Republic of the Philippines
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
SARANGANI BAY PROTECTED SEASCAPE
OFFICE OF THE PROTECTED AREA SUPERINTENDENT
Region XII, PENRO Building, Alabel, Sarangani Province
Tel. No. (083) 228-6626 Telefax No. (083) 228-6225
November 26, 2014
MEMORANDUM
FOR
The Regional Director
PAMB SBPS, Chairman
DENR RXII, Koronadal City
FROM
The Protected Area Superintendent
Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape (SBPS)
SUBJECT
INVESTIGATION/INSPECTION REPORT RELATIVE
ON THE ALLEGED CUTTING OF TREES AT THE
KALANG-KALANG ISLAND OF BRGY. KAMANGA,
MAASIM, SARANGANI PROVICE
Please be informed that the undersigned together with Asst. PASu, Jamel A.
Tiburon conducted investigation/inspection today, November 26, 2014 in response to
the text message received November 25, 2014 at 7:50 in the evening of Governor
Steve Chiongbian Solon of Sarangani Province relative on the alleged cutting of trees
at Kalang - Kalang Island of Brgy. Kamanga, Maasim, Sarangani Province.
Today at exactly 9:30 a.m., the undersigned personally coordinated the
Barangay Captain, Rosadelima N. Mangelen of Brgy. Kamanga, Maasim, Sarangani
Province relative on the alleged report, it being that subject Island falls under the
AOR of that barangay. Coincidentally, a certain Mrs. Ester Dagatan a care taker of
Mr. Paulino Lautingco present at the Barangay Hall during the coordination.
Per investigation/inspection, the following information were gathered to wit:
1. That the Island named Kalang-kalang is allegedly claimed by Mr. Paulino
Lautingco and some improvements were already established by the
claimant (small shed and sand bar) per statement of Mrs. Esther Dagatan;
2. That Mrs. Ester Dagatans family is the care taker of Mr. Lautingco for a
long time ago;
3. That Mr. Lautingco who claimed ownership of the Kalang-kalang Island
is prohibiting anybody (government/private) to conduct planting in the
area per statement of caretakers Mr. and Mrs. Dagatan;
4. That the Kalang Kalang Island is within the Strict Protection Zone (SPZ)
of Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape as it was designated by the
Municipal Local Government of Maasim as Kamanga Marine
Ecotourism Park and Sanctuary with a total area of 43.49 hectares per
Municipal Ordinance No. 006 020 on February 9, 2006;
5. That there are existing thirty eight (38) stand of Mangrove species locally
known as Pagatpat Tree in the island which was planted by the
Provincial Government of Sarangani three years ago per statement of Mr.
Cornelio Cabreros of Sitio Tampuan, Brgy. Kamanga, Maasim, who
happened to be the one contracted by the later during plantation; and
6. That Mr. Cabreros disclosed that there were five (5) pagatpat trees already
cut for almost a year ago in the subject island but he himself cannot
identify the perpetrator.
Above premise considered, and in line with Rule 10.3.1 of DENR Admin. Order No.
2008-26 or the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act 7586, which state that
Strict Protection Zone in a proclaimed protected area is closed to all human activities except
for scientific studies and/or ceremonial or religious use by the ICCs/IPs, and considering further
that the area has been maintained and conserved by the LGU of Sarangani Province, the
following are strongly recommended:
1. Mr. Paulino Lautingco, a claimant of the subject Island (Kalang-Kalang) shall be
advised in writing to cease from claiming ownership over the subject area for reasons
cited above;
2. The Barangay Officials of Brgys. Kamanga and Tinoto, Maasim shall strengthen
protection and conservation of the Island as tourist site in Sarangani Province; and
3. Annual fund for the Island including its surrounding waters shall be allocated to
improve and maintain its biodiversity value.
For his information, consideration and appropriate action
DIRIE P. MACABANING
JAMEL A. TIBURON
Copy furnished:
Gov. Steve Chiongbian- Solon, Capitol Complex, Alabel, Sar.
Mayor Anecito Lopez, Maasim, Sar.
Brgy. Capt. Baby Mangelen, Kamanga, Maasim
Brgy. Capt. Rajik Kudarat, Tinoto, Maasim
Mr. Paulino Lautingco, Casgejo St., General Santos City
P.S. : Attached Photo during the conduct of investigation/inspection
PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN DURING THE INVESTIGATION/INSPECTION
CONDUCTED BY PASu SBPS ON NOVEMBER 26, 2014 RELATIVE ON THE
ALLEGED CUTTING OF TREES AT KALANG KALANG ISLAND,
BRGY. KAMANGA, MAASIM, SARANGANI PROVINCE
PASu Dirie P. Macabaning at the Barangay Hall of Kamanga together with
Mrs. Ester Dagatan and BLGU Officials of Brgy. Kamanga, Maasin, Sarangani Province
Left: PASu Dirie P. Macabaning discussed with Brgy. Captain Rosadelima N. Mangelen and
Mrs. Ester Dagatan relative on the alleged cutting at Kalang Kalang Island
Right: PASu Macabaning at the shore of Sitio Tampuan, Brgy. Kamanga, Maasim
departing to Kalang Kalang Island
PASu Macabaning and Asst. PASu Tiburon together with Mr. Cornelio Cabreros at Kalang
Kalang Island during the investigation/inspection (Pagapat Species planted by the PLGU and
the small shed established by Mr. Lautingco apparent in these pictures)
