Establishing a Conservation-Friendly Livelihood: The Case of Lato Farming in Rizal, Magsaysay, Palawan, Philippines

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Rosario del Rosario
Palawan State University, Palawan, Philippines
Genevieve Fernandez–Nagales
Palawan State University, Palawan, Philippines
Maria Rosario Aynon A. Gonzales
Palawan State University, Palawan, Philippines
Marjorie A. Española
Palawan State University, Palawan, Philippines
Hermenegildo P. Dela Peña
Palawan State University, Palawan, Philippines
Michael D. Pido
Palawan State University, Palawan, Philippines

Abstract

This study describes certain aspects of the lato (Caulerpa lentillefera) production by Barangay Rizal in Magsaysay, Palawan, as a livelihood, with conservation goals.  The majority of lato growers have elementary and secondary education, and there was good income in this livelihood. The lato farmers aspired to have a stable market and stable market price throughout the year for their produce and find ways to mitigate the adverse effects of excessive rain draining into their lato farms. The existing associations of lato farmers were functional, served their members' needs, and were instrumental in achieving common goals.  Through sustained support of this community initiative, the Local Government Unit can sustain these associations through various support programs and linkages to various organizations and groups to improve their livelihood.  Furthermore, the associations’ vigilant protection of their environment is recommended to sustain their livelihood and provide a possible replication model in other suitable lato farming areas.

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Asian Journal of Resilience
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Author Biographies

Rosario del Rosario, Palawan State University, Palawan, Philippines

Rosario del Rosario is an Assistant Professor in the College of Business and Accountancy, Palawan State University, teaching economics subjects. She has a Ph.D. in Management and finished her Master in Development Studies, major in Economics at the International School of Social Studies of Erasmus University in The Hague, Netherlands. She was the Project Leader for Phase I of the project "Empowering Women and Men for Biodiversity Conservation in Magsaysay, Palawan, Philippines".

Genevieve Fernandez–Nagales, Palawan State University, Palawan, Philippines

Genevieve Fernandez–Nagales is an assistant professor in the College of Business and Accountancy at Palawan State University, handling management courses. She has been a Department Chairperson in the Department of Human Resource Development Management, Financial Management, and Business Economics. She is a licensed teacher and is currently taking her Ph.D. in Educational Management.

Maria Rosario Aynon A. Gonzales, Palawan State University, Palawan, Philippines

Maria Rosario Aynon A. Gonzales is a faculty member of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Palawan State University. She is a licensed civil engineer with a Ph.D. in Environmental Management and Studies and a technical consultant, rendering her expertise in structural design and construction, environmental management, and research. She has published several scientific papers in her areas of expertise.

Marjorie A. Española, Palawan State University, Palawan, Philippines

Marjorie A. Española is a professor and a publishing researcher at the Palawan State University Graduate School and serves as the University Research Director. Her expertise is in social sciences, higher education, education management, education leadership, biodiversity conservation, and philosophy. She also engages in external collaboration on research publications and researches.

Hermenegildo P. Dela Peña, Palawan State University, Palawan, Philippines

Hermenegildo P. Dela Pena has been a College of Sciences faculty member since March 1, 2010. He also served as director of the University Intellectual Property Office (Nov 2012 - Sep 2017) and the Planning and Development Office (May 2017 - Jun 2020). He obtained his Graduate Diploma in Meteorology from UP Diliman and his MSc in Marine Management from Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology. He is completing a Ph.D. in Fisheries Management at the Western Philippines University. His current work is in marine protected areas.

Michael D. Pido, Palawan State University, Palawan, Philippines

Michael D. Pido is the Dean of Palawan State University Graduate School. He obtained an MSc in Rural Resources and Environmental Policy (University of London, UK) and a Ph.D. from James Cook University, Australia. His research interests include integrated coastal management, rapid/participatory appraisals, fisheries management, and marine protected areas. His more than 70 publications with 1,264 Google Scholar citations are included in 21 WOS journal articles. He has participated in various academic fora in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North/South America.