The Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program (PACAP) has approved its fifth project under the Focal Community Assistance Scheme (FOCAS) entitled "Community-Based Enterprise: Effecting Community Development and Economic Empowerment in Four Barangays Surrounding Lake Mainit" last 23 May 2006 during its advisory committee meeting in Manila, says Surigao del Norte Provincial PACAP Program Officer, Mr. Ricardo D.G. Soto.
The grant of 3-years is worth Two Million Nine Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred Ten Pesos (P 2,999,610.00) and will be implemented by the Agri-Aqua Development Coalition-Mindanao (AADC-Mindanao).
The grant is divided into four components namely: a. Community Organizing (P1,018,060.00), b. Enterprise Development (P1,135,620.00), c. Project Management (P483,680.00), and d. Administrative Cost (P362,250.00).
The project is one of the 5 approved FOCAS Projects in Lake Mainit which are funded under AUSAID-PACAP.
The summary of each of the projects are as follows:
1. Mainit Community Based Resource Management
Barangays Tagbuyawan, Tapian, and Dayano in Mainit SDN
Proponent: AID Foundation
P 2,830,945.00
2. Riverbank Stabilization And Protection Project (Phase II)
Municipalities of Alegria (SDN) and Kitcharao (ADN)
Proponent: Lake Mainit Development and Alliance (LMDA)
P 1,5000,00.00
3. Sustainable Upland Resource Enhancement for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development Project
Barangays Ima, Gacepan and Mayag in Sison SDN
Proponent: Caraga Consortium
P 2,999,620.00
4. Enhancing Upland and Lowland Farming Systems And Strengthening of Local Organizations
Barangay San Isidro, Marga, and Capayahan Tubod SDN
Proponent: Alterdev Services Foundation
P 2,999,940.00
5. Community-Based Enterprise & Effecting Community Development and Economic Empowerment in Four Barangays Surrounding Lake Mainit
Barangays San Roque and Canaway in Kitcharao and Barangays Cuyago & Bangonay in Jabonga ADN
Proponent: Agri-Aqua Development Coalition - Mindanao
P 2,999,610.00
By: Johny Natad - LMDA
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
LMDA assesses SNCAT proposal for PACAP
Project Title
Micro-Propagation Facility Establishment for Economically Important Agriculture and Forest Crops
Beneficiary
Surigao del Norte College of Agriculture and Technology (SNCAT)
Activity
Project Assessment - May 13, 2006
Rationale
The facility will be established at SNCAT campus and the field sites is at Barangay Tagbuyawan, Mainit and Barangay Pili, Malimono, all of Surigao del Norte. It is a 350 hectare reforestation project along the Malimono range. The project cost is Php1,595.052.40 with Php595,500.00 as counterpart of SNCAT, and the remaining amount of Php999,552.40 will be requested from Panibagong Paraan under the PACAP funding.
Micro-Propagation Facility Establishment for Economically Important Agriculture and Forest Crops
Beneficiary
Surigao del Norte College of Agriculture and Technology (SNCAT)
Activity
Project Assessment - May 13, 2006
RationaleThe facility will be established at SNCAT campus and the field sites is at Barangay Tagbuyawan, Mainit and Barangay Pili, Malimono, all of Surigao del Norte. It is a 350 hectare reforestation project along the Malimono range. The project cost is Php1,595.052.40 with Php595,500.00 as counterpart of SNCAT, and the remaining amount of Php999,552.40 will be requested from Panibagong Paraan under the PACAP funding.
The micro-propagation facility establishment is perceived to be an effective tool in addressing inequity on the absence of a tissue culture laboratory facility in the province of Surigao del Norte which affects the farmers’ decision to engage in large-scale production of abaca and other high-value banana cultivars. Aside from banana it will also venture to cut flowers productions and other high value crops.
The laboratory will enhance the technical capability of SNCAT and provide farmers an access to low-cost and disease-free planting materials. This will also provide opportunity to farmers in micro-propagation so that they will acquire appropriate skills in tissue culture with the technical assistance of SNCAT. It will also encourage innovative features and mechanism for micro-propagation.
The Appraisal
The appraisal team is composed of Mr. Bong Soto, PACAP Provincial Officer; Engr. Kaiser Recabo, LMDA Director, Mr. Omar Barillo, FOCAS Coordinator; Ms. Rosalia Rosal, Campus Dean of SNCAT, Mr. Jerry Acero, SNCAT Technical Team Leader, and Rev. Diosdado Casera, Jr., MAMATFA President. The team conducted the on-site appraisal last May 13, 2006at the SNCAT Campus at Magpayang , Mainit, Surigao del Norte. The group visited the proposed building followed with a short discussion among the proponents and beneficiaries of the project. The group visited the Malimono ranges in the afternoon. It is found in the boundary between the municipalities of Mainit and Malimono.(Photos: 1. Assesment team near a Mangium Tree inside the SNCAT campus, 2. LMDA Director Engr. Recabo)
By: Johny S. Natad
Monday, May 22, 2006
Friday, May 12, 2006
From LMDA Project Director: Reply to Water Hyacinth Comments
This in reply to water hyacinth or water lily comments, yes it true that water hyacinth is an indicator on the quality of water in the lake. The presence of water lily will determine the condition of water. The more water lily, the more polluted is the water. It will hasten the eutrophication process that will deplete the water of dissolved oxygen. The water lilies compete with the aquatic life in the water of dissolved oxygen and generate bacteria causing organisms.
However in Lake Mainit, the situation is different because of its characteristic. Lake Mainit is considered as an oligotrophic lake, so the water lily is not consider a threat in the area. There is also a minimal concentration of this type of plant in fact you can find it only in few places. The presence of water hyacinth in the area will also depend on the season and weather condition. For "Habagat" season its concentration is more on the northern side in Mainit and Alegria, Surigao del Norte while during "Amihan" the water hyacinth is on the southern side in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte. The lake is also deep so that concentration of nutrient will be easily dissolved and settle to 100 meter or more where there is organism that will survive.
Interestingly, during the limnological study there are six areas where hot vents is located because at that point and elevation no temperature is detected, meaning its beyond the thermometer level that is being used. This need further study to confirm the present of hot vent. If there are thermal vent then there is life present or organism that thrive on this particular area. Thermal vents are a hot spring under the water and we cannot deny that the Lake Mainit is surrounded with hot spring. This is also to confirm why Lake Mainit got its name from "Mainit" which means "hot" in Bisaya.
During also the course of study, it found out that the temperature at the mouth of Mainit River will increase during night time. This is at five (5) meter or more below water line. The more you go deep the temperature will increase. Hot vent is found at an average depth of 150 meter below water line on the eastern seaboard of the Lake.
However in Lake Mainit, the situation is different because of its characteristic. Lake Mainit is considered as an oligotrophic lake, so the water lily is not consider a threat in the area. There is also a minimal concentration of this type of plant in fact you can find it only in few places. The presence of water hyacinth in the area will also depend on the season and weather condition. For "Habagat" season its concentration is more on the northern side in Mainit and Alegria, Surigao del Norte while during "Amihan" the water hyacinth is on the southern side in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte. The lake is also deep so that concentration of nutrient will be easily dissolved and settle to 100 meter or more where there is organism that will survive.
Interestingly, during the limnological study there are six areas where hot vents is located because at that point and elevation no temperature is detected, meaning its beyond the thermometer level that is being used. This need further study to confirm the present of hot vent. If there are thermal vent then there is life present or organism that thrive on this particular area. Thermal vents are a hot spring under the water and we cannot deny that the Lake Mainit is surrounded with hot spring. This is also to confirm why Lake Mainit got its name from "Mainit" which means "hot" in Bisaya.
During also the course of study, it found out that the temperature at the mouth of Mainit River will increase during night time. This is at five (5) meter or more below water line. The more you go deep the temperature will increase. Hot vent is found at an average depth of 150 meter below water line on the eastern seaboard of the Lake.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Lake Mainit Development Alliance (LMDA)
The Lake Mainit Development Alliance was organized last March 1999, through a Memorandum of Agreement among two provinces, eight municipalities and several national line agencies.
The Alliance was recognized by the Regional Development Council (RDC) per RDC Resolution No. 11, S. 1999.
Vision
Lake Mainit as a diverse ecosystem with safe and crystal clear waters surrounded by verdant mountains endowed with abundant natural resources which is an eco tourism destination sustainably managed by an empowered citizenry for economic development and environmetal protection.
Main Features
Watershed Area : 87,072 has.
Aggregate Land Area :72,372 has.
Lake Surface : 14,700 has.
Shoreline : 50 km.
Maximum Depth : 223 m.
Mean Depth : 128 m.
Volume : 18.00 cu.km.
No. of Tributaries : 28 rivers
Outlet of the Lake : Kalinawan River
Length : 20 km.
Lake Mainit is reported to be the habitat of rare fish species: the puyo or climbing perch and gabot. The lake is very scenic and its water has remained generally clear and clean. Various points around it can be potential tourist attractions. Thus, in the Caraga Tourism Master Plan, the lake area is identified as a tourism subzone, mainly for adventure tourism and ecotourism.
Source:
Zimmbodilion Y. Mosende
The Alliance was recognized by the Regional Development Council (RDC) per RDC Resolution No. 11, S. 1999.
Vision
Lake Mainit as a diverse ecosystem with safe and crystal clear waters surrounded by verdant mountains endowed with abundant natural resources which is an eco tourism destination sustainably managed by an empowered citizenry for economic development and environmetal protection.
Main Features
Watershed Area : 87,072 has.
Aggregate Land Area :72,372 has.
Lake Surface : 14,700 has.
Shoreline : 50 km.
Maximum Depth : 223 m.
Mean Depth : 128 m.
Volume : 18.00 cu.km.
No. of Tributaries : 28 rivers
Outlet of the Lake : Kalinawan River
Length : 20 km.
Lake Mainit is reported to be the habitat of rare fish species: the puyo or climbing perch and gabot. The lake is very scenic and its water has remained generally clear and clean. Various points around it can be potential tourist attractions. Thus, in the Caraga Tourism Master Plan, the lake area is identified as a tourism subzone, mainly for adventure tourism and ecotourism.
Source:
Zimmbodilion Y. Mosende
The LMDA Blog
LMDA is an association of of Local Government Units in the Lake Mainit area, concerned agencies and the civil society. It was organized through a Memorandum of Agreement between Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, eight municipalites, and selected line agencies on March 1999.
This blog hopes to provide you about the plans and activities of the LMDA.
This blog hopes to provide you about the plans and activities of the LMDA.
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