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Marine Protected Areas in the Philippines
The Philippines is known for its success in community-based coastal resource management (CB-CRM). To date, a number of initiatives has been developed where local participation has proven effective in fostering development. An example is marine protected area (MPA) management which operates largely through community participation and effective governance. However, MPA management varies at different levels, from poorly- to well-managed, across more than 1,000 MPAs nationwide.
Why we need to assess and monitor MPAs
In the management of MPAs, managers need to know the status of what is being protected (e.g. habitat and fish) or what activities are happening in the MPA (e.g. illegal activities, involvement of local communities). Monitoring and assessment will help MPA managers revisit their efforts and plan for future programs.
GIS and the MPA Management Rating System
The CCE Foundation aims to gain a clearer understanding of the issue of poor MPA management by determining the management effectiveness of MPAs. This issue was further quantified through the development of a geographical information system (GIS) database populated by data on MPA rating levels of every MPA assessed. The MPA Management Rating System is a monitoring and assessment tool that serves as a guide for MPA managers in the overall management status of thier MPA through assessing management effectiveness levels.
What is the MPA Management Rating System?
The MPA Rating System is a self-evaluation tool for MPA managers that helps assess or monitor the management of MPAs. It has a set of MPA management activities or criteria that serves as a checklist of past, present and future projects for the enhancement of MPA management. The table beneath the map describes each rating level with the corresponding criteria and points.
MPA Rating System Table
| LEVEL 1 |
Initiated |
Passing |
MPA establishment activities are in progress
(6 pts, 1 year since establishment) |
| LEVEL 2 |
Established |
Fair |
MPA is legalized and management activities have started
(16 pts, 1 - 2 years since establishment) |
| LEVEL 3 |
Enforced |
Good |
MPA regulations are implemented and management activities are maintained for 2 years or more
(24 pts, only applies for 2 years old and up) |
| LEVEL 4 |
Sustained |
Very Good |
MPA is well-enforced over the years; participation and support from the LGU and community is consistent
(30 pts, only applies for 3 years old and older) |
| LEVEL 5 |
Institutionalized |
Excellent |
Management and enforcement is consistently maintained and is assured by additional legal support
(40 pts, applies for 4 years and older) |
** The MPA online database is currently under development and construction. We are sorry for the inconvenience. However, we have provided a summary table of all the MPA ratings and basicdescriptions in the following PDF files. Please contact us at mpadb@coast.ph for more information and inquiries.
Summary of Local MPAs in the Philippines (download PDF)
Summary of NIPAS sites in the Philippines (download PDF)
DOWNLOADS:
How to Fill out the MPA Rating System for MPA Effectiveness Monitoring/Evaluation
MPA Report Guide and Rating System (English) - Local MPAs
MPA Report Guide and Rating System (English) - NIPAS sites
MPA Report Guide and Rating System (Tagalog)
The MPA Database and Rating System development phase for 2008 - 2009 was supported by the National Geographic Society through the project Determining the Management Effectivenes of MPAs in the Asia-Pacific Region. We would also like to thank the Municipalities/Cities, Partners and Collaborators who responded to the NGS Project:
LUZON · Malinao, Albay · Baler, Aurora · ENRO Office, Aurora Province · Dinalungan, Aurora · Dipaculao, Aurora · Dinalungan, Aurora · San Luis, Aurora · Tabaco City, Albay · Tiwi, Albay · Bacacay, ALbay · Oriental Mindoro thru Provincial Agriculture Office, Marilyn Alcanices = Bulalacao, Mansalay,Gloria, Pinamalayan, Pola, Naujan, Calapan, Puerto GAlera, San Teodoro, Baco · Marine Protected Area Support Network (MSN) · VISAYAS · Tabogon · Liloan · Barili · Southern Leyte Province and GTZ- Hinunangan, Hinundayan, Libagon, Maasin City, Macrohon, Pintuyan, Silago · Boljoon · Madridejos · Bantayan · Medellin · Sta. Fe · PADAYON – BMT · CCE Foundation Project sites – Siquijor, SW and SW and San Remegio, Tuburan, Tabuelan · Project Seahorse – Getafe, Bien Unido, Tubigon, Talibon, CPG, Buenavista · BEMO –Clarin, Jagna, CPG, Buenavista, Loay, Tubigon, Duero, Mabini, Loon, Albuquerque, Calape, Candijay, Anda, Garcia Hernandez, Valencia, Dimiao, Inabanga, Lila · Negros Oriental- ENRD – Guihulngan, Dumaguete, Basay, Bacong, Bindoy, Siaton, Manjuyod, La Libertad, Ayungon · DENR – Sagay · MINDANAO · Xavier University - Jasaan, Laguindingan, Cagayan de Oro City · Naawan University- Lopez Jaena, Panaon, Sinacaban, Lopez Jaena · Kulambugan · Dumalinao · Pagadian City · Dapitan City · Save Nature Society · Sinacaban · CRMP of Camiguin- Mambajao · Clarin · Plaridel
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