Stakeholders' participation in the management of marine sanctuary in Sitio Balanoy, San Teodoro, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines

Date

2003

Abstract

The role of the major stakeholders in the management of Twin Rocks Sanctuary in Sitio Balanoy, San Teodoro, Mabini, Batangas was determined and their interactions were assessed. Critical factors to a successful sanctuary management and associated problems were identified and examined. People's perception, attitude and knowledge about the sanctuary and strategies by which the resort can be complimentary to sanctuary management were also the concerns of this study. Data were gathered through focus group discussions and interviews. AAThe interacting statekholders were the community, LGU and the resort. The relationship among the stakeholders was weak, particularly between the resort and the community. The weak interactions among the stakeholders do not seem to affect the status of the sanctuary. However, this may negatively affect it in the long term. Based on the secondary data, the sanctuary has improved in terms of coral cover and target species. The sanctuary management was likewise confronted with lack of committed and concerned community leaders, lack of initiatives among community members, absence of a viable alternative livelihood, biased implementation of the law, unsupportive barangay leaders, absence of a well defined plan and management strtucture, and problems on tourism, pollution and solid waste disposal. The stakeholders considered them as critical factors to successful sanctuary management. In addition, other critical factors such as genuine participation and collaborative management were identified. Identification of the specific benefits derived from the sanctuary was also considered significant in its management. AAThe stakeholders recommended solutions to the above-mentioned problems. In addition, they suggested that the former people's organization be reactivated. Strategies by which tourism (i.e. resort) can be complimentary to sanctuary management have been suggested.

Document Type

Master Thesis

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

LG 995 2003 E8 A23

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