GOVERNANCE ISSUES

Policy, Strategies and Plans Weak implementation on policy re: informal settlers along coastal areas (Brgy Bonuan Gueset, Calmay, Pantal) No policy on maintenance of waterways/sewerage system/drainage system Poor planning on drainage construction Weak coastal law enforcement Cutting of mangroves (HP&M) No C.R.in coastal areas (PRWM) Weak implementation of policy and septage management plan Illegal construction of fishing structures like skylab and skyblue (on and off operation) Weak policy implementation on ambulant vendors (Bonuan Gueset) which contributes to garbage problem Lack of political will B. Institutional Arrangements Poor linkage with other LGUs C. Legislation Need for a policy on No plastic bags in market D. Information & Public Awareness Insufficient knowledge on environmental issues and concerns Lack of information drive on coastal management E. Financing Limited access to external funds Higher interest rates of local financing institutions Low investment on coastal projects Lack of income-generating activities i.e. users fee, entrance fee F.Capacity Building Lack of motivation Poor investment on capacity development MANAGEMENT ISSUES G. Natural & Man-Made Hazard Prevention & Management

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Tidal inundation Flooding Storm surge Tsunami Climate change Illegal settlers Fish pen operations Conversion of fishponds to commercial lands Cutting of mangroves River beds becoming shallow due to siltation and sedimentation Low capacity of the river to hold water especially during high tide due to siltation H. Habitat Protection, Restoration & Management Weak implementation of ENR laws Conversion on mangrove areas into other land use i.e. fishpond Mangrove cutting for firewood and Christmas tree I. Water Use & Supply Management Possible contamination of ground water Poor drinking water quality (with sand, discoloration of water, malansa) Water distribution system needs upgrading E.coli contamination of river system due to direct defecation J. Food Security & Livelihood Management Capture of prohibited species i.e. sabalo Encroachment of commercial fishing vessels Decreasing fish catch Overfishing/Illegal fishing activities (Dynamite fishing, Karkar) Lack of seed capital for livelihood activities after training No TNA No water treatment facility K. Pollution Reduction & Waste Management Segregation of wastes not practiced at the household level

 Non-functional MRF due to poor location in some barangays No MRF in some barangays Lack of toilet facilities in some barangays Water pollution due to factory, industrial and household wastes Open defecation esp. in coastal and riverine brgys (from IS)