Natad, Johny S. “Communities’ Satisfaction on Lake Mainit Development Alliance (LMDA) Services”, Unpublished Master’s thesis, Bukidnon State University, City of Malaybalay, Bukidnon, March 2013.
1. BUKIDNON STATE UN I V E R S I T Y
GRADUATE SCHOOL
City of Malaybalay, Bukidnon 700
Tel (088) 221-2237; Telefax (088)813-2717
www.bsc.edu.ph
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Introduction Concept Problem Method
Findings Conclusion Recommendations
2. The Lake Mainit Development Alliance
(LMDA) is an inter-local cooperation of 1
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local and national government agencies
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and civil societies that provides
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environmental management programs as
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important services to the Lake Mainit
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influence area and its communities.
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Upland and lowland management
River management
Lake management, and
Institutional strengthening.
Communities’ Satisfaction on LMDA Services
3. Communities surrounding Lake Mainit
area have been playing crucial role as
partners and stakeholders of LMDA in the
conservation and protection of the entire 1
Introduction
Lake Mainit ecosystem. The 2
interest, support, and involvement of 3
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community stakeholders and CSOs
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particularly NGOs and POs are important
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and useful in achieving the overall
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objectives of the LMDA.
Sustainability
Monitoring &
Implementatio Evaluation
Planning, n
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
4. Mission Vision Goal Objectives
PMC Member
Services
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Lake Mainit Development Alliance (LMDA)
What is LMDA? Introduction
is composed of multi-stakeholders from
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ten local government units (LGUs), six 2
government line agencies (GLAs) and civil 3
society particularly, NGOs, POs, and 4
academe. 5
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Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
5. Based on the alliance Manual of
Operations, the signatories have following
duty to LMDA: 1
The ten LGUs shall annually contribute
Member Respo. Introduction
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funds for the operations of the LMDA 3
based on the agreed work and financial 4
plans: Php150,000.00 per provincial LGU 5
and Php50,000.00 per municipal LGU; 6
The six GLAs shall provide technical
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assistance and other necessary resources
to achieve the objectives of the alliance;
Function as the Board of Trustees and
assigned action officer or focal person to
LMDA Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
6. A Program Management Office (PMO)
established at the host LGU and as the 1
PMCO Introduction
fund manager of the pooled trust fund : 2
Municipality of Kitcharao (1999- 3
April 2012) 4
Province of Surigao del Norte (April 5
2012-present 6
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Recognized by the Regional
Development Council per RDC
Resolution No. 11 series of 1999 (dated
04 June 1999)
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
7. A diverse
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ecosystem with crystal
Vision Introduction
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clear and safe waters
surrounded by verdant 3
mountains and endowed 4
with abundant natural 5
resources, and as an 6
ecotourism destination 7
sustainably managed by
an empowered citizenry
for economic
development and
environmental protection. Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
8. 1
With the aid of Divine providence guided by the
LMDA Mission Introduction
principles of growth and development between 2
communities and generation through skilled and 3
resourceful personnel, the LMDA extends technical 4
assistance to LGU’s in effective and efficient
5
delivery of basic services, enforcement of
environmental laws and policies to pursue the 6
sustainable development and management of Lake 7
Mainit through promotion of ecological and
recreational values, conservation, protection of
natural resources, enhancement for the
empowerment for the improvement of the quality of
life of its constituents.
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
9. 1
Goals Introduction
To properly manage 2
the Lake Mainit 3
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ecosystem and
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develop potential
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resources in order to
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reduce poverty and
improve the quality
of life of the people
in the area.
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
10. Objectives Introduction
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1. To conserve the aquatic resources and to 2
enhance their economic, ecological and 3
recreational value. 4
2. To properly manage forestlands and 5
improve the land cover within the 6
watershed. 7
3. To promote greater involvement of the
government, the private sector, local
communities and other stakeholders in
the sustainable management of the Lake
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
11. 1
5 EMP Components Introduction
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1. Upland and lowland development 3
and management 4
2. River management 5
3. Lake management 6
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4. Urban settlement area management
5. Institutional strengthening
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
12. Revealed major environmental 1
problems in Lake Mainit ecosystem 2
Envi. Probs Introduction
are: continuing denudation of 3
forestlands, mining and quarrying, 4
increasing lakeshore population, use of 5
agrochemicals, illegal fishing methods, 6
siltation and sedimentation of rivers, 7
flooding, and declination of Lake Mainit
fishery resources. (LMDA, 2000; Oatley,
2005; Crook, 2006; De Guzma, et.al,
2009) Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
13. The proposed
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Proposed Introduction
development plans;
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common desire and
3
concern to address
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environmental problems in
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the Lake Mainit ecosystem 6
provoked the
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establishment of the
LMDA (ESSC, 2011).
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
14. The LMDA’s Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) and Lake 1
Mainit Agenda presented development
EMP Introduction
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and ecosystem management approach 3
of the alliance to respond to the 4
identified environmental issues and 5
concern in Lake Mainit ecosystem 6
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Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
15. With its 13 years of existence, the LMDA
demonstrates important milestone 1
accomplishments on areas on 2
Introduction
environment and socio-economic 3
enhancement with tangible 4
environmental and enterprise 5
development initiatives in partnership 6
with the communities, civil society, 7
LGUs, GLAs and other stakeholders in
Lake Mainit.
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
16. While the CSO and community
stakeholders have been playing 1
significant role as partners in 2
environmental conservation and 3
Why this? Introduction
protection of Lake Mainit ecosystem, it is 4
important to determine and recognize 5
their level of satisfaction on LMDA’s 6
environmental management programs. It 7
is for this justification that this study is
conducted.
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
17. The study is based on the 1
2
multi-stakeholder approach 3
to ecosystem management 4
5
as illustrated in the Lake 6
Mainit Environmental 7
Management Plan (EMP).
Communities’ Satisfaction on LMDA Services
18. Ecosystem management approach
EMA Conceptual Framework
embraces a holistic and inter-disciplinary 1
approach that recognizes comprehensive 2
action and analysis. It also recognizes 3
important inter-connectivity between 4
natural resources (ecological aspect), 5
human ecology (social-cultural and 6
economic aspects), and institutional 7
structures of government, private and civil
society organizations (institutional aspect)
toward sustainable development of
ecosystems’ health and services (IEMP,
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
19. MSA Conceptual Framework
The multi-stakeholder approach to
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ecosystem management provides the
2
different stakeholders significant role in
3
the implementation of environmental
4
initiatives. The alliance approach to
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ecosystem management with the
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concerted efforts of multi-stakeholders
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from government, academic and research
institutions, private sector, CSOs and
communities, help foster sustainability of
environmental programs and projects.
(DENR-PAWB, (2012) Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
20. MSA Conceptual Framework
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Communities in Lake Mainit have been
2
benefiting from the LMDA’s ecosystem 3
management approach, where it 4
recognizes the crucial role of 5
communities in Lake Mainit area in 6
achieving alliance mandates. 7
Sustainability
Monitoring &
Implementatio Evaluation
Planning, n
designing
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
21. LMDA Environmental Level of Satisfaction
Management Program
Components Very much
satisfied Problems
The Conceptual Framework
Upland & lowland Much satisfied Encountered
management Satisfied 1
River management Less satisfied
2
Lake Management Not satisfied
Institutional 3
strengthening
4
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
Peoples’ Organizations (POs) 5
- Cooperative of Farmers/ Fisherfolks
- Association of Farmers, Fisherfolks 6
Non-Government Organizations
(NGOs) 7
– Surigao city based
– Butuan city based
– Davao city based
– Cagayan de Oro city based
Figure 1. The conceptual framework of the study showing relationship of LMDA program
component services and problems encountered by CSOs.
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
22. Upland Conceptual Framework
The upland and lowland management is
one of LMDA component that focuses on 1
the major intervention. This includes the 2
forest resource assessment, eco-tourism 3
development, nursery, establishment, tree 4
park establishment, agro-forestry 5
development, reforestation/ 6
plantation/establishment, forestland use
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planning/watershed management (LMDA,
2000). Livelihood intervention was included
in this component in the revised Lake Mainit
Focal Community Assistance Scheme
(FOCAS) strategy (LMDA,Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
2006a)
23. River Conceptual Framework
River management component of LMDA
primarily works to balance the interventions in 1
the uplands to lowland and lake. It plays a 2
significant role in minimizing the problems of 3
siltation and pollution not only in the lake but
4
also the whole length of Kalinawan River, which
5
is the outlet of Lake Mainit traversing from
municipalities of Jabonga, Santiago and Tubay. 6
Under this component includes the program on 7
riverbank stabilization, rechanneling of Aciga
and Bangonay rivers, deepening of Kalinawan
river, construction of riverbank protections or
structure, river tour, inventory and evaluation
and marsh rehabilitation (LMDA, 2010a; 2000). Services
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA
24. The Lake management is another major
Lake Conceptual Framework
environmental management program 1
component of LMDA, which refers to 2
interventions and activities that deal primarily 3
with Lake Mainit ecosystem as a source of 4
food and income for the fisher folk 5
communities. This LMDA component includes
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the establishment of municipal sanctuaries,
buffer zone delineation and perimeter 7
planting, fish seeding, water quality
monitoring, strengthening of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources Councils (FARMCs), lake
resources assessment, lake grass protected
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
25. Institutional Conceptual Framework
Institutional strengthening is another LMDA
environmental management program 1
component, which focuses primarily on the 2
need of alliance to provide mechanisms to 3
ensure coordination and cooperation among 4
the various sectors in the proper 5
management of Lake Mainit (LMDA, 2000). 6
This component deals with the conduct of
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capacity-building
activities, information, education and
communication, legislation and enforcement
of environmental
policies, linkaging/networking and resource Services
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA
26. This study assessed the satisfaction of
communities on the environmental management 1
services of Lake Mainit Development Alliance 2
(LMDA) from 2006–2011. It specifically sought to 3
answer the following questions:
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1. What is the level of satisfaction of the
5
communities on the LMDA services
6
considering the following environmental
management components? 7
1.1. Upland and lowland management;
1.2. River management;
1.3. Lake management; and
1.4. Institutional strengthening?
Communities’ Satisfaction on LMDA Services
27. 2. What are the problems encountered
by the communities based on the
Statement of the Problem
following environmental 1
management component areas: 2
2.1. Upland and lowland 3
management; 4
2.2. River management; 5
2.3. Lake management; and 6
2.4. Institutional strengthening? 7
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
28. Methodology
The study used descriptive method of
1
research. It illustrates the existing
2
conditions under study, which responds to
3
the main purpose of the research. It is a
4
descriptive inquiry on the level of
5
satisfaction of the communities on the 6
services of Lake Mainit Development
7
Alliance (LMDA) while finding out the
contemporary problems existing in the
area of environmental management.
Respondent Data
Locale Sampling
s Gathering
Data
Instrument Validation Scoring
Treatment
Communities’ Satisfaction on LMDA Services
29. The study was conducted to four
municipalities out of eight municipalities
covering Lake Mainit influence area. These 1
are the municipalities of Mainit and Alegria 2
Methodology
in the province of Surigao del Norte and 3
municipalities of Kitcharao and Jabonga in 4
the province of Agusan del Norte. The Lake 5
Mainit area straddles the southern part of
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Surigao del Norte and northern part of
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Agusan del Norte comprising the eight
municipalities. The Lake Mainit and its
watershed is situated in a small peninsula
extending north from eastern side of
Mindanao. Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
31. 4th Largest lake in the Country
Lake Mainit Situation Methodology
One of the cleanest lake in Philippines
1
It has a total lake area of about 17,060 hectares
(BFAR) 2
Lakeshore has a total length of 62.10 kms. 3
Divided almost equally between Agusan del 4
Norte and Surigao del Norte.
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Lake falls within the jurisdiction of municipality
of Mainit, Alegria, Kitcharao and Jabonga. 6
Headwater areas are within the municipality of 7
Sison and Tubod, SDN and downstream areas
are the municipality of Santiago & Tubay, ADN
It has a total of 31 lakeshore barangays
It can be classified as oligotrophic lake from
the physio-chemical (Limnological Study)
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
32. Watershed Area 87,072.00 has.
Aggregate Land Area 72,372.00 has.
Maximum Depth 223 meters 1
Mean Depth 128 meters 2
Methodology
Volume 18.00 km³ 3
No. of main tributaries 28 rivers 4
Outlet of the lake Kalinawan river 5
Total length 29.10 kms. 6
Climate Type II
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Surface Temperature 27.0000c-30.660c
Ph Ranges 7.2(40m)to7.9(0m)
Water Classification Class A (EMB)
Trophic Class Oligotrophic Lake (PCAMRD)
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
33. The respondents of this study were
taken from the member of Civil Society
Organizations (CSOs) of LMDA 1
composed of people’s organizations
Subject Respondents Methodology
2
(POs) and non-government 3
organizations (NGOs) who have project 4
engagement or partnership with LMDA 5
for certain period and continue seeking 6
assistance and partnership with LMDA’s 7
partner NGOs; hence they have
knowledge about LMDA and its
services.
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
34. POs are partner-beneficiaries of the
projects in the communities.
The Cooperative of 1
Farmers/Fisherfolks (COFF) are
PO Methodology
2
registered to Cooperative 3
Development Authority (CDA) 4
The Association of 5
Farmers/Fisherfolks (AFF) are 6
accredited by the Department of 7
Labor and Employment (DOLE).
Respondent POs were the members
and officers who have knowledge on
LMDA. Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
35. NGOs are partner-implementer of the
project or outreach program implemented
in the communities. 1
NGO Methodology
They are registered to the Securities and 2
Exchange Commission (SEC) whose main 3
offices are located in cities of Surigao, 4
Butuan, Cagayan de Oro and Davao. 5
The respondents from NGOs are those 6
who have experienced previous and
7
current engagement with the LMDA and
municipalities within the area of study as
identified by LMDA like the Director,
Project Coordinator or Community
Development Workers Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
36. Civil Society Gender Total
Organizations Male % Femal % Frequenc %
Cso Type Methodology
(CSO) Type e y 1
POs (COFF) 12 27.27 35 37.63 47 34.31 2
POs (AFF) 24 54.55 49 52.69 73 53.28
3
POs (Other) 4 9.09 5 5.38 9 6.57
NGO (Surigao) - - 2 2.15 2 1.46 4
NGO (Butuan) 2 4.55 1 1.08 3 2.19 5
NGO (CDO) 1 2.27 - - 1 0.73
6
NGO (Davao) 1 2.27 1 1.08 2 1.46
Total 44 100.0 93 100.0 137 100.0 7
0 0 0
Percentage 32.12 67.88 100.00
Type of Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and Distribution of Gender
of Respondents
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
37. Knowledge on
Residency
LMDA
Residency Methodology
Period 1
Frequenc
Frequency % % 2
y
3
Below 1 year - - 4 2.92
4
1 year - - 2 1.46
2 years 2 1.46 10 7.30 5
3 years 7 5.11 11 8.03 6
4 years 5 3.65 35 25.55 7
5 years 14 10.22 41 29.93
Above 5 109 79.56 34 24.82
The Respondents’ Period of Residency in Lake Mainit
years
communities & Knowledge on LMDA
100.0
Total 137 100.00 137
0
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
38. The study used purposive sampling in
determining the target respondents who
Sampling Methodology
1
have knowledge about the LMDA. 2
Respondents were taken from four 3
municipalities out of eight municipalities 4
covering the Lake Mainit influence area. 5
They were taken from NEWS directions. 6
The Municipality of Mainit represents
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north and west respondents;
Municipalities of Alegria and Kitcharao for
the east; and Municipality of Jabonga for
south.
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
39. Geographical setting of the community
POs located in upland, river and 1
lakeshore was also considered in this 2
Methodology
study. 3
50%+ of the 252 members of POs from 4
the four municipalities living within the 5
study area were the respondent from 6
POs.
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One or two actual respondents were
taken from NGO since usually there are
two or three on-field workers employed
by NGOs depending on the kind and
coverage area of the project engagement Services
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA
40. Gathering Data Methodology
The researcher asked permission from
the LMDA – Program Management and 1
Coordination Office (PMCO) before 2
conducting the actual survey. 3
The researcher personally administered 4
in the distribution of the questionnaires to 5
the identified respondents. Retrieval of 6
the questionnaires was made
7
immediately after the respondents
accomplished these. An interview was
conducted to clarify issues and problems
based on the survey questionnaire and to
substantiate the survey. Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
41. For the NGOs who were not
available at the communities or their 1
2
local offices at the time of the actual
Methodology
3
survey, the researcher visited the
4
nearest NGO offices in Surigao City
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and Butuan City to conduct the
6
survey.
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The questionnaires were sent via e-
mail to NGO respondents who were
not available at the field especially
the office based in Davao and
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
42. Utilized the secondary data taken
from the LMDA - PMCO, which 1
2
include the milestone
Methodology
3
reports, accomplishment
4
reports, related studies, newsletter
5
publications, and other relevant
6
supporting documents of the
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alliance.
Used the online documents
available in the LMDA website and
other related website sources in the
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
43. The instrument utilized in collecting data
is the researcher-made questionnaire.
Instrument Methodology
1
This instrument was preferred because it 2
gathers data faster than any other 3
method. The questionnaire was
4
translated into local dialect to make it
5
clear and understandable on the part of
6
the respondents in the community level.
The survey questionnaire used in the 7
study was adopted from the LMDA
briefer. Items are based on the problem
of the study and also were gathered from
LMDA accomplishments.
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
44. The survey questionnaire was divided
into two parts. 1
Part I covers the personal 2
Methodology
information of the respondent. 3
Part II is based on the problems set 4
in the study. This contains the 5
questions about community 6
satisfaction on LMDA services
7
according to four environmental
component services. It also asked
specific questions about the issues
and problems encountered by the
communities. Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
45. A researcher-made questionnaire was
Validation Methodology
referred to three experts from LMDA- 1
PMCO, LGU Action Officer to LMDA, 2
and NGO partner who have full 3
knowledge on the LMDA partnership 4
operations for content evaluation and 5
recommendation for further 6
enhancement.
7
The enhanced instrument was
successfully tried out to the 30
respondents from SIUFMULCO in
Santiago, Agusan del Norte for content
validation before itsCommunities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
finalization and
46. The researcher employed the use of a five-
point Likert-type rating scale in measuring the 1
Scoring Methodology
levels of communities’ satisfaction on LMDA 2
services the following procedure: 3
Weight Mean Qualitative Qualifying Statement
4
Points Values Description
5
5 4.50-5.00 Very much - Always satisfied on the
satisfied LMDA services 6
4 3.50-4.49 Much satisfied - Often satisfied on the
LMDA services 7
3 2.50-3.49 Satisfied - Sometimes satisfied on
the
LMDA services
2 1.50-2.49 Less satisfied - Seldom satisfied on the
LMDA services
1 1.00-1.49 Not satisfied - Never satisfied on the
LMDA services
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
47. The data were carefully analyzed and
Treatment Methodology
interpreted using the following statistical 1
tools: 2
For the problem 1, the application of 3
the mean and the standard deviation 4
were used in finding the level of 5
satisfaction of communities. 6
For problem 2, the frequency count 7
and percentage based on the actual
responses were employed to
determine the problems identified by
the respondents.
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
48. The findings of the study are as follows:
The level of satisfaction of communities 1
on the LMDA services is satisfied on the 2
three components, namely: upland and 3
lowland management, river 4
management, and institutional 5
strengthening; while the level of 6
satisfaction of communities on lake 7
management component is much
satisfied. However, the level of
satisfaction of communities on the
LMDA services is generally satisfied. Services
Communities’ Satisfaction on LMDA
49. Summary Table on the Level of Satisfaction of
the Communities on the LMDA Services
1
Summary of Satisfaction Findings
LMDA Services X Sd Over-all Qd 2
1. Lake management 3.55 0.85 Much 3
satisfied
4
2. Institutional 3.49 0.83 Satisfied
5
strengthening
6
3. Upland and lowland 3.37 0.77 Satisfied
management 7
4. River4.50 – 5.00 Very much satisfied
Legend: management 3.12 1.50 – 2.49 Satisfied
0.85 Less satisfied
3.50 – 4.49 Much satisfied 1.00 – 1.49 Not satisfied
Over-all
2.50 – 3.49 Satisfied
3.38 0.68 Satisfied
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
50. The main problems encountered per
roblems Encountered Findings
component area by the CSOs are the
1
following:
2
Main Problems Percentag LMDA Program 3
e Component
4
1. Illegal fishing 68% Lake management
2. Lack of support and 64% Institutional 5
fund strengthening 6
3. Upland area 52% Upland & lowland
destruction management 7
4. Soil erosion, 37% River management
landslide, cutting of
trees
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
51. The problems on mining and flooding
1
are the common problems that existed
Findings
2
on upland and lowland
3
management, river management, and
4
lake management components.
5
The poor attitude and poor participation
6
of people; and the poor implementation
7
and enforcement of laws and
policies, are the significant crosscutting
issues or problems present on the four
components of LMDA services.
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
52. Based on the findings of the study, the
following conclusions are drawn: 1
2
1. Since the level of satisfaction of 3
communities on the LMDA services is 4
generally satisfied, therefore the 5
communities in Lake Mainit influence 6
area are sometimes satisfied with the 7
LMDA services in performing its
mandates to sustain its environmental
management services.
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
53. 2. Communities in Lake Mainit
influence area are still facing
different environmental and 1
2
institutional related issues or
Conclusion
3
problems despite LMDA’s 4
continual efforts in the 5
implementation of its 6
environmental management 7
programs.
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
54. 1
1. The LGUs, LMDA, Department of
2
Environment and Natural Resources
3
(DENR), Department of Agriculture (DA),
A 4
1 2 and NGOs must consider the provision of
3 4 5
B
alternative livelihood and necessary
6
1 2
3 4
supports and funds for the identified and
C
appropriate income-generating projects 7
1 2
3 4
(IGPs). They must provide and maintain
D suitable community-based farming
1 2
3 4 technologies and practices with
5
continuous assessment and support. LMDA Services
Communities’ Satisfaction on
55. Recommendations
2. The LMDA, LGUs, DENR, NGOs and
Department of Tourism (DOT) should establish
1
and continue to maintain tree parks, nurseries,
and agro-forestry projects in every municipality 2
and promote eco-tourism. 3
A 3. The LGUs, with LMDA, NGOs and concerned 4
1 2
3 4 GLAs should continue conducting related 5
B environmental assessments and IEC advocacies 6
1 2
3 4 like symposia with topics on environment, and
biological assessment. The LGU and DENR with 7
C
1 2
3 4
NGOs and communities should
D
institutionalize/deputize and support the
1 2 community environmental wardens or teams in
3 4
5 monitoring and implementing environmental
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
56. Recommendations
4. The LMDA in close collaboration with the
DENR, Mines Geosciences Bureau 1
(MGB), Environmental Management 2
Bureau (EMB), LGUs
3
(province, municipalities, barangays), and
A 4
1 2 Department of Interior and Local
3 4 5
B
Government (DILG), should institute
6
1 2
3 4
communities monitoring and response
group to regulate, monitor, evaluate and 7
C
1 2
3 4
take necessary actions in all mining and
D
quarrying operations.
1 2
3 4
5
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
57. Recommendations
1. The LMDA in close collaboration with the
DA, Department of Public Works and
1
Highways (DPWH), municipal and provincial
2
LGUs, and National Irrigation Authority (NIA)
3
should implement relevant infrastructure
A 4
1 2 projects like flood control project, drainage
3 4
canal, dredging of Kalinawan River, and 5
B
1 2 riverbank stabilization that will address the 6
3 4
soil erosion, river siltation. 7
C
1 2 2. The LMDA, DENR, provincial and municipal
3 4
LGUs should continue to monitor and
D
1 2 evaluate the rivers, assess and regulate
3 4
5 mining operators and quarrying sites.
Communities Satisfaction on LMDA Services
58. Recommendations
3. The LGUs with the cooperation from
BFAR, FARMCs, Philippine National 1
Police (PNP) maritime group and local 2
police must strictly implement 3
A
environmental ordinances against illegal 4
1 2
3 4
fishing on major tributary rivers like 5
B Kalinawan River. 6
1 2
3 4 4. The LGUs must implement the Ecological
7
C Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Act of
1 2
3 4 2000 (RA 9003); improved their ESWM
D
1 2
practices; and conduct relevant IEC and
3 4
5 advocacy to communities on ESWM.
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59. Recommendations
1. The LMDA in partnership with the
municipal and barangay LGUs,
BFAR, FARMCs, PNP maritime 1
group, communities and local police 2
must strongly and fully implement the 3
A
unified fishery ordinance (UFO) in 4
1 2
3 4 5
B
Lake Mainit.
6
1 2
3 4
2. LMDA and BFAR should provide
7
C appropriate capacity-building
1 2
3 4 initiatives related to lake
D
1 2
management especially to
3 4
5 community organizations, FARMCs
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60. Recommendations
3. BFAR should continue to implement
the fish seeding or fish dispersal to
1
the Lake and help LGUs maintain its
2
fish sanctuaries. 3
A
4. LGUs should enforce the 4
1 2
3 4 implementation of ESWM Act of 5
B
1 2
2000; implement Organic Agriculture 6
3 4
Act of 2010 (RA 10068); and promote 7
C
1 2 organic agricultural practices
3 4
especially on rice farming
D
1 2
3 4
management within the lakeshore
5
communities.
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61. Recommendations
1. The LMDA with the National Economic
Development Authority (NEDA) should come
up with technical project proposals especially
1
those that enhance socio-economic and
2
environmental development to be endorsed
3
to the national government and to foreign
A
donors’ overseas development assistance 4
1 2
3 4
(ODA) program for funding support. 5
B
1 2 2. The LMDA with the major partner CSOs 6
3 4
should strengthen and fully operate the Lake 7
C
1 2 Mainit CSO network. They should also
3 4
promote and integrate the spiritual
D
1 2 development and values nurturing program
3 4
5 on its plans and activities to the community
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62. Recommendations
3. The LMDA, LGUs and CSO network should
continue to assist the communities, conduct 1
regular assessment to POs, and provide 2
appropriate trainings and skills development
3
interventions.
A 4
1 2 4. The LMDA should have full autonomy and
3 4 5
B
powers over Lake Mainit. The member LGUs
6
1 2
3 4
and GLAs with the Regional Development
C
Council (RDC) should endorse the Lake 7
1 2
3 4
Mainit Development Authority Bill to senate
D
and congress for enactment.
1 2
3 4
5
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63. Recommendations
5. The LMDA must enhance and revisit its
strategic development plans; harmonize or 1
mainstream it with the development plans to
2
both the national and local governments and
3
CSOs; and fully implement the environmental
A 4
1 2 management services as stipulated on its
3 4 5
B
EMP with funding supports and political will
6
1 2
3 4
from LGUs and other funding institutions.
7
C
1 2
3 4
D
1 2
3 4
5
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2
3
4
5
6
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Natad, Johny S.
“Communities’ Satisfaction on Lake Mainit Development Alliance
(LMDA) Services”, Unpublished Master’s thesis, Bukidnon State
University, City of Malaybalay, Bukidnon, March 2013.
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