Second Cordillera Highland Agricultural Resource Management Project

(CHARMP 2)
Lead Project Agency: Department of Agriculture (DA)
Implementing Agencies:

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) - CAR

Local Government Units (LGUs)

Non-Government Organizations

Funding Institutions:

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund for International

Development (OFID)

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Total Project Cost: USD66.4 Million

Project Duration: 7 years (2009 - 2015)
Goal: Poverty reduction and improved quality of life of rural highland indigenous
peoples/communities in CAR
Purposes:

Increased farm family income of the rural poor in target areas.

Improved land tenure security.

Ensured food security.

Conserved and improved highland forests and watersheds based on sustainable practices.

Strategies:

Indigenous Peoples

Value Addition

Consolidation

LGU Implementation

Gender

Knowledge Management

About the Project

The Second Cordillera Highland Agricultural Resource Management (CHARM2) Project is a
special project implemented by the Department of Agriculture. It is the second phase of
CHARM1 Project which was implemented in 1998 to 2004.
Rationale
The impact of the CHARM1 Project on poverty need more direct poverty reduction investments.
The coverage of the Project needs to be extended to the whole Region.
The grassroots institutional structure developed under CHARM1 needs further strengthening.
There are potentials in improving value added for poor households without negative impact on
environment due to:
Recognition of sustainability of indigenous forest management and cropping system;
Government's emphasis on developing organic production; and,
Growth worldwide of demand for safe and organic food.
FUND SOURCES:

PROJECT COMPONENTS:

Component 1: Social Mobilization, Participatory

Investment Planning and Land Titling (SMPIPLT)

Aims to promote active participation of the communities including target groups

(indigenous people's organization) in planning, implementation, and monitoring and
evaluation of community development plans.

Sub-components:
a. Community Mobilization
o

Social Preparation

Participatory Project Inveestment Planning

Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation

b. Facilitation of Ancestral Domain Titling

o

Preparation of Ancestral Domain Sustainable Protection Plan (ADSDPP)

Issuance of Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT)

Issuance of Certificate of Ancestral Land Title (CALT)

Component 2: Community Watershed Conservation,

Forest Management and Agroforestry (CWCFMA)

Aims to promote the rehabilitation of watersheds in the target areas to enhance

conservation of major watersheds in CAR considering that the region is the watershed
cradle of Northern Luzon; and to provide the indigenous communities with opportunities
to improve their socio-economic well-being.

Sub-components:
a. Community Watershed Conservation and Reforestation
b. Promotion of Agroforestry
c. Development of Innovative Watershed Conservation Mechanisms
o

Innovative Watershed Conservation Financing Mechanisms

Documentation of Indigenous Forest Mangement Systems

Pilot Community Forest Management

Component 3: Agriculture, Agribusiness and Income

Generating Activities (AAIGA)

Aims to improve the production of crops through sustainable and ecologically friendly
farming systems, promote agribusiness through improvement of value chains, and

introduce or improve non-farm rural small enterprises as income generating activities to

increase family income in the target communities.

Sub-components:
a. Promotion of Agribusines and Marketing
b. Provision of Agricultural Support Services
c. Microfinance and Income-Generation through Micro-enterprise
d. Small Rural Eenterprise Development

Component 4: Rural Infrastructure Development

(RID)

Aims to improve rural infrastructure essential for the promotion of agricultural

production and rural-based livelihood through the mobilization of beneficiaries.

Sub-components:
a. Farm-to-Market Access
b. Community Irrigation
c. Domestic Water Supply
d. Social Infrastructure

Component 5: Project Management and Coordination

(PMC)

The Project Support Office (PSO) shall facilitate project coordination and management
through the following subcomponents:
a. Operationalization of Project Management Structures
b. Participatory Project Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation
c. Strengthen Capacity and Effectiveness of project Staff
d. Project Administration

PROJECT AREAS

(170 Barangays in 37 Municipalities in 6 Provinces)

ABRA (32)
Boliney: Baoyan, Daoangan, Poblacion
Bucloc: Ducligan, Labaan, Lingey, Lamao
Lacub: Buneg, Guinguinabang, Pacoc-Talampac, Poblacion
Licuan-Baay: Caoayan, Dominglay, Mogao, Poblacion
Luba: Ampalioc, Barit, Luzong, Sabnangan
Malibcong:Duldulao, Gacab, Malibcong Poblacion, Taripan
Sallapadan: Bilabila, Maguyepyep, Gangal, Sacaang, Naguilian
Tubo: Mayabo Poblacion, Supo, Tiempo, Wayangan
APAYAO (15)
Calanasan: Cadaclan, Eva, Macalino, Naguilian, Tanglagan

Conner: Buluan, Karikitan, Paddaoan, Talifugo, Ili

Kabugao: Badduat, Cabetayan, Karagawan, Lenneng, Luttuacan
BENGUET (35)
Atok: Abiang, Cattubo, Paoay, Pasdong
Bakun: Ampusongan, Kayapa, Sinacbat, Gambang, Poblacion
Bokod: Bila, Bobok-Bisal, Ekip, Nawal
Buguias: Amlimay, Amgaleyguey, Bangao, Natubleng, Baculongan Sur, Catlubong
Kabayan: Ballay, Bashoy, Batan, Pacso
Kapangan: Beleng-belis, Cuba, Gaswiling, Pudong
Kibungan: Badeo, Lubo, Madaymen, Tacadang
Sablan: Bagong, Balluay, Banengbeng, Bayabas
IFUGAO (20)
Asipulo: Camandag, Cawayan, Namal, Pula
Hingyon: Bangtinon, Mompolia, Piwong, Ubuag
Hungduan: Lubu-ong, Bang-bang, Maggok, Bokiawan
Mayoyao: Chaya, Chumang, Magulon, Nattum
Tinoc: Ahin, Danggo, Luhong, Tukucan
KALINGA (20)
Balbalan: Ab-abaan, Buaya, Poswey, Tawang
Lubuagan: Mabilong, Mabongtot, Tanglag, Upper Uma
Pasil: Balatoc, Bagtayan, Colayo, Galdang
Tanudan: Anggacan, Anggacan Sur, Dacalan, Gaang
Tinglayan: Basao, Belong-Manubal, Butbut Proper, Tulgao East
MOUNTAIN PROVINCE (48)
Barlig: Fiangtin, Lingoy, Lunas, Macalana
Bauko: Banao, Bila, Guinsadan Norte, Guinsadan Sur, Lagawa, Mabaay, Monamon Norte,
Monamon Sur, Otucan Norte, Otucan Sur, Tapapan, Sadsadan
Besao: Gueday, Laylaya, Payeo, Soquib
Bontoc: Bayyo, Can-eo, Dalican, Guinaang, Maligcong, Mainit, Talubin, Tucucan
Sabangan: Data, Losad, Pingad, Tambingan
Sadanga: Belwang, Betwagan, Demang, Saclit
Sagada: Ambasing, Fidelisan, Madongo, Patay, Tanulong, Tetepan Norte, Tetepan Sur
Tadian: Bunga, Bantey, Duagan, Lubon, Sumadel