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Class: 202/ Wednesday 6:00-8:00pm Members: Caballes, Chiu, Pando, Tinio
The Land Management Bureau
a. Mandate of the Agency: law creating said office, history
The Land Management Bureau (and the regional Land Management

Sector) was organized on September 2, 1901 under Act 218 as the
Insular Bureau of Public Lands (IBPL) with the mandate of supervising
the survey and distribution of public lands in the Philippine Islands.
William Tipton was appointed as the first chief of the IBPL. Under his
supervision, the Bureau planned out a system for the survey of the
archipelago and in 1903 implemented Act 926 or the first Public Land
Act of the country which became the basis of public land disposition
thereafter.
b. Scope of Work: what area/s of the environment it focuses on
The Department is the primary government agency responsible for the

conservation, management, development, and proper use of the country’s
environment and natural resources, specifically forest and grazing lands,
mineral resources, including those in reservation and watershed areas,
and lands of the public domain, as well as the licensing and regulation of
all natural resources as may be provided for by law in order to ensure
equitable sharing of the benefits derived therefrom for the welfare of the
present and future generations of Filipinos.
To accomplish this mandate, the Department shall be guided by the

following objectives:
1. Assure the availability and sustainability of the country's natural

resources through judicious use and systematic restoration or
replacement, whenever possible
2. Increase the productivity of natural resources in order to meet the
demands for forest, mineral, and land resources of a growing population;
3. Enhance the contribution of natural resources for achieving national
economic and social development;
4. Promote equitable access to natural resources by the different
sectors of the population; and
5. Conserve specific terrestrial and marine areas
representative of the Philippine natural and cultural heritage for present
and future generations.
c. Discussion of work:
i. Agency/ies with joint task with said agency; are there instances of
overlapping duties?
ii. Cite a relevant work of said agency with respect to current

environmental issues, if there are any.
The Land Administration and Management System (LAMS)
The Land Administration and Management System or LAMS is an

information system designed to provide effective management of land
records and efficient delivery of land transactions and information services
to the public.
LAMS, a major innovation developed during the implementation of

the Second Phase of the Land Administration and Management Project
(LAMP2) addresses the problematic management of the voluminous land
records within DENR. Its objective is to improve the access to land
records thereby realizing the delivery of quality land administration
services.
The establishment of the LAMS supported under Department

Administrative Order 2010-18, ensures the integrity and access to land
information such as cadastral maps, isolated survey plans, public land
applications, patents and titles. It also ensures the quick processing of
land transactions and updating of land records, as well as the tracking of
applications undergoing processing.
CADASTRAL SURVEY PROGRAM
The Cadastral Survey Program of the country is the systematic

survey of the whole municipality (or an extensive portion) for the purpose
of identifying and delineating the individual claims of all land owners and
claimants which will serve as basis for the issuance of title or patents. It
also includes the delineation of the boundaries of various political units
(barangay, municipality, and city) as well as the boundaries between the
forest area and the alienable and disposable land.
The Program is directly implemented by the DENR through the

Land Management Sector (LMS) and the LMB through the National
Cadastral Coordinating Office (NCPCO) under the Office of the LMB
Director. The NCPCO monitors the physical and financial
accomplishments of the Projects. The LMS is responsible for the
procurement, contract enforcement, Inspection, Verification and Approval
of Surveys, and all other activities. The cadastral funds are directly
downloaded to the Regions.
d. Common issue/s which the agency has resolved.
Land Titling Made Easy

Land titling in the Philippines has been a tedious and expensive process,
thus discouraging many landowners from registering their lands.
The Land Management Bureau recently launched a new system under the
Second Land Administration and Management Project (LAMP2), land
registration process is simplified
Landholders know how tedious and expensive the land titling process can be.
One needs to hire a lawyer, get the documents together, pay for a cadastral
survey, and follow up at the capital as the bureaucracy grinds its wheels in a
process that takes one to two years, or more. Many, discouraged by the
red-tape, have not bothered to register their lands, banking instead on the
Deed of Sale and/or Tax Declarations indicating that they have paid their land
taxes, if sporadically, as proof of land ownership.
Cheap and fast
“LAMP unifies all land titling efforts by the courts, the Department of Agrarian
Reform, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, local government agencies and others
under one system in a systematic approach”
e. National and local contact details, if available.
ADDRESS: 880 F.R. Estuar Building Quezon Ave. Brgy. Paligsahan,

Quezon City 1111 Philippines
Phone: LMB Telephone Hotline: (02) 8255-4362

Mobile: LMB CP# Hotline: 0927-322-5474
Source: http://lmb.gov.ph
National Mapping and Resource

Information Agency
Executive Order No. 192 (June 10, 1987) created the National Mapping and
Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA), integrating into it the functions and
powers of the Natural Resources and Management Center (NRMC), the National
Cartography Authority (NCA), the Bureau of Coast and Geodetic Survey (BCGS),
and the Land Classification Teams of the then Bureau of Forest Development
(transformed into a Forest Management Bureau performing staff functions).
The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) is the

government’s central mapping agency, depository and distribution facility for
natural resources data of the country. It is responsible for the establishment of a
nationwide geodetic network of control points that serves as common reference
system for all surveys in the country. It conducts research on remote sensing
technologies and generates vital data/information on environment, land and
water resources needed by government agencies and other entities as the
private sector and local government units for development planning, environment
and natural resource management, and delineation of maritime territories.
Source:
https://www.dbm.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/OPCCB/opif2009/denr-namria.pdf
● Geodetic Reference System Development
Pursuant to Executive Order number 192, NAMRIA is mandated to

establish and maintain the Philippine Geodetic Reference System, the
primary reference for all surveying and mapping in the country. It is in line
with this mandate that the agency is undertaking the modernization of the
national geodetic system (NGS) as part of its core initiatives under its
vision of helping to build a geospatially-empowered Philippines by 2020.
The program is aligned with the United Nations General Assembly
Resolution A/RES/69/266 of 26 February 2015, that urges the adoption of,
and calls for the active participation of member states, in the definition of a
global geodetic reference frame for sustainable development. The
modernization program will upgrade the existing Philippine Reference
System of 1992, unify the national vertical datum, and strengthen core
competencies on geodesy of the NGS stakeholders.
● Topographic Mapping
NAMRIA produces updated topographic base maps and derivative maps

at various scales, in paper form or digital data, for use by the national
government agencies, local government units, the academe, the scientific
community, and the private sector. These are used as basic tools and
common reference in most aspects of governance such as development
planning; disaster-risk reduction and management, and delivery of
government services.
Topographic maps are also used by the private sector in investment

planning and exploration, by the academic and science communities in
research and development activities, and by the general public. They are
regularly updated using the latest aerial photographs, satellite imageries,
and field surveys. Small and medium-scale topographic maps (1:250,000
scale and 1:50,000 scale) generally cover large areas. Large-scale
topographic maps (e.g., at 1:10,000 scale or larger) generally cover
smaller areas but show more detail. NAMRIA likewise produces updated
administrative maps in the form of provincial and regional maps.
● Hydrography, Physical Oceanography and Nautical Charting
NAMRIA conducts hydrographic and physical oceanographic surveys and

produces nautical charts (berthing, harbor, approach, coastal, general
sailing and overview charts), predicted tide and current tables, coast pilot
book, list of lights, notices to mariners and other nautical publications
depicting the country's maritime jurisdictions. The surveys and charts
ensure safety in maritime navigation and provide basic information for the
management of the maritime space and resources, as well as base data
for climate change studies. The charts and hydrographic data are
important in complying with the provisions of the United Nations
Convention on the Law of the Sea relative to the country's maritime
entitlements. Likewise, the nautical publications are required under the
Safety of Life at Sea Convention.
NAMRIA is the national hydrographic office and the focal point for the
International Hydrographic Organization and East Asia Hydrographic
Commission. NAMRIA undertakes survey activities utilizing its two
multidisciplinary survey vessels, BRP HYDROGRAPHER PRESBITERO
and BRP HYDROGRAPHER VENTURA. The agency also has two
23.55-meter catamaran hydrographic survey vessels, BRP
HYDROGRAPHER ANDRES HIZON and BRP HYDROGRAPHER
CAYETANO PALMA for use in the expansion of the agency's
hydrographic and oceanographic survey capabilities.
To date, NAMRIA operates and maintains 47 primary tide stations in the

country for the continuous monitoring and recording of sea level.
Twenty-four of the tide stations are equipped with telemetry system for
near-real time transmission of tide data to the NAMRIA office in Manila.
Another six tide stations in Manila; Legazpi, Albay; Subic, Zambales;
Currimao, Ilocos Norte; Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro; and Davao
City are also linked to the Intergovernmental Oceanographic
Commission's Sea-Level Station Monitoring Facility from which users can
download in near real-time via the Internet.
NAMRIA also serves as the National Oceanographic Data Center and

operates the Muntinlupa Magnetic Observatory which facilitates local and
international exchange of oceanographic and magnetic data.
● Environment and Natural Resource Mapping
NAMRIAs conducts nationwide environment and natural resource

assessment and mapping of various thematic geospatial information such
as land cover, coastal resources, low-lying areas vulnerable to sea-level
rise, tenurial instruments, and upland/forestland population, among others.
These fundamental datasets serve as vital inputs in policy formulation,
physical and developmental planning, provision of social services,
disaster-risk reduction and management, and climate change mitigation
and adaptation studies at various levels.
In addition, the agency continues to provide information on classification of

lands of the public domain as well as technical assistance to the DENR on
the delineation of forestland boundaries to support legislation by Congress
of the final limits of forestlands and national parks.
● Maritime Zones and Boundaries Mapping

NAMRIA is responsible for the survey and mapping of the country’s
terrestrial and maritime territories. It delineates the different maritime
zones of the archipelago including the Exclusive Economic Zone and
continental shelves. It spearheaded the successful submission to the
United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf the
Philippine extended continental shelf in the Benham Rise Region.
NAMRIA also provides technical support to various government agencies

on matters pertaining to maritime boundary delimitation and Law of the
Sea issues, as well as to the local government units in the delineation and
delimitation of the 15-kilometer municipal water boundaries.
● Geospatial Information Management and Services
NAMRIA's geospatial information management and services include

information system strategic planning; geospatial databasing;
information and web system development; information and
communications technology resource and network management;
geographic information systems (GIS) project collaboration and
technical assistance; GIS trainings; packaging of geospatial
information knowledge products and services; stakeholder relations
and partnership development; information, education, and
communication; and customer services.
NAMRIA also plays active roles and even acts as lead in various
international working groups, fora, conferences, symposiums, and
other activities in the area of geospatial information management and
services relevant to disaster risk reduction and management and
climate change adaptation.
NAMRIA leads in the implementation of a national spatial data

infrastructure (NSDI), which is designed to provide a mechanism for
sharing of and access to geospatial information produced and
maintained by the various stakeholders and custodians across the
country. A major output of the NSDI is the Philippine Geoportal. This
application system, managed by NAMRIA, serves as a platform for
online and open sharing of geospatial information.
Source: http://www.namria.gov.ph/about.aspx#functions
overlapping duties?
Philippine Geoportal
The Philippine Geoportal Project intends to hold and serve to the participating
stakeholders all the base maps that NAMRIA produces and eventually all the
fundamental and thematic datasets of the other data producing agencies. It will
promote participation of various data producers and other stakeholders in terms
of providing location and attribute information. The build-up of data content and
Development of other GIS based applications will also be done in the succeeding
phases of the Project.
Geoportal Philipppines (GeoPH). The GeoPH is used to find and access

geospatial data and services.The Philippine Geoportal also advocates the use of
standard multiscale basemaps that serve as tools for strategic planning, decision
making, situational analysis and other common requirements.
Philippine ECS Delimitation
The Philippine Extended Continental Shelf Delimitation Project is geared

towards meeting the United Nations' Commission on the Limits of the Continental
Shelf (UNCLCS) guidelines for delineating the outer limits of the Philippines
continental shelf. It will use a data set that will combine historical bathymetric,
geological and geophysical data with similar data collected specifically for the
Philippines' Extended Continental Shelf Project. These data and information will
be the country's bases to claim maritime jurisdiction over seabed areas and its
resources beyond 200M from the baselines from which the breadth of the
territorial sea is measured.
The project also covered the diplomatic component of the Philippines

submission which includes coordination with neighboring States and eventual
technical defense before the UNCLCS.
The Philippine ECS in the Benham Rise Region. On April 12, 2012 the
Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) of the United Nations
adopted in full the Republic of the Philippines’ Submission for an extended
continental shelf (ECS) in the Benham Rise Region. The ECS is that part of the
seabed that extends beyond 200 nautical miles from the country’s baselines.
The outer limits of the ECS, as established on the basis of the CLCS
recommendations, are defined by 226 points, covering a seabed area of 135,506
square kilometers.
Philippine Reference System 1992
The Philippine Reference System (PRS) 92 serves as the country's standard
reference system for all surveys and mapping activities. It also serves as the
fundamental component of the country's spatial data infrastructure. The role of
PRS92 is to provide the medium through which data sets that are used for
planning and those generated through the implementation of the different
multi-sectoral programs and projects can be inter-related geographically.
Geodetic Network Development. One of the components of PRS92 program is

geodetic network development. It's main activity is the densification of the PRS92
network.
Philippine Active Geodetic Network

The Philippine Active Geodetic Network (PAGeNet) is a network of
permanently-installed, continuously operating geodetic reference
stations that utilize signals from Global Navigation Satellite Systems
(GNSS) to provide real-time, high-precision geographic position data to
users via the Internet. Data from the network may be used in a wide
array of applications such as surveying, mapping, navigation, crustal
deformation studies, and meteorology.
The PAGeNet is an important component of NAMRIA's strategic plan
to modernize the national geodetic system by year 2020. It provides a
continuous link to the International Terrestrial Reference Frame (ITRF)
and is one of the Agency's contributions to the development of a
sustainable global geodetic reference frame called for by the United
Nations General Assembly through Resolution No. 69/266 of 26
February 2015 (A Global Geodetic Reference Frame for Sustainable
Development).
Established in 2008, the PAGeNet currently comprises of 52 active

geodetic stations installed nationwide. All three of PAGeNet's Tier 1
stations (PTAG, PPPC, PGEN) are already incorporated in the
International GNSS Service (IGS) Tracking Network.
Philippine Geoid
Geoid model of the Philippines from airborne and surface gravity
A new preliminary geoid model for the Philippines has been computed from
gravity data measured during the 2014 DTU-Space and NAMRIA/NGA airborne
gravity survey, supplemented with marine satellite altimetry gravity data, NAMRIA
st nd
1 and 2 order land gravity data, and data from the newest satellite gravity
data from the GOCE mission (Release 5). Digital terrain models used in the
computation process was based on 15" SRTM data. The geoid model is a
surface (N) which describes the theoretical height of the ocean and the zero-level
surface on land. The geoid is required to obtain orthometric height H ("height
above sea level;) from GPS by
GPS
H = h -N
GPS
where h is the GPS ellipsoidal height, and H the levelled (orthometric)
height.
The preliminary Philippine Geoid Model 2014 (PGM2014) ph_geoid.gri is

computed in a global vertical reference system, shifted with a constant of +80 cm
to approximate the average geoid offset relative to GPS and levelling in the
Manila areas.
This geoid which has an accuracy of 0.30m can be an alternative to levelling in

remote areas. It was made possible thru the assistance of Prof. Rene Forsberg
and Arne Vestergaard Olesen of the National Space Institute, Technical
University of Denmark (DTU-Space).
The PGM2014 is recomputed to become PGM2016 (and continuously updated

whenever new land gravity data is added. The latest, PGM2018 used the new
satellite gravity and altimetry data and the densified land gravity data, obtaining
an accuracy of 1.2cm. It is available in gri format and three (3) models: a
gravimetric geoid model, gravi-geoid2018.gri (applicable for scientific purposes
and estimating elevation above the geoid surface); a mean sea level (MSL) fitted
geoid (Hybrid), geoid2018.98_wgs84fit.gri and geoid2018.98_itrffit.gri for
estimating elevations above the MSL. A ggf file format is also available for
inclusion into Trimble Business Center Software (TBC).
A geoid interpolation program is made available for computing the geoid value
(N) of any point nationwide; just enter the PRECISE ITRF geodetic coordinates
(for gravimetric geoid); WGS84 and ITRF geodetic coordinates (for a MSL fitted
geoid) of the desired point then subtract the computed N value to the ellipsoidal
height of your point to get Orthometric height. A point file may also be entered for
batch processing.
The PGM2018 will be continuously refined by densifying the land gravity data
(up to 41,000) nationwide; recompute and fit to an adjusted level network for a
new version until 2035.
This program computes for the geoid height value (N);

1) Select the following:
a) geoid2018.98_wgs84fit.gri for WGS84;
b) geoid2018.98_itrffit.gri for ITRF;
c) gravi-geoid2018.98.gri if you want to refer to the geoid surface (ITRF).
if you want to refer to the global geoid surface (ITRF);
2) Enter the precise WGS84 (1987), or ITRF coordinates of the point;

gps
Use the formula H = h - N to get Orthometric height.
Please take note that the accuracy of the Orthometric Height greatly depends on
the accuracy of the 3D coordinates of the desired point. Ensure that the
reference GCP has "updated coordinates" (tied to zero order or re-observed gcp
2010 or later); else the computed elevation may be inconsistent with the data due
to geodynamics and advancement in technology.
http://www.namria.gov.ph/projects.aspx#pgp
d. Common issue/s which the agency resolve.
NAMRIA implements measures to combat COVID-19
Within weeks of its detection, the new coronavirus brought the entire world to an
abrupt standstill in a bid to stop its spread among nations. The baffling disease
and its infection rates propelled governments to implement emergency medical
measures, severe lockdowns, and closures of borders.
Setting the facts straight: COVID-19
According to World Health Organization (WHO), the coronavirus is a large family

of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several
coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the
common colds to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory
Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most
recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease 19 or COVID-19.
COVID-19 was first reported at the World Health Organization (WHO) country
office in China in December 2019, and has since spread across continents,
infected more than six million individuals and caused 370,000 deaths (as of 30
May 2020). A person-to-person transmission may occur when respiratory
droplets from the nose and mouth of an infected person make their way to the
eyes, nose, or mouth of another person. Symptoms vary from one person to
another, but is generally characterized by respiratory ailments such as common
colds, cough, sore throat, and pneumonia.
With fears of not knowing much about the virus and the possibility of emerging
new strains, further studies by various international health, disease control, and
pharmaceutical organizations are being conducted to collect more information
about the virus, find treatments, and create a vaccine to prevent infections.
While there are no established medications or treatments yet, the general public
is cautioned to stay at home, limit movement to buying or attending to
necessities, and exercise vigilance when doing business, or visiting areas with
confirmed cases.
What NAMRIA has been doing
The Philippines recorded its first case of COVID-19 in January 2020, and the
number of cases gradually increased in the succeeding months. The first case of
local transmission was recorded in March 2020. The increasing trend prompted
the government to declare a state of national emergency, through Republic Act
No. 11469, otherwise known as the Bayanihan to Heal As One Act. This allows
the government to provide the necessary assistance to the health system and
communities and businesses affected by COVID-19.
Government employees, through Civil Service Commission Memorandum

Circular (MC) No. 10, series of 2020, adopted the Revised Interim Guidelines for
Alternative Work Arrangements and Support Mechanisms for Workers in the
Government during the Period of State of National Emergency due to COVID-19
Pandemic, providing several options for civil servants to fulfill their duties even
during the pandemic. The issuance was reiterated by NAMRIA through MC No.
006, Series of 2020 and was circulated to all employees. The agency also
published and disseminated to all employees Special Order No. 159, Series of
2020, with details onthe implementation of alternative work arrangements (AWA)
during the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) in the National
Capital Region. The AWA is a combination of skeleton workforce and
work-from-home options, and will be effective within the quarantine period.
Under the leadership of NAMRIA Administrator, Usec. Peter N. Tiangco, PhD,

additional measures are being implemented to control the possible spread of the
virus. In March 2020, all employees, clients, and visitors were required to
undergo thermal scanning before they can gain entry to the building premises.
Those with 37.6 degrees Celsius or higher registered body temperatures were
given masks by the attending security personnel. The names of the concerned
individuals were registered in a logbook for monitoring purposes. At that time,
persons manifesting more than one symptom were still allowed entry, but were
advised to seek urgent medical attention.
Hand sanitizers and alcohol dispensers were also provided in conspicuous areas
within the Fort Bonifacio and San Nicolas offices, particularly those providing
frontline services. All facilities, including the offices and comfort rooms, were
regularly cleaned and disinfected by the janitorial services. Instructions on
proper handwashing techniques from the Department of Health (DOH) were also
posted on the bulletin boards of NAMRIA. The guidelines in DOH MC 2020-0006
– Providing for the Reporting and Information Dissemination Protocol in
Response to the Novel Coronavirus 2019-nCoV Health Event are currently
observed by the agency.
In conjunction with the 2020 Women’s Month Celebration, NAMRIA also

conducted an orientation/briefing on COVID-19 last March. Dr. Valeriano V.
Timbang, medical officer from DOH, served as the resource person for the event.
He provided a lecture on COVID-19, and discussed protective measures against
the virus. With all the information available from the media, he emphasized that
the most effective strategies are proper hand hygiene and cough etiquette, social
distancing, avoiding crowded places, and boosting the immune system.
NAMRIA, through the Geospatial Information System Management Branch

(GISMB), is collaborating with the DOH for the development of the COVID Map
App, a collection of up-to-date digital maps on COVID-19 in the Philippines. The
maps and the corresponding statistics are updated daily. The COVID Map App
features geospatial data on COVID-19 case information on national, regional,
provincial, and city/municipal levels; including health status and
sex-disaggregated data on patients, and the location of licensed testing
laboratories. The COVID-19 maps on Geoportal Philippines can be accessed
through the link http://geoportal.gov.ph/gpapps/covidapp. Geoportal Philippines
is a web mapping portal service that provides a system for sharing of and access
to geospatial information using one common multiscale basemaps.
The COVID-19 measures in place were initiated by the Emergency Response

Committee of NAMRIA’s Morale and Welfare Program, led by Deputy
Administrator Jose C. Cabanayan Jr.
The COVID-19 response program of NAMRIA will only be effective if employees

and visitors will exercise all necessary precautions to control the spread of the
virus. As emphasized by Dr. Timbang, boosting the immune system would still be
the most important strategy one can take to combat COVID-19.
Source:
http://www.namria.gov.ph/list.php?id=2819&alias=namria-implements-measures-
to-combat-covid-19&Archive=1
Below are the NAMRIA's phone and email directory. Dial (63-2) 8810-4831 to 34
to connect to all local lines for Fort Bonifacio offices and dial (63-2) 8241-3494 to
98 for Binondo Hydrography Branch offices.
Official/Office Email Address Direct_Lin Local_Line

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Usec. Peter N. pntiangco@namria.gov.ph 8810-5471 105/106

Tiangco, PhD. 8819-0250
Administrator
Efren P. Carandang epcarandang@namria.go 8810-5464 111

Deputy Administrator v.ph
Jose C. Cabanayan, jccabanayanjr@namria.go 8816-1033 102

Jr. v.ph 8889-9944
Deputy Administrator
Rowena E. Bongalos rebongalos@namria.gov.p 8810-5469 104/114

Chief of Staff h 8810-5462
HYDROGRAPHY BRANCH
Official/Office Email Address Direct_Line Local_Lin

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Cdr. Antonio G. agvalenzuela@namria.gov.ph 8242-2955 104

Valenzuela, Jr. 8242-2090
OIC, Director fax
Cdr. Carter S. cslumaang@namria.gov.ph 8247-1281 114

Luma-ang
OIC, Assistant Director
for Administration
Cdr. Jose T. Arevalo Jr. jtarevalojr@namria.gov.ph 8247-1281 114
for Operation
Lcdr Aaron Andro V. aavching@namria.gov.ph 8245-0295 107

Ching
OIC, Maritime Affairs
Division

OIC, Surveys Support
Division
Dennis Arsenio B. dabbringas@namria.gov.ph 8242-2093 105/129

Bringas
Physical Oceanography
Division
Engr. Tita P. Cruz tpcruz@namria.gov.ph 8245-9501 123

Nautical Charting
Division
MAPPING AND GEODESY BRANCH
Official/Office Email Address Direct_Line Local_Line
Ruel DM. Belen rmbelen@namria.gov.ph 8884-2844 600/602

Director
Ofelia T. Castro otcastro@namria.gov.ph 8884-2836 601

Assistant Director
Nicandro P. Parayno npparayno@namria.gov.ph 8884-2842 610/611/61

Photogrammetry 2
Division 613/614/62
1
Brian A. Dela Cruz badelacruz@namria.gov.ph 8884-2835 640/641/64

Cartography Division 2
Celedonio DJ. Pili cdpili@namria.gov.ph 8884-2841 630/631/65

Reprography and 1
Printing Division
Engr. Ronaldo C. rcgatchalian@namria.gov.ph 8884-2840 620/615
Gatchalian 8884-2849
Geodesy Division
RESOURCE DATA ANALYSIS BRANCH
Rijaldia N. Santos rnsantos@namria.gov.ph 8884-2857 700/701

Director
Federico D. Macaraeg fdmacaraeg@namria.gov.ph 8816-1033 702

Assistant Director
Sylvia L. Esperanza slesperanza@namria.gov.ph 8884-2861 710/711

Land Resource Data
Analysis Division
Raul T. Magabo rtmagabo@namria.gov.ph 8884-2864 740/741

Physiography and
Coastal Resources
Division
Violeta A. Quiliza vaquiliza@namria.gov.ph 8884-2867 730/751

Geospatial Integration
Division
Beata D. Batadlan bdbatadlan@namria.gov.ph 8884-2863 720/721/73

Land Classification 1
Division
GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT BRANCH
John Santiago F. Fabic jsffabic@namria.gov.ph 8884-2851 400/810

Director
Benjamin P. Balais bpbalais@namria.gov.ph 8884-5459 441

Assistant Director
Arlene B. Brillantes abbrillantes@namria.gov.ph 8884-2853 410
Geospatial System
Development Division
Joselito T. Reasol jtreasol@namria.gov.ph 8884-2856 420

Geospatial Database 8810-5460
Management Division
Magellan C. Azucena mcazucena@namria.gov.ph 8884-2877 460/461

Geospatial Information
and Communications
Technology Division
Maria Romina dR. Pe mrdpebenito@namria.gov.ph 8810-2890 401/430/43

Benito 8884-2855 1
Geospatial Information 8887-5466 440/442/44
Services Division 4
SUPPORT SERVICES BRANCH
Febrina E. Damaso fedamaso@namria.gov.ph 8843-5873 300/301

Director
Concepcion A. Bringas cabringas@namria.gov.ph 8810-5453 200/260

Administrative Division
Marita R. Sarmiento mrsarmiento@namria.gov.ph 8810-5461 230/231

Policy and Planning
Division
Noel R. Vega nrvega@namria.gov.ph 8810-5449 221/220/22

Financial and 8887-5351 2
Management Division
Virgilio N. Panga vnpanga@namria.gov.ph 8810-5470 302

Engineering Services
Division
Agnes G. Radam hrms@namria.gov.ph 8810-5458 210/211

Human Resource
Management Section
The NAMRIA Map Sales Office or MSO sells maps, nautical charts, and publications
produced by the agency. The maps that are available are topographic maps in various
map scales and other thematic maps like planimetric and administrative (national,
regional, and provincial) maps.
To this date, there are 16 map sales offices located nationwide aside from the ones
located at our main offices in Taguig and Binondo. They are usually located or housed
in the regional offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR).
Region Address MSO STAFF Phone/Fax
Main Lawton Avenue, Fort Andres Dante A. Rosette, Jr. (02) 8810-4831 to
Bonifacio, Taguig City Rina Grace G. 42
Gersalia loc 431
Ana Victoria A. Labor (02) 8810-5467
Sheilah Mae G.
Lopez
Marlon Y. Aguilar
NCR 421 Barraca Street, San SN3 Marilou B. Cinco (02) 8245-9498
Nicolas, Binondo, Manila Esmeraldo R. (02) 8241-3494
Briones loc 117
Romeo B. Brizuela
Dhena L. Quiros
NCR DENR-FMB Compound, Sherry Ann S. Perez 0999-607-9193

Visayas Avenue, Quezon Glenn M. De Jesus
City
CAR DENR-CENRO Forestry Temporarily Closed NA

Compound, Cottage 1
Gibraltar Road Brgy. Pacdal,
Baguio City
I DENR Government Center Bona G. Perez 0999-405-6917

Sevilla City of San Fernando
La Union
II DENR-Land Evaluation Marilyn J. de 0936-788-5182

Party Building II, Brgy. Guzman
Carig, Tuguegarao City
III GIS Room, WRMC Building Temporarily Closed NA
Central Luzon State
University Compound
Maharlika Highway Science
City of Muñoz
III DENR Compound, Diosdado Lily C. Pineda 0910-372-5623

Macapagal Gov't. Center.
Maipis City, San Fernando,
Pampanga
IVA Provincial Planning and Engr.Leda P. 0906-336-1551

Development Office, Capitol Velasquez
Complex, Batangas City
IVB DENR-PENRO Santa Juvy B. Sarmiento 0918-283-7045

Monica, Puerto Princesa Corazon L. Zeñarosa 048-433-1391
City
V DENR-Operation/Survey Isabelita T. Climaco (052) 480-9825

Division, 0906-633-63033
Rizal Street, Sagpon,
Legaspi City, Albay
VI Manuel Lagunilla Bldg., Dorothy C. Salvador 0919-887-3862

DENR Compound, Parola,
Iloilo City
VII Room 301 Osmeña Building Melchor Togonon 032-505-9945

II, Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu Renato B. Alcontin, 0922-791-0372
City, Cebu Jr. 0923-823-9902
VIII DENR Compound, Santo Temporarily Closed NA

Niño Extension, Tacloban
City
IX Pres. Corazon C. Aquino Josefina S. Valdez 0907-277-7422

Regional Government
Center, Balintawak,
Pagadian City, Zamboanga
Del Sur
IX DENR CENRO Annete P. Flores 0935-860-9439

West General Vicente
Alvarez St.
Zone 4, Zamboanga City
X DENR Building Macabalan, Jennifer D. 0926-414-8976
Cagayan de Oro City, Bagamaspad
Misamis Oriental
XI Kilometer 7, SPED Road, Eduardo A. 0915-612-7770

Bangkal, Davao City Deocampo
XII DENR- Land Evaluation Jeanyluz B. Bautista (083)-228-2452

Party Aurora Street, 0951-306-5339
Koronadal City, South
Cotabato
CARA DENR - Land Management Lolita M. Cabilitasan 0917-318-7608

GA Services Building, Ambago,
Butuan City, Agusan del
Norte
Source: http://www.namria.gov.ph/about.aspx#directory
Environmental Management Bureau

a. Mandate of the Agency:
The EMB is mandated to implement the following national environmental laws:
Presidential Decree 1586 (Environmental Impact Statement System)

The Environment Impact Assessment System was formally established in 1978 with the
enactment of Presidential Decree no. 1586 to facilitate the attainment and maintenance
of rational and orderly balance between socio-economic development and
environmental protection. EIA is a planning and management tool that will help
government, decision makers, the proponents and the affected community address the
negative consequences or risks on the environment. The process assures
implementation of environment-friendly projects.
Republic Act 6969 (Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control
Act of 1990)
The law aims to regulate restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing,
sale, distribution, use and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures the present
unreasonable risk to human health. It likewise prohibits the entry, even in transit, of
hazardous and nuclear wastes and their disposal into the Philippine territorial limits for
whatever purpose; and to provide advancement and facilitate research and studies on
toxic chemicals.
Republic Act 8749 (Clean Air Act of 1999)

The law aims to achieve and maintain clean air that meets the National Air Quality
guideline values for criteria pollutants, throughout the Philippines, while minimizing the
possible associated impacts to the economy.
Republic Act 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000)

In partnership with stakeholders, the law aims to adopt a systematic, comprehensive
and ecological solid waste management program that shall ensure the protection of
public health and environment. The law ensures proper segregation, collection, storage,
treatment and disposal of solid waste through the formulation and adaptation of best
eco-waste products.
Republic Act 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004)

The law aims to protect the country's water bodies from pollution from land-based
sources (industries and commercial establishments, agriculture and
community/household activities). It provides for comprehensive and integrated strategy
to prevent and minimize pollution through a multi-sectoral and participatory approach
involving all the stakeholders.
Republic Act 9512 (Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008)

This Act provides for the promotion of environmental awareness through environmental
education which 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.The Department of Education, the Commission on Higher Education, the
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, the Department of Social
Welfare and Development, in coordination with the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, the Department of Science and Technology and other relevant
agencies shall be responsible for implementing public education and awareness
programs on environmental protection and conservation
Under E.O. 192, EMB is mandated to provide research and laboratory services; and
serve as secretariat in the adjudication of pollution cases.
Under EO 320, EMB is designated as the secretariat of the Designated National
Authority for CDM of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change
INTERNATIONAL COMMITMENTS
● Vienna Convention for the Protection of Ozone Layer
● Montreal Protocol on the Protection of the Ozone Layer
● United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto
Protocol
● Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
● Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous
Wastes and their Disposal
● Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain
Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Use
● Other International Commitments
Source: https://emb.gov.ph/mandates-functions/
b. Scope of Work:
– Advise the Secretary on matters relating to Environmental Management
– 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
– Exercise 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
– Provide secretariat support to the pollution adjudication board per EO 192
– Provide secretariat support to the National Solid Waste Management Commission as

provided for in Section 4 of Ra 9003
– 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
– Implement a system for the recognition of environmental laboratories
– Promote public information and education to encourage participation of an informed

citizenry in environmental quality planning and monitoring.
– Serve as focal point agency for international agreements/commitments
Projects and Commitments

Chemical Information Exchange Network
CIEN is a project launched by UNEP in 2000. The project helped to establish national
and regional networks,and provided training and equipment, which aims to: eliminate
barriers to information exchange; Facilitate access to technical information on chemicals
on the internet; create synergies between national information of chemical
management;. strengthen national capacity for the environmentally sound management
of chemicals and participation in international activities and agreement.
Non-Com POPs Project

This Philippine Project aims to use non-combustion technology to destroy significant
obsolete PCBs wastes and help remove barriers to the further adoption and effective
implementation of the selected technology and meet the Stockholm Convention
requirements is part of a Global Programme.The immediate project objective is to
deploy a commercially available, proven non- combustion technology to address 1,500
tonnes of PCBs-containing equipment and wastes. The currently known PCB
inventories reported in the NIP of the Stockholm Convention dated January 2006
include 6,879 tonnes of PCB containing equipment and wastes comprising about 2,400
tonnes of PCBs oil.
Capacity Development Project on Water Quality Management

Project Purpose:
Capabilities of EMB Central and Regional Offices to implement priority actions
mandated under the CWA IRR are strengthened.
Overall goal:
Under initiatives of the WQMA Governing Board, industries, commercial entities, LGUs,
and other public organizations take necessary actions for achieving the water quality
goal established in the WQMA Action Plans.
Manila Bay Environmental Management Project

The Manila Bay Environmental Management Project (MBEMP) is a local component of
the Regional Programme on Building Partnerships in Environmental Management for
the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA), a UNDP-GEF funded project with the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as the host institution in the Philippines
and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the executing agency. It will
develop and implement a Operational Plan for Manila Bay Coastal Strategy(OPMBCS)
in partnership with national government agencies and stakeholders both from public and
private sectors.
ADB-Environmental Impact Assessment Technical Assistance

The TA supports the country’s response to the global call for ownership, harmonization,
alignment, results and mutual accountability under the Paris Declaration of March
2005.
Primary Objective of the TA:
To enhance effectiveness and efficiency of development by:
1. Encouraging rationalized and simplified procedures for better implementation of
development projects;
2. Aligning development partner activities with the Government’s planning cycle and
development agenda; and 3.Harmonizing the development Partners’ policies and
procedures among themselves and with those of the government to minimize costs
and delay.
ICETT-GFIS
Focus of the Project:
Improve the environmental management practices and energy efficiency of industry
sectors in Region III
Objectives of the Project:
-Strengthen implementation of environmental programs in the Philippines
-Improve performance of industry sector specifically on cleaner production and energy
efficiency towards CO2 reduction
-Provide Policy Recommendations.
Clean Development Mechanism

CDM was established under Article 12 of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and is designed to provide an
incentive for developed countries to transfer greenhouse emission reduction
technologies into developing countries.
Source: https://emb.gov.ph/projects-and-commitments/
Relevant Work
DENR and Partner Agencies Highlight Climate Achievements as International Climate

Regime Project Concludes
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Climate Change

Commission (CCC), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
and other partner agencies highlighted the climate change achievements of the
international climate regime project (SupportCCC II) during the project culmination
event held at Novotel, Quezon City on February 13, 2019.
In the said culminating event, dubbed as ‘Project Knowledge Exchange and Culmination
Event’ with the theme “Creating Connections for Coherent Climate Action in the
Philippines,” accomplishments were presented on the development of policies
contributing to the international climate change regime; the development of
climate-adaptive land use and plans; the development of capacities to access climate
financing facilities contributions; and the promotion of renewable energy through policy
mechanisms and capacity building efforts on climate-resilient planning.
DENR Undersecretary for Policy and International Affairs Jonas R. Leones said, “We at
the Department is privileged to be given the opportunity to provide valuable contribution
in steering the “Support to the Philippines in Shaping and Implementing the International
Climate Regime” or Support CCC II Project which has allowed for better coordination
with other DENR initiatives on climate change.“
A joint undertaking between GIZ and the CCC, in cooperation with the DENR,
Department of Energy (DOE), Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB),
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), local government units,
academe, civil society organizations, and the private sector, has operationalized of the
Support CCC II Project in the Philippines which started in 2015 and has implemented
the national climate change policy and contributions to the international climate change
regime.
Since the passing of the Climate Change Act of 2009, the Philippines has continued to
strengthen its efforts in mainstreaming climate resiliency in national and sectoral plans,
as guided by the National Climate Change Action Plan 2011-2028.
Philippines is also one of the most vulnerable countries aiming for ambitious
commitments in the international climate change discussions, assuming the Presidency
of the Climate Vulnerable Forum in 2015, and setting its own commitments to contribute
to efforts of mitigating global greenhouse gas emissions.
As the DENR representative, Mr. Albert Magalang, Chief of the Climate Change
Division of EMB, discussed the accomplishments on Ecosystem-based Adaptation
(EbA) in Planning and Decision-Making Process program under the Support CCC II
Project. Citing the Bureau’s active involvement in climate change adaptation, he
underscored EMB’s facilitative role in the development of a Training Manual for Climate
Proofing for Development (CP4D) under the GIZ-ACCBio Project.
The Training Manual for CP4D was piloted with the Forest Management Bureau (FMB),
Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) Ecosystems Research and Development
Bureau, DOE , Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), EMB Central and Regional
offices, selected LGUs.and other DENR units/offices.
Mr. Magalang stressed that building on the notable outcomes of the CP4D project, the
DENR thru the EMB carried on the Program on EbA Mainstreaming in Planning and
Decision-Making Process to support the country’s need to enhance adaptive capacities
with the end goal to achieve climate resilience thru nature-based solutions and capacity
development on EbA to be mainstreamed not only within DENR and its bureaus but
also among partners from the civil society, academe, LGUs, and private/business
sector.
The event concluded with the ceremonial hand-over of the Support CCC II Project with
the awarding of plaques of recognition to members of the Project Steering Committee
and Implementation Partners.
Source:
http://climate.emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DENR-Partner-agencies-on-Sup
portCCC-II-Culmination.pdf
Ensure Attainment of an Environmental Quality that is conducive for present and future
generations
● Air, Water and Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals Management
Pursue Cooperation and Partnership

● Environmental Impact Assessment System Implementation
● Solid Waste Management
● Secretariat assistance to the Pollution Adjudication Board
Lead by Example
● Environmental Compliance and Organizational Performance
Source: https://emb.gov.ph/mission-vision/
EMB Officials (National)
ENGR. WILLIAM P. CUÑADO

OIC Director, EMB
Tel: (8) 928-37-25
ENGR. VIZMINDA A. OSORIO

OIC Assistant Director, EMB
Tel: (8) 928-37-38 | Fax: 920-22-58
ATTY. JANICE C. REGOSO

Board Secretary, Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB) and concurrent Chief, Legal
Division (LD)
Tel: (8) 928-1221 | 928-45-39 | 920-22-42
Email: pabco@emb.gov.ph | legalembco@emb.gov.ph
MA. FATIMA ANNEGLO R. MOLINA

OIC-Chief, Environmental Research and Laboratory Services Division (ERLSD)
Tel: (8) 426-43-35 | 426-43-36 | 426-43-39 | 426-43-32
Email: fatima_molina@emb.gov.ph
MARCELINO N. RIVERA JR.

OIC Chief, Environmental Quality Division (EQD)
Tel: (8) 928-88-63
Email: cruz.renato.t@gmail.com
ENGR. ESPERANZA A. SAJUL

Chief, Environmental Impact Assessment and Management Division (EIAMD)
Tel: (8) 920-2240
Email: eia@emb.gov.ph
KAREN ANN F. PACPACO

OIC Chief, Environmental Education and Information Division (EEID)
Tel: (8) 376-5610
Email: karen_pacpaco@emb.gov.ph
GRACIOLO DS TORRE
Chief, Admin and Finance Management Division (AFMD)
Tel: (8) 928-20-96
Email: choy2torre@yahoo.com
CONSOLACION P. CRISOSTOMO
Chief, Policy, Planning and Program Development Division (PPPDD)
Tel: (8) 920-22-43 | 928-88-93
Email: consolacion_crisostomo@emb.gov.ph
ALBERT A. MAGALANG
Chief, Climate Change Division (CCD)
Tel: (8) 920-22-51
Email: albertmgg@emb.gov.ph
MA. DELIA CRISTINA M. VALDEZ

OIC Chief, Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD)
Tel: (8) 920-22-52
**EMB Central Office
Telephone No.: (8) 9202253

Email Address: recordsco@emb.gov.ph
EMB VII Officials (Local)
LORMELYN E. CLAUDIO, CESO IV

Director, EMB VII
Email: lormelynclaudio@yahoo.com
ENGR. AMANCIO S. DONGCOY

Chief, Finance and Administrative Division
Email: amsedon.emb7@gmail.com
ENGR. RANZEL A. DIOKO

Chief, Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement Division
Email: rdioko@yahoo.com
ENGR. ANECITA Q. DINOY

Chief, Clearance and Permitting Division
Email: anniedinoy@yahoo.com
EMB Region 7 Office
Telephone No.: (032) 260 9777

Email Address: r7@emb.gov.ph
Sources:
https://emb.gov.ph/
https://emb.gov.ph/emb-officials/
https://r7.emb.gov.ph/emb-vii-officials/
https://www.facebook.com/embregion7/
2.) Group Output: Descriptive Diagram

Prepare a diagram for the entire Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System
(PEISS) explaining the relationship and relevance of the following items:
(a) Environmental Impact System (EIS) and its IRR
(b) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Social Acceptability
(c) Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) and Certificate of
Non-Coverage
(d) List of Environmentally Critical Areas and Projects
Description and discussion of each aspect of the diagram must be present. You must
come together and brainstorm in order to capture the entire PEISS without missing
important procedures/processes.
Source: Republic of the Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Retrieved from: https://emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DAO-2003-30.pdf
Accessed on: September 11, 2020

Retrieved from:
https://www.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/eicc/eicc-planning-conference-materials-ei
a-laws-orientation.pdf
The program is aligned with the United Nations General Assembly
Resolution A/RES/69/266 of 26 February 2015, that urges the adoption of,
and calls for the active participation of member states, in the definition of a
global geodetic reference frame for sustainable development. The
modernization program will upgrade the existing Philippine Reference
System of 1992, unify the national vertical datum, and strengthen core
competencies on geodesy of the NGS stakeholders.
● Topographic Mapping
NAMRIA produces updated topographic base maps and derivative maps

at various scales, in paper form or digital data, for use by the national
government agencies, local government units, the academe, the scientific
community, and the private sector. These are used as basic tools and
common reference in most aspects of governance such as development
planning; disaster-risk reduction and management, and delivery of
government services.
Topographic maps are also used by the private sector in investment

planning and exploration, by the academic and science communities in
research and development activities, and by the general public. They are
regularly updated using the latest aerial photographs, satellite imageries,
and field surveys. Small and medium-scale topographic maps (1:250,000
scale and 1:50,000 scale) generally cover large areas. Large-scale
topographic maps (e.g., at 1:10,000 scale or larger) generally cover
smaller areas but show more detail. NAMRIA likewise produces updated
administrative maps in the form of provincial and regional maps.
● Hydrography, Physical Oceanography and Nautical Charting
NAMRIA conducts hydrographic and physical oceanographic surveys and

produces nautical charts (berthing, harbor, approach, coastal, general
sailing and overview charts), predicted tide and current tables, coast pilot
book, list of lights, notices to mariners and other nautical publications
depicting the country's maritime jurisdictions. The surveys and charts
ensure safety in maritime navigation and provide basic information for the
management of the maritime space and resources, as well as base data
for climate change studies. The charts and hydrographic data are
important in complying with the provisions of the United Nations
Convention on the Law of the Sea relative to the country's maritime
entitlements. Likewise, the nautical publications are required under the
Safety of Life at Sea Convention.
NAMRIA is the national hydrographic office and the focal point for the
International Hydrographic Organization and East Asia Hydrographic
Commission. NAMRIA undertakes survey activities utilizing its two
multidisciplinary survey vessels, BRP HYDROGRAPHER PRESBITERO
and BRP HYDROGRAPHER VENTURA. The agency also has two
23.55-meter catamaran hydrographic survey vessels, BRP
HYDROGRAPHER ANDRES HIZON and BRP HYDROGRAPHER
CAYETANO PALMA for use in the expansion of the agency's
hydrographic and oceanographic survey capabilities.
To date, NAMRIA operates and maintains 47 primary tide stations in the

country for the continuous monitoring and recording of sea level.
Twenty-four of the tide stations are equipped with telemetry system for
near-real time transmission of tide data to the NAMRIA office in Manila.
Another six tide stations in Manila; Legazpi, Albay; Subic, Zambales;
Currimao, Ilocos Norte; Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro; and Davao
City are also linked to the Intergovernmental Oceanographic
Commission's Sea-Level Station Monitoring Facility from which users can
download in near real-time via the Internet.
NAMRIA also serves as the National Oceanographic Data Center and

operates the Muntinlupa Magnetic Observatory which facilitates local and
international exchange of oceanographic and magnetic data.
● Environment and Natural Resource Mapping
NAMRIAs conducts nationwide environment and natural resource

assessment and mapping of various thematic geospatial information such
as land cover, coastal resources, low-lying areas vulnerable to sea-level
rise, tenurial instruments, and upland/forestland population, among others.
These fundamental datasets serve as vital inputs in policy formulation,
physical and developmental planning, provision of social services,
disaster-risk reduction and management, and climate change mitigation
and adaptation studies at various levels.
In addition, the agency continues to provide information on classification of

lands of the public domain as well as technical assistance to the DENR on
the delineation of forestland boundaries to support legislation by Congress
of the final limits of forestlands and national parks.
● Maritime Zones and Boundaries Mapping

NAMRIA is responsible for the survey and mapping of the country’s
terrestrial and maritime territories. It delineates the different maritime
zones of the archipelago including the Exclusive Economic Zone and
continental shelves. It spearheaded the successful submission to the
United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf the
Philippine extended continental shelf in the Benham Rise Region.
NAMRIA also provides technical support to various government agencies

on matters pertaining to maritime boundary delimitation and Law of the
Sea issues, as well as to the local government units in the delineation and
delimitation of the 15-kilometer municipal water boundaries.
● Geospatial Information Management and Services
NAMRIA's geospatial information management and services include

information system strategic planning; geospatial databasing;
information and web system development; information and
communications technology resource and network management;
geographic information systems (GIS) project collaboration and
technical assistance; GIS trainings; packaging of geospatial
information knowledge products and services; stakeholder relations
and partnership development; information, education, and
communication; and customer services.
NAMRIA also plays active roles and even acts as lead in various
international working groups, fora, conferences, symposiums, and
other activities in the area of geospatial information management and
services relevant to disaster risk reduction and management and
climate change adaptation.
NAMRIA leads in the implementation of a national spatial data

infrastructure (NSDI), which is designed to provide a mechanism for
sharing of and access to geospatial information produced and
maintained by the various stakeholders and custodians across the
country. A major output of the NSDI is the Philippine Geoportal. This
application system, managed by NAMRIA, serves as a platform for
online and open sharing of geospatial information.
Source: http://www.namria.gov.ph/about.aspx#functions
overlapping duties?
Philippine Geoportal
The Philippine Geoportal Project intends to hold and serve to the participating
stakeholders all the base maps that NAMRIA produces and eventually all the
fundamental and thematic datasets of the other data producing agencies. It will
promote participation of various data producers and other stakeholders in terms
of providing location and attribute information. The build-up of data content and
Development of other GIS based applications will also be done in the succeeding
phases of the Project.
Geoportal Philipppines (GeoPH). The GeoPH is used to find and access

geospatial data and services.The Philippine Geoportal also advocates the use of
standard multiscale basemaps that serve as tools for strategic planning, decision
making, situational analysis and other common requirements.
Philippine ECS Delimitation
The Philippine Extended Continental Shelf Delimitation Project is geared

towards meeting the United Nations' Commission on the Limits of the Continental
Shelf (UNCLCS) guidelines for delineating the outer limits of the Philippines
continental shelf. It will use a data set that will combine historical bathymetric,
geological and geophysical data with similar data collected specifically for the
Philippines' Extended Continental Shelf Project. These data and information will
be the country's bases to claim maritime jurisdiction over seabed areas and its
resources beyond 200M from the baselines from which the breadth of the
territorial sea is measured.
The project also covered the diplomatic component of the Philippines

submission which includes coordination with neighboring States and eventual
technical defense before the UNCLCS.
The Philippine ECS in the Benham Rise Region. On April 12, 2012 the
Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) of the United Nations
adopted in full the Republic of the Philippines’ Submission for an extended
continental shelf (ECS) in the Benham Rise Region. The ECS is that part of the
seabed that extends beyond 200 nautical miles from the country’s baselines.
The outer limits of the ECS, as established on the basis of the CLCS
recommendations, are defined by 226 points, covering a seabed area of 135,506
square kilometers.
Philippine Reference System 1992
The Philippine Reference System (PRS) 92 serves as the country's standard
reference system for all surveys and mapping activities. It also serves as the
fundamental component of the country's spatial data infrastructure. The role of
PRS92 is to provide the medium through which data sets that are used for
planning and those generated through the implementation of the different
multi-sectoral programs and projects can be inter-related geographically.
Geodetic Network Development. One of the components of PRS92 program is

geodetic network development. It's main activity is the densification of the PRS92
network.
Philippine Active Geodetic Network

The Philippine Active Geodetic Network (PAGeNet) is a network of
permanently-installed, continuously operating geodetic reference
stations that utilize signals from Global Navigation Satellite Systems
(GNSS) to provide real-time, high-precision geographic position data to
users via the Internet. Data from the network may be used in a wide
array of applications such as surveying, mapping, navigation, crustal
deformation studies, and meteorology.
The PAGeNet is an important component of NAMRIA's strategic plan
to modernize the national geodetic system by year 2020. It provides a
continuous link to the International Terrestrial Reference Frame (ITRF)
and is one of the Agency's contributions to the development of a
sustainable global geodetic reference frame called for by the United
Nations General Assembly through Resolution No. 69/266 of 26
February 2015 (A Global Geodetic Reference Frame for Sustainable
Development).
Established in 2008, the PAGeNet currently comprises of 52 active

geodetic stations installed nationwide. All three of PAGeNet's Tier 1
stations (PTAG, PPPC, PGEN) are already incorporated in the
International GNSS Service (IGS) Tracking Network.
Philippine Geoid
Geoid model of the Philippines from airborne and surface gravity
A new preliminary geoid model for the Philippines has been computed from
gravity data measured during the 2014 DTU-Space and NAMRIA/NGA airborne
gravity survey, supplemented with marine satellite altimetry gravity data, NAMRIA
st nd
1 and 2 order land gravity data, and data from the newest satellite gravity
data from the GOCE mission (Release 5). Digital terrain models used in the
computation process was based on 15" SRTM data. The geoid model is a
surface (N) which describes the theoretical height of the ocean and the zero-level
surface on land. The geoid is required to obtain orthometric height H ("height
above sea level;) from GPS by
GPS
H = h -N
GPS
where h is the GPS ellipsoidal height, and H the levelled (orthometric)
height.
The preliminary Philippine Geoid Model 2014 (PGM2014) ph_geoid.gri is

computed in a global vertical reference system, shifted with a constant of +80 cm
to approximate the average geoid offset relative to GPS and levelling in the
Manila areas.
This geoid which has an accuracy of 0.30m can be an alternative to levelling in

remote areas. It was made possible thru the assistance of Prof. Rene Forsberg
and Arne Vestergaard Olesen of the National Space Institute, Technical
University of Denmark (DTU-Space).
The PGM2014 is recomputed to become PGM2016 (and continuously updated

whenever new land gravity data is added. The latest, PGM2018 used the new
satellite gravity and altimetry data and the densified land gravity data, obtaining
an accuracy of 1.2cm. It is available in gri format and three (3) models: a
gravimetric geoid model, gravi-geoid2018.gri (applicable for scientific purposes
and estimating elevation above the geoid surface); a mean sea level (MSL) fitted
geoid (Hybrid), geoid2018.98_wgs84fit.gri and geoid2018.98_itrffit.gri for
estimating elevations above the MSL. A ggf file format is also available for
inclusion into Trimble Business Center Software (TBC).
A geoid interpolation program is made available for computing the geoid value
(N) of any point nationwide; just enter the PRECISE ITRF geodetic coordinates
(for gravimetric geoid); WGS84 and ITRF geodetic coordinates (for a MSL fitted
geoid) of the desired point then subtract the computed N value to the ellipsoidal
height of your point to get Orthometric height. A point file may also be entered for
batch processing.
The PGM2018 will be continuously refined by densifying the land gravity data
(up to 41,000) nationwide; recompute and fit to an adjusted level network for a
new version until 2035.
This program computes for the geoid height value (N);

1) Select the following:
a) geoid2018.98_wgs84fit.gri for WGS84;
b) geoid2018.98_itrffit.gri for ITRF;
c) gravi-geoid2018.98.gri if you want to refer to the geoid surface (ITRF).
if you want to refer to the global geoid surface (ITRF);
2) Enter the precise WGS84 (1987), or ITRF coordinates of the point;

gps
Use the formula H = h - N to get Orthometric height.
Please take note that the accuracy of the Orthometric Height greatly depends on
the accuracy of the 3D coordinates of the desired point. Ensure that the
reference GCP has "updated coordinates" (tied to zero order or re-observed gcp
2010 or later); else the computed elevation may be inconsistent with the data due
to geodynamics and advancement in technology.
http://www.namria.gov.ph/projects.aspx#pgp
NAMRIA implements measures to combat COVID-19
Within weeks of its detection, the new coronavirus brought the entire world to an
abrupt standstill in a bid to stop its spread among nations. The baffling disease
and its infection rates propelled governments to implement emergency medical
measures, severe lockdowns, and closures of borders.
Setting the facts straight: COVID-19
According to World Health Organization (WHO), the coronavirus is a large family

of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several
coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the
common colds to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory
Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most
recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease 19 or COVID-19.
COVID-19 was first reported at the World Health Organization (WHO) country
office in China in December 2019, and has since spread across continents,
infected more than six million individuals and caused 370,000 deaths (as of 30
May 2020). A person-to-person transmission may occur when respiratory
droplets from the nose and mouth of an infected person make their way to the
eyes, nose, or mouth of another person. Symptoms vary from one person to
another, but is generally characterized by respiratory ailments such as common
colds, cough, sore throat, and pneumonia.
With fears of not knowing much about the virus and the possibility of emerging
new strains, further studies by various international health, disease control, and
pharmaceutical organizations are being conducted to collect more information
about the virus, find treatments, and create a vaccine to prevent infections.
While there are no established medications or treatments yet, the general public
is cautioned to stay at home, limit movement to buying or attending to
necessities, and exercise vigilance when doing business, or visiting areas with
confirmed cases.
What NAMRIA has been doing
The Philippines recorded its first case of COVID-19 in January 2020, and the
number of cases gradually increased in the succeeding months. The first case of
local transmission was recorded in March 2020. The increasing trend prompted
the government to declare a state of national emergency, through Republic Act
No. 11469, otherwise known as the Bayanihan to Heal As One Act. This allows
the government to provide the necessary assistance to the health system and
communities and businesses affected by COVID-19.
Government employees, through Civil Service Commission Memorandum

Circular (MC) No. 10, series of 2020, adopted the Revised Interim Guidelines for
Alternative Work Arrangements and Support Mechanisms for Workers in the
Government during the Period of State of National Emergency due to COVID-19
Pandemic, providing several options for civil servants to fulfill their duties even
during the pandemic. The issuance was reiterated by NAMRIA through MC No.
006, Series of 2020 and was circulated to all employees. The agency also
published and disseminated to all employees Special Order No. 159, Series of
2020, with details onthe implementation of alternative work arrangements (AWA)
during the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) in the National
Capital Region. The AWA is a combination of skeleton workforce and
work-from-home options, and will be effective within the quarantine period.
Under the leadership of NAMRIA Administrator, Usec. Peter N. Tiangco, PhD,

additional measures are being implemented to control the possible spread of the
virus. In March 2020, all employees, clients, and visitors were required to
undergo thermal scanning before they can gain entry to the building premises.
Those with 37.6 degrees Celsius or higher registered body temperatures were
given masks by the attending security personnel. The names of the concerned
individuals were registered in a logbook for monitoring purposes. At that time,
persons manifesting more than one symptom were still allowed entry, but were
advised to seek urgent medical attention.
Hand sanitizers and alcohol dispensers were also provided in conspicuous areas
within the Fort Bonifacio and San Nicolas offices, particularly those providing
frontline services. All facilities, including the offices and comfort rooms, were
regularly cleaned and disinfected by the janitorial services. Instructions on
proper handwashing techniques from the Department of Health (DOH) were also
posted on the bulletin boards of NAMRIA. The guidelines in DOH MC 2020-0006
– Providing for the Reporting and Information Dissemination Protocol in
Response to the Novel Coronavirus 2019-nCoV Health Event are currently
observed by the agency.
In conjunction with the 2020 Women’s Month Celebration, NAMRIA also

conducted an orientation/briefing on COVID-19 last March. Dr. Valeriano V.
Timbang, medical officer from DOH, served as the resource person for the event.
He provided a lecture on COVID-19, and discussed protective measures against
the virus. With all the information available from the media, he emphasized that
the most effective strategies are proper hand hygiene and cough etiquette, social
distancing, avoiding crowded places, and boosting the immune system.
NAMRIA, through the Geospatial Information System Management Branch

(GISMB), is collaborating with the DOH for the development of the COVID Map
App, a collection of up-to-date digital maps on COVID-19 in the Philippines. The
maps and the corresponding statistics are updated daily. The COVID Map App
features geospatial data on COVID-19 case information on national, regional,
provincial, and city/municipal levels; including health status and
sex-disaggregated data on patients, and the location of licensed testing
laboratories. The COVID-19 maps on Geoportal Philippines can be accessed
through the link http://geoportal.gov.ph/gpapps/covidapp. Geoportal Philippines
is a web mapping portal service that provides a system for sharing of and access
to geospatial information using one common multiscale basemaps.
The COVID-19 measures in place were initiated by the Emergency Response

Committee of NAMRIA’s Morale and Welfare Program, led by Deputy
Administrator Jose C. Cabanayan Jr.
The COVID-19 response program of NAMRIA will only be effective if employees

and visitors will exercise all necessary precautions to control the spread of the
virus. As emphasized by Dr. Timbang, boosting the immune system would still be
the most important strategy one can take to combat COVID-19.
Source:
http://www.namria.gov.ph/list.php?id=2819&alias=namria-implements-measures-
to-combat-covid-19&Archive=1
Below are the NAMRIA's phone and email directory. Dial (63-2) 8810-4831 to 34
to connect to all local lines for Fort Bonifacio offices and dial (63-2) 8241-3494 to
98 for Binondo Hydrography Branch offices.
Official/Office Email Address Direct_Lin Local_Line

e
Usec. Peter N. pntiangco@namria.gov.ph 8810-5471 105/106

Tiangco, PhD. 8819-0250
Administrator
Efren P. Carandang epcarandang@namria.go 8810-5464 111

Deputy Administrator v.ph
Jose C. Cabanayan, jccabanayanjr@namria.go 8816-1033 102

Jr. v.ph 8889-9944
Deputy Administrator
Rowena E. Bongalos rebongalos@namria.gov.p 8810-5469 104/114

Chief of Staff h 8810-5462
HYDROGRAPHY BRANCH
Official/Office Email Address Direct_Line Local_Lin

e
Cdr. Antonio G. agvalenzuela@namria.gov.ph 8242-2955 104

Valenzuela, Jr. 8242-2090
OIC, Director fax
Cdr. Carter S. cslumaang@namria.gov.ph 8247-1281 114

Luma-ang
for Administration
for Operation
Lcdr Aaron Andro V. aavching@namria.gov.ph 8245-0295 107

Ching
OIC, Maritime Affairs
Division

OIC, Surveys Support
Division
Dennis Arsenio B. dabbringas@namria.gov.ph 8242-2093 105/129

Bringas
Physical Oceanography
Division
Engr. Tita P. Cruz tpcruz@namria.gov.ph 8245-9501 123

Nautical Charting
Division
MAPPING AND GEODESY BRANCH
Ruel DM. Belen rmbelen@namria.gov.ph 8884-2844 600/602

Director
Ofelia T. Castro otcastro@namria.gov.ph 8884-2836 601

Assistant Director
Nicandro P. Parayno npparayno@namria.gov.ph 8884-2842 610/611/61

Photogrammetry 2
Division 613/614/62
1
Brian A. Dela Cruz badelacruz@namria.gov.ph 8884-2835 640/641/64

Cartography Division 2
Celedonio DJ. Pili cdpili@namria.gov.ph 8884-2841 630/631/65

Reprography and 1
Printing Division
Engr. Ronaldo C. rcgatchalian@namria.gov.ph 8884-2840 620/615
Gatchalian 8884-2849
Geodesy Division
RESOURCE DATA ANALYSIS BRANCH
Rijaldia N. Santos rnsantos@namria.gov.ph 8884-2857 700/701

Director
Federico D. Macaraeg fdmacaraeg@namria.gov.ph 8816-1033 702

Assistant Director
Sylvia L. Esperanza slesperanza@namria.gov.ph 8884-2861 710/711

Land Resource Data
Analysis Division
Raul T. Magabo rtmagabo@namria.gov.ph 8884-2864 740/741

Physiography and
Coastal Resources
Division
Violeta A. Quiliza vaquiliza@namria.gov.ph 8884-2867 730/751

Geospatial Integration
Division
Beata D. Batadlan bdbatadlan@namria.gov.ph 8884-2863 720/721/73

Land Classification 1
Division
GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT BRANCH
John Santiago F. Fabic jsffabic@namria.gov.ph 8884-2851 400/810

Director
Benjamin P. Balais bpbalais@namria.gov.ph 8884-5459 441

Assistant Director
Arlene B. Brillantes abbrillantes@namria.gov.ph 8884-2853 410
Geospatial System
Development Division
Joselito T. Reasol jtreasol@namria.gov.ph 8884-2856 420

Geospatial Database 8810-5460
Management Division
Magellan C. Azucena mcazucena@namria.gov.ph 8884-2877 460/461

Geospatial Information
and Communications
Technology Division
Maria Romina dR. Pe mrdpebenito@namria.gov.ph 8810-2890 401/430/43

Benito 8884-2855 1
Geospatial Information 8887-5466 440/442/44
Services Division 4
SUPPORT SERVICES BRANCH
Febrina E. Damaso fedamaso@namria.gov.ph 8843-5873 300/301

Director
Concepcion A. Bringas cabringas@namria.gov.ph 8810-5453 200/260

Administrative Division
Marita R. Sarmiento mrsarmiento@namria.gov.ph 8810-5461 230/231

Policy and Planning
Division
Noel R. Vega nrvega@namria.gov.ph 8810-5449 221/220/22

Financial and 8887-5351 2
Management Division
Virgilio N. Panga vnpanga@namria.gov.ph 8810-5470 302

Engineering Services
Division
Agnes G. Radam hrms@namria.gov.ph 8810-5458 210/211

Human Resource
Management Section
The NAMRIA Map Sales Office or MSO sells maps, nautical charts, and publications
produced by the agency. The maps that are available are topographic maps in various
map scales and other thematic maps like planimetric and administrative (national,
regional, and provincial) maps.
To this date, there are 16 map sales offices located nationwide aside from the ones
located at our main offices in Taguig and Binondo. They are usually located or housed
in the regional offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR).
Region Address MSO STAFF Phone/Fax
Main Lawton Avenue, Fort Andres Dante A. Rosette, Jr. (02) 8810-4831 to
Bonifacio, Taguig City Rina Grace G. 42
Gersalia loc 431
Ana Victoria A. Labor (02) 8810-5467
Sheilah Mae G.
Lopez
Marlon Y. Aguilar
NCR 421 Barraca Street, San SN3 Marilou B. Cinco (02) 8245-9498
Nicolas, Binondo, Manila Esmeraldo R. (02) 8241-3494
Briones loc 117
Romeo B. Brizuela
Dhena L. Quiros
NCR DENR-FMB Compound, Sherry Ann S. Perez 0999-607-9193

Visayas Avenue, Quezon Glenn M. De Jesus
City
CAR DENR-CENRO Forestry Temporarily Closed NA

Compound, Cottage 1
Gibraltar Road Brgy. Pacdal,
Baguio City
I DENR Government Center Bona G. Perez 0999-405-6917

Sevilla City of San Fernando
La Union
II DENR-Land Evaluation Marilyn J. de 0936-788-5182

Party Building II, Brgy. Guzman
Carig, Tuguegarao City
III GIS Room, WRMC Building Temporarily Closed NA
Central Luzon State
University Compound
Maharlika Highway Science
City of Muñoz
III DENR Compound, Diosdado Lily C. Pineda 0910-372-5623

Macapagal Gov't. Center.
Maipis City, San Fernando,
Pampanga
IVA Provincial Planning and Engr.Leda P. 0906-336-1551

Development Office, Capitol Velasquez
Complex, Batangas City
IVB DENR-PENRO Santa Juvy B. Sarmiento 0918-283-7045

Monica, Puerto Princesa Corazon L. Zeñarosa 048-433-1391
City
V DENR-Operation/Survey Isabelita T. Climaco (052) 480-9825

Division, 0906-633-63033
Rizal Street, Sagpon,
Legaspi City, Albay
VI Manuel Lagunilla Bldg., Dorothy C. Salvador 0919-887-3862

DENR Compound, Parola,
Iloilo City
VII Room 301 Osmeña Building Melchor Togonon 032-505-9945

II, Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu Renato B. Alcontin, 0922-791-0372
City, Cebu Jr. 0923-823-9902
VIII DENR Compound, Santo Temporarily Closed NA

Niño Extension, Tacloban
City
IX Pres. Corazon C. Aquino Josefina S. Valdez 0907-277-7422

Regional Government
Center, Balintawak,
Pagadian City, Zamboanga
Del Sur
IX DENR CENRO Annete P. Flores 0935-860-9439

West General Vicente
Alvarez St.
Zone 4, Zamboanga City
X DENR Building Macabalan, Jennifer D. 0926-414-8976
Cagayan de Oro City, Bagamaspad
Misamis Oriental
XI Kilometer 7, SPED Road, Eduardo A. 0915-612-7770

Bangkal, Davao City Deocampo
XII DENR- Land Evaluation Jeanyluz B. Bautista (083)-228-2452

Party Aurora Street, 0951-306-5339
Koronadal City, South
Cotabato
CARA DENR - Land Management Lolita M. Cabilitasan 0917-318-7608

GA Services Building, Ambago,
Butuan City, Agusan del
Norte
Source: http://www.namria.gov.ph/about.aspx#directory
Environmental Management Bureau

a. Mandate of the Agency:
The EMB is mandated to implement the following national environmental laws:
Presidential Decree 1586 (Environmental Impact Statement System)

The Environment Impact Assessment System was formally established in 1978 with the
enactment of Presidential Decree no. 1586 to facilitate the attainment and maintenance
of rational and orderly balance between socio-economic development and
environmental protection. EIA is a planning and management tool that will help
government, decision makers, the proponents and the affected community address the
negative consequences or risks on the environment. The process assures
implementation of environment-friendly projects.
Republic Act 6969 (Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control
Act of 1990)
The law aims to regulate restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing,
sale, distribution, use and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures the present
unreasonable risk to human health. It likewise prohibits the entry, even in transit, of
hazardous and nuclear wastes and their disposal into the Philippine territorial limits for
whatever purpose; and to provide advancement and facilitate research and studies on
toxic chemicals.
Republic Act 8749 (Clean Air Act of 1999)

The law aims to achieve and maintain clean air that meets the National Air Quality
guideline values for criteria pollutants, throughout the Philippines, while minimizing the
possible associated impacts to the economy.
Republic Act 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000)

In partnership with stakeholders, the law aims to adopt a systematic, comprehensive
and ecological solid waste management program that shall ensure the protection of
public health and environment. The law ensures proper segregation, collection, storage,
treatment and disposal of solid waste through the formulation and adaptation of best
eco-waste products.
Republic Act 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004)

The law aims to protect the country's water bodies from pollution from land-based
sources (industries and commercial establishments, agriculture and
community/household activities). It provides for comprehensive and integrated strategy
to prevent and minimize pollution through a multi-sectoral and participatory approach
involving all the stakeholders.
Republic Act 9512 (Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008)

This Act provides for the promotion of environmental awareness through environmental
education which 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.The Department of Education, the Commission on Higher Education, the
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, the Department of Social
Welfare and Development, in coordination with the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, the Department of Science and Technology and other relevant
agencies shall be responsible for implementing public education and awareness
programs on environmental protection and conservation
Under E.O. 192, EMB is mandated to provide research and laboratory services; and
serve as secretariat in the adjudication of pollution cases.
Under EO 320, EMB is designated as the secretariat of the Designated National
Authority for CDM of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change
INTERNATIONAL COMMITMENTS
● Vienna Convention for the Protection of Ozone Layer
● Montreal Protocol on the Protection of the Ozone Layer
● United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto
Protocol
● Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
● Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous
Wastes and their Disposal
● Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain
Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Use
● Other International Commitments
b. Scope of Work:
– Advise the Secretary on matters relating to Environmental Management
– 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
– Exercise 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
– Provide secretariat support to the pollution adjudication board per EO 192
– Provide secretariat support to the National Solid Waste Management Commission as

provided for in Section 4 of Ra 9003
– 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
– Implement a system for the recognition of environmental laboratories
– Promote public information and education to encourage participation of an informed

citizenry in environmental quality planning and monitoring.
– Serve as focal point agency for international agreements/commitments
Projects and Commitments

Chemical Information Exchange Network
CIEN is a project launched by UNEP in 2000. The project helped to establish national
and regional networks,and provided training and equipment, which aims to: eliminate
barriers to information exchange; Facilitate access to technical information on chemicals
on the internet; create synergies between national information of chemical
management;. strengthen national capacity for the environmentally sound management
of chemicals and participation in international activities and agreement.
Non-Com POPs Project

This Philippine Project aims to use non-combustion technology to destroy significant
obsolete PCBs wastes and help remove barriers to the further adoption and effective
implementation of the selected technology and meet the Stockholm Convention
requirements is part of a Global Programme.The immediate project objective is to
deploy a commercially available, proven non- combustion technology to address 1,500
tonnes of PCBs-containing equipment and wastes. The currently known PCB
inventories reported in the NIP of the Stockholm Convention dated January 2006
include 6,879 tonnes of PCB containing equipment and wastes comprising about 2,400
tonnes of PCBs oil.
Capacity Development Project on Water Quality Management

Project Purpose:
Capabilities of EMB Central and Regional Offices to implement priority actions
mandated under the CWA IRR are strengthened.
Overall goal:
Under initiatives of the WQMA Governing Board, industries, commercial entities, LGUs,
and other public organizations take necessary actions for achieving the water quality
goal established in the WQMA Action Plans.
Manila Bay Environmental Management Project

The Manila Bay Environmental Management Project (MBEMP) is a local component of
the Regional Programme on Building Partnerships in Environmental Management for
the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA), a UNDP-GEF funded project with the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as the host institution in the Philippines
and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the executing agency. It will
develop and implement a Operational Plan for Manila Bay Coastal Strategy(OPMBCS)
in partnership with national government agencies and stakeholders both from public and
private sectors.
ADB-Environmental Impact Assessment Technical Assistance

The TA supports the country’s response to the global call for ownership, harmonization,
alignment, results and mutual accountability under the Paris Declaration of March
2005.
Primary Objective of the TA:
To enhance effectiveness and efficiency of development by:
1. Encouraging rationalized and simplified procedures for better implementation of
development projects;
2. Aligning development partner activities with the Government’s planning cycle and
development agenda; and 3.Harmonizing the development Partners’ policies and
procedures among themselves and with those of the government to minimize costs
and delay.
ICETT-GFIS
Focus of the Project:
Improve the environmental management practices and energy efficiency of industry
sectors in Region III
Objectives of the Project:
-Strengthen implementation of environmental programs in the Philippines
-Improve performance of industry sector specifically on cleaner production and energy
efficiency towards CO2 reduction
-Provide Policy Recommendations.
Clean Development Mechanism

CDM was established under Article 12 of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and is designed to provide an
incentive for developed countries to transfer greenhouse emission reduction
technologies into developing countries.
Source: https://emb.gov.ph/projects-and-commitments/
Relevant Work
DENR and Partner Agencies Highlight Climate Achievements as International Climate

Regime Project Concludes
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Climate Change

Commission (CCC), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
and other partner agencies highlighted the climate change achievements of the
international climate regime project (SupportCCC II) during the project culmination
event held at Novotel, Quezon City on February 13, 2019.
In the said culminating event, dubbed as ‘Project Knowledge Exchange and Culmination
Event’ with the theme “Creating Connections for Coherent Climate Action in the
Philippines,” accomplishments were presented on the development of policies
contributing to the international climate change regime; the development of
climate-adaptive land use and plans; the development of capacities to access climate
financing facilities contributions; and the promotion of renewable energy through policy
mechanisms and capacity building efforts on climate-resilient planning.
DENR Undersecretary for Policy and International Affairs Jonas R. Leones said, “We at
the Department is privileged to be given the opportunity to provide valuable contribution
in steering the “Support to the Philippines in Shaping and Implementing the International
Climate Regime” or Support CCC II Project which has allowed for better coordination
with other DENR initiatives on climate change.“
A joint undertaking between GIZ and the CCC, in cooperation with the DENR,
Department of Energy (DOE), Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB),
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), local government units,
academe, civil society organizations, and the private sector, has operationalized of the
Support CCC II Project in the Philippines which started in 2015 and has implemented
the national climate change policy and contributions to the international climate change
regime.
Since the passing of the Climate Change Act of 2009, the Philippines has continued to
strengthen its efforts in mainstreaming climate resiliency in national and sectoral plans,
as guided by the National Climate Change Action Plan 2011-2028.
Philippines is also one of the most vulnerable countries aiming for ambitious
commitments in the international climate change discussions, assuming the Presidency
of the Climate Vulnerable Forum in 2015, and setting its own commitments to contribute
to efforts of mitigating global greenhouse gas emissions.
As the DENR representative, Mr. Albert Magalang, Chief of the Climate Change
Division of EMB, discussed the accomplishments on Ecosystem-based Adaptation
(EbA) in Planning and Decision-Making Process program under the Support CCC II
Project. Citing the Bureau’s active involvement in climate change adaptation, he
underscored EMB’s facilitative role in the development of a Training Manual for Climate
Proofing for Development (CP4D) under the GIZ-ACCBio Project.
The Training Manual for CP4D was piloted with the Forest Management Bureau (FMB),
Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) Ecosystems Research and Development
Bureau, DOE , Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), EMB Central and Regional
offices, selected LGUs.and other DENR units/offices.
Mr. Magalang stressed that building on the notable outcomes of the CP4D project, the
DENR thru the EMB carried on the Program on EbA Mainstreaming in Planning and
Decision-Making Process to support the country’s need to enhance adaptive capacities
with the end goal to achieve climate resilience thru nature-based solutions and capacity
development on EbA to be mainstreamed not only within DENR and its bureaus but
also among partners from the civil society, academe, LGUs, and private/business
sector.
The event concluded with the ceremonial hand-over of the Support CCC II Project with
the awarding of plaques of recognition to members of the Project Steering Committee
and Implementation Partners.
Source:
http://climate.emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DENR-Partner-agencies-on-Sup
portCCC-II-Culmination.pdf
Ensure Attainment of an Environmental Quality that is conducive for present and future
generations
● Air, Water and Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals Management
Pursue Cooperation and Partnership

● Environmental Impact Assessment System Implementation
● Solid Waste Management
● Secretariat assistance to the Pollution Adjudication Board
Lead by Example
● Environmental Compliance and Organizational Performance
Source: https://emb.gov.ph/mission-vision/
EMB Officials (National)
ENGR. WILLIAM P. CUÑADO

OIC Director, EMB
Tel: (8) 928-37-25
ENGR. VIZMINDA A. OSORIO

OIC Assistant Director, EMB
Tel: (8) 928-37-38 | Fax: 920-22-58
ATTY. JANICE C. REGOSO

Board Secretary, Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB) and concurrent Chief, Legal
Division (LD)
Tel: (8) 928-1221 | 928-45-39 | 920-22-42
Email: pabco@emb.gov.ph | legalembco@emb.gov.ph
MA. FATIMA ANNEGLO R. MOLINA

OIC-Chief, Environmental Research and Laboratory Services Division (ERLSD)
Tel: (8) 426-43-35 | 426-43-36 | 426-43-39 | 426-43-32
Email: fatima_molina@emb.gov.ph
MARCELINO N. RIVERA JR.

OIC Chief, Environmental Quality Division (EQD)
Tel: (8) 928-88-63
Email: cruz.renato.t@gmail.com
ENGR. ESPERANZA A. SAJUL

Chief, Environmental Impact Assessment and Management Division (EIAMD)
Tel: (8) 920-2240
Email: eia@emb.gov.ph
KAREN ANN F. PACPACO

OIC Chief, Environmental Education and Information Division (EEID)
Tel: (8) 376-5610
Email: karen_pacpaco@emb.gov.ph
GRACIOLO DS TORRE
Chief, Admin and Finance Management Division (AFMD)
Tel: (8) 928-20-96
Email: choy2torre@yahoo.com
CONSOLACION P. CRISOSTOMO
Chief, Policy, Planning and Program Development Division (PPPDD)
Tel: (8) 920-22-43 | 928-88-93
Email: consolacion_crisostomo@emb.gov.ph
ALBERT A. MAGALANG
Chief, Climate Change Division (CCD)
Tel: (8) 920-22-51
Email: albertmgg@emb.gov.ph
MA. DELIA CRISTINA M. VALDEZ

OIC Chief, Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD)
Tel: (8) 920-22-52
**EMB Central Office
Telephone No.: (8) 9202253

Email Address: recordsco@emb.gov.ph
EMB VII Officials (Local)
LORMELYN E. CLAUDIO, CESO IV

Director, EMB VII
Email: lormelynclaudio@yahoo.com
ENGR. AMANCIO S. DONGCOY

Chief, Finance and Administrative Division
Email: amsedon.emb7@gmail.com
ENGR. RANZEL A. DIOKO

Chief, Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement Division
Email: rdioko@yahoo.com
ENGR. ANECITA Q. DINOY

Chief, Clearance and Permitting Division
Email: anniedinoy@yahoo.com
EMB Region 7 Office
Telephone No.: (032) 260 9777

Email Address: r7@emb.gov.ph
Sources:
https://emb.gov.ph/
https://emb.gov.ph/emb-officials/
https://r7.emb.gov.ph/emb-vii-officials/
https://www.facebook.com/embregion7/
2.) Group Output: Descriptive Diagram

Prepare a diagram for the entire Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System
(PEISS) explaining the relationship and relevance of the following items:
(a) Environmental Impact System (EIS) and its IRR
(b) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Social Acceptability
(c) Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) and Certificate of
Non-Coverage
(d) List of Environmentally Critical Areas and Projects
Description and discussion of each aspect of the diagram must be present. You must
come together and brainstorm in order to capture the entire PEISS without missing
important procedures/processes.
Retrieved from: https://emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DAO-2003-30.pdf

Retrieved from:
https://www.doe.gov.ph/sites/default/files/pdf/eicc/eicc-planning-conference-materials-ei
a-laws-orientation.pdf
MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU
Mandate of Agency
• Spanish Regime – Inspeccion General de Minas

o Took charge of the administration and disposition of minerals and mineral
lands.
o Abolished on July 1, 1886
• Philippine Revolutionary Republic – Departamento de Formento

(Department of Public Welfare) (November 28, 1898)
o Created four (4) divisions of Departamento de Formento
• General Order No. 31 (March 10, 1900)

o Emergence of Mining Bureau.
o The administration of mining grants and claims instituted prior to April 11,
1899 was transferred from the Mining Bureau to the Public lands.
• Memorandum Order No. 5 (January 25, 1933)

o Merged the Mineral Lands Division and Division of Geology and Mines
under the Bureau of Science to a division known as the Division of Mineral
Resources under the Department of Agriculture and Commerce.
• Commonwealth Act No 136 (November 7, 1936)

o Created the Bureau of Mines
• Commonwealth Act No. 137 (November 7, 1936)

o The Mining Act of 1936- the first major mining law that stayed for about 38
years
• Executive Order No. 1 (January 30, 1942)

o Bureau of Mines was reconstituted under the Department of Agriculture and
Commerce
• PD 461 (1974)
o Bureau of Mines was transferred to the Department of Naturla Resources
• PD 463 (1974)
o Mineral Resources Decree of 1974 was issued amending Commonwealth
Act No. 137 to provide fro a modernized system of administration and
disposition of mineral lands and to promote and encourage the development
and exploration of the mining industry.
o PD No. 463 was later revised by PD Nos.1385 and 1677.
• PD 1281 (June 6, 1978)
o Was promulgated revising Commonwealth Act No. 136 boosting the Bureau
of Mines and Geosciences Bureau with additional tasks as well as authority
to make it more responsive to the objectives of the government for its
minerals sector.
• PD 1654 (1979)
o Amended PD No. 1281 to include renaming the Bureau of Mines as Bureau
of Mines and Geosciences further making it more responsive to its varied
functions.
o Created the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) as a staff bureau of the
reorganized Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
(from the Department of Environment, Energy and Natural Resources) by
absorbing the Bureau of Mines and Geo-Sciences (BMGS), Mineral
Reservations Development Board (MRDB), and the Gold Mining In dustry
Development Board (GMIDB)
• Order No. 192 (June 10, 1987)
• Republic Act No. 7942 (March 3, 1 995)

o otherwise known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995,defined the line
functions of the MGB under the DENR, and provided for the creation of the
Bureau’s Regional Offices
Scope of Work
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is the primary government agency
under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), pursuant to
Executive Order No. 192 on June 1987. The MGB is responsible for the administration
and disposition of mineral lands and mineral resources and the conduct of geological,
mining, metallurgical, chemical and other researches, as well as geological and mineral
exploration surveys. It implements the DENR’s mandate in relation to the conservation,
management, development and proper use of the State’s mineral resources, including
those in reservations, watershed areas, and lands of the public domain.
Geosciences Division
The Geosciences Division (GD) shall undertake land and marine geoscientific
surveys (including mineral exploration, geological mapping, geohazard assessment,
groundwater resource exploration vulnerability assessment, and engineering geological
and geo-environmental studies) and provide geological laboratory and information
services.
It shall have the following sections:
• General and Economic Geology Section
o Conducts geological mapping, and other specialized studies involving
stratigraphy, structural geology and tectonics, and geomorphology, among
others;
o Conducts mineral exploration (including characterization and modelling of
mineral deposits);
o Undertakes the evaluation of proposed mineral reservation;
o Conducts validation and inventory of mineral resource;
o Assists in the evaluation of mining tenements in relation to mineral
exploration;
o Conducts Information, Education and Communication campaigns on
geosciences (including geology, geohazard, rocks and mineral deposits,
hydrogeology).
• Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology Section

o Conducts hydrogeological exploration and vulnerability assessment; and
o Conducts geo-environmental studies (including assessment of possible
solid waste disposal sites and studies on climate change and other
environmental impacts).
• Geohazard and Engineering Geology Section

o Conducts geohazard and risk assessment (including hazard modelling, and
engineering geological studies);
o Conducts relocation/resettlement and evacuation site assessment in
support to disaster risk reduction and management programs; and
o Undertakes geological scoping and review of engineering geological and
geohazard assessment reports.
• Geological Laboratory Services Section

o Provides services on geological laboratory analysis of minerals/ores, rocks,
soil, sediments, fossils, water and other types of samples.
Mine Management Division

The Mine Management Division (MMD) shall undertake initial evaluation of mining
and mining-related applications, monitoring of the disposition and utilization of mineral
lands and resources, and survey of mineral lands.

• Mining Tenement Evaluation Section
o Undertakes initial evaluation of mining and mining-related applications;
o Undertakes registration and maintains a registry of mining-related
documents;
o Investigates and assists in the resolution of conflicts/adverse
claims/oppositions concerning mining tenements;
o Evaluates the financial and economic components of proposed mining
projects; and
o Maintains the Regional MRMS.
• Monitoring and Technical Services Section

o Undertakes monitoring of the disposition and utilization of mineral lands and
resources;
o Validates mineral reserves of mining operations;
o Undertakes mineral statistical analysis; and
o Provides technical assistance to stakeholders.
• Mineral Lands Survey Section

o Undertakes evaluation of applications for survey order and survey returns,
and survey plans in areas outside mineral reservations;
o Undertakes initial evaluation of applications for survey order and survey
returns and survey plans in areas within mineral reservations;
o Verifies mining tenement boundaries in connection with mining applications
and in cases of conflicts/adverse claims/oppositions in areas outside
mineral reservations;
o Assists in the evaluation of mining applications in relation to mining
tenement boundaries;
o Manages the regional mining tenement control map; and
o Evaluates the deputation of Geodetic Engineers.
Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division

The Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division (MSESDD) shall
conduct the evaluation and monitoring of implementation of programs and investigate
incidents/complaints on mine safety and health, environmental management and social
development.

• Mine Environmental Management Section
o Conducts initial evaluation/validation of environmental management
programs;
o Evaluates annual environmental management programs and small-scale
mining environmental management plan;
o Conducts monitoring of implementation of environmental management
programs and compliance with other environmental requirements; and
o Investigates incidents/complaints relating to environmental management
and abandoned mines.
• Mine Safety & Health Section

o Evaluates mine safety and health programs and related permit applications;
o Conducts monitoring of implementation of mine safety and health programs
and compliance with other mine safety and health requirements; and
o Investigates incidents/complaints relating to mine safety and health.
• Social Development Section
o Evaluates social development programs;
o Conducts monitoring of implementation of social development programs
and compliance with other social development requirements; and
o Investigates incidents/complaints relating to the implementation of social
development programs.
Discussion of Work
i. Agency/ies with joint task with said agency
o 3-month strategic assessment of the sources, toxicity level and
environmental behavior of Mercury (Hg) in the abandoned Palawan
Quicksilver Mines, Inc. (PQMI);
o Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Environmental
Management Bureau (EMB), Department of Health (DOH), and East
Avenue Medical Center (EAMC);
o DOH & EAMC – in charge for the Health and Environmental Assessment;
o EMB – in charge of the water quality monitoring in the PQMI’s pit lake and
Honda Bay Area
ii. Relevant work of said agency with respect to current environmental issues
It issued the Guidelines for Care and Maintenance of Program in Mining
Projects last January 2020 which sought to be implemented in cases of operational
constraints or voluntary stoppage of mining operation which include any dispute
with surface owner or work force, peace and order, flooding, fire, massive landslide
and other natural or man-made calamities; and suspension or involuntary
stoppage of mining operation due to nonconformance/s with regulatory provisions
of the mining law and its implementing rules and regulations, other pertinent
environmental laws, rules and regulations, and the terms and conditions of mining
contracts/ permits.
Common Issue/s Which the Agency Resolves

The agency investigates and assists in the resolution of special cases and appeals
and assists in the investigation of illegal mining and administrative cases/ complaints;
assessment of compensation for damages; and prosecution of violators.
National and Local Contact Details
MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU

Central Office
MGB Compound, North Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1100
Email: central@mgb.gov.ph
Landline Nos.: (63-2) 9209120; (63-2) 9209136; Trunk Line No. (63-2) 6676700
Regional Office No. VII
(Central Visayas)
ENGR. LORETO B. ALBURO, CESO VI

Regional Director
Mines and Geosciences Bureau
Regional Office No. VII
Greenplains Subdivision, Banilad,
Mandaue City, ZIP Code 6014
Telefax: (63-32) 3443047
Fax: (63-32) 3469176
Email: region7@mgb.gov.ph
Regional Director's Email: loreto.alburo@mgb.gov.ph
Website: http://r7.mgb.gov.ph/
FOREST MANAGEMENT BUREAU
Mandate of the Agency
The Forest Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural

Resources provides technical guidance to the central and field offices for the effective
protection, development, and conservation of forests lands and watersheds. It shall
recommend policies and programs towards the achievement of sustainable forest
management, based on science and principles of good forest governance.
• The 1987 Constitution
o Article II, Section 16

“The state shall protect and advance the right of the people to a
balanced and healthful ecology in accordance with the rhythm and harmony of
nature.”
o Article XII, Section 2:

“All lands of the public domain, water, minerals, coals, petroleum and
other mineral oils, all forms of potential energy, fisheries, forests and other
natural resources are owned by the State. The exploration, development and
utilization of natural resources shall be under the full control and supervision of
the state.”
• PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 705 (1975)
• FORESTRY REFORM CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

This serves as the basic law that protects the country's forestry which
provides a system which classifies land and serves as the basis for preservation
and development. Furthermore, this provides the corresponding penalties for
illegal logging and other forms of degradation.
• EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 263 (1995)

This adopted the Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) as the
national strategy in the sustainable management of the forests.

This ordered the implementation of the National Greening Program (NGP)
to rehabilitate barren forestlands.

This expanded the coverage of the National Greening Program (NGP) to
cover the rest of unproductive and degraded forestlands which was implemented
from 2016 - 2018 in accordance with the updated Master Plan for Forestry
Development.
Scope of Work
The Department is the primary government agency responsible for conservation,
management, development and proper use of the country's environment and natural
resources, specifically forest and grazing lands, mineral resources, including those in
reservation and watershed areas, and lands of public domain. as well as the licensing
and regulation of all-natural resources as may be provided for by law in order to ensure
equitable sharing of the benefits derived therefrom for the welfare of the present and
future generations of Filipinos.
To accomplish this mandate, the Department shall be guided by the following objectives:
• Assure the availability and sustainability of the country's natural resources through
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 populations.
• Enhance the contribution of natural resources for achieving national economic and
social development
• Promote equitable access to natural resources by the different sectors of the

population; and
• Conserve specific terrestrial and marine areas representative of the Philippine

natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations.
Discussion of Work

o Climate-Proof the Master Plan for Forestry Development
The Bureau has forged a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the
National Economic Development Authority (NEDA). The MOA entails the
undertaking of capacity building activities which aims at enhancing the
capacities of concerned stakeholders to adopt adaptive and mitigative
measures to addressing the impact of climate change.
o Citizens Charter for the FMB
The Charter is the first service standard and corruption prevention
measure the Bureau has crafted pursuant to Republic Act 9485, otherwise
known as the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, and the Integrity Development
Action Plan (IDAP)
o “Wood Pellet Project”
In collaboration with Korea Forest Management Service (KFS) , the
Project is designed to generate other sources of green energy/bio-energy
as an adaptation measure to climate change.
o Philippine National REDD+ (Reduced Emission from Deforestation and
Forest Degradation Plus) Strategy.
The strategy is in adherence to the commitments of the Philippines
to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC).
o Southern Philippines Irrigation Sector Project Watershed Management
Subcomponent (SPISP-WMS)
This SPISP-WMS initially submitted their Project Completion Report.
The project is an interagency implemented project led by the National
Irrigation Administration (NIA) as the lead and main executing agency with
Asian Development Bank providing the funding support.
Within the first quarter of 2020, three Livelihood Enhancement
Support-1 (LES-1) Subprojects have been inaugurated and turned over to
the respective Peoples Organizations by the Integrated Natural Resources
and Environmental Management Project-Chico Upper River Basin
(INREMP-CURB).
Two Category 3 (small constructed facility) and 1 Category 4
(agricultural machinery and milling facility) were turned over at Apayao and
Kalinga respectively. A 72 m2 shade facility started its construction on
November 6, 2019 within 216 sq.m forestland within the Barren Ancestral
Domain in Guina-ang, Conner, Apayao. The facility was divided into 4
fertilizer cages, for the purpose of sorting raw materials, shredding,
packaging, and storage. The facility was then completed on January 31,
2020 and eventually inaugurated and turned over to Guina-ang Community
Development Association (GUICOMDA) on February 28, 2020.
With this facility, biodegradable materials will be converted into
organic fertilizer to reduce community usage of synthetic fertilizers for the
adoption of environment-friendly technologies on farming that will help
boost a healthier environment.
On the other hand, 60 m2 green house facility was turned over to Ili
Seedling Growers and Farmers Association (ISGAFA) on March 6, 2020 in
Conner Apayao. With the increasing demand of fruit-bearing and non-
bearing tree seedlings, ISGAFA proposed the construction of the aforesaid
facility under Livelihood Enhancement Support 1. A total of 26 households
are expected to benefit from the facility.
Common Issues Which the Agency Resolves
Four Shared Global Objectives on Forests:

1. Reverse the loss of forest cover worldwide through the sustainable forests’
management, including protection, restoration, afforestation and reforestation, and
increase efforts to prevent forest degradation;
2. Enhance forest-based economic, social and environmental benefits, including by
improving the livelihood of forest dependent people;
3. Increase significantly area of protected forests worldwide and other areas of
sustainably managed forests as well as the proportion of forest products from
sustainably managed forests; and
4. Reverse the decline in official development assistance for sustainable forest
management and mobilize significantly increased, new and additional financial
resources from all sources for the implementation of sustainable forest
management
Forest Management Bureau

Visayas Avenue, Diliman, 1100 Quezon City, Philippines
Tel. No.: (632) 8927-4788 / Fax No. (632) 8928-9313
E-mail Address: fmbdenr@mozcom.com | officeofthedirector.fmb@gmail.com
Ambrocio Wenceslao
Focal Person, Region 7
DENR-7. National Government Center
Sudlon, Lahug Cebu City Cebu 6000 Philippines
Phone: (032) 346 2108 / Fax: (032) 414-4126
E-mail: bhoybwenceslao@yahoo.com
NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES BOARD
Mandate of the Agency

• P.D. 424
o Creating the National Water Resources Council (NWRC).
• P.D. 1067 (Water Code of the Philippines and its Amended IRR)
o Revising and consolidating the laws governing the ownership,
appropriation, utilization, exploitation, development, conservation and
protection of water resources.
• P.D. 1206
o Assigning the residual functions of the Board of Waterworks and the defunct
Public Service Commission to NWRC.
• E.O. 124 -A
o Renaming NWRC to NWRB and transferring technical functions of BRS of
DPWH.
• E.O. 123
o Reconstituting the NWRB Board
• E.O. 860
o Redefining the composition of the NWRB Board; returning the regulation of
WDs to LWUA and transferring NWRB to DENR.
Scope of Work
• Formulate general criteria, methods and standards for data collection, project
investigation, formulation, planning design and feasibility evaluation, and rules and
regulations for the exploitation and optimum utilization of water resources;
• Review and approve water resource development plans and programs of other
agencies;
• Undertake river basin surveys, inventories and appraisals, and develop
comprehensive basin-wide plans of storage and control to maximize the
conservation and multi-purpose use of water;
• Undertake hydrologic surveys and establish, operate and maintain observation
station networks and centralized water resources data center;
• Conduct and/or promote special studies and researches with other government or
agencies on related aspects of water resources development.
• Policy formulation and coordination within the framework of Integrated Water
Resources Management (IWRM);
• Water resource regulation through the issuance of Water Permit (WP) and
resolution of water use conflict; and
• Regulation of water service providers through the issuance of Certificate of Public
• Convenience (CPC)/Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and setting
of water tariffs.
• The NWRB is also tasked to advise the National Economic and Development
Authority (“NEDA”) on matters pertaining to water resources development projects
and programs; and recommend general policies and guidelines and short/long
range plans and programs for water resources development.
Discussion of Work
o the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage Services (MWSS) and its two
concessionaires (after it was privatized in 1997) for Metro Manila;
o the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) and its water district offices
for other cities and municipalities; and
o the departments of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Public Works
and Highway (DPWH) and local governments which manage community
water systems (usually involving point sources and piped systems with
communal faucets)
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) increased the allocation of
MWSS from 46 cubic meters per second (CMS) to 48 CMS starting today May 14
until the end of May 2020.
The additional 2 CMS raw water allocation from Angat Dam is considered
as a special requirement due to the relatively high heat index in the month of May
which results in higher water demand of consumers in Metro Manila and adjacent
provinces of Bulacan, Rizal and Cavite.
The increased allocation is also to sustain the steady supply of water in
performing preventive measures against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-
19) such as frequent handwashing and other hygiene, cleaning and disinfection
activities.
Common Issue/s which the Agency Resolves

• Policy, Coordination and Development Functions
The Philippine Government has articulated the complete turn of events,
usage, preservation, and insurance of water assets, strikingly in the 1987 Phil.
Constitution, the 1976 Water Code of the Philippines, and the 1977 Environmental
Code.
To implement these policies, water resources management functions were
distributed among numerous government agencies such as the Metropolitan
Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), Local Water Utilities Administration
(LWUA), Department of Local and Interior Government (DILG), Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Department of Health (DOH).
And the overall management of the water resource is the basic mandate of the
National Water Resources Board (NWRB). (Water Related Agencies Organization
Structure as Annex “B”)
• Inter-Agency Coordination
In addition to coordination provided through its own Board, NWRB is
continuously active in several other ad hoc or permanent inter-agency bodies that
address issues and coordinate activities in water sector. These include:
1. the Water Crisis Management Committee, which assesses the water
situation on a regular basis, and makes recommendations to NWRB on
reservoir management and related matters;
2. the Sectoral Committee on Infrastructure Development, reviews
infrastructure programs for Water Resources Sector with Regional
Development Council;
3. Joint Operation and Maintenance Committee on Flood Forecasting and
Warning System for Dam Operation, enhances warning capability of
management offices of major impounding reservoirs in the country as
regard to water releases and general flooding situations;
4. Environmental Impact Assessment Review Committee – to assist the
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in the review of
Environmental Impact Studies;
5. Philippine Economic- Environmental and Natural Resources
Accounting;
6. TWG on Water Supply and Sanitation Performance Enhancement
Project;
7. Steering Committee on Extreme Climatic Events (ECE); and
8. Agno River Basin Development Committee (ARBDC).
• Water Action Plan and Sector Strategies

One of the functions of the Board provided is to formulate and adopt policies
and guidelines on water resources development and management consistent with
the national development plans. As the coordinating and regulating government
agency for all water development activities in the country, NWRB acts as a lead
convenor in the implementation of the workshops, conferences and consultations
on various water issues, coordinates with water-related agencies, academes,
NGOs and other stakeholders, provides secretariat services and propose
recommendations to achieve sustainable management practices that would
provide affordable water adequate for all needs, including disposal.
Among the recent national consultations that were conducted by the NWRB
are as follows:
1. National Consultation on Water Sector Mapping and Visioning;
2. Workshop on Water Resources Management in the Philippines – Vision to
Action;
3. Workshop on the Philippine Program for Action in the Water Resources
Sector;
4. Workshop towards a sustainable water supply within the framework of water
resources management; and
5. National Water Forum 2004.
Contact Numbers:
Phone Nos.: (0632)8 928-2365/ (0632)8 920-2641
Fax No.: (0632)8 920-2724
Email Address : nwrbsec@nwrb.gov.ph and nwrbphil@gmail.com
OFFICE TEL. NO.
MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS
Dr. Sevillo D. David, Jr. (0632)8 928-23-65;
Executive Director's Office (0632)8 920-26-41 (TF)
ARCHIE EDSEL C. ASUNCION (0632)8 920-26-93 (TF)
Deputy Executive Director's Office
OPERATING DIVISION CHIEFS
Juan Y. Corpuz, Jr. (0632)8 920-27-14 (TF)
Chief, Water Utilities Division
Higino C. Mangosing Jr. (0632)8 920-26-54
Chief, Monitoring & Enforcement Division
Susan P. Abaño (0632)8 928-47-02
Chief, Policy and Program Division (0632)8 920-27-24 (TF)
Atty. Elenito M. Bagalihog (0632)8 920-26-03 (TF)
Chief, Water Rights Division
Belen T. Tormon (0632)8 920-27-75
Chief, Administrative and Financial Division (0632) 920-28-34 (TF)

Accounting & Supply (0632)8 920-28-34
Budget, Personnel, Gen. Services, Cashier (0632)8 920-27-93
Data Bank (0632)8 920-26-81
COA (0632)8 928-12-83

Sources:
• https://mgb.gov.ph/transparency/about-us/brief-history
• https://data.gov.ph/?q=agencies/mines-and-geoscience-bureau
• https://region4b.mgb.gov.ph/2016-02-11-02-26-51/mandates-and-fuction
• https://region4b.mgb.gov.ph/14-articles/139-government-agencies-convene-for-
updates-in-pqmi-rehabilitation-project
• http://databaseportal.mgb.gov.ph/mgb-
public/api/attachments/download?key=TBGw00ooR4SmLV0CiAOSAseydXPYfy0
A5L5U726Z2xmZy6zGZJHocR8eEkK1nZLm
• http://www.mgb.gov.ph/images/stories/DAO_2015-06.pdf
• http://forestry.denr.gov.ph/
• http://forestry.denr.gov.ph/pdf/ts/2010FMBAcc.pdf
• http://inremp.com.ph/index.php/news-events/94-inremp-curb-turns-over-three-
les-1-subprojects
• https://nwrb.gov.ph/index.php/about/laws
• https://nwrb.gov.ph/index.php/about/historical-backgound
• https://nwrb.gov.ph/index.php/about/mission-and-vision
• http://www.fao.org/3/ab776e/ab776e03.htm?fbclid=IwAR0kWQa8gfI-
g6misY92HpScfqj2zGGMf_nw9LZtU14otj9u-0EnuRedXy0
• https://www.nwrb.gov.ph/index.php/12-featured-articles/774-increase-in-water-
allocation-to-mwss-from-46-cms-to-48-cms
• https://www.pacificwater.org/userfiles/file/IWRM/Philippines.pdf
• https://nwrb.gov.ph/index.php/about/office-directory
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ASSIGNED TASK FOR GROUP 2
1) Profiling: Written Output

Be particular on the details of each agency/office by indicating the following information:
i. Agency/ies with joint task with said agency; are there instances of overlapping
duties?
ii. Cite a relevant work of said agency with respect to current environmental issues,
if there are any.
For Group 2:
• PNP-Maritime Group
• Protected Areas Management Board
• Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
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PNP- MARITIME GROUP
a. Mandate of the Agency1
The need for a maritime law enforcing unit was not a new concept under the new law. It is in fact
an off-shoot of the rapidly expanding and multi-faceted role of policing in the country during the 1970’s.
The conceptual foundations of such a unit were taken from the seaborne battalion of the Philippine
Constabulary. The Constabulary Off-Shore Anti-Crime Battalion or COSAC was created on February 1,
1971 and was tasked to curb illegal activities in the maritime environment. The advent of RA 6975
deactivated the Philippine Constabulary in 1991 and subsequently the COSAC colors were encased. This
made the effective dissolution of all Constabulary units in the country.
The 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates the creation of one national police force which is
civilian in character. The passing into law of RA 6975 on December 13, 1990 merged and reorganized the
PC/INP into the encompassing Philippine National Police which activated the Maritime Command on
January 16, 1991 to be one of its National Operational Support Units pursuant to NHQ PNP General Order
No. 58.
In order to facilitate the organizational development of the unit, NHQ, PNP designated then
PCSUPT ADAM M JIMENEZ, JR, as its first Director effective January 16, 1991. The newly created unit
was then a conglomeration of several personnel from AFP and INP. Organic members of the Philippine
Navy and the Philippine Coast Guard also joined the PNP Maritime Command. Other PC/INP officers and
men were also absorbed to form its core of personnel.
It was later renamed as PNP Maritime Group pursuant to NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 96-058
dated September 12, 1996 and further renaming its “Maritime Districts” to “Regional Maritime Office
(RMO)”.
The Maritime Group was envisioned to be the primary PNP Unit responsible in law enforcement
in the maritime environment. Its mission then was to perform all police functions over Philippine territorial
waters and rivers. It is tasked to carry out the mandated police functions over Philippine territorial waters
and rivers to include ports and harbors and small islands with the responsibility of securing and keeping
safe a total of 36, 289 kilometers of coastlines throughout the 7,107 islands of the entire archipelago and
safeguarding a sea area which is nine times bigger than the country’s total land area.
At present, to carry out its mission, the Group have seventeen (17) Regional Maritime Units with
its fifty-seven (57) Maritime Police Stations, eleven (11) Maritime Police Precincts, two (2) Special
Operations Units and three (3) Support Units were strategically positioned all over the Philippine
Archipelago.
1
PNP Maritime Group, ‘Brief History Of Maritime Group’ <https://mg.pnp.gov.ph/index.php/about-us/history>
accessed on 10 September 2020.
4
b. Scope of Work
The 1987 Philippine Constitution mandated the creation of one national police force that is civilian
in character. The national scope of the PNP draws its definition from the Article I of this Constitution,
stating that:
″The National Territory comprises the Philippine archipelago, with all the islands and waters
embraced therein, and all other territories over which the Philippines has sovereignty or jurisdiction,
consisting of its terrestrial, fluvial and aerial domains, including its territorial sea, the seabed, the subsoil,
the insular shelves, and other submarine areas.″2
This group is responsible to perform all police functions over Philippine Territorial waters, lakes,
and rivers along coastal areas to include ports and harbors and small islands for the security and the
sustainability development of the maritime environment.3
c. Discussion of work
i. Agency/ies with joint task with said agency; are there instances of overlapping duties?
Section 24 of RA 6975 provided the various police functions of PNP and the additional
functions absorbed from different agencies, in an effort to comply with the constitutional
requirement that there shall be one national police force. This section specified the Powers and
Functions of the PNP. It also requires that “the PNP shall absorb… the police functions of the
Coast Guard.”4
Section 86 of the law reiterated this as it provides the Assumption by the PNP of Police
Functions. This provision mandates that “the police functions of the Coast Guard shall be taken
over by the PNP.” Effectively, these provisions of the law dissolved the police functions of
these agencies, Coast Guard included. To date this day, no law repealed these provisions.5
Specifically, the absorption and take-over of police functions are viewed as a move to
comply with the constitutional mandate that there shall only be one police force in the country.
Generally, it is understood that the police function of the Coast Guard that was absorbed and
taken-over by the PNP, has been vested upon and assumed by the Maritime Group as it
performs these functions to this day.
ii. Cite a relevant work of said agency with respect to current environmental issues,
if there are any.
The PNP-MG has the following functions:
2
Article 1, 1987 Constitution
3
Official Gazette, ‘The Philippine National Police’ <https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/featured/about-the-pnp/>
accessed 11 September 2020
4
RA 6975 or ‘An Act Establishing The Philippine National Police Under A Reorganized Department Of The
Interior And Local Government, And For Other Purposes’ <https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1990/12/13/republic-
act-no-6975/> accessed 11 September 2020
5
Ibid.
5
• To train, equip, mobilize, organize and manage resources for effective maritime law
enforcement and internal security operations;
• To enforce all laws, rules, regulations and ordinances relative to the protection of lives,
properties and environment;
• To arrest, investigate and assist in the prosecution of terrorists, smuggling, drug traffickers
and other criminal element;
• To conduct search and rescue operations.6
The PNP Maritime Group is very active in the conduct of maritime law enforcement operations
which resulted to several notable operational accomplishments. The unit is focused on preventing
and/or arresting dynamite and cyanide fishers, wildlife law violators and foreign commercial
vessels that are intruding in the country. For 2014, the unit accomplished the following:
• arrest of 36 persons for violating Forestry Law of the Philippines;
• seizure of Php 2 million (41,220.54 US Dollar) worth of illegally cut timber and other forest
product;
• arrest of 23 foreigners ( including 11 Vietnamese and 11 Chinese nationals) for violations of
fisheries and wildlife laws of the Philippines;
• confiscation of Php 7 million (144,271.89 US Dollar) worth of illegally caught fish and other
wildlife products; and
• the poachers paying US$2 million in administrative fines to the government.
o The PNP-MG confiscated an estimated Php107 million worth (2.2 million US Dollar) of
evidence.
c. Common issue/s which the agency resolve
Maritime Group's Role in the Battle of Marawi

The PNP Maritime Group deployed one of its patrol craft, the Police Fast Boat (PFB)221
with personnel complement from its Regional Maritime Unit (RMU) 12 in General Santos City,
MG-Special Operations Unit 1 from Tawi-Tawi, and RMU 10 from Cagayan de Oro City. The
PNP MG personnel is part of the combined security forces composed of Philippine Navy and
Philippine Coast Guard in securing the vicinity of Lake Lanao in Marawi. Their role in securing
the lake is not easy as they were in the receiving end of sniper shots.
For their service in the conflict, Sixteen PNP MG personnel were meritoriously promoted
for their service in the Marawi siege.
Chinese Fishermen Poaching of more than 500 Sea turtles in Palawan

On May 6, 2014, a PNP Maritime Group patrol intercepted a Chinese fishing vessel loaded
with about 500 live and dead Sea turtles, of assorted species, off the coast of Western Palawan.
Nine (9) Chinese fishermen were arrested and later charged for violations of Fishery and Wildlife
laws of the Philippines. A total of 555 Sea turtles were recovered based on the inventory of the
PNP Maritime Group. Of these total, 177 were alive and were released immediately back to wild.
The maritime police investigators also discovered that 207 sea turtles were slaughtered and stuffed
by the Chinese fishermen.
6
Philippine National Police – Maritime Group <https://bootcampmilitaryfitnessinstitute.com/elite-special-
forces/philippine-elite-special-forces/philippine-national-police-maritime-group-pnp-
mg/#:~:text=The%20general%20mission%20of%20the,protection%20of%20the%20maritime%20environment.>
accessed 10 September 2020
6
Vietnamese Fishermen arrested for poaching

On October 21, 2013, 13 Vietnamese fishermen were arrested for poaching and illegal
entry. Upon inspection of their cargo hold, Maritime Group personnel discovered an undetermined
number of Sea turtles, mostly slaughtered for meat and frozen in the onboard refrigerators. The
Vietnamese poachers were detained and later charged in court for violations of Philippine Fisheries
Law.
On March 26, 2014, a Vietnamese vessel marked KH-96365-TS was intercepted by PNP
Maritime Group operatives for poaching off the waters of Taytay, Palawan. The maritime police
operatives discovered about 50 assorted dead sharks, including great white sharks, bull sharks and
hammerhead sharks, all believed to be caught in Philippine waters. They were charged in court
for violations of Philippine Fisheries Law.
e. National and local contact details
National Office7
OFFICES NUMBERS LOCAL

PNP Trunkline 723-0401
Director, Maritime Group 3021/724-8778 3021
Deputy Director For Administration 5221
Deputy Director For Operations 5471
Office Of The Chief of Staff 725-3865 5541
Budget and Fiscal Section 491-3312 5591
Finance Service Section 5581
Intelligence Section 721-1519 5241
Investigation Section 5461
Legal Service/Human Resource and 5481

Development Section
Lobby Guard 5381
Logistics Section 483-3281
Maritime Police Station-Manila 524-2657
Maritime Maintenance and Repair Unit 472-4286
7
PNP Maritime Group, ‘Contact Numbers’ <https://mg.pnp.gov.ph/index.php/contact-us> accessed on 10
September 2020.
7
Regional Maritime Unit-NCR 281-2243/373-1570
Operations Management Division 722-1074 5451/3121
Globe: 09273794750
Smart: 09494462996
Viber: 09195681114
Police Community Relations Section 722-1074 5451/3121
Personnel and Records Section 5491
Police Strategy Management Unit 5551
Supply Accountable Office 5561
Email Address: mg_operationcenter@yahoo.com.ph and mgoperationcenter@gmail.com
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/HeadquartersMaritimeGroup/?_rdc=1&_rdr
Regional Maritime Units8
Regional Maritime Unit NCR

Complete Address: Navotas Fist Port complex, Navotas, Metro Manila
Hotline: (02) 281-2243/ 09292315463 /09179234617
Email: rmoncrmg@yahoo.com.ph
Regional Chief: PSSUPT BALTAZAR V RIVERA
Navotas Marpsta
Complete Address: North Bay Boulevard, Navotas fish port complete
Station Chief: PSUPT MARLON A KAMATOYS
MANILA MARPSTA
Complete Address: ASEAN Ave. Entertainment City, Parañaque City
Station Chief: PCI ELDIE M BANTAL
8
PNP Maritime Group, Regional Maritime Units, Special Units, & Special Operation Units
<https://mg.pnp.gov.ph/index.php/contact-us/2-uncategorised/6-history> accessed on 10 September 2020.
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2nd SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNIT

Complete Address: Honda Bay, Sta. Lourdes, Puerto Princesa City
Commander: PSUPT GREG R TOGONON
Contact No.: 091787748382
Balabac SBU
Complete Address: Brgy. 4, Poblacion, Balabac, Palawan
Unit Leader: PINSP ALDIN L BROGAROLAS
Contact No.: 09173205808
Quezon SBU
Complete Address: Quezon, Palawan
Unit Leader: PINSP DANDY E FERRIOL
Contact No.: 09176194331
2nd SOU-MG Rio Tuba Detachment
Complete Address: Marabahay, Rio Tuba, Bataraza,
Detachment Commander: SPO2 Richard Rodriguez
2nd SOU-MG CORON Detachment

Complete Address: Bgy. Tagumpay, Coron Palawan
Detachment Commander: PINSP KARL O BONILLA
PROTECTED AREAS MANAGEMENT BOARD
a. Mandate of the Agency
Republic Act No. 7586, or the National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992,
was enacted primarily for biodiversity conservation. This law provides the legal and
developmental framework for the establishment and management of protected areas (PAs) in the
Philippines. It has a vital role in implementing one of the top ten major approaches of the Philippine
Strategies for Sustainable Development.
The law secures the "the perpetual existence of all native plants and animals through the
establishment of a comprehensive system of integrated protected areas within the classification of
national parks as provided for in the Constitution" for the present and future generations. The law
also establishes a National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) which will designate,
whether terrestrial, wetland or marine, protected areas, areas that "shall encompass outstanding
remarkable areas and biologically important public lands that are habitats of rare and endangered
species of plants and animals, biogeographic zones and related ecosystems."
The National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act was approved on 1 June
1992, days before the historic United Nations Conference on Environment and Development,
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popularly called the ‘Earth Summit’, in Rio de Janeiro. As its title indicates, the law is intended to
provide a rational way of organizing and managing the country’s many different types of
conservation areas into a system of uniformly created and managed protected areas.
The NIPAS Act marked the beginning of radical changes in environmental legislation in
the Philippines that emerged from the peaceful People Power Revolution of 1986. As soon as the
Constitution of 1987 was ratified by the people, the President reorganized the bureaucracy,
restructuring the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to include an
upgraded Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB). The PAWB was tasked with formulating
policies and guidelines “for the establishment and management of an Integrated Protected Areas
System.”
In 2018, the ENIPAS Act amended the Republic Act No. 7586, otherwise known as the
"National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992". The said law modifies the
Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) composition:
(a) PAMB to be created for each PA within 3 months after the effectivity of the ENIPAS
Act;
(b) Expansion of PAMB membership; DENR chairs;
(c) Ex officio members are DENR RD; Governor; Senator; District Rep; Mayor; Brgy
Chairperson; RD of DA, NEDA, DOST, PNP and DND; will serve for the duration of
their respective term of office.
(d) Other PAMB members: 3 Reps either NGO/PO reps; at least 1 but more than 3 IP/ICC
representatives, 1 academic institution, 1 private sector representative; will be
appointed by the DENR Secretary and will serve a term of 3 years and may be
reappointed for another 3 years.10
The Protected Area Management Board
Each established protected area shall be administered by a Protected Area Management

Board (PAMB). The Board shall by consensus or majority vote, approve or take necessary actions
to:
(a) Oversee the management of the protected area;
(b) Approve policies, plans and programs, proposals, agreements, and other related documents
for the management of the protected areas;
(c) Approve the management plan of the protected area and ensure its harmonization and
integration with the ADSDPP, land use plan and other development plan public or private,
and its implementation;
(d) Adopt a manual of operations to include rules of procedures in the conduct of business,
and the creation of committees and their respective terms of reference;
10
ENIPAS Act <http://www.r5.denr.gov.ph/home/4949.html> Accessed 11 September 2020
17
(e) Recommend the deputation of appropriate agencies and individuals for the enforcement of
the laws, rules and regulations governing the management of protected area;
(f) Allocate financial resources for the implementation of the management plan and manage
the Protected Area Retention Income Account and and other funds in accordance with the
accounting and budgeting rules and regulations;
(g) Set fees and charges in accordance with the existing guidelines;
(h) Issue rules and regulations for the resolution of conflicts through appropriate and effective
means;
(i) Recommend appropriate policy changes to the DENR and other governing authorities;
(j) Monitor and assess the performance of the protected area personnel and compliance of
partners with the terms and conditions of any undertaking, contract or agreement;
(k) Recommend from among a shortlist of qualified candidates, the designation or appointment
of the PASU; and
(l) Assess the effectiveness of the management of the protected area: Provided, That the
members of the management board representing the LGUs and national agencies in the
PAMB shall inform their respective constituents, offices or sectors, of PAMB-approved or
other relevant policies, rules, regulations, programs, and projects and shall ensure that the
provisions of this Act and its implementing rules and regulations are complied with, and
used as reference and framework in their respective plans, policies, programs, and projects.
Failure to comply with the foregoing shall be the basis for disciplinary action against such
member according to administrative rules and regulations and such penalties as the PAMB
may provide: Provided, further, That The DENR, through the Regional Director, shall
ensure that the PAMB acts within the scope of its powers and functions. In case of conflict
between the resolutions issued by the PAMB and the existing administrative orders of
national application, the latter shall prevail.11
b. Scope of Work
The scope of PAMB is applicable to its specific protected area established under the NIPAS
and all initial components as provided in the NIPAS Act, subject to Congressional enactments
governing particular protected areas.
There are 240 protected areas under Nipas but only 13 are backed by laws, while the rest is
covered by presidential proclamations or executive orders, which are considered only as initial
11
R.A. No. 11038 ‘Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 2018’
<https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2018/06jun/20180622-RA-11038-RRD.pdf> Accessed 11
September 2020
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components and may be disestablished by the Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) upon
the recommendation of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), the highest policy-
making body of a protected area.12
The following categories of protected areas are hereby established:

a. Strict nature reserve;
b. Natural park;
c. Natural monument;
d. Wildlife sanctuary;
e. Protected landscape and seascapes;
f. Resource reserve;
g. Natural biotic areas; and
h. Other categories established by law, conventions or international agreements which the
Philippine Government is a signatory.13
The Philippines had a national parks law as early as 1932, which was followed by a series of
laws and decrees creating individual national parks until the 1970s. During this period, the aims
of parks management were largely to remove settlers and other unauthorized occupants from the
parks, and to enhance recreation and tourism.14
overlapping duties?
Under the law, the PAMB is composed of the following:
(a) DENR Regional Director under whose jurisdiction the protected area is located, as
Chairperson;
(b) Governor/s of the province/s where the protected area is located or their duly
designated representative/s;
(c) A Senator of the Republic of the Philippines who is a duly registered resident of
the city or province where the protected area is located or a duly authorized
representative, unless the Senator declines membership in the PAMB;
12
Jonathan L. Mayuga, ‘Strengthening the management of protected areas in Philippines’ Business Mirror, July 15,
2018, < https://businessmirror.com.ph/2018/07/15/strengthening-the-management-of-protected-areas-in-
philippines/> Accessed on 11 September 2020
13
Section 10, IRR of NIPAS Act (DAO-2019-05)
14
La Viña, et al. ‘Legal Framework for Protected Areas: Philippines’
<https://www.iucn.org/downloads/philippines.pdf> Accessed 11 September 2020
19
(d) District Representative/s of the Congressional district/s where the protected area is
located or their duly designated representatives, unless the District Representative
declines membership in the PAMB;
(e) Mayor/s of the city/cities or municipality/municipalities where the protected area

is located or their duly designated representative/s;
(f) Chairpeson/s of the barangay/s where the protected area is located;
(g) Regional Directors of the following government agencies, namely: the Department
of Agriculture (DA), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA),
the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Philippine National
Police (PNP), and the Department of National Defense (DND);
(h) Three (3) representatives from either an NGO or PO, duly accredited both by the
DENR and the provincial government. The NGO or PO represented should have
been in existence for at least five (5) years and with track record in or related to
protected area management;
(i) At least one (1) but not more than three (3) representatives from all the IPs/ICCs
present in the area and recognized by the National Commission on Indigenous
Peoples (NCIP);
(j) One (1) representative from an academic institution, preferably from a university
or college in the province where the protected area is located, with proven track
record in or related is located, with proven track record in or related to the protected
area management; and
(k) One (1) representative from the private sector, preferably a resident of the province
where the protected area is located, who is distinguished in a profession or field of
interest relevant to the protected area management.15
There are no overlapping duties since the function of PAMB is only in the protection and
conservation of protected areas as mandated by law.
ii. Cite a relevant work of said agency with respect to current environmental
issues, if there are any.
The Protected Area Management Board is mandated under the NIPAS Act to decide on the
management strategy and policies for the PA. In ENTMRPA, it was established in 1998 and
formally assembled in February 1999, but the member’s appointments are yet to be verified by the
DENR Secretary. It is composed of representatives from local government, NGO’s, barangay
representatives in PA, relevant government agencies, IP’s women and local businesses. The
15
Section 9, R.A. No. 11038
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Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) and the DENR jointly chair, and the PASu
and his staff serve as Secretariat.
Last eight year activities focused on the Capacity Building for PAO staff, PAMB members
and local communities, Law Enforcement, Training and Deputizing Community Rangers,
Information and Education Campaign (IEC), Data Collection and Management Planning, Turtle
Management, Infrastructure Development and Trail Construction.16
The management board of the Ursula Game Refuge and Bird Sanctuary in Palawan has
assessed a P1.7 million in damages to a fishing company whose boat had rammed through a coral
reef area off the island in July 2020. The decision was made during the en banc meeting of the
Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) on September 4, 2020 after officially determining the
extent of the damage.17
Aside from the protected areas in Palawan, the Protected Areas Management Board
(PAMB) of Bohol has its own initiative. With little less than 400,000 hectares of agricultural,
upland forests, open grasslands, beaches, fishponds and mangrove forests, keeping Bohol’s
biodiversity is assured with the government’s efforts to declare the 16 protected areas in Bohol.
DENR has organized a Protected Areas Management Board (PAMB) composed of local
officials, government agency heads, and people’s organizations. PAMB has regulatory, policy
making, managerial, and monitoring functions, all deciding for the sustainability of the specific
protected areas and on the basis of the regulatory policies supplied by the NIPAS Act and the
Department Orders from the DENR.18
d. Common issue/s which the agency resolve
Some of the common issues that the PAMB resolves is the preservation of the protected
areas.
The following is cited from the works of Mallari, et al.:
Two decades after NIPAS, the Philippine National Plan for Protected Areas
submitted to CBD stated that, in 2010, the number of protected areas (hereafter
PAs) in the Philippines had risen to 240, covering 13.5 % of the land area (40 587
km2) and 1.5 % of territorial waters (Anon. 2012). However, the presence in the
country of 36 CR and EN bird endemics, whose IUCN status is based on significant
actual or potential declines in numbers, suggests that its PA network represents an
incomplete response to the halting of species extinctions required by Aichi Target
16
El Nido-Taytay Managed Resource Protected Area <https://pcsd.gov.ph/igov/protected-areas-palawan/el-nido-
taytay-managed-resource-protected-area/> Accessed 11 September 2020
17
Ruil Alabi, ‘Boat that rammed Ursula Island assessed for P1.7m in damages’, 8 September 2020 <https://palawan-
news.com/boat-that-rammed-ursula-island-assessed-for-p1-7m-in-damages/> Accessed 11 September 2020
18
Rey Anthony H. Chiu, ‘RSPL: Largest Choco Hills is smallest protected area in Bohol’ 22 January 2020,
<https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1033084> Accessed 11 September 2020
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12, because they are failing to address the drivers of habitat loss either outside or
inside the PA, or both. In the past 30 years, new evidence plus increasingly
sophisticated analyses of biodiversity distributions (e.g. Mallari et al. 2001; Ong
et al. 2002) have identified new or better places to establish PAs, revealing a
growing mismatch between existing PAs and key sites for biodiversity. Moreover,
even well-positioned PAs appear to lack the capacity to manage their biodiversity
adequately (e.g. van der Ploeg et al. 2011).19
e. National and local contact details
The Protected Area Management Board has no national agency since it is under the DENR.
Hence, only the information about the management board per protected area can be retrieved. As
of the moment, only the Mount Apo PAMB has an accessible contact information.
Mount Apo Protected Area Management Board20

Office Address: 2114 Perez Street, Poblacion, Kidapawan City 9400 North Cotabato, Philippines
Telephone Numbers:
Program Operations: (06364) 577-4136
Administration: (06364) 577-1831
Executive Director: (06364) 577-4137
E-mail Address: info@mafi.org.ph
BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES
a. Mandate of the Agency
The Bureau is responsible for the development, improvement, management and

conservation of the country's fisheries and aquatic resources.21
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is the government agency
responsible for the development, improvement, management and conservation of the country's
19
Mallari, et al. ‘Philippine protected areas are not meeting the biodiversity coverage and management effectiveness
requirements of Aichi Target’ 14 December 2015 <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4815757/>
Accessed 11 September 2020
20
Mount Apo Protected Area Management Board, ‘Contact Us’ <http://www.mafi.org.ph/contactus.html> Accessed
11 September 2020
21
Retrieved from: https://www.bfar.da.gov.ph/about_us.jsp?id=26
22
fisheries and aquatic resources. It was reconstituted as a line bureau by virtue of Republic Act No.
8550 (Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998). The bureau is under the Department of Agriculture.22
HISTORY
Brief History
In May 1974, President Marcos reorganized the former Department of Agriculture and
Natural Resources (DANR) into two agencies, namely: Department of Agriculture and Department
of Natural Resources (DNR). Four years thereafter, the government departments changed into
ministries in line with the country’s shift to parliamentary form of government, thus Ministry of
Agriculture (MA). In June 1978, the MA established 12 regional offices nationwide. In June 1984,
the agency was renamed Ministry of Agriculture and Food (MAF). Consequently, the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources was transferred from Ministry of Natural Resources. On January
30, 1987, President Corazon Aquino signed and issued EO No. 116, which renamed and
reorganized the MAF into the Department of Agriculture.
On March 1999, President Estrada named former Senate President Edgardo J. Angara as
DA Secretary who authored the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997 or AFMA
(RA No. 8435).23
Overall History
1. PRE-WORLD WAR II
The history of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources began when the country’s
civil government was established on 4 July 1901. It was the Philippine Commission who conceived
the idea of creating an office under the Department of Interior to take charge of the conservation,
promotion and development of the country’s fisheries resources. Despite the keen interest of the
Secretary of Interior, the proposal for the creation of the said office did not materialize. Finally, in
1907, studies on fisheries emerged when the Secretary of the Interior sought the services of the
U.S. Fish Commission’s research fishing vessel “Albatross” to work in Philippine waters for
eighteen months. The said event had led to the employment of an American fisheries specialist in
the Bureau of Science which consequently gave birth to the fisheries division. The Fisheries
Division remained in the Bureau of Science until the end of 1932.
One year after the establishment of the Fisheries Division under the Bureau of Science, on
1 January 1933, by virtue of General Memorandum Order No. 4 dated 5 December 1932 issued by
22
Retrieved from: https://www.bfar.da.gov.ph/aboutUS
23
Retrieved from: https://www.da.gov.ph/history/
23
the Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce, the Fisheries and Zoology Divisions of the Bureau of
Science plus the Division of Forest Fauna and Grazing of the Bureau of Forestry were fused
together in one division, known as the Fish and Game Administration. The new office which
resulted from the merging of the three offices from two separate bureaus was placed under the
direct administrative jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture and Commerce.
The Fish and Game Administration took its mandate from the provisions of the Fisheries
Act No. 4003 and Act No. 2590, entitled “An Act for the Protection of Game and Fish”. The
jurisdiction however of the Department of Agriculture and Commerce over the Fish and Game
Administration was short lived as subsequent reorganization process which took place on 27
September 1934 brought back the management of the said office to the Bureau of Science in an
effort to strengthen its operation in terms of manpower, equipment and other resources.
The operation of the Fish and Game Administration when it was returned to the Bureau of
Science lasted only for five years. On 1 July 1939, the office was again reorganized as an
independent unit, placed again under the Department of Agriculture and Commerce and renamed
as Division of Fisheries by virtue of General Administrative Order No. 15. The functions
pertaining to forest fauna and grazing were returned to the Bureau of Forestry and those of the
Division of Zoology to the Bureau of Science.
2. Surviving the Wrath of War (World War II Period)
The Division of Fisheries, as a special division under the Department of Agriculture and
Commerce functioned until the outbreak of World War II in 1941. During the early days of the
war, the Division of Fisheries and the Bureau of Forestry were merged together and became known
as the Bureau of Forestry and Fishery. In the latter part of the enemy’s occupation, however, the
Division of Fisheries was converted into an independent office known as the Bureau of Fisheries.
3. Rising from the Ruins of War (Post-World War II)
Three years after liberation from the enemy’s occupation, the Congress of the Philippines,
cognizant of the importance of fisheries and aquatic resources conservation to the rehabilitation of
the country’s prostrate economy brought about by the war, enacted Republic Act No. 177 creating
the Bureau of Fisheries which took effect on 1 July 1947. The former Division of Fisheries and its
sections, field districts, and experimental stations including all fishery-related activities of national
government agencies were integrated in the Bureau of Fisheries.
When it was founded in 1947, the Bureau of Fisheries had seven functional divisions,
namely, (1) Administrative Division; (2) Division of Fish Culture and Fisheries Biology; (3)
Division of Commercial Fisheries; (4) Division of Fisheries Technology; (5) Division of Licenses
and Regulations; (6) Division of Investigation and Inspection; and (7) Philippine Institute of
Fisheries Technology offering a 2 ½ college course in fisheries. Subsequently, branches of this
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institute offering a 4-year secondary course in fisheries were established in Samar, Cebu, Albay,
Iloilo, Zamboanga City, Antique and Batangas.
Following the same organization effort, the entire Philippines was divided into ten fishery
districts, each with a District Fishery Officer as head. The headquarters of the ten (10) fishery
districts were located in strategic places in the different fishing regions: Fishery District No. 1-
Aparri, Cagayan; 2-Dagupan City; 3-Manila; 4-Naga City; 5-Catbalogan, Samar; 6-Iloilo City; 7-
Coron, Palawan; 8-Cebu City; 9-Davao City; and 10-Zamboanga City.
The establishment of the Bureau of Fisheries on 1 July 1947 has been considered as the
official foundation day of the organization which is being celebrated every year up to this day.
4. Reorganization Initiatives During the 50s and the 60s
Executive Order No. 216, dated 17 November 1956 implemented Reorganization Plan No.
30-A reorganizing the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Following this event, the
Bureau of Fisheries which was reorganized on 16 January 1957, almost a decade after its creation.
With this reorganization, functional divisions of the Bureau had been reduced from seven to five,
namely: 1) Licenses and Regulations Division; (2) Marine Fisheries Division; (3) Fisheries
Research Division; (4) Inland Fisheries Division; and (5) Administrative Services Division.
The Philippine Institute of Fisheries Technology had been transferred to the University of
the Philippines. The seven secondary schools of fisheries in the provinces previously mentioned
had been transferred to the Department of Education under the administration of the Bureau of
Public Schools. On 20 March 1963, R.A. 3512 reorganized the Bureau of Fisheries and became
the Philippine Fisheries Commission. In summary, the government fisheries agency had undergone
three reorganization efforts during the 50s and the 60s.
5. Renaming the Bureau of Fisheries as Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
At the dawn of the new decade during the 70s, a new reorganization initiative was
introduced. On 20 September 1972, under the Integrated Reorganization Plan, the Philippine
Fisheries Commission was reverted to the Bureau of Fisheries. Two years thereafter, by virtue of
Presidential Decree No. 461 signed on 17 May 1974 which reorganized the Department of
Agriculture and the Department of Natural Resources, the agency was renamed as Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and thus the birth of the acronym “BFAR”. The newly
reorganized fisheries bureau during that time was placed under the Ministry of Natural Resources.
On the following year, however, after Presidential Decree No. 461 was enacted, the BFAR aligned
its operations with Presidential Decree of 1975 otherwise known as P.D. 707 where all fishery
legislations had codified into. It ushered in a new era for Philippine fisheries where it encouraged
the maximum utilization of the fisheries resources in an integrated manner while putting limits to
fishing by reserving the seven kilometer zone to small-scale fisherfolk.
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6. Finding New Head Agency
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources remained with the Ministry of Natural
Resources for one decade until the agency was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Food on 30 June 1984 in compliance with Executive Order No. 967 mandating
the conversion of BFAR as a staff Bureau and integrating its Regional Offices with the Regional
Offices of the Department of Agriculture. The agency’s staff function and integration of its
regional offices to the Department of Agriculture was fully implemented on 30 January 1987 with
the issuance of Executive Order 116 signed by former President Corazon C. Aquino.
Consequently, after a series of reorganizations in 1997, BFAR’s services were delivered

through the nine (9) functional divisions: the Fisheries Policy Research and Economics Division,
Fishery Resources Administration Division, Fisheries Development and Support Services
Division, Aquaculture Division, Fisheries Resources Research Division, EEZ Exclusive Economic
Zone Fisheries and Allied Services Division, Fishing Technology Division, Fisheries Regulation
and Quarantine Division, and Post-Harvest Technology Division. It also has eight (8) fisheries
technology centers under its wing: The National Marine Fisheries Development Center, National
Brackishwater Aquaculture Technology Research Center, National Freshwater Fisheries
Technology Research Center, Tanay Freshwater Experimental Station, Fisheries Biological
Station Complex, National Fisheries Research Development Center, National Seaweeds
Technology and Development Center and the Mindanao Freshwater Fisheries Technology Center.
7. The Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998: A New Milestone Unfolded in the 90s
While at the height of Social Reform Agenda (SRA) implementation where the government
actively pushed for the equal access to development opportunities in addressing the long-standing
problem of poverty among other related issues including that of the environment, on 25 February
1998 President Fidel V. Ramos signed into law Republic Act No. 8550 entitled, “An Act Providing
for the Development, Management and Conservation of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources,
Integrating All Laws Pertinent Thereto and for Other Purposes,” otherwise known as the Philippine
Fisheries Code of 1998 which took effect on 23 March 1998.
The enactment of the Philippine Fisheries Code was a welcome breakthrough and
considered a major milestone as this law provides for the reconstitution of BFAR as a line bureau
under the Department of Agriculture and created the position of Undersecretary for Fisheries,
thereby strengthening the services of the organization for the fishing industry. It also enabled the
agency to build strong government and private sector partnership, mainly with the fisherfolk sector
through the institutionalization of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils or
FARMCs at the national and local level.
Under the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, the BFAR is headed by a National Director
and assisted by two Assistant Directors who supervise the administrative and technical services of
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the bureau respectively. Furthermore, the said law was instrumental in the establishment of
regional and provincial offices to carry out efficiently and effectively its provisions.
8. Challenges and Breakthroughs During the New Milestone
Despite some limitations in fully implementing the provisions of the Philippine Fisheries
Code, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources undoubtedly benefited from the said law to
improve its capabilities in serving the fishery sector. Nevertheless, the agency was haunted with
myriad of challenges when the new millennium had set in. One of which is the threat brought about
by unabated illegal, unreported and unregulated or IUU fishing which undermines not only the
sustainability of the country’s fisheries and aquatic resources, but also the livelihood of people
depending on them. It was during this period that the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ (DA-BFAR) research arm, the National Fisheries Research
Development Institute through the National Stock Assessment Project or NSAP revealed that 10
out of 13 of the country’s fishing grounds have shown signs of overfishing.
The government through the DA-BFAR under the Aquino Administration acknowledged
the problem on the ailing state of the fisheries and aquatic resources and initiated measures to
address them. To further capacitate the organization in preventing further resource degradation,
from a budget of 3.3 billion pesos in 2010 to more than 6 billion in 2015, the DA-BFAR incessantly
worked for this budget increase. On top of this effort was the BFAR National Director who at that
time concurrently functioned as the Department of Agriculture’s Undersecretary for Fisheries by
virtue of a Special Order No. 762 dated 10 October 2014.
While the DA-BFAR was focused on strengthening its institutional capacity, particularly
on fishery law enforcement, in 2015, the bureau welcomed the passing of Republic Act No. 10654
entitled “An Act to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing,
Amending Republic Act No. 8550, Otherwise Known as ‘The Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998,”
and for Other Purposes”. The amended fisheries code which lapsed into law on 27 February 2015
had paved the way to a more improved fisheries governance with the DA-BFAR at the forefront
of its implementation. Finally, the amended fisheries code boosted the credibility of the country in
its fight against IUU fishing.
9. The DA-BFAR Sails Towards New Horizons
The DA-BFAR opened a new chapter in history when the Duterte Administration had
formally assumed into office during the middle part of 2016. This was when the organization
focused on achieving fish sufficiency through improved yet sustainable fisheries production, while
contributing to the government’s effort towards food security. It was also during this period when
the relentless campaign against IUU fishing was prioritized under the Department of Agriculture’s
“Ten Basic Foundations of a Sound Agriculture and Fisheries.”
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At the center of the bureau’s programs and projects, particularly on marine life
conservation under the Duterte Administration was the Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan or MMK
Program, the national search for outstanding coastal community. Through MMK, best practices
on coastal resource management has been incentivized by the bureau. Winning local government
units with exemplary performance in the protection of their respective municipal waters received
multi-million pesos worth of livelihood projects as prize based on the following criteria: no illegal
fishing; observance of closed fishing season; with marine protected area; and effective mangrove
rehab program and clean ocean.
In capping off, the DA-BFAR will unceasingly weave the account of its past by remaining
committed to fulfill its mandate with utmost dedication and competence in the present. New
challenges and breakthroughs will definitely continue to unfold while the organization sails
towards new horizons.24
b. Scope of Work
Reorganizing the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources 25 into two departments,
namely: Department of Agriculture and Department of Natural Resources, Amending for this
purpose Chapter I, Part VII of the Integrated Reorganization Plan
Sec. 9. The bureaus under the supervision and control of the Department (Department of Natural
Resources) are: … (c) Bureau of Fisheries, which is renamed Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources…
Sec. 13. The organizations and functions of the… Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources…,
shall be as provided in Paragraphs 7 and 8, Art. II and Articles V, VI, VII, and X, respectively, of
Chapter I, Part VII of the Integrated Reorganization Plan and in Letter of Implementation No. 9,
Paragraph 4, Article X, Chapter I, Part VII of the Integrated Reorganization Plan…
The Philippine Fisheries Code of 199826
Chapter III
Reconstitution of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and Creation of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources Management Councils
Article I. Reconstitution of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
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Retrieved from: https://www.bfar.da.gov.ph/about_us.jsp?id=27
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PD 461
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RA 8550
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SECTION 63. Creation of the Position of Undersecretary for Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources. — There is hereby created in the Department of Agriculture the position of
Undersecretary for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, solely for the purpose of attending to the
needs of the fishing industry, to be appointed by the President. Such Undersecretary shall have the
following functions:
a. set policies and formulate standards for the effective, efficient and economical operations
of the fishing industry in accordance with the programs of the government;
b. exercise overall supervision over all functions and activities of all offices and
instrumentalities and other offices related to fisheries including its officers;
c. establish, with the assistance of the director, such regional, provincial and other fishery
officers as may be necessary and appropriate and organize the internal structure of BFAR in such
manner as is necessary for the efficient and effective attainment of its objectives and purposes; and
d. perform such other functions as may be necessary or proper to attain the objectives of
this Code.
SECTION 64. Reconstitution of the BFAR. — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
(BFAR) is hereby reconstituted as a line bureau under the Department of Agriculture.
SECTION 65. Functions of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. — As a line
bureau, the BFAR shall have the following functions:
a. prepare and implement a Comprehensive National Fisheries Industry Development Plan;
b. issue licenses for the operation of commercial fishing vessels;
c. issue identification cards free of charge to fishworkers engaged in commercial fishing;
d. monitor and review joint fishing agreements between Filipino citizens and foreigners
who conduct fishing activities in international waters, and ensure that such agreements are not
contrary to Philippine commitment under international treaties and convention on fishing in the
high seas;
e. formulate and implement a Comprehensive Fishery Research and Development

Program, such as, but not limited to, sea farming, sea ranching, tropical/ornamental fish and
seaweed culture, aimed at increasing resource productivity, improving resource use efficiency, and
ensuring the long-term sustainability of the country's fishery and aquatic resources;
f. establish and maintain a Comprehensive Fishery Information System;

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g. provide extensive development support services in all aspects of fisheries production,

processing and marketing;
h. provide advisory services and technical assistance on the improvement of quality of fish
from the time it is caught (i.e. on board fishing vessel, at landing areas, fish markets, to the
processing plants and to the distribution and marketing chain);
i. coordinate efforts relating to fishery production undertaken by the primary fishery

producers, LGUs, FARMCs, fishery and organizations/cooperatives;
j. advise and coordinate with LGUs on the maintenance of proper sanitation and hygienic
practices in fish markets and fish landing areas;
k. establish a corps of specialists in collaboration with the Department of National Defense,

Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Foreign Affairs for the efficient
monitoring, control and surveillance of fishing activities within Philippine territorial waters and
provide the necessary facilities, equipment and training therefor;
l. implement an inspection system for import and export of fishery/aquatic products and
fish processing establishments, consistent with international standards to ensure product quality
and safety;
m. coordinate with LGUs and other concerned agencies for the establishment of
productivity enhancing and market development programs in fishing communities to enable
women to engage in other fisheries/economic activities and contribute significantly to
development efforts;
n. enforce all laws, formulate and enforce all rules and regulations governing the
conservation and management of fishery resources, except in municipal waters, and to settle
conflicts of resource use and allocation in consultation with the NFARMC, LGUs and local
FARMCs;
o. develop value-added fishery-products for domestic consumption and export;
p. recommend measures for the protection/enhancement of the fishery industries;
q. assist the LGUs in developing their technical capability in the development,

management, regulation, conservation, and protection of the fishery resources;
r. formulate rules and regulations for the conservation and management of straddling fish
stocks and highly migratory fish stocks; and
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s. perform such other related functions which shall promote the development, conservation,
management, protection and utilization of fisheries and aquatic resources.
overlapping duties?
As sanctioned in PD 70427 the following are joint task agencies/departments of the government:
(1) Department of Natural Resources;

(2) Department of Agriculture;
(3) Department of National Defense;
(4) Department of Trade;
(5) Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communication;
(6) Central Bank of the Philippines;
(7) Development Bank of the Philippines;
(8) Philippine National Bank;
(9) Board of Investment;
(10) Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources; and
(11) Inland Fisheries Associations.
PD 704
Chapter III.
THE FISHERY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
SEC. 12. Creation and membership of the Council. - To implement the policy enunciated in
Section Two of this Decree, there is hereby created a Fishery Industry Development Council,
hereinafter referred to as the Council, which shall be composed of the following:
Secretary of Natural Resources - Chairman
Secretary of Agriculture - Member
Secretary of National Defense -Member
Secretary of Trade -Member
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Revising and Consolidating All Laws and Decrees Affecting Fishing and Fisheries
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Secretary of Public Works,
Transportation and Communication -Member
Governor of the Central Bank of
The Philippines -Member
Chairman of the Development
Bank of the Philippines -Member
President of the Philippine
National Bank -Member
Chairman of the Board of Investment -Member
Director of Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources -Member and Executive Officer
A representative of the inland
Fisheries associations -Member
The two representatives from the private sector shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years by
the Secretary upon the recommendation of the Director.
Upon effectivity of this Decree, the Council shall be constituted. The Council shall be constituted.
The Council shall meet at least once a month: Provided, That the Chairman may convene the
Council in special meetings to consider urgent matters. If the Chairman cannot attend any meeting,
the members present shall select from among themselves a temporary presiding officer. If any of
the members shall not be able to attend any meeting of the Council, he shall send a duly authorized
representative to exercise his powers and perform his functions.
The Council shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to govern its proceedings.
The Executive Officer shall be charged with the duty of implementing the policies and guidelines
established by the Council.
SEC. 13. Functions of the Council. - The Council shall formulate and establish comprehensive
policy guidelines for the management, protection, conservation and utilization of the
fishery/aquatic resources of the country and for the creation of a healthy investment climate for
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the development of the fishery industry. It shall collate data and information from member
agencies and the private sector for the formulation of policy guidelines.
SEC. 14. Council Secretariat and its Director. - The Council shall have a secretariat which shall
furnish the necessary administration, secretariat and other service support to the Council. The
Secretariat shall be under the direction and supervision of a Secretariat Director who shall be
appointed, and whose compensation shall be fixed, by the Chairman of the Council. The personnel
of the Secretariat shall be appointed, and their compensation fixed, by the Chairman upon
recommendation of the Secretariat Director.
Specific Duties/Overlapping:
SEC. 15. Role of member agencies. - A. The Central Bank of the Philippines, thru the Monetary
Board, shall be primarily responsible for seeking ways and means of financing the requirements
of the Program in all its aspects. For this purpose, it shall in addition to its present powers and
functions, undertake the following activities:
1. Coordinate the policies, programs and activities of all banks and financial institutions
relating to the grant or extension of credit to persons, associations, cooperatives and corporations
engaged in the fishery industry.
2. Facilitate the grant of preferential rates in the rediscounting of papers involving loans
for the fishery industry; and
3. Facilitate the grant of concessionary rates of interest on loans for the development of
the fishery industry upon certification by the Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
B. The Department of National Defense, principally thru the Philippine Coast Guard, shall
extend all assistance including personnel and equipment, as may be necessary in the enforcement
of fishery laws, rules and regulations to help attain the aims and objectives of this Decree.
C. The Department of Agriculture shall:
1. Undertake soil sampling and provide or help provide fertilizers for fish farming
purposes; and
2. Perform such other functions as may be imposed upon it by law or requested by law or
requested by the Council in the acceleration of fish farming and/or in the furtherance of the
objectives of this Decree.
D. The Department of Trade shall:

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1. Plan and prepare such measures as may be necessary to promote exports of fish and
fishery/aquatic products; and
2. Perform such other functions as may be imposed upon it by law or requested by the
Council in furtherance of the objectives of this Decree.
E. The Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communication shall:
1. Upon request of the Council, undertake site survey and investigation, draw plans for,
and construct infrastructure facilities for the fishery industry; and
2. Perform such other functions as may be imposed upon it by law or requested by the
Council in furtherance of the objectives of this Decree.
F. The private sector of the fishery industry shall direct their collective efforts towards a more
active cooperation and coordination with government agencies to attain the objectives of this
Decree. It shall:
1. Assume the primary responsibility of accelerating the development of the industry;
2. Conduct research and experiments in cooperation with government agencies;
3. Allow implementing agencies of the government access to such statistical data and
information as would be necessary in the formulation of sound policies; and
4. Take active participation, in collaboration with the Bureau and other government
agencies, in technical manpower training by giving on-the-job training opportunities to fisheries
apprentices, trainees and volunteers.
Section 17. …The Philippine Coast Guard shall perform all functions pertaining to the
registration, documentation, inspection and manning of all types of fishing boats plying Philippine
waters except those hereinabove vested in the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources:
Provided, That a fishing boat may, upon inspection and verification by the Maritime Safety
Division and Naval Architecture and Engineering Section of the Philippine Coast Guard that the
fishing boat is seaworthy and fit for operations, be accepted for registration, documentation, and
licensing purposes: Provided, Further, That the coastwise license shall not be required of fishing
boats.
ii. Cite a relevant work of said agency with respect to current environmental
issues, if there are any.
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Resolution/Action Plan: Partnership with USAID in launching ECOFISH Project28
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of
Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) launched a new project that
will help improve the management of the Philippines’ marine and coastal resources.
The Ecosystems Improved for Sustainable Fisheries (ECOFISH) Project is a five-year

technical assistance project designed to protect and manage eight marine key biodiversity areas
(MKBAs) in the country, namely, the Calamianes Group of Islands in Palawan, Lingayen Gulf in
Pangasinan, Ticao Pass-Lagonoy Gulf-San Bernardino Strait in Bicol and Samar region, Danajon
Double Barrier Reef in Bohol and Leyte, Southern Negros Occidental, Surigao provinces, the Sulu
Archipelago and the Verde Island Passage in Batangas and Mindoro area.
USAID Environment Chief Rolf Anderson said, “ECOFISH aims to conserve biological
diversity, enhance ecosystem productivity, and restore profitability of fisheries using ecosystem-
based approaches to create broader social, economic and environmental impacts.”
The Philippines currently ranks 8th in total fisheries production globally. Recent national
stock assessment report, however, stated that two-thirds of the 12 major fishing bays in the country
are overfished. There is also indication that the catch rates of reef fisheries as among the lowest in
the world, partly due to the use of dynamite and cyanide in fishing.
“Excessive fishing has resulted in the decrease in average sizes of fishes, shifts in species
composition, and steep decline in abundance of valuable species. If this continues, fish production
may not only decrease but it may also collapse,” DA-BFAR Director Asis G. Perez said.
Under ECOFISH, BFAR hopes to reverse the trend by establishing and implementing
technical training programs, supporting local governments in improving management of municipal
marine waters, and facilitating collaboration between governments, institutions, and private sector
partners.
The project will also establish and enhance inter-municipal government alliances, establish
a national training program for local and national government personnel involved in fisheries,
undertake programs that will result to increase in fish population, identify opportunities for fishing
communities to gain employment and improve their livelihood, and generate public-private sector
partnership to support sustainable fisheries management.
d. Common issue/s which the agency resolve
1. Illegal Fishing
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Press Release of Department of Agriculture Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, October 23, 2012.
Retrieved from: https://www.bfar.da.gov.ph/newsarchives.jsp?id=186
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News and Updates
(1) Amid the implementation of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) all over Luzon
and lockdown of several cities and municipalities to flatten the spread of coronavirus disease
(COVID19), the Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-
BFAR) continues its monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) of the country's waters to
counter illegal fishing attempts of groups or individuals trying to take advantage of the present
situation.
Several apprehensions have been made by DA-BFAR Regional Fisheries Resources

Protection Groups, the Philippine Coast Guard, and the Philippine National Police – Maritime
Group in the last two weeks as fishing activities have been exempted from the quarantine period
in order to continuously supply fisheries products to Metro Manila and its vicinities. The most
common violation recorded is the possession and operation of modified Danish Seine or “hulbot-
hulbot,” which are prohibited under Fisheries Administrative Order No. 246 and 246-1, series of
2018.
“As has been emphasized by Agriculture Secretary William Dar since the start of the ECQ,
the threat of hunger is as real as the threat of the virus if no action is done. So long as our fishers
follow health and safety protocols set by the Department of Health and the Philippine Coast Guard,
they may continue their fishing activities. But DA-BFAR will also be on guard against those who
employ illegal and unsustainable fishing practices on our waters,” DA-BFAR Director Eduardo
Gongona said.
Cases are now being filed against the violators while the illegal fishing gears and nets were
turned over to DA-BFAR and other relevant authorities for custody.
Meanwhile, the DA-BFAR, in one of its efforts to ensure the health and safety of fishers
onboard, released a set of guidelines for the Philippine Commercial fishing fleet and their operators
to adopt amid the spread of COVID-19.
“The agency urges our fishers to follow safety measures against COVID-19 such as
observing proper social distancing and seeking immediate medical assistance from community
health centers if symptoms arise," Director Gongona said.29
(2) Joint seaborne operations conducted by the Fisheries Resource Protection Groups
(FRPG) of the DA-BFAR Central Office and DA-BFAR Regional Office IVA in the waters of
Balayan Bay, Batangas last July 24, 2020 resulted in the apprehension of eight (8) commercial
fishing vessels.
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Retrieved from: https://pia.gov.ph/press-releases/releases/1038240
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The fishing vessels identified as FB John Joshua, FB Saka na Mahal, and FB Lady Thriscia
were found to have violated Sections 86 (Unauthorized Fishing), 95 (Use of Active Gear in
Municipal Waters, Bay and other Fishery Management Areas), and 113 (Commercial Fishing
Vessel Operators employing Unlicense Fisherfolk, Fishworker or Crew) of the Amended Fisheries
Code or RA 10654. In addition to said violations, FB Corales 1, FB John Ron, FB Angelo
(Parners), FB Aper, and FB Kim Joshua 1 also incurred a violation of Section 89 (Unreported
Fishing) of the same law.
All vessels had been escorted to Forward Station Sangley Point for processing and
investigation.30
2. Sustainable Fishing Operations
i. Regulatory instruments influencing selectivity of fishing operations in the Philippines

based on the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998.31
Regulatory Legislation Specifications

Instrument
Technical Sec. 89 Philippine Prohibition on the use of nets with mesh smaller than
controls Fisheries Code of that which may be fixed by the Department of
1998 Agriculture (DA).
Mesh regulation
Gear Ban Sec. 90 Philippine Prohibition of fishing in municipal waters and in all
Fisheries Code of bays using “active” fishing gear.
1998
Sec. 92 Philippine Prohibition on the use of muro-ami, other methods and

Fisheries Code of gear destructive to coral reefs and other marine
1998 habitats.
Sec. 93 Philippine Prohibition on the use of superlights in fishing

Fisheries Code of
1998
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Retrieved from: https://www.bfar.da.gov.ph/BFARnews?id=389
31
Retrieved from: http://www.fao.org/fishery/facp/PHL/en
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Spatial Sec. 95 Philippine Prohibition of fishing in overfished area

restrictions Fisheries Code of
1998
Sec. 96 Philippine Prohibition of fishing in areas declared by the DA as

Fisheries Code of reserves, refuge, and sanctuaries
1998
Temporal Sec. 95 Philippine Prohibition of fishing during the closed season

restrictions Fisheries Code of
1998
Sec. 98 Philippine Prohibition on the capture of sabalo (full-grown

Fisheries Code of milkfish) and other breeders and spawners
1998
ii. Issuance of FAO 252-1. Series of 2019- Amended Rules and Regulations on
Distant- Water Fishing by Philippine-flagged Fishing vessels (Date of Publication May 14,
2019)32 which provides the following prohibitions with corresponding penalties:
Section 15. Prohibitions and Penalties. Fishing vessels found to have committed the following
prohibited acts shall be imposed with the corresponding penalties stated herein.
A. For the purpose of this Order, the following are considered serious violations:
1. Engaging in distant-water fishing without International Fishing Permit (IFP) in High Seas
Pocket 1;
2. Engaging in distant-water fishing without International Fishing Permit (IFP) and authorization
from Coastal State for fishing vessels operating in waters of that Coastal State;
3. Engaging in distant-water fishing without Fisheries Observer onboard as required by the RFMO
or the Coastal State;
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4. Engaging in distant-water fishing with no functional ALC and/or without being enrolled in the
Vessel Monitoring System of the DA-BFAR, or intentionally switching off, disabling or tampering
the ALC;
5. Transshipment in the High Seas or transshipment in violation of the laws or regulations of the
Philippines or the Coastal State;
6. Transshipment or landing of fish catch without permission from the BFAR;
7. Fishing during FAD Closure Period;
8. Fishing with the use of prohibited or unauthorized gear;
9. Failure to report the catch or misreporting of catch;
10. Setting on Whale Shark or intentionally fishing species prohibited by either the concerned
RFMO or the Coastal State ;
11. Assaulting, resisting, intimidating, harassing, seriously interfering with, or unduly obstructing
or delaying a fisheries law enforcer, authorized inspector or observer, or other duly authorized
government officer; and
12. For fishing vessels operating in the IOTC managed area: (a) non-recording of catch data in
accordance with the procedure provided under IOTC resolution 13/3, and (b) longline fishing
without the use of at least two (2) mitigation measures to reduce seabird by-catch in accordance
with IOTC Resolution 12/6.
For the violations stated above, the imposable penalty, in addition to the immediate cancellation
of the International Fishing Permit, shall include payment of fine in the amount equivalent to five
times the value of the catch or the amount provided below, whichever is higher:
i. Two hundred fifty thousand pesos (P250,000.00) to five hundred thousand pesos
(P500,000.00) for small-scale commercial fishing;
ii. Seven hundred fifty thousand pesos (P750,000.00) to one million pesos (P1,000,000.00)
for medium-scale commercial fishing; and
iii. One million two hundred thousand pesos (P1,200,000.00) to three million pesos
(P3,000,000.00) for large-scale commercial fishing;
Provided that, the BFAR may impose, as the gravity of the offense permits, other accompanying
administrative sanctions as provided for in Section 135 of RA 8550, as amended.
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1. Online Information
i. Website/Webpage: Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
BFAR On-Line Information System

Address: Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 2nd-3rd Floor PCA Building Elliptical
Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Phone: +63(2)929-9597; +63(2)929-8074; and +63(2)454-5863
Email: info@bfar.da.gov.ph; and dabfar_iprg@yahoo.com
Website: www.bfar.da.gov.ph
ii. Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/BFAR.Central/?_rdc=1&_rdr
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Central Office (fb.com/BFAR.Central) is

the official Facebook page of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), edited and
co-managed by the BFAR's Fisheries Information Management Center (FIMC) and Information
and Public Relations Group (IPRG). The BFAR, by virtue of Republic Act 8550 or the Philippine
Fisheries Code of 1998, is the Republic of the Philippines' principal and competent agency in
fisheries and aquatic resources development, management and conservation.
2. National Offices33
Name Position/Designation Tel. Nos.
OMMODORE EDUARDO B. Usec for Fisheries, Tel. No.: +63(2)929-95-97

GONGONA, PCG (RET) DA/Director, BFAR
+63(2)455-6801
Email Address: dobfarco@yahoo.com
DRUSILA ESTHER E. Asst. Director for Research, Tel. No.: +63(2)455-9493

BAYATE, CESO IV Regulations and International
Engagement
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Retrieved from:https://www.bfar.da.gov.ph/about_us.jsp?id=93
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Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System Diagram
Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System
Environmental Impact Statement System
Implementing Rules and Regulations Processes
Environmentally Critical Areas and Projects
Environmental Impact Assessment

Public Participation and Social Acceptance Stages
Environmental Compliance Certificate and Certificate of Non-Coverage

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Relationship and Relevance:

a. EIS and its IRR
b. EIA and Social Acceptability
c. Environmental Compliance Certificate and Certificate of Non-Coverage
d. List of Environmentally Critical Areas and Projects
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a. Environmental Impact Statement System and its IRR
The PEISS (Philippine EIS System) is supplementary and complementary to other

existing environmental laws. It is the policy of the DENR to implement a systems-oriented and
integrated approach to the EIS system to ensure a rational balance between socio-economic
development and environmental protection for the benefit of present and future generations.1
The law that provides the creation of PEISS is Presidential Decree No. 1586. The salient
point is found in Section 2, which states:
Section 2. Environmental Impact Statement System. There is hereby established an

Environmental Impact Statement System founded and based on the environmental
impact statement required, under Section 4 of Presidential Decree No. 1151, of all
agencies and instrumentalities of the national government, including government-
owned or controlled corporations, as well as private corporations, firms and entities,
for every proposed project and undertaking which significantly affect the quality of
the environment.2
Furthermore, it is provided in Administrative Order No. 42, s. 2002 that the PEISS must
be strongly implemented:
SEC. 3. Strengthening the Implementation of the Philippine EIS System.

A. The DENR-EMB shall conduct regular consultations with DTI, affected industry
groups and other stakeholders for the purpose of continually improving the
processing of ECC applications to fulfill the above-mentioned policy. The DENR
Secretary shall accordingly appraise the President of the issues raised as well as the
actions taken by the DENR to address these issues;
B. The information systems on the policy, program and project level aspects of the
EIS System implementation shall be improved for the effective dissemination of
critical information to the public, including the regular updating of the status of
ECC applications on the website;
C. In order to effectively implement the above provisions, the current EIA adhoc
division at the EMB Central Office and the EMB Regional Office who are primarily
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Section 1, DAO-2003-30
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Section 2, Establishing An Environmental Impact Statement System, Including Other Environmental Management
Related Measures And For Other Purposes (PD 1586)
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in-charge of the processing of ECC applications shall be converted into a full-

pledged division. The new position items for the EIA Division shall be created out
of the existing budget and vacant position items within the government service
which shall be reclassified accordingly.3
SEC. 4. The DENR Secretary shall issue implementing guidelines as necessary to

ensure effective compliance with this Order.4
As enumerated in the Implementing Rules and Regulations of PEISS (DENR

Administrative Order 2003-30), the following are the key operating principles in the
implementation of the Philippine EIS System:
a. The EIS System is concerned primarily with assessing the direct and indirect impacts of a
project on the biophysical and human environment and ensuring that these impacts are
addressed by appropriate environmental protection and enhancement measures.
b. The EIS System aids proponents in incorporating environmental considerations in planning
their projects as well as in determining the environment’s impact on their project.
c. Project proponents are responsible for determining and disclosing all relevant information
necessary for a methodical assessment of the environmental impacts of their projects;
d. The review of the EIS by EMB shall be guided by three general criteria: (1) that
environmental considerations are integrated into the overall project planning, (2) that the
assessment is technically sound and proposed environmental mitigation measures are
effective, and (3) that social acceptability is based on informed public participation;
e. Effective regulatory review of the EIS depends largely on timely, full, and accurate
disclosure of relevant information by project proponents and other stakeholders in the EIA
process;
f. The social acceptability of a project is a result of meaningful public participation, which
shall be assessed as part of the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) application,
based on concerns related to the project’s environmental impacts;
g. The timelines prescribed by this Order, within which an Environmental Compliance
Certificate must be issued or denied, apply only to processes and actions within the
Environmental Management Bureau’s (EMB) control and do not include actions or
activities that are the responsibility of the proponent.5
EIA Process in Relation to Other Agencies’ Requirements

It is inherent upon the EIA Process to undertake a comprehensive and integrated approach
in the review and evaluation of environment-related concerns of government agencies (GAs), local
government units (LGUs) and the general public. The subsequent EIA findings shall provide
guidance and recommendations to these entities as a basis for their decision making process.
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Section 3, Administrative Order No. 42, s. 2002
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5
Section 1, DAO-2003-30
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b. Environmental Impact Assessment & Social Acceptability
Definition: An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a “process that involves predicting and
evaluating the likely impacts of a project (including cumulative impacts) on the environment
during construction, commissioning, operation and abandonment. It also includes designing
appropriate preventive, mitigating and enhancement measures addressing these consequences to
protect the environment and the community’s welfare”.6
Purpose; EIA is used to enhance planning and guide decision-making. In this Manual, EIA is
primarily presented in the context of a requirement to integrate environmental concerns in the
planning process of projects at the feasibility stage. Through the EIA Process, adverse
environmental impacts of proposed actions are considerably reduced through a reiterative review
process of project siting, design and other alternatives, and the subsequent formulation of
environmental management and monitoring plans.
EIA PROCESS:
The Philippine EIA Process has six (6) sequential stages – Screening, Scoping, EIA
Study and Report Preparation, EIA Review and Evaluation, Decision Making, and Post-ECC
Monitoring, Validation and Evaluation/Audit stage. Stages 1, 2, 3 and 6a are all Proponent-driven
while Stages 4, 5 and 6b are DENR-EMB driven stages. The first five (5) stages are those involved
when a Proponent applies for ECC or CNC.
Stages of the Philippine EIA Process
1. SCREENING
• Screening determines if a project is covered or not covered by the PEISS. If a project is
covered, screening further determines what document type the project should prepare to
secure the needed approval, and what the rest of the requirements are in terms of EMB
office of application, endorsing and decision authorities, duration of processing.
2. SCOPING
• Scoping is a Proponent-driven multi-sectoral formal process of determining the focused
Terms of Reference of the EIA Study. Scoping identifies the most significant
issues/impacts of a proposed project, and then, delimits the extent of baseline information
to those necessary to evaluate and mitigate the impacts. The need for and scope of an
Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) is also done during the scoping session. Scoping
is done with the local community through Public Scoping and with a third party EIA
Review Committee (EIARC) through Technical Scoping, both with the participation of the
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Section 3 (h) of DAO-2003-30
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DENR-EMB. The process results in a signed Formal Scoping Checklist by the review team,
with final approval by the EMB Chief.
3. EIA STUDY and REPORT PREPARATION

• The EIA Study involves a description of the proposed project and its alternatives,
characterization of the project environment, impact identification and prediction,
evaluation of impact significance, impact mitigation, formulation of Environmental
Management and Monitoring Plan, with corresponding cost estimates and institutional
support commitment.
• The study results are presented in an EIA Report for which an outline is prescribed by
EMB for every major document type.
4. EIA REPORT REVIEW and EVALUATION

• Review of EIA Reports normally entails an EMB procedural screening for compliance to
minimum requirements specified during Scoping, followed by a substantive review of
either composed third party experts commissioned by EMB as the EIA Review Committee
for PEIS/EIS-based applications, or DENR/EMB internal specialists, the Technical
Committee, for IEE-based applications. EMB evaluates the EIARC recommendations and
the public’s inputs during public consultations/hearings in the process of recommending a
decision on the application. The EIARC Chair signs EIARC recommendations including
issues outside the mandate of the EMB. The entire EIA review and evaluation process is
summarized in the Review Process Report (RPR) of the EMB, which includes a draft
decision document.
5. DECISION MAKING
• Decision Making involves evaluation of EIA recommendations and the draft decision
document, resulting to the issuance of an ECC, CNC or Denial Letter. When approved, a
covered project is issued its certificate of Environmental Compliance Commitment (ECC)
while an application of a non-covered project is issued a Certificate of Non-Coverage
(CNC). Endorsing and deciding authorities are designated by AO 42, and further detailed
in this Manual for every report type. Moreover, the Proponent signs a sworn statement of
full responsibility on implementation of its commitments prior to the release of the ECC.
The ECC is then transmitted to concerned LGUs and other GAs for integration into their
decision making process. The regulated part of EIA Review is limited to the processes
within EMB control. The timelines for the issuance of decision documents provided for in
AO 42 and DAO 2003-30 are applicable only from the time the EIA Report is accepted for
substantive review to the time a decision is issued on the application.
6. MONITORING, VALIDATION, and EVALUATION/AUDIT.

• Monitoring, Validation and Evaluation/Audit stage assesses performance of the Proponent
against the ECC and its commitments in the Environmental Management and Monitoring
Plans to ensure actual impacts of the project are adequately prevented or mitigated.
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Throughout the entire EIA Process, public involvement or participation is necessary.

Public participation is the open, transparent, gender-sensitive, and community-based process
aimed at ensuring the social acceptability of a project or undertaking, involving the broadest range
of stakeholders, commencing at the earliest possible stage of project design and development and
continuing until post-assessment monitoring.7 On the other hand, social acceptability is the
acceptability of a project by affected communities based on timely and informed participation in
the EIA process particularly with regard to environmental impacts that are of concern to them.8
Public participation shall be demonstrated through the following activities:

a) As part of the social preparation process at pre-Scoping, Information, Education and
Communication (IEC) of LGUs is now explicitly required at the minimum of
PEIS/EISbased applications for new or modification proposals for which Public Scoping
is a requirement. The IEC serves as a basis for preliminary identification of stakeholders
and related issues in preparation for the Scoping proper. The revised Manual presents
proforma documents and supplementing guidelines for proper and timely identification of
stakeholders to be invited for Scoping and to be covered by the EIA Study.
b) Public Scoping for PEIS/EIS-based new projects is now more meaningful as community
inputs will precede the Technical Scoping of the EIA Review Team with the Proponent,
and will be formally considered before the sign-off of the Scoping Checklist that comprises
the final TOR of the EIA Study. Key stakeholder representatives, EMB personnel, EIA
Review Committee and the Proponent/Preparer representatives also sign off the List of
Issues raised during the Public Scoping.
c) The conduct of the EIA Study shall include local stakeholders, who may serve as local
expert sources, aides/guides and resource persons in primary data collection to optimize
access to indigenous knowledge of the environment, or as interviewers/ interviewees in the
socio-economic/perception surveys which shall be used as the basis for the subsequent
formulation of social development plans, IEC, monitoring plans and other components of
the environmental management plans. LGUs and government agencies shall specifically
be consulted and involved in the drafting of the project’s Social Development Plan (SDP)
Framework. The EIA Scoping and EIA Report Outline/Content allocate specific sections
for a presentation and discussion of Public Participation process and outcomes, to be
subject to the review of the EIA Review Committee and evaluation of the EMB during the
Site Visit done simultaneously with either Public Hearing or Public Consultation, where
applicable.
d) As a form of disclosure of the EIA findings, Public Hearing is required for all new ECPs
for which Public Scoping was undertaken and for PEIS-based applications. A waiver of
the Public Hearing requested by the Proponent may be granted by the DENR-EMB subject
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Section 3 (aa) of DAO-2003-30
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Section 3 (ff) of DAO-2003-30
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to the absence of mounting opposition or written request for one with valid basis and Public
Consultation may be conducted instead of Public Hearing. The Notice of Public Hearing
provides explicit instructions on registration, access to the EIA Report (with Project Fact
Sheet written in the local dialect or mixed with the popularly known language of the host
communities), preparation of position papers, and on the mechanics of how issues may be
received before or during the hearing. Prior to Public Hearings or Public Consultations, the
Proponent is required to give copies of the full EIA Report to the EMB RO and host
municipalities; copies of Executive Summary to the host barangays; and copies of Project
Fact Sheets to other stakeholders for a well-informed participation in the
hearing/consultation process.
e) Once an ECC/CNC is issued, the EIA recommendations are transmitted by the DENREMB
to the concerned GAs and LGUs to be considered in their decision-making process. This
results to a more integrated, coordinated and participative safeguarding of environmental
concerns.
f) Post-ECC multi-sectoral validation of a Proponent’s self-monitoring results is instituted

for PEIS/EIS-based projects. On the side of the EMB, through its Project Environmental
Monitoring and Audit Prioritization Scheme (PEMAPS), a mechanism is provided for
determination of EMB monitoring strategy and EMB monitoring priority rank a project
will be assigned to, which provides guidance to the public on the applicable monitoring
schemes for the project.
c. Environmental Compliance Certificate & Certificate of Non-Coverage
The outcome of the EIA Process within the system administered by the DENR is the
issuance of decision documents.
Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) is the document issued by the

DENR/EMB after a positive review of an ECC application, certifying that based on the
representations of the proponent, the proposed project or undertaking will not cause significant
negative environmental impact. The ECC also certifies that the proponent has complied with all
the requirements of the EIS System and has committed to implement its approved Environmental
Management Plan. The ECC contains specific measures and conditions that the project proponent
has to undertake before and during the operation of a project, and in some cases, during the
project’s abandonment phase to mitigate identified environmental impacts.
Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) certifies that, based on the submitted Project

Description Report, the project is not covered by the EIS System and is not required to secure an
ECC. Further, the CNC advises the Proponent on coverage to other requirements by other DENR
offices, LGUs or other government agencies. Based on the Supreme Court Decision on 12
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September 2002 (DENR Region XI vs. City of Davao, G.R. #148622), DENR-EMB cannot require
an ECC or deny a CNC application for a project that is confirmed to be not an ECP and not within
an ECA. It is ministerial upon DENR-EMB to issue the CNC upon application by a Proponent.
Certificate of Non-Coverage – a certification issued by the EMB certifying that, based on

the submitted project description, the project is not covered by the EIS System and is not required
to secure an ECC.
ECC is issued as a certificate of Environmental Compliance Commitment to which the

Proponent conforms with, after DENR-EMB explains the ECC conditions. The Proponent signs
the sworn undertaking of full responsibility over implementation of specified measures which are
necessary to comply with existing environmental regulations or to operate within best
environmental practices that are not currently covered by existing laws The ECC shall not include
any trivial recommendations and conditions which are not intended to critically guide the
Proponent’s performance against its EIA commitments.
It is also emphasized that there must be a streamlining of the ECC application processing
and approval procedures based on the following:
A. Project proponents are hereby directed to simultaneously conduct the environmental

impact study (as required for ECC application) and the feasibility study of the proposed
project.
B. The endorsing official, approving authority and processing timeframes for ECC
applications shall be as follows:
Processing
Type of Project Endorsing Official Approving Official Timeframe (not
to exceed)
Environmentally critical EMB Central Office DENR 120 working days

project (Single Project) Director Secretary/EMB
Director
Non Environmentally EIA Division chief, EMB 60 working days

Critical Project located in Regional Office Director/Regional
Critical areas Director
Projects Not Covered by EIA Division chief, EMB 15 days

the EIS System EMB Director/Regional
Central/Regional Director
Office
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If no decision is made within the specified processing timeframe, the ECC application is deemed
automatically approved and the approving authority shall issue the ECC within five (5) working
days after the prescribed processing timeframe;
C. The DENR-EMB shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) official requests for additional
information (in writing) from the ECC applicant.
D. Projects that have no significant environmental impact shall not be required to secure an
ECC. The EMB in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) shall
review and is hereby authorized to update/make appropriate revisions on the technical
guidelines on the EIS Systems Implementation including the technical definition of
“Environmentally Critical Projects” and “Environmentally Critical Areas” as provided for
in Presidential Proclamation No. 2146 (1981), to take into consideration, among others,
industrial and technological innovations and trends.9
ECC is composed of three (3) parts with the following features:
First Part: The certificate of environmental compliance commitment, which defines the
scope and limits of the project, in terms of capacity, area, technology or process. Both endorsing
and issuing authorities sign-off this portion of the ECC. This part of the ECC comes with a
covering letter transmitting the ECC to the Proponent, signed off by the deciding and signing
authority (either the DENR Secretary, EMB Director or EMB Regional Director);
Second Part: Annex A of the ECC which lists the conditions within the mandate of the
EMB. Non-compliance to any of the conditions may be imposed a corresponding penalty. The
Proponent commits to fully comply to the ECC through its Sworn Statement of Full Responsibility
to implement the mitigation measures;
Third Part: Annex B of the ECC which lists the EIA Review Committee’s
recommendations to the Proponent, as well as suggestions to the government agencies and LGUs
who have mandates over the project so that they can integrate the EIA findings into their decision-
making process. The EIARC Chair, the EMB Chief and the EMB Director/Regional Director sign
this portion of the ECC. This last part of the ECC is formally transmitted by the DENR-EMB to
the concerned Gas and LGUs.
ECC Validity and Expiry: Once a project is implemented, the ECC remains valid and
active for the lifetime of the project. ECC conditions and commitments are permanently relieved
from compliance by the Proponent only upon validation by EMB of the successful implementation
of the environmental aspects/component of the Proponent’s
Abandonment/Rehabilitation/Decommissioning Plan. This pre-condition for ECC validity applies
to all projects including those wherein ECC expiry dates have been specified in the ECC. However,
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the ECC automatically expires if a project has not been implemented within five (5) years from
ECC issuance, or if the ECC was not requested for extension within three (3) months from the
expiration of its validity. If the baseline characteristics have significantly changed to the extent
that the impact assessment as embodied in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is no
longer appropriate, the EMB office concerned shall require the Proponent to submit a new
application. The EIA Report on the new application shall focus only on the assessment of the
environmental component, which significantly changed.
d. List of Environmentally Critical Areas and Projects
I. List of Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs)

As declared by Proclamation No. 2146 (1981)
1. Heavy Industries – Non-ferrous Metal Industries, Iron and Steel Mills, Petroleum and
Petro-chemical Industries including Oil and Gas, Smelting Plants
2. Resource Extractive Industries – Major Mining and Quarrying Projects, Forestry
Projects (logging, major wood processing projects, introduction of fauna (exotic animals)
in public and private forests, forest occupancy, extraction of mangrove products, grazing),
Fishery Projects (dikes for/ and fishpond development projects)
3. Infrastructure Projects – Major Dams, Major Power Plants (fossil-fueled, nuclear fueled,
hydroelectric or geothermal), Major Reclamation Projects, Major Roads and Bridges,
As declared by Proclamation No. 803 (1996)

4. All golf course projects
II. List of Environmentally Critical Areas (ECA) Categories- As declared by Proclamation

No. 2146 (1981)
1. All areas declared by law as national parks, watershed reserves, wildlife preserves,
sanctuaries
2. Areas set aside as aesthetic potential tourist spots
3. Areas which constitute the habitat of any endangered or threatened species of Philippine
wildlife (flora and fauna)
4. Areas of unique historic, archaeological, or scientific interests
5. Areas which are traditionally occupied by cultural communities or tribes
6. Areas frequently visited and/or hard-hit by natural calamities (geologic hazards, floods,
typhoons, volcanic activity, etc.)
7. Areas with critical slopes
8. Areas classified as prime agricultural lands
9. Recharged areas of aquifers
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10. Water bodies characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions: tapped
for domestic purposes; within the controlled and/or protected areas declared by appropriate
authorities; which support wildlife and fishery activities
11. Mangrove areas characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions: with
primary pristine and dense young growth; adjoining mouth of major river systems; near or
adjacent to traditional productive fry or fishing grounds; areas which act as natural buffers
against shore erosion, strong winds and storm floods; areas on which people are dependent
for their livelihood.
12. Coral reefs characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions: With 50%
and above live coralline cover; Spawning and nursery grounds for fish; Act as natural
breakwater of coastlines.
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References:
Administrative Order No. 42, s. 2002

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2002/11/02/administrative-order-no-42-s-2002/
DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30 (DAO-2003-30)

https://emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DAO-2003-30.pdf
Presidential Decree No. 1586

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1978/06/11/presidential-decree-no-1586-s-1978/)
Revised Procedural Manual For DAO 2003-30 by DENR - Environment

Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) - Environmental Impact Assessment And
Management Division (EIAMD)
http://eia.emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Revised-Procedural-Manual-DAO-03-30.pdf
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PART 1 Profiling: Written Output
PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD

I. MANDATE OF THE AGENCY
The Philippine Coast guard is mandated and responsible to perform maritime search and rescue, maritime law enforcement,
maritime safety, marine environmental protection and maritime security.
The Philippine is the oldest and only humanitarian armed service in the Philippines. Earlier on, in the early twentieth century
when coast guarding was related to the protection of the customs service of the country and in patrolling the coast lines and harbors.
When the Americans came in 1898, one of the first steps taken by the military government was the reopening of the port and
customs facilities of Manila. Soon, the Insular Government, through the Philippine Commission enacted on October 17, 1901 a law
creating the Bureau of Coast Guard and Transportation which was placed under the Department of Commerce and Police. The
captain of the Port was designated as Bureau Director.
The lighthouse service was placed under the Bureau. On October 26,1905, the Bureau of Coast Guard and transportation
was abolished and its functions were transferred to the BUREAU of customs and the Bureau of Public works until the Commonwealth
period. On August 6, 1967. RA 5173 or the Philippine Coast Guard Law was enacted by Congress, making the Pcb a major unit of
the Philippine Navy under a flag officer. The Philippine Coast Guard was activated on Oct. 10, 1967. The Coast guard functions were
transferred back to the PCG. The civilian nature of the PCG led to the separation of the Coast Guard from the Navy on March 30,
1998 by virtue of EO 475, transferring the coast Guard from the Department of National Defense to the office of the president then to
the office of the Department of Transportation and communications by virtue of EO 477. These E Os provided inter alia that the PCG
shall continue to the agency primarily responsible for the promotion of safety of life and property at sea and the protection of Maritime
environment as mandated under RA 5173, and PD 600, 601, 602 and 979, as amended.
Presently, The Philippine Coast Guard is not recognized as the 3rd uniformed armed service of the country, following the
Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police. As a seagoing force, the Coast Guard boasts of its time-honored
tradition of humanitarian service of the country and always ready to answer the call of duty.
With the enactment of the Coast Guard Law of 2009 or RA 9993 and its IRR, the Philippine Coast Guard has been vested
with the necessary authority and responsibility to perform preventive measures in ensuring the safety of merchant vessels. The new
law also strengthened PCG’s authority to meet new challenges and increasing demands for marine resources, technological
advancement and climate change. Further, RA 9993 has defined Philippine Coast Guard’s rightful niche in the bureaucracy as the
premier maritime agency and its vital role in nation building.
II. SCOPE OF WORK
Maritime Law Enforcement (MARLEN), among others, is one of the Functions of the Philippine Coast Guard.
The PCG is mandates to conduct Maritime Law Enforcement and implement laws on fisheries - poaching etc., immigration,
tariff and customs, forestry, firearms and explosives, human trafficking, dangerous drugs and controlled chemicals, and to implement
the revised penal code and all other applicable laws within the country’s maritime jurisdiction an battle transnational crimes.
As a maritime organization under RA 9993, it is deputized by 21 governemnt agencies to perform maritime law enforcement
functions directed towards the suppression of piracy, smuggling, poaching, illegal fishing, illegal entry, human smuggling, illegal
logging, drug trafficking, gun running and terrorist activities.
III. DISCUSSION OF WORK

A. AGENCIES WITH JOINT TASK WITH SAID AGENCY
1. Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office
B. CITE A RELEVANT WORK OF SAID AGENCY WITH RESPECT TO CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
1. PCG sends vessels, delegates in maritime pollution exercise in Bali, Indonesia
C. COMMON ISSUES WHICH THE AGENCY RESOLVED
1. Pollution in the ocean - oil spills
2. Extraction of bodies that have drowned
IV. NATIONAL AND LOCAL CONTACT DETAILS
Address: National Headquarters Philippine Coast Guard, 139 25th St., Port Area, Manila 108, Philippines
Phone: 527 - 8482 to 89 / 527 - 3880 to 85

Fax: 527 8482 local 6291
They also have social media links found on their website, namely, Facebook, twitter, youtube, Instagram and flickr.
NBI - ENVIRONMENTAL AND WILDLIFE PROTECTION INVESTIGATION DIVISION
I. MANDATE OF THE AGENCY
The concept of the Philippine justice system is traditionally seen as simply the justice which exclusively relates to criminal law.
However, this concept of justice has changed overtime that it now involves justice in the field of environmental protection. Pursuant to
the mandates of the Philippine justice system and other governing laws such as R.A. No. 9147 (The Wildlife Resources Conservation
and Protection Act), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) created a special division to address environmental issues and
problems. This division is called the Environment and Wildlife Protection and Investigation Division (EWPID), recently known as the
Environmental Crime Division (NBI-EnCD).1
II. SCOPE OF WORK
The EWPID was created to protect the environment and wildlife in pursuit of maintaining an ecological balance and
recognizes the harmonious relationship between nature and other forms of life.2 Generally, the EWPID focuses on enforcing national
1
Access to Environmental Justice: A Capacity Assessment on the Pillars of the Justice System, retrieved from
http://www.ombudsman.gov.ph/UNDP4/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/EJ-Capacity-Assessmnt.pdf on September 11, 2020, 11: 00 a.m.
2
One-page primer prepared by SA Philip Pecache as cited in Access to Environmental Justice: A Capacity Assessment on the Pillars of the
Justice System.
environmental laws and prosecuting individuals or groups who violate it.3 This division is also in cracking down wildlife trafficking,
illegal logging and other environmental crimes.4
III. DISCUSSION
As a new division in protecting the environment, the EWPID has worked hand in hand with various government agencies and
non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the pursuit of enforcing national environmental laws. For government agencies, the
EWPID has partnered with the Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and DENR, in arresting criminals
that were illegally exploiting the natural resources of the country.
Other than arresting violators of the law, the EWPID also coordinated with the various government agencies and NGOs in
providing seminars and trainings, and in obtaining materials and information in the conduct of their work. Some of the NGOs that they
have worked with include Tanggol Kalikasan, Animal Welfare Society, and the United States Department of the Interior through the
USAID. Moreover, the members of the communities were also involved by coordinating with the NBI in giving information of violators
in their areas.5
IV. COMMON ISSUES WHICH THE AGENCY RESOLVED
Some of the division’s remarkable achievements with other agencies or departments of the government are as follows: (1)
arrested nine persons who were involved in the dumping of hazardous waste from South Korea here in the Philippines6; (2) arrested
an online wildlife trader in a buy bust operation7; (3) arrested two online traders for selling 42 different turtle species including an
3
Supra note 1, at 50.
4
NBI given broader power as environment officers, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geosciences Bureau,
(September 11, 2020, 3:40 a.m.), https://mgb.gov.ph/2015-05-13-02-02-11/mgb-news/496-nbi-given-broader-power-as-environment-officers
5
Supra note 1, at 50.
6
NBI arrests nine for dumping hazardous waste from SoKor, Maritime Research Information Center, (September 11, 2020, 3:55 a.m.),
https://mric.gov.ph/nbi-arrests-nine-for-dumping-hazardous-waste-from-sokor/
7
Philippines nabs wanted online wildlife trader, Traffic, (September 11, 2020, 3:57 a.m.)
https://www.traffic.org/news/philippines-nabs-wanted-online-wildlife-trader/.
endangered Black Spotted Turtle8; (4) arrested 3 illegal loggers in Agusan del Norte9; (5) and even filed a case against DENR and
Bureau of Customs personnel for illegally importing solid waste from Canada.10
V. NATIONAL AND LOCAL CONTACT DETAILS
NBI-EnCD national contact details:

Direct line: 3027606
E-mail: Ewpid@nbi.gov.ph
PARKS AND WILDLIFE BUREAU
MANDATE OF THE AGENCY
The Following are the mandate of the Biodiversity Management Bureau:
1. Establishing and Managing Protected Areas

2. Conserving Wildlife
3. Promoting and Institutionalizing Ecotourism
4. Managing Coastal Biodiversity and Wetlands Ecosystems
5. Conserving Caves and Cave Resources
6. Information and Education on Biodiversity and Nature Conservation
7. Managing Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center
8. Negotiating biodiversity-related Multilateral Environmental Agreements and Monitoring National Implementation
8
I llegal Online traders turned turtle in bust, Traffic, (September 11, 2020, 4:00 a.m.),
https://www.traffic.org/news/illegal-online-traders-turned-turtle-in-bust/
9
NBI nabs 3 for illegal logging in Agusan del Norte, Philippine News Agency, (September 11, 2020, 4:04 a.m.)
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1027195
10
NBI files graft case vs DENR, BOC personnel over trash from Canada, Inquirer.net, (September 11, 2020, 4:10 a.m.),
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1218728/nbi-files-graft-case-vs-denr-boc-personnel-over-trash-from-canada
SCOPE OF WORK
PROTECTED AREA DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT - This Program covers the main in-situ measures to conserve
biodiversity within and adjacent to protected areas pursuant to Republic Act 7586 or the National Integrate Protected Areas System
(NIPAS) Act of 1992 as amended by Republic Act 11038 or the Expanded NIPAS (ENIPAS) Act f 2018. The passage also led to the
legislation of additional 94 Protected Areas, making a total of 244 Protected Areas composed of about 7.8M hectares (107 legislated;
13 proclaimed; 124 remaining initial components). It will ensure that the current NIPAS and ENIPAS coverage is rationalized by
maintaining and prioritizing those with high biodiversity values while providing appropriate governance regime for the protection of
Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) such as through Local Conservation Areas (LCAs) with the LGU concerned and through Indigenous
Community Conserved Areas (ICCAs).
MANAGEMENT OF COASTAL AND MARINE RESOURCES/AREAS - This program focuses on the sustainable
management of coral reefs, sea grass beds, mangrove stands, soft bottom areas (mudflats), plankton community, and water quality
of coastal areas. These coastal ecosystems are important in the completion of life cycles of a wide variety of commercially and
ecologically important marine life which support livelihood for nearly 60% of Filipinos. Under this Program is the Coastal and Marine
Ecosystems Management Program (CMEMP) pursuant to DENR Administrative Order 2016-26 which aims to achieve the effective
management of the country’s coastal and marine ecosystems thereby increasing their ability to provide ecological goods and
services to improve the quality of life of the coastal population particularly ensuring food security, climate change resiliency and
disaster risk reduction. It also contributes to the achievement of the PDP and PBSAP targets including international commitments
such as the Aichi Targets and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Goal 14 – Life below Water).
PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE - This program deals with the conservation and protection of wildlife, and/or
maintenance, restoration, and enhancement of their habitats pursuant to Republic Act 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation
and Protection Act of 2001. Priority activities under this program are the following: (i) Sustainable wildlife resource use; (ii)
management of invasive alien species (IAS); and (iii) Enforcement of wildlife laws, rules and regulations which include the
operations/mobilization of Wildlife Traffic Monitoring Units (WTMUs); deputation and mobilization of Wildlife Enforcement Officers
(WEOs); operations and maintenance of Wildlife Rescue Centers (WRCs); establishment and management of Critical Habitats; and
conservation of threatened wildlife species such as, but not limited to, the marine turtle, dugong (Dugong dugon), tamaraw (Bubalus
mindorensis), Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), freshwater and saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus mindorensis; Crocodylus
porosus), tarsier (Carlito syrichta), Philippine cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia), and Visayan spotted deer (Rusa alfredi).
DISCUSSION OF WORK
CITE A RELEVANT WORK OF SAID AGENCY WITH RESPECT TO CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE
The Wildlife Rescue Center that serves as temporary shelter and rehabilitation facility for confiscated, donated and/or abandoned
indigenous and exotic wildlife. The Center’s main objectives are to rescue, rehabilitate and release endemic and indigenous wild
animals back to their natural habitat. Those unfit for release as well as exotic animals are retained and put on display in the
showcase area to promote public awareness, appreciation and support for the conservation of the country’s wildlife resources and
their habitats.
COMMON ISSUES WHICH THE AGENCY RESOLVED

1. Preserving indigenous and exotic wildlife
2. Rescue endemic and indigenous wildlife
3. Rehabilitate wildlife
4. Promote Public awareness
5. Release of endemic and exotic wild animals back to their natural habitat
NATIONAL AND LOCAL CONTACT DETAILS
DENR-BMB
Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center,

1100 Diliman Quezon City, Philippines
Telephone: +(63 2) 89246031-35
Email: bmb@bmb.gov.ph
PART 2 Group Output: Descriptive Diagram
1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SYSTEM AND ITS IRR
Consistent with the principles of sustainable development, it is the policy of the DENR to implement a systems-oriented and
integrated approach to the EIS system to ensure a rational balance between socio-economic development and environmental
protection for the benefit of present and future generations.
The objective of this Administrative Order is to rationalize and streamline the EIS System to make it more effective as a project
planning and management tool by:
a. Making the System more responsive to the demands and needs of the project proponents and the various stakeholders;
b. Clarifying the coverage of the System, and updating it to take into consideration industrial and technological innovations and
trends;
c. Standardizing requirements to ensure focus on critical environment parameters;
d. Simplifying procedures for processing ECC applications, and establishing measures to ensure adherence to ECC conditions by
project proponents, and
e. Assuring that critical environmental concerns are addressed during project development and implementation.
In general, only projects that pose potential significant impact to the environment shall be required to secure ECC’s. The issuance of
ECC or CNC for a project under the EIS System does not exempt the proponent from securing other government permits and
clearances as required by other laws.
In determining the scope of the EIS System, two factors are considered:
1. The nature of the project and its potential to cause significant negative environmental impacts, and;
2. The sensitivity or vulnerability of environmental resources in the project area.
The specific criteria for determining projects or undertakings to be covered by the EIS System are as follows:
1. Characteristics of the project or undertaking

2. Location of the Project
3. Nature of the potential impact
The following are the categories of projects/undertakings under the EIS system:
Category A. Environmentally Critical Projects (ECPs) with significant potential to cause negative environmental impacts
Category B. Projects that are not categorized as ECPs, but which may cause negative environmental impacts because they are
located in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECA's)
Category C. Projects intended to directly enhance environmental quality or address existing environmental problems not falling under
Category A or B.
Category D. Projects unlikely to cause adverse environmental impacts.
The following are the different forms of EIA study reports and documents required under the EIS System. DENR employees are
prohibited from taking part in the preparation of such documents.
1. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

2. Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)
3. Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS)
4. Programmatic Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan (PEPRMP)
5. Project Description (PD)
The EIS should contain at least the following:

1. EIS Executive Summary;
2. Project Description;
3. Matrix of the scoping agreement identifying critical issues and concerns, as validated by EMB;
4. Baseline environmental conditions focusing on the sectors (and resources) most significantly affected by the proposed
action;
5. Impact assessment focused on significant environmental impacts (in relation to project construction/commissioning,
operation and decommissioning), taking into account cumulative impacts;
6. Environmental Risk Assessment if determined by EMB as necessary during scoping;
7. Environmental Management Program/Plan;
8. Supporting documents, including technical/socio-economic data used/generated; certificate of zoning viability and
municipal land use plan; and proof of consultation with stakeholders;
9. i. Proposals for Environmental Monitoring and Guarantee Funds including
10. justification of amount, when required;
11. j. Accountability statement of EIA consultants and the project proponent;
12. and
13. k. Other clearances and documents that may be determined and agreed
14. upon during scoping.
2. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) AND SOCIAL ACCEPTABILITY
One of the categories under the PEISS is the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process. The EIA is defined as the
“the need to identify and predict the impact on the environment and on man’s health and well-being of legislative proposals, policies
and programs, projects, and operational procedures, and to interpret and communicate information about the impacts.”11 In short, it is
a systematic process which provides for the procedure in evaluating the impacts of a proposed activity on the environment.12
In Philippine law, an EIA is defined as a “process that involves predicting and evaluating the likely impacts of a project
(including cumulative impacts) on the environment during construction, commissioning, operation and abandonment. It also includes
designing appropriate preventive, mitigating and enhancement measures addressing these consequences to protect the environment
and the community’s welfare.”13
One of EIA’s functions is to provide a framework for the government agencies and policy makers in effecting their decisions
towards environmental protection. Its purpose is to help decision makers to plan, design, manage and regulate projects and
programs. It supplements and complements other existing environmental laws by filling the gaps in environmental laws that are
ambiguous.
11
OHN GLASSON, ET AL., INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT 4 (1999), citing Munn (1979).
PATRICIA BIRNIE AND ALAN BOYLE, INTERNATIONAL LAW AND THE ENVIRONMENT, 130 (2nd ed., 2002).
12
13
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System,
DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30, § 3(h) (2003).
3. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFICATE OF NON - COVERAGE
Environmental compliance certificate - Any project in the Philippines that poses a potential threat or a significant
impact to the environment is required to secure Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECC) from the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). An ECC is a Certificate issued by the DENR Environmental Management
Board (DENR-EMB) and certifies that the proposed project of the applicant will not cause a significant negative impact to
the environment of the Philippines. It contains specific measures and conditions that must be met by the applicant before
and during the operation of the project. In some cases, conditions are listed to be performed during the project’s
abandonment phase to lessen identified potential environmental impacts.
Requirements are as follows:
(1) The applicant must submit a letter of request to the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) stating the
desire to receive ECC;
(2) Must attach the project description, which should include raw materials to be used, the process or
manufacturing technology to be implemented;
(3) Submit the estimated project capacity, type and volume of products and discharges;
(4) Proof of possession of necessary capital for the proposed project;
(5) Location map of project area; and
(6) Manpower requirements.
The procedure:
(1) Conduct Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan;
(2) Submit application letter to EMB board twice a month;
(3) Review of project by DENR-EMB, sometimes it is required to present project directly to the board;
(4) Site inspection;
(5) If all the requirements are satisfied and that no serious environmental damage shall result from the project,
then during the EMB meeting the application shall be approved;
(6) DENR shall issue and release ECC to the applicant;
(7) In case where EMB finds that ECC is not applicable, a Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) shall be issued
confirming that the proposed project is not part of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and poses no
harm or threat to the environment.
Certificate of Non-Coverage - A Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) is a certification issued by the DENR-EMB certifying
that the project is not covered by the EIS system and is not required to secure an ECC. Any project not covered by the
EIS system can apply for a CNC. Securing a CNC is optional. However, some companies still need to secure this for
certification purposes like the ISO standard certification.
Requirements:
(1) Description of how the project enhances the environment or address environmental issues;
(2) Project component list
(3) Description of project phases/activities (i.e. pre-construction, construction, operation and abandonment);
(4) Project emissions/effluent/hazardous waste/solid waste/other wastes;
(5) Project cost and duration; and
(6) Collage of geotagged photos or plates or proposed project site.14
4. LIST OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREAS AND PROJECTS

a. Covered Projects of the Philippine EIS System
i. EIA process covers projects which has been originally declared as environmentally critical projects or projects
in Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs) presumed to have significant impacts on the quality of the
environment. On the other hand, Sec. 5 of PD 1586 provides for noncovered projects, which may be required
environmental safeguards if deemed necessary by DENR.
ii. List of ECAs
1. All areas declared by law as national parks, watershed reserves, wildlife preserves, sanctuaries
2. Areas set aside as aesthetic potential tourist spots
3. Areas which constitute the habitat of any endangered or threatened species of Philippine wildlife (flora
and fauna)
4. Areas of unique historic, archaeological, or scientific interests
5. Areas which are traditionally occupied by cultural communities or tribes
6. Areas frequently visited and/or hard-hit by natural calamities (geologic hazards, floods, typhoons,
volcanic activity, etc.)
7. Areas with critical slopes
8. Areas classified as prime agricultural lands
9. Recharged areas of aquifers
10. Water bodies characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions: tapped for domestic
purposes; within the controlled and/or protected areas declared by appropriate authorities; which
support wildlife and fishery activities
14
Issuance of Certificate of Non-Coverage, Environmental Management Bureau, (September 11, 2020, 11:30 a.m.),
http://r1.emb.gov.ph/issuance-of-certificate-of-non-coverage-cnc-for-category-c-projects-manual/
11. Mangrove areas characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions: with primary
pristine and dense young growth; adjoining mouth of major river systems; near or adjacent to traditional
productive fry or fishing grounds; areas which act as natural buffers against shore erosion, strong winds
and storm floods; areas on which people are dependent for their livelihood.
12. Coral reefs characterized by one or any combination of the following conditions: With 50% and above
live coralline cover; Spawning and nursery grounds for fish; Act as natural breakwater of coastlines
iii. List of ECPs
1. Heavy Industries- Non-ferrous Metal Industries, Iron and Steel Mills, Petroleum and Petro-chemical
Industries including Oil and Gas, Smelting Plants
2. Resource Extractive Industries- Major Mining and Quarrying Projects, Forestry Projects (logging, major
wood processing projects, introduction of fauna (exotic animals) in public and private forests, forest
occupancy, extraction of mangrove products, grazing), Fishery Projects (dikes for/ and fishpond
development projects)
3. Infrastructure Projects- Major Dams, Major Power Plants (fossil-fueled, nuclear fueled, hydro-electric or
geothermal), Major Reclamation Projects, Major Roads and Bridges
b. The system: Coverage and Procedures
i. The EIS system requires completion of an EIA and preparation of an EIS report for any environmentally critical
project (ECP) or any project located in an environmentally critical area (ECA)
ii. DENR determines whether a proposal is an ECP or will be implemented in an ECA; if either or both of these
conditions apply, then the proposal is required to secure an environmental compliance certificate (ECC).
iii. For ECPs, the EIS System requires preparation of an EIS because these projects will most likely have high risk
or negative environmental impact.
iv. For projects in ECAs, the EIS system requires an initial environmental examination (IEE) that includes a project
description and may require an EIS.
v. After a thorough review of the project plans and EIA documents submitted by the project proponent, the project
will be issued an ECC by DENR.
vi. The DENR Regional Office reviews and issues ECCs for projects located in ECAs.
vii. Projects not covered under the EIS system include:
1. Projects that are not ECPs or not located in ECAs
2. Projects or structures that have been operating or existing since 1982, even if they are ECPs or in an
ECA; however, expansion of developed area or production output by these enterprises requires an
ECC.
viii. If any of the above criteria apply, DENR-EMB or the Regional Office can issue a Certificate of Non-Coverage
(Exemption Certificate) certifying that the project will not significantly affect the quality of the environment.
SOURCES:
Https://coastguard.gov.ph.
https://www.bmb.gov.ph
https://mgb.gov.ph/en/2015-05-13-02-02-11/mgb-news/256-new-members-join-environmental-crime-division-2
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