MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF INABANGA-BUENAVISTA MANGROVE SWAMP FOREST RESERVE AND WILDERNESS AREA

VENUE: CAMBUHAT, BUENAVISTA, BOHOL DATE: MARCH 2, 2023

ATTENDANCE:

PRESENT MEMBERS: ABSENT MEMBERS:

1.) Hon. Florencio D. Vitor (Punong Barangay -Hambongan, Inabanga) 1.) Hon. Martiniano C. Petalcorin (Punong Barangay -Fatima, Inabanga)
2.) Hon. Mario Dominico B. Celocia (Punong Barangay-Poblacion, Buenavista) 2.) Hon. Maria Elvira D. Degamo (Punong Barangay -Canggawa, Buenavista)
3.) Hon. Felicidad E. Añora (Punong Barangay-Bugaong, Buenavista) 3.) Hon. Romulo Niñeria (Punong Barangay-San Isidro, Inabanga)
4.) Hon. Vilma C. Uy (Punong Barangay -Sweetland, Buenavista) 4.) Hon. Dave D. Duallo (Municipal Mayor of Buenavista)
5.) Hon. Marivic N. Gasco (Punong Barangay-Asinan, Buenavista) 5.) Hon. Jose Jono C. Jumamoy (Municipal Mayor of Inabanga)
6.) Hon. Florito M. Gudes (Punong Barangay-Bugang, Inabanga)
7.) Hon. Alejandro P. Bugtai (Punong Barangay -Bato, Buenavista)
8.) Hon. Martin Flores (Punong Brgy. -Dait Norte, Buenavista)
9.) Hon. Feliculo T. Notarte (Punong Barangay -Cambuhat, Buenavista)
10.)Mr. Mardonio C. Aparece (CEDFA-President)
11.)Hon. Feliculo T. Notarte (Punong Barangay -Cambuhat, Buenavista)
12.)PEMS Crisanto S. Bonghanoy Jr. (PNP Staff)
13.)Mr. Jose P. Garcia (BPEMO Staff)

GUESTS: SECRETARIAT:

1.) For. Domingo E. Sobiono (PA Coordinator) 1.) For. Jesus B. Abella III (APASu)
2.) Mr. Richard Opella (PA Ranger)
3.) Mr. Manolo T. Cutanda (GIS Technician)
4.) Mr. Deogracias Tatad (BPEMO Staff)
5.) Mr. Ralph Celosia (Proponent)
6.) Ms. Ophelia J. Bolandres (Proponent)
7.) Ms. Cleofe S. Diacor (Proponent)
8.) Mr. Ricky O. Remata (Proponent)
9.) Ms. Elena B. Bermoy (PA Extension Officer)

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TIME STARTED: 10:33 AM

I. PRELIMINARIES
A.) Invocation
The opening prayer was led by Hon. Alejandro P. Bugtai (Punong Barangay of Bato, Buenavista).

B.) Roll Call of Attendees

The Secretariat called the names of the present PAMB members.

C.) Determination of the Quorum

Considering that majority of the members were present (13 out of 18 members), the meeting was declared in quorum.

D.) Nomination of Presiding Officer

Pursuant to Rule 11.6 of DAO 2008-26 that in the absence of the PAMB Chairman, the members of the PAMB shall decide among themselves a Presiding Officer.
Hon. Vilma C. Uy (Punong Barangay of Sweetland, Buenavista) moved that Hon. Alejandro P. Bugtai (Punong Barangay of Bato, Buenavista) will be the Presiding
Officer of the PAMB meeting and it was duly seconded by Hon. Florencio D. Vitor (Punong Barangay of Hambongan, Inabanga).

BUSINESS OF THE DAY/ ACTIVITY

A.) Presentation and approval of the Day’s Agenda

The Presiding Officer presented the following agenda for approval:

1. Complaint against Mr. Pedro Bautista regarding the alleged illegal sand extraction in San Isidro, Inabanga, Bohol
2. Complaint of Hon. Florencio D. Vitor on the dead corals used as rip rap in Hambongan Island, Inabanga
3. Request for PAMB clearance on the existing bathing establishment of Mr. Ralph Celosia, Ms. Ophelia Bolandres, Mr. Ricky Remata and Ms. Cleofe Diacor in
Sweetland, Buenavista, Bohol
4. Conduct of Biodiversity Monitoring System (BMS) in the protected area
5. Reports of PAMB members in their respective area of jurisdiction
6. Other matters

Hon. Vilma C. Uy (Punong Barangay -Sweetland, Buenavista) moved to approve the agenda presented and it was duly seconded by Mr. Mardonio C. Aparece
(CEDFA Manager).

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 B.) Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous meeting

The Presiding Officer requested the Secretariat to read the minutes of the previous meeting for correction and approval. There having no correction, Mr. Romulo
Borja (BAMMDA President) moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and it was duly seconded by Hon. Marivic N. Gasco (Punong Barangay-Asinan,
Buenavista).

C.) Matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting:

1. Updates on the alleged treasure hunting in Fatima, Inabanga, Bohol

2. PAMB resolution requesting to amend DENR Administrative Order 2019-05 or the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of ENIPAS Act

Itemized discussion of the agenda:

MOTIONS /DECISIONS OR
AGENDA/MATTERS OF
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSIONS AGREEMENT REACHED/ REMARKS
DISCUSSION
RESOLUTION PASSED

Matters arising from the minutes of Presiding Officer Alejandro P. Bugtai asked the Board if they have
the previous meeting: matters to raise from the minutes of the previous meeting. He also
requested them to suspend the rules of the PAMB meeting for the guest/s PAMB unanimously agreed to suspend the
to participate in the discussion. rules of the PAMB meeting.

-Updates on the alleged treasure
hunting in Fatima, Inabanga,
Bohol
PA Coordinator Domingo E. Sobiono updated the Board regarding the
alleged treasure hunting in Fatima, Inabanga and reported that the area is
actually a fenced private property and that the respondents were not
there during the inspection. He mentioned that a separate investigation
was also conducted by the assigned forest ranger and that the office will
continue to monitor the area. He also clarified that the permit for
treasure hunting is issued by the National Museum.

- PAMB resolution requesting to
amend DENR Administrative
Order 2019-05 or the
Implementing Rules and
Regulations (IRR) of ENIPAS
Act
APASu Jesus B. Abella III informed the Board that the resolution
requesting to amend DAO 2019-05 is not feasible since it is the IRR of
Republic Act 11038 which can only be amended by an act of congress.
He shared that he attended the consultation on the new DAO for the
Special use Agreement in Protected Areas (SAPA) fee and the concern
for the exorbitant fees for fishpond projects was raised.

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Complaint against Mr. Pedro The Presiding Officer requested the APASu/PA Coordinator for the
Bautista regarding the alleged discussion of the agendum.
illegal sand extraction in San
Isidro, Inabanga, Bohol PA Coordinator Domingo E. Sobiono reported that the DENR received
and anonymous complaint regarding an alleged river sand extraction in
San Isidro, Inabanga. However, during the conduct of the site inspection
with the BLGU, there was no trace of sand extraction observed in the
area probably because the sand was manually extracted from the middle
portion of the riverbed. He said that the office will also invite the
respondent for a technical conference.

Hon. Florito M. Gudes (Punong Barangay of Bugang, Inabanga)

commented that the perpetrators also extracted sand in their barangay
which affected the local fishermen and stated that they are hesitant to
apprehend.

The PA Coordinator advised that should be caught on the act since it BLGU San Isidro and Bugang to conduct
would serve as prima facie evidence. regular patrol works in their respective
barangay.
Complaint of Hon. Florencio D. The Presiding Officer requested Hon. Florencio D. Vitor to provide
Vitor on the dead corals used as rip further details of the agendum.
rap in Hambongan Island,
Inabanga
Hon. Florencio D. Vitor reported to the Board regarding the collection of
sea stones and dead corals in their barangay which is being used as rip
rap. He shared that he only complained one resident but the DENR
summoned 21 residents from their barangay.

PA Coordinator Domingo E. Sobiono responded that he and the

protected area staff conducted an inspection on the area last December
2022 and observed that there are other households who started to pile sea
stones and dead corals near their houses. He stated that the talked with
the house owners and told them not to collect the dead corals since it
serves as a microhabitat for several marine species. He added that the PAMB to conduct IEC in Hambongan,
office already conducted a technical conference to the identified Inabanga, Bohol
household heads.

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Request for PAMB clearance on the
existing bathing establishment of
Mr. Ralph Celosia, Ms. Ophelia
Bolandres, Mr. Ricky Remata and
Ms. Cleofe Diacor in Sweetland,
Buenavista, Bohol
Presiding Officer Alejandro P. Bugtai requested the proponents to
convey their intention before the Board.
Mr. Ralph Celosia greeted the Board and reminded them that it is his
second time to request for a PAMB clearance since the first one was last
2015 for his proposed eco-park. He said that he has a proposed bamboo
boardwalk in the protected area adjacent to his existing bathing
establishment with function hall and cottages. Then, he requested the
Board to grant his request since he is also interested to apply for SAPA.
Ms. Ophelia J. Bolandres presented her site development plan and
mentioned that she already presented it to the Board last year but it was
not endorsed yet due to the absence of the PAMP.
Ms. Cleofe Diacor showed her existing and proposed site development
and mentioned that their bathing establishment was supposedly for
family use only but many visitors would request to rent their cottages.
She said that the development shall be focused on her lot in the mainland
and that she also allotted space for the motorized boat since there area is
also a docking area.
Mr. Ricky Remata presented the existing facilities in their beach resort
which is within their claimed lot and also showed their proposed site
development plan. He shared that they applied last 2019 but was unable
to continue due to the pandemic. Then, he asked the clearance from the
Board since he is also willing to apply for a tenurial instrument.
APASu Jesus B. Abella III stated that these bathing establishments were
already inspected and having no violation recommended to the Board to
grant clearance to the projects since it is once of the requirements for the
SAPA application. He added that 75% of the SAPA fee shall be
deposited to the Integrated Protected Area Fund of IB MSFR/WA while
25% will go to the Bureau of Treasury. He also requested the Board to
encourage other resource users in their barangay to apply for SAPA.
Hon. Vilma C. Uy also convinced the other PAMB members to grant the
request of the proponents since the BLGU Sweetland aims to be one of
the tourist destinations in the municipality.
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 The Presiding Officer asked the decision of the Board. Hon. Marivic N. Gasco (Punong Barangay
of Asinan, Buenavista) moved to approve
the resolution granting clearance to the
existing and proposed bathing establishment
of Mr. Ralph Celosia, Ms. Ophelia
Bolandres, Mr. Ricky Remata and Ms. No objection.
Cleofe Diacor in Sweetland, Buenavista, Motion
Bohol. The motion was duly seconded by carried.
Mr. Romulo Borja.

Conduct of Biodiversity Monitoring The Presiding Officer requested the DENR personnel to discuss the
System (BMS) in the protected area agendum.

Ms. Elena B. Bermoy (EMS I) informed the Board that the Biodiversity
Monitoring System (BMS) is an activity for the protected area which is
now conducted twice a year. She informed them that BMS aims to
improve the information available for decision-makers in protected areas
through the regular collection of data on biological resources and their
utilization. It employs four methods namely focus group discussion,
photo documentation, transect walk and field diary which were shall be
carried out barangay Bugaong, Fatima and San Isidro this coming March
7-8, 2023. Then, she asked the support and participation of the said BLGUs Bugaong, Fatima and San Isidro to
barangays during the conduct of the activity. assist the DENR during the conduct of
BMS.

Report of PAMB members The Presiding Officer requested the PAMB members to report issues and
concerns in their respective area of jurisdiction.

Mr. Romulo Borja reported to the Board that around 20% of their
mangrove plantation in their barangay was damaged during the super
typhoon Odette and that some of the dead mangroves were removed.

Hon. Florencio D. Vitor reported that some residents in their barangay

enclosed their houses with temporary fence. He also shared that there is
one huge standing dead mangrove in their barangay which he did not
want to be removed since it can still serve buffer from strong waves.

The Presiding Officer responded that there is nothing to worry if the

fence is only made out of light materials.

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Other matters
-Updates on the Protected Area
Community-Based Resource
Management Agreement (PACBRMA)
application of PO-BAMMDA
-Updates on the formulated Protected
Area Management Plan (PAMP)
Hon. Mario Dominico B. Celocia (Punong Barangay of Poblacion)
reported that they have no major problems in their barangay and that
they will soon conduct a coastal clean-up. He also shared that they plan
to preserve a cliff which is a historical area of the municipality since it is
where its former name “Pangpang” was derived.
Hon. Marivic N. Gasco shared that during the strong northeast monsoon,
one barge was stranded in their barangay and damaged one mangrove
which she did not allowed to be cut.
PA Coordinator Domingo E. Sobiono commented that damaged
mangroves should not be collected without the approval from the DENR
who will issue the wood recovery permit.
Hon. Vilma C. Uy reported that there were no longer incidence of
mangrove cutting in their barangay and that they also conduct regular
coastal clean-up.
Mr. Mardonio Aparece reported to the Board that he observed plenty of
herons along the Cambuhat River which is a potential for bird watching
and they plan to include it in their river tour package. He suggested that
it would be better if signages shall be installed in these areas to prevent
wildlife hunting. DENR to install restrictive signage along
Cambuhat River.
The Presiding Officer asked the Board if they have other matters to
discuss.
Mr. Romulo Borja asked for updates regarding their PACBRMA
application which was submitted last 2019.
APASu Jesus B. Abella III answered that he will follow-up the status of
the application to the Regional Office in order to fast track the issuance
of the tenurial instrument which is important for the people’s APASu to follow-up status of the
organization. PACBRMA application of PO-BAMMDA.
Mr. Romulo Borja also inquired regarding the status of the formulated
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 PAMP.

The APASu answered that the PAMP was already endorsed to the
Regional Office.

ADJOURNMENT: There having no other matters discussed, Hon. Felicidad E. Añora moved to adjourn the meeting and it was duly seconded by Hon. Marivic N. Gasco. The
meeting adjourned at 12:44 in the afternoon.

Prepared by:

JESUS B. ABELLA III

PAMB Secretariat/APASu

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