MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO.

96-02

SUBJECT: INTERIM
GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE
ISSUANCE OF “MUYONG
RESOURCES PERMIT” IN THE
PROVINCE OF IFUGAO 1
DENR Memorandum Circular No. 96 - 02 February 09, 1996
SUBJECT : Interim Guidelines Governing the Issuance of
“Muyong” Resources Permit” in the Province of Ifugao.

1.DENR recognize the significant role the

Indigenous communities in the Cordilleras
playing in preserving their “Muyong” for
livelihood, biodiversity conservation and as
bufferzones against destructive human
intrusions in the uplands.
2. In live with the Social Reform Agenda and the
Sustainable Community-based Resources
Management Program of DENR, the following
guidelines on the issuances of Muyong Resources
Permit (MRP) in Ifugao Province are hereby
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2.1 For purpose of this Order, Muyong refers
to a unique forest conservation practice
within a small landholding in the Cordilleras.
The indigenous communities because of
cultural heritage recognizes the biological
and physical significance of Muyong for their
life sustenance and therefore managed to
protect and conserve these areas against
destructive human exploitation. The resource
extraction and disposition priviledge granted
to qualified individuals is called “Muyong
Resources Permit” (MRP).
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2.2. The PENRO upon the recommendation of
the CENRO concerned has the authority to
issue Muyong Resources Permit (MRP).
2.3. A MRP applicant submits to CENR Office
the following requirements:
2.3.1. Location and size of the Muyong and
the number and plant/ tree species planted
within the area.
2.3.2. Certification from the Barangay
Captain that the applicant is a resident of the
area and practices the traditional Muyong
conservation technique for the past 20 years. 4
2.3.3. The raw material requirement of his
livelihood project for carving handicraft,
manufacturing , etc. in volume / number.
The CENRO shall extend assistance to each
applicant in the preparation of the requirements
to be submitted especially, where the letter lack
the technical know how.
2.4. Harvesting is subject to the following
conditions:
2.4.1. Only the allowable volume/ number
of species needed as raw material for livelihood
projects are allowed to be cut. 5
2.4.2. The permittee jointly with the CENRO
concerned shall be responsible for the
maintenance of the Muyong in accordance
with customary conservation practices and
accepted rules of the DENR.
2.5. Clear cutting of tree species within the area
will be prohibited. Pine trees whether planted
or naturally grown are to be preserved.
2.6. All resources harvested from the Muyong
shall be processed into finished products (i.e.
carving, ornamental, handicrafts, novelty
items, ects. within the municipality. 6
2.7. All finished products produced by MFP
holders will be allowed to be transported free
of forest charges outside the point of origin
to all market outlets.
2.8. MRP holders will undertake immediate
restoration activities to maintain the original
status of the muyongs.
2.9. Random checking/ verification and
monitoring on all MRP holders will be
conducted by the CENRO concerned.
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 PENRO MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR NO. 01 APRIL 25,
1997
SUBJECT: ADDENDUM TO
THE INTERIM GUIDELINES
COVERING THE ISSUANCE OF
MUYONG RESOURCES
PERMIT IN THE PROVINCE OF
IFUGAO 8
 This is an addendum to the provisions of
Memorandum Circular No. 96-02, Series of
1996 , otherwise known as “ Interim guidelines
covering the issuance of Muyong Resources
Permit in the Province of Ifugao” in order to
ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of
Muyong Resources Permit (MRP). The
following requirements are herby prescribed
for the compliance and guidance of al
concerned.

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1. The permittee shall not be allowed to cut
trees within 20 meters (both sides) along
rivers/creeks for its bank protection;
2. MRP applications intended other than
livelihood projects (i.e. lumber materials for
building construction or vertical structures),
the permittee shall be required to submit
the Bill of Materials of lumber of the
structure and a vicinity map;

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3. Upon approval of the MRP, the permittee
shall notify the CENRO concerned to extend
technical assistance and supervise of the
felling, bucking and/ or sawing operation of
the forest products being gathered from the
Muyong. After which the Forest Officer who
supervised these operations shall submit a
post-cutting report;
4. The permittee shall be required to plant and
care ten (10) seedlings of forest trees for every
tree cut within his/her MUYONG.
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 5. The permittee shall submit to the CENRO a
manifestation report on the log, lumber and
other wood-based products derived from the
approved MRP on a quarterly basis.
6. The permittee shall submit a report to the
CENRO his/ her compliance to the planting
and caring of ten (10) seedlings for every tree
cut within his/her Muyong as replacement.
7. The permittee shall be held responsible in
the protection and maintenance of his/ her
MUYONG, and
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8. Any permittee found to be violating the
Circular shall cause the suspension /
cancelation of the MRP under existing forestry
laws, rules and regulations.

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Requirements for the Issuance of
Muyong Recognition

Request
Letter
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 Barangay Certificate

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 Affidavit of two (2) disinterested person from
the barangay, subscribed by the Municipal
Mayor w/ dry seal.

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 Inspection Report

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 Certificate of Muyong Recognition

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 Tally Sheet

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 Map showing the charted trees (DENR)

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 Map showing the locators Map (DENR)

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 Stand Stock Table

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 Geotagged photos

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 Improvements of the Area

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 Muyong Management Plan

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 Application form for Muyong recognition

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 Sample of Requirements for the
Issuance of Muyong Permit

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 Building Plan

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 Estimated number to be used

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