7B - Philippines - Rice Terraces 20160205 ONLINE

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2015-2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Page i
Table of Contents ii
List of Tables iv
List of Diagrams v
Location Map of Ifugao vi
Base Map of Ifugao vii
Messages
NCCA Chairperson Felipe De Leon, Jr. viii
Congressman Teodoro B. Baguilat Jr. ix
Provincial Governor Atty. Denis B. Habawel x
Acknowledgement xi
Joint Endorsement xii
Location Map of Rice Terraces xv
List of Acronyms xvi
Definition of Local Terms xviii
Executive Summary xix
Part I: Introduction
A. Background/Rationale 1
B. Assessment of the 2003-2012 Ten-Year Ifugao Rice 3
Terraces Master Plan
C. Purpose of the Updated Master Plan 9
D. Planning Approach and Process 10
Part II: The Plan

A. Situational Analysis
1. The Current Situation and General Picture of the Ifugao 12
Rice Terraces
2. Development Challenges 20
3. S-W-O-T Analysis 24
4. Problem Tree 28
5. Objective Tree 29
6. Development Resources and Potentials 30
7. Development Opportunities 31
B. Vision, Mission, General Objectives and Strategies

1. Vision 32
2. Mission 32
3. General Objectives 32
4. Strategies 33
C. Program Components
C.1 Bio-Physical Component
C.1.1 Biodiversity Restoration and Conservation Program 37
C.1.2 Community-Based Forest Management Program 39
C.1.3 Community-Based Land Use Planning and Zoning 42
Implementation Program
C.1.4 Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Climate-Change 44
Adaptation Program in the Rice Terraces Communities
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C.2 Socio-Cultural Component

C.2.1 Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Cultural Development 46
C.3 Economic Development Component

C.3.1 Community-Based Agri-Industry Program 50
C.3.2 Sustainable Tourism Development 54
C.4 Support System Component

C.4.1 Infrastructure Support Program 59
C.4.2 Buffer Zones Development Program 61
C.4.3 Institutional and Policy Support Development Program 65
Part III. Plan Implementation and Financing

A. Plan Implementation
A.1 Organization and Management 71
A.2 Roles of Stakeholders 71
B. Monitoring and Evaluation 77

C. Financing
C.1 Strategies for Financing 77
C.2 Investment Program and Budget Estimates 77
Part IV. Annexes

A. Over-all Logical Framework 78
B. Logical Frameworks of Program Components 87
C. Investment Program 112
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 - Land Area and Number of Barangays per Municipality 12

Table 2 - Slope Classification of Ifugao 14
Table 3 - Land Uses and Area, Barangay Batad 16
Table 4 - Land Uses and Area, Barangay Bangaan 17
Table 5 - Land Uses and Area, Barangay Nagacadan 17
Table 6 - List of NGOs and POs 66
Table 7 - List of Rice Terraces Owners Organization in 67
World Heritage Sites
Table 8 - Private Sectors (Operating Cooperative), Ifugao: 67
As of December 2013
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LIST OF FIGURES/DIAGRAMS
1. Diagram 1- Percentage of Physical Accomplishment 4

by Program Component
2. Diagram 2- Percentage of Physical Accomplishment 5
by Sub-program Component
3. Diagram 3- Percentage of Financial Accomplishment 6
by Program Component
4. Diagram 4- Physical and Financial Percentage of Accomplishment 7
5. Diagram 5- The Planning Process for the Updating 11
of the Ifugao Rice Terraces Master Plan
6. Diagram 6- SWOT Analysis 24
7. Diagram 7- Problem Tree 28
8. Diagram 8- Objective Tree 29
9. Diagram 9- Program Organizational Structure 73
10. Diagram 10- ICHO Organizational Structure 74
11. Diagram 11- ICHO Functional Description 75
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LOCATION MAP OF IFUGAO
Map 1: Location Map of Ifugao
MESSAGE OF NCCA CHAIRMAN

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BASE MAP OF IFUGAO
Map 2: Base Map of Ifugao

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MESSAGE
Like the Rice Terraces, this Master Plan took a relatively long time to complete. The Master Plan
required months of unwearied and thorough consultation with various stakeholders to ensure that it
would extensively cover all forms of challenges to the survival of the Terraces as a legacy for all
humanity.
Again like the Terraces, the hard work that was put into the drawing of the Master Plan is evident in
its minutest details. All facets of the Terraces – environmental, cultural, social – are discussed by
the Plan and these diverse elements are considered as a cohesive ecosystem, with each factor
feeding into the others and all of them requiring meticulous examination and contributing value to
the strengthening of the Terraces as a physical construct and as a symbol.
The outcome is a roadmap that will sustain efforts for years to come and guide everyone interested
in the preservation of the Terraces. Even after the lapse of its decade-long scope, the Plan will be a
useful reference for future endeavors to protect the Terraces. Donors and implementers alike will
find the Plan a coherent device in coordinating and executing multi-pronged efforts. The structure
provided by the Plan will ensure that resources, financial and otherwise, are maximized for the
sake of the Terraces.
Because of the vast expanse of concerns that the Plan covers, it is also useful as a guide for
similar enterprises to preserve, protect and promote other heritage sites. The methodology adopted
to conceive the Master Plan is sound and may be adapted with equal efficacy to other like
ventures.
Everyone involved in the creation of the Plan – the formulators, affected communities, resource
persons, and other stakeholders – deserve commendation for this masterpiece. But the true value
of their work will be realized with the efficient implementation of the Plan.
Thus I call upon all concerned to take to heart the strategies outlined in this Master Plan. The
effective and efficient implementation of the Plan will ensure that our beloved Terraces will endure
not just for the ten-year scope of the Plan, but for generations and generations to come.
TEDDY BRAWNER BAGUILAT

Representative, Lone District of Ifugao
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Republic of the Philippines

Cordillera Administrative Region
PROVINCE OF IFUGAO
Lagawe
OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR
MESSAGE
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Republic of the Philippines

Cordillera Administrative Region
PROVINCE OF IFUGAO
Lagawe
PROVINCIAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to acknowledge those who, in one way or the other, contributed to the
successful formulation and preparation of the Updated Ifugao Rice Terraces Master Plan that
provides for the overall framework and direction of developmental effort for the next ten years
covering 2014-2024, towards the conservation and protection of the Ifugao Rice Terraces.
Special thanks to the following:
1. The FAO-funded Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) Project for their
continued support they have shown by extending financial assistance, among other ways;
2. The Municipal Local Government Units for assisting in gathering data;
3. The Line agencies for their valuable inputs;
4. The Local Consultants for sharing their expertise; and,
5. Members of the Technical Working Group: The Provincial Planning and Development Office
(PPDO), The Ifugao Cultural Heritage Office (ICHO), The Provincial Agriculture, Environment
and Natural Resources Office (PAENRO), and the MLGU representatives.
This Updated Rice Terraces Master Plan would not have been possible had you not shared with
us your time, effort and skills for the completion of this book.
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JOINT ENDORSEMENT
We, the representatives of the different stakeholders of the Ifugao Rice Terraces, officials
and staff of the Provincial, Municipal and Barangay Local Government Units, National Line
Agencies, officers and members of Non-Government Organizations, Peoples’ Organizations, the
Private sector, and the Rice Terraces Farmers, who jointly participated and contributed in the
preparation of this Updated Ifugao Rice Terraces Master Plan, do hereby commit to give full support
and endorse this updated master plan with all its programs contained therein, for the continued
conservation and protection of the Ifugao Rice Terraces.
LOCATION MAP OF RICE TERRACES

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LIST OF ACRONYMS
1. ASCE ─ American Society of Civil Engineers

2. BAS ─ Bureau of Agriculture and Statistics
3. BDRRMC ─ Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council
4. BLGU ─ Barangay Local Government Unit
5. BRTTF ─ Banue Rice Terraces Task Force
6. BSWM ─ Bureau of Soil and Water Management
7. CBFM ─ Community Base Forest Management
8. CHARMP 2 ─ Second Cordillera Highland Agricultural Resource Management Project II
9. CLUP ─ Comprehensive Land Use Plan
10. DA ─ Department of Agriculture
11. DAR ─ Department of Agrarian Reform
12. DENR ─ Department of Environment and Natural Resources
13. DepEd ─ Department of Education
14. DILG ─ Department of Interior and Local Government
15. DRRM ─ Disaster Risk Reduction Management
16. EO ─ Executive Order
17. FAO ─ Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
18. FMP ─ Forest Management Program
19. GIAHS ─ Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems
20. HLURB ─ Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board
21. ICHO ─ Ifugao Cultural Heritage Office
22. IK ─ Indigenous Knowledge
23. INREMP ─ Intergrated National Resource Management Program
24. IPRA ─ Indigenous People's Rights Acts
25. IRA ─ Internal Revenue Allotment
26. IRT ─ Ifugao Rice Terraces
27. IRTCHO ─ Ifugao Rice Terraces and Cultural Heritage Ofice
28. IRTMP ─ Ifugao Rice Terraces Master Plan
29. SEP ─ Socio-Economic Profile
30. ITC ─ Ifugao Terraces Commission
31. LAC ─ Lack of Acceptable Change
32. MAO ─ Municipal Agriculture office
33. Masl ─ Meters above sea level
34. MHPP ─ Mini-Hydro Power Plant
35. MLGU ─ Municipal Local Government Unit
36. MLUP ─ Municipal Land Use Plan
37. NCCA ─ National Commission on Culture and Arts
38. NCIP ─ National Commission on Indigenous People
39. NGP ─ National Greening Program
40. NIA ─ National Irrigation Administration
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41. PAENRO ─ Provincial Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources

42. PD ─ Presidential Decree
43. PDPFP ─ Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan
44. PDRRMO ─ Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management
45. PEO ─ Provincial Engineering Office
46. PGPPCNO ─ Philipine Government to the Convention for the Cultural and Natural
Heritage of Outstanding Universal Value
47. PLGU ─ Provincial Local Government Unit
48. PPDO ─ Provincial Planning and Development Office
49. REDAS ─ Rapid Earthquake Damage Assessment System
50. RTOO ─ Rice Terraces Owners Organization
51. SLT ─ School of Living Tradition
52. TWG ─ Technical Working Group
53. UNESCO ─ United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
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DEFINITION OF LOCAL TERMS
AGGUDUNG/AGUUDONG a long, edible, conical shape snail that lives in rice fields and rivers
BADDANG/UBBU/BACHANG a work-sharing system; to aid or assist someone
BAKLE a ritual celebrated at the end of rice harvest; a term for festivals in some
areas in Ifugao
BATIKUL shellfish; mollusk, aquatic edible species usually found in the rice fields or
flowing water
BOBLE settlement area or village
CHAWWA/UMAPYA a traditional practice of rehabilitating abandoned and unproductive rice
terraces
DANG-A voluntary labor
DOJO/YUYU Japanese loach; a long snake-like fish or eel
DOLOG mudfish dwelling in rice paddies, rivers and small lakes
DOLYA/AGIDAYAN buffer zones; a land that is untilled around rice field or swidden-plot
GINGA a small snail, fragile-shell found in rice paddies
GOTAD AD IFUGAO a festival celebration on the founding anniversary of Ifugao province
HABAL/UMA production areas; swidden planted area on mountain slopes, usually planted
with sweet potatoes of other tubers
IN’HOH/INHOK outer side of the dike
INALAHAN communal forest
KAINGIN swidden farm
KAMANERO a road worker, maintenance crew for roads
KIWIT an introduced species of eel
KOHOL golden apple snail
KULIPPO an edible snail species found in creeks and rice fields
KULPI a ritual performed following the transplanting of seedlings; a term for the
festivals in some areas in Ifugao
LENONG a state of peace; a cultural activity in some areas in Ifugao
LODAH a rice field that has been uncultivated for more than one year
MOMA betel nut and tree; areca plant
MUYONG/PINUGO woodlot; forest, may be public or privately owned
PALAY refers to rice plants while still in the field/not yet harvested
TINAWON heirloom rice
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The formulation and updating of the rice terraces master plan is designed to provide overall
framework, direction and operational strategies in the development, coordination, implementation,
and monitoring and evaluation of identified interventions for the protection and conservation of the
Ifugao Rice Terraces.
In June 2012, the concerted efforts of the rice terraces stakeholders, spearheaded by the
Provincial Government of Ifugao through ICHO, had paid off when the Ifugao Rice Terraces of the
Philippine Cordilleras was removed from the List of 100 Most Endangered World Heritage Sites of
the World Monuments Watch and restored to its List of World Heritage Sites.
Ifugao has rice terraces in most municipalities thus the rice terraces master plan covers 9
municipalities. The previous 10-year master plan was updated vis-à-vis the apparent continuous
deterioration of the rice terraces and its cultural foundation and in view of new challenges affecting
the heritage property. Such challenges were summarized in 4 core problems as follows:
a. Disturbed Ecosystem
With its well-balanced natural cycle disrupted, the ecosystem can no longer function
sufficiently, especially in mitigating the adverse effects of climatic change. Given this
backdrop, it is urgent that a sustainable development and conservation program be
formulated for the protection of the rice terraces’ ecosystem.
b. Inadequate Income of Rice Terraces Farmers

Poverty is a perennial problem that has commonly plagued all the rice terraces communities
in the province, heritage and non-heritage sites alike. Their primary source of income have
been affected by various unresolved problems causing low levels of rice production and
economically insufficient to meet farmers’ household needs, let alone to meet market
demand for tinawon rice and other agricultural produce. Farmers are not gaining much from
cultivating and producing rice and other agricultural products in the terraces.
c. Deterioration of the rice terraces’ cultural foundation

The continuous deterioration of the Ifugao cultural values upon which the rice terraces were
built and sustained for centuries is engendered by the diminishing enthusiasm and
insufficient knowledge of the Ifugaos on their very own cultural heritage, and compounded by
the weak implementation of cultural education and promotional interventions.
d. Inadequate Support for the rice terraces conservation

One of the major loopholes of conservation efforts for the rice terraces lies in the failure to
establish and institutionalize a support system where all the support programs of concerned
stakeholders are synergized and synchronized to maximize resources and avoid duplication
of work. Inadequate support involves inadequate allocation of annual funds for conservation
programs by all stakeholders, insufficient infrastructure support, lack of a cultural database
system and inadequate conservation policies formulated for the rice terraces and culture.
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The master plan shall then focus on implementing major programs specially designed to arrest
the deterioration of the essential aspects of the rice terraces to achieve the sundry complimentary
development objectives. These include:
1. Ensuring a balanced ecosystem through biodiversity conservation, watershed enrichment,
regulation of land use conversion and delineation of expansion areas, and empowering rice
terraces communities to become resilient;
2. Ensuring sufficient income of the rice terraces farmers by strengthening product development
and marketing, and enhancing economic activities in the terraces areas;
3. Restoring and sustaining the rice terraces through conservation of positive cultural practices,
enhancement of knowledge on cultural heritage, and thorough implementation of cultural
education and promotional interventions; and,
4. Providing adequate support to the rice terraces conservation in terms of sufficient financial,
technical, infrastructure and institutional support, approval and implementation of relevant
and appropriate interventions, and establishment of a rice terraces database system.
To implement the objectives, the following Program Components shall be implemented:

1. Bio-Physical Component
- Biodiversity Restoration and Conservation Program
- Community-Based Forest Management Program
- Community-Based Land Use Planning and Zoning Implementation Program
- Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Climate-Change Adaptation Program in
the Rice Terraces Communities
2. Socio-Cultural Component
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Cultural Development
3. Economic Development Component
- Community-Based Agri-Industry Program
- Sustainable Tourism Development
4. Support System Component
- Infrastructure Support Program
- Buffer Zones Development Program
- Institutional and Policy Support Development Program
Implementation of the program components will take place in a 10-year period. Total investment
needed is estimated at seven hundred fifty million pesos (P 750,000,000.00).
At present, ICHO remains as the main implementing arm of the Provincial Government of Ifugao for
rice terraces and cultural development programs in the province. PLGU provides annual fund
allocation for its operation and management and implementation of the envisioned developmental
interventions for the conservation of the rice terraces and culture. This is supported by MLGUS and
BLGUs, the National Government, International Organizations and Private Entities. Lead actors for
the restoration and preservation of the Rice Terraces however rest at the hands of the Ifugao Rice
Terraces Owners themselves.
Ifugao Rice Terraces Master Plan 2015-2024
PART I
INTRODUCTION
A. BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
In 1973, the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos issued Presidential Decree (PD) No. 260
identifying the Ifugao rice terraces as a national landmark having a high value from the viewpoint of
world culture and are considered as irreplaceable treasures of the country. In 1978, Presidential
Decree No. 1501 amended PD No. 260 by inserting a provision that penalizes the modification,
alteration, repair, or destruction of the original features of any national landmark. On a global scale,
President Marcos signed on August 25, 1985 the Instrument of Ratification by the Philippine
Government to the Convention for the Protection of the Cultural and Natural Heritage of Outstanding
Universal Value otherwise known as the World Heritage Committee.
During the 19th Session of the World Heritage Committee at Berlin, Germany on December 3,
1995, the Ifugao Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras were inscribed upon the World Heritage
List as living cultural landscapes. It was noted that the rice terraces illustrate the traditional
techniques and a remarkable harmony between humankind and the natural environment.
In December 2001, the Ifugao Rice Terraces were included in the list of the 100 most
endangered sites of the World Monuments Watch.
The Ifugao Terraces Commission
President Fidel V. Ramos signed on February 18, 1994 Executive Order (EO) No. 158
creating the Ifugao Terraces Commission (ITC) to act as an advisory body to the President on
matters affecting the Ifugao Rice Terraces. Included in the coverage of the ITC were the
municipalities of Banaue, Hungduan, Kiangan and Mayoyao. On May 23, 1994, President Ramos
issued EO 178 expanding the coverage of the ITC to include the municipalities of Hingyon, Asipulo,
Aguinaldo, Lagawe, and Tinoc which were not included in EO 158. The ITC was chaired by the
Secretary of the Department of Tourism. Other members were the secretaries of the Departments of
Agriculture, Public Works and Highways, Environment and Natural Resources, Education, Culture
and Sports, Interior and Local Government, Trade and Industry, Agrarian Reform, and the Head of
the Presidential Management Staff. The Congressman of Ifugao, Governor, mayors of the nine
municipalities, Chairman of the Cordillera Regional Assembly, and the Executive Director of the
Cordillera Executive Board were also members of the Commission. The Commission was assisted
by a Technical Secretariat who was headed by an Executive Director. The other members of the
secretariat were appointed by the Chairperson upon the recommendation of the Executive Director.
All members of the Secretariat, except the Executive Director, were appointed on a contractual
basis.
In accordance with the provisions of EO 158, President Ramos approved on September 3,

1995 the ITC three (3) and six (6) year Master Plans for the restoration and preservation of the
Ifugao Rice Terraces and immediately issued a directive to all agencies concerned to realign their
budgets in consonance with the approved plans. Every year thereafter, the ITC solicited the
commitments of the member agencies through a directive issued by the Executive Secretary.
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The Banaue Rice Terraces Task Force
Upon the assumption of the Estrada Administration, Executive Order No. 77 was signed on
March 4, 1999 abolishing the ITC and creating the Banaue Rice Terraces Task Force (BRTTF). The
BRTTF was mandated to restore, preserve and develop the Ifugao Rice Terraces. The agency is
also mandated to prepare a development plan for the Ifugao Rice Terraces.
Like the ITC, the BRTTF was chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Tourism. The
composition of the BRTTF was reduced and included the Undersecretaries of the Departments of
Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources, Public Works and Highways, the Congressman of
Ifugao, and the Provincial Governor, the President of the League of Municipalities Ifugao Chapter.
Said Executive Order also called for the organization of a technical secretariat to assist the Task
Force headed by an executive director who was appointed by the President. The other members of
the technical secretariat were appointed by the chairperson upon recommendation of the executive
director.
Executive order No. 89 was signed on April 5, 1999 extending the official existence of the
ITC including the secretariat until May 15, 1999. Said Executive Order emphasized that during the
extension period, no new business transactions will be entered into by the ITC. After May 15, 1999,
the BRTTF started its operation using the budgetary allocation of the ITC. The members of the
technical secretariat of the ITC were issued reappointment to constitute the technical secretariat of
the BRTTF. Likewise, the executive director of the ITC secretariat was retained as the head of the
technical secretariat of the BRTTF until a new executive director was appointed and assumed office
on January 3, 2000.
The Ifugao Rice Terraces and Cultural Heritage Office
Executive Order No. 72 issued by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on February 11, 2002
mandated the abolition of the BRTTF under the Office of the President and precipitated the transfer
of its responsibilities, functions, and assets to the Ifugao Provincial Government. The National
Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) approved Fifty Million Pesos (Php50, 000,000.00) from
its program on conservation of cultural heritage in support to the Ifugao Rice Terraces Master Plan.
The Provincial Governor, pursuant to Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution No. 2002-663, entered
into a Memorandum of Agreement with NCCA for the implementation of the P50 million NCCA
project grant. The Provincial Government, as a grantee, acted as a lead implementer, among others,
for the grant in accordance with the three-year master plan and was directly responsible for hiring,
supervising, and facilitating the release of the payment for services rendered by project personnel on
a contract basis not exceeding the duration of the project. Having accepted the responsibilities of the
defunct BRTTF, and in order to attend to the proper disposition of its responsibilities for the
restoration and preservation of the Ifugao Rice Terraces, the Provincial Government established the
Ifugao Rice Terraces and Cultural Heritage Office (IRTCHO) by virtue of Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Resolution No. 2002-679 to coordinate, follow-up and monitor the implementation of projects and act
as secretariat.
The Ifugao Cultural Heritage Office
On June 13, 2006, the Provincial Government of Ifugao abolished IRTCHO and created the
Ifugao Cultural Heritage Office (ICHO) through Provincial Ordinance No. 2006-032 in its place with
new set of functions. ICHO, upon its creation, took over the responsibilities, functions, and assets of
the defunct IRTCHO and proceeded to operate as the implementing arm of the Provincial
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Government for culture and arts development programs including the implementation of the various
development interventions outlined in the 2002-2012 rice terraces master plan using the remaining
annual budget allocation of the latter and succeeding budget allocations thereafter.
In June 2012, the concerted efforts of the rice terraces stakeholders, spearheaded by the
Provincial Government of Ifugao through ICHO, had paid off when the Ifugao Rice Terraces of the
Philippine Cordilleras was removed from the List of 100 Most Endangered World Heritage Sites of
the World Monuments Watch and restored to its List of World Heritage Sites.
At present, ICHO remains as the main implementing arm of the Provincial Government of
Ifugao for rice terraces and cultural development programs in the province, and providing annual
fund allocations for its operation and management and implementation of the envisioned
developmental interventions for the conservation of the rice terraces and culture.
B. ASSESSMENT OF THE TEN-YEAR MASTER PLAN (2003-2012)
The Ten-Year Ifugao Rice Terraces Master Plan covering the period 2003-2012 was
formulated in 2002 with the downloading of the 50 million to the Provincial Government from the
national government through the NCCA as initial fund for the restoration and conservation of the
Ifugao Rice Terraces. The master plan updated the three and six-year master plans formulated and
implemented by the defunct ITC and BRTTF for the preservation of the Ifugao rice terraces.
The endangered status of the Ifugao Rice Terraces led to the crafting of the Ten-Year Ifugao
Rice Terraces Master Plan designed to provide overall framework, direction and strategies to arrest
and reverse the deterioration of the present listed sites (barangays) and 23 additional sites towards
the track of conservation and management and sustainable development with peripheral positive
impact on all the other sites, and ensure the continued existence and sustained productivity of the
rice terraces, and maintain its inscription in the World Heritage List.
Over and above this central focus, the master plan is formulated to address several
complimentary or corollary development objectives of the host province that cannot be separated
from the overarching objectives for the rice terraces. These include:
1. Securing the rights and enhancing the welfare of the host communities over their ancestral
domains;
2. Rehabilitating and enhancing the capacity of the Ifugao watershed to help sustain local and
national development;
3. Preserving cultural identity of the Ifugaos and their cultural value to the Filipinos and
international community.
The specific objectives per component were:
1. Bio-Physical Component
 To delineate terraces management and support zones for protection, rehabilitation and
enhancement;
 To enhance capacity of the Ifugao watershed to sustain local and national development;
 To mitigate natural and man-made hazards
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2. Socio-Cultural Component
 To foster strong cultural identity and national pride;
 To implement cultural appropriate interventions to maintain rice terraces cultivation;
 To revitalized indigenous knowledge systems and practices;
 To set up effective management systems and linkages;
 To improve capacities of the farmers, stakeholders and various institutions to undertake
specific responsibilities within the program;
 To ensure implementation review and/or enactment of laws and policies supportive to the
conservation of the rice terraces at all levels;
 To secure rights and enhance the welfare of the host communities over their ancestral
domains under the framework of the Indigenous People’s Rights Act (IPRA).
3. Support System Component

 To develop community-based agri-industry and eco-cultural tourism supportive to the
conservation of the rice terraces;
 To improve the delivery of social services in the Ifugao rice terraces communities;
 To develop the lowland areas of the province as buffer zones;
 To establish appropriate, effective and efficient infrastructure support;
 To develop and establish an extensive and sustainable resource support system for the
rice terraces.
The assessment of the Ifugao Rice Terraces Master Plan implementation from 2003-2012
aims to identify the accomplishments based on targets, the effectiveness of the programs
implemented and the overall impact of plan implementation. To know the status on how far the plan
goal and objectives were attained is crucial in identifying and prioritizing programs and activities that
are more responsive to current situation and problems affecting the rice terraces. The
implementation of the master plan was assessed in terms of physical targets versus actual physical
accomplishment, and financial target versus actual expenditure.
1. Physical Targets vs. Actual Accomplishments
Assessment of the implementation of

the master plan shows that actual
accomplishment is way below par with only
45% of the target interventions implemented
and accomplished within the ten year plan
implementation period.
As per program component, the

support system component has the highest
accomplishment of 56%, followed by the socio-
cultural component of 53% despite having the
Diagram 01: Percentage of Physical
lowest financial expenditure. The bio-physical
Accomplishment by Program Component
component has the lowest physical
accomplishment of 25% having the highest unmet indicators, yet it has the highest financial
expenditure.
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The physical accomplishment was computed by dividing the unmet performance indicators
against the number of required performance indicators in the master plan per objective. Since many
performance indicators have no baseline target, it was assumed that in every indicator that have
physical accomplishment, a 100% accomplishment was given since there is no specified baseline
target to compare with
The accomplishments of the sub-

program components of the major
programs were mostly implementative of
the support system and socio-cultural
program objectives. Under the support
system component, accomplishments were
mostly geared at the development of
community-based agri-industry and eco-
cultural tourism, improvement of health
services, provision of infrastructure
support, and establishment of an extensive
and sustainable resource support system
for the rice terraces. Accomplishments of
Diagram 02 - Percentage of Physical the socio-cultural interventions, likewise,
Accomplishment by Sub-program Component were mostly directed at fostering cultural
identity and national pride, revitalizing indigenous knowledge systems, implementing appropriate
cultural interventions to maintain rice terraces cultivation, establishment of management systems
and linkages, capacitating rice terraces farmers and other stakeholders, and ensuring
implementation review and enactment of laws and policies in support to rice terraces conservation.
Accomplishments under the bio-physical component, on the other hand, were focused on the
enhancement of the Ifugao watersheds for national and local development and on the
implementation of general guidelines and policies for the proper delineation of land use and
management.
Assessment shows that, aside from the special programs and projects funded under the
NCCA 50 million special grant for the rice terraces restoration, most of the interventions
implemented and accomplished within the period of ten years were the usual regular programs,
projects and activities that were targeted and funded yearly in the annual development plans of
concerned stakeholders that are consistent and implementative of the master plan’s goal and
objectives.
The performance indicators that were not met or accomplished include the following:
a. Bio-Physical Component:
 Preparation of zoning guidelines
 Preparation of barangay land use plans in the other barangays in the heritage sites
 Organization of barangay land use committees
 Actual delineation of protected areas and areas for rice terraces farming
 Preparation and implementation of a biodiversity conservation plan
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 Increase forest cover restoration in the heritage sites to reduce soil erosion and stabilize
water resources
 Identification of areas that need immediate reforestation
 Structural design standards preparation
 Establishment of a seed bank system
b. Socio-Cultural Component
 Strengthen active community-based cultural organizations
 Enhancement of more cultural products
 Organization of functional cultural watchdog committee
 Continue documentation of indigenous knowledge systems
 Regulation on cultural commercialization
c. Support System Component

 Preparation of a comprehensive sustainable tourism development and promotional plan
 Formulation of a heritage management plan
 Strengthening of support services in marketing cultural products
 Provision of adequate technical assistance in product enhancement and development
2. Financial Target vs. Actual Expenditure
The computation of the financial accomplishment was based on computed actual financial
expenditures for the rice terraces conservation projects of both tangible and intangible cultural
heritage versus the total financial requirements indicated in the master plan.
Looking at the budget

allocation as specified in the Ifugao
Rice Terraces Master Plan versus
actual expenditures from 2003 to 2011,
there is a very wide gap between the
recommended funding and the actual
financial accomplishment. The 287.562
million financial expenditure from
2003-2009 is way below the financial
target of 931.965 million for the
implementation of the different
programs and services in the master
plan with only 28% overall financial
Diagram 03 - Percentage of Financial Accomplishment by accomplishment. Component one that
Program Component is the Bio-Physical Component has
only 19% financial accomplishment,
while the Socio-Cultural Component has 2.97% and the Support System Component got the highest
accomplishment of 44%. The data was based on the reports gathered by ICHO during their
workshop in 2009 with the rice terraces stakeholders, and on the 2010-2011 20% development
funds of the Provincial Government.
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The data shows that most of the programs and services indicated in the master plan were
not funded well, and the recommended funding was beyond the financial capacity of the Provincial,
Municipal and Barangay Local Government Units considering other priorities and the inadequate
internal revenue allotment of the province. In year 2010-2011 alone, out of the 189 million 20%
development fund of the Provincial Government, only around 20 million, roughly 10% of the total
development fund and 2% of the 931 million total financial requirements of the master plan, was
allocated for various projects relative to the rice terraces conservation such as irrigation systems,
roads, water system, footpath and other social infrastructure in the four heritage municipalities. Per
actual financial accomplishment, around 10 million or even less was utilized yearly for the rice
terraces restoration program from the local government units as compared to the recommended
allocation of approximately 90 million annually.
Conclusion:
The overall accomplishment is deemed fair since both physical and financial
accomplishments are estimated below 50% of accomplishment after nine years of plan
implementation, and above 50% still to be done with the target of implementation over. The actual
percentage of physical accomplishment could hardly be determined due to unspecified physical
targets per performance indicator in the master plan. There are a lot of physical accomplishments in
the different components that led to the accomplishment of some objectives, but it is not certain as
to the numerical percentage. The bio-physical component got the highest unmet performance
indicators of 14 out of 25
indicators, the socio-cultural and
support system components each
got 5 unmet major indicators in the
master plan. The identified unmet
indicators during the 2009 Ifugao
Rice Terraces Summit were mostly
not complied with except for the
preparation of a provincial disaster
management plan which is now
crafted and ready for approval.
The overall percentage of

budget utilized as compared to the
recommended funding in the
master plan was only 28%, in
Diagram 04 – Physical and Financial Percentage of
which 19% was utilized for the bio-
physical component, 2.97% for the Accomplishment
socio-cultural component, and 44%
for the support system component. Though the socio-cultural component has the least disbursement
of 2.97% as against the total proposed investment for the entire restoration program duration, albeit
it has a great accomplishment, particularly for the cultural transfer program among the younger
generations. The institutionalization of the Hudhud competitions, establishment of schools of living
traditions, institutionalization of cultural festivals, and establishment of the perpetual trophy award
are some of the great accomplishments for the preservation of Ifugao intangible cultural heritage
which was praised by UNESCO during their monitoring visit.
The physical preservation of the rice terraces is not so visible despite efforts of the different
stakeholders to restore the rice terraces. Many damaged terraces need to be given due attention.
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Interviewed farmers in the heritage sites said that damaged and abandoned rice terraces continue to
be the challenge. Moreover, the shrinking interest of farmers to till the rice terraces continues to be a
reality due to economic reasons. Rice terraces farmers can barely meet even the basic needs of life
in continuing to till the rice terraces. The value of the cultural heritage property may be strong and
the love to conserve it may be high but the capacity to conserve it is minimal. It takes continuous
financial assistance to rice terraces farmers for the restoration of their rice terraces.
The allocation and implementation of the 287 million investments of the different national line
agencies and LGUs for the various programs outlined in the master plan authenticates the
importance of conserving the rice terraces. though there was no certain percentage of physical
accomplishment shown due to unspecified physical targets in the master plan, the consolidated
accomplishments for the restoration of the rice terraces shows a number of physical achievements,
particularly in the intangible cultural heritage preservation, social services and infrastructure support.
The various unmet performance indicators indicate the things that needed to be addressed in order
to meet the goal and objectives of the master plan.
Rice terrace owners’ organizations may have been established in the heritage sites to help in
the preservation of the rice terraces with assistance from the national and local government units,
but the virus that is causing the heritage property’s deterioration is the rising cost of living. Climate
Change and the effects of annual typhoons, particularly the two previous strong typhoons that hit the
province leaving a 102,663 cubic meters of rice terraces washed out, and 5.1 kms of irrigation
destroyed in their wakes, which requires 120 million for their restoration, remain a big development
challenge apart from the unmet targets in the master plan. It is, therefore, imperative to invest
adequate funds and intensify/strengthen development efforts geared at addressing poverty and
other socio-economic-related challenges with the end in view of conserving the rice terraces.
Recommendations:
Based on the unmet performance indicators per key result areas, the following are hereby
recommended for priority fund allocation and implementation in the next 10 years of implementation
of rice terraces and cultural conservation programs:
 For the conservation of the bio-physical aspect of the rice terraces:
a. Update the Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CLUPs) of the municipalities of Banaue,
Kiangan and Mayoyao to incorporate the comments and suggestions of the Housing and
Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) and other National and International Monitors, and
Hungduan to prepare their CLUPs;
b. Strictly implement national and local ordinances, such as the total log ban of DENR, zoning
ordinances, etc. geared at protecting and preserving the rice terraces and heritage
biodiversity resources;
c. Increase funding for the Ifugao watershed management program and intensify IEC on
environmental protection especially in the four heritage sites where most of the identified
danger zones are located;
d. Strengthen and ensure 100% restoration of forest covers to help mitigate landslides, soil
erosion, and decrease the rate of siltation;
e. Development of a comprehensive biodiversity conservation plan geared at safeguarding and
conserving the natural resources; and
f. Implementation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Plan.
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 For the conservation of the socio-cultural aspect of the rice terraces:
a. Crafting of a provincial ordinance regulating the commercialization of the Ifugao culture;

b. Expedite the development and installation of a Monitoring Information System (MIS) and GIS
in the provincial government for easy access to information and provide regular funds thereof
for the continuity of the program;
c. Strictly implement zoning ordinances and other laws relative to the conservation and
protection of the rice terraces and culture at all levels;
d. Adoption and implementation of Provincial Ordinance No. 2003-30 authorizing the
establishment of endowment funds at the barangay level for the maintenance and
preservation of the Ifugao rice terraces;
e. Organization of a functional cultural watchdog committee, establishment of a rice terraces
regulatory board; and
f. Continue the enhancement of cultural products to ensure alternative sources of income for
farmers in the rice terraces areas.
 For the development of the support system component of the rice terraces:
a. Increase investment in the agricultural industry to increase farm production of indigenous

products and to intensify product development to increase value addition of farm output and
provide opportunities for farmers to increase their income;
b. Conduct of a comprehensive study on how to increase production of the tinawon rice and
how to develop it to enhance its product value;
c. Increase allocation for infrastructure support to the rice terraces conservation to minimize
maintenance cost of rice cultivation;
d. Establishment of a trust fund at all levels to ensure availability of funds for quick response to
rice terraces conservation;
e. Prioritized preparation of a comprehensive sustainable tourism development and promotional
plan to enhance local tourism industry, and preparation of a heritage resource management
plan per site to determine the different actions being undertaken;
f. Development of a website for cultural preservation and tourism; and
g. Development of potential tourism sites including access roads, improvement of services at
the tourism service centers, crafting of ordinances focusing on cultural heritage issues and
development, and urging M/BLGUs to take active roles in tourism promotion to contribute in
tourism growth in the province.
C. PURPOSE OF THE UPDATED MASTER PLAN
The formulation and updating of the rice terraces master plan is designed to provide overall
framework, direction and operational strategies in the development, coordination, implementation,
and monitoring and evaluation of identified interventions for the protection and conservation of the
Ifugao Rice Terraces.
The previous 10-year master plan was updated vis-à-vis the apparent continuous
deterioration of the rice terraces and its cultural foundation and in view of new challenges affecting
the heritage property.
Specifically, the updated master plan seeks to:
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1. Provide direction to the provincial, municipal and barangay government units, national
agencies, non-government organizations, the academe, private entities, and other
stakeholders in the conservation of the Ifugao Rice Terraces;
2. Define policy recommendations for local and national legislative and policy formulating
bodies;
3. Facilitate the speedy updating and implementation of existing environmental protection and
zoning laws, and formulation of other laws relative to the preservation of the rice terraces;
4. Determine financial and other resource requirements for plan implementation;
5. Facilitate the synergy and synchronization of all development efforts for the conservation of
the rice terraces; and,
6. Develop a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system/tools to ensure efficient and
effective program implementation.
D. PLANNING APRROACH AND PROCESS
The initial process involved the assessment of the 2003-2012 Ifugao Rice Terraces Master Plan
(IRTMP) where lessons learned and recommendations were identified as inputs for the updating
process. The assessment focused on physical and financial aspects of the IRTMP. Community
consultations in world heritage communities and in other rice terraces communities (not inscribed)
ensued specifically to assess the current situation and identify pressing problems in IRT
conservation.
At least 4 workshops were conducted for the vision, mission, goals and objectives setting, problem
tree and objective tree analysis and the identification of appropriate programs and projects. The
workshops included write-shops for the program components and preparation of over-all logical
framework and logical frameworks of individual program components.
Another workshop on Investment Programming was also conducted both for world heritage sites and
non-world heritage sites. The draft plan was then packaged and was presented to major
stakeholders’ for their suggestions. Comments were incorporated and the plan was presented to the
Provincial Development Council for their approval and subsequent endorsement to the Sangguniang
Panlalawigan. After the approval of the SP, copies of the plan were distributed to all MLGUs and
selected stakeholders.
The planning process for the preparation of the 2015-2024 IRTMP is presented in the next page
(Diagram 05).
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Diagram 05 - THE PLANNING PROCESS FOR THE UPDATING OF THE IFUGAO RICE
TERRACES MASTER PLAN
ASSESSMENT OF IRTMP
 Physical and Financial
Accomplishment Identified
Presentation of Draft Plan to
 Lessons Learned
Major Stakeholders (PLGU and
 Recommendations Packaging of the IRTMP
MLGU/Key Sectors) for
comments
SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS Presentation to the PDC

 Data Gathering for Endorsement
 Data Analysis
 Community Consultations in Draft of the
WHS and other RT IFUGAO RICE Sangguniang Panlalawigan
Communities TERRACES Approval
 Write-up of Situationer of MASTER PLAN
WHS and other RT Areas
 Identification of RT Issues 2013-2024
 Identification of RT
Development Resources APPROVED IRTMP
INVESTMENT PROGRAMMING (2015-2024)
 Identification of
VISION, MISSION, GOALS, projects/activities and
OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES corresponding outputs,
 Vision and Mission budget , time frame and Furnishing copies of the
Preparation fund sources Approved IRTMP to all
 Setting of RT Conservation MLGUs, WHS and all
Goals and Objectives other major
 Setting of Key Result Areas PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND stakeholders and
and Performance Indicators FINANCING partners
 Identification of  Organization and
Appropriate Strategies Management
 Implementation Schedule
 Financing the Plan
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
 Program, Projects and
Activities
Identification
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PART II
THE PLAN
A. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS:
1. THE CURRENT SITUATION
a. LOCATION:
The province of Ifugao is located along the eastern flank of the Luzon Central Cordillera
Range, within geographic coordinates 16.52 and 17.25 degrees North latitude and 120.80 and
121.52 degrees East longitude. It is bounded on the north by Mountain Province; on the west by
Benguet; on the south by Nueva Vizcaya; and on the east and southeast by Isabela.1 Eleven
municipalities comprise the province of Ifugao with an aggregate land area of 256,636 hectares. Of
this, nine municipalities with a combined land area of 183,000 hectares or 71% of the total land area
of the province are upland towns where the rice terraces are located while two municipalities
accounting for 29% of the total land area are lowland municipalities in the south and southeastern
parts of the province. Lagawe serves as the capital town where the seat of the provincial
government is located. The town centers of Lagawe and Banaue are along the national highway
linking the province to the lowlands of Nueva Vizcaya and to the Cordillera provinces of Mountain
Province and Benguet (Ifugao Socio-Economic Profile, 2013).
b. POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS:
Ifugao is politically sub-divided into eleven (11) municipalities and 175 barangays. As
gleaned from the table below, the municipality of Mayoyao has the most number of barangays with
27. In terms of land area, the municipality of Alfonso Lista on the southeastern part of the province
and bordering Isabela has the biggest land area accounting for 51,092 hectares or 19.91% of the
total land area of the province.
Table 1- Land Area and Number of Barangays per Municipality

Land Area Percent (%) of No. of
Municipality (Has.) Land Area Barangays
1. Aguinaldo 44,810 17.46 16
2. Alfonso Lista 51,092 19.91 20
3. Asipulo 19,611 7.64 9
4. Banaue 17,132 6.68 18
5. Hingyon 6,259 2.44 12
6. Hungduan 21,501 8.38 9
7. Kiangan 8,109 3.16 14
8. Lagawe 27,757 10.82 20
9. Lamut 22,544 8.78 18
10. Mayoyao 20,190 7.87 27
11. Tinoc 17,631 6.87 12
TOTAL 256,636 175
Source: NAMRIA, 2010
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Land area is very important among the municipalities because this is one of the bases for the
allocation of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) which explains the presence of boundary disputes
even among the municipalities. The province has boundary disputes with its neighboring provinces
particularly Nueva Vizcaya, Mountain Province, Isabela and Benguet.
Of the eleven municipalities, only the municipality of Aguinaldo qualified as a 2nd class
municipality and Alfonso Lista a 3rd class municipality. The municipalities of Banaue, Hungduan,
Kiangan, Lagawe, Lamut, Mayoyao and Tinoc are 4th class municipalities while Asipulo and Hingyon
are 5th class municipalities. Generally, the IRA account for 97% of the income of the municipalities
and only 3% are generated out of local sources such as real property taxes collections, business
permits and other forms of taxes (BLGF Basic Data: 2013).
c. LAND:
The topographic feature of the province is marked by rugged mountains and massive forests
except for the rolling lowlands in the municipalities of Lamut and A. Lista and a part of Lagawe and
Aguinaldo. Ifugao is interlocked by v-shaped river valleys and sharp ridges which contribute to the
over-all ruggedness of the terrain. U-shaped valleys and rounded ridges are confined to the rolling
uplands of Banaue, Hingyon, Lagawe, Kiangan and Asipulo. The town center of Tinoc is lying on a
surface believed to be an extinct volcanic center. The relatively flat circular terrain is surrounded by
steep ridges. Tinoc is also the location of Mount Munhuyuhuy which is 2,523 meters above sea
level (masl).
Of the total land area of the province, 56,049.30 hectares or 21.84% is classified as alienable
and disposable land and 229,154 hectares as forestland which is 89.29% of the total land resources
of the province. The alienable and disposable lands are located in the southeastern portion of the
province which includes agricultural and non-agricultural land, build-up, and other lands that were
formerly agricultural lands. Most of the forest lands are categorized into forest reservation,
brushland, grassland, national park, military reservations, and water bodies. The rice terraces are
located in the uplands under the category of unclassified forests (NAMRIA, 2010). The Ifugaos
however regard their terraces and their environment as part of their ancestral domains and welcome
the recognition by the state of their ancestral domain rights under the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act
(IPRA).
The slope range in the province is classified into six categories by the Bureau of Soil and
Water Management (BSWM). The first category consists of areas which are level to very gently
slopes varying from 0-3%. These areas are highly suitable for agriculture, urban or industrial uses
and are generally found in the municipalities of Lamut and A. Lista. The second category is areas
with gently sloping to undulating land with a slope ranging from 3 to 8%. All of the land included in
this category is only found in the municipality of A. Lista. The third category includes undulating to
rolling lands with slope ranging from 8 to 18%. This slope category dominates the lands of Lamut
and A. Lista. The fourth category includes rolling to hilly or moderately steep lands with slopes from
18 to 30%. The fifth category covers lands with slopes ranging from 30 to 50% and is distributed in
the municipalities of Lagawe, Aguinaldo, Kiangan and A. Lista. The sixth category covers the areas
with slopes of more than 50% and characterized as very steep and mountainous areas. More than
half (54.56%) or 137,378 hectares of the province’s land area fall under this category. These lands
include the rice terraces and are found in the municipalities of Aguinaldo, Mayoyao, Banaue,
Hungduan, Tinoc, Kiangan and Hingyon.
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Table 2 - Slope Classification of Ifugao

Slope Range Area (hectares) Percentage (%)
0 – 3% 10,200 4.05
3 – 8% 8,800 3.49
8 – 18% 26,900 10.68
18 – 30% 36,200 14.38
30 – 50% 32,300 12.83
Above 50% 137,378 54.56
Source: BSWM
Similarly, more than half (62.58%) of the province’s land area have elevation characteristics
of more than 500 meters above sea level (masl). These areas are predominant in the municipalities
of Banaue, Hingyon, Hungduan, Kiangan, Mayoyao, Tinoc, Asipulo and Aguinaldo. On the other
hand, the municipalities of Lamut, A. Lista and portions of Lagawe and Aguinaldo are predominantly
lowland with elevations below 500 masl.
d. A GENERAL PICTURE OF THE IFUGAO RICE TERRACES
The steep mountainous terrain of Ifugao was not an impediment for the Ifugao people who
settled here millennia ago to survive and create their identity. From the heavily forested slopes, they
carved-out multileveled terraces for rice cultivation and dug an indigenous network of irrigation
channels from forest water sources. These expertly rendered structures of agricultural engineering
continue to function, producing rice for consumption rather than for commercial purposes. The
terraced rice paddies are scattered around the province specifically in the upland municipalities of
Asipulo, Banaue, Hingyon, Hungduan, Kiangan, Mayoyao and Tinoc including the upland barangays
of the Municipalities of Aguinaldo and Lagawe. No data could be found specifying the exact
measurements or even a good estimate of the total land area covered by the different rice terraces
abounding in the province. The only available description referring to its length is the widely read
statement that if the terraces were placed end to end, it would encircle half of the globe.
For many Ifugao people, the traditional rice terraces no longer satisfy their economic or
culinary needs. As the landscape continue to lose its importance in daily life, the young Ifugao have
become increasingly indifferent to its survival and conservation which largely contributed to its
abandonment and deterioration.
d.1. THE INSCRIBED SITES
The age of the rice terraces was established by scientific means. An earlier study identified
the date of a village as ranging from the 7th to the 11th century and terraces sites in the higher
elevation districts of Amganad and Lugu in Banaue from the 16th century. In this last district, for
example, remains of a post used in original terrace embankment formation which was accidentally
exposed by a landslide have recently been given a carbon – 14 date of A.D. 1555 plus or minus 60
years by the University of Georgia Center for Applied Isotope Studies.2
In accordance with the provisions of the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World
Cultural and Natural Heritage of the UNESCO, the rice terraces were included in the World Heritage
List in 1995 as a living cultural landscape. Six years thereafter in December 2001, the rice terraces
2
Harold C. Conklin, Ethnographic Atlas of Ifugao, American Geographical Society of New York,1980, p. 38
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were classified in the World Heritage List in Danger owing to its rapid deterioration. The monitoring
mission cited that unless drastic measures are undertaken to reverse the current situation, the rice
terraces will lose its World Heritage status in 10 years.
Ratification of the Convention obligates the state party, in this case the Philippine
Government to ensure the identification, protection, conservation, preservation and transmission to
future generations of the cultural and natural heritage referred to in Articles 1 and 2 and situated on
its territory. Towards this end, the Philippine Government shall do this to the utmost of its resources
and, where appropriate, with any international assistance and cooperation which could be obtained.
The Convention defines cultural heritage sites as works of man, and areas including
archeological sites which are of outstanding universal value from the historical, aesthetic,
ethnological or anthropological points of view. Specifically, the rice terraces satisfied the following
criteria:
(iii): “bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization

which is living or which has disappeared…”3
(iv): “be an outstanding example of a type of building or architectural ensemble or landscape
that illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history…”4
(v) : “be an outstanding example of a traditional human settlement or land-use that is
representative of a culture(s), especially when it has become vulnerable under the impact of
irreversible change…”5
While the inscription mentioned the rice terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras, the rice
terraces actually referred to in the original nomination dossier are the Batad and Bangaan terrace
clusters in the municipality of Banaue, Mayoyao Central terraces cluster, the rice terraces of the
municipality of Hungduan and the Nagacadan rice terraces in the municipality of Kiangan.
Fortunately in June 2012, 10 years after the inclusion of the rice terraces in the World
Heritage Sites in danger, the concerted efforts of all stakeholders resulted to its removal from the list
thereby gaining back the glory and honor as originally inscribed.
d.1.1. Batad Rice Terraces Cluster
Barangay Batad is one of the 18 barangays composing the Municipality of Banaue. It

is eleven kilometers away from Barangay Poblacion Banaue to the entrance of the road
leading to Barangay Batad popularly known as Junction.This place is along the National road
moving towards the next Barangay of Bangaan and moving further to the Municpality of
Mayoyao. From the junction, it is six kilometers to Barangay Batad. Based on the approved
1990 Cadastre Survey (CAD 1034-D), the barangay has a land area of 1,240 hectares spread
over 19 sitios. The topography of Batad is characterized by rugged mountainous and hilly
terrain with V-shaped steep and narrow creek valleys and sharp ridges. It has an elevation of
about 800-900 masl. About 88% of the barangay’s land area have slopes 30% and above.
Based on the 2010 Census of Population and Housing conducted by NSO, the barangay has
a total population of 1,024 registering a 4.12% decrease or 44 people from the 2007 Census
of 1,068.
3
UN Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
4
Ibid
5
Ibid
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The rice terraces of Batad are noted for its tiered landscape and take the shape of an
amphitheater giving a unique and awesome beauty to every visitor be they local or
international tourists.
The table below presents the land uses and area of each land use of Barangay Batad,
Banaue, Ifugao.
Table 3 - Barangay Batad, Land Uses and Area
LAND USES AREA PERCENT TO TOTAL (%)

(HECTARES)
Timber/forest land 539.70 39.64
Agricultural land 467.47 33.92
Grassland/shrubland 200.08 14.52
Creeks and rivers 24.60 1.98
Residential area 7.75 0.94
Institutional 1.00 0.28
Total 1,240.00 100.00
Source: Barangay Development Plan, 2010-2014
Rice or palay remains the main crop with 50.86 hectares or 16.46% of the total land
area devoted to rice farming. There is one cropping a year and it is estimated that the annual
production is 38,147 bundles of palay. One bundle is equivalent to one kilogram when
husked. Various kinds of vegetables are also planted in about 5 hectares of the Barangay
area but harvest is mainly for home consumption. Among the vegetables, baguio beans is the
kind which is marketed. Root crops specifically sweet camote is grown to supplement the
shortage of rice and sometimes fed to animals like pigs, dogs and chickens. Other
agricultural products like corn, banana, citrus, rattan and etc are planted and occupy about
25% of the barangays Agricultural areas. Rattan and oranges are the marketable fruits.
d.1.2. Bangaan Rice Terraces Cluster
The barangay derives its name from the pot-shaped formation of the rice terraces
when viewed from the center of the barangay. Because of the scenic formation of the rice
terraces, the place continue to attract tourists. It is also a starting point for tourists going to
the other terraces areas like Batad, Cambulo, and Ducligan. The barangay has a land area of
about 709 hectares based on the approved 1990 Cadastre Survey (CAD 1034-D) spread over
ten sitios. Like Batad, the place is characterized by rugged mountainous and hilly terrain with
v-shaped steep and narrow creek valleys and correponding sharp ridges. It has an elevation
of 800-900 masl and 88% of the land area of the barangay have slopes 30% and above.
Average temperature in the locality is 20 ºC from April to September and 16 ºC from
November to January. The climate of the barangay falls under type III, with no very
pronounced maximum rain period and a short dry season lasting for 1-3 months.
Based on the 2010 Census of Population and Housing conducted by NSO, the
barangay has a total population of 746 which registered an increase of 4.48% or 32 people
from the 2007 data of 714. The table below presents the land uses and area of each land use
of Barangay Bangaan, Banaue, Ifugao.
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Table 4 - Land Uses and Area, Barangay Bangaan
LAND USES AREA IN PERCENT TO TOTAL

HECTARES (%)
Timber/forest land 496.50 70.03
Agricultural land 116.70 16.46
Grassland/shrub 77.50 10.93
land
Creeks and rivers 10.10 1.43
Roads 4.90 0.69
Residential area 2.13 0.30
Institutional 1.13 0.16
Total 709.00 100.00
Source: Barangay Development Plan, 2002
Rice or palay remains the primary crop. Another dominant farm crop is sweet potato
which is used to feed livestock such as pigs, dogs and chicken. Almost all barangay residents
who belong to the labor force are engaged in farming activities.
d.1.3. Nagacadan Rice Terraces Cluster
The barangay of Nagacadan is located in the western part of the Municipality of

Kiangan. Based on the 2010 Census of Population and Housing conducted by NSO, the
barangay has a total population of 816 which registered an increase of 6.25% or 48 persons
from the 2007 data of 768. The barangay is 8 kilometers away from the town center and is
reachable by land transportation. However, the inner sitios are inaccessible to land
transportation and can only be reached by hiking through pathways. The barangay has a total
land area of 898 hectares where around 70 hectares are devoted to rice farming. Because of
its elevation measuring about 800 masl and the cold weather, rice cropping is done once a
year. Other vegetable crops are grown and sold to the market at the town center.
The table below presents the land uses and area of each land use of Barangay
Nagacadan, Kiangan, Ifugao.
Table 5 - Land Uses and Area, Barangay Nagacadan
LAND USES AREA IN PERCENT TO TOTAL

HECTARES (%)
Timber/forest land 512 62.59
Agricultural land 123 15.04
Grassland/shrub land 78 9.54
Creeks and rivers 42 5.13
Roads 32 3.91
Residential areas 29 3.55
Institutional 2 0.24
Total 818 100.00
Source: Barangay Development Plan, 2002
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More than half of the land area of the barangay is classified as timber or forest
land with slope greater than 30%. Compared to other areas, the forest in the place is still
preserved, although it has been noted that some portions have been cleared for vegetable
gardening and residential purposes. The forest is maintained through the muyong system
where a family or clan lay claim to a portion of the forest. The biggest threat though to the
forests and rice terraces is the construction of the Kiangan-Tinoc and Kiangan-Hungduan
road which damaged portions of the rice terraces and the forests. Once the roads are
improved, it will be inevitable that settlements will flourish on the road sides.
Because of its proximity to the town center and the higher economic returns, farmers
have ventured into the production of temperate vegetables like Baguio beans, sweet peas and
cabbages. Rice farms have been converted into vegetable gardens. Parts of the micro-
watershed have been cleared and devoted to vegetable gardening. However, due to the entry
into the country of smuggled vegetables which are cheaper than locally produced vegetables,
the farmers have reverted to rice farming.
d.1.4. Mayoyao Rice Terraces Cluster
Like the other upland municipalities of the province, Mayoyao has an agricultural area
of about 4,645 hectares of which 3,680 hectares or 78.35% is devoted to rice farming. The
rest of the agricultural area is planted to vegetables and fruit trees. In general, the
municipality has two croppings which take place in January to June and July to December.
The first cropping is more productive since the weather is more favorable with lesser rain and
typhoons. The second cropping is done only in the lower elevation but harvest is much lower
than the first cropping harvest.
The terraces cluster is found in the central part of the municipality which is surrounded
by mountains which serve as a boundary with the other barangays of the municipality. The
municipality of Mayoyao is 44 kilometers away from the municipality of Banaue and 21
kilometers from Aguinaldo municipality. The roads from Banaue and Aguinaldo are not yet
completely paved and the occurrence of slides is frequent sometimes making transportation
difficult especially during the rainy season.
aggregate population of the nine barangays composing the cluster totals to 7,096 registering
an increase of 3.21% or 221 persons from the 2007 data of 6,875. Of the nine barangays,
three are upland barangays where farming is single cropping while the six barangays have
two croppings in a year.
d.1.5. Hungduan Rice Terraces Cluster
The whole municipality of Hungduan is included in the World Heritage List. The
municipality is located in the northwestern part of the province and is bounded on the east by
Banaue, on the south by Kiangan, on the southwest by Tinoc, on the northwest by Sabangan,
Mountain Province and on the north by Bontoc, Mountain Province. It is 25 kilometers away
from Banaue and 45 kilometers away from the capital town of Lagawe. Total land area is
22,789 hectares where 705 hectares or 3.09% of the land area is agricultural land which are
basically the rice terraces. Almost 50% of the total land area or 11,043 hectares is classified
as forest. The forests are located on the western portion of the municipality while the grass or
shrub lands are generally located on the eastern side with the Hapao river as a natural
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boundary between the two. The terrain is mountainous with 16,674 hectares or 73.17% of the
land area has a slope greater than 50%.
Municipality has a total population of 9,933 registering an increase of 3.46% or 332 persons
from the 2007 data of 9,601.
The rice terraces are located or interspersed in clusters within the grass or shrub lands
with patches of privately managed forested areas called muyong that serve as watershed as
well source of wood for fuel, woodcarving and housing requirement. The rice terraces are
cultivated once a year. Although the exact area cannot be determined, abandoned rice
terraces have either become grasslands or converted into vegetable gardens. The
abandonment of the terraces can be attributed to the poor conditions of the irrigation systems
caused by natural calamities coupled with the weakening cultural value of the younger
generation. The road widening project from Banaue to the municipality has caused damages
to the irrigation canals along the roadside as common earth was moved recklessly.
The municipality is criss-crossed by river systems especially on the southeastern

portion. All these major rivers and their tributaries flow to the Ibulao River and eventually
drain to the Magat River.
d.2. OTHER TERRACES CLUSTERS
The terraces system extends up to the integral upland municipalities of Aguinaldo, Hingyon,
Lagawe, Asipulo,Tinoc. Several of these clusters are considered candidates for inscription in the
rice terraces Heritage List and play central or complementary roles in the overall rice terraces
ecosystem in the province.
d.2.1. Aguinaldo Rice Terraces Cluster
The rice terraces cluster in this municipality are situated in 8 barangays namely: Awayan,
Bunhian, Chalalo, Damag, Galonogon, Jacmal, Mongayang and Ta-ang. Among its 8 barangays,
Damag has the largest area estimated at 25 hectares followed by Awayan with 22 hectares. The
rice terraces in the 8 barangays totals to an estimate of 121 hectares being maintained by at least
170 households engaged in rice terraces farming.
d.2.3. Asipulo Rice Terraces Cluster
Asipulo rice terraces are located in 3 barangays namely Amduntog, Antipulo and Pula.
Amduntog has the largest area with 20.085 hectares. The total RT areas is 39.0855 (1,795 number
of rice paddies) hectares being maintained by 119 household farmers.
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d.2.4. Hingyon Rice Terraces Cluster
The rice terraces in this municipality are situated in all its 12 barangays with barangay
Mompolia having the most extensive estimated at 60 hectares followed by Poblacion with 40
hectares. Poblacion rice terraces has also the most panoramic view with its basin-like shape. The
whole estimated area of rice terraces totals 179 hectares.
d.2.5. Lagawe Rice Terraces Cluster
The whole estimated area of rice terraces in the 4 barangays of Lagawe namely Boliwong,
Cudog, Burnay and Montabiong totals to 349 hectares. Of the 4 barangays, Boliwong has the
biggest area of rice terraces estimated at 93 hectares.
d.2.7. Tinoc Rice Terraces Cluster
The more prominent rice terraces in Tinoc are located in 5 barangays namely: Poblacion,
Luhong, Binablayan, Wangwang and Ahin. Barangay Poblacion has the largest area of about 137
hectares and is also the most scenic. Total rice terraces is estimated at 240 hectares.
d.2.8. Rice Terraces in the Municipalities where there are Inscribed sites
Aside from rice terraces that are inscribed in the World Heritage Sites, there are rice terraces
cluster in Kiangan, Mayoyao and Banaue that are as majestic as the inscribed sites. Viewpoint Rice
Terraces in Banaue is post card perfect and is the most accessible. The description “stairways to
the sky” probably have been coined because of Viewpoint rice terraces.
The Ba-e Rice terraces in Kiangan offers a scenic landscape, with a paved road sloping
down to Ba-e village. It is known to be where the 1st Catholic mission was built. The Julongan Rice
Terraces also in Kiangan is contiguous with the Nagacadan Rice Terraces. Pockets of these rice
terraces can be viewed along the newly widened road going to Tinoc.
2. DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES
a. Disturbed Ecosystem
Over the years, the adverse impact of the interplay of various factors like climate change,
modernization and globalization, population growth, and poverty among others have now taken
its toll on the rice terraces. As Ifugao continue to get its share of modernization and
industrialization, the people, likewise, continue to assimilate modern ways of living and continue
exerting pressure on the rice terraces’ already dwindling ecosystem. With the ecology as the
main source of all raw materials for human consumption, it is inevitable for humans to abusively
exploit the ecological resources to meet basic needs and wants for modern amenities.
Destructive and unregulated human activities, particularly unregulated land use conversion,
illegal logging, and bio-piracy of natural resources have resulted to the loss of biodiversity and
watershed degradation, as well as, rendering the terraces communities vulnerable to calamities.
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Consequently, many flora and fauna species are endangered and some are now extinct or at the
brink of extinction with human continuously encroaching into their natural habitats and converting
the forests into other land uses.
With its well-balanced natural cycle disrupted, the ecosystem can no longer function
sufficiently, especially in mitigating the adverse effect of climatic changes. Given this backdrop, it
is urgent that a sustainable development and conservation program be formulated for the
protection of the rice terraces’ ecosystem.
b. Inadequate Income of Rice Terraces Farmers
Poverty is a perennial problem that has commonly plagued all the rice terraces communities
in the province, heritage and non-heritage sites alike. Their primary source of income has been
affected by various unresolved problems causing low levels of rice production and economically
insufficient to meet farmers’ household needs, let alone to meet market demand for tinawon rice
and other agricultural produce. Farmers are not gaining much from cultivating and producing rice
and other agricultural products in the terraces. The low returns from rice terraces farming
activities can be attributed to the following factors:
Undeveloped rice terraces products

Vis-à-vis marketability of products, specially consumable goods, at least, in terms of size,
packaging, quantity and shelf life, the undeveloped products from the rice terraces are no match
to the high breed agricultural products and processed and well-packaged home-made goods; let
alone compete with the highly developed commercial products that are abundant in the market.
Albeit, people worldwide are now patronizing organic goods, which is the very advantage of rice
terraces products being organic, it cannot, however, meet huge volumes of market demand.
Also, their undeveloped state cannot maintain product freshness when transported to distant
market outlets as their shelf-life is but short.
High cost of maintaining the rice terraces

Managing the rice terraces now a days is very costly. The traditional practice of “baddang”
where all terraces owners come together to help work, by turns, on each other’s rice fields is no
longer observed today, forcing them to adopt the modern practice of hiring laborers to do the
works necessary in maintaining their rice fields. Unfortunately, almost all of the rice terraces
owners cannot afford such cost, and with the able-bodied migrating out of Ifugao, only the
children and old ones are left to till the rice terraces who cannot do all the heavy work in the rice
fields.
Low production
Unlike in the past, the rice terraces today suffer from low productivity. Rice Terraces farmers
believe that low production is being caused by pests and diseases ravaging the terraced rice
fields, frequent occurrence of natural calamity, inadequate irrigation water supply, and low soil
fertility due to siltation.
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Low farm gate price of rice terraces products

One of the reasons rice terraces farmers are not benefiting much from rice terraces farming
activities is due to the very low farm gate cost of their produce that does not compensate
farmers’ labor cost, production and other expenses incurred. Farmers usually sell their
agricultural and aqua-cultural produce at a cheap farm gate price which does not include
shipping, handling, storage, marketing, and profit margins of the farmers. Hence, farmers earn
barely enough to meet their own household consumptions and nothing for emergency and other
needs.
Conversion of rice terraces to other land uses

Rice Terraces owners are usually compelled to convert their heritage property to vegetable
gardens, residential and/or commercial sites and other land uses out of great financial need. It is
usually the damaged and abandoned rice terraces, which the farmers cannot afford to restore,
that are either converted to other land uses by the owners themselves or sold to enterprising
people who, in turn, develop the rice terraces into commercial or other agricultural uses. It was
identified that abandoned rice terraces are usually caused by reduced farm labor due to mass
outmigration of farmers, and low productivity due to insufficient supply of irrigation water.
Difficulty sustaining the volume of supply of high value products from the rice terraces
The very nature of traditional agricultural cycle in the rice terraces where rice and other
agricultural products are cultivated once a year makes impossible mass production to meet huge
volumes of market demand, especially for high value products. The challenge is how to develop
a technology that would address the problem on mass production and sustainability of product
supply whole year round without compromising the welfare of the rice terraces and its
ecosystem.
While the problem can be remedied, however, the rice terraces farmers, having no or limited
formal education and exposure to other alternative livelihoods, are deprived of ideas, knowledge
and skills in innovating other ways of generating additional sources of income. The farmers have
no idea on how to capitalize on the development opportunity that their heritage property offers
being a world class tourist destination. Ironically, their rice terraces are generating income
through tourism activities yet not a penny goes to them, nor do they receive subsidy from tourism
revenue involving their rice terraces. This is one area the master plan needs to work on to
address the problem.
c. Deterioration of the rice terraces’ cultural foundation
The continuous deterioration of the Ifugao cultural values upon which the rice terraces
were built and sustained for centuries is engendered by the diminishing enthusiasm and
insufficient knowledge of the Ifugaos on their very own cultural heritage, and compounded by the
weak implementation of cultural education and promotional interventions. Most of the Ifugaos
today, especially among the younger generations are not interested in learning their traditional
values and practices. Armed with scientific knowledge accumulated through formal education
and new religious beliefs assimilated from interacting with the outside world, most believe that
that old ways are obsolete and no longer applicable to today’s modern living. Likewise, the
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customary practices are not strictly observed because of the high monetary cost that it entails,
which, to most Ifugaos who are living on subsistence, is financially burdensome vis-à-vis today’s
high cost of living.
The few number of surviving aged Indigenous Knowledge Bearers, with most of the
indigenous knowledge systems not documented and/or poorly documented, likewise, poses a
great threat to the sustainability of the Ifugao IKs. As culture bearers, their demise would mean
extinction of Ifugao’s culture if and when no drastic measure is taken to address the issue at
hand. While there are schools of living traditions (SLTs) established as an avenue to transmit IK
to the youth, however, these SLTs are limited and can only be found in some world heritage
areas. All stakeholders need to work hand-in-hand to strengthen advocacy, promotion and
innovative ways of re-educating the Ifugaos of their indigenous knowledge systems, especially
the best traditional practices that are doable in this age of advanced scientific technology.
d. Inadequate Support to the rice terraces conservation
One of the major loopholes of conservation efforts for the rice terraces lies in the failure
to establish and institutionalize a support system where all the support programs of concerned
stakeholders are synergized and synchronized to maximize resources and avoid duplication of
work. Inadequate support involves inadequate allocation of annual funds for conservation
programs by all stakeholders, insufficient infrastructure support, lack of a cultural database
system, inadequate technical assistance to stakeholders, especially for those operating in the
barangay level, weak implementation of institutional support system/program, and inadequate
conservation policies formulated for the rice terraces and culture.
For conservation efforts to succeed, it is imperative that stakeholders synergize and

synchronize all programs in support to the rice terraces conservation and ensure adequate
support.
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Diagram 6: S-W-O-T ANALYSIS
Based on community consultations conducted in World Heritage and non-World Heritage sites, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities
and threats were identified as basis for problem identification and identification of appropriate strategies.
AREAS STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

BIO-PHYSICAL
a. Communi - Ifugao Rice Terraces - No CLUP/ Not updated CLUP - Presence of external fund
ty-based inscribed and renowned - Lack/ poor implementation of laws/ sources for special projects
Land by the UNESCO as ordinances and programs funded by
Use, World Heritage Sites - No building code/ easement UN Agencies ( GIAHS-
Physical and as GIAHS area. -No zoning ordinance FAO, UNESCO, Prince
Planning -No consultation to barangay prior issuance of Claus)
and tax declaration - CHARMP 2, DAR, NGP-
Zoning - None implementation of NIPAS ACT, other DENR, OPAPP, NIA
Programs national and local ordinances covered area
- Abandoned rice fields - PLGU, MLGUs, BLGUs
b. Bio- - Rich in biodiversity and - Extinction of “ Ginga, Dojo, Batikul, Dolog, interventions on RT and -Introduction of Industrial
diversity natural resources/ spots Aguudong” cultural conservations trees
Restorati - Organic/ traditional - Decline/extinction of wild animals - UNESCO inscribed as -Occurrence of
on and farming still practiced - Unregulated extraction of indigenous fauna WHS, and Philippines only earthworm, golden kuhol,
Conserva - Heirloom rice still and flora GIAHS Area “kiwit” of the Japanese Ill
tion being planted - Potential natural and man- that damages the rice
Program made landscapes and terraces
resources as additional - Increasing population
c. Communi - Intact watershed - Deforestation tourist destinations - Introduction of non-
ty-based - All year round - Practice of Kaingin System - Presence of Historical endemic trees
Forest availability of water - Forest Denudation Areas as tourist destination - Conversion of forest
Manage - Favourable climate - Forest fires specially during summer - Influx of foreign and local land into commercial and
ment condition - Introduction of non-endemic tree species visitors Agri land
Program - Conversion of forest land into agri-land - Presence of culture
- Less observance of ‘Pinugo’ system bearers
- Unfunctional barangay nurseries - Availability of indigenous
-Lack of knowledge of indigenous forest products, organic products
management practices of younger generation for food processing, the
d. Hazard - Active and resourceful - Abandonment of traditional rice varieties heirloom rice for export - Road widening- excess
Manage leaders - Rice production not economically feasible - Yearly celebration of soil dumped at the
ment - Presence of cultural - Lack of knowledge of traditional rice cycle cultural festivals Irrigation and Rice
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values and practices - Lack of implementation of solid waste - Presence of organized Terraces
- Availability of LGU management and strengthen POs and - Intensive use of
Funds for project - Hesitancy in implementing the BDRRMP ADSDPP, community pesticides and
counterpart (Brgy. Disaster Risk Reduction Mgmt. elders and officials insecticides in the Rice
- Peaceful community Program) - Intact watershed with Terraces areas
- Existence of updated -Hazard maps not prepared abundant water supply all - Illegal logging
BDPs, MDPs, PDPs, -Extraction of natural resources without year round in the RTs - Natural Calamity
policies and ordinances consultation from the community - Practice of agricultural - Unregulated hunting
- Improved road and Forest land indigenous
conditions management systems and
SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPONENT practices
a. Cultural - Existence of One - Loss/ diminishing cultural values - Intact Bayanihan/ Dang-a/ - Effect of Christianity
Products & town one product - No interest of young people to learn Ub-bu system - Negative influence of
Organizatio - Tinawon Rice and - Expensive cultural activities - Continuous planting of Tourists
n other organic products - Old/ few indigenous holders Tinawon Rice in the RTs - Changing moral values
developed and - Cultural practices are not documented - Presence of small related to agricultural,
processed - Decreasing numbers of culture bearers entrepreneurs for Ifugao social and cultural
- Presence of active - Insufficient fund for Agri-infra Support products practices and activities.
organizations in the - Aged farmers - Presence of mini-hydro -
community - Very low ROI power plant
- DTI accredited -Poor management of the ‘Pinugo’ - Presence of government
Ifugao entrepreneurs - Tinawon rice is mostly for food consumption programs on agricultural
on Woodcarvings, enhancement
handicrafts, local - Government agencies,
processed products line stakeholders- private,
- Government support NGOs, UN Agencies
for Ifugao livelihood invested funds for RT
trainings and start up conservation projects
capita
b. Establishm - Continuing program - Diminishing of indigenous knowledge - Lack of Government

ent of on School of Living - Less importance given to the preservation policies toward
Transfer Traditions and establishment of SLTS mainstreaming cultural
Program - Indigenous - No strict implementation of ordinance in knowledge transfer in
Knowledge transfer planting formal education curricula
inclusion to DepEd - Limited schools established for living and other developmental
curriculum traditions programs
- Presence of a - Revivals and enhancement of cultural values
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specialized school of - Scarcity of knowledge holders

living tradition located
at Gohang National
High School, Gohang,
Banaue.
- Presence of culture
bearers/ knowledge
holders
- Presence of skilled
blacksmith men
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMPONENT
a. Enhancem - Available resources - Low production of agricultural products - Infestation of Kiwit,
ent of for product - Inadequate sustainable livelihood for IRT Kuhol, earthworm
Agricultural development farmers - Commercialization of
Productivity - Available skills that - Out-migration of farmers to other places culture
can be tapped - Non-imposition of ordinances affecting
agriculture
- Lack of capacity building to stakeholders
- Younger generation do not practice/are not
interested in traditional rice farming
- Not functional CAWASAs
a. Community - Tons of Tinawon rice - Low yield of tinawon - Introduction of HYVs
-based exported to cities and - Planting season not followed
Agri- even abroad thru Rice - Labor-intensive and costly
industry Inc. - Refusal of young generation to go work in
Program - Promotion of Rice- the rice fields
Cycle-Tour, trekking - Inadequate agri-livelihood machines/food
and viewing processing facilities
- Presence of
Accredited Tour
Guides
- Enhancement of
Local product
b. Sustainable - Presence of Natural - Lack of marketing outlets -
Tourism and manmade - Low return of investment of Agri-base
Developme landscape; Rice products
nt Terraces, waterfalls, - Decrease production of indigenous products
mountains, lakes and - Lack of tourism manpower in promoting
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the like prospect tourist spot

- Presence of potential - Many potential tourist spots not developed
tourist destinations - Lack of accommodation facilities in other
- Celebration of heritage areas, view decks, decent
Cultural Activities; recreational facilities, decent restrooms along
Gotad ad Ifugao, the highways and other tourist facilities
Kulpi, Bakle, Lenong, - Not in-placed local tourism policies
Victory Day and the - Need for linkaging of WHS
like
SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT

A. Infrastructu - Accessibility of major - Need for more road improvements
re Support tourist destinations - Lack of post-harvest facilities
Program - Agri-tourism - Lack of CIS, FMRs, Tramlines
infrastructure projects
funded and
implemented
b. Institutional - PO’s organized only for fund accessing - Negative effect of
Developme - Need for local policies on IRT conservation tourism
nt - Need for more investments/funding for IRT - Commercialization of
practices
- Weak marketing
linkages
c. Buffer Zone - Inappropriate infrastructures

Developme - No infrastructure guidelines
nt Program - Need for a more focused reforestation
program
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Diagram 7: PROBLEM TREE
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Diagram 8: OBJECTIVE TREE
Conserved
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3. DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES AND POTENTIALS
 Rich Biodiversity and Relatively Preserved Forest Resources
Compared to other provinces, Ifugao still has relatively intact forest resources like timber,
useful vines, wildlife, medicinal plants and other forest treasures coupled with very rich
indigenous tree species and animals endemic to the province. The system for forest
preservation which is “muyung/pinugo” is still being practiced which is very important in rice
terraces conservation.
 Favorable Conditions for Agricultural Development and Abundant Water Resources
Ifugao is endowed with natural conditions highly conducive for agriculture. It has fertile
agricultural lands and is blessed with a temperate climate that makes possible the production of
rice, corn, various vegetables, fruits and other high-value crops such as cut flowers, coffee and
legumes. The province also has abundant water resources which is very vital in rice terraces
preservation. These water resources like streams, rivers and springs that flow ceaselessly year
round may be tapped and harnessed to produce energy, irrigate agricultural lands and provide
water supply for domestic and commercial uses.
 Positive Community Values of the People, Intact Cultural Values and Practices and
Willingness to Preserve the Rice Terraces
As a people, the Ifugaos are a hardworking and resilient lot. One enduring manifestation of
these traits is the Ifugao rice terraces, which is proof of their ability to survive and adapt to
difficult and hostile environments. In addition, they are hospitable, cooperative and willing to
improve their lives. These positive values are necessary in the restoration and conservation
efforts since sustained cultivation of the rice terraces demands a lot of physical labor. It is also
evident in the rice terraces communities that they still have relatively intact cultural grounding
even with the influence of modernization. A significant number of rice terraces owners and
farmers continue to maintain the rice terraces. Cultural values and practices like
“baddang/ubbu”, “dang-a” and “bakle” are still being practiced that contributes a lot to the
sustained cultivation of the rice terraces.
 Existence of Indigenous Knowledge on Sustainable Agriculture and Natural

Resources Management
Indigenous knowledge on farming like the rice calendar, organic farming practices, choosing
plant varieties that are more resilient to strong winds and flooding, drying systems and other
traditional knowledge are still being practiced today. Rice in the rice terraces is organically
grown and is gaining national and international attention as a high value organic crop. Natural
resources management through the “muyung” system ensures the watersheds that provide
water for irrigating the rice terraces.
 Ifugao Rice Terraces as an International Tourist Attraction
Ifugao is considered as one of the international tourist destinations in the country. Aside
from the Rice Terraces in Banaue, Mayoyao, Kiangan and Hungduan, the province also boasts
of other attractions such as historical sites, natural attractions like hot springs, rivers and lakes,
caves and a rich and unique culture. Its recognition as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO
boosts its potentials for world-class tourism and a very promising tourism industry.
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 Existing Documentation and Studies on the Rice Terraces and Free Advertisements
The rice terraces being world famous gained attention from international and national
agencies, private individuals, non-government organizations and the academe. Research,
studies and documentations were done including the physical landscape, culture, resources and
issues that go with it and can be used as references for development efforts in rice terraces
preservation.
 LGUs Commitment to Restore and Preserve the Rice Terraces
Local government units in the province at all levels have taken an active role in rice terraces
restoration and preservation. At the PLGU level, the Ifugao Cultural Heritage Office was
created to ensure the quality implementation of conservation of tangible and intangible heritage.
Funding for restoration has also been allotted by the PLGU, MLGUs and BLGUs concerned
aside from funding projects on cultural development. At present, income from the Ambangal
Mini-Hydro Power Plant owned and managed by the PLGU is exclusively being used for rice
terraces conservation project.
4. DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
 Recognition of the Rice Terraces as a World Heritage Site
UNESCO recognized the Ifugao Rice Terraces as a world heritage site with the inscription
“A Living Cultural Landscape”. As such the province stands to gain in terms of attention and
assistance of national government and international organizations in the preservation and
enhancement of its rice terraces and unique culture. In 2012, the Rice Terraces were certified
as no longer in the list of World Heritage Sites in danger.
 Recognition of the Rice Terraces as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Site
The Food and Agriculture Organization have listed the Ifugao Rice Terraces as the only
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) site in the country. According to Food
and Agriculture Organization (FAO), “these ingenious agri-cultural systems reflect the evolution
of humankind, the diversity of its knowledge, and its profound relationship with nature. These
systems have resulted not only in outstanding landscapes, maintenance and adaptation of
globally significant agricultural biodiversity, indigenous knowledge systems and resilient
ecosystems, but, above all, in the sustained provision of multiple goods and services, food and
livelihood security for millions of poor and small farmers.”
FAO said that the continued existence and viability of the rice terraces is a manifestation of
strong culture-nature connections, marvelous engineering systems, innovation and determined
spirit of the Ifugaos to maximize use of the mountainous lands for food production.
 Support from National and International Organizations and Other Stakeholders on

Rice Terraces Conservation
The existence of various funding sources like the national government, multilateral and
bilateral sources and private organizations presents an opportunity for the province to access
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said resources to boost its financial resources. In addition to these funding sources, there are
also available appropriate technology packages in research centers and the academe which the
province can avail of for its rice terraces preservation and cultural development efforts.
Also, there is an increasing number of Ifugaos who have migrated abroad and, for sure, still
carry the pride of being an Ifugao and as such are potential donors for programs like “Adopt a
Rice Field Program” and other restoration and preservation rice terraces activities.
 Increasing Demand for Organic Agricultural Products and Indigenous Products from
Off-Farm Activities
With the global trend for preference of health foods, organic agricultural products are
becoming in demand. This presents a big opportunity for rice terraces farmers for increasing
income from native rice production as rice farming in the upland rice terraces is organic in
nature.
 IPRA LAW
IPRA Law provides the Ifugaos land tenurial rights where titles of lands can be acquired. Its
implementation would benefit rice terraces farmers as it allows indigenous practices including
land ownership. This serves as a motivation for preserving the Ifugao’s rich and unique culture.
B. VISION, MISSION, GENERAL OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
1. Vision:
The Ifugao Rice Terraces remains a living cultural heritage of humanity and a tourism
resource serving as a source of pride, identity, and socio-economic well-being of the Ifugao, the
Filipino and international community managed in harmony with culture and nature.”
2. Mission:
Develop the capabilities and resources of Ifugao Rice Terraces communities to effectively
harness efforts to ensure the preservation and conservation of the Ifugao rice terraces
ecosystem and culture supported by municipal and barangay local government units, national
government agencies and all other concerned private organizations and individuals, national
and international sectors.
3. General Objectives:
Within the span of 10 years covering the plan implementation period of 2015-2024, the
updated master plan shall provide overall framework, direction and strategies to address the
various issues and concerns confronting the Ifugao Rice Terraces and reverse its deterioration
towards the conservation of the Ifugao Rice Terraces.
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Particularly, the master plan shall focus on implementing major programs specially
designed to arrest the deterioration of the essential aspects of the rice terraces to achieve the
sundry complimentary development objectives. These include:
1. Ensuring a balanced ecosystem through biodiversity conservation, watershed
enrichment, regulation of land use conversion and delineation of expansion areas, and
empowering rice terraces communities to become resilient;
2. Ensuring sufficient income of the rice terraces farmers by strengthening product
development and marketing, and enhancing economic activities in the terraces areas;
3. Restoring and sustaining the rice terraces through conservation of positive cultural
practices, enhancement of knowledge on cultural heritage, and thorough implementation
of cultural education and promotional interventions; and,
4. Providing adequate support to the rice terraces conservation in terms of sufficient
financial, technical, infrastructure and institutional support, approval and implementation
of relevant and appropriate interventions, and establishment of a rice terraces database
system.
4. Strategies:
The objectives are further translated into specific programs and activities to address
the identified various development challenges vis-à-vis the rice terraces conservation, to wit:
a. Bio-Physical Component – The bio-physical aspect of the rice terraces pertains to its
ecosystem which is comprised of the land, bodies of water, and forest, wildlife, aquatic
and biodiversity resources. The program components include:
a.1. Biodiversity Restoration and Conservation Program
Strategies/Inputs:
 Inventory and Assessment of Forest/Muyung Owners and Terraces Flora and

Fauna
 Germplasm Collection and Preservation
 Plan Preparation and Implementation
 Research and Capability Building
 Utilization of Flora and Fauna for Sustainable Agriculture and Eco-tourism
 Regulation and Quarantine Services
 Protection and Law Enforcement
 Climate Change Adaptation
 Plant Matching
 Monitoring and Evaluation
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a.2. Community-based Forest Management Program
Strategies/Inputs:
 Social Preparation
 Nursery Establishment
 Site validation, survey and mapping
 Reforestation
 Agro-forestry
 Forest Enrichment
 Provision of Technical Assistance
a.3. Community-based Land Use Planning and Zoning Implementation Program
Strategies/Inputs:
 Policy and technical support and IEC

 Community-Based Land Use and Zoning Ordinance Formulation-Workshops
 Capacity Building for Implementation of Community Land Use Plans and Zoning
Ordinances
a.4 Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Climate-Change Adaptation in the Rice
Terraces Communities
Strategies/Inputs:
 Disaster Risk Reduction Mitigation and Preparedness Program in Rice Terraces
Areas
 Delineation and Stabilization of Hazard Zones
 Crop Resiliency Program
 Indigenous Aqua-food Species Revitalization
b. Socio-Cultural Component – This aspect of the rice terraces encompasses the

tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the rice terraces, and other cultural arts.
b.1. Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Cultural Development
Strategies/Inputs:
 Cultural events and product development and marketing

 Indigenous Knowledge Transfer Program Establishment
 Agricultural Productivity Enhancement
 Indigenous Knowledge Mainstreaming in formal education and development
agencies
 Database System Development
 Cultural Mapping
 IEC and Advocacy Program
 Stakeholders Capability Building
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b.2. Institutional Development
Strategies/Inputs:
 Community organizing and capability building

 Institutionalization of the rice terraces restoration and conservation, and cultural
heritage preservation programs
 Policy development and advocacy
 Capability building and empowerment
c. Support System Component – This refers to the establishment of a sustainable

development network to give support and strengthen the holistic conservation of the rice
terraces and culture through the implementation of complementary development
programs.
c.1. Community-based Agri-Industry Program
Strategies/Inputs:
 Product development and marketing

 Organic agriculture and productivity improvement program
 Research and capability building
c.2. Sustainable Tourism Development Program
Strategies/Inputs:
 Tourism Product Development

 Site Development
 Policy Development and Institutionalization
 World Heritage Sites Network
 Tourism Education, Research and Development
c.3. Resource Mobilization and Institutionalization Program
c.4. Infrastructure Support Program
Strategies/Inputs:
 Tourism Infrastructure Development

 Technical Assistance for Infrastructure Development
 Construction and Rehabilitation of CIS
 Restoration of Abandoned and Collapsed Rice Terraces Stonewalls
 Other Infrastructure Programs
 Project Programming and Preparation
 Project Implementation
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c.5. Buffer Zones Development program
Strategies/Inputs:
 Identification and Improvement of Primary or Critical Watersheds in the Buffer

Zones as component of the Core Zone Conservation Approaches
 Identification of a Plantation Area for Timber Tree Propagation
 Development Program for the Non-World Heritage Municipalities as Service and
Commercial Centers, Industrial Areas and Major Agricultural Production Areas
 Rice Terraces and Cultural Preservation Programs for the Buffer Zones
c.6. Monitoring and Evaluation
Strategies/Inputs:
 Social Validation
 Technical Evaluation
 Consultation Meetings
 Midterm Review
 Final Evaluation
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C. PROGRAM COMPONENTS
C.1 BIO-PHYSICAL COMPONENT
C.1.1. BIO-DIVERSITY RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Rationale
Biodiversity or biological diversity is the variety of all species on earth. It is the different
plants, animals and micro-organisms, their genes, and the terrestrial forest, and freshwater
ecosystems of which they are a part. Biodiversity is both essential for our existence and
intrinsically valuable in its own right. This is because biodiversity provides the fundamental
blocks for the many goods and services a healthy environment provides. These includes things
that are fundamental to our health, like clean air, fresh water and food products, as well as the
many other products such as timber and fiber.
In Ifugao, the rich indigenous biodiversity resources such as flora and fauna, e.g.:
“ginga”, “batikul”, “dolog”, “aggudung”, “yuyu”, “kulippo”, and other indigenous plants, animals
and trees are going extinct due to human activities. Other reasons are caused by accidental
introduction of non-endemic and destructive species such as “kiwit”, golden “kohol”, earthworm”
and other destructive species that destroy biodiversity. Pollution of rivers and creeks caused by
poor solid waste management attributed to the loss of aquatic animals.
The practice of conventional farming, like application of inorganic fertilizers, pesticides,

insecticides, introduction of varieties/seeds treated with GMO, the slash and burn farming
(“kaingin”), is a bigger contributor to the destruction of ecosystem. Thus, the traditional farming
and forestry practices of “inalahan”,” muyung”, “payo”, agro-forestry, “ubbu”, selective timber
harvesting of the Ifugao indigenous communities are vanishing together with the natural
resources. A biodiversity restoration and conservation program built on the traditional agro-
forestry system of the Ifugaos is what it takes to respond to the problem.
General Objective:
To sustain the viability of the Ifugao Rice Terraces through Biodiversity Conservation
utilizing indigenous knowledge systems.
Specific Objectives:
 To restore endangered species and protect endemic species from extinction and gene
pollution;
 To prepare and implement Biodiversity restoration and Conservation Plan built on traditional
agro-forestry management system of the Ifugaos;
 To utilize judiciously precious biological resources for alternative sources of income;
 To develop policies and measures in the regulation of Bio-piracy and entry of exotic species;
 To identify and maintain protected areas such as parks, wildlife and fish sanctuaries,
medicinal and aromatic species, and others;
 To introduce organic farming to conventional farmers; and,
 To enhance technical and managerial capabilities of all stakeholders.
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Program Components
 Inventory and Assessment of Forest/Muyong Owners and Terraces Flora and Fauna
This component includes the surveying, describing, characterization, sorting, cataloguing,

quantifying and mapping of entities such as genes, individuals, populations, species, habitats
ecosystems or their components, and the synthesis of the resulting data and information for the
analysis of the patterns and processes. Our awareness/learning on all forest and terraces flora
and fauna will contribute to the conservation and management of the resources for present and
future generations.
 Germplasm Collection and Preservation
Collection and preservation of germplasm samples in gene banks and natural habitats
ensures a sustainable source of materials for breeding purposes, restoration and multiplication
of endangered species and enhancement of existing endemic species.
 Plan Preparation and Implementation
Refers to the actual preparation, smooth implementation of Biodiversity Restoration and

Conservation Program consistent to National Laws, ie: NIPAS ACT, Clean Air Act, RA 9003-
Solid Waste Management.
Researchable areas might arise during the implementation of this program that needs to be
addressed immediately. This component also includes the packaging of technologies and
effective management strategies for the conservation of biodiversity resources, enhancement of
technical and managerial skills of all stakeholders, conduct trainings on organic farming for new
farmers’ organizations, strengthening trained organic producers, and application of organic
farming practices through farmers’ field school on rice, vegetables, and animals.
 Utilization of Flora and Fauna for Sustainable Agriculture and Eco-tourism
The economy of the small communities is driven by the use of indigenous species in
industries such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries and pharmaceutical products, etc. Aromatic
plants are used for industrial products, and fishes are used for aquariums and other uses. The
relative number of species put to use by humans is still small, yet the potential for other species
to make a comparable economic contribution is enormous. Hence, this component will endeavor
to develop and utilize wildlife/biodiversity resources into viable income-generating
activities/enterprises that are supportive to sustainable agriculture and eco-tourism development
of the province
 Regulation and Quarantine Services
This component will look primarily on the formulation and enforcement of regulation and
quarantine policies for the entry of non-endemic and destructive species in order to protect
indigenous and endangered species.
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Stakeholders/Muyong owners are the drivers and frontliners in the protection of the
biodiversity areas. Thus, mandatory creation of ENRO & MENRO shall be undertaken, to strictly
supervise and implement forest laws and regulations.
Delineation of biodiversity areas within the heritage sites shall be undertaken observing
Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CLUPs) to quantify seedlings to be planted in the areas.
These biodiversity areas will serve as carbon sequestration as one (1) hectare biodiversity area
converts seven tons of carbon dioxide per day into oxygen that is essential to human beings.
 Plant Matching
Indigenous seedlings will be planted in the rice terraces areas to determine their suitability
before they will be propagated and planted to the rice terraces watershed areas to ensure 85%
survival rate. Likewise, exotic species like Gmelina and Mahogany will be propagated and used
to enrich the watersheds or woodlots to address the felt needs of farmers for construction
materials.

Monitoring shall be undertaken by various stakeholder-agencies with mandates on
Environmental integrity like Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),
Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Education (DEP-ED), Department of Agrarian
Reform (DAR), and the Local Government Units (LGUs), to ensure proper implementation of the
project.
C.1.2. COMMUNITY-BASED FOREST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Rationale
The Ifugao people have a strong history of sustainable forest management system they
used in utilizing their private woodlots. Their indigenous knowledge systems on forest
management are deeply intertwined with agricultural farming in the rice terraces since Ifugao
woodlots are parts of the rice terraces’ complex eco-system, and can be glimpsed in Ifugao
folklores and chants. The watersheds, located above the rice terraces, provide irrigation water
channeled to the rice paddies below using bamboo aqueducts. The traditional forest
management practices of the Ifugaos have helped sustained the Ifugao Rice Terraces and its
ecosystem for centuries. Consequently, the erosion of the Ifugao traditional forest management
system has adversely impacted on the ecology of the rice fields. The inadequate irrigation water
has resulted to dried-up rice paddies and, eventually, abandonment of many rice fields and
conversion of some into other land uses in order to make the land productive to sustain
domestic needs.
The increasing growth in population, on the other hand, made land expansion inevitable.
People continue to encroach into the forests converting them into residential, vegetable gardens
and other land uses, thereby destroying a significant portion of the Ifugao forestland and
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causing ecological imbalance as many vital forest resources have vanished and wildlife species
depleted and endangered. Likewise, unregulated/illegal logging and indiscriminate felling of old
growth trees for lumber needs have caused the watersheds to dwindle. This weakened the
forests’ capacity to produce and provide water for domestic and irrigation uses. With most of
the old growth trees harvested and nothing to absorb and holdup water run-off during heavy
downpours, it is no surprise soil erosion becomes rampant in the terraces areas. The traditional
forest management system of the Ifugaos is an essential element in the rehabilitation equation if
we are to arrive to the right interventions to preserve the rice terraces’ watersheds. It is,
therefore, crucial to revive and integrate in the LGUs’ comprehensive development plans,
particularly the best traditional forest management practices that are doable in today’s modern
time and acceptable to both the younger and older generations in the rice terraces communities.
The local authorities need to initiate measures, guidelines and policies to control the utilization
of forest reserves/watersheds, and for the community people to be dedicated in the
development, protection, conservation and maintenance of their watersheds. After all, as
environmentalists say, everybody lives in the watershed.
General Objective:
To enhance environmental protection and conservation in the rice terraces areas
 To maintain and ensure sufficient water supply in the terraces areas through implementation
of CBFM projects;
 To empower land owners in the terraces areas as partners in the implementation of CBFM
projects as livelihood projects and contribute to disaster risk reduction and mitigation efforts;
and
 To implement biodiversity development projects related to Community Based Forest
Management program.
Project Component:
 Social Preparation
Massive IEC, community meetings and capacity building related to the project be conducted
at the community level and the necessary community organizations in place.
 Nursery Establishment
In selecting the site for nursery, some criteria should be considered like water supply, size of
the nursery, topography, accessibility, species to be produced and the number of seedlings to
be handled.
 Site validation, survey and mapping
Prior to plantation establishment, proposed sites must be validated for its suitable purposes.
Survey and mapping takes place to determine the boundaries between plantations.
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 Reforestation
This component is directed at the moderately eroded areas approximated at 9,038.00

hectares using the community–based strategy. Preference seedlings to be planted are the
indigenous forest tree species. These programs includes the National Greening Program
(NGP), Forest Management Program (FMP), Integrated National Resource Management
Program (INREMP), Second Cordillera Highland Agricultural Resource Management Project
(CHARMP2) being implemented by DENR , DA, the local government units, and community
people.
 Agro-forestry
This component is directed at the moderately eroded areas approximated at 1,995.00

hectares. This is the most viable land use for cultivated upland. It involves the raising of woody
perennials with agricultural crops. Efficient soil conservation measures, such as, intercropping,
relay cropping, and hedgerows planting, must be included in the design. Coffee, betel nut, rattan
and other high value crops could be utilized.
 Forest Enrichment
Enrichment of at least 100 hectares with different rattan species or other forest tree species
will be undertaken under this project component. Rattan, in combination with fast growing tree
species, offers a promising potential in search for a compatible scheme to ensure ecological
balance in a rapidly depleting forest ecosystems. It will also increase forest cover and eventually
augment the dwindling rattan supply from the natural forest, and at the same time augment
income of farmers.
Muyong owners or the stakeholders are responsible in the protection of “muyong” areas.
They are obliged to abide with the forestry laws, rules and regulations pertaining to CBFM
programs.
 Provision of Technical Assistance
While the stakeholders possess traditional techniques for upland farming and plantation
management, technical assistance should not be limited to the conduct of seminars and
trainings held at distant venues and limited to a select few. This should be conducted within the
areas covered, and should be done regularly to encourage the stakeholders to remain within the
project in the long term.
 Monitoring and evaluation
Monitoring and evaluation should be conducted in a regular manner/schedule to determine

whether the methods being used are effective enough in addressing the problems affecting the
rice terraces’ ecosystem, and make changes or adjustments where the methods are not
responsive to the issues and concerns at hand. A technical working group (TWG) from the
different stakeholders concerned should be organized to do the monitoring and evaluation
activities.
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C.1.3. COMMUNITY-BASED LAND USE PLANNING AND ZONING IMPLEMENTATION

PROGRAM
Rationale:
With a great understanding of the natural environment, the Ifugao forebears were able to
convert the mountains into a life-system involving land use management properly delineating
settlements, protected areas, production areas and built-infrastructures like small irrigation
systems. This understanding and knowledge made possible the existence of the rice terraces.
Traditional land use management in the Ifugao communities is a vital factor in the continued
functionality of the rice terraces. The “muyung” or the protected production areas, the “payo”
and the “habal/uma” or production areas, the “boble” or the settlement areas, the
“dolya/agidayan” or the buffer zones and the irrigation and water distribution systems comprised
the traditional land use system in rice terraces communities. This system has gained world
acclaim as a living cultural landscape of outstanding universal value exemplifying the Ifugao
indigenous physical planning and community land use management system.
The principle of containing development in land use is highly recognized in traditional

land use management. The Ifugao already had been applying the concept of containing
development and minimizing human activity on land cover through what is known in modern
planning as “greenbelts” (Guimbatan: 2003).
With the increasing population and the demand for built-up and infrastructure areas
increasing, traditional land use management was somehow altered to give way to modern
needs exerting pressure on the rice terraces’ fragile ecosystem.
A solid grounding and understanding of the indigenous knowledge systems developed

around the terraces is important in any restoration and preservation effort in view of the influx of
modern knowledge/technology that erodes indigenous knowledge especially among the young
generations. Also necessary is identifying protected areas and preserving the rice terraces as
protected production areas through zoning considering indigenous land systems at hand.
The Local Government Code only requires municipalities/cities and provinces to prepare
their land use plans, however, in the community level, land use plans that are easy to
understand and are implementable by the barangay local government officials and community
stakeholders are needed, and the policy governing land use in rice terraces communities should
be built on indigenous knowledge systems. Moreover, being an international heritage icon,
international standards to preserve the authentic value of the rice terraces have to be
considered.
General Objective
To preserve the rice terraces through proper delineation of the use of the land identifying
protected rice terraces production areas.
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Specific Objectives
 Advocate the concept of community land use management to community members

especially rice terraces owners;
 Prepare community land use plans for rice terraces areas that are non-world heritage
sites;
 Enact zoning ordinances for rice terrace communities with no zoning ordinances;
 Assess the implementation of community-based land use plans and come-up with
recommendations for the updating of land-use plans; and,
 Implement zoning laws.
Program Components
 Policy and Technical Support and IEC
Policy support will include the provision of the general land use framework integrating rice
terraces conservation considering international standards and indigenous knowledge and
culture in the municipal comprehensive land use plans (CLUPs) of the municipalities and in the
provincial development and physical framework plan (PDPFP) of the provincial government.
Technical support shall be provided by the Provincial Government and the Municipal
Governments and other concerned agencies in the assessment, preparation and/or updating of
community land use plans and barangay zoning ordinances. Technical support shall also
include monitoring of the implementation of community land use plans.
Information education campaigns shall focus on advocating the importance of community land
use management to community members, especially to the rice terraces owners, and soliciting
support and implementation of zoning laws.
 Community-Based Land Use and Zoning Ordinance Formulation-Workshops
Assessment workshops shall be scheduled in world heritage sites with community land use
plans and/or zoning ordinances. For non-world heritage sites, preparation of community land
use plans shall be done with the enactment of community zoning ordinances to implement the
land use plans. Full participation of all community stakeholders shall be encouraged in all
phases of the planning process from assessment, needs analysis, setting of spatial policies to
the crafting and approval of the zoning ordinance.
 Capacity Building for Implementation of Community Land Use Plans and Zoning
Ordinances
Capacity building which includes orientations and trainings, mechanisms for implementing
zoning ordinances like designating protected areas, partnerships and negotiating skills and
necessary support for implementing zoning ordinances shall be done. Indigenous knowledge
experts in the community shall be tapped to ensure indigenous knowledge and systems are
embedded in capacity building activities.
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Program Management
Management of the program shall be spearheaded by the Provincial Government

through a technical working group (TWG) to be organized to implement the program. The TWG
shall be comprised by technical personnel from the PPDO, ICHO, PAENRO, Provincial
Engineering Office (PEO), National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP), Department of
Interior and Local Government (DILG), Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office
(PENRO), National Irrigation Administration (NIA), and the Tourism Division. Counterpart
structures from concerned municipalities shall also be organized.
C.1.4. DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE-CHANGE

ADAPTATION PROGRAM IN THE RICE TERRACES COMMUNITIES
Rationale
The Province of Ifugao, in its geographical location as a land locked province, is highly
susceptible to natural disasters. PAG-ASA in their study cited the province as top 3 in provinces
prone to rainfall change, top 3 in typhoons, top 20 in temperature increase and top 3 in all
weather-related risks. Hydrometeorologic hazards are the events that have the most significant
economic damage to the province such as rain-induced landslide caused by successive
typhoons. It is also highly susceptible to floods and earthquakes, or even El Niño phenomena,
making it one of the most disaster prone provinces in the region.
Disaster susceptibility of the province was compounded by denudation and intensive

land use activities. Direct human impact contributed to the condition such as inappropriate
farming practices, road construction and other massive equipment supported earthwork
activities, particularly in steeply sloping areas leading to the siltation of major rivers and
destruction of valuable farmlands, environmental degradation and the increasing risk of
environmental disasters. The areas highly susceptible to crop production by rain-induced
landslide are actually rice terraces areas and are world heritage sites. Moreover, based on
Rapid Earthquake Damage Assessment System (REDAS) scenario simulations, Ifugao has 16
epicenters (fig.15) which are based in different seismic historical events, and one major fault line
traversing the province which is the “digdig fault”. The presence of this active fault and
epicenters within the province may reactivate and will amplify ground shaking, earthquake-
induced landslide as well as earthquake-induced liquefaction. The “digdig fault line” could be
very hazardous as it is situated within the province particularly on the western side and
traverses the municipalities of Tinoc, Banaue, Hungduan and Asipulo, which all have rice
terraces.
Climate change, especially the increase in temperature, rapid changes in rainfall and
changing weather patterns, directly impacts upland agriculture and thus affects the production of
rice in the rice terraces communities. Also, climate change’s impacts on drought, landslides,
floods, pests and diseases and stronger winds can greatly affect the preservation of the rice
terraces. It is, therefore, vital to integrate indigenous knowledge system into disaster
management and climate change adaptation measures taking into consideration the time-tested
and proven knowledge of local farmers on what particular plant varieties are more resilient to
hot or cold weather and pests, and on the particular crops to be planted at a particular time of
the year to ensure greater production. Thus, the preservation of the rice terraces necessarily
calls for the establishment of a program on disaster risk reduction and climate change
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adaptation strategies that would at least mitigate damaging effects of hazards and climate
change in the rice terraces.
General Objective:
To formulate mitigation measures to minimize the damaging effects of natural and man-
made hazards, and climate change impacts on the rice terraces communities. It shall include
disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation strategies in agricultural development in
rice terraces areas.
 To make functional community disaster-risk reduction councils including in-placed disaster

risk reduction management plans and policies;
 To implement mitigating measures, especially in the implementation of infrastructure
projects in the rice terraces communities; and,
 To ensure that agricultural development projects are in line with climate change adaptation
strategies (international standards i.e. UNESCO on infrastructure guidelines).
Program Components
 Disaster Risk Reduction Mitigation and Preparedness Program in Rice Terraces Areas
This program shall include the following:
 Risk Assessment of Hydro-meteorological (landslide and flooding) and geological

hazards (earthquake-induced landslide and ground shaking) in rice terraces
communities;
 Integration of Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation (DRRM) in community
development plans and/or in the community land use plans;
 Construction of mitigating measures in rice terraces areas susceptible to
landslide and flooding;
 Conduct trainings on disaster preparedness and response, search, rescue and
retrieval operations to members of the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and
Mitigation Council (BDRRMC);
 Development and institutionalization of an early warning system in the BDRRMC
especially for incoming strong winds, strong rains, projections of drought,
flooding and other hazards, to include procurement of equipment for early
warning;
 Screening and monitoring of new technologies and species and implementation
of containment measures;
 Strengthening of mechanical and vegetative measures in sloping farms;
 Conduct of education campaigns for farmers at risk;
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 Delineation and Stabilization of Hazard Zones
This program shall be implemented in line with the community land use planning and
zoning where hazard areas in rice terraces communities shall be identified, delineated and
mapped. Stabilization measures should be incorporated in the restoration projects
especially in rice terraces areas highly susceptible to landslides. Other infrastructure
projects like irrigation systems, farm to market roads and pathways shall incorporate hazard
mitigation strategies in the design and construction.
 Crop Resiliency Program
This includes the use of improved rice strain (indigenous rice species), dissemination of
knowledge or studies conducted by DA and other agencies on appropriate Climate Change
technologies on farming and exploring crop insurance, especially for rice terraces production
areas highly exposed to landslide or water run-off. This shall also dwell on the propagation
of indigenous fruit tree species, especially indigenous trees that have long showed resiliency
and compatibility in Ifugao despite climate changes, establishment of seed banks in flood
prone agricultural areas, and establishment of a system for pest and disease outbreak
forecasting and early warning.
 Indigenous Aqua-food Species Revitalization
The introduction of foreign species, changing weather patterns and cropping seasons
have brought indigenous aquatic food species on the brink of extinction. As a strategy for
food security, the project shall focus on revitalizing aqua food species indigenous to the rice
terraces areas to help enhance the rice terraces’ ecological balance.
Program Management
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Office (PDRRMO) shall take the
lead in the implementation of this program including program coordination. The Provincial
Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Office (PAENRO) and the Municipal
Agriculture Offices (MAOs) in the 11 municipalities shall form the core of implementers. The
Ifugao Cultural Heritage Office (ICHO) shall be the lead in monitoring the program
implementation.
C.2. SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPONENT
C.2.1 INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Rationale
Over the course of history, traditional Ifugao communities have continued to rely heavily
on Indigenous Knowledge (IK) for survival, food security and protection of the environment. The
utilization of traditional knowledge accumulated through years of constant interaction and
experimentation with the environment have enabled the Ifugao Indigenous
Peoples/Communities to create the World Renowned Ifugao Rice Terraces, live in harmony with
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nature, conserve their natural resources, and sustain the environment that the present
generations now enjoy. What was considered backward and inferior is now rapidly gaining the
recognition of the international scientific community with the latter acknowledging the crucial role
and importance of Ifugao IK in sustainable development. Global, as well as, local efforts are
now geared at protecting and utilizing IK in poverty alleviation, food security, environmental
conservation, social and economic well-being of the local communities, and in natural disaster
management.
Indigenous Knowledge Systems continue to be practiced but mostly in the terraces

communities mainly for survival. Handed down from generation to generation, these IK systems
were utilized by the ancient Ifugaos to build rice terraces for food production wherever they
settled in Ifugao. The Ifugao Rice Terraces continues to exist today because of the IK that
continues to nurture and sustain it. Unfortunately, just like any other world heritage sites, the
Ifugao Rice Terraces is eroding rapidly as Ifugao continues to get its share of globalization and
modernization which have weakened the traditional knowledge that founded it. These IK
systems are not well documented and they stand in danger of being lost as its custodians are
passing away and with the younger generations preferring modern approach over IK. Viewing IK
as backward and non-profitable, the younger generations are indifferent and uninterested to
learn the traditional wisdom of their forebears much to the dismay of the few surviving
Traditional Knowledge Bearers. IK utilization in Ifugao continues to deteriorate under the
conditions of economic decline and environmental degradation. Consequently, many Ifugaos,
especially the younger generations and able-bodied are continuously leaving the terraces
communities in search for lucrative livelihoods in the urbanized town centers of Ifugao and
nearby provinces, metropolitans, and even abroad, contributing to the rapid deterioration of IK in
the province.
While the international community has recognized the vital role of Ifugao IK in
addressing global concerns, especially climate change and food security, the real challenge,
however, is in making the owners and managers of this IK – the Ifugaos – once again, accept
and make these traditional knowledge systems an integral part of their day-to-day life for
conservation to be truly realized. Conservation of these precious IK must have to start with the
Ifugao people before local and global communities’ campaign to conserve Ifugao IK becomes
successful. It is, hence, imperative that the Ifugao Rice Terraces stakeholders must commit to
actively implement sundry development interventions to protect, develop and transmit IK to the
younger generations before the few surviving IK Custodians will forever be gathered to their
forefathers.
General Objective:
To strengthen the utilization of intangible and tangible cultural heritage towards the
conservation of the Ifugao Rice Terraces.
 To foster strong cultural identity and national pride
Cultural identity and national pride shall be strengthened through the establishment of a
cultural regulatory board, development and promotion of cultural products,
institutionalization and development of festivals and events as tools for sustainable tourism
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and economic development, and establishment of functional cultural organizations in the

municipal and barangay levels.
 To document and publish indigenous knowledge systems, cultural arts and tangible cultural
heritage
This shall cover documentations (written and video documentaries) of the history of
Ifugao, it’s people, culture and land, indigenous knowledge systems and tangible cultural
heritage like the tinawon rice cycle, traditional agricultural practices, forest management
system, construction of terraced rice fields, stonewalling, stone-tiling, weaving, blacksmith,
woodcarving, types of Ifugao houses, traditional judicial system, Ifugao songs, chants,
dances, fables and stories, different traditional Ifugao attires, heirlooms and jewelries, and
other tangible cultural heritage of the Ifugaos.
 To develop and establish a cultural database system
This seeks for the development of not just a database system utilizing both conventional
and electronic storage and retrieval systems but more so, a software will be designed to
function as an Ifugao cultural e-library and virtual/e-museum.
 To develop Indigenous Knowledge Systems and tangible cultural heritage as a tool for
holistic development
This aims to develop IK and the rice terraces’ tangible aspect into viable and sustainable
enterprises which are supportive and implementative of cultural, environmental, and agricultural
conservation programs.
Program Components
 Cultural Events and Product Development and Marketing
This includes the development, marketing and promotion of Ifugao cultural products and
cultural events/festivals annually conducted in the provincial, municipal and barangay levels
as avenues in showcasing Ifugao arts, games, crafts and products. Through the “Ifugao
Certified Product” program of the Provincial Government, cultural products will be promoted
and marketed in the national and international market. The establishment of Cultural
Heritage Councils at all levels is also encouraged to develop policies and operational
guidelines in the implementation of both tangible and intangible heritage development
programs.
 IK Transfer Program Establishment
This includes the following activities:
1. Conduct of Schools of Living Tradition in the identified World Heritage Sites and Non-
World Heritage Sites. This is aimed at reviving the indigenous knowledge of the
community not only for tourism purposes, but as a way of transferring it to the younger
generation.
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2. Institutionalization of SLT in all schools and in the Municipal Local Government Units
and Barangay Local Government Units.
3. Conduct skills training on stonewalling and other traditional farming systems, crafts
making, theatrical and others
4. Establishment of a community learning center
5. Conduct of experiential learning for students
 Agricultural Productivity Enhancement
Enhancing the productivity of the rice terraces is necessary in motivating the farmers
to continue tilling and maintaining their rice fields, but it entails the employment of two
essential activity components, as follows:
1. Capability Building - Rice terraces farmers will be trained and equipped with necessary
knowledge and skills, particularly on organic farming and new and emerging
technologies that are doable and beneficial to upland farming.
2. Research and Development – This will explore beneficial uses of agricultural resources
to humans, animals and in enhancing soil fertility and agricultural productivity of the rice
terraces.
 Mainstreaming Indigenous Knowledge in Formal Education and Development

Agencies
Vital to the successful conservation of the Ifugao Rice Terraces is the integration of IK
systems into the operation process and procedures of development projects being
implemented in the rice terraces areas. It is, therefore, crucial to explore the possibility of
integrating indigenous knowledge with scientific/modern knowledge and emerging
technologies to make it more responsive to drastic environmental, economic and social
changes in the province, and help mainstream IK in the academia, and development
agencies/organizations, which this component will strive to achieve.
 Database System Development
This will basically focus on the development of a database system utilizing both
conventional and electronic storage and retrieval systems but more so, it will be a specially
and innovatively designed software which will function as an Ifugao cultural e-library and
virtual/e-museum.
 Cultural Mapping
This includes the preparation of a sketch map or topographic map using available data
or GPS to show the locations of rice terraces (world heritage and non-world heritage sites) in
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the province, as well as, determine and map out the following: areas where IK systems are
still being practiced, locations of surviving IK Holders, areas with SLTs, historical and
cultural sites, etc. Likewise, it will also endeavor to produce an inventory of existing tangible
and intangible cultural heritage.
 Information, Education and Campaign / Advocacy Program
Intensive information drive and advocacy will be undertaken to inform and re-educate
the Ifugaos, especially the youth and children about their unique Ifugao identity and positive
cultural practices or systems, with the end in view of instilling in them a positive attitude
toward their culture, influence positive change in their behavior toward traditional systems,
and, eventually, get them to actively support cultural development and rice terraces
conservation programs.
 Stakeholders’ Capability Building
It is crucial that stakeholders of the rice terraces are well equipped with the necessary
knowledge and skills to successfully conserve and safeguard the Ifugao culture and the rice
terraces. Hence, capability building and enhancement trainings, as well as, field exposures
shall be provided to capacitate and empower stakeholders in the implementation and
management of IK and cultural development programs and projects.
Program Management
The Ifugao Cultural Heritage Office will spearhead the implementation of this program
and shall take charge of the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all sub-programs,
projects and activities. It is responsible in coordinating with the other stakeholders – the LGUs,
national line agencies, non-government/civic organizations, people’s organizations, and the rice
terraces farmers - in carrying out its functions, to include resource support and information
dissemination. As the lead office it will conduct regular community consultations, meetings,
workshops and other related activities with stakeholders to synergize stakeholders’ cultural
development programs, implementation schedules, budgets, and technical services, among
others to maximize resources and avoid duplicity of work.
C.3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT
C.3.1 COMMUNITY-BASED AGRI-INDUSTRY PROGRAM
Rationale
The province’s economy is propelled by agriculture activities wherein the products of

Ifugao are indeed agricultural in nature, reflective of the main economic activity in the area.
Based on Bureau of Agriculture and Statistics (BAS) data of 2012, the existing effective
agricultural areas devoted to crops totaled to 50,284 hectares. Rice remains the primary crop
because it is the staple food in the province and rice cultivation utilizes 17,193 hectares of the
province’s total land area. Corn propagation, on the other hand, as the secondary crop, uses
24,658 hectares primarily for commercial purposes and animal consumption.The remaining
8,433 hectares are devoted to other seasonal and permanent crops.
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Based on the results of series of community consultations conducted in the different

Heritage sites including the non-heritage sites, the following issues/problems are needed to be
addressed:
1. Lower production of tinawon rice compared to lowland rice;

2. Tinawon cultivation is more laborious and the cost of inputs is higher as compared to
production;
3. The presence of giant earthworms and eel or “kiwit” contributes to the destruction of the rice
paddies;
4. The entry of golden apple snail “ kohol”, pest and diseases to the rice terraces was also
noted to lower harvest; and,
5. Climate Change contributes in the decrease of rice production due to unpredictable weather
conditions.
The poverty incidence felt by the people in Ifugao drives them to migrate outside the
province or country to look for better job opportunities .Aside from out migration, younger
generations also refuse or are not interested to work in the rice fields resulting to the non-
cultivation of some terraces areas. Thus, there is a need to train the remaining farmers in the
terraces on organic farming practices, and other packages of technologies to help address the
problem on high cost of inputs and low production, and uplift the living standards of terraces
farmers. In relation to the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997 concerning food
security, poverty alleviation, social equity, income enhancement and profitability,
competitiveness, and sustainability, Community-Based Agri-Industry Program is essential and
must be implemented to address agricultural problems in the terraces communities.
General Objective:
To improve the socio-economic status of all stakeholders through Community Based-

Agri-Industry Programs.
 To sustain or increase the volume of quality products of high commercial value of “tinawon”
from 10-15 tons yearly for international and local markets;
 To expand the development of other potential products, like coffee, root crops and other
crops into industrial goods;
 To enhance and sustain major agri-industrial and marketing centers supported by mini-Agri-
Industrial Centers;
 To increase productivity of the rice terraces by reconstructing and re-cultivating idle and
abandoned rice fields, rehabilitating damaged rice terraces, improving soil fertility, and
controlling pests and diseases;
 To train stakeholders on organic farming system towards the preservation of the rice
terraces; and,
 To motivate stakeholders to actively participate in planning, managing, implementing and
sustaining their livelihood enterprises.
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Project Components
 Product Development and Marketing
Product Development and marketing is crucial in a highly competitive local and global
market. Cheap and locally available resources must be used to produce quality products which
are unique to Ifugao ingenuity. It must have competitive edge over other products. Product
enhancement training that includes proper labelling, packaging, and designing of the product is,
therefore, essential. The label contains the manufacturer itself, contact number, nutritional facts,
health benefits, and a brief history of the products. The package will preserve safely the product,
and to make the product more attractive and affordable to consumers.
Marketing strategies/systems and support facilities, on the other hand, must be well
studied taking into consideration marketing Ifugao products to high-end market outlets
nationwide and abroad, and the procurement or development of necessary technology, facilities
and equipment for mass production of goods to meet huge market demands. The usual
marketing strategies of promotion through trade fairs and advertising, and the conduct of value
chain analysis of marketing will continue to be employed. As rice terraces stakeholders, all
LGUs and government agencies should be enjoined to actively patronize Ifugao products,
specially the Tinawon Rice and Coffee identified as Ifugao’s primary commodities. Aside from
being served mostly in hotels, inns and restaurants, government offices should, likewise, serve
tinawon and brewed coffee and other Ifugao processed goods to office clients and during official
functions. While the cost is a little bit higher than the commercial rice and coffee, the quality in
terms of nutrition and safety is much better. Hence, there is a need to institutionalize the
consumption of said Ifugao prime commodities in government agencies through provincial and
municipal Ordinances to ensure government support to business/enterprise establishments and
in the promotion and marketing of Ifugao products.
 Organic Agriculture and Productivity Improvement Program
Organic Agriculture is a system that relies on ecosystem management rather than

external agricultural inputs. It is a system that begins to consider potential environmental and
social impacts by eliminating the use of synthetic inputs, such as synthetic fertilizers and
pesticides, veterinary drugs, genetically modified seeds and breeds, preservatives, additives
and irradiation. These were replaced with site-specific management practices that maintain and
increase long-term soil fertility and prevent pest and diseases. Organic Agriculture is adopted as
a method to improve household food security and to achieve reduction of input costs. The
implementation of the Organic Agriculture Program in the Province is on-going. Trainings on
organic fertilizer, pesticides formulation, livestock production, vegetable production and Palay
Check FFS on rice using the organic method are being conducted in the different Municipalities.
However, there is a need to strengthen those trained farmers, and to expand to other barangays
not being reached or covered by the program. This is in pursuant to RA 10068 known as the
Organic Agriculture Act of 2010.
This activity will be implemented province-wide to develop appropriate profitable farming

technologies which enhance technical and managerial skills of stakeholders. Farmers’ Field
School on Rice Production must be implemented in the different heritage sites of Ifugao. This
method is very important for farmers to learn and discover other practices and see the actual
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results of the technologies applied in their field. To maximize the use of the golden apple snail
and eel, a training should be conducted on how to ferment and use them as organic fertilizer in
the field and as source of protein for animal consumption.
This component shall employ the following activities:
 Early transplanting of tinawon rice to increase tillering capability of rice plants and to shorten
maturity period. Seedbed preparation should commence on the 2nd week of January after
the cool month of December since cool conditions suppresses growth and development of
young seedlings. Seedlings should be transplanted at the earliest day from seedling
emergence at least 7-10 days or until 15-20 days at most. It should be transplanted 2-3 leaf
stage. The leaf stage can be indicators for the time of transplanting in cool elevated areas
were seedling development is low. Transplant the seedling with the original soil in the
seedbed to reduce stress on the seedlings. Seedlings should be transplanted singly in a
distance of 30cm x 30 cm of 30cm x 15 cm. Wide row spacing minimizes pest as sunlight
can penetrate into the base of the plants. After planting, the field should not be flooded
especially at the early stage of rice planting. If possible, irrigation should be intermittent as
drier field in the vegetative stage results in better yield. It is during the panicle initiation stage
that the field can be flooded.
 Introducing the rice–based cropping system is seen to increase the income-generation

potential of the farms. Rice-vegetables, rice-ducks, rice-fish and rice-taro should be tested
and promoted. The sorjan cropping system can be adopted in response to farmers’
reluctance to periodically drain their fields. Sorjan is a series of sinks or canals alternating
with raised beds. Rice or fish usually in sinks and wide-variety of vegetable is grown in the
raised beds. The use of a sorjan as one component of integrated rice farming system results
in higher and regular income for the farmers.
 Intensify application of organic fertilizer

Maximizing the use of rice straws and indigenous materials, like azolla, wild sunflower,
weeds, etc. found in the rice field can be sources of nitrogen-fertilizer for the plants.
Rice Straws - Instead of burning it, rice straws, when incorporate in the soil, at least, two to
three weeks before transplanting, will release nitrogen needed by the young plants. By the
time the rice seedlings have been transplanted, the rice straws would have completely
decomposed. For a better nutrient management, it could also be combined with other
organic materials like chicken manure, green manure from azolla, legumes and sunflower.
Azolla, known as green manure crop or fertilizer for rice plants, produces nitrogen-fertilizer.
It can be applied by gathering it from nearby sources, and dried and broadcast it over the
entire rice paddies, at least, 20 days before transplanting.
Wild sunflower has a nitrogen content of 2.9 %. It decomposes easily and hastens
decomposition of other plants when mixed for composting. Sunflowers can be applied by
gathering the top leaves with soft stems about 6-8 inches from the tip, depending on the age
of the plant. It needs 15-25 pieces of sunflower tops to fertilize a square meter of the fields.
Transplanting of rice panicles should be done immediately after 3-5 days.
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Project Management Support
This activity consists of involving concerned local and foreign institutions (GOs and
NGOs) advocating the Community Based-Agri Industry programs and in the preparation,
implementation and evaluation of the plan. It also includes manpower and other support
services. There should be a project monitoring team to facilitate the implementation, review and
monitoring of the project.
C.3.2 SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Rationale
Tourism, which is among the world’s largest industries, is an important driver of

economic development, both in developed and less-economically developed countries. In 2007,
the industry was estimated at USD 7.1 trillion and is predicted to sustain its growth in the future,
generating at least one (1) in every twelve (12) jobs or a total of about 262.6 million jobs in 2017
(Edgell, Allen, Smith, & Swanson, 2008). While foreign tourist arrivals in the Philippines is
relatively low compared to its ASEAN neighbors, foreign tourist arrivals continued to increase in
the country in the past five years, reaching 3.9 million in 2011 (Department of Tourism, 2011).
At present, the Philippine Government is endeavoring to achieve its target of attracting ten (10)
million foreign visitors by 2016 (SONA, 2012). With this objective of the national government, it
is imperative that the Province of Ifugao establishes its tourism development plan for the next
decade to maximize the benefits from the industry. This is also to safeguard the IRT World
Heritage Site (WHS) destination, which is vulnerable to the adverse impacts of unplanned and
uncoordinated tourism development.
Because of the presence of the world-renowned Ifugao Rice Terraces (IRT), which is
Ifugao’s main tourism resource, the province had been receiving a significant share of domestic
and foreign visitors. Generally, tourist arrivals to the province had been increasing over the past
ten years from 53,277 in 2001 to 103,470 in 2010. However, it significantly decreased by 38.7%
in the last three years from 103,470 in 2010 to 63,381 in 2012, which raises a concern
considering that national foreign tourist arrivals steadily increased during
the period. Nevertheless, the local tourism industry in Ifugao still constitutes a substantial part of
the province’s economy.
Drawing from the results of series of consultative meetings with the IRT communities
conducted by the ICHO as well as from the monitoring reports of experts from UNESCO and
ICOMOS in 2013, the key issues concerning the local tourism industry in Ifugao could be
synthesized into one central theme – the public and private tourism stakeholders are generally
not operating within the context of sustainable tourism. Overall, the concept of sustainable
tourism takes into account and gives equal importance to the socio-cultural, economic, and
environmental dimensions of a host destination. It also encourages the active participation of all
key stakeholders in tourism development and policymaking. The lack of understanding and
integration of sustainable tourism principles by stakeholders in their operations may result in
adverse consequences and various setbacks.
In the case of Ifugao, the identified key issues are as follows:
 Weak link of tourism and conservation (Conservation Fund)

 Lack of strategy to share tourism benefits equitably to farmers
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 Infrastructure (Lack, inappropriate, sporadic, no Ifugao touch)

 Lack of policies concerning tourism infrastructures
 Absence of a more holistic and systematic visitor management scheme
 Weak link with travel intermediaries
 Weak utilization of online channels for promo
 Lack of destination brand
 Lack of public-private partnership (weak tourism councils)
 Limits of Acceptable Change (LAC) not established
 Inadequate knowledge and skills of tourism front liners [heritage interpretation, IKS,
(encourage specializations), etc., (annual convention of front liners)].
While the tourism initiatives of various stakeholders are commendable, emphasis has been
on tourism as a driver of economic growth, and less attention has been given to the socio-
cultural and environmental aspects. Whilst the emphasis has been generally economic, the
inequitable distribution of monetary benefits among the stakeholders is identified as a major
issue, especially by the IRT farmers who generally expressed receiving almost no direct income
benefit from the industry.
To maximize the benefits from the local tourism industry, it is imperative that the tourism
public and private stakeholders operate within the context of Sustainable Tourism. This is
especially critical considering the characteristic of the IRT destination being a fragile ‘living
cultural landscape’, which is vulnerable to the adverse impacts of unplanned and uncoordinated
tourism development. The IRT encompasses tangible and intangible cultural aspects, which
require conservation to ensure its sustainability. Sustainable Tourism advances the
maximization of socio-cultural economic, and environmental benefits from tourism for the local
communities and encourages the involvement of all key stakeholders in tourism development.
Presently, tourism initiatives in the province are fragmented, thus the industry’s potential
socio-cultural, economic, and environmental benefits to the Ifugao communities has not been
maximized.
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Sustainable development (TOEs and gov’t tourism programs not explicitly operating within
the context of sustainable tourism)
 Tourism benefits not equitably distributed

 Tourism infrastructure is sporadic and are built not in accordance specifications that
jive with the natural environment and the character of the place as a WHS
 Environmental concerns not considered
 Revitalize cultural practices/ should encourage deeper appreciation and
understanding of the Ifugao culture
 Commoditization/ commercialization of culture
 Weak involvement and support of key tourism stakeholders in the tourism in tourism
development (policy making and implementation)
 Weak provincial tourism office organizational structure for the advancement of
sustainable tourism
 Weak linkage of tourism public and private sector
 Farmer’s not benefitting
 Lack f strategy to share tourism benefits equitably to farmers
 Enhancement of Capability and knowledge of service providers
 Lack of specializations of tour guides
 Visitor Management
 Lack of a provincial visitor centre (centralized ticketing system, orientation, film
viewing, display centre)
 Not maximized used of social media for promo
 Weak link with travel intermediaries
 Fragmented local tourism industry
 Safety measures
 Lack of policies concerning tourism infrastructures
 Lack of brand
 Lack of public-private partnership (weak tourism councils)
 Very limited allocation of public funds for tourism development
 Weak provincial tourism office
General Objective:
To develop sustainable tourism in Ifugao that aids in the conservation of Ifugao culture and
the Rice Terraces Ecosystem and gives satisfaction to enlightened visitors and empowered host
communities.
 To develop tourism products that enhances tourism experiences and increase household
incomes
 To develop tourism sites, taking into consideration the Ifugao modern and indigenous
knowledge, systems and procedures
 To promote and market Ifugao in a responsible and fitting manner
 To develop a strong policy environment that will help a culture of tourism and conservation
 To bring together the World Heritage Site for packaging to maximize resources and
harness/spread benefits
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 To educate tourism stakeholders on sustainable tourism principles, i.e proper behavior of

visitors, visitor management for site managers, and skills improvement of service providers.
Strategies:
 Incentives to the farmers/community through the establishment of a Rice Terraces Conservation

Fund
 Centralization/systematic management through linkage and networking of Ifugao World Heritage
Sites/GIAHS
 Maximized benefits of tourism through establishment of innovative and entrepreneurial tourism
products that are community-based and –managed.
 Strengthening of tourism councils at all levels
 All tourism activities, projects, programs and products should pass a sustainable tourism criteria
 Strengthen public-private partnership
Program Components
 TOURISM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
To fully harness the benefits of tourism, Ifugao has to develop new, innovative and
entrepreneurial tourism products and enhance the existing ones. Products have to conform to the
principles of sustainable tourism, going under a set of sustainable tourism criteria. Subjecting
tourism products to agreed criteria will ensure that new and existing tourism products are
sustainable and aid in the conservation of the Ifugao culture and/or rice terraces eco-system.
 SITE DEVELOPMENT
In the context of sustainable tourism, site development must take into consideration the
indigenous knowledge, systems and procedures of the Ifugaos, fusing it with modern technology.
This component should also take into consideration the Physical Infrastructure Program of the
different municipalities, to address accessibility problems, communications and other basic
infrastructures such as water supply, electrification, sanitation and waste management.
Site Facilities Development Program will be a sub-component, which should address specific
cluster/site development requirement for tourism development such as the array of accommodation
facilities and support infrastructure, site enhancement projects and other tourism products to be
established in each cluster/site identified. Land use planning is a critical consideration of this
component.
Another consideration for site development is the enhancement of visitors’ experience through
deliberately giving a sense of place and place attachment in the locality. This could be done by
ensuring that the Ifugao culture is manifested either through sculptures, architecture, decorations,
sounds, etc.
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 PROMOTIONS AND MARKETING
The right promotion and marketing program is needed to put across the right message and
image of Ifugao. A branding program would help carry the Ifugao identity of excellence and
ethnicity, and this could be awarded and earned by products and sites.
 POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION
The formulation of sound policies is needed to put in place the development of sustainable
tourism. Guidelines and setting up of parameters will help establish systematic, organized and
coherent ways on the management of tourism in Ifugao, which includes the equitable sharing of the
economic benefits of tourism and the sensitive area of cultural conservation and commodification,
among others.
This component will help create a conducive policy environment and acquire capabilities and
resources to implement and manage a coordinated multi-sectoral effort for tourism development
including encouraging private sector participation, formulation of codes of conduct and tourism
codes. This component will thus be instrumental in creating a culture of tourism and conservation.
 WORLD HERITAGE SITES NETWORK
The World Heritage Sites of Ifugao would do well to work together, harnessing their resources to
get maximum benefits. These sites are encouraged to specialize in certain forms of sustainable
tourism, depending on the resources locally available. The site could use their differences and
similarities to create different and complementary tourism products. A holistic experience for the
visitors will result from the different tourism products.
A system of centralizing the payment of fees (entrance, heritage, and environmental fees) is
needed for the convenience of visitors.
A system too for the networking of service providers, especially tour guides, is needed to
establish profit sharing (i.e. Banaue guides to turn over guests to Hungduan guides when in
Hungduan).
To help in establishing these networking activities, a Visitor Center is needed. Ifugao should
invest on a heritage-cum-visitors center where tourists could see (through exhibits, print and audio-
visual materials) how the rice terraces and other Ifugao activities look like during other times of the
year and how the World Heritage Sites differ and complement each other. The facility could include
an exhibit area, audio-visual room, souvenir shop/corner, heritage museum, tourist information
counter, as well as a training center for service providers.
 TOURISM EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Tourism education is what distinguishes the new forms of tourism (ecotourism, heritage tourism,
green tourism, etc) from mass tourism. Both guests and hosts interact and learn from each other.
If Ifugao is to use the principles of sustainable tourism, the tourism stakeholders need to know
more about it. As host communities, they should be well versed on the concepts of carrying
capacity, limits of acceptable change and other tools.
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Using sustainable tourism as an approach would also be a vehicle for educating the tourists on
Ifugao culture and conservation. Aside from these, tourist should be informed on appropriate
tourism behavior and how they could partner with the locals in the conservation movement.
Research is needed to measure visitor perception, impacts, market/economic studies,

willingness-to-pay and other such tools needed to improve and enhance strategies, approaches and
programs.
The Heritage Center proposed under the World Heritage Site Network Component could be a
tourism education center.
C.4 SUPPORT SYSTEM COMPONENT
C.4.1 INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT PROGRAM
Rationale:
The Ifugao Rice Terraces remains to be unique in its own way, not just for its aesthetic
beauty but more so for its great contribution to sustainability of life. The stone-walled rice terraces
may have been engineered by the ancient Ifugaos who had no formal education, yet it has captured
the attention and curiosity of the world and never ceases to amaze the international scientific
community of its complex architectural and engineering system and functionality. This is because
the traditional knowledge systems used to build and sustain the rice terraces and its ecosystem are
time-proven through trial and error method. It has served as the backbone of the rice terraces
through the centuries allowing it to withstand the tests of time. The eradication of these indigenous
knowledge systems from infrastructure processes and procedures being done in the terraces areas
would only mean the collapse of the heritage property.
Indigenous Knowledge systems, particularly the ones doable and practical in today’s modern
time, therefore, should be incorporated in all infrastructure support programs. The management of
infrastructure programs shall be extended within the community with proper procedures and
maintenance founded on the traditional system that built and sustained the rice terraces. The
monitoring and evaluation of infrastructure projects must be conducted to make sure it is feasible
enough, as to the project location or site, whether the area is in danger zone (prone to sinking or
fault lines) before plans and designs are made.
Beneficiaries, Stakeholders, partner agencies and other concerned organizations shall do

their part for the improvement and maintenance of all infrastructure projects specially the irrigation
system for continuous functionality of the rice fields.
It is also important to note the effects of climate change and how it affects the infrastructure
program. It is crucial that a climate change adaptation system be incorporated in infrastructure
construction processes and procedures to make infrastructure facilities become more resilient to
climatic changes. It is also important to note that a study of climate change aspects needs time,
specially for data gathering necessary for a feasibility study. However, awareness of this matter will
alert stakeholders to be always prepared for possible circumstances, changes and challenges that
may arise in the future.
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Objective:
To support and maintain effective and efficient infrastructure program utilizing technical
design for long-term use, projection and preservation to achieve positive impact.
Project Component
 Tourism Infrastructure Development
This component shall include construction of infrastructure facilities in support to the

development of potential tourist spots and other tourism adventures, as well as, repairs and
enhancement of existing tourist destinations to boost tourist arrivals in the province and increase
local economy from local tourism industry.
 Technical Assistance for Infrastructure Development
Capability building trainings and workshop shall be provided to technical staff and support
technical core group. The latter can be formed among involved barangays, municipalities and
other organizations to enhance their capacities and capabilities for better delivery of services.
The monitoring and evaluation of infrastructure projects needs the community’s

assistance, participation and services in assisting assigned technical staff/groups. Consultation
meetings and IEC with community-beneficiaries shall be conducted for them to be informed and
for their approval.
 Construction and Rehabilitation of CIS
This component shall focus on the construction, improvement, development and

rehabilitation of Communal Irrigation Systems. Destroyed and leaky irrigations shall be prioritized
to maintain sufficient irrigation water supplying the rice paddies and ensure increase in rice
production.
 Restoration of Abandoned and Collapsed RT Stone walls
This component shall focus on the restoration of abandoned rice terraces and collapsed Rice
Terraces stone walls. The restoration of collapsed walls should be done by skilled worker to
maintain the originality of the rice terraces stone walls.
 Other Infrastructure Program
This shall include the improvement of farm to market roads, the roads interconnecting the
heritage sites, footpaths, the installation of tramlines, improvement/construction of more native
houses and other helpful facilities that support infrastructure development program and projects.
 Project Programming and Preparation
Project proposals shall be submitted for approval especially in selecting major priority
projects. Evaluation, validation and assessment shall be undertaken before preparing the
technical plans and program of works.
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 Project implementation
This component shall depend on the inclusion of funded priority projects for infrastructure.
Also, this shall depend on the validation and assessment of the project condition.
C.4.2 BUFFER ZONES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Rationale:
Rice Terraces exist in most of the Barangays in the Province of Ifugao. The UNESCO
inscribed parts of these rice terraces as World Heritage Sites are found in the municipalities of
Banaue, Hungduan, Mayoyao and Hungduan. These inscribed rice terraces are referred to as the
Core Zones of the rice terraces. The area of the Core Zones follows that of the political boundaries
of the barangays. The rice terraces not included as core zones are generally referred to as the
Buffer Zones and they mostly surround the Core Zones.
While there is a designated Core Zones and Buffer Zones of the rice terrace on the basis of
the inscription, these terraces are mostly contiguous to each other. The contiguity is through terrace
to terrace, the irrigation system, and the watersheds (pinugo/muyong, inalahan). These rice terraces
are interconnected to each other and share common features that describe the Ifugao Rice
Terraces. Moreover, the practices, rituals and agricultural production system are practically similar.
The interconnection to each other is critical to the sustainable existence of the rice terraces.
The complexity of the rice terraces is recognized upon the understanding of the interplay of
factors that has kept the rice terraces to exist up to the present. The ingenuity of the rice terraces
builders has analyzed the interconnection of the physical structures, the rice plant, bio-diversity,
water, weather, forest, gravity and other factors and integrating them to develop the sustainable rice
terraces ecosystem. Serving as the micro-buffer zones are the areas that surround the rice terraces
and paddies including rivers, creeks, gullies, irrigation canals, woodlots (pinugo/muyong).
The designated Buffer Zones play a vital function as to the preservation of the inscribed
heritage sites. Preservation programs for the buffer zones ensure the conservation and protection of
the core zones. While recognizing the importance of programs to the preservation and conservation
efforts for the core zones, these development programs and concepts have to be first exerted to the
buffer zones.
General Objective:
To preserve the World Heritage Sites through the development and implementation of Buffer
Zone conservation plans and programs.
 To develop a program for the micro-buffer zones of the rice terraces in the core zones.
 To develop a program for the macro-buffer zones that surround or in contiguity with the core
zones.
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 To delineate expansion areas, settlement areas and service centers in the buffer zones and
identify appropriate programs and projects that cater to the population requirements.
Program Components:
 Identification of the Buffer Zones with its Land Use Zoning
The buffer zones of each municipality shall be identified especially within the four heritage
municipalities or barangays bordering the inscribed sites. The basis will be the map prepared by
NAMRIA. The barangays that is directly in contiguity with the core zones should be made a
mandatory buffer zones, or a part of the buffer zone on the basis of its direct continuity with the core
zones.
In the buffer zones, the expansion for settlement areas will be delineated incorporating the
adoption of policies/ordinances, or understanding that settlement areas should not include critical
watershed areas and the rice terraces vis-a-vis the current situation wherein build-up houses along
the roads continue to increase. The zoning will include the delineation of areas for some
infrastructure buildup, such as schools, rural health units/hospitals, office buildings among others,
not to be constructed within the rice terraces areas.
Identified buffer zones should delineate the critical watersheds and ensure that irrigation
canals that cross the settlement areas should be cleared from obstruction at all times to enable
irrigation water to flow smoothly from the source to the rice fields.
There is also a need to consult the provinces of Benguet and Mountain Province relative to the
inclusion of some part of their territories as buffer zones with the end in view of adopting an
agreement allowing some of their areas as part and parcel of the rice terraces buffer zones.
 Development Plans for the Micro-Buffer Zones within the Core Zones
Micro-buffer zones within the context of the master plan refer to the areas immediately
surrounding the rice terraces. These areas include the woodlots (pinugo/muyong), gullies, creeks,
rivers, irrigation canals, the walls of roads and areas below the roads.
The conservation of woodlots immediately above including those that surround the rice
terraces is geared at developing them to act as immediate micro-buffer areas. The adoption of a
policy that will limit the impact of extremely destructive infrastructure projects in the micro buffer
zones, such as the dumping of soil from road widening excavation activities to areas with rice
terraces, irrigation canals, and watershed beneath the dumping area shall be pursued.
Conservation programs for the micro-buffers zones, such as enrichment programs for
endemic and indigenous flora and fauna aims to minimize the proliferation of invasive flora and
fauna species. Thorough studies/research on the impact of new species for introduction prior to
actual introduction into the rice terraces will be pursued to determine whether the new species are
friendly or destructive to the indigenous plant and tree species. Information drive of the importance
of the faunas in the rice terraces and in the watershed eco-system will also be undertaken for the
conservation of indigenous fauna species.
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In addition, planting of betel nut trees in appropriate areas of the micro-buffer zones will be
encouraged to provide additional source of income for the farmers. This is to take advantage of the
growing market demand created by the fast increasing number of betel nut chewing people not only
in Ifugao but even outside the province.
Prevention of the flow of animal and human excrement directly into the irrigation
canals/gullies/creeks/rivers is another concern this program aims to address. While there are no
commercial livestock and poultry industry found in most of the municipalities with rice terraces, the
accumulated volume of waste from backyard raisers can be disturbing when directly drained into the
irrigation canals, creeks, and rivers that supply irrigation water to the rice terraces.
In connection with the infrastructure programs, such as the irrigation system canals, the
rehabilitation of the gullies and creeks for equal water distribution during the rainy season shall be
given attention. This is critical to minimize the volume of flow of water in one area that sometimes
causes slides and wash out of rice terraces walls.
Promotion of traditional agricultural practices, such as the production of vegetables at the

outer side of the dike (in’hoh/inhok) will be revived or strengthened.
 Identification and improvement of the primary or critical watersheds in the buffer zones
as component of the Core zone conservation approaches.
Critical to rice farming and prevention of rice terraces destruction is the sustainable
availability of irrigation water. Critical or primary watersheds should be identified in each of the buffer
zones. These identified watersheds should be delineated with the appropriate policy support to
conserve them. It will also be of great importance for identified primary watersheds to be enriched
with indigenous and endemic watershed tree species.
As a watershed area, there should be a collaborative efforts or system among the Provincial,
Municipal and Barangay LGUs to ensure the province’s watersheds’ conservation and protection
with the barangay LGUs to take the lead role in this undertaking. The PLGU and MLGUs, on the
other hand, will provide the necessary support and assistance. Every buffer zone program shall
identify and delineate the primary or critical watershed areas.
 Identification of an area for plantation of trees for timber needs
Trees are an important commodity to the Ifugaos. Its importance is in its necessity for house
construction materials, wood carvings and firewood. The continuous construction of new and
modern houses require more lumbers for construction materials. One of the major indigenous
products of the Ifugaos is wood-carved products. Wood carving industry is a major source of income
not only for the carvers but for the traders and those that are hired to work on the finishing touches
of the products. Likewise, fire-woods are still being utilized as fuel for cooking among the Ifugaos,
especially with the increasing price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), and particularly in the far-
flung villages.
Consistent with the program of conserving the primary watersheds is the identification of an
area for planting of identified timber trees. Identification of the timber plantation area should be in
consultation with the community to draw up a system for the utilization of trees, especially if the trees
would be planted in communal lands. This program can be done in collaboration with DENR on their
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Forest Management Project (FMP), an approach that can be adapted in the micro-buffer zones of
core zones where an area is identified for timber tree plantation.
The delineation of a planting area is to prevent the integration of these timber tree
species in the watershed areas to prevent the destruction of indigenous water-bearing trees during
the harvest of the timber trees. Likewise, the development and establishment of a timber tree
plantation in buffer zones (including the micro-buffer zones) will prevent or minimize the harvesting
of indigenous and endemic trees in the primary watersheds.
 Development program for the non-World Heritage municipalities as service and

commercial centers, industrial areas and major agricultural production areas.
Vital to the conservation of the rice terraces is the formulation of development plans for the
municipalities of Lagawe, Lamut, Aguinaldo and Alfonso Lista as agricultural production areas,
industrial/commercial areas, and settlement expansion areas. The development of the potentials of
these municipalities into income-generating opportunities will minimize the impact of overcrowding in
the core and buffer zones and provide support in terms of agricultural production and market
linkages to the other provinces. The development of these municipalities as agro-industrial hubs will
also minimize the impact of reduced farm labors as job opportunity created by these programs will
prevent outmigration among the Ifugaos to other places. Proximity to their home-terraces
communities will increase the probability of them returning home to work in the rice terraces during
every agricultural cycle as compared to having jobs in the NCR or other regions.
To enhance development in the municipalities of Lagawe as the service center of the

province, Lamut as the gateway to Ifugao and market link to the province of Nueva Vizcaya, Alfonso
Lista as the trading post for agricultural products and market link to the province of Isabela, and
Aguinaldo as the major animal production area and has the potential for development as timber
wood production area in the province will support buffer zones development and ensure the
conservation of the rice terraces core zones. These municipalities will be a major livestock, poultry
and fishery production areas for semi-commercial and commercial production. It will be the areas for
large scale infrastructure requirements of the province such as industry, sports complex, high rise
buildings, and tertiary hospitals, among others.
 Rice Terraces and Cultural Preservation Programs for the Buffer Zones
The critical role that the rice terraces in the buffer zones play in the conservation and
preservation of the core zones warrants a program towards its own preservation. The programs
aside from those identified under the buffer zones should be modeled to the activities and programs
of the core zones. The schedule of the intervention will be distributed in the buffer zones in the span
of the 10 years. The programs will be developed per municipalities for inclusion in their annual
investment plans. Likewise, the adaptation of the “Chawwa”/”Umapya” System, “Bachang”, and
Adapt-a-Terrace Program, will be evaluated, developed or modified to address current situations in
the terraces areas.
Program Management
The BLGU and MLGU in coordination and collaboration with the PLGU shall be responsible
in the project management. The concerned BLGUs and MLGUs shall provide the needed data and
information relevant to their land use plan, zoning plans, pertinent ordinances and relevant
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investment plans concerning the aforementioned program components. The PLGU through its rice
terraces development program implementing office, ICHO shall consolidate and prepare or assist in
the formulation of programs, proposals, and documents for the identified program components.
The programs and projects to be implemented by the BLGUs, MLGUs and PLGU,
respectively, as well as, lead implementer and support institution for each program shall be
identified. In the provincial level, ICHO will be the over-all coordinator for all programs being the
Provincial Government’s implementing arm for rice terraces and cultural conservation programs in
the province. In the municipal and barangay levels, the line of coordination is required to be
strengthened between and among the MLGUs, BLGUs and the PLGU to include the appointment
and designation of focal offices/staff as the counterparts of ICHO in the municipal and barangay
levels.
The PLGU, MLGUs and BLGUs shall seek assistance from the National Government
Agencies, private corporations, Non-Government Organizations, and International Institutions for the
technical and financial requirements of the buffer zone development programs and projects.
Program Benefits:
Outcome:
1. Macro Buffer Zone Development Plan/Programs
2. Micro-Buffer Zone Development Plan/Programs
3. Development Plans for settlement expansion areas, industrial areas, agricultural production
areas, especially in the low-lying areas, and infrastructure build-up areas
Impact:
1. Rice Terraces Buffer Zones conserved and utilized sustainably;

2. Core Zones are conserved and protected;
3. Developed terraces communities and enhanced development of urbanized town centers in
the province; and,
4. Improved socio-economic status of terraces communities and other non-terraces
communities in the province.
C.4.3 INSTITUTIONAL AND POLICY SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Rationale
Institutionalization of cultural development programs in all stakeholders’ structural

organizations at every level is crucial to the success of the implementation of the conservation plan
for the rice terraces and culture. This development component focuses on lobbying with the various
stakeholders to create and institutionalize a cultural heritage structure in their respective
organizations and agencies. The community-based stakeholders with existing cultural heritage
structures, like the Rice Terraces Owners’ Organization and other similar organizations need only to
be strengthened as potential partners in the community level. Formulation of policies putting in
place/outlining parameters for implementation of development projects and activities in the rice
terraces areas is of utmost importance to regulate negative impact of development on the core
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zones. It is also imperative that a monitoring and evaluation system be developed to aid
stakeholders in determining the efficiency and effectiveness of developmental interventions and as a
basis to make necessary changes to improve programs and strategies unresponsive to the situation
or identified problems affecting the rice terraces and communities.
Lists of Existing and Functional Civic Organizations Supporting Cultural Heritage

Conservation
As of December 2013, there are 18 existing non-government, People’s Organization, RTOOs

and Cooperatives in Ifugao that are operating province-wide or community-wide, whose services are
directly or indirectly helping in the preservation and restoration of the rice terraces. Below are the
tabled lists of said organizations.
Table 6: List of NGOs and POs

NAME OF ORGANIZATION OFFICE ADDRESS CHAIRPERSON/PRESIDENT
Federation of Responsive DENR Compound, Bannit,

1 Associations for Magat Ecology LEONORA C. MALAMBOT
Payawan, Lamut, Ifugao
(Frame) Inc.
Captiol Compound,
2 Ifugao Federation of Senior Citizens Lagawe, Ifugao MIGUEL D. DIMALNAT, SR.
Ifugao Network of Dev’t. NGOs &
3 POs Lamut, Ifugao NENITA T. FONTANILLA
4 Ifugao Retirees Association Inc. Lamut, Ifugao RAYMUNDO BINBINON
5 Integrated Bar of the Philippine Lamut, Ifugao ATTY. LYNDA B. CHAGUILE
DR. FELIXBERTO D.
6 Malnutrition Alert Ifugao (MAI) Lagawe, Ifugao AYAHAO
Ifugao Federation of Persons with
7 Lagawe, Ifugao ARIEL SUMEG-ANG
Disabilities (PWD)
41 CD Maharlika Neighborhood
Association and Multi-Purpose Lagawe, Ifugao RAYMUNDO BINBINON
9 Cooperative,Inc.
Ligligan, Viewpoint,
MICHAEL COLUMNA
15 Noah's Ark Ministries Banaue, Ifugao
Poblacion South, Lagawe,

16 Muaythai Association of the Phil.- JOEL TULTOG
Ifugao
Ifugao Chapter
17 National Auxilliary Chaplaincy Phil. Lagawe, Ifugao REV. JOHNNY C. TILLAY

Inc.
18 Ifugao Federation of Overseas Hingyon, Ifugao DELFIN BULIGON

Filipino Workers
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Table 7: List of Rice Terraces Owners Organizations in World Heritage Sites

Municipality Name of Organizations
Banaue Bangaan Conservation Expert Farmer’s Organization
Batad Farmer’s Organization
Tukbuban Farmer’s Association
Mayoyao Bongan Farmer’s Organization
Chaya Farmer’s Organization
Chumang Farmer’s Organization
Mayoyao Proper Farmer’s Organization
Hungduan Maduntog Irrigator’s and Farmer’s Organization
Baang Terraces Owner’s Organization
Hapao Irrigator’s (Minaangan) Producers Association
Nunggulunan Farmer’s Organization
Kiangan Julungan Organic Rice Terraces Farmer’
Nagacadan Farmer’s Organization
Source: ICHO, Lagawe, Ifugao
Table 8: Private Sectors (Operating Cooperative), Ifugao: As of December 2013

Contact
Name of Cooperative Location/Address Type Person
AGUINALDO
Aguinaldo Marketing & Dev't Cooperative** Ubao MP-Agri Alma Maguiwe
Aguinaldo Pomhochan MPC (APO MPC)** Poblacion MP-Agri Maribel Latiyan
Aguinaldo Teachers & Employees Credit Aguinaldo Central Paquito
Cooperative School Credit Omanhan
Butac Multi-Purpose Cooperative Butac MP-Agri Marcos Latugan
Dominga
To-Ayong Bunag MPC Butac MP-N-Agri Taluyan
ALFONSO LISTA
Irene
Alfonso Lista Development Cooperative** Poblacion Credit Prudenciano
Jupiter
Alfonso Lista Government Employees MPC Municipal Hall MP-N-Agri Agbayani
Evergreen Multi-Purpose Cooperative Namillangan MP-Agri Ricardo Allig
Catholic Rectory Margarita B.
Saranay Multi-Purpose Cooperative Cpd. Credit Ngittit
SRT Alfonso Lista Coop of Ifugao Potia MP-Agri Judith F. Gaffud
United Family MPC Santa Maria MP-Agri Margarita Uyan
ASIPULO
Hojap Multi-Purpose Cooperative**
Panubtuban Multi-Purpose Cooperative
BANAUE
Banaue Savings and Development Andres Dunuan
Cooperative (BSDC)** Banaue Credit Sr.
ablo C.
BNHS Teachers MPC BNHS Ducligan MP-N-Agri Biniahan
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Ladies Savings & Credit Cooperative Bonifacia

(LSCC)** Imbatugan Credit Yapyapon
Rice Terraces Farmers MPC Poblacion MP-Agri
Savings & Loans Group MPC Paypayan, Bocos MP-N-Agri Julie Tung-al
Tam-an Multi Purpose Cooperative**
Tam-an MP-Agri Jose Tomas Sr.
Carolina
Unique Savings & Credit Cooperative** Poblacion Credit Dominong
HINGYON
Marcelina
Piwong Multi-Purpose Cooperative Hingyon MP-Agri Lunag
HUNGDUAN
Hapao Multi-Purose Cooperative** Hungduan MP-Agri Angelina Gano
Hungduan Employees Multi-Purpose
Cooperative Poblacion MP-N-Agri Florence Gano
Hungduan Micro Finance Development
Cooperative** Lubina, Hapao Credit Andres Ordillo
KIANGAN
Kiangan Community Multi-Purpose Julienne
Development Cooperative (KCMDC)** Poblacion MP-Agri Dumangeng
Mun. Gov't Cpd.,
Kiangan Municipal Employees MPC Poblacion MP-N-Agri Edwin Dincog
LAGAWE
DILG-Ifugao Multi-Purpose Development Carol C.
Cooperative DILG-Lagawe MP-N-Agri Cabanayan
William
IFELCO Employees Credit Coop** IFELCO Office Credit Cacliong
Ifugao Federation of Development
Cooperatives (IFEDECO) Lagawe Federation Winnie Ladimo
Ifugao Global Entrepreneurs MPC Rizal Avenue, Godfrey
(IGEMCO)** Poblacion MP-N-Agri Dominong
Ifugao Multi-Purspose Development
Cooperative** Poblacion East MP-N-Agri Flora Guyguyon
Virgilio T.
Ifugao Public Servants MPC** Lagawe MP-N-Agri Marquez
JL Life Saver MPC Poblacion East MP-Agri
Lagawe Multi-Purpose Development Evangeline N.
Cooperative (LMDC)** Lagawe MP-N-Agri Jasmin
Lagawe Public School Teachers & Simplicia
Employees Credit Coop Lagawe Credit Espedido
Marjorie
Lumingay Savings & Credit Cooperative Poblacion North Credit Malingan
Natuwolan Credit Cooperative Natuwolan, Cudog Credit William Bolla
LAMUT
Ifugao Countryside Development DAR Provincial
Cooperative (ICDC) Office MP-Agri Leonor Bascos
ISCAF Multi Purpose Cooperative Nayon MP-Agri Judito S. Latap
Lamut Grassroots Savings & Development Conchita
Coop** Lamut MP-Agri Gamboa
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Talipa Multi Purpose Development

Cooperative Pugol MP-Agri
MAYOYAO
Goodwill Multipurpose Cooperative Bato-Alatbang MP-N-Agri Sylvia Bakichan
Mayoyao Environmental Savings &
Development Coop Balangbang MP-N-Agri Adela Banawan
Marie Grace
Mayoyao Micro Finance Cooperative Bato-Alatbang Credit Lumayna
John L. Martin
Solid Rock Multi Purpose Cooperative** Bato-Alatbang MP-Agri
TINOC
Epifania
Kalanguya Cultural Community MPC** Poblacion MP-N-Agri Binwihan
Tabuyan,
Sto. Niño Development Cooperative Poblacion Consumers
Agustin
Tinoc Community MPC Poblacion MP-N-Agri Calyaen
Panta, Impugong
Tinoc District Hospital MPC Tinoc MP-N-Agri Victor Bandao
**Millionaire Cooperatives
Source: CDA, Lamut
General Objectives:
To institutionalize and mainstream rice terraces and cultural conservation programs in all
stakeholders’ development plans.
 Lobby for the creation and institutionalization of cultural heritage units/structures in the
different organizational levels of government and non-government organizations;
 Set-up effective management systems and linkages;
 Strengthen Rice Terraces Organizations, stakeholders and other related institutions who will
undertake responsibilities in the restoration programs;
 Ensure the enactment and implementation of laws and policies that are supportive to the
conservation of the rice terraces and culture at all levels.
Program Component
 Community Organizing and Capability Building
This program strategy is aimed at building the capability and capacity of barangay LGUs and
people’s organizations to become conduits and partners for local, national and international
programs and undertakings. The program strategies are as follows:
 Conduct of community organizing activities in areas that are not yet organized;
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 Assess the functionality of existing RTOOs, Farmer’s Organizations and other related
organizations and strengthen non-functional organizations by providing technical assistance
through the conduct of organizational and or managerial training seminar to non-functional
organizations;
 Strengthen linkages with all stakeholders.
 Institutionalization of the rice terraces restoration and conservation, and cultural heritage
preservation programs.
The Ifugao Cultural Heritage Office (ICHO) shall be the implementing arm for the programs
and policies and projects related to tourism and culture in the province. It shall endeavor to lobby
with all stakeholders for the institutionalization of cultural heritage conservation programs and the
creation of cultural heritage structures, including organizational positions, to implement cultural
heritage development programs on their end.
 Policy Development and Advocacy
National laws such as IPRA law and local ordinances and all relevant policies geared
towards the restoration and preservation of the rice terraces and culture shall be enacted,
formulated, advocated and implemented. The policy directions to be adopted are as follows:
 Full implementation of the IPRA law in the rice terraces communities;

 Pursue the adoption of a national legislation declaring the world heritage property as an
environmentally critical area;
 Enactment and implementation of laws and policies that are related to the conservation and
preservation of the rice terraces and culture, as follows:
a. Implementation of the Ifugao Tourism and Cultural Codes;

b. Implementation of Community-Based Land Use and Zoning Ordinance in all rice
terraces communities;
c. Enactment of policies related to rice terraces restoration and cultural preservation
that includes but not limited to the following:
 A provincial ordinance granting special leaves to government employees who are

rice terraces owners in the province
 Barangay ordinance synchronizing rice planting in the rice terraces communities
 Implementation of Infrastructure Guidelines for the Rice Terraces Heritage Sites
in Ifugao.
 Capability Building and Empowerment
Trainings and seminars on management, human resources, bookkeeping and other relevant
trainings shall be conducted to community-based civic organizations to equip them with the
necessary technical-know-how and skills in running, operating and managing their organizations,
especially in the implementation and management of cultural development programs and
projects in their communities. The Provincial Government through ICHO in partnership with other
stakeholders concerned shall continue to provide technical assistance and enhancement
trainings/seminars until trained civic organizations are fully empowered to run their own
organizations.
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PART III
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND FINANCING
A. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
A.1 Organization and Management
Pursuant to the mandate of the Ifugao Provincial Government from the President of the
Republic of the Philippines for the over-all management and coordination of the Ifugao Rice
Terraces Restoration and Preservation Program, the organization and management structure shall
proceed from the Office of the President to the Provincial Government down to the municipal and
barangay local government units as prescribed to the Local Government Code through special
dedicated structures at each level as shown in Diagram 9. A national support body and office shall
assist the Ifugao Provincial Government for the restoration and preservation program pursuant to the
commitment of the National Government to its international obligation for the preservation of the
World Heritage Sites.
Lead actors for the restoration and preservation of the rice terraces shall be the Ifugao
households in the rice terraces communities themselves. Over-all management and coordination
shall be the responsibility of the Ifugao Provincial Government through the Ifugao Cultural Heritage
Office (ICHO). Municipal and Barangay LGUs shall ensure that development efforts in Rice
Terraces conservation in their respective areas of responsibility are consistent with the Master Plan.
Financial and technical support of the National Government Agencies and all concerned local,
national and international sectors whether public or private.
The Ifugao Cultural Heritage Office (ICHO) which is currently a Division under the Provincial
Planning and Development Office (PPDO) shall spearhead the coordination and implementation of
the master plan. It is currently headed by the Project Coordinator. A Provincial Culture and Tourism
Department is being proposed in the 2015 Re-organizational Structure. Diagram 10 presents the
current structure of the ICHO and Diagram 11 shows the Functional Chart.
A.2 Roles of Stakeholders
Major stakeholders and their roles are as follows:
Ifugao Rice Terraces and Cultural Heritage Office (IRTCHO)
The office is officially linked with the regular structures and departments of the Provincial
Government and coordinates the program. The Provincial Government as main coordinator of the
program shall provide its own local counterpart to ensure the realization of the program.
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Municipal Program Management Committees
At the municipal level, the Municipal Program Management Committee under the Municipal
Mayor shall assist the Provincial government in the management and coordination of the master
plan in the municipality. It shall establish and mobilize Technical work groups as appropriate to
assist the ICHO and the barangays.
Barangay Program Management Committees
At the level of the barangay, the Barangay Program Management Committee under the
Punong Barangay shall manage and coordinate the operationalization of the master plan of the
barangay. It shall assist the Municipal Program Management Committees and the ICHO in the
management and coordination of the master plan.
Agro-eco District Conservation and Management Organization
An agro-eco district is a well defined micro watershed hosting terraces clusters. It may cover
a village constituting a sitio in a barangay or expand to an area covering more than one barangay. In
case of the latter, the agro-eco district shall be under the municipal government. Through the
Institutional Development Program, the agro-eco district shall be instituted and capacitated into
conservation and management organization comprising all stakeholders in the district.
Advisory Committees
Advisory committees, constituted from the program stakeholders and program partners shall
advise the ICHO, the Municipal Program Committees and the Barangay Program Committees of the
management and condition of the master plan.
National Support Body and Office
The National Support Body shall be an-inter agency body with appropriate office or office
serving as a secretariat dedicated either solely for the rice terraces or for all Heritage Sites in the
country as the case maybe. It may take the form of cabinet cluster, Authority or Commission. The
Secretariat can be an appropriate national agency or separate office established for the purpose.
The National Support body and office shall serve to operationalize the national government’s
commitment for the restoration and preservation of rice terraces through its support to the Ifugao
Provincial Government. It shall mobilize policy, financial and technical support to the program.
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Diagram 9: PROGRAM ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Office of the
President
, National
National Support Ifugao Provincial Agencies
office Government Partners
Provincial
Development
Council
National Support
Office Agencies ICHO
Program Coordinator
Advisory Mun. LGU Mun. Municipal

Committee Mayor Development
Council
Municipal
Program
Management
Committee
Barangay
Advisory Brgy. LGU Brgy. Development
Committee Captain Council
Brgy. Program
Management
Committee
Agro-Eco District Conservation and Agro-Eco District conservation and

Management Organization Management Organization
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Diagram 10: ICHO ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Provincial Governor
Project Director
Consultants Project Coordinator Regular Departments
Admin Unit PME Unit
Institutional Development Technical Services Research and

Unit Unit Information Unit
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DIAGRAM 11: ICHO FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
OFFICE UNIT FUNCTIONS

Project Director  Provides over-all management directions and strategies to
ensure attainment of project goals and objectives
Project Coordinator  Supervise/coordinates the planning design and executions of
irrigations, roads, agricultural and forestry projects.
 Coordinates/undertakes institutional efforts, livelihood
enhancement and hazard management.
 Conduct monitoring and evaluation
 Ensure efficient administrative support services
Project/Planning and  Design/plans an effective planning, monitoring and reporting

monitoring Evaluation system
unit
 Evaluate projects to conform to plans and specifications
 Prepare regular and special reports on the project
Administrative Unit  Provide administrative support to all units with respect to

finance, communications, logistics, security and personnel
Research and  Generates/compiles. Disseminates information or data regarding
Information Unit the project, the beneficiaries, implementers and other
stakeholder.
 Analyzes/study problems encountered in the process of project
implementation and make recommendations
Community/Institutional  Conduct management/organizational Training and other

Development Unit capability building activities
 Resolves right-of-way problems
 Organizes beneficiaries and provides other community organizing
services
Technical/Engineering  Project identification and validation of irrigation, roads, forest

Services unit resource development and agricultural projects
 Prepares/designs plans of projects as well as schedules and
other parameters of implementation
 Implement/execute projects according to plans
Regular Department  Undertake direct supervision of projects by providing technical

Concern (Implementing services as to planning execution.
Unit)
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B. MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Plan Monitoring and Evaluation shall be the primary function of the Ifugao Cultural Heritage Office
(ICHO) with assistance from the PPDO and MPDOs. Implementing agencies however shall do
monitoring at their respective levels. The attached logical framework and monitoring matrix shall
be the primary basis for monitoring and evaluation.
The following shall form part of plan M and E:
Social Validation – It should be scheduled within the first semester after finalizing the plan to
assess the social and cultural acceptability of the plan especially to areas where sensitive cultural
practices is still active. This is very important in project implementation to get the full support of the
community. This will be done as needed throughout the time duration of the plan.
Technical Evaluation - The Technical Working Group (TWG) shall do regular annual evaluation of
the plan and assess progress indicators as defined in the logical framework. Parameters that are
already obsolete or not valid should be changed with appropriate indicators in measuring the
attainment of objectives. Monitoring and evaluation tools or instruments shall be developed by the
TWG to aid in measuring the efficiency and effectiveness of interventions and services. Monitoring
tools will determine whether administrative and technical services are efficient in addressing
challenges confronting the rice terraces. Evaluation tools, on the other hand, will determine the
effectiveness of programs, projects and activities in the resolution of rice terraces conservation
concerns. Results of monitoring and evaluation shall be used to correct strategies not responsive to
the identified problems and improve efficiency and effectiveness of services and interventions.
Project interventions by other agencies and organizations that were contributory in attaining
the objectives of the plan will also be studied by the TWG and make recommendations on how to
integrate them into the plan and get them involved in the implementation of the plan.
Consultation Meetings - Semi-annual stakeholders’ consultation meetings will be conducted to

present status and progress reports, and to provide an avenue for a more in-depth discussion on
issues and concerns. Recommendations and suggestions during consultation meetings will be
thoroughly documented. Adequate time will be allocated to adjust strategies and interventions of
programs and make appropriate actions for the following semester.
Midterm Review – This will be conducted on the first semester during the 6th year of
implementation. Local and national professional experts on infrastructure and architectural or spatial
designing shall be employed to provide technical assistance in evaluating the overall progress and
immediate impacts of the program. This will provide a balance evaluation of attaining progress and
justifications in adjusting the parameters of the program objectives.
Final Evaluation – This will be conducted on the 2nd semester in the last and final year of
implementation. The evaluation will be done by external evaluators with local counterparts. A
comprehensive assessment report will be prepared and presented to all the stakeholders.
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C. FINANCING
Funding for the implementation of the Master Plan shall come from regular local government funds
specifically from the 20% Development Fund. Foreign funding, national government funding and
other non-government organizations funding may be availed through the preparation and
submission of proposals.
At present in the Provincial Government, the Rice Terraces Conservation Fund is established from
the income being generated from the operations of the Ambangal Mini-Hydro Power Plant. A
second Mini-Hydro (Likud MHPP) is under construction.
C.1 Strategies for Financing
Financing the plan shall include the following strategies:
 Explore private sponsorships like corporations, cooperatives and private individuals and entities;
 Use of the 70% of the DRRM Fund in all LGU levels to include funding Disaster Risk Reduction
Management and Climate-Change Adaptation Program in the Rice Terraces Communities;
 Advocate for the “chaw-wa” system in other municipalities with rice terraces (MLGU will fund the
restoration and cultivation and keeps the harvest for a certain number of years depending on the
expenses and years of abandonment);
 Lobby for more local enterprise development projects, like the Ambangal MHPP, where income
from the enterprise funds rice terraces preservation projects;
 National agencies and DA to fund rehabilitation and construction of more small/communal
irrigation systems (most abandonment are due to lack of water reaching the rice paddies);
 Explore the establishment of conservation fund at the level of the municipalities
(ordinances/local policy on collection of environmental fee and conservation fee from tourists and
businesses operating in the area that benefits from tourism); and
 Project development and project proposal preparation for submission to funding agencies.
C.2 Investment Program and Budget Estimates
Along the 4 major components of the IRTMP, activities and corresponding output indicators were
identified (please refer to attached Investment Program). Needed investments totals seven
hundred forty-nine million two hundred forty nine thousand two hundred pesos (P 749,249,200.00)
broken down as follows:
COMPONENTS Y1 (2015) Target Y2 (2016) Target Y3 (2017) Target Y4 (2018) Target Y5 (2019)Target Y6-10(2020-2024) GRAND TOTAL
Component: Bio-Physical Component 11,395,000 15,465,000 14,650,000 14,095,000 14,225,000 34,152,500 103,982,500
Component: Socio-Cultural Component 9,790,000 10,760,000 11,440,000 10,860,000 11,010,000 64,925,000 118,785,000
Component: Economic Development Component 8,052,500 12,546,400 14,574,600 10,412,200 7,232,200 25,518,800 77,336,700
Component: Support System Component 68,735,000 87,185,000 61,625,000 48,600,000 42,550,000 140,450,000 449,145,000.00
IRTMP 2015-2014 GRAND TOTAL 749,249,200.00
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PART IV
ANNEXES
A. LOGICAL FRAMEWORK AND MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK
Narrative Summary Indicator (OVI’s) Data Source Data Collection Frequency Unit in
(MOV) Methods of data Charge
collection
IMPACT Strengthened cultural
identity
Food sufficiency and Zero Households who
poverty reduced are food poor and
households who are
considered poor
GOAL IRT remains to be a RT remains in the World List of world Google Search, Annual ICHO
living cultural Heritage List heritage sites Social Media
heritage
Restored and Municipalities with Inventory of RT Direct Annual PAENOR,
Sustained IRT preserved/ sustained RT per Barangay/ observation, ICHO
sitio with Collection of
indicated area of MAO Reports
RT
General
Objectives
1. Balanced 1.1. Enriched and - Inventory of Annual ICHO
Ecosystem conserved Flora and Fauna
biodiversity - List of restored Collect reports
species of PAENRO,
previously DENR, ICHO, Annual PAENRO
endangered MLGUs
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1.2. Reforested and - List of

preserved watershed reforested areas Annual PPDO
areas (PAENRO, Inventory
DENR, ICHO,
IFSU)
- List of
protected/WS
areas/NIPAS and Semi- PDRRMO
DENR report Collect BDRRM, annual
1.3. RT areas, other MDRRM and reports
production areas, PDRRM reports
protected and IRT community
settlement areas land use plans,
properly identified CLUP, Zoning
and delineated ordinances
Report of
1.4. Resilient rice BDRRM,
terraces communities MDRRM, and
PDRRM
2. Conserved 2.1. Strengthened Studies and Collect of Annual ICHO

Culture tangible and Researches inventories
intangible cultural
heritage Collect inventory Annual
Development
2.2. Rice terraces and plans of
cultural conservation stakeholders
programs
institutionalized and
maintained
3. Sufficient Income 3.1. Income of Rice

of RT Farmers Terraces farmers
increased to above
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the poverty thresh

hold Survey Results Collect survey Annual ICHO
results
3.2. Increased
number of economic
activities for RT
farmers
4. Adequate 4.1. In-placed support Reports Collect report Annual ICHO
Support Systems systems
for IRT
Specific Objectives
BALANCED 1.1. a. Restore - No. of endangered Inventory of flora Collect Annual PAENRO
ECOSYSTEM endangered species species restored and fauna Inventories
and protected - No. of endemic species
endemic species protected
- Germplasm center
established - Written
documentation
1.1.b. Prepare and - 1 provincial biodiversity Biodiversity and Check inventory Annual PPDO
implement and conservation plan conservation , Library
biodiversity and prepared and plan Inventory
conservation plan implemented
1.1.c.Judiciously No. of biological Reports from Collect Semi- PAENRO

utilize biological resources developed as PAENRO PAENRO annual
resources as income income source reports reports
source
1.1.d. Develop No. of policies developed Report and Conduct Annual ICHO
policies to regulate on bio-piracy and policies Inventory
bio piracy and entry regulation of exotic formulated
of exotic species species
1.1.e. Strengthen the No. of RT farmers Survey reports Collect Annual PAENRO,
practice of organic practicing organic and inventory PAENRO, ICHO ICHO
farming farming reports
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1.2.a. Reforest Area of reforested Reports from Consolidate Annual PAENRO

denuded forest areas forestland PAENRO and report of
DENR PAENRO and
ICHO
1.2.b. Capacitate IRT No. of RT owners Reports Consolidate Annual PAENRO,
owners on capacitated in no. of RT ICHO
sustainable forest communities.
management
1.3.a. Prepare No. of community land Reports Inventory of Annual PPDO
community land use use plans prepared and plans
plans/ assess assessed
existing plans
1.3.b. Enact zoning No. of community zoning Reports and Inventory Annual ICHO
ordinances for RT ordinances prepared ordinances
communities passed
No. of RT owners
signing/ accepting land Reports and
use plans ordinances
passed
1.3.c. Implement No. of community zoning Reports and Inventory of Annual PPDO
zoning ordinances policies implemented plans plans
1.4.a. Make - No. of functional BDP Plans Inventory of Annual PPDO

functional community BDRRMC in RT Plans
DRR councils with in- communities
placed DRR - No of BDP in RT
management plans communities integrating
and policies DRR and CCA
- No of IRT communities
with BDRRMP
1.4.b. Implement No. of implemented infra Reports and Collect BDRRM Annual PEO,
mitigating measures mitigating measures ( BDRRM plans Reports ICHO
especially in Infra No. of slope protection
projects in RT measures and no. of
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communities flood control projects in

RT communities)
1.4.c. Ensure that No of development Project lists Collect project Annual PAENRO
agriculture projects integrating CCA lists
development are in strategies
line with CCA
strategies
CONSERVED 2.1. Foster strong - Cultural Regulatory EOs and Collect list of Annual ICHO
CULTURE cultural identity and Boards and cultural Ordinances EOs and
national pride organizations Ordinances
established Reports and
- No. of cultural products Documentations
developed and promoted and Product
- No. of festivals and Certification
events institutionalized
2.2 Document and No. of written and video CDs, Videos, Collect Quarterly ICHO
publish indigenous documentaries on IKs written Inventories
knowledge systems, published documentation
cultural Arts and
Tangible Cultural
Heritage
2.3 Develop and 1 cultural database Database Physical Check Annual ICHO
establish cultural developed and
database established
2.4. Develop IKs and No. of IKS and Tangible Stakeholder’s Collect Semi- ICHO
tangible, cultural Cultural Heritage reports Stakeholders annual
heritage as a tool for developed into Reports
holistic development sustainable enterprises
2.5. Nurture - No. of IKS transfer Reports and Collect Semi- ICHO
indigenous program conducted Documentations Accomplishment annual
knowledge thru IKs reports
transfer
2.6. Promote cultural - No. of new culture Inventory of Review of Semi- ICHO
practices bearers Culture Bearers Inventories annual
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3. 3.1. Tourism
SUFFICIENT Development:
INCOME
3.1.a. Develop Increase in number of Reports from Review of Semi- ICHO-

tourism product tourism products stakeholders reports annual Tourism
developed
3.1.b. Promote and Increase in number of Reports and Collect reports Semi- ICHO-
market Ifugao in a websites, blogs, Inventory annual Tourism
responsible and brochures, videos
fitting manner produced and
disseminated
3.1.c. Bring together Increase in number of Reports Collect reports Semi- Tourism
WHS for packaging inter-municipality tours annual
to maximize developed
resources and
spread benefits Increase in number of
visitor centers
established
3.1.d. Develop Number of tourism sites Reports and Collect Semi- Tourism
tourism sites improved Inventory inventories annual
3.1.e. Develop strong Increase number of local Reports and Collect of Semi- ICHO
policy environment policies on tourism Inventory inventory annual
for tourism culture formulated and made
and conservation operational by LGUs
3.1.f. Educate Increased number of Reports, Collect reports Semi- Tourism

tourism stakeholders trainings conducted, documentation annual
on sustainable educational materials and inventory
tourism principles and modules formulated
and implemented
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3.1 On Agri-
industry
3.1.g. Sustain and Volume of Tinawon BAS and Collect BAS, Semi- PAENRO
increase volume of production increased and PAENRO Report PAENRO Annual
Tinawon for sale sustained Reports
from 15 to 20 tons
per year
3.1.h. Expand Number of other Annual report Collect report Annual PAENRO
development of agricultural products from PAENRO from PAENRO
agricultural products developed
3.1.i. Enhance and Major agri-industrial and Reports and Collect reports Semi- PAENRO
sustain major agri- marketing centers Inventories annual
industrial marketing enhanced and sustained
centers
3.1.j. Increase RT RT productivity Reports Collect reports Semi- ICHO
productivity increased thru number of annual
rice fields re-cultivated
and restored
3.1.k. Empower/ Number of RT Report from Collect MAO, Semi- ICHO
capacitate RT stakeholders PAENRO PAENRO annual
farmers on organic trained/capacitated on Report
farming system and organic farming system
good agricultural and good agricultural
practices (GAP) practices
3.1.l. Motivate Number of RT Inventory and Review of Semi- ICHO
stakeholders to stakeholders actively reports reports annual
actively implement implementing and
and sustain livelihood sustaining livelihood
enterprises enterprises.
SUPPORT 4.1.A Improve and Increased length (km) of Reports from Collect reports Annual PEO
SYSTEM maintain effective tourism/ FMRs roads DPWHS, PEO
and efficient infra improved
support services
Increased number and Report from NIA, Collect reports Annual ICHO
length of CIS constructed ICHO, PAENRO,
PEO
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Increased number and Report Collect reports Semi- ICHO

length of CIS improved annual
Area of RT rehabilitated/ Reports Collect reports Semi- PAENRO/

restored annual PEO
Increase number of other Reports Collect reports Semi- PEO,
infra support (tramline, annual ICHO,
footpaths, native houses, Tourism
restrooms, view decks)
4.1.b. Make 1 department of culture Ordinance and Collect reports Annual HRMO
functional institutional and tourism created, report
support services funded and made
functional in the PLGU
Increased number of Report and Collect reports Semi- ICHO
stakeholders supportive/ inventory annual
involved in IRT
conservation
private individuals, inventory annual
organizations and CSOs
actively engaged in RT
conservation
functional Rice Terraces inventory annual
owners organizations
Number of TA provided Reports Collect reports Semi-
annual
4.1.c. Enact, IPRA Law implemented Reports and Collect reports Annual NCIP
advocate and in RT communities inventory
implement relevant
policies supportive to
RT conservation
WH as environmentally Ordinance and Inventory Annual ICHO
critical area declared thru National law
national legislation
Ifugao Tourism and Reports Inventory Annual ICHO
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cultural codes
implemented
Number of local policies Reports and Inventory Annual ICHO

enacted related to RT inventory
conservation
4.1.d. Implement a - Critical Watershed Reports from Collect report Annual PAENRO
Buffer Zone identified DENR
Development
Program
4.1.e. Develop and 1 RT database system Database Physical check Annual ICHO
maintain RT data developed and
base system maintained
4.1.f. Fund and Increase in investments Reports from Inventory Annual ICHO
access financial in RT conservation stakeholders
support for RT
conservation
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B. LOGICAL FRAMEWORKS OF PROGRAM COMPONENTS
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1. BIO-PHYSICAL COMPONENT
1.1 Bio-diversity Restoration and Conservation Program

Objectively Verifiable Indicators of Sources and Means of Assumptions
Achievement Verification
Overall Objectives
- Inventory of Flora and
Balanced ecosystem Enriched and conserved biodiversity Fauna
- List of restored species
previously endangered
Specific Objectives
1. Restore endangered species and - No. of endangered species restored Inventory of flora and fauna Violators are dealt with
protected endemic species - No. of endemic species protected accordingly
- Germplasm center established - Written documentation
2. Prepare and implement - 1 provincial biodiversity and Biodiversity and Stakeholders abide in
biodiversity and conservation plan conservation plan prepared and conservation plan the programs approved
implemented by different
implementers
3. Judiciously utilize biological No. of biological resources developed Reports from PAENRO
resources as income source as income source
4. Develop policies to regulate bio No. of policies developed on bio- Report and policies
piracy and entry of exotic piracy and regulation of exotic species formulated
species
5. Strengthen the practice of No. of RT farmers practicing organic Survey reports and
organic farming farming inventory
Programs, Projects and Objectively Verifiable Indicators Target Areas Time Frame
Activities
A. Biodiversity No. of flora and fauna endangered Ifugao Province 2015-2024
1. Inventory of flora and fauna species
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2. Rehabilitation and No. of seedlings produced Ifugao Province
Propagation of Extinct Forest
tree species in the area
3. Enrichment of planting to Increased forest cover Ifugao Province
watershed areas
4. Monitoring No. of monitoring conducted and Ifugao province
number of reports prepared
5. . Actions, species status No. of research studies Ifugao Province
focused on Heritage sites implemented
6. Integrating Biodiversity No. of ordinance enacted Ifugao Province
conservation to Local
development plans through
an ordinance
B. Regulatory Ifugao Province
1. Strengthening the
implementation/enforcement
of Laws
 Solid Waste Management
 Clean Air Act
 Organic Farming
Wildlife Act
C. Soil and Water Conservation Sloping Agricultural Land Ifugao Province
Technology implemented
1.2 Community-based Forest Management Program

Objectively Verifiable Indicators Sources and Means of Assumptions
verification
General Objective:
Reforested and preserved - List of reforested areas
Balanced Ecosystem watershed areas (PAENRO, DENR, ICHO,
IFSU)
- List of protected/WS
areas/NIPAS and DENR
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report
1. Reforest denuded forest areas Area of reforested forestland (9,038 Reports from PAENRO and
hectares of land reforested, 100 DENR
hectares of land
rehabilitated/enriched)
2. Capacitate IRT owners on No. of RT owners capacitated in Reports
sustainable forest management no. of RT communities.
Program, Projects and activities Objectively Verifiable Covered Areas Timeframe

Indicators
A. Community- Based Forest
Management.
1. Social Preparation Ifugao province
a. Coordination Meeting 100 meetings conducted 2015-2024
b. Identification of Stakeholders Stakeholders identified/ listed
c. PO/ Farmers Association 50 POs formed/ strengthened
d. preparation and Signing of MOA 50 MOAs prepared and signed
2. Site Development Project Ifugao Province 2015-2024

a. Site Validation and Survey Clear and defined boundaries of
CBFM Projects
b. Reforestation Project 9,500 hectares . Reforested
c. Enrichment of Muyong 100 hectares Enriched and
rehabilitated
d. Agro-forestry 1,995 hectares. Of land planted
e. Soil and Water Conservation 2,400 hectares. SWC
B. Regulatory LGU’s awareness of forest Ifugao province 2015-2024

1.. Protection and Law enforcement protection increased
Forest protection in LGU’s 2015-2024
C. Technical Assistance and Monitoring mainstreamed Ifugao Province
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1.3 Community-based Land Use Planning and Zoning Implementation Program
Narrative Summary OVI MOV Assumptions

Goal Well-maintained and preserved rice
terraces
General Preserved rice terraces through proper  Number of rice Monitoring visits, ICHO
Objectives delineation of the use of the land terraces communities records
identifying protected production rice with maintained area
terraces areas for rice terraces as
indicated in the land
use plans
Specific To assess the implementation of  # of assessed and ICHO records,
Objectives community-based land use plans updated land use plans community interviews
prepared and come-up with
recommendations for the updating of
land-use plans;
To prepare community land use plans for  # of new community ICHO records,
rice terraces areas that are non-world land use plans community interviews
heritage sites; prepared
To enact zoning ordinances for rice  # of community zoning ICHO records,
terrace communities with no zoning ordinances prepared community interviews
ordinances;
To advocate the concept of community  # of rice terraces ICHO records,
land use management to community owners signing land community interviews
members especially rice terraces use plans
owners; and
To implement zoning laws.  # of community zoning Monitoring visits Rice terraces
laws implemented owners are willing
to follow policies
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Programs and Projects OVIs Covered Areas Time Frame
Policy and Technical Support and IEC
- Updating of PDPFP and CLUPs of 4 CLUPS and 1 PDPFP that integrates 4 MLGUs with 2014-2017
MLGUs as policy support to rice rice terraces conservation considering Heritage Areas, 1
terraces communities international standards and indigenous PLGU
knowledge and culture
- Provision of TA in the assessment, # of rice terraces communities ably Heritage Barangays 2015-2018
preparation and/or updating of provided with technical assistance with land use plans
community land use plans and
barangay zoning ordinances and
monitoring and evaluation of land
use plans
- Conduct of IEC to rice terraces # of rice terraces communities and # of All rice terraces 2015- 2023
communities on the rice terrace communities given IEC on communities
implementation of zoning laws community land use management and
soliciting support and implementation
of zoning laws
Community-Based Land Use and
Zoning Ordinance Workshops
- Conduct of assessment # of assessment workshops and Heritage Barangays 2015-2018
workshops and updating of updating workshops conducted in # of with Land Use Plans
community land use plans rice terrace communities with previous
land use plans and/or zoning
ordinance
- Conduct of community land use # of workshops conducted in # of rice Rice Terraces 2018-2020
plan workshops for rice terraces terraces communities Communities and
communities with no plans Heritage Barangays
w/o Land Use Plans
- Conduct of workshops for the # of workshops conducted in # of rice Rice Terraces 2015-2020
preparation of community zoning terraces communities Communities
ordinances
Capacity Building for Implementation
of Community Land Use Plans and
Zoning Ordinances
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- Conduct of orientations and # of trainings conducted in # of rice Rice Terraces
trainings, mechanisms for terraces communities to # of Communities
implementing zoning ordinances community leaders and # of rice
like designating protected areas, terrace owners
partnerships and negotiating skills
1.4 Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Climate-Change Adaptation Program in the Rice Terraces Communities
Goal Well-maintained and preserved
rice terraces
General Preserved rice terraces that are - Maintained areas that are Survey, Community
Objectives not vulnerable to disaster risks being tilled even with Interview, ICHO and
and climate change and rice landslides MLGU records
terraces communities that are - Maintained level of production
highly resilient to climate of rice terraces areas even
change with climate change
- Incorporated local knowledge
in mitigation measures with #
of local knowledge on DRRM
and CCA documented and
integrated in rice terraces
conservation efforts
Specific To make functional community Number of functional Barangay Barangay Validation,
Objectives disaster-risk reduction councils Disaster Risk Reduction Monitoring Visit
including in-placed disaster risk Management Councils in rice
reduction management plans terraces communities
and policies
Number of rice terraces
communities with BDRRMP
Number of Barangays with
Barangay Development and Land
Use Plans that integrates Disaster
Risk Management and Climate
Change Adaptation
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To implement mitigating Number of implemented ICHO, BLGU and
measures especially in infrastructure mitigating measures MLGU records
infrastructure projects in rice in rice terraces areas susceptible
terraces communities to flooding and landslides
(# of flood control projects in rice
terraces communities
# of slope protection projects in
rice terraces areas)
To ensure that agricultural # of agricultural development MAO, PAENRO
development projects are in line projects integrating CCA records
with climate change adaptation strategies
strategies

Disaster Risk Reduction Mitigation All IRT Communities
and Preparedness Program in Rice
Terraces Areas
- Conduct of trainings for Number of trainings on disaster 2015-2024
BDRRMC in rice terrace preparedness and response, search,
communities rescue and retrieval operations
conducted to # members of the
BDRRMC
- Conduct of workshops for BDP # of workshops conducted to # of
that integrated CCA and DRRM BDC of rice terraces communities
- Screen and monitor new Number of new species screened

technologies and species and (either approved or rejected)
implementation of containment
measures Number of new farming technologies
screened
- Strengthen mechanical and Area of sloping farms in rice terraces
vegetative measures in sloping communities with mechanical and
farms vegetative measures implemented
- Develop and institutionalize of # of rice terraces barangays with
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an early warning system in the established system in the BDRRMC
BDRRMC especially for for early warning systems
incoming strong winds, strong
rains, projections of drought,
flooding and other hazards
- Conduct education campaigns Number of farmers at risk with
for farmers at risk education campaigns conducted
Delineation and Stabilization of IRT Communities 2015-2024
Hazard Zones
- Identify, delineate and map # of hazard areas identified and
hazard areas in rice terraces mapped and integrated in land use
communities plans
- Incorporation of stabilization Number of infrastructure projects
measures in restoration projects (CIS, FMRs, pathways) that
incorporate hazards mitigation
strategies in the design and
construction
Crop Resiliency Program IRT Communities 2015-2024
- Use of improved rice strain Number of rice terrace farmers using
improved rice strain
- Revitalization project for Number of indigenous tree species in
indigenous tree species rice terraces watershed areas
- Establish seed banks in rice Number of seed banks established in
terraces areas prone to flooding rice terraces areas prone to flooding
- Establish system for disease Number of BDRRMSs with
outbreak established system for pest and
disease outbreak forecasting and
early warning
Indigenous Aqua-food Species All rice terraces
Revitalization Project communities
Revitalization project for indigenous Number of rice terraces barangays
aqua food species with revived indigenous aqua food
species
95
2. SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPONENT
2.1 Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Cultural Development

rice terraces
General Preserved Culture Strengthened tangible and Studies and Researches
Objectives intangible cultural heritage
Rice terraces and cultural

conservation programs Development plans of
institutionalized and maintained stakeholders
Specific Foster strong cultural identity and - Cultural Regulatory Boards EOs and Ordinances
Objectives national pride and cultural organizations
established
- No. of cultural products Reports and
developed and promoted
Documentations and
- No. of festivals and events Product Certification
institutionalized
Document and publish No. of written and video CDs, Videos, written
indigenous knowledge systems, documentaries on IKs documentation
cultural Arts and Tangible published
Cultural Heritage
Develop and establish cultural 1 cultural database developed Database

database and established
Develop IKs and tangible, cultural No. of IKS and Tangible Stakeholder’s reports
heritage as a tool for holistic Cultural Heritage developed
96
development into sustainable enterprises
2.5. Nurture indigenous - No of IKS transfer program Reports and

knowledge thru IKs transfer conducted Documentations
2.6. Promote cultural practices - No of new culture bearers Inventory of Culture

Bearers

Cultural Events and Product No. of Cultural festivals/events conducted Province Wide 2015-2019
Development and Marketing Increase no. of Ifugao Certified Products 2016-2019
No. of Cultural Heritage Councils established 2015
IK Transfer Program Establishment Province wide 2015-2019

No. of SLTs conducted in world heritage
sites and non world heritage sites 2015-2019
No. of schools, MLGUs and BLGUs that
have institutionalized SLTs as a program
No. of skills trainings conducted 2015-2017
No. of learning centers established 2016-2017
No. of experiential learnings conducted 2016
Agricultural Productivity Enhancement No. of rice terraces farmers equipped with Province wide 2015-2019
the necessary skills and knowledge on
farming and new and emerging farming
technology
Province wide 2016-2017
No. of researches conducted
Mainstreaming indigenous knowledge Awareness on the inter-relationship of IK
in formal education and development with modern and scientific knowledge and
agencies emerging technologies
No. of schools and agencies that have
integrated IK in their programs
97
Database System Development One (1) database system developed Province wide 2015-2016
Cultural Mapping Topographic map showing the location of 2015-2016

the rice terraces, IK holders, SLTs,
historical and cultural sites and etc
Inventory of tangible and intangible cultural
heritage Province wide 2015-2016
IEC/ Advocacy Program No. of IECs conducted Province wide
Increase awareness of youth and children
about their Ifugao identity and cultural
practices
Stakeholder’s Capability Building No. of trainings attended 2015-2019

No. of field exposures attended and 2015
participated
98
3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT
3.1 Community-Based Agri-Industry Program

rice terraces
General Sufficient Income of RT Farmers Income of Rice Terraces Survey Results
Objectives farmers increased to 15K per
capita.
Increased number of economic

activities for RT farmers
Specific Sustain and increase volume of Volume of Tinawon production BAS and PAENRO
Objectives Tinawon production from 10-15 increased and sustained Report
tons per year
Expand development of Number of other agricultural Annual report from

agricultural products products developed PAENRO
Enhance and sustain major agri- Major agri-industrial and Reports and Inventories
industrial marketing centers marketing centers enhanced
and sustained
Increase RT productivity RT productivity increased thru Reports

number of rice fields re-
cultivated and rehabilitated
Empower/ capacitate RT farmers Number of RT stakeholders Report from PAENRO

on organic farming system trained/capacitated on organic
farming system
99
Motivate stakeholders to actively Number of RT stakeholders Inventory and reports
implement and sustain livelihood actively implementing and
enterprises sustaining livelihood
enterprises.

1. Conduct of Farmers Field School No. of FFS conducted Banaue, Hungduan, 2015-2023
on Rice Mayoyao, Hingyon,
Kiangan, Aguinaldo
Banaue, Hungduan, 2015-2023
2. Monitoring of tinawon rice No of tinawon rice production areas Mayoyao, Hingyon,
production areas monitored Kiangan, Aguinaldo
All MLGUs 2015-2023
3. Enterprise Development Training
and assistance No. of entrepreneur trainings
a. entrepreneur training on rice, conducted
coffee, root crops based
processing No. of entrepreneur trainings
b. Agribusiness planning conducted
4. Assistance on product labeling and No. of products packaged All MLGUs 2015-2023
packaging
5. Nutritional fact analysis No. of products tested All MLGUs 2015-2023
6. Participation to National or No. of fairs participated All MLGUs 2015-2019
Regional Fairs for market
promotion
7. Assistance to top 3 best performing 3 top best performing BTFs assisted All MLGUs
BFTs province wide
8. Monitoring of Barangay Food No. of BFTs and Display Centers All MLGUs 2015-2023
Terminals (BFTs, Display Centers) monitored
9. Rehabilitation of damaged rice No. of damaged rice terraces Banaue, Kiangan, 2015-2019
terraces rehabilitated Hungduan, Mayoyao,
Hingyon
10. Re-cultivation of abandoned rice No .of abandoned rice terraces re- Banaue, Kiangan, 2015-2019
terraces thru CHAWA program cultivated Hungduan, Mayoyao,
Hingyon
100
11. Conduct of trainings on All MLGUs
a. Organic Farming System No .of trainings conducted 2015-2019
b. Internal Control System on No. of ICS conducted 2015-2019
Organic Agriculture
12. Organic Products certification No. of products certified as organic 2015-2023
13. Orientation on Good Agricultural No. of orientation on GAP conducted All MLGUs 2015-2016
Program
14. Conduct of Internal Control System No. of ICS on GAP conducted 2015-2019
on GAP
15. GAP products certification No. of GAP products certified 2015-2023
16. Cross visit to organic farms No. of organic farms visited Provincewide 2015-2017
3.2 Sustainable Tourism Development

General To develop sustainable tourism in  Provincial and municipal Sustainable Tourism Inclusion of
Objectives Ifugao that aids in the LGUs draw up their Plans at the provincial programs that
conservation of Ifugao culture sustainable tourism plans and municipal levels, support
and the Rice Terraces  Increase in the number of surveys and studies, sustainable
Ecosystem and gives satisfaction tourist arrivals visitor/guest log books tourism by other
to enlightened visitors and  Increase in the number of agencies and
empowered host communities accredited and licensed organizations in
service providers the impact
evaluation
Specific
Objectives
 1.To develop tourism products Increase in the number of Tour packages, Private and
that enhance tourism tourism products developed brochures, tourism plans, government
experiences and increase tourism councils, surveys, initiatives to be
household incomes studies included in the
 impact evaluation
 2. To promote and market Ifugao Increase in the number of International,
in a responsible and fitting websites, blogs, FB accounts, national and local
manner brochures, videos produced promo materials
included
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 3. To bring together the World Increase in the number of inter-
Heritage Site for packaging to municipality tours developed,
maximize resources and visitor center established and
harness/spread benefits centralized system of ticketing
 4.To develop tourism sites, taking Number of tourism sites Site inspection, surveys, Inclusion of
into consideration the Ifugao improved studies, municipal plans programs of
modern and indigenous international,
knowledge, systems and national agencies
procedures and organizations
 5.To develop a strong policy Increased number of local Written policies and
environment that will help policies formulated, adopted ordinances, reports,
establish a culture of tourism and and made operational by LGUs studies and surveys
conservation
 6.To educate tourism Increased number of trainings Municipal plans, studies,
stakeholders on sustainable conducted, signages made, signages established,
tourism principles, i.e proper educational materials and written modules and
behavior of visitors, visitor modules created educational materials,
management for site managers, documentaries
and skills improvement of service
providers
COMPONENT 1: TOURISM PRODUCT 2015-2024
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Development/enhancement of eco- Increase in the number of eco-tourism Four Heritage
tourism products products including trekking, biking, rice- Municipalities,
cycle tours and photo safaris Aguinaldo and Lagawe,
Asipulo
Development/enhancement of Heritage Increase in the number of heritage Four Heritage
Tourism products tourism products including craft Municipalities, Asipulo
demonstrations, indigenous cuisine,
festivals, theatrical/creative
performances
Development of Adventure Tourism Increased in the number of adventure All interested
products tourism products such as spelunking, municipalities
wake surfing, rappelling, ziplines
102
Market Targeting Products Increase in the number of tour Heritage municipalities,
programs/packages intended for OFWs other IRT communities
and their friends/families, educational
tour packages
and homestay tour packages
COMPONENT 2: TOURISM SITE

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Access development Tourism roads, footpaths, trails, foot Ifugao Province
 bridges
Support facilities along roads i.e
restrooms, eating places
 Site Improvement Site Development plans, Ifugao Province

Interpretative signages, support services
Develop standard designs/ prototypes Access facilities Ifugao Province

that consider indigenous KSPs Buildings i.e Restrooms

Disaster preparedness/risk reduction in Handrails, community preparedness (first Ifugao Province
tourism sites responders),
COMPONENT 3: PROMOTIONS AND

MARKETING
On-Line Presence Increase in the number of websites on Ifugao province
 Ifugao, facebook accounts, blogs and
other internet tools regarding Ifugao,
tourism and culture
Branding Program Increase in the number of products Ifugao Province
 and sites using accepted and
recognized, World Heritage Site
brands/ GIAHS brands
Production of conservation-oriented Presence of a slogan and other Ifugao Province
promotions materials identity icons for Ifugao culture/
tourism
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 Increased number of directory of
service providers, brochures, and
video of attractions/tour packages
Networking Program Increase in the number of networks Ifugao province
established with travel agencies, tour
operators, government and non-
government agencies to promote
Ifugao through familiarization tours for
media, school heads, and opinion
leaders, sisterhood ties with other
tourist towns within and outside the
Philippines
Travel Mart and road show
participation
COMPONENT 4: POLICY DEVELOPMENT

AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION
1. Establish a Rice Terraces Policies/ordinances regarding a rice Heritage Municipalities
Conservation Fund Program terraces trust fund are formulated
2. Municipal Tourism Codes that Tourism Codes are formulated Tourism municipalities
advocate sustainable tourism and
conservation
3. Codes of conduct among service Each sector of the tourism industry Ifugao Province
providers that adheres to sustainable has a Code of Conduct that adheres
tourism principles to Sustainable Tourism principles
4. Profit sharing system among service Service providers such as tour guides Ifugao Province
providers and drivers has formulated a system
for profit sharing i.e Banaue tour
guides to pass visitors to Hungduan
tour guides when in Hungduan
5. Sense of Place and Place Establishment of culture codes and Ifugao Province
attachment through inclusion of Ifugao tourism codes, infrastructure guides,
icons and symbols in new and existing ordinances and policies that promotes
facilities the use of Ifugao icons and symbols
and IKSP in new and existing facilities
and structures
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COMPONENT 5: WORLD HERITAGE SITES
NETWORK
Establish a centralized ticketing system A centralized ticketing system is For Ifugao Province
 established through a printed
ticket/passport and online
booking/reservation/info for the
Heritage Municipalities
Federation of Service Providers An increased number in the number of For Ifugao Province
Association associations for the service provides
 and federation of these associations
Ifugao Heritage Visitor Center A centralized heritage visitor center is For Ifugao Province
established or the heritage towns
have improved visitor centers
COMPONENT 6: TOURISM EDUCATION,

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Sustainable Tourism 1) Number of training modules on For Ifugao Province
sustainable tourism created
2) Number of trainings regarding
sustainable tourism conducted for
policy-makers, and service providers
3) Number of trainings on proper
tourism management for service
providers i.e. getting number of
arrivals, conduct perception studies,
etc.
Visitor Education 1) Number of infomercials created 1) For Ifugao Province

regarding appropriate tourist behavior2) All municipalities,
Baguio City, Manila bus
2) Number of signages and other tools terminals and other
to put across infomercials in appropriate areas
appropriate areas
 Capability building of service providers 1) Increased number of basic and For Ifugao Province
advance skills trainings conducted
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2) Number of Accredited and licensed
service providers
3) Increased number of service
providers with specialization
4. SUPPORT SYSTEM COMPONENT
4.1 Infrastructure Support Development

General Adequate Infrastructure Support In-placed infrastructure support
Objectives System for IRT system
Specific 4.1.A Improve and maintain Increased length (km) of Reports from DPWHS,
Objectives effective and efficient infra tourism/ FMRs roads improved PEO
support services
Increased number and length of Report from NIA, ICHO,
CIS constructed PAENRO, PEO
Increased number and length of Report

CIS improved
Area of RT rehabilitated/ Reports
restored
Increase number of other infra Reports
support (tramline, footpaths,
native houses, restrooms, view
decks)

Construction, Improvement and  No. of CIS improved/rehabilitated Banaue, Hungduan, 2015-2024
Rehabilitation of CIS in the WHS Linear meter completed Kiangan and Mayoyao
Restoration of Abandoned and  No. or area of rice terraces restored Banaue, Hungduan, 2015-2024
Collapsed RT Stone walls in the Kiangan and Mayoyao
WHS
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Construction of World Heritage
 No. of marker constructed Mayoyao and Kiangan 2015-2024
site marker  No. of sites located
Construction of Nursery shed  No. of nursery constructed/established Mayoyao, Hungduan, 2015-2024

Kiangan and Banaue
Barangay-based plant nursery  No. of endemic/endangered species propagated Mayoyao, Hungduan, 2015-2024
(indigenous tree species, rattan,
 No. of endemic/endangered plants planted Kiangan and Banaue
fruit bearing trees)  No. of plants survived
Construction of FMRs No. of kilometers constructed Province Wide 2015-2024
Improvement of FMRS No. of kilometers improved Province Wide 2015-2024
Other Infrastructure Program
4.2 Buffer Zones Development Program

General
Objectives Preserved IRTs through the # of development plans and Monitoring Visit,
development and implementation programs prepared and BLGU/MLGU and ICHO
of plans and programs for the implemented Records
buffer zones.
Specific
Objectives  To develop a program for the # of programs prepared and Monitoring Visits, Records
micro-buffer zones of the rice implemented
terraces in the core zones
Monitoring Visits, records
 To develop a program for the # of programs prepared and
macro-buffer zones that implemented
surrounds or are in continuity
with the core zones
 To delineate expansion area identified, delineated and Land Use Plan/Zoning

areas, settlement areas and mapped identified in the land
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service centers in the buffer use zoning
zones and identify
appropriate programs/ # of projects/program prepared Monitoring Visits and
projects that caters to the and implemented Records
population requirements

2015-2017
Identification of Buffer Zones with
its Land Use
 Identify and delineate the buffer # of buffer zones(barangays) Land Use Plan/Records
zones identified and map of buffer zones
prepared and adopted
 Delineate the infrastructure build # of build-up areas identified and Land use plan
up areas mapped and incorporated in the land
use zoning
 Prepare and adopt policy in the

barangay, municipal and provincial # of ordinances, resolutions, executive BLGU/MLGU/PLGU
level in support of the buffer zone orders passed and implemented. Records
development/conservation
programs/activities
 Consultation with the province of

Benguet and Mountain Province for Memorandum of Agreement prepared
the inclusion of part of their territory PLGU records
as buffer zones
Development Plans for the Micro- 2015-2017

Buffer Zones within the Core Zones
 Prepare conservation activities, # of activities/projects/programs Monitoring visits and

projects/proposal/programs in the undertaken/implemented records
micro buffer zones
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 Prepare and adopt policy in the # of ordinances, resolutions, executive BLGU/MLGU/PLGU
barangay, municipal and provincial orders passed and implemented Records
level in support of the micro-buffer
zone conservation
programs/activities
Identification and improvement of 2017-2024
the primary or critical watershed in
the buffer zones
 Identify and delineate the # hectares of primary watershed area Survey records/Land use
primary/critical watershed areas identified and delineated plans
and the areas
 Prepare and adopt policies in # of ordinances passed and
support for the delineation of the implemented
watershed and timber wood BLGU/MLGU/PLGU
production area Records
Identification of an area and 2015-2024
plantation of trees for timber needs
 Identify the areas for timber wood # hectares of timber wood plantation Land use Plans
plantation area identified and delineated
 Prepare and adopt policies in # of ordinances passed and BLGU/MLGU/PLGU
support for the delineation of timber implemented records
wood production area
 Prepare and implement timber # of hectares planted with identified Survey records/monitoring
wood production timber wood visits
# of surviving trees planted in
identified timber woods
Rice Terraces and Cultural # of programs/proposal/activities BLGU/MLGU/PLGU 2015-2024

Preservation Programs for the prepared and implemented in the Records
Buffer Zones buffer zones
Development program for the # of programs prepared and MLGU/PLGU Records 2015-2024
municipalities of Lagawe, implemented for other IRT and monitoring visits
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Aguinaldo, Tinoc, Hingyon and communities
Asipulo # of service centers, agro-industrial
hubs, and market linkages established
4.3 Institutional Development

General Sustained implementation of IRT Effective management system
Objectives and culture conservation
programs through an effective Functional Rice Terraces
management system, capacity Owners Organizations
building and in-placed policies
National and local laws and
policies enacted and
implemented
Specific Make functional institutional 1 department of culture and Ordinance and report
Objectives support services tourism created, funded and
made functional
Increased number of Report and inventory
stakeholders supportive/
involved in IRT conservation
Increased number of private Report and inventory
individuals, organizations and
CSOs actively engaged in RT
preservation
Increased number of functional Report and inventory
Rice Terraces owners
organizations
Number of TA provided Reports
Enact, advocate and implement IPRA Law implemented in RT Reports and inventory
relevant policies supportive to RT communities
conservation
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WH as environmentally critical Ordinance and National
area declared thru national law
legislation
Ifugao Tourism and cultural Reports
codes implemented
Number of local policies Reports and inventory
enacted related to RT
conservation
Develop and maintain RT data 1 RT database system Database
base system developed and maintained

Community Organizing and Capability # of rice terraces communities Heritage and Buffer Zone 2015-2017
Building Program organized Area
# of existing RTOOs, Farmer’s

Organizations and other related
organizations assessed
# of existing non-functional
organizations assisted
Institutionalization of the rice terraces 1 Ifugao Rice Terraces and Cultural 2016
restoration and conservation, and Heritage Department established
cultural heritage preservation programs
Policy Development and Advocacy # of national and local laws 2015-2024
implemented
# of laws and policies enacted
Capability Building and Empowerment # of relevant trainings conducted 2015-2024
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C. INVESTMENT PROGRAM
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IFUGAO RICE TERRACES MASTER PLAN INVESTMENT PROGRAM
Province: IFUGAO
Component: Economic Development Component
Priority Program/Project Project Output Y1 (2015) Target Y2 (2016) Target Y3 (2017) Target Y4 (2018) Target Y5 (2019)Target Y6-10(2020-2024) Total Target Responsible Funding
Activity Location indicator Physical Cost Physical Cost Physical Cost Physical Cost Physical Cost Physical Cost Physical Cost Agency Source
1. Community-Based Agri-Industry Program
Development of Province wide No. of agri 2 100,000 2 100,000 2 100,000 2 100,000 5 500,000 13 900,000 MLGUs, Riceplus,
agricultural products products PLGU, DTI, PLGU,
developed IFSU MLGUs, DTI,
DOST, IFSU
Enhancement of major agri- Buffer Zones No. of agri- 2 500,000 2 200,000 2 200,000 2 1,000,000 2 1,900,000 PLGU, PLGU,
industrial and marketing industrial and maintai maintain maintai MLGU, IFSU MLGU,
centers marketing ned ed ned DOST, DOT,
centers DTI, DENR,
developed DA
Increase productivity of RT World No. of RT rice 2 200,000 2 250,000 2 250,000 2 250,000 4 800,000 12 1,750,000 PLGU, PLGU,
thru number of rice fields Heritage Sites fields MLGU MLGUs,
recultivated and recultivated DENR, DA
rehabilitated and
rehabilitated (
atleast 3 hec.
per WHS
Mun.)
Capacitate and train RT 9 No. of RT 2 64,800 2 64,800 2 64,800 2 64,800 10 388,800 18 648,000 MLGUs, MLGUS,
stakeholders Municipalities stakeholders PLGU- PLGU
w/ RTs trained PAENRO,
DTI, TESDA
Establishment of a WHS Tinawon rice 4 1,800,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 400,000 4 2,380,000 PLGU, MLGUs,
Tinawon Production production MLGUs PLGU,
Program increased by Riceplus, DA
20 %
Enhancement of Organic WHS No. of MLGUs 939,300 741,800 552,400 1,790,000 50,000 3,350,000 0 7,423,500 MLGUs PLGU,
Agriculture program w/ Organic GPBP, DA-
Ordinance CAR
funded
Conduct of skills training Province wide No. of skills 6 350,000 5 250,000 3 130,000 2 70,000 1 50,000 5 250,000 22 1,100,000 PLGU- DTI,
on product development, training PAENRO, DOT,DOST,
packaging, labelling, cnducted DTI, MLGUs, Riceplus,
marketing of Agri products TESDA MLGUs,
PLGU
No. of 6 5 3 2 1 5 22 - PLGU- DTI,

products PAENRO, DOT,DOST,
developed and DTI, MLGUs, Riceplus,
enhanced TESDA MLGUs,
PLGU
Organic product Province wide No. of organic 3 313,200 2 354,800 1 222,400 32,400 32,400 6 955,200 PLGU, PLGU,
certification products MLGUs, DTI, MLGUs,
certified IFSU Riceplus,
DTI, DA
Sub-total 1,602,500 3,511,400 1,869,600 2,567,200 817,200 6,688,800 0 17,056,700
2. Sustainable Tourism Development
Component 1: Tourism product Development Program
Development/enhancemen WHS, Number of eco- 3 2,000,000 3 2,000,000 2 1,500,000 2 1,500,000 3 2,000,000 5 3,000,000 18 12,000,000 PLGU, DOT,
t of eco-tourism products Aguinaldo, tourism MLGUs, MLGUs,
Lagawe, products SITMO, DOT PLGU,
Asipulo developed SITMO, BuB
Development/enhancemen WHS Mun. Number of 2 500,000 2 500,000 2 600,000 2 600,000 2 600,000 2 600,000 12 3,400,000 PLGU, DOT,
t of Heritage Tourism and Asipulo heritage MLGUs, MLGUs,
products tourism SITMO, PLGU,
products DOT, PAFC, SITMO, BuB,
services DTI, TESDA, DTI, TESDA,
developed and IFSU IFSU
enhanced
Development of Adventure All interested Number of 2 1,000,000 2 1,000,000 2 1,000,000 6 3,000,000 PLGU, DOT,
Tourism products municipalities adventure MLGUs, MLGUs,
tourism SITMO, PLGU,
products DOT, PAFC, SITMO, BuB,
developed and DTI, TESDA DTI, TESDA
enhanced
Market Targeting Products IRT Number of 5 1,250,000 5 150,000 5 200,000 5 500,000 5 2,100,000 MLGUs MLGUs,
Communities tour maintai maintai maintai NCCA, DOT,
programs/pack ned ned ned DTI
ages
developed
Sub-total 3,750,000 3,650,000 3,100,000 3,300,000 2,600,000 4,100,000 20,500,000
Component 2: Tourism SITE Development Program
Access development Ifugao (detailed on
(Tourism roads, footpaths, Province Infrastructure
trails, foot bridges Support
Support facilities along Component)
roads i.e restrooms, eating
places)
Site Improvement (Site Ifugao No. of sites 2 800,000 2 750,000 3 600,000 3 1,200,000 2 800,000 6 2,880,000 18 7,030,000 MLGUs, PLGU,
Development plans, Province developed PLGU, DOT, MLGUs,
Interpretative signages, DPWH DPWH, DOT
support services)
Develop standard designs/ Ifugao No. of 2 1,600,000 3 2,300,000 2 1,500,000 2 1,000,000 2 1,000,000 4 5,000,000 15 12,400,000 MLGUs, PLGU,
prototypes that consider Province Indigenous PLGU, DOT, MLGUs,
indigenous KSPs (Access KSPs SITMO, DTI. BuB, DOT
facilities developed and TESDA
Buildings i.e Restrooms) enhanced
Disaster preparedness/risk Ifugao No. of facilities 1 200,000 1 220,000 1 230,000 1 250,000 1 260,000 3 1,000,000 8 2,160,000 PDRRMC, PDRRMS,
reduction in tourism sites Province and services MLGUs, MLGUs
(Handrails, community developed and BLGUs
preparedness (first enhanced
responders)
Ifugao No. of 30 130,000 35 150,000 35 150,000 100 pax 500,000 100 930,000 PDRRMC, PLGU, DOT,
Province responders MLGUs, MLGU, BuB
trained BLGUs,
PLGU,
SITMo
Sub-total 2,600,000 3,270,000 2,480,000 2,450,000 2,060,000 9,380,000 22,240,000
Component 3: Promotions and Marketing
On-Line Presence Ifugao Number of 4 500,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 625,000 4 1,485,000 ICHO, PLGU,
Province promotional Tourism MLGUs,
websites, Office, SITMO
blogs, MLGUs,
accounts for SITMO
Ifugao
developed and
maintained
Branding Program Ifugao Increase in the 2 250,000 2 250,000 2 300,000 2 350,000 8 1,150,000 PAENRO, Riceplus,Bu
Province number of DTI, RTFC, B, DAR, DA,
products and MLGUs, DTI. TESDA
sites using TESDA
accepted and
recognized,
World
Heritage Site
brands/ GIAHS
brands
Production of conservation- Ifugao No. of 3 150,000 150,000 150,000 175,000 3 350,000 6 975,000 Tourism PLGU,
oriented promotions Province promotional Office, ICHO, MLGUs,
materials materials/ SITMO, BuB, DOT
signages/ MLGUS
markers
developed
Networking Program Ifugao No. of network 2 50,000 2 50,000 2 70,000 2 75,000 2 75,000 2 200,000 12 520,000 PLGU- DOT, PLGU,
Province established Tourism, MLGUs
MLGUs,
SITMO
Sub-total 50,000 950,000 590,000 345,000 670,000 1,525,000 4,130,000
Component 4: Policy Development and Institutionalization
1. Establish a Rice WHS Mun. Policies/ordina 1 PLGU 100,000 2 WHS 100,000 2 WHS 100,000 5 300,000 MLGU PLGU,
Terraces Conservation nces regarding MUN. MUN. Tourism MLGU, DOT
Fund Program a rice terraces Offices,
trust fund are DOT, BLGUs
formulated
2. Municipal Tourism Toruism Tourism 5 70,000 6 80,000 11 150,000 MLGU PLGU,

Codes that advocate Municipalities Codes are Tourism MLGU, DOT
sustainable tourism and formulated and Offices,
conservation Updated DOT, BLGUs
3. Codes of conduct Ifugao No. of sector in 2 40,000 2 50,000 2 60,000 10 150,000 MLGU PLGU,
among service providers Province the tourism Tourism MLGU, DOT
that adheres to sustainable industry has a Offices,
tourism principles Code of DOT, BLGUs
Conduct that
adheres to
Sustainable
Tourism
principles
4. Profit sharing system Ifugao Service 1 20,000 2 40,000 3 50,000 100,000 6 210,000 PLGU, DOT
among service providers Province providers such MLGUs,
as tour guides BLGU, Tour
and drivers Operators,
with and all other
formulated a Tourism
system for Service
profit sharing Providers
5. Sense of Place and Ifugao Establishment 50,000 1 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 150,000 1 400,000 PLGU, PLGU,
Place attachment through Province of culture MLGUs MLGUs
inclusion of Ifugao icons codes and
and symbols in new and tourism codes,
existing facilities infrastructure
guides,
ordinances
and policies
that promotes
the use of
Ifugao icons
and symbols
and IKSP in
new and
existing
facilities and
structures
Sub-total 50,000 240,000 310,000 250,000 110,000 400,000 1,060,000
Component 5: World Heritage Sites Network

Establish a centralized Ifugao One 1 500,000 250,000 250,000 700,000 1 1,700,000 Transport
ticketing system Province centralized Org, DOT,
ticketing DTI, MLGUs,
system is PLGU
established
through a
printed
ticket/passport
and online
booking/reserv
ation/info for
the Heritage
Municipalities
Federation of Service Ifugao An increased 2 25,000 2 25,000 1 federation 150,000 25,000 25,000 5 250,000 MLGUs, MLGUs,
Providers Association Province number in the SITMO, PLGU,
number of PLGU SITMO,
associations RTOs
for the service
provides and
federation of
these
associations
Ifugao Heritage Visitor Ifugao One 1 4,000,000 2 4,000,000 PLGU PLGU, DOT
Center Province centralized
heritage visitor
center is
established or
the heritage
towns have
improved
visitor centers
Sub-total - 25,000 4,525,000 400,000 275,000 725,000 5,950,000

Component 6: Tourism Education, Research and Development
Sustainable Tourism Ifugao 1) Number of 1 300,000 1 300,000 MLGUs, MLGUs,
Province training PLGU, DOT, PLGU, DOT,
modules on SITMO, IFSU SITMO,
sustainable IFSU
tourism
created
Ifugao 2) Number of 1 300,000 1 300,000 MLGUs, MLGUs,
Province trainings PLGU, DOT, PLGU, DOT,
regarding SITMO SITMO
sustainable
tourism
conducted for
policy-makers,
and service
providers
Ifugao 3) Number of 1 350,000 1 350,000 MLGUs, MLGUs,

Province trainings on PLGU, DOT, PLGU, DOT,
proper tourism SITMO
management
for service
providers
Visitor Education Ifugao 1) Number of 3 150,000 4 200,000 5 250,000 10 1,000,000 22 1,600,000 MLGUs, MLGUs,
Province infomercials PLGU, DOT, PLGU, DOT,
created IFSU IFSU
regarding
appropriate
tourist
behavior
Province wide 2) Number of 1 700,000 1 700,000 1 700,000 3 1,400,000 PLGU, DOT DOT, NCCA
and Bus signages and
Terminals other tools to
and others put across
infomercials in
appropriate
areas
Capability building of Province 1) Increased 2 450,000 2 500,000 2 500,000 4 1,000,000 10 2,450,000 DOT, DOT, PLGU,
service providers Wide number of TESDA, DTI, MLGUs,
basic and PLGU, DENR,
advance skills SITMO, IFSU,
trainings DILG, IFSU TESDA
conducted
Province 2) Number of 70 90 110 120 150 540 -
Wide Accredited and
licensed
service
providers
Province 3) Increased 0 -
Wide number of
service
providers with
specialization
Sub-Total - 900,000 1,700,000 1,100,000 700,000 2,700,000 6,400,000
SUMMARY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT

COMPONENT Y1 (2015) Target Y2 (2016) Target Y3 (2017) Target Y4 (2018) Target Y5 (2019)Target Y6-10(2020-2024) TOTAL
1. Community-Based Agri-Industry Program 1,602,500 3,511,400 1,869,600 2,567,200 817,200 6,688,800 17,056,700
2. Sustainable Tourism Development
Component 1: Tourism product Development Program 3,750,000 3,650,000 3,100,000 3,300,000 2,600,000 4,100,000 20,500,000
Component 2: Tourism SITE Development Program 2,600,000 3,270,000 2,480,000 2,450,000 2,060,000 9,380,000 22,240,000
Component 3: Promotions and Marketing 50,000 950,000 590,000 345,000 670,000 1,525,000 4,130,000
Component 4: Policy Development and Institutionalization 50,000 240,000 310,000 250,000 110,000 400,000 1,060,000
Component 5: World Heritage Sites Network - 25,000 4,525,000 400,000 275,000 725,000 5,950,000
Component 6: Tourism Education, Research and Development - 900,000 1,700,000 1,100,000 700,000 2,700,000 6,400,000
TOTAL PER YEAR 8,052,500 12,546,400 14,574,600 10,412,200 7,232,200 25,518,800 77,336,700
IFUGAO RICE TERRACES MASTER PLAN
2015-2024
Province of Ifugao
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Part II: The Plan

B. Vision, Mission, General Objectives and Strategies

C.2 Socio-Cultural Component

C.3 Economic Development Component

C.4 Support System Component

Part III. Plan Implementation and Financing

B. Monitoring and Evaluation 77

Part IV. Annexes

Table 1 - Land Area and Number of Barangays per Municipality 12

1. Diagram 1- Percentage of Physical Accomplishment 4

LOCATION MAP OF IFUGAO

Map 1: Location Map of Ifugao

MESSAGE OF NCCA CHAIRMAN

BASE MAP OF IFUGAO

Map 2: Base Map of Ifugao

TEDDY BRAWNER BAGUILAT

Republic of the Philippines

OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR

Republic of the Philippines

PROVINCIAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Special thanks to the following:

LOCATION MAP OF RICE TERRACES

1. ASCE ─ American Society of Civil Engineers

41. PAENRO ─ Provincial Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources

DEFINITION OF LOCAL TERMS

b. Inadequate Income of Rice Terraces Farmers

c. Deterioration of the rice terraces’ cultural foundation

d. Inadequate Support for the rice terraces conservation

To implement the objectives, the following Program Components shall be implemented:

The Ifugao Terraces Commission

In accordance with the provisions of EO 158, President Ramos approved on September 3,

The Banaue Rice Terraces Task Force

The Ifugao Rice Terraces and Cultural Heritage Office

The Ifugao Cultural Heritage Office

B. ASSESSMENT OF THE TEN-YEAR MASTER PLAN (2003-2012)

The specific objectives per component were:

3. Support System Component

1. Physical Targets vs. Actual Accomplishments

Assessment of the implementation of

As per program component, the

The accomplishments of the sub-

c. Support System Component

2. Financial Target vs. Actual Expenditure

Looking at the budget

The overall percentage of

 For the conservation of the bio-physical aspect of the rice terraces:

 For the conservation of the socio-cultural aspect of the rice terraces:

a. Crafting of a provincial ordinance regulating the commercialization of the Ifugao culture;

a. Increase investment in the agricultural industry to increase farm production of indigenous

C. PURPOSE OF THE UPDATED MASTER PLAN

Specifically, the updated master plan seeks to:

D. PLANNING APRROACH AND PROCESS

SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS Presentation to the PDC

1. THE CURRENT SITUATION

Table 1- Land Area and Number of Barangays per Municipality

Table 2 - Slope Classification of Ifugao

d. A GENERAL PICTURE OF THE IFUGAO RICE TERRACES

d.1. THE INSCRIBED SITES