Republic of the PhilippinesREGION V

PROVINCE OF MASBATEMUNICIPALITY OF DIMASALANG

BOTTOM-UP BUDGETING (BuB)

I.BASIC INFORMATION

1. Title of the Project

PROVISION OF LIVELIHOOD PROJECT (FISHING GEAR-FISHING NETS) FOR 50 FISHERFOLKS OF BARANGAY MAGCARAGUIT, DIMASALANG, MASBATE

2. Proponent

Name:LGU-Dimasalang, MasbateAddress:Dimasalang, Masbate Contact Person; Contact Number: Mr. Rudito B. Guioguio

Municipal Agricultural Officer 09106272095

3. Project Duration

This project will be implemented from May-December 2014

4. Project Location

The proposed location of this project is in the Islands of Magcaraguit and Deagan of Barangay Magcaraguit, Dimasalang, Masbate.

The Municipality of Dimasalang is situated on the South East portion of Masbate Province or at approximately between 120 and 130 latitude and between 1230 and 1240 longitude. It is bounded on the North by the Municipality of Uson; on the South by the municipality of Palanas; on the East by the Naro Bay and Samar Sea; and on the West by the municipality of Cawayan. Dimasalang is part of the Third Congressional District of Masbate.

The municipality is located in the main island of Masbate and connected with the capital of Masbate Province, the Masbate City via the National road on approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour travel.

The Islands of Deagan and Magcaraguit can be reached through motorboat within 15-20 minutes. The gateway is either Dimasalang Pier or Calpi, Uson Pier.

5. Total Project Cost

DA-BFAR = 100,000.00 LGU counterpart = 5,000.00 Total = PhP 105,000.00

II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1. Rationale

Barangay Magcaraguit is the most important fishing ground in the Municipality of Dimasalang. It is the lone island barangay in the municipality. It has 2 main islands and 2 islets. The two main islands are called Magcaraguit and Deagan. The 2 islets are Hamurawon and Rakit-dakit which are uninhabitable.

The population of Barangay Magcaraguit is 1,431 (CBMS, 2009). Aside from this population, the remaining 12,476 (CBMS, 2009)people from the neighboring barangays of Poblacion, Canomay, Suba, T.R. Yangco, Cadulan, Banahao and Balocawe are dependent on the marine resources of this barangay.Most fisher folks from the said barangays carry out their fishing activities in the surrounding waters of Barangay Magcaraguit. To support the livelihood of fisherfolk in the area, the LGU through the budget from DA-BFAR is proposing the provision of gillnets to 25 fisherfolks of Deagan Island and 25 fisherfolks of Magcaraguit Island. There are two commonly used nets in the area. The first kind of net is the nylon net with length of mesh side of 8 cms. locally known as “Pamage”. It is commonly used by fisher folks to catch merely the relatively large-sized fish species such rays, conger, rabbit fish and grouper. The second type of of net is the “Pamboraw” or Mononylon net # 7 with length of mesh side of 3 cms. It is exclusively used in catching Rastrelliger sp. Locally known as “Boraw”. The use of these kind of nets will promote selective fishing for big-sized fish species. Juveniles, frys and fingerlings will be allowed to grow into marketable sizes. This project will support the livelihood component of the on-going establishment of Marine Protected Area.

2. Objectives

To provide livelihood for 50 fisherfolk recipients

3. Expected Outputs

Livelihood opportunity for 2 people’s organizations Increase in daily income of recipients by 50% of 27 member (18 men: 9

women) of Samahan ng Mangingisda ng Magcaraguit and 115 members of Deagan Kaunlaran ARB Multi-Purpose Cooperative

To reduce blast fishing in the area by 50% by year 1 of implementation.

4. Component and Activities

Pre-Implementation

The LGU through the Municipal Agricultural Office (MAO) will prepare the proposal and the necessary documents to be submitted to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). After which, MAO will prepare the list of first 50 fisherfolk recipients. Twenty five fisherfolks will be coming from the Samahan ng Mangingisda and the other 25 from Deagan Kaunlaran ARB Multi Purpose Cooperative.

Implementation

Since LGU Dimasalang did not meet the criteria to implement the Bottom-up Budgeting Projects, the DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources will be the one to implement this project. DA-BFAR will procure the materials for the fishing nets. After the procurement of materials, it will be distributed to recipient fisherfolks. The distribution process will be conducted in coordination with the LGU. An acknowledgement receipt will be prepared by the LGU to be signed by the recipient fisherfolks. After the distribution, the recipient fisherfolks will assemble the nets. They will provide the necessary accessories such as floaters and ropes to complete the fishing net. They will be given at least 1 week to complete the gear. Upon completion, LGU and BFAR Representative will visit the area to conduct monitoring. A report with attached pictures will be prepared by LGU and BFAR Representative to be submitted to BFAR RO5.

Monitoring and Evaluation

After the completion of the project, liquidation report will be prepared by BFAR in coordination with LGU through the Municipal Agricultural Office.

A monthly monitoring will be conducted by the AT for Fisheries in coordination with BFAR. The report of monitoring will be submitted to BFAR RO5 as part of the monthly report of Agri-Pinoy for Fisheries.

5. Beneficiaries/Recipients

This project will be awarded with equal cost to 2 People’s organizations (POs) in Barangay Magcaraguit.Samahan ng Mangingisda ng Magcaraguit (SAMAMA) which is located in Magcaraguit Island has 27 members. It is composed of 18 men and 9 women. SAMAMA is registered under Securities and Exchange Commission. All of the members are registered under the FishR Program.Another PO recipient is Deagan Kaunlaran ARB Multi-Purpose Cooperative (DKARBMPC) is comprised of 115 members. It is registered under Cooperative Development Authority. Its office address can be found in Deagan Island. This organization is mainly composed of fisher folk members. (indicate how many are registered in FishR).In the first phase of the project, it will initially benefit 50 fisher folks but in the long run, more than this. The scheme to benefit more than 50 fisher folks will be discussed in detail in the sustainability plan.

6. Timetable of Activities

ACTIVITIES

CY 2012

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Preparation of project proposal and requirements

/ / /

Submission of proposal and requirements to DA-BFAR

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Procurement of materials / /

Distribution of materials of fishing nets

/

Conduct of monitoring after the distribution of materials

/

Reporting and liquidation / / /

7. Economic Benefits/Impacts

The average daily income of fisher folks in the area is 200 pesos. With the provision of fishing gear that will catch more fish will bring an increase by about 100 pesos to their daily income. The increase in daily income of fisher folk recipients will

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also benefit their wives since they are engaged in the marketing aspect of this livelihood. This project will also bring a decline in illegal fishing by 50% after 1 year of implementation. In the long term, this project will bring about a remarkable change in the use of illegal fishing gears and practices in the area. The scheme of expanding to more than 50 recipients will eventually eliminate illegal fishing in the area.

8. Sustainability Plan

To make this project sustainable. We will arrange a participatory approach. and participatory, the fisher folk recipient will provide the labor of assembling the net.With the amount of this project, it cannot provide all 50 fisher folk with 1 unit of gillnet. So, we developed a scheme that will ultimately benefit more than 50 fisher folk in the long run. . Two fisher folk recipients will share 1 unit of gill net. Half of the gillnets will be granted to the Samahan ng Mangingisda ng Magcaraguit which is SEC registered and half of it will be delivered to Deagan Kaunlaran ARB Multi-Purpose Cooperative. The fish caught using these gill nets will be sold to the PO where the recipient belongs. 5% from the income of each unit will be deducted to proceed to revolving fund of the PO for the purchase of another unit gillnet until all the target 50 fisher folks will be provided with 1 unit of gill net.

These People’s Organization will monitor the recipients with the assistance of Municipal Agricultural Office.

9. Work and Financial Plan (Matix)

10. Technical Drawing

Illustrated below is the nylon net also called “Pamage” which is readily available in the market with mesh size of about 2.5 inches.

MAGCARAGUIT ISLANDSite 2

Site 1DEAGAN ISLAND

11. Location Map

This project will be implemented in Barangay Magcaraguit. Below is the location map of Barangay Magcaraguit.

Figure 2. Map of Barangay Magcaraguit showing Deagan Island as Site 1 and Magcaraguit as Site 2

12. Jobs Generated/Man Days

This project will generate an approximately 100 jobs. Aside from the recipient fisher folks, their respective wives will also be engaged in the marketing aspect. Based on the current situation in the locality, mostly wives are the one who vends their caught fish. This setting does not only generate jobs but also promote gender equality by providing economic empowerment to women.

Submitted by:

HENRY J. NAGA

Municipal MayorCSO ENDORSEMENT:

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Pantawid Pamilya Leader Basic Sector Organization CSO Member