I.

THE ENVIRONMENT
A. Definitions

The totality of mans physical

surroundings
together with the economic/sociocultural/political
conditions which affect his general well-being.

The aggregate of all the conditions, circumstances,

and influences affecting the development of mans
physical surroundings.

I.

THE ENVIRONMENT
B. The Three General Environments
Human
Natural
Man-made / built

I.

THE ENVIRONMENT
C.

The Elements in the Environment

The natural environment
The spatial environment
Transportation / utilities
Community / neighborhood
- Community characteristics
- Services environment
Household shelter
Workplaces

II. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING (EP)

A. Definitions
1. Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP)
Code of Professional Practice
Refers to activities concerned with the
management and development of land, as well
as the preservation, conservation and
rehabilitation of the human environment
(adopted in PD 1308.)

II. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING (EP)

The art and science of systematizing the use of
land, space and resources through development
control, enhancement, conservation and
rehabilitation to yield man the greatest
satisfaction.

II. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING (EP)

A. The EP Goal
To further the welfare of people and their
communities by creating convenient, equitable,
healthful, efficient, attractive, ecologically
sustainable environment that contributes to
economic prosperity of the present and future
generations.

II. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING (EP)

B. EP-Related Disciplines
1. Anthropology

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Architecture
Demography
Ecology
Economics
Engineering
Geography
Geology
Law
Public Administration
Social Psychology
Sociology

II. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING (EP)

C. Scope of EP Practice
1.

Technical consultation, technical advice, plan preparation,

capacity building, monitoring/evaluation of implementation.

2.

Preparation of studies in relation to (1)

3.

Curriculum/syllabi development in licensure exams; teaching

in academic institutions; conduct of review centers

4.

Conduct of hearings, competitions, exhibits, other public fora.

5.

Issuance of regulatory permits

III. THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (EnP)

A. General Roles
1. Technocrat/technical analyst/
researcher
2. Social engineer/social scientist
3. Economic planner/economist
4. Physical planner/land use planner
Site development/redevelopment
Preservation/conservation
Rehabilitation/revitalization
Management/regulation

III. THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (EnP)

5. Environmental
watchdog/environmentalist
6. Administrative/legal adviser
7. Corporate
manager/educator
8. Design/program developer
9. Umpire/referee/arbitrator/
mediator/ facilitator
10. Agent of change

B. General Functions/Concerns
1. Plan formulation/preparation/
implementation
2. Project planning/management/evaluation
3. Community development/management
4. Coordination/review
5. Budgeting
6. Programming (plan selection)
7. Policy analysis
8. Research
9. Public participation

C. Training for and Licensing of EnPs

1.

Range of subjects

Philosophy of planning

Environmental factors

Associated
disciplines/professions

Analysis/synthesis

Implementation

Design

Communication techniques

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Skills expected of EnPs

Basic skills

- Research
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Critical thinking skills

Fundamental design
skills

- Collaborative skills
Mastery of decision-making
techniques with people
Articulation of planning issues

Understanding of
Physical design/how cities work
History/theories of planning
Data on present/future needs
Local/regional/national
governments/programs/political
decisions
Social issues/impacts
Legal foundation
Interaction between elements of
various sectors
(physical/social/economic)

3. Licensing of EnPs:
Exam subject areas

Area I- History/ foundation/ concepts/ theories/

principles (20%)
Area II - Planning processes/ methods/
strategies (45%)
Area III -Plan implementation/

administration/legal aspects (35%)

4. Competencies/levels of abilities

Categories of competence
- Knowledge
- Technical skills
- Decision-making skills
- Habits/professional attitudes
- Interpersonal skills

Levels of abilities
- Knowledge (simple recall)
- Comprehension/Understanding
- Application
- Analysis
- Synthesis
- Evaluation

D. Responsibilities of an EnP
1. Certificate of registration
2. Professional ID cards
3. Membership in accredited professional
organization
4. Certificate of membership in good standing
5. EP Partnerships/corporations/associations to
be registered by the Board and PRC
6. CPE compliance
7. Signing of EP plans: CoR, ID card, APO CoM,
PTR
8. Positions in government to be registered EnPs
(within three years)
9. Civil liability for plans prepared within 10 years

IV. ISSUES / PROBLEMS / OPPORTUNITIES

A. Profession/Professional not generally
known/understood.
B. Non-representation in government agencies
Climate Change Commission
Disaster Risk Management Councils
Local Development Councils Government
C. Positions in government not recognized/not
complied with