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    Initiatives in Philippine Coastal Management: An Overview
    Uychiaoco, A. J.; Alino, P. M.; Dantis, A. L. (Informa UK Limited, 2000-01)
    Standardized and free-format questionnaires on the state of coastal management were fielded to coastal management practitioners during three workshops and a national feedback and recommendation workshop. The most commonly cited responses were identified for each of 13 political regions and overall trends were identified. Management frameworks frequently included research, community organizing, education, livelihood, resource enhancement, resource protection, regulation, and networking components. Gender issues, documentation, and infrastructure investment were rare. The most commonly perceived environmental problem was illegal/ destructive fishing and its associated overfishing and low fish catch. The most commonly cited socioeconomic problem was the inadequacy of law enforcement. The best monitored variables were usually those related to environmental management: status and change of habitats, resources, and degree of enforcement/patrolling activities. The most common nonregulatory enhancement, aside from environmental education (which is the most popular), was mangrove reforestation. In terms of regulations, the majority of the respondents have reportedly formulated an integrated coastal management plan. In practice, regulating destructive and illegal fishing practices and then the establishment of fish sanctuaries are the next most implemented. The most popular quality-of-life enhancement strategies focused on the improvement of sustainable fishing as a livelihood and on a variety of supplementary livelihoods. The most usual institutional intervention being implemented was the setting up of local community people's organizations. Major factors which may influence success or failure of coastal management and recommendations on research, community organizing and livelihood, legislation and policies, implementation and coordination, and networking are also summarized.
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    The Lingayen Gulf (Philippines) experience: if we have to do it again
    Talaue-McManus, Liana; Eng, Chua Thia (Elsevier BV, 1997-01)
    The coastal management of the Lingayen Gulf represents a pioneering effort in the Philippines to manage a coastal area that is larger than small islands. After 4 years of research and plan preparation, implementation was initiated with the declaration of the Gulf as an environmentally critical area, and the establishment of the Lingayen Gulf Coastal Area Management Commission. An analyses of the organization and performance of the Commission provided major lessons for future initiatives in coastal management. Programs on law enforcement through punitive measures and vigorous public environmental education through the mass media are easy to implement, and have significant potential to create immediate positive impact among local communities. At the same time, a program on capacity building of management partners at all local governance levels, is crucial for long-term impact. Otherwise, programs on resource management and livelihood development, which require substantial technical inputs, cannot be appropriately implemented.