This Administrative Order provides for the adoption of a national strategy for forest and biodiversity protection in the Philippines, pursuant to Section, Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Presidential Decree No. 705, Executive Order No. 192 and several other acts. This Order aims to adopt the Lawin Forest and Biodiversity Protection System as a National Strategy for Forest Biodiversity in the Philippines, which will strengthen forest and biodiversity protection through the application of a science-based and technology aided forest protection system that is relevant to forest and biodiversity management. The Lawin Forest and Biodiversity Protection System has the following components: (i) Forest Conservation Area Planning; (ii) Patrol Planning and Implementation; (ii) Data Management; (iv) Response to Threats.