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NEDA MIMAROPA

MIMAROPA Regional Development Council

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Preface The Regional Development Council (RDC) is mandated to oversee, coordinate and set the direction of all physical, economic, and social development efforts in the region. It also serves as a platform where local undertakings can be elevated and integrated with the national development programs. Relative to RDC’s mandates is the formulation of the regional research and development agenda (RRDA). The RRDA seeks to streamline science, technology, and innovation (STI) activities of all government agencies, state universities and colleges (SUCs), local government units, and private sectors aimed at increasing economic opportunities in the region. It complements with the Harmonized National R&D Agenda which is geared towards addressing the societal needs and achieving inclusive socioeconomic development through applied researches in agriculture, aquatic resources, natural resources, health and nutrition, and emerging technologies, etc. MIMAROPA region ranked 12th in research and development expenditures in 2013, and shared only 0.67 percent of the total R&D expenditure in the country (MIMAROPA RDP, 2017). In the same year, the region ranked 13th with only 337 researchers or 1.42 percent share to total number of researchers in the country. These data reveal that MIMAROPA needs to secure more investment on R&D to keep up its pace and respond to the region’s growing needs. One of the primary strategies indicated in the MIMAROPA Regional Development Plan (RDP) 20172022 is to formulate RRDA. Currently, MIMAROPA has two existing R&D consortia, the MIMAROPA Health Research and Development Consortium, and the Southern Tagalog Integrated Research and Development Consortium. In 2017, the Regional Research, Development and Innovation Committee (RRDIC), a special committee under the RDC was created. The RRDIC seeks to integrate the R&D efforts of the two consortia and other R&D concerns. Coming up with a unified plan for all sectors requiring R&D direction has become imperative to ensure growth and development of the region as indicated in the RDP. A workshop on the formulation of RRDA was held on April 17-18, 2018. This was attended by the RRDIC member agencies and the private sector representatives. Prior to and in preparation for the workshop, they reviewed the relevant strategies and policies laid out in the RDP and the current R&D initiatives and agenda of respective regional line agencies (RLAs) and SUCs, and identified R&D areas and topics based on the RDP. During the workshop, the R&D topics identified were further evaluated MIMAROPA Regional Research and Development Agenda 2018-2022


and prioritized according to the following criteria: contribution to regional goal, consistency to sector priorities, responsiveness to local situation, availability and level of institutional capability, availability and level of institutional capacity, RDC sector member approval, urgency, and impact. The output of the said workshop is attached herein as Annex A for reference. Series of revisions and consultation on the prioritized R&D topics were done after the workshop. On November 26, 2018, the RRDIC member agencies gathered for the pre-funders forum conference workshop where the prioritized R&D topics were completed and from which the participants agreed to finally pull off the RRDA for RRDIC’s endorsement to the MIMAROPA RDC during its 2018 4 th quarter full council meeting. The RRDA has indeed become one of the notable accomplishments of the MIMAROPA RDC this year. It presents the priority R&D initiatives aimed to address the pressing needs of the region covering all sectors of society. This has been made possible through the active participation and commitment of the RLAs, LGUs, SUCs, and private sectors under the leadership of NEDA MIMAROPA and DOST MIMAROPA. Through this, the medium-term goals of the region in achieving socioeconomic growth and development through research, development and innovation are now at hand. The MIMAROPA RRDA 2018-2022 complements with the MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022, hence it is presented according to the RDP Chapters which were further grouped into four major sectors, namely Economic Development Sector, Infrastructure Development Sector, Social Development Sector, and Development Administration Sector.

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PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS AND TOPICS Economic Development Sector MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022 Chapter 8: Expanding Economic Opportunities in Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022 Chapter 9: Expanding Economic Opportunities in Industry and Services through Trabaho and Negosyo MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022 Chapter 11: Reducing Vulnerability of Individuals and Families Infrastructure Development Sector MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022 Chapter 15: Ensuring Sound Macroeconomic Policy Social Development Sector MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022 Chapter 7: Promoting Philippine Culture and Values MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022 Chapter 10: Accelerating Human Capital Development MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022 Chapter 11: Reducing Vulnerability of Individuals and Families MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022 Chapter 12: Building Safe and Secure Communities ANNEX A

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Economic Development Sector MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022 Chapter 8: Expanding Economic Opportunities in Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries The Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery sector is a partner for a strong and significant part in the field of research towards countryside development. Utilization of human and physical resources to streamline the sector increases agricultural productivity, efficiency and competitiveness towards regional development. Innovative Opportunities in Agriculture will boost production by capitalizing on the strengths of traditional crops, introducing new high-value crops into the market, involving women, youth and minorities in the production process, and advancing and expanding value chains to draw in infrastructure investment and strengthen export capacity. Research and extension programs will provide knowledge and skills in the hands of farmers and fisher folks, enabling them in all aspects of production, marketing and entrepreneurial growth by providing vital training and opening up market linkages to encourage and facilitate trade.

Priority Research Area 1. Agriculture and Fisheries

Priority Research Topics Organic Agriculture: Research Development and Commercialization program Rice productivity Enhancement and Value Adding R & D Program Fisheries (inland/Marine) Research and Development Program Banana Productivity Enhancement and Value Adding R & D Program Calamansi Productivity Enhancement and Value Adding R & D Program

MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022 Chapter 9: Expanding Economic Opportunities in Industry and Services through Trabaho and Negosyo The Philippines is often referred to as a country from which export of services rather than manufactured goods is the principal engine for economic growth, as the share of the service sector in gross domestic product has exceeded that of the industry sector since the mid-1980s. There are numerous ways to measure the size of the agriculture sector. A few examples include employment, industry sales, value of production, and trade. However, because of its nature, agricultural sales tend to be highly sensitive to swings in commodity prices, and production volumes measured in dollar amounts are also subject to sensitivity to growing conditions. A sustainable future will emerge if we build organizations that, on a practical level, sustain the natural environment and the social and technological conditions that will empower future generations to define and pursue their own conception of the good life. In addition, diversifying and increasing agricultural products by training farmers on the use of new technologies and value adding processing will help expand the economic opportunities of the farmers and fisher folks in Mimaropa Region.

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Priority Research Area 1. Agriculture and Fisheries

Priority Research Topics Seaweed Productivity Enhancement and Value Adding R&D Program Salt Production R & D Program

MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022 Chapter 11: Reducing Vulnerability of Individuals and Families Problems in vulnerable families are multilayered and include the inter-section of physical, psychosocial and other forms of distress. The multi-dimensional nature of the problems of these families is closely linked to the fact that there are many institutions in the field of education, social welfare, health care and others, in which treatment and support are not satisfactory or adapted to their needs. The employment situation of parents is crucial in this respect. Job loss is one of the most important reasons for entering poverty. Among the employed, work intensity of the household is decisive, and the type of work influences income as well. Besides potential interventions of the local government unit, the targeted research and extension activities that could most enhance future interventions include support for studies about what works for whom that is, studies that focus on subgroups within the low income population to improve knowledge about how well interventions fit with needs. Longer term studies that track costs and benefits for both parents and children, studies that home in on implementation challenges and solutions, and studies that help practitioners define interim measures of success to keep programs on track would also be helpful, this would include extension programs for livelihood projects to capacitate individuals.

Priority Research Area 1. Agriculture and Fisheries

Priority Research Topics Wildlife Conservation and protection R & D Program Coastal Management and Coral Reef Conservation R & D Program Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development R & D Program

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Infrastructure Development Sector MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022 Chapter 15: Ensuring Sound Macroeconomic Policy One of the main drivers of economic growth is Infrastructure development. Infrastructure systems are the backbone of an economy as they provide social, as well as economic benefits to society. Furthermore, modern infrastructure development is a key to ensure a highly competitive global environment ( Berawi , 2017). Inadequate infrastructure in our country is one identified problem in the Philippines Development Plan for 2017-2022 which also applies in the MIMAROPA region being a region which are geographically challenged since we are island provinces. Inadequate infrastructure is the most critical binding constraints for the inclusive growth and sustainable development. If there is an improved or innovated infrastructure development programs it will contribute to reducing poverty and support economic growth by providing enhanced access to education, health care, water and sanitation, housing and other services to uplift people’s life and living standards. Moreover, it will also provide reliable and efficient transport and thus provide urban development (ADB, 2017). Hence to address the following plans below are the list of researchable areas of the MIMAROPA region.

Priority Research Areas

Priority Research Topics

1. Development of Transport

Socio-economic and environmental impact of establishing roads

Infrastructure 2. Enhancement of Power and Energy Services

and bridges to IP communities and remote areas/GIDAs Development of Environment-friendly One MIMAROPA Power Supply, Demand and Resiliency Plan Development of biofuel from local wastes (solid biomass, liquid fuels and biogas)

3. Enhancement of Water

Assessment of surface and ground water hydrology

Services (Access to safe

Assessment of the effects of climate change in existing Water

water supply)

Sheds in MIMAROPA

4. Social Infrastructure Development

Vulnerability assessment of government and private established facilities Assessment, profiling and mapping of waste water treatment (hospitals, resorts, public markets and schools)

5. Communication

Effects of internet infrastructure development on economic growth of municipalities in the MIMAROPA region

6. Infrastructure for climate change 7. Solid Waste Management

Development of new building materials (disaster resilient buildings and structures) Assessment of existing solid waste management infrastructure in MIMAROPA

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Social Development Sector MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022 Chapter 7: Promoting Philippine Culture and Values The Philippines is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of cultural diversity, as well as of biodiversity. There are more than 185 ethnolinguistic groups and 110 indigenous communities in the country. Each indigenous or local community possesses a unique body of traditional knowledge and practices which have been developed throughout centuries of use and have been transmitted through generations. Such stored knowledge continuously evolves, adapting to changes in community’s culture and environment. However, environmental degradation, the advent of science and technology and the onslaught of lowland mainstream cultures threaten the maintenance of socio-cultural values. One important move for ensuring the maintenance of unique practices is documenting practices. Documentation of IKSP will help agencies identify local practices that do not contradict government policies and help in reconciling differences between indigenous knowledge and science.

Priority Research Area 1. Complete Assessment of the Region’s Diverse Culture

Priority Research Topic Documentation and Analysis of the MIMAROPA Culture

MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022 Chapter 10: Accelerating Human Capital Development At the heart of any organization is the human capital. Investing in human capital is one of the most significant investments any organization can make for the quality of its outputs is only as good as the individual skills and commitments of its people put together. Investing therefore, in health, education and betterment of people’s skills will ensure good return of investments.

Priority Research Areas 1. Food and Nutrition

Priority Research Topics Optimization and formulation of nutritious foods for malnourished children

2. Healthcare Products

Drug discovery from plants, animals, marine resources and microorganisms

3. Reproductive Health

Intervention Strategies in Reducing Cases of Teenage Pregnancy

4. TB, HIV and AIDS

Intervention Strategies in Reducing Cases of TB and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

5. Mental Health and Substance

Management of Mental Illnesses and Drug Abuse Problems

Abuse 6. Health and Culture

Development of a culture-sensitive health program/policy for IPs

7. Improvement of Quality

Impact of K-12 curriculum on college student's performance

Education

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MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022 Chapter 11: Reducing Vulnerability of Individuals and Families The society’s provisions for social welfare and protection are critical in the current times due to the continuing and emerging risks that expose individuals and families to vulnerable straits. These facilities have already been established and are considerably functional. However, there is still the need to catch up with, if not overtake, the society’s fast changing structures and context that are advancing those risks. It is then high time to update and enhance these social facilities thru the evaluation, further development, and heightened implementation of policies and programs regarding the existing social protection services as well as other future social provisions.

Priority Research Area

Priority Research Topic

1. Culture-specific Disaster

Assessment of existing Resources and Capability Enhancement to

Preparedness Response

Efficiently and Effectively Respond to Calamities in 4th to 6th Class municipalities and barangays in GIDA areas of MIMAROPA Region

MIMAROPA RDP 2017-2022 Chapter 12: Building Safe and Secure Communities Recurring problems in housing for low-income families, migrants and victims of natural and man-made disasters are issues that need to be addressed by the government to ensure that communities are safe and secure. This goal prompts concerned agencies to (1) adopt frameworks for sustainable communities; (2) implement initiative to address operational issues on government housing projects; (3) impose housing reforms and (4) strengthen partnerships among stakeholders. More research assessing settlements and related issues, are therefore encouraged.

Priority Research Area

Priority Research Topic

1. Continuous Improvement of

Innovative shelter solutions for Climate Change Adaptation in the

Housing Programs, and

MIMAROPA Region

Technical Assistance

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Researchable Areas Complete assessment of the region’s diverse culture (tangible and intangible)

CHAPTER 10 Accelerating Human Capital Development

Improvement of health services

Environmental health and climate change impact

Research Topics History, culture and heritage of IPs Interrelated Filipino core values and beliefs Cultural / heritage mapping - Use of language as a means of promoting Philippine culture and values Analysis of homegrown short stories, poems, sayings reflecting unique cultural beliefs and values, songs, dances, and other traditions Inventory of indigenous knowledge on governance Regional acculturation, (cultural shocks and shifts) IPs’ language and writing Exploring the dynamics of the Valuing System of IPs in MIMAROPA Exploring the belief system of indigenous peoples through the analysis of different indigenous concepts (i.e., tapik) High impact technology solutions -RxBox -eHatid Impact of the environment to human health and well-being Health facility project impact to population Healthy lifestyle management Health practices of sedentary workers to prevent lifestyle-related diseases in the MIMAROPA region Health and wellness studies for vulnerable groups in Marinduque Sustainability of better and more effective health care delivery Availability, accessibility and affordability of health care services - Models for access Access to quality hospital and healthcare facilities Health promotion for high risk individuals (e.g. vulnerable groups, occupational) Health needs and services for special population groups (e.g. PWDs, mentally challenged, occupational) Health governance GIDA and hard-to-reach areas (e.g. Health profile data on GIDAs) Tourist health care systems Competency and expertise of medical and paramedical personnel in hospitals located in tourist destinations Environmental impact of poultry (broiler) raising with emphasis on health aspect Ecosystem and human relations Reduction of prevalence of water and sanitation-related diseases Water, sanitation and hygiene in the region (e.g. isolated areas) Water quality in relation to diseases (e.g. gallstones, goiter) Potability of drinking water supply Rehabilitation of bodies of water as potential tourist hub (water quality, pollutants, etc.) Health impact of climate change Health impact of mining Green health facilities

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Food and Nutrition

Human Resources in Health

Health Research Capacity

Health in Emergencies

Healthcare Products

Ceramic water filter Water filtration system Water desalination Food formulations and recipes: An evaluation of the nutritive value of indigenous food formulations and recipes Optimization studies for nutritious foods Optimization studies of typical street foods Ready-to-eat food products Functional evaluation of ready to eat food products Complementary food Food supplementation Functional food Functional Food characterization: -Ginger -Turmeric -Malunggay -Ampalaya Efficacy studies of functional food and food supplement Nutritional and acceptability studies for food substitutes Assessment of forests and other landscapes for additional food sources Feeding programs DOST pinggang pinoy Synthetic sugars and fat replacers Research on foods that will improve the weight of the severely malnourished children Malnutrition Organic food (e.g. native pig products) Effects of chemicals on natural food Resource mapping and profiling of food and food sources Rice/corn varieties Salt Iodization Baseline studies on nutritional profile of target population for the First 1000 days Program and Impact Assessment Limitations in the number of human resources (e.g. due to Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care or BEMONC, DOH requirements in hospitals, etc.) Capacitating human resources for health Research capability building among institutional researchers and support staff Research ethics on human and animal (e.g. ethics review board, institutional animal care and use committee) Role of health system in the region in disaster risk reduction Present response capacity of the region (and national level) to any disaster Post-disaster rehabilitation Soil analysis for increase in likelihood of erosion/earthquake Readiness of Rural Health Units/Emergency Hospitals in dealing with trauma patients Mapping and profiling of indigenous medicinal plants Drug discovery from plants, animals, and marine resources Efficacy studies Healthcare equipment development Product development (stevia capsules/tablets, nipa/coconut

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Health Financing

Reproductive Health

TB, HIV and AIDS

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Emerging and Reemerging Diseases

Non-communicable Diseases

Health and Culture

Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Information and Communication Technology in Health

energy drink, honeybee pollen and propolis, etc.) Novel vaccines R&D on natural products development and commercialization (e.g. cultivations studies on sources of natural products) Screening of plants using agglutination of ABO blood type Implementation of No Balance Billing (NBB) in PhilHealth for the past years and its effect on the beneficiaries Development and sustainability of more health financing Health budget and expenditure studies Financial Risk Protection Health Insurance Maternal morbidity and mortality Effectivity of (Ovatel) saliva examination (Ferning) as adjunct to family planning program Teenage pregnancy Attaining and sustaining zero unmet needs for modern family planning through strict implementation of RPRH law Multi- and extensively-drug resistant TB HIV cases looking into preponderance, comorbidities, practices, and occupation Factors contributing to increase in incidence of HIV Evaluation of HIV and AIDS monitoring and interventions Prevention and management of mental illnesses Alternative modalities in helping substance abuse patients Community-based substance use prevention Drug rehabilitation program Malaria studies (e.g. Re-emergence of malaria, Evaluation of malaria program) Other diseases (e.g. Filariasis, Zika virus, Dengue) Studies on Ovicidal/ Larvicidal Trap Prevention and management of NCDs and lifestyle-related diseases Early detection/ intervention in children with disability Effects of heavy traffic on the health of the people Nutrition of indigenous people Development of a culture-sensitive health program/policy and health profiling for IPs Indigenous knowledge systems and practices (IKSPs) Identification/ characterization/mapping and profiling of indigenous medicinal plant/animal resources Traditional healthcare and complementary medicine practices Utilization of medicinal plants Documentation on regional traditional medicine (e.g. Azolla, local Ashitaba, related to diabetes and hypertension) Biodiversity protection for flora and fauna as sources of traditional and complementary medicine Success of combination of Western and Eastern medicine (acupuncture, massage, herbs) in treating Filipino patients (e.g. clinical, sociocultural) ICT on traditional and complementary medicine Telehealth -Impact of limited/ low- to no internet connectivity in some areas of the region -Health workers on computer and social media in rapidly

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CHAPTER 11 Reducing Vulnerability of Individuals and Families

changing world of health Telemedicine Health Economics Assessment of availability of vaccines supplies and distribution Water-borne diseases economic value PWDs and OFWs Aging and Health Improvement of Pupils Performance Quality Education Technology & Education Lifelong learning Skills Critical thinking skills Impact of Mother Tongue Based Education Assessment of Learning ASEAN integration Globalization/ internationalization of educational system Tracer studies on K-12 graduates Inclusive education for children with special needs Environmental education and sustainable development Linkages and networking Resource development and management Mathematical modelling Effectiveness of science investigatory projects/experiments Instructional materials development English language curricular studies Delivery of teaching-learning progress and pedagogical content knowledge in English Language proficiency/skills(verbal and written communication) School guidance and counseling effectiveness Knowledge, skills, and attitude of the faculty and students towards research Profiling of student teachers Attitudes of K-12 graduates towards the teaching profession Teachers’ classroom management practices Classroom climate in the teacher education classes Tracer studies of Bachelors degree graduates Factors affecting performance of graduates in licensure examinations Training Needs of special groups/marginalized sectors (IPs/PWDs)/TVET clients Valuation of National Certificates from the Employer’s Perspective Impact of K-12 to TVET institutions Assessment of teachers workload Appropriate teaching methods for Indigenous people Number of IPs studying from elementary to college and number of IPs employed or engaged in gainful activities Assessment of TVET Program - Assessment and Certification Program: Impact of Implementation RESEARCH AREA 1: POLICY DEVELOPMENT Delivery of social Absorptive Capacity of LGUs in the delivery of social welfare and welfare and protection protection programs and services in 5th and 6th class programs and services municipalities in the context of Level of satisfaction of stakeholders in the delivery of DSWD devolution services/policy enhancement

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CHAPTER 12 Building Safe and Secure Policies

Social Protection Data Implications of Data Privacy Act in Implementing Social Sharing Protection Interventions ASEAN Integration Readiness to the Impacts of ASEAN integration to Social impact to social Protection Interventions protection beneficiaries RESEARCH AREA 2: PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION Impact of Pantawid Impact of 4Ps at the community level's economic Program growth/activities Sustainable Livelihood Factors affecting the implementation of DSWD livelihood Program SEED Capital programs in the beneficiaries’ economic status Sustainability of Absorptive Capacity of LGUs and communities to sustain the gains KALAHI-CIDSS of KALAHI-CIDSS Projects Cost of disability A Study to Estimate the cost of expenditures a PWD individual or Household need to sustain disability related needs The Need for Long Feasibility Study on the Establishment of long term facility or Term Care Policy for Home for the Aged/SCs with functional disabilities in need of Senior Citizens personal care in MIMAROPA Incidence of Senior Senior Citizen's Abuse Citizens Abuse High malnutrition in IP Correlation of cultural factors with malnutrition incidence in IP Areas areas Teen-Age Pregnancy Factors Affecting Teenage Pregnancy Trafficking in persons Trafficking in persons in tourism or exit point areas Human Trafficking and Exploratory Study on the incidence of Trafficked Persons During Disaster Disaster Culture-specific Vulnerability assessment and hazard mapping disaster preparedness Assessment of existing Resources and Capabilities to Efficiently response and Effectively Respond to Calamities in 4th and 5th Class municipalities and barangays in GIDA areas of MIMAROPA Restorative community programs Juvenile justice system LGBT youth Compliance to SWD SWD Standards: Its Applicability and Its Effectivity on the Standards Community along Delivery of SWD programs and services Functionality of Local Assessment of Functionality of LSWDOs Social Welfare and Development Offices (LSWDOs) Social Protection Assessment of the Social Protection Mainstreaming at the Mainstreaming of provincial and municipal levels LGUs Enhancing government worker situation through leadership training Continuous Effectiveness of housing programs (Identify land suitable for improvement of housing projects/settlement sites) housing programs, and Access to housing programs technical assistance Innovative shelter solutions (construction and implementation mode of housing projects; social acceptability of government programs; alternative mode of accessing government housing programs; payment scheme; appropriate housing designs for settlements in island provinces) Climate resilient buildings Energy efficient buildings Relocation site fit for displaced persons’ economic activities

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CHAPTER 13 Reaching for the Demographic Dividend

Implementation of pertinent national laws (e.g. Lina Law) Integration of population and development programs at all stages of development Qualification Standards and Management Integration of population and development programs at all stages of development

Socio-economic impacts of migration in MIMAROPA Implementation of pertinent national laws (e.g. RA 10354RPRH law), executive orders (e.g. EO 12 s. 2017), and approved plans

Indigenous ways for disaster-resilient buildings/houses Localization of national laws

Investment in reproductive health

Parent-child communication about sexual and reproductive health in MIMAROPA Investments in child health, nutrition and education, and migration and household structure Community and sector effects of rapid population growth Safe water treatment and storage in popular tourist destinations Unmet needs for population planning Physical and psychological effects of natural and artificial family planning strategies, approaches or products Demographic analysis of migration in MIMAROPA

Review on national laws

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT SECTOR RDP Chapter CHAPTER 19 Accelerating Infrastructure Development

Researchable Areas Development of Transport Infrastructure Enhancement of Water Services

(Access to safe water supply)

Enhancement of Power and Energy Services

Research Topics Socio-economic impact of establishing roads and bridges to IP communities and remote areas/GIDAs) Assessment of surface and ground water hydrology Development of inexpensive safe water treatment and storage in the home Assessment of the effects of climate change in existing Water Shed in MIMAROPA - Assessment of the status of existing water shed in MIMAROPA Recycling/Utilization of used-batteries for RE Systems Design and Development of Energy- Efficient and Resilient Establishment/facilities Power Resiliency Program/Plan on Double Looping of Transmission Lines - Feasibility study of installing Double Lopping of Transmission lines in Occidental Mindoro - Development of Biofuel from local wastes (solid biomass, liquid fuels and biogas)

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Vulnerability assessment of school buildings/classrooms Assessment, profiling and mapping of waste water treatment/hospital waste facilities (schools/hospitals The effects of internet infrastructure development on economic growth of municipalities in the MIMAROPA region New building materials (disaster resilient buildings and structures) - Development of new building materials(disaster resilient buildings and structures) Warning systems for failure in buildings and structures

DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE SECTOR RDP Chapter CHAPTER 5 Ensuring Peoplecentered, clean and efficient governance CHAPTER 6 Pursuing Swift and Fair Administration of Justice CHAPTER 17 Attaining Just and Lasting Peace

Researchable Areas Enhancement of Administrative Governance

Research Topics Review of the local govt code on the feasibility of including regional governance Gap analysis of e-governance for knowledge-sharing in MIMAROPA regional agencies Viability of integrated ID System in MIMAROPA

Enhancement of Access to Criminal Justice System IRA utilization

Assessment and trend analysis of the existing Barangay Justice System Assessment of the current jail services and facilities: Its impact on the living condition of detainees in MIMAROPA

Protection and Development of Conflict-affected and Conflict-vulnerable Areas

Needs assessment for sustainable livelihood program for IP communities

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SECTOR RDP Chapter CHAPTER 8 Expanding Economic Opportunities in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Researchable Areas Inventory of indigenous (climate-resilient) plant varieties, poultry and livestock species Inventory of highland vegetables, livestock and products

Research Topics Inventory, characterization, resource mapping of indigenous (climate-resilient) plant varieties, poultry and livestock species

Adaptability of Seaweed Varieties of Coastal Areas in Oriental Mindoro; Development of Innovative Seaweed-based Food and Non-food Products; Development of UM for Seaweed Pulverizer

Seaweeds industry development Smart technology in farming developmentDOST (includes traceability of caught aquatic resources to buyers) Development of Mindoro Rice Product Standards

Establishing the Production, Product, and Process Standards of Mindoro Rice

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Fishery (fresh or marine) productivity

Water resource mapping Climate-resilient irrigation facilities

Watershed management

Mass propagation of quality and disease-free planting materials Data collection and management system Calamansi Breeding of new varieties, tissue culture

Supply/value chain study Production area, pest & disease profiling & mapping Soil & water, and pest & disease management

Off-season production

Breeding Culture and Production System of White Goby (Biya) in Captivity; Institutionalization of Biya Fishing in Naujan Lake; Effect of Tilapia Stocking on White Goby Population in Naujan Lake; Policy Formulation on White Goby Fishing Season; White Goby Stock Assessment; Morphological and Genetic Assessment of White Goby; Potentials of White Goby Culture in Inland Fishponds; Policy Research on the Management of Naujan Lake Inventory, Identification, and Characterization of Potential Water Resources in Oriental Mindoro Development of Mobile Application for Water Level Sensing in Rice Production; Pilot-testing of Rainwater Harvesting Technologies for Agriculture Integrated Water Resource Management System (Ridge to Reef) for Watershed Management, Soil Erosion Management, Hydropower Generation, Irrigation System, Bulk Water Supply, and Wastewater Management; Characterization of Critical Waterways in Oriental Mindoro Adaptability Trials on Tissue-cultured Banana Varieties; Pilottesting of Tissue-cultured Calamansi; Evaluation of Calamansi Propagation Techniques Development of Information System for Agriculture and Fisheries Assessment and Characterization of Mindoro Calamansi Varieties; Pilot Research on Mindoro Calamansi Micropropagation; Policy Research on the GI of Mindoro Calamansi Process Standardization of Spray-dried Calamansi; Policy Research on the Industry Promotion of Key Commodities (banana, calamansi, rice, coconut, and marine/aquatic resources) Pest and Disease Incidence Profiling of Applicable Key Commodities (banana, calamansi, rice, coconut, and marine/aquatic resources) Drip Irrigation System for Off-Season Production in Calamansiproducing Areas; Soil Quality Assessment of Key Commodities (banana, calamansi, rice, coconut, and marine/aquatic resources); Optimization of Vermi Tea, Mychorizal Fungi, Azolla, and Wood Vinegar as Fertilizer and Pesticide; Institutionalization of Off-Season Calamansi Production in Oriental Mindoro; Comparative Studies on Different Off-Season Technologies (pruning, irrigation, high-density planting, etc)

Organic agriculture QPM production system Mechanization (production – processing machineries/facilities) Smart-farming approaches

Development of UMs and Upscaling

Product development/value adding

Food and Non-food processing (shelf-life, chemical content, nutritional value, sensory analysis and evaluation, food safety)

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Market Testing of Innovative Calamansi-based Products

Adaptability Trials of PHRice Varieties (irrigated, upland, saline, aerobic, submergence)

Efficacy of Bio-Organic Fertilizers (all key commodities) Assessment on the Adoption of Rice Production/Post-harvest Equipment

Mindoro Rice Area Mapping and Profiling Mindoro Rice Production System, Bio-physical and Economic Environment and Constraints Physiological, Biochemical and Molecular Characterization of Mindoro Rice Genetic Improvement of Mindoro Rice for Enhanced Yield and Grain Quality Innovative Grain-drying Technologies for Enhanced Grain Quality of Mindoro Rice Pilot Testing of Innovative Milling Technologies for Mindoro Rice Mindoro Rice Market Monitoring and Policy Research Assessment of Mindoro Rice Production and Postharvest Process, Marketing and Competitiveness Development of Innovative and Market-competitive Rice-based Products Development of Pilfer-proof Packaging for Mindoro Rice Competency Improvement Needs of Farmers and Post-harvest Facility Operators Building Technical and Entrepreneurial Competencies of Farming Communities in Oriental Mindoro Market and Policy Studies to Ensure Product Quality and Purity

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P a g e | 15 of Mindoro Rice Perception Analysis of Rice Stakeholders in the Assurance of Grain Quality and Purity Towards Market competitiveness of Mindoro Rice Banana Tissue culture Value-chain analysis of saba Production constraints Pest and Disease Incidence Profiling of Applicable Key and quantification of Commodities (banana, calamansi, rice, coconut, and related yield gaps marine/aquatic resources) Clonal selection of biotic Clonal Selection of Biotic and Abiotic Stress and abiotic stress Product development of Development of Innovative Banana-based Products banana-based products Mechanization of banana Development and Optimization of Banana Processing processing equipment Equipment and Production Accessories Development of innovative and marketDevelopment of Innovative Banana Fiber-based Products; driven banana fiber Market Research on Banana Fibers products Production area and pest & disease profiling & mapping Risks assessment and disease surveillance Impact assessment of developed banana technologies Trade/market policy analysis Other crops (vegetables, fruits, root crops, etc) Production systems Cultural & Management practices Yield Performance of Carrageenan-based Field Trials of Carrageenan-based Foliar Spray in Vegetable and Foliar Spray in Vegetable Fruit Production and Fruit Production Smart farming Impact Assessment of Smart Farming Methods approaches Post-harvest processing and product development Market Study Climate-smart agriculture Livestock Breed development and PHILGOAX: A locally developed, well-adapted and climate genetic improvement resilient goat breed under Philippine condition In-vitro rumen degradability and association of Rumen Fluid Reproductive bio Analyses And Nutrient Apparent Digestibility in Goats; techniques for priority Association of Leptin gene in the backfat thickness and livestock species reproductive efficiency in Native Pigs

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Nutrition/Feeds and Feeding System Conservation and improvement of native animals Use of phytobiotics, prebiotics and probiotics Disease isolates in animal products Detection of chemical residues and antimicrobial resistance Waste/manure management Housing system

Animal welfare Product development and processing Pasture management Organic agriculture Exploring/Conservation/ Upgrading Potential Indigenous/native Livestock Breeds to Produce Native Delicacies, etc. Mechanization (production-processing) Innovative marketing and distribution system Aquatic R&D

Breeding, culture and production system of goby (biya) in captivity

Characterization of biya species

Feeding Potential of Aquatic Fern-Azolla In Poultry Ration Under Different Two Types Of Production Systems; Impact of Dietary Fats on Goat’s Rumen Condition, Methane mitigation, Voluntary Feed Intake And Apparent Digestibility Conservation and improvement of native pigs through systematic selection and breeding In-vitro and in-vivo anthelmintic and antibacterial property of sampasampalukan and makahiya extract Impact of the degree of blood in different poultry and animal products affected by class of abattoir In-vitro and in-vivo anthelmintic and antibacterial property of sampasampalukan and makahiya extract Processed Swine and Chicken Manure as cheap source of feedstuff in Ruminant Nutrition; Digestibility of Fattening Goat Fed with Dried Swine Manure In Formulated Concentrate Supplemented With UMMB Efficiency of the type of housing on the production, behavior and welfare of different animal commodity Efficiency of the type of housing on the production, behavior and welfare of different animal commodity; Stress Level And Behavior Of Pekin Duck Fed With Fresh Azolla Raised Under Induced Heat Stress Development of different canned products using azolla-fed native poultry and goats Application and influence of the four new forage technology in different Mangyan Village as business venture Development of pelletized formulated concentrate in different animal commodity using various research-based organic feedstuffs Development of different canned products using azolla-fed native poultry and goats; Sustaining productivity and Egg Quality Standardization in Mallard Duck Fed with Azolla as Dietary Protein Source as affected by feather color Development of pelletized formulated concentrate using various research-based organic feedstuffs; Efficiency of Dual Pest Control Drone Machine in Features, Acceptability and Sanitation in different Commercial Poultry Farms Impact of type of marketing strategies on the productivity of poultry and livestocks raisers Breeding Culture and Production System of White Goby (biya) in Captivity; Institutionalization of Biya Fishing in Naujan Lake; Effect of Tilapia Stocking on White Goby, Banak, Maliputo, Banglis Population in Naujan Lake; Policy Formulation on White Goby Fishing Season; White Goby Stock Assessment; Morphological and Genetic Assessment of White Goby; Potentials of White Goby Culture in Inland Fishponds; Policy Research on the Management of Naujan Lake Identification of biya species in naujan lake Biya diversity in relation to its environmental condition like water and soil quality

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P a g e | 17 Institutionalization of Biya fishing season in Naujan Lake (policy paper Conservation, Protection, and Preservation of Biya (White Goby) of Naujan Lake

Adaptability of Seaweed Varieties in Coastal Areas in Southern Oriental Mindoro Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management Fish stock assessment and enhancement of Lake/Marine Waters in

Study on institutionalization or policy thru the use of fishing gear in naujan lake Use of different fishing gear fishing net and size in correlation of the size of biya being harvested in naujan lake Taxonomy of White Goby in Naujan Lake Conduct Participatory Lake Resource Assessment and Output Consolidation Study on Characteristics of Sediments and Sedimentation Rate in Naujan Lake Conservation of Native White Goby "Biya" of Naujan Lake Park in Correlation with Morphological Characteristics and SocioEconomic Aspect in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro Habitat and Site Affinity of White Goby Policy Formulation on White Goby Conservation, Protection, and Preservation Comparative Study on Growth Performance and Survival of White Goby Culture in Fresh and Frackishwater Fishponds Naujan Lake Fishermen: Profile, Affiliation, and Needs Assessment Study on Seasonal Migration of White Goby of Naujan Lake Establishment of life history/stages of white goby Gut Analysis of White Goby Limnological and Water Quality Assessment of Naujan Lake Environmental Studies on Biodiversity and Weather and Climate Impacts on Dwindling Biya Resource Socio-Economic Profiling of Fisherfolks along Naujan Lake Fish Catch Monitoring of White Goby Establishment of White Goby Baseline Data Extent of Involvement in Monitoring, Implementation, and Law Enforcement of Deputized/Volunteer Individuals and Communities on the Conservation, Preservation, and Protection of White Goby (task force) Resource Mapping of Non-Fishery-based Potential Livelihoods for Lake Communities Institutionalizing Incentives System for Naujan Lake Stakeholders Assessment of Social Impact on Lake Environment Management Market Study on Biya and Biya-based Products Reproductive Biology of White Goby Natural and Supplemental Feeding using Indigeneous Materials (plants and fruits) for Nursery and Grow-out Culture of Biya Hatchery Production of White Goby in Captivity Introduction of seaweed varaties resistance to high water temperature, turbidity and water current situation in southern part of oriental mindoro. Effect of seasonal closure (2 to 3 years) to pelagic fishes its size, catch and production Ecological assessment of Naujan Lake its physical, chemical and biological characteristics Stock assessment of different fishes/migratory fishes of Naujan

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Lake; Assessment of the Fish Catch Composition and Volume in Naujan Lake National Park

Mariculture, freshwater and brackishwater culture

Fish health, disease diagnostics and management

Fish biodiversity studies Organic aquaculture (probiotics and prebiotics) Fish kill warning and mitigation system and environmental management for sustainable aquaculture Mechanization and automated systems for feeding, water and culture management and post production Nutrition feeds and feeding systems Postharvest handling, processing and new product development, including harnessing pharmaceutical and other uses of aquatic species

Marine & coastal resources assessment, profiling, mapping and valuation

Captive breeding and production of "banak" (mullet) of Naujan Lake, Adaptability of SEAFDEC-Hatchery Protocol in Oriental Mindoro, Culture Potential of Local Bivalve Species in Pond System, Growth and economic performance of mudcrub fattening production under different aquaculture systems Impact of shrimp and milkfish pond water effluents on water quality in Caluangan Lake, Management of disease in shrimp pond aquaculture system: Environmental perspective, Plankton community as bioindicator of water quality in aquaculture fishfarms in Oriental Mindoro; Adaptation of freshwater species to climate change; Assessment of Occurrence of Diseases in Sugpo, their Causes, and Prevention and Cure; Assessment of Availability of Natural/Organic Feeds for Proper Nutrition; Assessment of Quality/Pollution Levels; Assessment of Quality of Soil in Bottom and Dikes of Fishpond Temporal Variations in the Phytoplankton Distribution and Composition in Naujan Lake;Inventory of shoreline malacofauna in Oriental Mindoro, Coastal and marine habitat assessment Organic aquasilviculture of mudcrub in Oriental Mindoro Solar-Powered Flood Monitoring System with SMS Notification; Potential of seaweeds for integrated multi-trophic aquaculture with local bivalve species in Or. Mdo.; Biya as biomarker for Lake Naujan health; Assessment of Occurrence/Frequency of the Fish Kills in Selected Areas in Oriental Mindoro

Solar Powered Automated Fish Feed Dispenser

Study of growth rate of Biya in Captivity with different types of feeds/ feeding system (nutritional value) Postharvest technology and Good Manufacturing Practices on Goby (Biya); Assessment of Current and New Processes to Increase Recovery/ to Reduce Losses in Produce; Upscaling of FIC-developed Water Retort and Freeze-drying Technologies Temporal Variations in the Phytoplankton Distribution and Composition in Naujan Lake; Biomass, Vegetation and Diversity Index of Mangroves along Sukol River, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro; Fingerlings Automated Counter; Screening of extracts of local bivalve species for antimicrobial properties; Blue ecosystem resources and their economic valuation; Integrated Information management system of fishery coastal and marine resources in Oriental Mindoro; Study on Vulnerability and Coastal Integrity in Oriental Mindoro; Study on Sediment Characterization and river run-off in northern bay of Oriental Mindoro

Forestry

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P a g e | 19 Production and ValueAdding/Processing of C. mindorensis (Bagtok) Bamboo, nito and other Non-wood forest products Silvicultural systems Agro-forest tree nursery techniques Assessment of forest and other landscapes for additional sources Development and sustainable management practices Development of high yielding varieties of priority timber species Production protocols for the propagation of quality timber and nontimber forest planting materials Development of sustainable harvesting and postharvest techniques/technologies and marketing strategies for timber and nontimber forest species/products Economic and environmental analysis of sustainable farming practices Land resource optimization Community-based Action Research (CPAR) on Lakatan Banana-based Farming Systems in Palawan CPAR on Rice-based Farming Systems Using System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Approach in Oriental Mindoro Community-based Production, Characterization and Conservation of Native Chicken (Manok Mangyan) of the Indigenous People of Oriental Mindoro

Inventory and Assessment of C. mindorensis (bagtok) Bamboo, Rattan, Nito Vine, Kaong, Anabo, and Other Non-wood Forest Products in Oriental Mindoro; Culture and Adaptability of Nito Vine and Rattan in Lowland Areas

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CHAPTER 9 Expanding Economic Opportunities in Industry and Services through Trabaho and

Negosyo

Enhancement and Promotion of Beekeeping Technology in the MIMAROPA Region Through CPAR Approach Enhancing Garlic Optimization of Farming Techniques for Garlic and Onion Production in Palawan Production in Southern Oriental Mindoro Development of ValueAdaptability Trials on Adlay Varieties in Oriental Mindoro; Added Products from Development of Innovative Adlay-based Products Adlay Product Development of Bignay (Antides mabunins Linn.) Productivity and Profitability of Adlay (Coix lacryma-jobi) under Cashew Trees in Palawan CPAR on Soybean-based Farming Systems Development and Promotion of ValueDevelopment of Innovative Rice-Corn Blend Value-added Added Products From Products Rice and Corn Infrastructure and logistics systems Storage facilities and systems Transport cold storage Policy Formulation/Research on Energy and Power facilities and systems Development of Oriental Mindoro Farm-to-market roads construction, assessment of effectiveness Emerging Agricultural Field Trials/Optimization of Stevia Production in Oriental Commodities/Agri-based Mindoro; Development of Innovative Stevia-based Products; Products Identification of Stevia Growth Stage for Optimum Yield Increasing employment Salt industry study in Occidental Mindoro and livelihood Carrying capacity of tourism development areas opportunities in industry Waste management in tourism development areas (solid and and services water wastes) Market study on tourism circuits for the MIMAROPA region Strengthening of quarantine Gender sensitivities in employment Business education reviews Best practices of business administration Family corporate studies Drivers and barriers of entrepreneurship Industry clustering and competitiveness Information and Communication Technology/Business Process Outsourcing (ICT/BPO) sector Business competitiveness Private-public partnership, governance, and business environment Business Practices of Local Vendors Industry Study Entrepreneurs/Entrepreneurship

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Increasing economic opportunities in industry and services

CHAPTER 14 Vigorously advancing Science, Technology, and Innovation

Research and development initiatives to increase growth potential of the region

Consumer & Market Study Effective marketing Hospitality methodology Management styles, methods and principles Techniques and innovations Tourist culture and behavior Marketing practices in tourism and hospitality, and how these relate to cultures Consumer behavior and trends in tourism and hospitality Destination culture and destination marketing Event planning and design Event logistics Event evaluation Strategic management and creative leadership Sponsorship and fundraising Volunteer and human resource management Event professionalism Event programming Event risk management Financial management of events Marketplaces, electronic distribution channels, or eintermediaries Internet or e-commerce business models Self-service technologies e-procurement in supply chain management Social dynamics of communication on the internet Socio-economic profiling Agriprenuer model incubator Web-development for marketing, tourism and governance Software development for ICT-BPM Food Processing Skills Development and Enhancement among Housewives The prevalence of the entrepreneurial mindset among the employees of SUCs and RLAs in the MIMAROPA region Socio-economic profiling Agripreneur model incubator Ridge to reef biodiversity Coral reef rehabilitation and gardening Coastal and small islands biodiversity Protected area networking Increasing economic opportunities in industry and services Technology & Business Incubators Tech-transfer programs Technoprenuership Increasing tourism opportunities in the province Patronizing MIMAROPA products: views on product quality as input to product enhancement and marketing Research management Policy review Research and Development Centers IP management Investment in research and development - The role of family support in the education of children in their adolescent years

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CHAPTER 16 Leveling the Playing Field through a National Competition Policy CHAPTER 20 Ensuring Ecological Integrity, Clean and Healthy Environment

R&D for the attainment of sustainable mining without sacrificing ecosystem integrity - Environmentally-sound mining practices - New Product Development - Mineral Characterization Data base on R and D activities Legislations on incentives to increase manpower Technology commercialization Technology need assessment Technology upscaling Technology and business incubators New product development from locally available raw materials Processing equipment Manufacturing practice Equipment development, fabrication, and test for: - Food Processing - Agriculture - Construction - Energy Interventions to address Outstanding programs of the LGU in climate change adaptation competitiveness of the and disaster risk reduction and preparedness and natural LGUs resource management Economic dynamism, government efficiency, infrastructure and resiliency

Management of Natural Resources

Habitat range and carrying capacity of protected areas vis-Ă -vis endangered species (Tamaraw and other species) Forage land pasture identification Coral gardening/transplanting Inventory of biodiversity in WQMA Effectiveness of MPAs in relation to food security and tourism Identification of location, legislation, processing, monitoring, and marketing (small scale) Volume of maximum extraction of sand and gravel and pebbles extraction Management of Natural Resources Waste Recycling Technologies Solid and Liquid Wastes Facilities Environment-friendly Waste Management Systems Environment-friendly Tourism Waste Management Practices Agrometeorological Station (AgroMet) Environmental issues in production and manufacturing Carrying capacity analysis for tourism areas and sustainable tourism development Sustainability Mechanism for Household Waste Segregation Program Resource Mapping and Profiling Assessment of Potential ecotourism sites Economic valuation and accounting of bio-diversities Assessment of mangrove diversity for coastal resource management and ecotourism development

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P a g e | 23 Diversity assessment of marine resources Socio-economic impact assessment of reforestation program (NGP) Streambank stabilization/protection Measures EIA for Sustainable Tourism Suitability assessment of Forest Tree Spp. For potential reforestation areas (denuded land) of the province Feasibility Study for MPA Resource Utilization Assessment/ Trend analysis of deforestation in forestland (% Deforestation) Assessment and Trend analysis of Environmental Law Enforcement Policy Review, Analysis and Harmonization Modelling (wavelength, weather, climate, storm path, wind and rain intensities) Active warning system Apps development for weather information Carbon emission and sequestration Carbon sequestration and valuation Carbon footprint Airshed monitoring Greenhouse gas source profiling and mapping Urban flood modeling using LiDAR data sets Urban waterways design Flood Mitigation and Control Measures Development of Tools for Vulnerability and Risk Assessment for Tourism Areas Vulnerability and Risk Assessment for Tourism Areas Ecosystem stress adaptation evaluation as a result of new development Bioindicators of ecosystem health Ecosystem health Ecosystem regeneration (Methods/ Techniques) Community adaptive strategies Erosion control measures (Streambank Stabilization) Eco-Testing of CCR agricultural crops Product Dev’t on rootcrops, nipa, etc. Pilot-testing of Rain Water Harvesting Technology for Climatesmart/Resilient Agriculture Institutionalization of the adoption of nature-based wastewater treatment technology (policy paper) Watershed Preparedness, prevention and mitigation of natural disasters. Modelling and forecasting of climate change related disaster Scenario building for disaster management Vulnerability assessment studies (socioeconomics, agriculture, environmental, comprehensive identification of disaster risk areas – e., landslide, flood and fire risk) Pollution control Global warming Environmental issues that affect the land, air and water Ridge to reef assessment Valuation studies on pollution Biological remediation

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P a g e | 24 Development of technologies for waste utilization. Vulnerability assessment of the communities Adaptation, prevention/mitigation and health effects of global warming Adaptation – development of adaptation technologies, global warming adaptation (development of practices, environmental and biodiversity support, coastal area preparations, etc.), sea water intrusion to fresh water source, and community adaptation Prevention/mitigation – technological mitigation, carbon sequestration, carbon source reduction, and comprehensive geographical specific biodiversity assessment Health effects – waterborne and airborne diseases, and other health related effects of global warming to man, crops, & livestock. Development of smart farming approaches Development of strategies/decision management tools for climate change resilient environment Use and management of natural resources/environment Natural disaster mitigation/disaster management Pollution Control Climate change mitigation/adaptation/financing Biophysical, Socio-Economic and Vulnerability Assessments of the Marinduque Wildlife Sanctuary and Torrijos Watershed and Forest Reserve Coastal Resource Assessment at Verde Island Passage (VIP) (Mangroves, Seagrass/Seaweeds/Algae, Corals, Fish and Macroinvertebrates) - The costs and benefits of protected areas for local livelihoods in MIMAROPA - Tourism impact to protected areas in MIMAROPA - Sustainable tourism in protected areas in MIMAROPA - Economically important species of flora and fauna in MIMAROPA - Balancing tourism and agricultural output in the MIMAROPA region Small island resources assessment and management Green technology generation and adaptation Carbon trading studies Forecasting and Warning Modeling Weather Climate Storm path Wind and rain intensities Big data analytics Microclimate Active warning systems Apps development for weather information applied to incident command system Adaptive species and farming systems Stress vulnerability assessment of crops Climate change adaptive species short-rotation cycle crops drought resistant species

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Improvement of Air and Water Quality

Ecosystem Resilience

water-tolerant species Climate change resilient farming systems Storm proofing New aquaculture models

Climate Change Mitigation Carbon emission and sequestration Carbon sequestration valuation Carbon footprint Airshed Monitoring Greenhouse gas source profiling and mapping Waste management Urban Flood Control Urban flood modeling using LiDAR data sets Urban waterways design Urban parks and water reservoir design Biodiversity Profiling Resource mapping, profiling and valuation Water resource mapping and assessment Groundwater hydrological studies Preventive Maintenance of existing water supply system of Brgy. Isok1, Boac. Design of new pumping station of Brgy. Isok1 Research on water supply of every municipality in Marinduque Ambient Factors Affecting Air Quality in MIMAROPA Economic and agricultural pressures to groundwater resources of MIMAROPA Water resources mapping and assessment Water harvesting Watershed health Water footprint Groundwater assessment Ceramic Water Filter Water Filtration System Water desalination Water Potability Assessment Ecosystem regeneration Community adaptive strategies Incident command systems in communities Channels of command/ distribution Delivery mechanisms Ecosystem stress adaptation evaluation as a result of new developments (i.e. new tourism sites) Bio-indicators of ecosystem health Ecosystem health

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