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    ENRM 245

    AQUATIC RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

    Faculty Marked Assignment No. 3


    2022-31190
    MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING EXERCISE

    Barangay Zone 6, Pulupandan, Negros Occidental Coastal Areas


    (Coastal Habitat of Endangered Irrawaddy Dolphins “Lumba-Lumba”)

    Compatible Probably Compatible Incompatible

    Fishing Hooks/ Gillnet Sailing Diving/ Construction Wildlife Marine Port & Wastewater
    Activity Nets Lines Fishing and Swimming Projects Watching Transpor Harbor Treatment
    Boating tation Operations Effluent
    Discarge

    Fishing Nets

    Hooks/
    Lines

    Gillnet Fishing

    Sailing and
    Boating

    Diving/
    Swimming

    Construction
    Projects

    Wildlife
    Watching

    Marine
    Transportation

    Port & Harbor


    Operations

    Wastewater
    Treatment
    Effluent
    Discarge

    (a) the prevailing sector in Barangay Zone 6, Pulupandan

    Agriculture, particularly sugar cane production, appears to be the prevailing primary


    sector in Pulupandan. This is supported by the region's historical reliance on the presence of
    large sugarcane plantations, as sugar is the primary product of Negros Occidental (the
    Sugar Capital of the Philippines). Considering the economic factor, the PGN
    (Panay-Guimaras-Negros) project was initiated to boost agricultural trade.
    However, specifically in Barangay Zone 6, fishing is the prevailing primary sector, as
    the community is also heavily reliant on marine resources due to its coastal location.
    Additionally, the secondary and tertiary sectors, particularly construction and tourism, are
    also significant contributors to the area’s spatial arrangement.

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    The ongoing construction of an island-to-island bridge, the operation of a distillery
    company, the habitation of endangered species, and the community’s continuous reliance on
    marine resources all contribute to this complex spatial dynamics. Among these, the
    Panay-Guimaras-Negros (PGN) project, a megaproject aiming to improve inter-island travel
    in the region, is currently a priority for both local and provincial governments.
    Although the infrastructure is not yet fully established, initial renovations and
    expansions of public roads have already begun, with completion projected for 2028 (Garion,
    2024). However, concerns have been raised regarding the structural integrity of the bridges
    in the face of increasingly powerful typhoons. Further assessment by structural engineers is
    recommended to ensure the project's feasibility in the context of climate change.

    (b) stakeholders/industry benefiting the most with the existing spatial arrangement

    Previously, the Asian Alcohol Corporation, an alcohol distillery plant located between
    the barangays of Canjusa and Zone 6 in Pulupandan, significantly benefited from this spatial
    arrangement. Although the company is no longer in continuous operation, it once provided
    job opportunities for the people of Pulupandan and Bago City. It boosted the economic
    growth of Pulupandan, as many other companies constantly purchased the company's
    products, utilizing the coastal areas for product loading and unloading. As a coal-powered
    plant, it required a wastewater treatment facility and consumed water resources from the
    coastal areas. Vice versa, the effluents from the wastewater treatment facilities needed to be
    discharged into the bodies of water.
    Ever since, the fishermen continuous to benefit from this, as fishing remains the
    primary livelihood of the community. Currently, the government is still making progress on
    the bridge project. Thus, they will be a major future stakeholder who will benefit largely from
    utilizing and maximizing the coastal water resources.

    (c) reason/s why there are instances of incompatibilities

    Pulupandan coastal areas, particularly in Barangay Zone 6, have been identified as


    the breeding ground of the Irrawaddy dolphins since 2010 by a group of researchers. This
    area requires conservation and protection. However, the areas have not yet been declared
    as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) by the local government, making it difficult to implement
    restrictions and regulations.
    This has led to protests and the commotions brought about by numerous
    non-governmental organizations (NGOs) against the PGN bridge project, as it could
    potentially disturb and stress the habitat of the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins. The
    activities associated with the project and large stationary fishing nets (possible catch of the
    species) are incompatible with the protection and conservation of the said species.
    Moreover, there are incompatibilities between the recreational activities with the
    fishing/catching, construction, transportation, and operational activities. Safety must be
    prioritized at all times and observe precautionary measures when and where are the areas
    only allowed for these kinds of activities.

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    References

    EnvironmentZA. (2021, February 25). Marine spatial planning (MSP) in a nutshell: English
    [Video]. YouTube.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coIK1Gnpqqg&ab_channel=EnvironmentZA

    Garion, F. R. (2024, February 8). Panay-Guimaras bridge to be completed by 2028.


    Philippine Information Agency.
    https://pia.gov.ph/news/2024/02/08/panay-guimaras-bridge-to-be-completed-by-2028

    Kimee Santiago. (2022, June 10). Irrawaddy Dolphins of Bago. Negros Season of Culture.
    https://www.negrosseasonofculture.com/2022/06/irrawaddy-dolphins-of-bago.html#:~
    :text=Stars%20aligned%20for%20him%20in,of%20Bago%20and%20Pulupandan%2
    0home.

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