Transparent co-management
The Management Team is composed of the Municipal Mayor as Honorary Chairman; the Management Board; park officers and members of 7 working committees. The municipal and the two village government units; each composed of multi-sector representatives, comprise the Management Board. Each group contributes a specified amount for the project’s operational expenses. The Management Board members hold quarterly meetings and a general assembly of all Management Team members is conducted annually.
The Management team created a working organization and operations structures to ensure that there is a good coordination within in terms of functions and responsibilities. A governing internal policy is also adopted to instill that discipline and obedience to the goals and vision of the creating the marine protected area. To continue their day-to-day operations, the Local Government Unit provided yearly funds to finance logistics and other operational related expenses needed by the team.
Since the members of the ManComm are officials of the barangay, they feel the management of the PMMP is part of their duties and responsibilities as officials of the barangay. Easy access for funds intended for the food allowance and appropriate supplies and equipment for the Coastal Law Enforcement Team. Decisions are made in right venues like regular meetings and assembly with right stakeholders involved . PMMP plan is easily adopted and integrated in the municipal development plan.