Participatory governance
Participatory approach is always a key approach in managing the Pilar Municipal Marine Park. From setting up of the management committee, drafting of the management plan, coming up with solutions to the arising issues and problems, and in any other aspects that need the voice of the involved individuals or groups the participatory manner is always taken into consideration to hear different ideas and opinions before decisions will be arrived at.
Membership of the management committee is multisectoral which includes the fishers, local management councils, local government created though a legitimate law. Clear cut structures and delineation of responsibilities to carry out the overall management and governance of the PMMP . Close supervision of the local chief executive and the concerned municipal departments to deliver the current needs to continue the effective management of the PMMP. Taking the PMMP as their pride and a source of their livelihood motivate them to pursue cooperation
High knowledge of the community about the vision, mission and goals of putting up the PMMP. There is strong cooperation and partnership because everyone feels involve and the ownership of the marine park. Management plan can be articulated and can be communicated easily because there are many people who are involved and knowledgeable on it context and purpose.