represented by Hawodon Ambongan Lito Manlubatan These cover five

(5) barangays, namely Concepcion, Del Pilar, Bayabas, PutingBato and

Mahaba. Portion of CADT 092 is also the proclaimed Cabadbaran River

Watershed Forest Reserve under Presidential Proclamation No. 834 dated

November 13, 1991. Sitio Lusong is primarily inhabited by Mamanwas.

3.2 Description of cultural practices, beliefs and traditions with

emphasis on the use of natural resources

Indigenous Peoples (IPs) living within the area have a belief system.

They believe that the forest and caves is a home of the Spirits or Diwata, they

also believe in the ritual of thanksgiving. There are ritual ceremonies done

in creeks, cave, forest, animals and fishing for them to have abundance or

good harvest.

The Mamanwa are nomadic in nature, relying on hunting and

gathering to survive and grow minimal crops such as yams to supplement

their foraging activities. The Manobo’s subsistence pattern is, on the other

hand, semi-nomadic relying mainly on shifting agriculture with hunting and

gathering as supplementary activities. Some communities retained these

traditional livelihood activities, but now that they are settled in more compact

and permanent settlements both in town centers and in the uplands, the

Mamanwa and Manobo have also diversified to other economic practices

such as entrepreneurship and the provision of physical labor and other

services. In general though, agriculture remains the primary source of

employment, followed by forestry and inland fishing. For the Mamanwa-

Manobo, all resources within the Ancestral Domain are gifts from

“Magababaya”. As much as they are entitled to benefit from the gifts they are

also requires protecting and conserving it for their future generations.

3.3 Perceived Threats of the proposed protected area to the local communities & to the indigenous people.

Overexploitation of the natural resources in the protected area such

as timber poaching, kaingin & firewood making are among some of the


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threats seen which could greatly affect the communities & the indigenous

people.

3.5 Issues & concern/problems encountered by the communities &

indigenous people in the protected area.

Major conversion and degradation through e.g. removal of forest cover,

driving roads through the protected area, major settlements or small-scale

mining, mining, firewood gathering, kaingin/slash and burn &charcoal-

making are among the problems encountered in the protected area.

4.0 Economic Development Features

a. Current and future development plans and programs within the

proposed protected area

Type of Activity Duration Area coverage Implementing Agency

Reforestation

(NGP)

5 years DENR


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PASA FORM No. 3


(SUMMARY SHEET)

Name of Protected Area: CABADBARAN-SANTIAGO PROTECTED

LANDSCAPE (Formerly known as Cabadbaran-Santiago Natural Park)

Location of Study Site/s : Barangays Putingbato and Mahaba,

Cabadbaran City, Agusandel Norte


CRITERIA PARAMETERS WEIGHT (%)

ACTUAL RATING (%)

REMARKS

IRREPLACEABILITY:

Presence of restricted range and

congregator species

30 30 Per interview to the

IPs and the climbers that there was a

sighting of Philippine eagle with the

estimated height of 4-

5 feet but they were unable to take photo

of it.


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VULNERABILITY: Presence of globally

threatened species

indicate what are the globally

threatened species

25 25 Per interview to the IPs and the climbers

that there was a sighting of wild flora

and fauna specifically in the area but they were unable to take

photo.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC

IMPORTANCE: Value of area in terms of

recreational, educational, traditional use,

heritage, and other sustainable uses.

ecosystems

services: 1.ecotourism/r

ecreational value (4%), 2. water(4%), 3.

carbon(4%), 4. heritage/traditional (4%), and

5. hazard mitigation(4%)

20 17 Per interview to the

IPs and the climbers that ecotourism is

also rich in the area.

NATURALNESS: Intact natural cover

such as forest, mangroves, seagrass beds and corals.

% of area coverage;

condition

10 7

Per interview to the IPs and the climbers

that the forest cover of Mt. Hilong-hilong is integral and has a

good condition of river ecosystem.

UNIQUENESS: Presence of

important cultural, geological and aesthetic features

that support biodiversity.

10 10 Portions of the area are inhabited by IP

community where they live within its culture and

traditions. Also, Cabadbaran river

mainly supports the rice production area of the lowland areas

up to portions of Los Angeles, Butuan City.

ABUNDANCE: High concentration of

species of flora and fauna in the site.

5 5

PASA TEAM:


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ANIANA J. RADAZA ANGELISSA U. BAGTILAY

DMO-III/Chief PABEU Forest Technician-I

CRISTY JOY M. SUMA-OY KATRIN L. LAGANGA

Forest Technician –I Admin Aide-VI

KIM B. RADAZA EDIFFER M. MAGPALE

Forest Technician-II Forest Technician-II

DARLING GAY Y. ABQUINA LUDEMAR F. SAGAY

PABEU Staff Bantay Gubat

Attested by:

VINCE A. ESTOPITO

CENR Officer

Concurred by:

CHARLIE E. FABRE, Ph. D.

OIC, Regional Director


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