Fair enforcement
When a violator from one village is apprehended, the case is resolved by members from the other village, thereby reducing the possibility of patronage politics. Representatives from the local government, church, people’s organizations, and NGOs, are allowed to observe the proceedings but cannot influence the outcome resulting to more effective law enforcement. Hands-on leadership, team-building strategies (e.g. cross-visits), and technical support are key in order to harmonize the different and sometimes conflicting interests of the multi-stakeholder organizational set-up.
Functional PMMP Enforcement Team - Provision of coastal law enforcement paraphernalia, equipment and support infrastructure facilities. Conduct of capability building training to enhance enforcement skills of the law enforcers - Cooperation with the local community and Municipal Fishwarden in reporting intrusion s and other violations in the municipal park. In place enforcement system such as logbook, sea patrol operation scheme and enforcement feedback
Regular meeting of the enforcement committees enabled the ManCom to monitor issues, problems and concerns. The Local Municipal Government Unit and the MPA Management Body should provide all the needed infrastructure, equipment and supplies/materials to increase the enforcement capacity of the team. Putting the logbook system for MPA Enforcement greatly helped in monitoring the activities and happenings in the MPA and provided timely feedback and response mechanism to further strengthen MPA enforcement.