Romblon

Date of Profile Completion:

December 23, 2017

Profile

Geographic, Demographic Socioeconomic:


Land area (km²)	1,355.90 km²
Sea area (km²)
Coastline (km)	478.74 km
Major river systems (names)	1. Bañadero in the Calatrava 2. Parpagoja and Linawan in San Andres, Bangon in Odiongan 3. Limon Norte and Carolina in Looc. 4. Pandan River in Santa Fe 5. Hinugusan and Bachawan 6. Camili Rivers in Alcantara 7. Magdiwang River 8. Lumbang River in Cajidiocan 9. Cantingas River in San Fernando 10. Sablayan and Agnipa Rivers in Romblon
Total number of coastal cities/ municipalities	1 congressional district; 17 municipalities (San Fernando, Cajidiocan, Magdiwang, Romblon, San Agustin, Calatrava, San Andres, Odiongan, Ferrol, Looc, Santa Fe, San Jose, Alcantara, Santa Maria, Corcuera, Banton and Concepcion)
Population (latest census)	290,020 (2013 estimate)
Population growth rate (latest census)	0.72 (2000-2010)
Male/Female ratio (latest census)	103.5 [NSO 2010]
Average annual household income (latest census)	No information available.
Sectoral employment (percentage of total employment; latest census) Agriculture/fisheries Industry Services	Agriculture – (Coconut, crops, HVCC, fishing – commercial/municipal/inland; aquaculture/seaweeds), marble, agri-tourism Services – 38.47%, Trading – 37.51%, Manufacturing 18.56%

Ecological/Environmental:


Key Marine Habitats (Mangrove, Coral, Seagrass, etc.) (Areal coverage/habitat)	Source: DENR
Coastal and Marine Protected Areas (Number of MPAs and total areal coverage)	San Fernando, Cajidiocan, Magdiwang, San Andres, Odiongan, Ferrol, Santa Fe, Santa Maria (with existing ICRMP) – with ordinances adopted by the municipalities pending publication
Coastal fisheries (species/levels)	Tuna, lapu-lapu, labahita, tudluan, igat, guno, papakol, salay-salay, dalagang-bukid, talakitok, puland buntot, dorado, matambaka, bangus, tamban, tulis, tonsuy, tuwakang, iliw, borador, tambilawan, malasugui, marlin, sapsap, miralla, betilya, maya-maya, talilong, aligasin, bisugo, gullasan, tulingan, alumahan, tanigue, tambakol, bariles, samara bagaong, espada, balila, giant squid. Refer to DA/BFAR
Threatened or endangered species (protected species)	Dolphin, whales and sea cow, marine turtle, butanding, manta ray, hammerhead shark

Threats and Hazards to sustainable development of marine and coastal areas and ecosystems:


Climate variation and change	Typhoon/severe tropical storms: Vulnerable; during wet season Storm surges/flooding: Vulnerable to flash floods; during wet season Sea level rise: During wet season – Eastern seaboard Drought: During dry season
Other natural threats and hazards	Tsunami: Tugdan, Alcantara 1925 Earthquake: Vulnerable, particularly Tablas Island due to fault line Tablas Fault and the presence of a trench in nearby Mindoro Island, as well as other fault lines, i.e. in Panay and in Mindoro Island Coastal erosion: During storms, high tides Sedimentation: Along river estuaries with existing non-metallic mining activities Landslides: Vulnerable; During storms/heavy rains
Man-made threats and hazards	Oil Spills: 1. Minor due to sunken ships – Mactan in Concepcion, Princess of the Stars in San Fernando 2. Oil Wastes from passenger vessels 3. Leaks/spillage Hazardous chemicals and noxious substance spills: 1. Mercury contamination in mining areas 2. Cyanide fishing Domestic/household sewage: Informal settlers in coastal areas Domestic garbage/solid waste: Informal settlers in coastal areas Industrial and hazardous waste: Marble plant wastes along coastal areas – Romblon, Romblon Overfishing/destructive fishing: Due to commercial fishing vessels from other provinces – Marinduque, Cebu, Lucena, Mindoro Deforestation/land use: Due to illegal logging/mining Overexploitation/destructive use of habitats (mangroves; coral reefs; seagrass): Cutting of mangroves due to coastal development, “Kawasaki” fishing method in coral reef, (“muro-ami” counterpart); siltation/uprooting of seagrass, gleaning Uncontrolled development of the coastline/conflicting uses Building of resorts/houses along mangrove habitat/coastal areas Land reclamation: Illegal filling of coastal areas from industrial wastes and eventual land reclamation without permits - Romblon, Romblon marble by-products Polluted river discharges: From illegal mining operations

Status of ICM Implementation

ICM Coverage and Governance Indicators:


	IN PLACE	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
ICM Coordinating Mechanism	X	PLGU-Romblon (ENRO & OPAG); 8 MLGU’s ICRMP Sites; 3 New MLGU ICM Sites; DA-BFAR-PFO; DENR-PENRO ICRMP Reports The FARMCs are the interagency coordinating bodies for coastal and marine area development and management.
ICM Project/Program Office	X	DENR-PENRO, PLGU & 8 ICRMP MLGU Sites The involvement of 8 MLGUs in a previous ICRMP has strengthened management of coastal and marine resources, with ICRMP offices institutionalized and functional in the respective government units. Local governments allocate annual budgets in support of ICRM programs and have established economic and regulatory instruments in line with sustainable development of marine and coastal areas.
Stakeholder Participation	X	DENR-PENRO (PAWCZM) & PLGU Reports There is strong multi-sectoral participation in ICRMP decision-making, enabling development, implementation and completion of a coastal strategy and implementation of action plans.
Coastal Strategy/Implementation Plan	X	DENR-PENRO (PAWCZM)
ICM Work Plan, Budget & Financing and Human Resources Committed	X	DENR-PENRO (PAWCZM) & P/MLGU’s Reports
M&E Mechanism (including SOC Reporting)	X	DENR-PENRO (PAWCZM) Report

ICM Management Processes:


	NOT YET IN PLACE	ONGOING DEV'T	IN PLACE	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Management Plan(s)* (e.g., CCA/DRR; habitat protection, restoration and management; water use/supply management; food security and livelihood management; pollution reduction and waste management; etc.) *at least 2 required for ICM Code Level 1 certification			X	Provincial: PDPFP, LDIP, AIP, ADP Municipal: CLUPs, LDIP, AIP, ADP Provincial Tree Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, Solid Wastes Mgt. Program, Wildlife Protection and Conservation Program, Cave Mgt., Biodiversity Conservation, Boundary-Marking of Mt. GG National Park, Upland and Watershed Dev’t/Reforestation, Eco-Town Project in Sibuyan Island, Mercury Monitoring for Pollution Control, Mangrove Rehabilitation Program, Coastal Clean-up, National Greening Program, Mariculture Park
Tools applied at the ICM site (e.g., zoning/MSP; MPAs, EAFM, IRBM, others)	X			No information available.

Areal Extent, Health and Resiliency of Coastal and Marine Habitats:


	IN PLACE	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Scoping (including areal extent of coastal and marine habitats)	X	DENR-PENRO (PAWCZM) & 8 MLGU ICRMP Sites Reports: Seagrass, Corals, Mangrove DENR-PENRO (PAWCZM) & 8 MLGU ICRMP Sites Reports: MPA Sites Demarcated w/ municipal ordinances; MGGNP boundaries are defined pending demarcation. Note: Areal Extent (km2) w/ ICRMP
Areal extent of damaged/degraded habitats	X	DENR-PENRO (PAWCZM) & 8 MLGU ICRMP Sites Reports Sea turtle nesting sites, Mt.Guiting-Guiting Natural Park
Areal extent of healthy and resilient habitats	X	DENR-PENRO (PAWCZM) & 8 MLGU ICRMP Sites Reports Marine: Seacow, whale sharks, whale, sea turtles, manta rays Geomorphological: Tinagong Dagat(marine lake- Calatrava), Blue Hole (San Agustin-Tablas Is.) and other underwater caves in Ferrol
Proposals/Action plans to restore damaged/degraded habitats	X	8 MLGU ICRMP Sites & 3 New ICM Sites Reports e.g. Moratorium of Metallic Mining & Declaration of Province as a Natural Heritage Site. 8 MLGU ICRMP Sites & 3 New ICM Sites Reports e.g. Foreshore Lease Agreement-DENR, Fishpond Lease agreement & Estab. Of Marine Research & Breeding Center (R.A. 9460) 8 MLGU ICRMP Sites & 3 New ICM Sites Reports e.g. Estab. Of Marine Research & Breeding Center (R.A. 9460)
Restoration program(s)	X	8 MLGU ICRMP Sites & 3 New ICM Sites Reports
Benefits (social, economic, ecological) o Addressing/reducing CCA/DRR risks o Harmonizing access to marine space by established economic sectors o Assessing costs and benefits to clearly understand socio-economic and ecological trade-offs o Extending governance principles to be more inclusive to weaker disadvantaged sector, addressing issues of tenure and use-based access rights	X	DENR-PENRO (PAWCZM) & 8 MLGU ICRMP Sites Reports Comment: Increased Fish Production, Mangrove/ Seagrass/Coral reef Covers and income derived from agri/eco-tourism

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs):


	NOT YET IN PLACE	ONGOING DEV'T	IN PLACE	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Scoping (including areal extent of MPAs/MPA networks)			X	Romblon currently has 21 MPAs based on the MSN National MPA Database (MSN 2011);
Ecological, social and economic characteristics, significance and conditions of MPA/MPA Network at project start-up	X			No information available.
MPA governance situation at project start-up			X	See Figure 1 below
METT rating of management effectiveness of MPA at project start-up		X		See Figure 1 below Romblon currently has 21 MPAs based on the MSN National MPA Database (MSN 2011); however, they have not been assessed using the MPA MEAT.
New or improved MPA management plan	X			No information available.
Improvements recorded at priority MPA sites using METT indicators			X	See Figure 1 below

Fisheries Management:


	NOT YET IN PLACE	ONGOING DEV'T	IN PLACE	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Scoping (including areal extent of threatened fishing grounds covered by ICM/EAFM management plans)			X	8 MLGU ICRMP Sites Reports for Fisheries Fishing ground – (Romblon Passage, Tablas Strait, Sibuyan Sea), tuna migratory path. Tuna, lapu-lapu, labahita, tudluan, igat, guno, papakol, salay-salay, dalagang-bukid, talakitok, puland buntot, dorado, matambaka, bangus, tamban, tulis, tonsuy, tuwakang, iliw, borador, tambilawan, malasugui, marlin, sapsap, miralla, betilya, maya-maya, talilong, aligasin, bisugo, gullasan, tulingan, alumahan, tanigue, tambakol, bariles, samara bagaong, espada, balila, giant squid. Refer to DA/BFAR
Baseline conditions for CPUE for important fish species (threats, risks, or vulnerability assessments of fishing ground; governance and socio-economic conditions)	X			No information available.
EAFM or similar management plan		X		There is a unified Fishery Ordinance among municipalities along Romblon Passage and & integrated municipalities of Tablas Strait to facilitate apprehension of illegal fishers that pass through municipal waters covered.
Evidence of measured increase in CPUE of 10% over baseline condition for important fish species using ICM/EAFM approach	X			No information available.
Socio-economic and ecological impacts and benefits derived from ICM/EAFM implementation (DSS models e.g., FISH DA, TURF)	X			No information available.
Socio-economic assessment of fishing households	X			No information available.
Livelihood development and implementation opportunities	X			No information available.
Market assessment/sustainability analysis of alternative livelihoods	X			No information available.
Pilot project proposal/action plan for livelihood development	X			No information available.
Evidence of improvements in socio-economic conditions in fisher households	X			No information available.
Case studies and policy briefs for scaling up and replication	X			No information available.

Pollution Reduction:


	NOT YET IN PLACE	ONGOING DEV'T	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Profiles of pilot river basin/coastal areas (including areal extent of priority river basins/coastal areas covered by ICM/IWRM management plans)	X		No information available.
Project proposal/action plan for an integrated river basin and coastal area focusing on pollution prevention and management and/or water resource conservation, protection and management		X	Mercury Monitoring for Pollution Control
Water quality monitoring in priority rivers/coastal areas	X		No information available.
Evidence of reduced pollutant discharges and water resource conservation, protection and use management	X		No information available.

Nutrient Management and Water Use Conservation:


	NOT YET IN PLACE	IN PLACE	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Household survey of water supply, use and sanitation conditions in coastal and watershed areas		X	All 17 municipalities with centralized water system (level 3) Households on individual wells: All Barangays with level 1 and 2 Households without access to safe water supply: All barangays with level 1 and 2 access; untreated water Households on septic tanks or other on-site sanitation facility: All 17 municipalityes – towns/urban areas All households have access to safe sanitation: All 17 municipalities – 16,000HH
Feasibility assessment of improved access to safe and secure water supply and improved sanitation through technologies, operations and good management practices	X		No information available.
Evidence of socio-economic and environmental benefits	X		No information available.

Preparedness and Capability to Respond to Natural and Man-made Hazards:


	NOT YET IN PLACE	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Profiles of highly vulnerable coastal communities	X	No information available.
Proposal/management action plan for CCA/DRRM-focused ICM pilot demonstration project for highly vulnerable coastal area/community	X	No information available.
CCA/DRRM Plans, early warning systems and institutional mechanisms	X	No information available.
Trainings on vulnerability assessment, mapping etc.	X	No information available.
Policy/financial commitment in support of action plan	X	No information available.
Impacts/benefits derived (socio-economic, public awareness, reduced risk, improved resiliency)	X	No information available.
Case studies, good practices, climate smart policies and legislation	X	No information available.
Investments in climate change adaptation measures (including hard and soft engineering solutions)	X	No information available.
Percentage of households in highly vulnerable coastal areas relocated away from hazard zones (Project target: 5%)	X	No information available.
Percentage of households in highly vulnerable coastal areas provided with evacuation routes and safe refuge locations (Project target: 100%)	X	No information available.

Innovative Economic and Investment Instruments to Rehabilitate and Sustain Coastal & Marine Ecosystem Services:


	NOT YET IN PLACE	ONGOING DEV'T	IN PLACE	SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION/ REMARKS
Profiles of local governments implementing ICM (including priority issues/areas requiring capital financing and investments)				No information available.
Project proposal/feasibility study for bankable investment projects				No information available.
Economic instruments and investment mechanisms (e.g., PES; PPP; licensing/user fee; green bonds; blue carbon; etc.)				No information available.
Evidence of increased investments and social, economic and ecological benefits and impacts from increased investments				No information available.
Evidence of social, economic and ecological benefits and impacts from increased investments				No information available.

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