1 Republic of the Philippines

2 Department of Environment and Natural Resources Office

3 PROVINCIAL ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE
4 Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
5 Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
6  (062) 215-3019,  (062) 214-1455
7
8 MINUTES OF THE CY 2024 1st QUARTER PAMB EN BANC MEETING OF THE DUMANQUILLAS
9 BAY PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AND SEASCAPE PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT BOARD
10 HELD AT THREEE GUESTHOUSE, PAGADIAN CITY ON MARCH 5, 2024
11
12 PRESENT:
13
14 1. For. Arturo E. Fadriquela - DENR IX OIC, Regional Executive Director
15 Rep. by: PENRO Diomides M. Pablo
16 2. Gov. Victor J. Yu - Provincial Governor, Zamboanga del Sur
17 Rep. by: Mr. Manz Edam Jover
18 3. Cong. Jeyzel Victoria J. Yu - Congresswoman, 2nd Dist. Zamboanga del Sur
19 Rep. by: Ms. Cristine R. Baroro
20 4. Dir. Reynaldo M. Campomanes - Regional Director, DA IX
21 Rep. by: Jose J. Agad, Jr.
22 5. Dir. Ramon M. Ochotorena - Regional Director, OCD IX
23 Rep. by: Ms. Michelle F. Yague
24 6. Dir. Martin A. Wee - Regional Director, DOST IX
25 Rep. by: Ms. Kristine R. Sarita
26 7. Hon. Alejandro E. Agua III - Municipal Mayor, Margosatubig, ZDS
27 Rep. by: Mr. Eugene Rondrique Jr.
28 8. Hon. Jeffry P. Maata - Municipal Mayor, Vincenzo Sagun, ZDS
29 Rep. by: Ms. Perlibeth Maasin
30 9. Hon. Dionesia B. Lagas - Municipal Mayor, Buug, ZS
31 Rep. by: Mr. Rocelo C. Curiba
32 10. Hon. Marcelo M. Baquial, Jr. - Municipal Mayor, Malangas, ZS
33 11. Hon. Ardin B. Musa, Al-Hadj. - Municipal Mayor, Alicia, ZS
34 Rep. by: Mr. Crestituto Batonghinog
35 12. Hon. Gary D. Luspo - Brgy. Capt., Kolot, Margosatubig, ZDS
36 13. Hon. Alexander E. Agua - Brgy. Capt., Poblacion, Margosatubig, ZDS
37 14. Hon. Noel E. Omaňa - Brgy. Capt., Tigui-an, Margosatubig, ZDS
38 15. Hon. Billy M. Tugal - Brgy. Capt., Josefina, Margosatubig, ZDS
39 16. Hon. Norhaya M. Sahirani - Brgy. Capt., Talanosa, Margosatubig, ZDS
40 17. Hon. Jose H. Coluban - Brgy. Capt., Tulapok, Margosatubig, ZDS
41 18. Hon. George B. Barlita - Brgy. Capt., Lumbal, V. Saagun, ZDS
42 19. Hon. Bienvinido B. Baston - Brgy. Capt., Danan, V. Sagun, ZDS
43 Rep. by: Jummar L. Ursal
44 20. Hon. Alexis A. Domingono - Brgy. Capt., Waling-waling, V. Sagun, ZDS
45 21. Hon. Romel A. Galban - Brgy. Capt., Bui-os, V. Sagun, ZDS
46 22. Hon. Ronaldo Tornandizo - Brgy. Capt., Limason, V. Sagun, ZDS
47 Rep. by: Dennis G. Requerme
48 23. Hon. Maning A. Abbas - Brgy. Capt., Boyugan West, Kumalarang, ZDS
49 24. Hon. Manuel Biaco - Brgy. Capt., Picanan, Kumalarang, ZDS
50 Rep. by: Albert Tesoro
51 25. Hon. Viola R. Sayamba - Brgy. Capt., Tipasan, Lapuyan, ZDS
52 26. Hon. Genalyn B. Sindod - Brgy. Capt., Maruing, Lapuyan, ZDS
53 27. Hon. Edmundo L. Hernando - Brgy. Capt., Bawang, Buug, ZS
54 Rep. by: Junmar Paloma
55 28. Hon. Hilton Salundayao - Brgy. Capt., San Jose, Buug, ZS
56 Rep. by: Rebecca Brinosa

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 1 29. Hon. Abdullah D. Mangoda - Brgy. Capt., Pulog, Buug, ZS
2 Rep. by: Abdurhads A. Dimasagka
3 30. Hon. Uting M. Dimasagka - Brgy. Capt., Pamintayan, Buug, ZS
4 Rep. by: Abdulrahman Dimasagka
5 31. Hon. Wilma C. Mejia - Brgy. Capt., Poblacion, Malangas, ZS
6 Rep. by: Victoriano A. Arboso
7 32. Hon. Haron B. Askandal - Brgy. Kigay, Malangas, ZS
8 Rep. by: Canencia Rey
9 33. Dr. Bryan L. Bitantos - Academe Representative, MSU-Buug Campus
10
11
12 ABSENT:
13
14 1. Dir. Phlorita A. Ridao - Regional Director, NEDA IX
15 2. Dir. PBGEN Bowenn Joey M. Masauding - Regional Director, PNP IX
16 3. Gov. Ann K. Hofer - Provincial Governor, Zamboanga Sibugay
17 4. Hon. Wilter Y. Palma - Congressman, 1st Dist., Zamboanga Sibugay
18 5. Hon. Joel B. Sulong - Municipal Mayor, Lapuyan, ZDS
19 6. Hon. Romeo A. Molina - Municipal Mayor, Kumalarang, ZDS
20 7. Hon. Edgar M. Saladaga - Brgy. Capt., Digon, Margosatubig, ZDS
21 8. Hon. Frederick C. Aguirre - Brgy. Capt., Igat Island, Margosatubig, ZDS
22 9. Hon. Alver D. Delacruz - Brgy. Capt., Danganan, Lapuyan, ZDS
23 10. Hon. Bensar S. Mama - Brgy. Capt., Lenuk Madalum, Lapuyan, ZDS
24 11. Hon. Daud S. Satar - Brgy. Capt., Pampang, Lapuyan, ZDS
25 12. Hon. Majid Sheik - Brgy. Capt., Pingalay, Lapuyan, ZDS
26 13. Hon. Dominador B. Sulong - Brgy. Capt., Poblacion, Lapuyan, ZDS
27 14. Hon. Abdullah D. Dacula - Brgy. Capt., Gusom, Kumalarang, ZDS
28 15. Hon. Romeo A. Molina - Brgy. Capt,, Diplo, Kumalarang, ZdS
29 16. Hon. Noriden Palada - Brgy. Capt., Bualan, Kumalarang, ZDS
30 17. Hon. Raniel Graciano Dormitorio - Brgy. Capt., Poblacion, Kumalarang, ZDS
31 18. Hon. Ammir Sanday - Brgy. Capt., Sinusayan, Malangas, ZS
32 19. Hon. Fremer B. Bullecer - Brgy. Capt., Dansulao, Malangas, ZS
33 20. Hon. Javier Malog - Brgy. Capt., Tigabon, Malangas, ZS
34 21. Hon. Monap P. Tampipi - Brgy. Capt., Lipacan, Malangas, ZS
35 22. Hon. Johnnor S. Gaya - Brgy. Capt., Mabini, Malangas, ZS
36 23. Hon. Helen A. Nain - Brgy. Capt., Palalian, Malangas, ZS
37 24. Hon. Daud M. Esmael - Brgy. Capt., Tackling, Malangas, ZS
38 25. Hon. Jennie Q. Tomas - Brgy. Capt., Bacao, Malangas, ZS
39 26. Hon. Catalino C. Cescon - Brgy. Capt., Logpond, Malangas, ZS
40 27. Hon. Datu Datumama - Brgy. Capt., Lapirawan, Alicia, ZS
41 28. Mr. Sacheuz A. Bayamban - IPs Representative, Lauyan, ZDS
42 29. Mr. Gelan E. Ababao - PO Representative, Kumalarang, ZDS
43
44
45 I. PRELIMINARIES
46
47 I.1. Opening Prayer and Singing of National Anthem
48 The prayer led by Ms. Sheina B. Dequito, PA Staff followed by the singing of the
49 National Anthem played through audio and visual form.
50
51 I.2. Opening Remarks/Purpose of the Meeting
52 The august body voted for PENRO Diomides M. Pablo as presiding officer and the
53 welcoming of all the PAMB members in attendance.
54
55 I.3. Roll Call and Recognition of Participants
56 PASu Dimaporo on roll call. Out of 62 PAMB members 33 are present and 29 are
57 absent. Therefore, the meeting is in quorum.

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 1 I.4. Call to Order
2 In the absence of the PAMB Chair RED Arturo E. Fadriquela, DENR-IX for the reason
3 of especially important functions, the body nominates PENRO Diomides M. Pablo to
4 preside the meeting. Thus, the meeting called to order at 10:00 AM.
5
6
7 II. MEETING PROPER
8
9 A. INTERNAL OPERATIONS
10 A.1. PROVISIONAL OF THE AGENDA
11
12 PASu Dimaporo enumerated the nine (9) agenda items for discussion, endorsement,
13 approval and appropriate action as follows:
14
15 a) Updates and Reports;
16 b) Presentation of the DENR Work Plan CY 2024 for DBPLS;
17 c) Location of the establishment of Protected Area Management Office (PAMO)
18 Building;
19 d) Construction of Park Rangers Monitoring Station;
20 e) Conduct of PASA for the delineated buffer zone;
21 f) Discussion on the revision of approved process flow in securing
22 clearance/permit for the establishment of Fishery Structures inside of
23 Dumanquillas Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape per PAMB Resolution
24 No. 2021-12
25 g) Designation of the authorize Agency to take custody of the apprehended/seized
26 fishing gears/tools illegally fishing within the Bay;
27 h) Collection of Annual fees for SAPA holders for Beach Resorts/Development;
28 i) Discussion on the collection of User’s fees every first quarter of the year on all
29 fishery structures established within protected area;
30
31 Additional agenda under other matters are as follows:
32  Research proposal entitled “Carbon Sequestration of Mangrove Forest in
33 Pamintayan, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay
34  Research proposal entitled “Amount, Distribution, and Risk of Microplastics in
35 the coastal areas of Pamintayan, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay;
36  Presentation of SAPA application for Triton Island Ecotourism Beach Park
37 located at Vincenzo Sagun, Zamboanga del Sur;
38  Follow-up on the status of SAPA application of Mr. Ricky A. Samonte located
39 at Sitio Silupa, Brgy. Bawang, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay;
40  Proposed established of Marine Station within Dumanquillas Bay Protected
41 Landscape and Seascape;
42  Application for PCD
43  Research proposal entitled “Ecological Assessment and Allometric study of
44 Mangroves in Dumanquillas Bay, Zamboanga del Sur;
45  Reports of Activities conducted by LGU-Buug within Dumanquillas Bay
46 particularly in Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay.
47
48 Agreed Action
49
50 Mr. Crestituto Batohinog, LGU-Alicia representative motioned moved to approve the
51 agenda of the meeting to include suggested matters for discussion by the Board and
52 duly seconded by Manz Edam Jover, representative of the Office of the Provincial
53 Governor, Zamboanga del Sur.
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 1 A.2.HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
2
3 PASu Dimaporo presented the minutes of the 4 th quarter PAMB meeting. held last
4 November 15, 2023 at Budget Hotel Conference Hall, Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay.
5 The body approved the previous minutes of the meeting.
6
7 Agreed Action
8
9 A motion moved to approve the highlights of the previous meeting by Ms. Perlibeth
10 Maasin, LGU-Vincenzo Sagun representative seconded by Mr. Crestituto
11 Batonghinog, the representative of LGU-Alicia.
12
13
14 A.3.STATUS OF THE RESOLUTIONS PASSED
15
16 PASu Dimaporo informed the august body that copy of the approved PAMB resolution
17 was furnished to the proponent and concerned parties. .
18
19 Agreed Action
20
21 For information only.
22
23
24 B. BUSINESS OF THE DAY
25
26 B.1. Reports and Updates
27
28 A presentation on the CY 2024 accomplishments. These area Biodiversity Monitoring
29 System, Patrolling, SRPAO, and seminars attended by the PAMO personnel. It was
30 also emphasized to the body the issues and concerns brought out during the conduct of
31 Focus Group Discussion (FGD) at Margosatubig and Vincenzo Sagun, Zamboanga del
32 Sur. Accordingly, presence of tari-tari, cyanide and moving neolook were present in
33 the area. However, no one was seen during the patrolling and monitoring of Park
34 Rangers assigned in the area. The proposed establishment of Marine Research Station
35 within Dumanquillas Bay was also discussed by the PASu.
36
37 CENRO Neneth Ordoño of CENRO-Imelda reported the activities conducted within
38 Dumanquillas Bay.
39
40 Agreed Action
41
42 The agendum was for information only.
43
44
45 B.2. Presentation of the DENR Work Plan CY 2024 for DBPLS
46
47 The Physical Work Plan for CY 2024 was presented in the meeting.
48
49 Agreed Action
50
51 For information only.
52
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 1 B.3. Location for the establishment of Protected Area Management Office (PAMO)
2 building
3
4 PASu Dimaporo informed the PAMB that CENTRAL Office has allocated a budget for
5 the construction of a PAMO Building to be downloaded this year. The Office will be
6 shared with the office of Mt. Timolan Protected Landscape. The proposed PAMO site
7 is to be established in Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur. The land status is an A & D and
8 situated near the JH Cerilles School campus. Presiding Officer asked consensus from
9 PAMB of the proposed PAMO Building. The PAMB approved the proposed location of
10 the PAMO as per motion moved by Hon. George B. Barlita, Barangay Chairman of
11 Lumbal, Vincenzo Sagun and seconded by Hon. Alexis A. Domingono, Brgy.
12 Chairman of Waling-waling, Vincenzo Sagun, Zamboanga del Sur.
13
14 Agreed Action
15
16 The PAMB passed Resolution No. 2024-01 “A Resolution supporting the proposed
17 site for the establishment of PAMO Building for MTPL and DBPLS in Barangay
18 Poblacion, Municipality of Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur”
19
20
21 B.4. Construction of Park Ranger Monitoring Station
22
23 The Presiding Officer continued to inform the PAMB in the proposed construction of
24 Park Ranger Monitoring Station that budget was being allocated for the PAMO building
25 project by DENR Secretary. PASu Dimaporo presented the map of the proposed
26 location of the Park Ranger monitoring station to be put up in Margosatubig,
27 Zamboanga del Sur. Since Zamboanga del Sur have the larger portion of the bay, it was
28 suggested to established the monitoring station in Margosatubig which is the most
29 strategic site boat land and boat transportation. CENRO Neneth of CENRO-Imelda
30 asked if the allocated fund can be divided to make two (2) monitoring park ranger
31 station in Zamboanga del Sur and One (1) in Zamboanga Sibugay. She further inquired
32 if the PAMO-DBPLS can provide a watercraft that can be used in patrolling.
33
34 The presiding chairman replied to refer first to the BMB if the allocated budget can be
35 divided into two (2) given that the target for construction is only one (1). PASu said that
36 each municipalities have a recommended park rangers with owned pumpboat that can be
37 used in patrolling. Presiding Officer PENRO Pablo said that the PAMO meantime can
38 use the three (3) pumpboats presently used by the Park Rangers in patrolling.
39
40 Mr. Batohinog, representative of LGU-Alicia, ZS said that since the PAMO is seeking
41 for the approval from the board, supported the suggestion of CENRO Imelda to divide
42 the funds. a motion moved by Mr. Crestituto Batohinog, LGU-Alicia representative and
43 seconded Hon. George B. Barlita, Brgy. Chair of Lumbal, Vincenzo Sagun, ZdS. Hon.
44 Marcelo Baquial, Jr. of Malangas may provide the site for the establishment of the Park
45 Ranger monitoring station in Zamboanga Sibugay. Presiding Officer PENRO Pablo said
46 that he will present the proposal for two (2) monitoring station during the MANCON.
47
48 Agreed Action
49
50 The body passed Resolution No. 2024-02 “A Resolution requesting to divide the
51 funds allocated for the construction of One (1) park ranger station into Two (2)
52 Monitoring station at the Municipalities of Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur and
53 Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay”
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 1 B.5. Conduct of PASA for the delineated Buffer Zone
2
3 The Presiding Officer requested the PASu to present the map of Dumanquillas Bay and
4 recalled the conducted Demarcation Survey of the protected area. She informed the
5 PAMB that most of the surveyed corners area situated in the seawaters. Thus, the
6 mangrove areas were not included within the protected area. It was elaborated that the
7 reason why the conduct of PASA is important in order to include the mangrove areas
8 and fishpond areas surrounding Dumanquillas Bay in protecting and conserving as
9 protected area. CENRO Neneth asked if how many municipalities need to conduct for
10 PASA. PASu Dimaporo answered that mangroves in the municipalities of Lapuyan,
11 Kumalarang, Malangas and portion in Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay.
12
13 Presiding Officer PENRO Pablo asked the pleasure of the body, PASu Dimaporo
14 reiterate the need of resolution to include the mangrove areas not just as a buffer zone
15 but to be part of the protected area. Presiding Officer clarified that the proclamation
16 can’t be amend since Demarcation Survey was already conducted.
17
18 Mr. Batohinog commented to the statement of PASu Dimaporo earlier that the buffer
19 zone is not included in the protected area which means that we wanted that the buffer
20 zone should be included within the protected area. It was put into motion that all
21 mangrove areas within the perimeter of the protected areas must be declared by this
22 Board to be part of the protected area.
23
24 Presiding Officer asked to second the motion or any comment from the body. Ms.
25 Perlibeth of LGU-Vincenzo Sagun shared her opinion that areas included as part of the
26 protected areas is a defined and specifically provided by Law. It is beyond our authority
27 to decide on matters not vested on us. The DENR or the PAMB may have the authority
28 over the buffer zone but to declare an area as part of the P.A does not vest on this Board
29 Mr. Chairman, she said.
30
31 Presiding Officer agreed with the idea of Ms. Perlibeth, in support with her statement,
32 Section 8 of ENIPAS Act states that “when necessary, the DENR Secretary, upon the
33 recommendation of the PAMB, may designate areas surrounding the protected areas as
34 buffer zones for the purpose of providing extra layer of protection where restriction may
35 be applied: Provided, That, in cases where the designated buffer zone would cover
36 private lands, the owners thereof shall be required to design their development with due
37 consideration to the protected area management plan.
38
39 Therefore, those mangrove areas which not included during the Demarcation Survey can
40 be recommended to the DENR Secretary to become a buffer zone of the protected area.
41 Once it was declared as buffer zone, the PAMB can have the jurisdiction in protecting
42 and conserving those areas.
43
44 Mr. Batohinog reconstruct his motion earlier into a resolution requesting the DENR
45 Secretary for the inclusion of its mangrove areas within the perimeter of the protected
46 area to be part as buffer zone of the protected area. It was seconded by Ms. Perlibeth
47 Maasin of LGU-Vincenzo Sagun, ZDS.
48
49 Agreed Action
50
51 The PAMB passed a Resolution No. 2024-03 entitled “A Resolution requesting the
52 DENR Secretary to extend the buffer zone of Dumanquillas Bay Protected
53 Landscape and Seascape to form part the protected area”
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 1 B.6. Discussion on the revision of approved process flow in securing clearance/permit
2 for the establishment of Fishery structures inside the of Dumanquillas Bay
3 Protected Landscape and Seascape per PAMB Resolution No. 2021-12
4
5 PASu Dimaporo remided the PAMB on the approved process flow in securing permit
6 passed last 2021. That based on the process flow the applicant secure permit from the
7 Barangay first, next to the LGU and proceed to the PAMO. Since most of the fishery
8 structures are already constructed or existing within the Bay, it was suggested that the
9 issuance of clearance must be from the Office of the PASu first before the Barangay and
10 LGU. In order to assure that the area is within the MUZ.
11
12 Presiding Officer clarified that a clearance from the PAMO will be secured first before
13 issuing of permit from the LGU or BFAR. Mr. Batohinog mentioned that only passive
14 gears are allowed to issue for clearance. He also added that one of the requirements in
15 securing permit is a site visitation of the prospect area. PASu also remind the LGUs and
16 the BFAR to coordinate to the PAMO whenever there’s a project from other government
17 agencies to be implemented within the protected area. BFAR representative asked copies
18 of resolution so that they could also furnish to their direct beneficiaries prior to the
19 establishment of particular projects coming from their Department.
20
21 Mr. Batohinog put into motion requesting all LGUs and other line agencies prior to give
22 determination to those identified fisherfolks organizations within DBPLS areas must
23 secure first a site clearance from the PAMO. It was seconded by Ms. Maasin of LGU-
24 Vincenzo Sagun, ZdS.
25
26 Agreed Action
27
28 The PAMB passed a Resolution No. 2024-04 entitled “A Resolution requesting all
29 LGUs and other line agencies with marine interest/stakeholders at DBPLS to secure
30 first a site clearance from the DBPLS PAMO – DENR-IX”
31
32
33 B.7. Designation of the authorize Agency to take custody of the apprehended/seized
34 fishing gears/paraphernalia illegally fishing within the Bay
35
36 The Presiding Chairman allows the PASu to discuss the pending agendum last 4 th
37 quarter PAMB meeting with regards to the custody of the apprehended illegal
38 fishing/paraphernalia inside the PA.
39
40 BFAR representative said that most of the LGUs refused to take custody of the
41 apprehended boats not with the Municipality of Ipil and Sindangan who are willing to
42 take custody. So it was suggested that wherever the apprehension happened, it should be
43 turned over to their respective AOR.
44
45 CENRO Neneth corrected the statement of Mr. Curiba earlier that the LGU-Alicia will
46 take the custody based on the approved minutes last PAMB meeting because it was
47 clearly said that it is within their AOR only. Since Dumanquillas Bay don’t have a
48 designated area for those apprehended fishing gears, it was agreed to turn over to the
49 LGU.
50
51 It was also clarified to the PAMB that apprehended forest products/tools, the BFAR will
52 file the case while the role of the LGU is to take charge the custody only. A motion
53 moved by Mr. Batohinog, LGU-Alicia representative and seconded by Hon. Baquial of
54 Malangas, ZS.
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2 Agreed Action
3
4 The PAMB passed a Resolution No. 2024-05 entitled “A Resolution adopting the
5 motion for the custody of all apprehended illegal fishing gears and paraphernalia
6 occurred within Dumanquillas Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape to be turn over
7 to the concerned LGUs”
8
9
10 B.8. Collection of Annual fees for SAPA holders for Beach Resort/Development
11
12 PASu Dimaporo inform the PAMB that the PAMO already collecting the annual fees to
13 all SAPA applicants operating inside Dumanquillas Bay. It was agreed that the
14 collection will start from the year they started operating while waiting approval of their
15 SAPA application.
16
17 Ms. Michelle F. Yague, OCD representative asked if what will be the sanction for non-compliance
18 of payment. It was agreed to demolish the development in the area and send letters of notice to
19 stakeholders to collect user’s fees to persons using the natural resources of the protected area with
20 or without permit. A motion to collect the SAPA annual fees was moved by Ms. Perlibeth Maasin,
21 LGU Vincenzo Sagun representative and seconded by Mr. Batohinog of LGU-Alicia.
22
23 Agreed Action
24
25 The PAMB passed a Resolution No. 2024-06 entitled “A Resolution authorizing the
26 Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) to collect annual Special use Agreement
27 in Protected Areas (SAPA) fees/user’s fees on every first quarter of the year on all
28 beach developers and to the established fishery structures inside the Dumanquillas Bay
29 Protected Landscape and Seascape”
30
31
32 B.9. Discussion on the collection of user’s fees every first quarter of the year on all
33 fishery structures established within protected area
34
35 PASu Dimaporo also informed the PAMB that the collection of user’s fees from owners
36 of all fishery structures that will be collected every first quarter of the year. That PAMO
37 has already started collecting user’s fees from dried fish owners, the noelook and
38 bungsod are the next to get for collection.
39
40 As agreed, the August body has wanted to incorporate the resolution for the collection of
41 annual fees for SAPA and user’s fees every first quarter of the year. It was moved by
42 Ms. Perlibeth of Vincezo Sagun and seconded by Hon. Marcelo M. Baquial, Jr.,
43 municipal mayor of Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay.
44
45 Agreed Action
46
47 The PAMB passed a Resolution No. 2024-06 entitled “A Resolution authorizing the
48 Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) to collect annual Special use Agreement
49 in Protected Areas (SAPA) fees/user’s fees on every first quarter of the year on all
50 beach developers and to the established fishery structures inside the Dumanquillas Bay
51 Protected Landscape and Seascape”
52
53
54 III. OTHER MATTERS
55
56 a.) Proposed site location for the establishment of Marine Research Station within
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2 In behalf of the Baybay Bacao Fisherfolks Association, Ms. Divina Alejandra of CENRO-
3 Imelda presented the People’s Organization proposed project entitled: “Squid Pot Fishing
4 Seaweeds Production Combo with Value Addition on Seaweeds Products and Establishing
5 Ecotourism Services in Barangay Bacao, Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay”.
6
7 Agreed Action
8
9 The PAMB passed Resolution no. 2024-07 “A Resolution approving the establishment of
10 Marine Research Station within Dumanquillas Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape
11 at Barangay Lumbal, Municipality of Vincenzo Sagun, Zmboanga del Sur”
12
13
14 b.) Presentation of Comprehensive Development and Management Plan (CDMP) for
15 Triton Island Ecotourism Beach Park located at Brgy. Danan, Vincenzo Sagun,
16 Zamboanga del Sur
17
18 Ms. Perlibeth Maasin, LGU-representative of Vincenzo Sagun presented the CDMP as a
19 requirement on their SAPA application for Triton Island Beach resort. The TSD Chief
20 Evangeline D. Estoconing commented on the plan. That, instead of developing it as Beach
21 Resort, Park to change the Project title as “Visitor Management”. The reason accordingly,
22 because the island is a fragile ecosystem and the word “Park” connotes of something more
23 on alteration and high development when in fact the CDMP is not. The presentor assures to
24 incorporate all the inputs and suggestion in their next submission of the CDMP. Without
25 further queries, a motion was moved by Dr. Bryan B itantos and seconded by Alexis
26 Domingono, Brgy. Chair of Waling-waling, Vincenzo Sagun, ZdS.
27
28 Agreed Action
29
30 The PAMB passed Resolution no. 2024-08 “A Resolution approving and endorsing the
31 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDMP) for the application of a Special use
32 Agreement in Protected Areas (SAPA) of LGU Vincenzo Sagun for the visitor
33 management and development of Triton Island at Barangay Danan, Vincenzo Sagun,
34 Zamboanga del Sur”
35
36
37 c.) Research proposal entitled “Carbon Sequestration of Mangrove Forest in
38 Pamintayan, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay”
39
40 Ms. Chea Mae Pao, Ayessa Saavedra, Baby Ann Hortel and Joann Palma presented the
41 research study on Carbon Sequestration of Mangrove Forest to be conducted within
42 Dumanquillas Bay particularly in Brgy. Pamintayan, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay. The study
43 aims to identify and shall characterize the species of mangroves in Pamintayan; to identify
44 the diversity and conservation status of mangroves; and identify the carbon content of
45 mangroves in terms of species by quadrat. After their presentation, a motion to approved
46 the research proposal and moved by Hon. Albert Tesoro, Brgy. Picanan representative and
47 was unanimously seconded.
48
49 Agreed Action
50
51 The PAMB passed Resolution no. 2024-09 “A Resolution approving and endorsing the
52 proposed research study entitled “Carbon Sequestration of Mangroves in Pamintayan,
53 Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay”
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56 d.) Research proposal entitled “Amount, Distribution and Risk of Microplastics in the
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2 Another proposed research study presented by the students of entitled the Amount,
3 Distribution and Risk of Microplastics in the coastal areas of Pamintayan, Buug,
4 Zamboanga Sibugay. The research aims to address the growing environmental concern
5 with implications in marine environment. The PAMB approved the research proposal
6 subject to the conditions provided upon approval.
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8 Agreed Action
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10 The PAMB passed Resolution no. 2024-10 “A Resolution approving and endorsing
11 proposed research study entitled “Amount, Distribution, and Risks of Microplastics in
12 the coastal areas of Pamintayan, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay”
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15 e.) Proposed research study entitled “Ecological Assessment and Allometric study of
16 Mangroves in Dumanquillas Bay, Zamboanga del Sur”
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18 Ms. Chiussie L. Emeterio, a MS Marine Biology student from MSU-IIT presented her
19 research entitled Ecological Assessment and Allometric study of Mangroves in
20 Dumanquillas Bay, Zamboanga del Sur. The study will limit in the selected areas within
21 Dumanquillas Bay and aims to assess the ecological status and the carbon stock of some
22 mangrove’s species specifically, in the mangrove species present in the area, and the
23 abundance, biodiversity and distribution of mangroves.
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25 The study will also formulate the species-specific allometric equations on Sonneratia Alba
26 and Avicennia marina. Accordingly, the said research will be using a non-destructive
27 method and to be dried to get fresh weight ratio. TSD Estoconing inquired from the
28 researcher what will they do with the holes or punctures done in the body of mangrove
29 trees sampled for allometric study? The opening of a hole in the trunk/body may pose
30 danger of the life of the tree like ‘infection’. What are your interventions? TSD added.
31 Researcher Emeterio replied, we always have our solution for that ma’am and we will not
32 leave the holes open.” TSD Estoconing said, anyway DENR representative will join you to
33 monitor the research activity and we hope to expect you address the issues and raised. The
34 researchers said yes. A motion to approve the research made by Dr. Bitantos and seconded
35 by Hon. Albert Tesoro, Brgy. Picanan representative.
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37 Agreed Action
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39 The PAMB passed Resolution no. 2024-11 “A Resolution approving and endorsing the
40 proposed research study entitled “Ecological Assessment and Allometric study of
41 mangroves in Dumanquillas Bay, Zamboanga del Sur”
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44 f.) Follow-up on the status of SAPA application of Mr. Ricky Samonte located in Brgy.
45 Bawang, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay
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47 Mr. Curiba, follow-up the status on the conflict area applied for SAPA by Mr. Ricky
48 Samonte. It was advised that the parties should settle first among themselves and visit the
49 nearest CENRO Office. As suggested, to include the issue in the agenda on the next PAMB
50 meeting bringing with them all the evidences to prove the ownership of the area.
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52 Agreed Action
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2 IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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4 Tentative schedule for the conduct of 2nd quarter PAMB Meeting for CY 2024 will be on
5 May at Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay.
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7 V. ADJOURNMENT
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9 The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 in the afternoon.
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15 Prepared by:
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18 RAQUEL S. GEMENTIZA
19 PAMO Staff
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23 Certified correct by:
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26 ALICIA C. DIMAPORO
27 Protected Area Superintendent
28 and PAMB Secretariat
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32 Attested by:
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35 DIOMIDES M. PABLO
36 PENR Officer, ZDS
37 Presiding Officer
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41 Affirmed by:
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44 FOR. ARTURO E. FADRIQUELA
45 OIC, Regional Executive Director
46 DENR IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
47 and PAMB Chairman

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