PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY STUDIES OF GENERAL TINIO, NUEVA ECIJA
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Publication Year
2024
Abstract
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This area study focuses on the significant issue of environmental degradation in General Tinio, Nueva Ecija, primarily identifying causes and finding long-term solutions, based on the results of four study, on of the causes is illegal logging, which highlights serious enforcement issues by exposing ineffective supervision in implementing environmental laws. The community describes illegal loggers continuing their illicit activities to avoid apprehension.
Illegal logging leads to environmental degradation, flooding, and soil erosion. Charcoal production from illegally logged wood releases harmful pollutants, posing health risks. The continuity of these illegal acts affects the environment and the municipality’s social and economic stability. It provides a temporary source of income for the communities whose livelihoods depend on these resources. It also resulted in committing crimes when there was no permanent job or other source of income.
The illegal loggers and charcoal makers have an estimated 1,00 people. During our visits and interviews with initially 12 participants, the majority were Indigenous people (NCIP) residents of Brgy. Pias, Rio Chico, Nazareth, and Palale said that the root cause of illegal activity is poverty. Because of limited job opportunities, illegal logging is their primary source of income. The lack of education and awareness that is needed to develop their skills and put up a small business.
In an interview with the Philippine Army, they stated, according to Intel reports, that the remnants of the NPA in the border areas of Bulacan, Dinggalan, and Gen. Tinio have connivance between loggers because they bring food cup to the mountain. Also, he reveals that sometimes the financiers visit their camp to allow illegal logging or charcoal truck to pass in exchange for 5 sacks of charcoal, for example.
Our team recommends a solution with nine approaches.
The First is the Pulis Barangay: To deploy at least 2 personnel in the barangay to build trust, immediately help the community, and gather information in terms of peace and order. Accurate identification of illegal loggers as participants through BINs, and Brgy. Officials. Any concerns can be directly reported and given immediate action.
Second: Priority in (4Ps) program: Recommend including the families (illegal loggers) in the government’s conditional cash transfer program, or Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Third: Recommend Alternative Livelihoods: By enrolling them in TESDA programs, the initiative intends to provide these illegal loggers with a necessary and sustainable source of income.
Fourth: “Pulis Makakalikasan”: To conduct tree planting activities, clean-up drives, proper waste management, and protection of natural resources in Sierra Madre Mountain.
Fifth: Conduct an info drive and giving of IEC (Information, Education, Communication) Materials in Barangay, Schools, NGOs, Force Multipliers, NCIP, and the Religious Sector every month: To increase awareness and understanding among the target audience regarding illegal logging through monthly informational sessions.
Sixth: Seek DENR, AFP, and PHQ Support: Coordinate with concerned agencies to conduct aggressive operations against financiers and illegal loggers.
Seventh: Seek Media to raise awareness: Coordinate with the media just in case they have successful operations and can deter illegal loggers due to their exposure to the public.
Eight: Fundraising: To have financial capabilities to support the objectives of the programs and involve the supporters and volunteer in a common cause.
Ninth: Creation of MOA between DENR, Philippine Army, PENRO, MENRO, DPWH, Religious Sector, MEDIA, Brgy. Officials, DEPEd, BFP, Force Multipliers, NGOs, Stakeholders, and Private Sectors to formed multi-sectoral formed a multisectoral forest protection committee (MFPC) in General Tinio, which is composed of 13 barangays and concerned agencies. The parish priest was the chairman committee, with representatives from participating agencies.
The study’s results are needed in the environment and having decent jobs can help develop programs to stop illegal activities. Our proposed solutions, if efficiently implemented, can protect the environment, create stable jobs, and help the economy grow, ensuring General Tinio and the community a secure future.
This area study focuses on the significant issue of environmental degradation in General Tinio, Nueva Ecija, primarily identifying causes and finding long-term solutions, based on the results of four study, on of the causes is illegal logging, which highlights serious enforcement issues by exposing ineffective supervision in implementing environmental laws. The community describes illegal loggers continuing their illicit activities to avoid apprehension.
Illegal logging leads to environmental degradation, flooding, and soil erosion. Charcoal production from illegally logged wood releases harmful pollutants, posing health risks. The continuity of these illegal acts affects the environment and the municipality’s social and economic stability. It provides a temporary source of income for the communities whose livelihoods depend on these resources. It also resulted in committing crimes when there was no permanent job or other source of income.
The illegal loggers and charcoal makers have an estimated 1,00 people. During our visits and interviews with initially 12 participants, the majority were Indigenous people (NCIP) residents of Brgy. Pias, Rio Chico, Nazareth, and Palale said that the root cause of illegal activity is poverty. Because of limited job opportunities, illegal logging is their primary source of income. The lack of education and awareness that is needed to develop their skills and put up a small business.
In an interview with the Philippine Army, they stated, according to Intel reports, that the remnants of the NPA in the border areas of Bulacan, Dinggalan, and Gen. Tinio have connivance between loggers because they bring food cup to the mountain. Also, he reveals that sometimes the financiers visit their camp to allow illegal logging or charcoal truck to pass in exchange for 5 sacks of charcoal, for example.
Our team recommends a solution with nine approaches.
The First is the Pulis Barangay: To deploy at least 2 personnel in the barangay to build trust, immediately help the community, and gather information in terms of peace and order. Accurate identification of illegal loggers as participants through BINs, and Brgy. Officials. Any concerns can be directly reported and given immediate action.
Second: Priority in (4Ps) program: Recommend including the families (illegal loggers) in the government’s conditional cash transfer program, or Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Third: Recommend Alternative Livelihoods: By enrolling them in TESDA programs, the initiative intends to provide these illegal loggers with a necessary and sustainable source of income.
Fourth: “Pulis Makakalikasan”: To conduct tree planting activities, clean-up drives, proper waste management, and protection of natural resources in Sierra Madre Mountain.
Fifth: Conduct an info drive and giving of IEC (Information, Education, Communication) Materials in Barangay, Schools, NGOs, Force Multipliers, NCIP, and the Religious Sector every month: To increase awareness and understanding among the target audience regarding illegal logging through monthly informational sessions.
Sixth: Seek DENR, AFP, and PHQ Support: Coordinate with concerned agencies to conduct aggressive operations against financiers and illegal loggers.
Seventh: Seek Media to raise awareness: Coordinate with the media just in case they have successful operations and can deter illegal loggers due to their exposure to the public.
Eight: Fundraising: To have financial capabilities to support the objectives of the programs and involve the supporters and volunteer in a common cause.
Ninth: Creation of MOA between DENR, Philippine Army, PENRO, MENRO, DPWH, Religious Sector, MEDIA, Brgy. Officials, DEPEd, BFP, Force Multipliers, NGOs, Stakeholders, and Private Sectors to formed multi-sectoral formed a multisectoral forest protection committee (MFPC) in General Tinio, which is composed of 13 barangays and concerned agencies. The parish priest was the chairman committee, with representatives from participating agencies.
The study’s results are needed in the environment and having decent jobs can help develop programs to stop illegal activities. Our proposed solutions, if efficiently implemented, can protect the environment, create stable jobs, and help the economy grow, ensuring General Tinio and the community a secure future.
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