DENR

Mission Vision and Core Functions

MANDATE Executive Order No. 192 mandates the DENR to be the government agency primarily responsible for the country's environment and natural resources. VISION We envision a nation enjoying and sustaining its natural resources and clean and healthy environment. MISSION Our mission is to mobilize our citizenry in protecting, conserving and managing the environment and natural resources. CORE FUNCTIONS DENR is tasked to formulate and implement policies, guidelines, rules and regulations relating to environmental management and pollution prevention and control. We formulate, implement and supervise the government's policies, plans and programs pertaining to the management, conservation, development, use and replenishment of the country's natural resources and biological diversity. Further, we promulgate and implement rules and regulations governing the exploration, development, extraction, disposition, and use of our forests, lands, minerals, wildlife and other natural resources. MAJOR THRUSTS AND POLICIES In the coming years, the DENR will strengthen its capacity to provide a better environment for the people.. The Department's thrusts and priorities are anchored on a 5-point agenda: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Poverty reduction and hunger-mitigation Socio-economic development Natural resources conservation Climate change mitigation and adaptation measures Environmental education and enforcement

POVERTY REDUCTION AND HUNGER MITIGATION UPLAND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM A substantial amount from in the coming years, the annual budget of DENR is used to support the upland development program using reforestation and agro-forestry as strategies for sustainable forest management, poverty alleviation and hunger mitigation. DELINEATION OF FOREST BOUNDRY As support to the upland development program, almost 22,000 kilometers of forest boundaries will be delineated starting 2009. This target is way higher than the DENR's 2008 target of 9,000 kilometers. At this accelerated pace, completion of nationwide forest boundary delineation is expected by 2011.

LAND DISTRIBUTION AND CADASTRAL SURVEY Patent application is a mode of acquiring a parcel of alienable and disposable public land suitable for agricultural purposes. Cadastral survey is a necessary step towards ownership of a parcel of land. Surveys of municipalities are done to identify and delineate the individual claims of all land applicants; the surveys comprise a basis for the issuance of titles or patents, and for land registration and real property taxation. These will also establish correct disputed boundaries between municipalities and accurately fix land area for purposes of Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) computation. To further advance social equity in the next years, the distribution of 171,236 patents covering 143,350 hectares will be fasttracked. Also underway is the completion of cadastral surveys in 38 more municipalities, which will bring the total number of municipalities with cadastral surveys to 951, or 59% of all municipalities..

SOCIO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Mineral Resources Development

Mineral lands administration is geared towards the revitalization of the minerals industry. The DENR ensures that more benefits from the mining sector actually go to the local communities. It manages the exploration, development and utilization of mineral resources through the issuance of mining rights and the conduct of compliance monitoring. Reforms are instituted towards responsible and sustainable mining. Mining investment opportunities/projects are identified to accelerate the exploration and development of high-potential mining prospects. The 2009 targets are US$1.8 billion in new investments and US$4.5 billion in mineral exports. Abandoned/inactive mines are assessed and clean-up is implemented according to a rehabilitation plan. Also being implemented are remediation measures for areas with mine tailing incidents. Rehabilitation of the Bacagay mines in Samar will be pursued to showcase mine rehabilitation. Delineation of Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) Expected to be completed is the survey of the remaining 60,000 kilometers of the Philippines' extended continental shelf, for submission to the United Nations. This should give the country sovereignty over its extended continental shelf and open up huge potentials for the exploration and utilization of natural resources in the new frontier.

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION Biodiversity Conservation Program The protection and conservation of the country's natural resources is a prime responsibility of DENR. It is spearheading the boundary demarcation of 10 legislated protected areas and is currently working on the establishment of a national research center on biodiversity as mandated by the Philippine Wildlife Act. The DENR continues to pursue conservation programs for endangered species and closely monitors wetlands for migratory birds that may be infected with the avian flu virus. A regular program of the DENR is the provision of technical assistance to the local government units (LGUs) on the management and protection of mangroves; establishment of marine sanctuaries; and assessment of coastal areas for investment. Ecotourism Program The DENR establishes and sustains multi-stakeholder partnerships in the development of areas for sustainable tourism. Community participation is encouraged in the protection and management of natural resources and due respect is accorded to culture, indigenous knowledge, and local customs. It also assists the LGUs in 33 protected areas in the preparation of business plans for ecotourism.

CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION MEASURES Research and Development Climate change is the priority subject of the DENR's research and development program. Special focus is given to sea level rise and vulnerability assessment of the country's various ecosystems and wildlife species. Geohazard Mapping Geosciences development is geared towards disaster preparedness through geohazard assessment and groundwater resources availability. Inland and coastal geohazard mapping is conducted to identify priority areas or sites prone to geological hazards (subsidence, flood risks, landslides, etc.). This activity addresses perennial problems associated with natural hazards. Geologic maps are generated as references for land use planning, groundwater resource management, geohazard zoning, energy and mineral sourcing and solid waste disposal. Air Quality Management The DENR continues to focus on reducing air pollution in Metro Manila and in the country's other major urban centers, in order to achieve better air quality by 2010. This has assumed greater importance because the elements of air pollution are also the greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming and climate change. Solid Waste Management Another source of greenhouse gas is the methane emitted by garbage. To address pollution emanating from solid wastes, the DENR assists LGUs in the conversion of their open dumpsites into sanitary landfills and the establishment of materials recovery facilities. Water Management In years ahead, DENR will continue to improve water quality in priority rivers and water bodies. A comprehensive plan will be implemented to effect substantial improvement of water quality in rivers and other water bodies. Manila Bay will be completely rid of all illegal fish pens, up to Bataan. More pressure will be placed on the water concessionaires in Metro Manila for them to accelerate their respective sewerage programs. These will solve the water pollution problem in the water bodies transecting and surrounding the megapolis. The Pasig River will undergo massive dredging. Riverbank structures will be relocated. Informal settlers residing along the banks of the river will also be relocated. Laguna Lake will complete dismantling of illegal fishpens. The carrying capacity study will serve as the basis for rationalizing the use of the lake. Taal Lake will also be freed of illegal fishpens. A management plan for this lake will be developed on the basis of its carrying capacity study. More stringent measures will be initiated to rehabilitate the Marilao River. Informal settlers along the periphery will be relocated and land and coastal zoning will be developed.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT Information, Education and Communication (IEC) The most effective way of ensuring the protection of our environment and sustainable management of our natural resources is to transform our people into stewards of the environment. This should be possible through awareness raising and environmental education. The DENR is undertaking a massive and comprehensive information campaign using all forms of information media trimedia, cyberspace, text messaging, etc. The campaign includes the development of documentaries and the use of primetime spots to reach a maximum number of people. Environmental education in the school system and training programs will also be institutionalized to teach children of school age the value and benefits of environmental protection. Networking To build capacities, the DENR networks and maintains partnerships with non-government organizations and civil society. The Department also partners and maintains sound working relationships with the LGUs. Training and capacity-building programs are given to barangay officials and communities to heighten their awareness and knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the environment. Law Enforcement The DENR shall fully utilize the green legal army, the environmental ombudsmen and the green courts to increase rates in the detection, arrest, prosecution and conviction of violators of environmental laws, rules and regulations. Mandate & Functions As provided for under Section 4 of E.O. 192, the DENR is mandated to be the primary government agency responsible for the conservation, management, development and proper use of the country's environment and natural resources, including those in reservations, watershed areas and lands of the public domain, as well as the licensing and regulation of all natural resources utilization as may be provided by law in order to ensure equitable sharing of the benefits derived therefrom for the welfare of the present and future generations of Filipinos. Based on the above mandate, the DENR envisions to pass on to Filipinos a renewed hope in people's ability to chart a new direction for development and a legacy of a self-sustaining environment, mindful of people's rights to a life of dignity. The DENR's mission is to be the dynamic force behind people's initiatives in the protection, conservation, development and management of the environment through strategic alliances and partnerships, participate processes, relevant policies and programs and appropriate information technology towards sustainable development. To accomplish the department's mandate, the following objectives serve as basis for policy formulation: Assure the availability and sustainability of the country's natural resources through their judicious use and systematic restoration or replacement, whenever possible; Increase the productivity of natural resources in order to meet the demands for forest, mineral and land resources of a growing population in a manner consistent with environmental protection and enhancement; Enhance the contribution of natural resources for achieving national economic, political, social development and ecological integrity; Promote equitable access to natural resources by the different sectors of the populations; Maintain a desirable level of environmental quality;

Conserve specific terrestrial and marine areas representative of the Philippine natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations.

The powers and functions of the DENR, per Section 5 of E.O. 192, are as follows: Advise the President on the enactment of laws relative to the development, use, regulation and conservation of the country's natural resources and the control of pollution; Formulate, implement and supervise the government's policies, plans and programs pertaining to the management, conservation, development, use and replenishment of the country's natural resources. Promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with law governing the exploration, development, conservation, extraction, disposition, use and such other commercial activities tending to cause the depletion and degradation of our natural resources; Exercise supervision and control over forest lands, alienable and disposable lands, and mineral resources and impose appropriate payments, fees, charges, rentals and any such form of levy and collect such revenues for the exploration, development, utilization or gathering of such resources; Undertake exploration, assessment, classification and inventory of the country's natural resources using ground surveys, remote sensing and complementary technologies; Promote proper and mutual consultation with the private sector involving natural resources development, use and conservation; Undertake geological surveys of the whole country including its territorial waters; Establish policies and implement programs for the: a. b. c. d. e. f. Accelerated inventory, surveys and classification of lands, forest and mineral resources using appropriate technology, to be able to come up with a more accurate assessment of resource quality and quantity; Equitable distribution of natural resources through the judicious administration, regulation, utilization, development and expansion of natural resource-based industries; Promotion, development and expansion of natural resource-based industries; Preservation of cultural and natural heritage through wildlife conservation and segregation of national parks and other protected areas; Maintenance of a wholesome natural environment by enforcing environmental protections laws; and Encouragement of greater people\'s participation and private initiative in natural resource management.

Promulgate rules and regulations necessary to: a. b. c. Accelerate cadastral and emancipation patent surveys, land use planning and public land titling: Harness forest resources in a sustainable manner, to assist rural development, support forest-based industries, and provide raw materials to meet increasing demands, at the same time keeping adequate reserves for environmental stability; and Expedite mineral resources surveys, promote the production of metallic and non-metallic minerals and encourage mineral marketing.

Regulate the development, disposition, extraction, exploration and use of the country's forestland and mineral resources; Assume responsibility for the assessment, development, protection, conservation, licensing and regulation as provided for by law, where applicable, of all natural resources; the regulation and monitoring of service contractors, licensees, lessees, and permittees for the extraction, exploration, development and utilization of natural resource products; the implementation of programs and measures with the end in view of promoting close collaboration between the government and the private sector; the effective and efficient classification and sub-classification of lands of the public domain; and the enforcement of natural resources laws, rules and regulations; Promulgate rules, regulations and guidelines on the issuance of co-production, joint venture or production sharing agreements, licenses, permits, concessions, leases and such other privileges and arrangement concerning the development,

exploration and utilization of the country's natural resources and shall continue to oversee, supervise and police our natural resources; to cancel or cause to cancel such privileges and arrangements upon failure, non-compliance or violations of any regulations, orders, and for all other causes which are in furtherance of the conservation of natural resources and supportive of the national interest; Exercise exclusive jurisdiction on the management and disposition of all lands of the public domain and shall continue to be the sole agency responsible for the classification, sub-classification, surveying and titling of lands in consultation with appropriate agencies; Implement measures for the regulation and supervision of the processing of forest products, grading and inspection of lumber and other forest products and monitoring of the movement of timber and other forest products. Promulgate rules and regulations for the control of water, air and land pollution; Promulgate ambient and effluent standards for water and air quality including the allowable levels of other pollutants and radiations; Promulgate policies, rules and regulations for the conservation of the country's genetic resources and biological diversity, and endangered habitats; which will be presented to the Cabinet for the President's approval; Formulate an integrated, multi-sectoral, and multi-disciplinary National Conservation Strategy, which will be presented to the Cabinet for President's approval; Exercise other powers and functions and perform such other acts as may be necessary, proper or incidental to the attainment of its mandates and objective

Environmental Management Bureau

Mandates and Function

Mandate The Emb Is A Line Bureau By Virtue Of Section 34 Of The Philippine Clean Air Act Of 1999 (Ra 8749). The Bureau Is Mandated To Implement On A Nationwide Scale The Six (6) Important Environmental Laws To Wit: -Environmental Impact Assessment Law (Pd 1586) -Toxic Substances And Hazardous Waste Management Act (Ra 6969) -Clean Air Act Of 1999 (Ra 8749) -Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (Ra 9003) -Clean Water Act (Ra 9275) -Environmental Awareness And Education Act Of 2009 (Ra 9512)

Functions a. Advise The Secretary On Matters Relating To Environmental Management b. Formulate Plans And Policies And Set Appropriate Environmental Quality Standards (Water, Air And Noise) For The Prevention, Control Of Pollution And Protection Of The Environment

c. Exercises Direct Supervision Over Its Regional Offices In The Implementation Of Plans And Programs. The Central And Regional Offices Of The Bureau Discharge Both Staff And Regulatory Functions -Issue Permits, Clearances Under Ra 8749, Ra 9003, Ra 9275, Ra 6969 And Pd 1586 And Monitor Compliance To Said Laws d. Provides Secretariat Support To The Pollution Adjudication Board Per Eo 192 e. Provides Secretariat Support To The National Solid Waste Management Commission As Provided For In Section 4 Of Ra 9003 f. Develop And Implement A Research And Development Program In Support Of The Following: - Environmental And Compliance Monitoring; And -Study Of Existing And Potential Environmental Problems And Issues g. Implement A System For The Recognition Of Environmental Laboratories

h. Promote Public Information And Education To Encourage Participation Of An Informed Citizenry In Environmental Quality Planning And Monitoring. i. Serve As Focal Point Agency For International Agreements/Commitments

Land Management Bureau

Mission/Vision/Mandate | MISSION Provide direction through the development of long and medium-term strategic plans for the land sector and monitoring and evaluation tools to ensure achievement of goals. Formulate policies for the efficient and effective administration and management of alienable and disposable public lands and ensure compliance. Develop land and survey standards and guidelines and ensure its compliance. VISION LMB at the forefront of land administration and management and world-class doctrinal center of excellence MANDATE Executive Order 192 Lands Management Bureau - There is hereby created the Lands Management Bureau which shall absorb functions and powers of the Bureau of Lands except those line functions and powers which are transferred to the regional field office. The Lands Management Bureau to be headed by a Director and assisted by an Assistant Director shall advise the Secretary on matters pertaining to rational land classification management and disposition and shall have the following functions, but not limited to:

Recommend policies and programs for the efficient and effective administration, surveys, management and disposition of alienable and disposable lands of the public domain and other lands outside the responsibilities of other government agencies; such as reclaimed areas and other areas not needed for or are not being utilized for the purposes for which they have been established; Advise the Regional Offices on the efficient and effective implementation of policies, programs and projects for more effective public lands management; Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of land surveys, management and disposition of lands to ensure efficiency and effectiveness thereof; Issue standards, guidelines, regulations and orders to enforce policies for the maximization of land use and development; Develop operating standards and procedures to enhance the Bureau's objectives and functions; Assist the Secretary as Executive Officer charged with carrying out the provisions of the Public Land Act (C.A. 141, as amended), who shall have direct executive control of the survey, classification, lease, sale or any other forms of concessions or disposition and management of the lands of the public domain; Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Secretary and/or provided by law.

FUNCTIONS One of the program priorities of the LMB is the fast tracking of the cadastral survey project in the country. The program is instrumental in efficient patent distribution and accelerating country side development. They also implementing the Oplan:Fake Titles project which primary aim is to curb the issuance of fraudulent and spurious patents/titles and institute legal proceedings for their cancellation. The LMB has also embarked on the creation of a computer-based inventory of land records otherwise known as the LRMIS. This project aims to improve the physical condition of our records and identification of missing records. The Land Management Bureau (LMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders Associations (CREBA) agreed to computerize the LMBs location monuments registry at no cost to the government, in an effort to ensure the safety of records vital to the countrys land titling administration.

Forest Management Bureau

Mandate

The Forest Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources provides support for the effective protection, development, occupancy management, and conservation of forest lands and watersheds. It collaborates with international and local development organizations in several forestry development programs. The Bureau has the following functions: Recommends policies and/or programs for the effective protection, development, occupancy, management and conservation of forest lands, watersheds, including grazing and mangrove areas, reforestation and rehabilitation of critically denuded/degraded forest reservations, improvement of water resource use and development, ancestral lands, wilderness areas and other natural reserves, development of forest plantations, including rattan, bamboo and other valuable non-timber forest resources, rationalization of the wood-based industries, regulation of

utilization and exploitation of forest resources including wildlife, to ensure continued supply of forest goods and services;

Advises the Regional Offices in the implementation of the above policies and/or programs;

Develops plans, programs, operating standards and administrative measures to promote the Bureaus objectives and functions;

Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of forestry and watershed development projects to ensure efficiency and effectiveness;

Undertakes studies on the economics of forest-based industries, including the supply and demand trends on the local, national and international levels, identifying investment problems and opportunities in various areas.

Bureau of Mines and Geosciences

Mandate and Functions Central Office Office of the Director. The Director exercises supervision and control over all divisions, the regional offices, and other agencies under the Bureau; establishes policies and standards; promulgates rules and regulations and such other functions in line with MGBs mandates. Mining Environment and Safety Division. Provides scientific and technological foundations in establishing environmental standards, guidelines and procedures for mining operations, including small-scale mining, in particular mine rehabilitation and mine-related pollution thresholds; undertakes mine environmental audit and research; develops strategies for a comprehensive environmental protection program for mining operations; promotes the adoption of best practice in mining environmental management, undertakes mine safety and health audit and coordinate the national program on safety and health in mining operations; and provides technical support services to the Regional Offices, other government agencies, mining contractors/ permittees/permit holders and the general public. Land Geological Survey Division. Formulates, develops and coordinates the adoption/implementation of national geological mapping programs, field survey and laboratory research technologies and geostandards and georeference materials; conducts specialized researches in geology, petrology, ore genesis mineralogy, paleontology, stratigraphy and other related scientific disciplines, including the conduct of hydrogeological, geohazards and geoenvironmental site assessments; operates and maintains a GIS-based geoinformation and remote sensing facilities for geological applications; and provides technical support services to the Regional Offices, other government agencies, mining contractors/permittees and the general public. Marine Geological Survey Division. Conducts marine and coastal geological and geophysical survey and promotes marine mineral resources and geo-sciences development; operates and maintains the Bureaus marine vessel (RPS Explorer); and provides technical support services to the Regional Offices, other government agencies and mining contractors/permittees in connection with marine and coastal geological surveys.

Mining Technology Division. Documents and develops database systems on mine planning and design, exploration drilling and mine feasibility evaluation in support of mining technology development standards, guidelines procedures in mine feasibility evaluation; conducts laboratory researchers, in particular rock mechanics and safety of personal protective equipment pertinent to ground stability and safety of mine personnel; and provides and coordinates on a national level technical support services to Regional Offices and mining contractors/permittees in the fields of mine feasibility evaluation and lab research. Mining Tenements Management Division. Undertakes final evaluation/review of all mining rights application forwarded by the Regional Offices; performs systems audit in the administration of operation of mining contractors and permittees, and manages the Mineral Rights Management System. Metallurgical Technology Division. Develops metallurgical processes of extracting minerals from ores; provides and coordinates on a national level metallurgical and analytical services to Regional Offices, mining contractors/permittees and the general public; undertakes metallurgical batch tests for the technical and economic feasibility of mineral extraction from ores, including pilot testing and flowsheet preparation; conducts analysis of metallurgical products and develop substitute analytical procedures and chemical reagents; and operates and maintain metallurgical and chemical laboratories, including part fabrication and modification. Mineral Economics, Information and Publications Division. Develops strategies for mining investment promotions; formulates policies on mineral economics; undertakes statistical functions relating to mineral production and other related mineral statistical data, including micro-forecasting and trend analysis; undertakes macro-forecasting of mining industry trends; and establishes benchmarks in mining economics, including the conduct of socio-economic surveys. It also takes charge of information, communication and education (IEC) campaign of the Bureau, the publication of Mineral Gazette as mandated by Republic Act No. 7942; operates and maintains the national Mineral Resources Database System as likewise mandated by the said Act; and undertakes information technology functions for systems development in support of IEC Campaigns and publication functions. Planning and Policy Division. Undertakes planning, programming and monitoring and evaluation of programs/projects/activities coordinates and assists in the formulation of policies, plans and programs for both central and regional operations; and takes charge of project development in coordination with the various divisions of the Central and Regional Offices. Administrative Division. Administers the Bureaus human resources development, records, property/supply management and general services. Finance Division. Undertakes the budgeting, cashiering and accounting operations of the Central Office and integrates the budgeting and accounting procedures of the entire Bureau operations. Regional Offices Office of the Regional Director. The Regional Director implements the pertinent laws, policies, rules and regulations, implementing the Bureaus programs in the region; exercises the management functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling; and perform such other duties and functions as may be provided by law or further delegated by the Director. In particular, the office of the Regional Director takes charge of mineral lands administration and geosciences services; provides staff services on planning, mineral economics, community development in relation to mining activities, information, education and communication campaign and legal matters, and renders staff and technical support to the Panel of Arbitrators and the Provincial/ City Mining Regulatory Board. Mine Management Division. Undertakes processing/initial evaluation of mining rights applications and manages the issuance of mining rights operations in mining tenements; takes charge of the operationalization of the mineral rights management system and provide technical services to other government agencies, mining contractors/permittees and general public. Mining Environment and Safety Division. Responsible for the enforcement and monitoring of compliance with the environmental and safety provisions of Republic Act No. 7942 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations pertaining but not limited to the Environmental Work Program, Annual Environmental Protection Enhancement Program, Mine Decommissioning Plan, Mine Waste and Safety and Health Program. Geosciences Division. Conducts geological, geo-environmental and mineral exploration surveys; complements the Mine

Management Division in the evaluation of mining rights applications; and provides geological and geoscientific information and geotechnical services to other Government agencies, mining contractors/permittees and general public. Administrative and Finance Division. Provides general administrative services pertaining to human resource management, records, property and other forms of support to the operations; and render budgeting, cashiering and accounting services. Mission The MGB, as steward of the country's mineral resources, is committed to the promotion of sustainable mineral resources development, aware of its contribution to national economic growth and countryside community development. It fully recognizes that the development of a responsive policy framework in partnership with stakeholders to govern mineral exploration, mining and investment decisions and an effective institutional structure, are fundamental requisites for the sustainable utilization of the country's mineral resources. It is adherent to the promotion of geological studies as an integral element of socio-economic development, environmental protection and human safety. Yet, it is sensitive to the known environmental impacts of mining and the need for restoration and rehabilitation of mining affected areas and the development and adoption of environmental and geoscientific technologies. Vision MGB envisions a minerals industry that is not only prosperous but also socially, economically and environmentally sustainable, with broad community and political support while positively and progressively assisting in governments program on poverty alleviation and contributing to the general economic well being of the nation. MGB also aims to be the leading geoscience and georesources Bureau serving the public and nation with scientific reliability. Thrust To realize its vision for the industry, MGB subscribes to the core requirements of Sustainable Development as applied to mining and geoscience: * Protection and rehabilitation of the environment; * Promotion of social and community stability; * Preservation of options for future generations; and * Competitive and prosperous mining industry.

PAWD
What is PAWD? The Philippine Association of Water Districts, Inc. or PAWD (pa-wad) is the umbrella organization of all duly organized water districts(WDs) in the Philippines.

Our Mission

PAWD commits itself to be an active partner to promote and foster well being of all water districts in the country by: 1. 2. 3. Serving as a national forum and clearing house for all matters and problems relating to water districts' operations. Promoting brotherhood and cordiality among its members by strengthening the association in terms of unity towards a better future. Coordinating and cooperating with the public and private entities in the development, conservation, and disposition of all water resources.

Internal

Fostering high standards of reliable water supply and service at affordable cost to consumers Serving as the national forum and clearing house of all matters and problems relating to water supply and wastewater disposal system Assisting the water districts in becoming independent and self-reliant Information dissemination Publications: Magazine, Directory Seminars for water districts officers and employees

External

Promotion of the water district concept of operating self-reliant water supply utility free from any political influence and interference Coordination and cooperation with the government in the conservation, development and disposition of all water resources Public Relations Products Exhibition

The PAWD is structured in a way that the policy-making function of the Association is vested in the Board of Governors, whereas, the implementation function is exercised by the Executive Council. The members of the Board of Governors include the chairmen or presidents of regional water district associations, the chairmen or presidents of the three major island groupings and the immediate past chairman. The Executive Council, on the other hand, is composed of the general managers chosen at large by the general managers of all member-water districts.

EDRB
About ERDB Profile The Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) is the principal research agency of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). It was created in June 10, 1987 through Executive Order No. 192, to put R and D in the mainstream of DENR operations and provide technical backstopping for the development programs of the Department. As the former forest Research Institute (FORI) from 1974 to 1986, the focus of the agency then was only on forest production research. As the ERDB, and with the creation of ecosystems research and development service in all DENR Regional Offices, it pursues research, development and extension (RDE) functions to provide science-based strategies for the sustainable management of the country's major ecosystems: the forest, upland farms, grassland and degraded areas, the coastal zone and freshwater and urban ecosystems. ERDB's vision is "Relevant research, development and extension towards a healthy environment and sustainable natural resources for an improved quality of life." Its mission is to provide appropriate technology and information through research, development and extension towards the enhanced productivity and sustainability of natural resources and protection of environment for the improvement of quality of life of the Filipinos. In carrying out the mission, ERDB has the following mandates/functions: Formulates an integrated research and development program on Philippine ecosystems and natural resources; Monitors and evaluates DENR regional and integrated RDE programs of 16 DENR Regional Research and Development Services; Coordinates R&D activities of all regional research offices; Conducts research to generate technologies towards sustainable management and use of Philippine ecosystems and natural resources; Organizes and translates all recommendable findings into understandable language and presentation; and

Facilitates dissemination of research information and technology to all possible users.

The ERDB coordinates with various government agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), local government units (LGUs) and other entities in the performance of its functions. It closely links with DENR field research units that undertake R & D activities on specific and priority areas of investigation within their territorial jurisdiction.

DOH
Environmental Health Environmental Health is concerned with preventing illness through managing the environment and by changing people's behavior to reduce exposure to biological and non-biological agents of disease and injury. It is concerned primarily with effects of the environment to the health of the people. Program strategies and activities are focused on environmental sanitation, environmental health impact assessment and occupational health through inter-agency collaboration. An Inter-Agency COmmittee on Environmental Health was created by virute of E.O. 489 to facilitate and improve coordination among concerned agencies. It provides the venue for technical collaboration, effective monitoring and communication, resource mobilization, policy review and development. The Committee has five sectoral task forces on water, solid waste, air, toxic and chemical substances and occupational health. Vision Health Settings for All Filipinos Mission Provide leadership in ensuring health settings Goals Reduction of environmental and occupational related diseases, disabilities and deaths through health promotion and mitigation of hazards and risks in the environment and worksplaces. Strategic Objectives 1. Development of evidence-based policies, guidelines, standards, programs and parameters for specific healthy settings. 2. Provision of technical assistance to implementers and other relevant partners 3. Strengthening inter-sectoral collaboration and broad based mass participation for the promotion and attainment of healthy settings Key Result Areas Appropriate development and regular evaluation of relevant programs, projects, policies and plans on environmental and occupational health Timely provision of technical assistance to Centers for Health Development (CHDs) and other partners Development of responsive/relevant legislative and research agenda on DPC Timely provision of technical inputs to curriculum development and conduct of human resource development Timely provision of technically sound advice to the Secretary and other stakeholders Timely and adequate provision of strategic logistics

Components Inter- agency Committee on Environmental Health IACEH Task Force on Water

IACEH Task Force on Solid Waste IACEH Task Force on Toxic Chemicals IACEH Task Force on Occupational Health Environmental Sanitation Environmental Health Impact Assessment Occupational Health

Dept of Agri
MISSION / VISION

As stipulated in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2011-2016, Chapter 4, Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries Sector, the agriculture and fisheries sector provides food and vital raw materials for the rest of the economy. As the sector grows and modernizes, it releases surplus labor to the industry and services sectors. Rising productivity and efficiency in the sector are critical in maintaining the affordability of food and purchasing power, especially among the poor. The sector's development is therefore vital in achieving inclusive growth and poverty reduction as well as attaining the targets under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

MDGs are the world's time-bound and quantified targets for addressing extreme poverty in its many dimensions-income poverty, hunger, disease, lack of adequate shelter, and exclusion-while promoting gender equality, education, and environmental sustainability. Mandate The Department of Agriculture is the principal agency of the Philippine government responsible for the promotion of agricultural and fisheries development and growth. In pursuit of this, it provides a policy framework that directs public investments and, in partnership with the local government units (LGUs), provides the support services necessary to make agriculture and fisheries, and agri-based enterprises profitable and to help spread the benefits of development to the poor, particularly those in the rural areas.

Vision Prosperous rural communities built on profitable farms that provide surplus for agro-industry and guarantees food security.

Mission Increase the income of farmers and fisherfolk, thereby contributing to the achievement of the national goals of alleviating poverty, generating productive opportunities, fostering social justice and equity, and promoting sustainable economic growth. THE DA CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAM Vision A climate risk-resilient Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries with healthy, safe, prosperous and self-reliant farming and fishing communities, and thriving and productive ecosystems. Goal To build the adaptive capacity of farming and fishing communities and increase the resilience of natural ecosystems to climate change, and optimize adaptation with mitigation opportunities towards sustainable development. Policy thrusts The DA policy framework on climate change consists of six major thrusts. 1. All DA programs shall take into consideration the risks of climate change to agriculture and fisheries production and to the rural families, especially the poor, women, children and other disadvantaged sectors, that live on these vulnerable areas.

2. As enunciated in the National Framework Strategy (NFS) on Climate Change, the DA policy and program on climate change is anchored on two pillars, mitigation and adaptation with adaptation as the anchor strategy and mitigation measures as a function of adaptation. Adaptation includes anticipatory measures and strategies on impacts of climate change. 3. Also as clearly stated in the NFS, the program is risk-based. The agriculture and fisheries sector is no stranger to the risks of climate change as weather disturbances are familiar causes of disruption of food production. 4. Both short and long term measures in climate change mitigation and adaptation engaging various sectors representing consumers and producers shall be adapted. 5. The science and technology sector shall be fully engaged and supported to spur innovation in developing tools, technologies and best practices of local communities for climate change mitigation and adaptation. 6. The practice of providing agricultural inputs through centralized procurement shall cease as this practice breeds corruption and severely limits the implementation of the program. Risks with climate change

Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and/or intensity of typhoons that bring along strong winds and excessive rainfall causing flooding, erosion and landslides. In addition, climate change is expected to alter weather patterns and increase sea levels and sea surface temperatures. Changes in ENSO occurrences are also expected that may bring along more severe drought conditions during El Nio or severe flooding during La Nia. These various phenomena often adversely affect the biology of crops, livestock and fishes thereby reducing their productivities or wiping them out totally. In addition, the biology of pests maybe altered rendering them more damaging. Agri-fishery infrastructures such as livestock housing, farm to market roads, irrigation facilities, ponds, etc. may be damaged or totally destroyed. Sea water intrusion, flooding, erosion and landslides may render food production areas non-productive. Coastal and marine resources may be adversely affected reducing their productivities and causing human settlements damage. In addition to food production, agri-ecotourism will suffer as well. Adaptation strategies Adaptation strategies refer to tools, technologies and practices that if widely adapted will help minimize the adverse effects of climate change to agriculture and fisheries. These adaptation strategies include disaster risk reduction and management including early warning systems, water conservation, water use management and efficient water storage and delivery systems, precision agriculture, climate change adaptive crops, aquaculture species and livestock breeds including early maturing crops and fishes, climate resilient agri-fishery infrastructures and urban agriculture. Mitigation strategies Mitigation strategies refer to tools, technologies and practices that if widely adapted will help reduce carbon emissions from food production or provide carbon sinks to reduce the volume of greenhouse gasses that rise into the atmosphere. Reduction of direct and indirect GHG emissions from food production may be achieved through the following: organic farming practices, novel feed formulations, intermittent irrigation for paddy rice, waste management, biotech crops, biological inputs such as biopesticides, and energy-efficient and green agri-fishery machineries including transport vehicles. The provision of carbon sinks includes agro-reforestation with long lived fruit and multipurpose trees including coconut, malunggay and seaweed farming. Policy implementation Considering that adaptation and mitigation measures to climate change will be effective only if adopted widely by the producing sectors, the Department shall employ the following policy instruments to ensure rapid and wide adaptation: climate information system for agriculture and fisheries, research and development for adaptive tools, technologies and practices, fully engaged extension system, repair and improvement of irrigation systems and establishment of SWIPS and SFRs, climate resilient other agriculture and fishery infrastructures, regulations to ensure effectiveness and safety, and windows for financing and instruments for risk transfer.

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Republic Act No. 9512 December 12, 2008 AN ACT TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:: Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008". Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - Consistent with the policy of the State to protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature, and in recognition of the vital role of the youth in nation building and the role of education to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development, the state shall promote national awareness on the role of natural resources in economic growth and the importance of environmental conservation and ecological balance towards sustained national development. Section 3. Scope of Environmental Education. - The Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and other relevant agencies, shall integrate environmental education in its school curricula at all levels, whether public or private, including in barangay daycare, preschool, non-formal, technical vocational, professional

level, indigenous learning and out-of-school youth courses or programs. Environmental education shall encompass environmental concepts and principles, environmental laws, the state of international and local environment, local environmental best practices, the threats of environmental degradation and its impact on human well-being, the responsibility of the citizenry to the environment and the value of conservation, protection and rehabilitation of natural resources and the environment in the context of sustainable development. It shall cover both theoretical and practicum modules comprising activities, projects, programs including, but not limited to, tree planting; waste minimization, segregation, recycling and composting; freshwater and marine conservation; forest management and conservation; relevant livelihood opportunities and economic benefits and other such programs and undertakings to aid the implementation of the different environmental protection law. Section 4. Environmental Education and Activities as Part of National Service Training Program. - The CHED and the TESDA shall include environmental education and awareness programs and activities in the National Service Training Program under Republic Act No. 9163, as part of the Civic Welfare Training Service component required for all baccalaureate degree courses and vocational courses with a curriculum of at least two (2) years. Section 5. Declaration of Environmental Awareness Month. - Pursuant to the policy set forth in this Act, the month of November of every year shall be known as the "Environmental Awareness Month" throughout the Philippines. Section 6. Interagency and Multi-sectoral Effort. - The DepEd, CHED, TESDA, DENR, DOST and other relevant agencies, in consultation with experts on the environment and the academe, shall lead in the implementation of public education and awareness programs on environmental protection and conservation through collaborative interagency and multi-sectoral effort at all levels. The DENR shall have the primary responsibility of periodically informing all agencies concerned on current environmental updates, including identifying priority environmental education issues for national action and providing strategic advice on the environmental education activities. The DepEd, CHED, TESDA, DENR, DOST, DSWD and barangay units shall ensure that the information is disseminated to the subject students. The DOST is mandated to create programs that will ensure that students receive science-based quality information on environmental issues to encourage the development of environment-friendly solutions, devices, equipment and facilities. Section 7. Capacity-Building. - The DepEd, CHED and TESDA, in coordination with the DENR and other relevant agencies, shall undertake capacity-building programs nationwide such as trainings, seminars, workshops on environmental education, development and production of environmental education materials, and teacher-education courses and related livelihood programs. Section 8. Separability Clause. - If any part, section or provision of this Act shall be held invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions shall not be affected thereby. Section 9. Repealing Clause. - All other acts, laws, executive orders, presidential issuances, rules and regulations or any part thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. Section 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.