THE PALM CIVETS-

-ARE KNOWN TO BE RARE AND ENDEMIC HERE IN the Philippines.

The Philippines I
which is considered AS a mega-diversity country.

bEING A host FOR more than 52,177 described species,of which more than half is
found nowhere else in the world.

Including CIVETS here in asia.

WE ARE PREVELEDGE ENOUGH TO HAVE THIS KIND OF SPECIES IN OUR COUNTRY FOR IT ACT AND
SERVE AS A POLLINATOR IN OUR FORESTS.

PALM CIVETS ARE ON THE RED LIST OF THREATENED SPECIES OF THE I U C N OR THE
(International Union for Conservation of Nature)

AND LISTED ON THE

CITES APPNDIX III

(Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)

Although considered to be living a mega – diversity country,

as one of the list concern up until 2008 (ACCORDING TO IUCN)when it was observed to be declining in
the wild DUE TO

DIFFERENT HUMAN ACTIVITIES ,CAUSING THE LIFE OF MANY SPECIES TO

BE threatened by Destruction OF THEIR NATURAL HABITAT .

HUMAN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS

RAPID URBANIZATION, DEFORESTATION AND LAND DEGREDATION

ARE DUE TO THE INCREASING POPULATION IN THE COUNTRY

ACCORDING TO PSA

the total population of the Philippines as of

MAY 1, 2020 is at 109,035,343. 

Of the 17 administrative regions, Region IV-A (CALABARZON) had

the biggest population in 2020 with 16,195,042,
BEACAUSE OF THIS,WILD ANIMALS LIKE CIVETS ARE BEING
FORCED TO GO OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE…

THAT INCREASES THE RATE OF

POACHING,
ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE

THAT MOST OF THE TIME ARE DUE TO THE DEMAND FOR THE
CONSUMPTION OF THEIR MEAT.

THESE FACTORS LED US TO A MUCH BIGGER PROBLEM

ZOONOTIC DESEASE

THIS IS THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION OF VIRUS FROM

ANIMAL TO HUMAN THAT RESULTED IN THIS THING WE
CALLED

THE COVID-19PANDEMIC

The earliest cases of infection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2),
which causes COVID-19, were traced to a market in Wuhan reportedly selling meat from exotic wild
animals, such as bats, snakes, and pangolins INCLUDING THE PALM CIVETS’

ANOTHER FACTOR THAT THREATEN THE CIVETS IN THE WILD ACCORDING TO THE IUCN
IS THE

CRUEL AND FORCEFUL MASS PRODUCTION OF CIVET COFFEE THAT HAD AN

INCREASING DEMAND FROM 2019-2020
CIVET coffee OR COFFEE Alamid is a coffee that consists of partially digested coffee cherries, which
have been eaten and defecated by the Asian palm civet

ITS RAREITY AND THE PROCESS IT TAKES IN THE MAKES IT THE WORLD’S
MOST EXPENSIVE COFFEE,….

THE REASON WHY THE CIVET

BUT..,THIS IS ALSO
SPECIES ARE AT THE EDGE OF BEING
VULNERABLE.

1. DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND OF IT’S MEAT ON ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE,

AND
2. THE INCREASING NUMBER OF POACHERS AND HUNTER THAT CAPTURES AND CAGED THE CIVETS
FOR THE MASS PRODUCTION OF CIVET COFFEE ….

THE NEEDS FOR THE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION FOR THE CIVETS ARISED
AND CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF MANY INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL CONCERNED
AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS.
SLIDE 5
The proposed civet sanctuary and research institute of the Philippines will serve not just as a
conservation facility for the CIVETS and other wildlife but to also

Objective of the study

1. To Contributes to the PDP 2017-2022 ENR subsector outcome 1:
BIODIVERSITY AND FUNCTIONING OF ECO SYSTEM SERVICES THROUGH”STRENGTHENING LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGAINTS ILLEGAL TRADE OF WILDLIFE SPECIES”

2. TO CONTRIBUTE TO PBSAP TARGETS

-TARGET 1: MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE CONSERVATION STATUS OF T HREATENED SPECIES
-TARGET 10: TO REDUCE, CONTROL AND MANAGE KEY THREATS TO BIODIVERSITY
-INDICATOR H-# OF HOTSPOTS FOR HUNTING AND POACHING OF WILDLIFE

-TARGET 18: INCREASE AWARENESS ON BIODIVERSITY

3. RESPOND TO T HE CALL OF DENR FOR CONSERVATION OF RARE CIVET CAT

4. TO ADDRESS THE DEALS WITH THE INCREASING CRIME AGAINTS WILDLIFE IN PURSUIT OF THE
R.A NO 9147 and WRONG PRACTICES IN THE PRODUCTION OF CIVET COFFEE THROUGH
INNOVATION,EDUCATION AND SPREADING AWARENESS.

5. TO EMPOWER COFFEE INDUSTRY IN PURSUIT OF THE DOST’s CALL TO boosts coffee industry in
Calabarzon TOGETHER WITH THE CHED’S MEMORANDUM ORDER NO.52,SERIES OF 2016.
(OCTOBER 14, 2021)
entitled
“Pathways to Equity, Relevance, and Advancement in Research, Innovation and Extension in
Philippine Higher Education,”

6. To address and respond to the concern filed senator cyntia villar

Senate Bill 2078, or “An Act Strengthening The Wildlife Conservation And
Protection Mechanism In The Philippines.” It will amend Republic Act 9147,
otherwise known as the “Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act Of
2001”. 

Scope of the study and BENEFICIARIES

ECONOMIC SECTOR-To ADDRESS THE MULTI-BILLION ECONOMIC LOST DUE TO ILLEGAL WILDLIFE
TRADE

THE PALM CIVETS- TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT THE WILDLIFE SPCIFICALLY THE CIVETS THAT ARE
CONSIDERED TO BE RARE AND ENDEMIC HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES

-THIS WILL SERVE AS A CONSERVATION FACILITY (BUT NOT LIMITED ) TO PALM

CIVETS THAT IS KNOWN TO BE RARE AND ENDEMIC HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES .

- IT WILL PROVIDES TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR THE RESCUED OR INJURED CIVETS

UNTIL IT BECOME CAPABLE OF BEING RELEASED IN THE WILD.

THE COFFEE INDUSTRY(AGRICULTURAL SECTOR)-THERE WILL ALSO BE COFFEE NURSERY AND

PLANTATION WITHIN THE VICINITY .

REGION OF CALABARZONS -IT WILL ALSO CATER FACILITIES FOR THE INNOVATION AND
MODERNIZATION IN THE PRODUCTION OF AUTHENTIC AND WILD HARVESTED COFFEE
ALAMID, A COFFEE THAT IS MADE FROM BEANS THAT HAVE BEEN CONSUMED AND
EXCRETED BY CIVETS.
LOCAL RESIDENCE- THEY CAN BE HIRED AS CIVET COFFEE FARMERS AND HARVESTERS.

COMMUNITY- IT WILL ALSO BE A RESEARCH FACILITY FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS AND

STUDY ABOUT THE RARE AND ENDMIC PALM CIVET AND IT’S ANTIBODY TO SARS - COV.

PHILIPPINE BIODIVERSITY-FORESTS,CIVETS AS WELL AS OTHER EXISTING FLORA AND FAUNA WILL BE

PROTECTED AND WILL BE ABLE TO PERFORM THEIR SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN
THE PHILIPPINE BIODIVERSITY
COFFEE LOVERS- WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE THE MOST EXPENSIVE COFFEE WITHOUT
HAVING GUILT OF ANIMAL CRUELTY

REGIONS ECONOMY- IT WILL SERVE AS A SANCTUARY FOR THE CIVETS WHILE INCREASING WHILE
CONTRIBUTING TO THE REGIONS TOURISM SECTOR

THE WORLD-WE WILL ALL BENEFIT FROM THIS FROM PREVENTING OR ATLEAST LESSEN THE CHANCES
OF HAVING ANOTHER PANDEMIC DUE TO THE CONSUMPTION OF WILDLIFE MEAT.

ending
Agancies such as
Denr
BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BURUE
DOST
CHED
D. A

TOGETHER WITH DIFFERENT INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTS AND FUNDSTHIS KIND OF

PROJECTS FOR THE CONSERVATIO ANF CREATION OF RESEARCH FACILITIES THAT PROMOTES
INOVATION AND MODERNIZATION IN ACHIEVING A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND ENVIRONMENTALY
FRIENDLY ECONOMIC GROWTH.
SLIDE 6

WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT IN THE PROJECT

THERE WILL BE:

- CONSERVATION AREA FOR THE TREATMENT AND MEDICATION OF RESCUED,ADOPTED AND

CAPTURED CIVETS AND OTHER WILDLIFE.

-ISOLATION AND SANITATION AREAS

- BREEDING AREA

-OPEN SPACE FOR COFFEE NURSERY

-COFFEE PRODUCTION FACILITIES

-ADMIN BUILDING WITH LIBRARY AND COMPUTER LABS

-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITY

(FOR THE MODERNIZATION IN THE PRODUCTION OF CIVET COFFEE)
- FOR FURTHER STUDIES AND INVESTIGATION ABOUT THE CIVETS ANTIBODY TO SARS-COV
- FOR THE EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT OF FARMERS,COFFEE INDUSTRY AND THE
IMPORTANCE OF WILD CIVETS

-EXHIBIT HALLS FOR EXPOS AND EVENTS.

-MULTIPURPOSE HALL FOR LECTURES,SEMINAR AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

-CONFERENCE ROOMS

-OBSERVATION HALLWAYS AND PATHWAYS.(WHERE VISITORS AND TOURISTS CAN OBSERVE THE
CIVETS)

-SOUVENIR SHOPS

- COFFEE SHOP

-MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY IN PURSUIT OF THE

- WATER TREATMENT FACILITY IN PURSUIT OF THE
-

SLIDE 7

GOVERNMENT AGENCY CONCERN

JUSTIFY THE STUDY FEASIBILITY

Stopping IWT through a solid legal basis is a worthy investment against the life-threatening and
damaging consequences of potential outbreaks and pandemics especially to Filipinos.

We can stop in helping and preventing the next pandemic if we will be able to establish more
protected and conservation facilities.

Together with the help of our local and

international agencies such as:

DENR

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is the primary agency

responsible for the conservation, management, development, and proper use of the
country’s environment and natural resources, with the goal of ensuring equitable
sharing of the derived benefits for the welfare of the present and future generations
of Filipinos.
BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BUREAU

PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE

This program deals with the conservation and protection of wildlife, and/or maintenance,
restoration, and enhancement of their habitats pursuant to Republic Act 9147 or the Wildlife
Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001. Priority activities under this program are
the following: (i) Sustainable wildlife resource use; (ii) management of invasive alien species
(IAS); and (iii) Enforcement of wildlife laws, rules and regulations which include the
operations/mobilization of Wildlife Traffic Monitoring Units (WTMUs); deputation and
mobilization of Wildlife Enforcement Officers (WEOs); operations and maintenance of Wildlife
Rescue Centers (WRCs); establishment and management of Critical Habitats; and
conservation of threatened wildlife species such as, but not limited to, the marine turtle,
dugong (Dugong dugon), tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis), Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga
jefferyi), freshwater and saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus mindorensis; Crocodylus porosus),
tarsier (Carlito syrichta), Philippine cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia), and Visayan spotted
deer (Rusa alfredi).

 Biodiversity Management Bureau

DENR-BMB is the National Focal Point for the Convention on Biological Diversity and
is responsible for the conservation of the country’s ecosystems, species, and genetic
diversity. It is the management authority for CITES (Convention on International
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) for terrestrial species, marine
turtles, dugongs, and crocodiles, and regulates and monitors the international trade
of CITES listed species

 DENR NCR
 DENR Region 7
 DENR Region 13

OUR PARTNERS

Global Environment Facility (GEF)

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) was established in 1992 to help tackle our
planet’s most pressing environmental problems. Thirty-nine (39) donor countries
contribute to the GEF which is replenished every four years.
 GEF funds programs and projects in developing countries and countries in transition
to meet the objectives of international environmental conventions and agreements.

GEF provides funding to intergovernmental bodies, government agencies and

departments, NGOs, civil society, indigenous people’s organizations and the private
sector to help them implement projects related to biodiversity, climate
change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, persistent organic
pollutants (POPs), mercury, sustainable forest management, food security, and
sustainable cities.

Global Wildlife Program (GWP)

Launched in 2015, the Global Wildlife Program (GWP)—A Global Partnership on

Wildlife Conservation and Crime Prevention for Sustainable Development—is a $131
million grant program funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and led by
the World Bank Group. The GWP seeks to address the illegal wildlife trade (IWT)
across 19 countries in Asia and Africa by serving as a platform for knowledge
exchange and coordination, and supporting on-the-ground actions.

Asian Development Bank

ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia

and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established
in 1966, it is owned by 67 members—48 from the region. Its main instruments for
helping its developing member countries are policy dialogue, loans, equity
investments, guarantees, grants, and technical assistance. ADB is one of 18
accredited GEF agencies. ADB’s co-financing and technical assistance is worth USD
750,000.

OTHER PARTNERS

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

(CITES) Secretariat

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and

Flora (CITES) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to
ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not
threaten their survival. The CITES Secretariat works to ensure that international
trade in wild fauna and flora is legal, sustainable and traceable by assisting with
communication and monitoring the implementation of the Convention to ensure
that its provisions are respected.
International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC)

ICCWC is the collaborative effort of five inter-governmental organizations that aims

to strengthen criminal justice systems and provide coordinated support to combat
wildlife and forest crime to ensure perpetrators of serious wildlife and forest
crime will face a formidable and coordinated response. The ICCWC partners are the
CITES Secretariat, INTERPOL, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the
World Bank and the World Customs Organization. 

LAWS ABOUT WILDLIFE PROTECTION

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9147

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSERVATION

AND PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES
AND THEIR HABITATS, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

"Wildlife Resources Conservation and

Protection Act."

ARTICLE TWO
Protection of Threatened Species
 
Sec. 22. Determination of Threatened Species. - The Secretary shall
determine whether any wildlife species or subspecies is threatened, and
classify the same as critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable or other
accepted categories based on the best scientific data and with due regard to
internationally accepted criteria, including but not limited to the following:
(a) present or threatened destruction, modification or curtailment of its
habitat or range; cralaw

(b) over-utilization for commercial, recreational, scientific or educational

purposes; cralaw

(c) inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms; and

(d) other natural or man-made factors affecting the existence of wildlife.
The Secretary shall review, revise and publish the list of categorized
threatened wildlife within one (1) year after effectivity of this Act. Thereafter,
the list shall be updated regularly or as the need arises: Provided, That a
species listed as threatened shall not be removed there from within three (3)
years following its initial listing.
Upon filing of a petition based on substantial scientific information of any
person seeking for the addition or deletion of a species from the list, the
Secretary shall evaluate in accordance with the relevant factors stated in the
first paragraph of this section, the status of the species concerned and act on
said petition within a reasonable period.
The Secretary shall also prepare and publish a list of wildlife which resembles
so closely in appearance with listed threatened wildlife, which species shall
likewise be categorized as
threatened.
 
 
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Sec. 23. Collection of Threatened Wildlife, By-products and Derivatives The
collection of threatened wildlife, as determined and listed pursuant to this Act,
including its by-products and derivatives, shall be allowed only for scientific,
or breeding or propagation purposes in accordance with Sec. 6 of this
Act: Provided, That only the accredited individuals, business, research,
educational or scientific entities shall be allowed to collect for conservation
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Sec. 24. Conservation Breeding or Propagation of Threatened
Species Conservation breeding or propagation of threatened species shall be
encouraged in order to enhance its population in its natural habitat. It shall
be done simultaneously with the rehabilitation and/or protection of the
habitat where the captive-bred or propagated species shall be released,
reintroduced or restocked.
Commercial breeding or propagation of threatened species may be allowed
provided that the following minimum requirements are met by the applicant,
to wit:
(a) Proven effective breeding and captive management techniques of the
species; and
(b) Commitment to undertake commercial breeding in accordance with Sec.
17 of this Act, simultaneous with conservation breeding.
The Secretary shall prepare a list of threatened species for commercial
breeding and shall regularly revise or update such list or as the need arises.
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Sec. 25. Establishment of Critical Habitats. - Within two (2) years
following the effectivity of this Act, The Secretary shall designate critical
habitats outside protected areas under Republic Act No. 7586, where
threatened species are found. Such designation shall be made on the basis of
the best scientific data taking into consideration species endemicity and/or
richness, presence of man-made pressures/threats to the survival of wildlife
living in the area, among others.
All designated, critical habitats shall be protected, in coordination with the
local government units and other concerned groups, from any form of
exploitation or destruction which may be detrimental to the survival of the
threatened species dependent therein. For such purpose, the Secretary may
acquire, by purchase, donation or expropriation, lands, or interests therein,
including the acquisition of usufruct, establishment of easements or other
undertakings appropriate in protecting the critical habitat.
 
SEC. 29. Section 31 of Republic Act No. 9147 is
hereby amended to read as 17 follows:
"SEC. 31. Establishment of National Wildlife
Research Centers AND FORENSICS
LABORATORY.
- The [Sccretafy] DENR AND DA, IN COORDINATION WITH PCSD AND BMG,
shall establish national wildlife research centers for terrestrial and aquatic species to
lead in the conduct of scientific researches on the proper strategies for the conservation and
protection of wildlife, including captive breeding orpropagation.

THE DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG MAY ALSO 2 ESTABLISH OR DESIGNATE FORENSICS
LABORATORIES FOR THE CONDUCT OF FORENSIC ANALYSES AND OTHER RELATED
CAPABILITIES FOR WILDLIFE LAW ENFORCEMENT.

In this regard, the [Secretary] DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG shall
[encourage the participation-of ESTABLISH PARTNERSHIPS WITH experts from academic[/]
AND research institutions and [wildlife industry] THE PRIVATE SECTOR."
 
SEC. 30. Section 32 of Republic Act No. 9147 is hereby amended to read as 10 follows:
 
"SEC. 32. Wildlife Rescue Center. - The [Secretary] DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG, shall
establish or designate wildlife rescue centers to take temporary custody and care of all
confiscated, abandoned, TURNED OVER [af»d/]or donated wildlife [to-ensure their welfare
ond well being]. SUCH WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTERS SHALL BE STAFFED BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL AND SHALL ALSO HAVE THE NECESSARY TOOLS, MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND
FACILITIES CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE. The
[Secretary] DENR, DA, PCSD, AND BMG shall formulate guidelines for the disposition of
wildlife from the rescue centers AND SHALL REGULARLY INCLUDE IN THE PROPOSAL FOR
INCLUSION IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, THE NECESSARY AMOUNT NEEDED FOR
62 THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF WILDLIFE 2 RESCUE CENTER."

2. Republic Act No. 8485

AN ACT TO PROMOTE ANIMAL WELFARE IN THE PHILIPPINES, OTHERWISE KNOWN
AS “THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT OF 1998”
FUNDING
TIMELY NEWS AND UPDATES.

1. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9147

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSERVATION AND
PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES AND THEIR HABITATS,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

CHAPTER VI
Miscellaneous Provisions
SECTION 29. Wildlife Management Fund. — There is hereby established a Wildlife
Management Fund to be administered by the Department as a special account in the
National Treasury. It shall finance rehabilitation or restoration of habitats affected by acts
committed in violation of this Act and support scientific research, enforcement and
monitoring activities, as well as enhancement of capabilities of relevant agencies.
The Fund shall derive from fines imposed and damages awarded, fees, charges, donations,
endowments, administrative fees or grants in the form of contributions. Contributions to the
Fund shall be exempted from donor taxes and all other taxes, charges or fees imposed by
the government.

The Fund shall [derive] BE DERIVED from ADMINISTRATIVE fines imposed and damages
awarded, PROCEEDS FROM ALLOWABLE DISPOSITION OF WILDLIFE, WILDLIFE BY-PRODUCTS
AND DERIVATIVES, fees, charges, donations, endowments, administrative fees or grants in
the form of contributions, INCLUDING AWARD FOR COST OF REPARATION AND
RESTORATION OF AFFECTED RESOURCE. Contributions to the Fund shall be exempted from
donor taxes and all other tax charges or fees Imposed by the government."
 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE:

FOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Republic Act No. 8435

“Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997.”

AN ACT PRESCRIBING URGENT RELATED MEASURES

TO MODERNIZE THE AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES SECTORS OF
THE COUNTRY IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THEIR PROFITABILITY, AND PREPARE
SAID SECTORS FOR THE CHALLENGES OF GLOBALIZATION THROUGH AN
ADEQUATE, FOCUSED AND RATIONAL DELIVERY OF NECESSARY SUPPORT
SERVICES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Sec. 56. Research and Technology Infrastructure. – The

Department in coordination with other government agencies shall give priority and
facilitate the funding of infrastructure necessary for research ventures such as farm
laboratories and demonstration farms with State colleges and universities that
derive their core funds from the Department.

Sec. 83. Funds for Research and Development. – Considering

the nature of research, development and extension activities,
funding shall be based on the following guidelines:
 
a) Allocation of multi-year budgets which shall be treated as
research and development grants.
 
b) The budget for agriculture and fisheries research and
development shall be at least one percent (1%) of the Gross
Value Added (GVA) by year 2001 allocating at least one percent
(1%) of the total amount by 1999.

The Department of Finance (DOF) in consultation with the

Department shall formulate revenue enhancement measures
to fund this facility.
 
c) At least twenty percent (20%) shall be spent in support of
basic research and not more than eighty percent (80%) shall be
used for applied research and technology development, of
which at least ten percent (10%) shall be used for technology
packaging and transfer activities.
 
d) A science fund shall be established from which the scientific
community in agriculture and fisheries shall draw its financial
resource for sustained career development: Provided, That only
the interest earnings of the funds shall be used.
The Department and other research agencies, in the national
interest, are encouraged to go into co-financing agreements
with the private sector in the conduct of research and
development provided that the terms and conditions of the
agreement are beneficial to the country.

The Department of Science and

Technology
is bound to get a smaller budget for its research and development
(R&D) sector for 2021, officials said Wednesday.

From ₱2.488 billion for R&D institutes under the 2020 General
Appropriations Act, the approved funding for the agency's sector was
reduced to ₱2.411 billion for 2021— equivalent to a budget cut of more
than ₱76 million under the National Expenditure Program.
The Department of Budget and Management approved a higher 2021
budget for the DOST worth ₱23.8 billion for its overall operations,
reflecting a ₱3.3-billion increase from ₱20.5 billion in 2020.

However, the agency said that it had initially proposed a much higher
allocation of ₱36.2 billion for its numerous projects that will support
small businesses, scholars, overseas Filipino workers, and other
communities in the face of the pandemic.

LOCATION
(REGIONAL)-CALABARZON-WHY?
- BECAUSE OF THE RAPID POPULATION GROWTH RATE AND URBANIZATION IN THE REGION,
THE BALANCE BETWEEN HUMAN AND WILDLIFE HABITAT IS BEING COMPROMISED,
SPECIALLY HERE IN CALABARZON WHEREIN, THE LARGE POPOLATION OF HUMANS ARE RAPIDLY
CONVERTING OUR FOREST S AND AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR THE PEOPLE TO USE FOR T HE
DEVELOPMENT OF DIFFERENT HOUSING AND ESTABLISHMENTS.

-CALABARZON IS KNOWN FOR ITS GEOGRAPHICAL AND STRATEGIC LOCATION THAT SERVE AS THE
CATCHBASIN OF MANILA

BUT

CALABARZON LACKS FOR CONSERVATION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTES WILDLIFE
CONCERN SPECIALLY FOR THE CIVETS IN ADDRESSING THE HIGDH DEMAND BUT CRUEL PRODUCTION
OF CIVETS COFFEE IN SOME FARMS

AS WELL AS THE INCREASES THE CASE OF ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE AND POACHING IN THE REGION.

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Urbanization and Its Effect in the CALABARZON Area, The urban poor are mostly affected by
the negative impacts of urbanization. Pollution has adversely affected many water bodies,
leaving many cities with unsafe water supply. Worsening environmental conditions have
serious effects on human health and welfare, particularly for the urban poor (Hardoy, et al.
1992). The region has clear manifestations of these environmental degradations.
 
Protect Wildlife
The Philippines' rich biodiversity is under threat, mostly from human activities, including
deforestation and forest degradation, illegal fishing and illicit wildlife trade. Unfortunately, local
stakeholders, who have the greatest stake in protecting the environment and the natural resources
therein, have limited economic incentives, financial support and capacity to manage high biodiversity
areas. Protect Wildlife reduces direct threats to biodiversity within its geographic scope through an
integrated approach that focuses on: facilitating behavior change through effective communications;
increasing investments in conservation; building capacity in biodiversity conservation and combating
wildlife trafficking; improving decision making through evidence generated by science, technology and
innovation; and strengthening environmental law enforcement. In the first two years of
implementation, Protect Wildlife improved the management in three protected areas covering almost
223,000 hectares, trained more than 1,000 people in natural resources management and biodiversity
conservation, reached almost 4,300 people through behavior change campaigns and secured
$100,000 in private sector investments in anti-wildlife poaching actions.

First, there are 24 protected areas in CaLaBaRZon which help ensure the survival of rare
species and maintain the ecosystem’s services. However, due to urban development, large
animals are now rare and wild species are confined to the remote forest and mountain areas
in the region.