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earned P1.9 million from restaurant operations in 2004, P430,160 from
entrance fees, and P162,109 from its fish hatchery alone.
The micro-enterprise livelihood component of the program has also
resulted in a notable increase of 20% in monthly family income. This
was true for both coastal and non-coastal barangays. As much as 60%
of families in the coastal barangays engage in tilapia and seaweed
production, giving them an additional P800 monthly income. Meanwhile,
around 50% of families in the non-coastal barangays engage in
production of cassava and banana, earning an additional P800.
Apart from the income it generates, the establishment of the
aquamarine park has become a source of collective pride for the
province. It is a symbol that has engendered greater unity between
government and constituents. It also serves as a showcase of what the
province can offer in terms of tourism, providing outsiders with an
alternative to the often negative image of Mindanao as a war-torn area.
Ownership Ensures Sustainability
Stakeholder participation and ownership of the program is the key to
the success of the Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Development and
Protection Program. The inclusion of stakeholders as early as in the
planning stage generated a high level of enthusiasm for the program.
This in turn encouraged their active participation.
The provincial government believes that their experience in
implementing the MOADPP can be easily replicated in other parts of
the country especially since many other provinces share the same coastal
characteristics as Misamis Occidental.
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