Partnerships
Samar State University
Samar State University, located in Catbalogan City, Samar, has contributed to the achievements of the program. Through the involvement of Assistant Professor, Diana Shane Balindo, who led the Project 4 component of the CONserve-KAIGANGAN Program, to which the project was able to establish a nursery. Asst. Prof. Balindo oversees the Kaigangan Nursery and is currently managed by BOSIS.
Eastern Samar State University
Eastern Samar State University through the involvement of Project Staff, Associate Professor Noba Hilvano, is currently in the process of publishing articles on the significant findings of the program on gender analysis on the participation of SINP’s local community in biodiversity conservation.
Samar Island Natural Park (SINP)
Headed by the Protected Area Superintendent (PASu), Zenaida Baisa, the staff of the SINP Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) and the CONserve-KAIGANGAN project team have worked hand-in-hand in the research and conservation initiatives. The research and studies through the publication of scientific articles helped the SINP’s nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage Park.
Guiuan Marine Resource Protected Landscape and Seascape (GMRPLS)
Lead by the Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Vivian Cuadra, GMRPLS Protected Area Management Officers and CONserve-KAIGANGAN researches and project staff, GMRPLS was studied to host in diverse flora and fauna only existent in the Samar Island.
Basaranan nga Organisasyon han San Isidro (BOSIS)
This PO is a bearer of a Community-Based Forest Management Agreement (CBFMA), which provides tenurial security to its members and incentives to develop, utilize, and manage specific portions of the forest. BOSIS has partnered with CONserve-KAIGANGAN since the initial phase of the project and has contributed to reaching its goals. Together with the President of BOSIS, Mr. Danilo Miralles, the program has empowered the PO and its members in capacitating the locals in the conservation and protection of the SINP’s diverse flora and fauna.
Tour Guides & Boat Operators for River Protection & Environmental Development Organization (TORPEDO)
TORPEDO was recognized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) in 2018. This PO has been involved in the CONserve-KAIGANGAN Project since 2019. They participated in biodiversity conservation activities and forum organized by the research team.