Round Table Discussion on Institutionalization of Fish Wardens
July 3-4, 2005
I.R.C. (Institute of Religion and Culture), Guadalupe, Cebu City
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Top row, L-to-R: Carol Mejares, Mariano Caduyag, Myla Roslinda, Manny Palnia, Ben Dellosa, Jesem Gabatin, Reuben "Rhoy" Ranay, Eugene Mula, Gil Garay, Mar Caduyag, Gasong Kudera, Ely Dino, Toto Realista.
Middle Row, L-to-R: Neme de los Reyes, Muloy Villanueva, Alejandro Alonzo, Tio Andoy Tiburcio, Vic Duran, Dodong Holganza.
Front Row, L-to-R: Mario Añabieza, Gonz Reyes, Jhonny Macarandang, Artem Manginsay, Jun Dulzura.
Rountable Summary
PAMANA Ecosystem-based Chapter representatives made presentations on the Status and Profile of Fish Wardens Based on Municipal Level, using wallcharts to present information about sanctuaries in their respective municipalities. This information was then discussed to arrive at consensus on key issues; the group then produced a list of summary recommendations to facilitate institutionalization of fish wardens. |
Day 1, July 3
SITUATIONER AND LEVELING OFF OF IDEAS
The day began with arrival, registration, invocation, introduction of participants, and welcome address.
Gonzalo Reyes, PAMANA Mindanao Regional Coordinator, explained the rationale and method of the day's activity. Objectives of Roundtable Discussion as follows:
1. Convene key MPA managers from 21 ecosystem-based chapters of PAMANA.
2. Generate Fish Warden profile within the the PAMANA member sites in terms of the #'s of active fish wardens, benefits reeived from the government, enforcement scheme, scope/ area of responsibilities, logistical support and others.
3. Generate exchange of ideas and consensus on key issues concerning the fish wardens.
4. Generate Action Plans.
 Gonz Reyes |
Participants next offered written ideas about their hopes and expectations for the workshop.
The group proceeded to the main activity of the day:
"Sharing: Status and Profile of Fish Wardens Based on Municipal level." Each participant made a wallchart and presentation providing information about sanctuaries in their respective municipalities. The information included:
| Numbers and Benefits | Logistical and Legal Supports | Services Rendered / Outcomes |
| Municipality No. of Fish Wardens Benefits received |
Logistical supports Legal supports Key issues |
Services rendered Focus areas of responsibilty No. of apprehended violators Key Issues and problems Estimated trend in % of illegal fishing activity - given 1999=100% |
 Ka Vic |
 Ka Gil |
 Ka Neme |
 Ka Ely |
 Ka Toto |
 Ka Manny |
 Ka Ben |
 Tio Andoy |
 Ka Muloy |
 Ka Mar |
 Ka Eugene |
 Ka Jesem |
 Ka Dodong |
 Ka Mariano and Myla |
Day 2, July 4
CONTINUATION
First, recapitulation of previous day's presentations.
Next, presentation by PAMANA volunteer Chris Pforr on new PAMANA website.
Presentation by PAMANA Visayas Regional Coordinator Mario Añabieza: What is PAMANA?
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Presentation by guest speaker Reuben "Rhoy" Ranay from Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Deputy Fish Wardens.
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Presentation by guest speaker Elpidio "Jojo" de la Victoria (Bantay Dagat / Cebu City Market Administration ???) on
Legal aspects of LGU / Municipal Ordinances / FW honoraria. (???)
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Presentation by Committee on Human Rights Attorney Alejandro Alonzo:
Legal Basis and Options: How to Institutionalize the Support of Fish Wardens.
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Roundtable Discussion with panel members Reuben "Rhoy" Ranay and Attorney Alejandro Alonzo on:
Suggestions / Recommendations Towards Institutionalization of Fish Wardens.
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RECOMMENDATIONS LIST
developed by the group for Institutionalization of Fish Wardens.:
• Amend the R.A. 7160 for Institutionalization of Fish Wardens.
• Work for a contract with LGU re. enforcement.
• Lobby for adoption (creation of ordinance) by LGU re. MO-033 but amend 1) educational attainment; 2) age limit; 3) conviction, instead of pending case; 4) submission of accomplishments every 2 months instead of every 6 months.
• Propose to Congress for creation of marine court.
• RTC (Regional Trial Courts) to be designated as special marine courts in lieu of a marine court by SC thru SO/ EO.
ADJOURNMENT of Roundtable Discussion.