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Ordinance No. 737 (Policy Paper)
Ordinance No. 737 (Policy Paper)
Introduction ……………………………………………………………………....…4
Problem Description
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Endnotes ……………………………………………………………………....…….14
Bibliography …………………………………………………………………….......15
Appendices ………………………………………………………………………….15
Abstract/Executive Summary
In this research, effort has focused primarily on policy implementation and improving
innovative actions to address implementation strategy of one local ordinance. Details are
ongoing on how to measure the effectiveness of policy implementation at the local level
particularly in the city of Puerto Princesa. But there is no definitive theory of effective policy
implementation and very few frameworks have been found acceptable as the basis of an analysis
under ordinance no. 737. With the extreme problem on waste water among business
establishments and households in the city of Puerto Princesa, this article presents a modified
framework to assess the effectiveness of policy implementation by defining policy, practice, and
Introduction
Puerto Princesa, the city in the forest has its own directives and policies, particularlyused
to regulate entry of every citizens, investors and households into their respective communities. It
has provided opportunities for tourism and economiccity’s developments. Septage Management
Policyis established and created to help strengthen the sustainabilityof environmental impact in
the city.It also contributes to restore confidence in the government’s sole objective of protecting
its citizen’s safety and health. There are various safeguarding of environment policies that
hasundergone several changes. Since it was established, the institution of environment and
important to note that this cited policy developed immediate awakening amongcritics, business
impact system. This paper will explore safe and healthy environment policy as entailed in
community living condition. It will also endeavor to examine its contents as well as the changes
Problem Description
According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 255,116 people, and known for being the
location of the Philippines’ Western Command headquarters. It is a city located in the western
province of Palawan, and westernmost city in the Philippines. Though the seat of government
and capital for the province, the city itself is one of 38 independent cities within the Philippines
independent area located within Palawan. Also, it is the least densely populated city in the
Philippines. In terms of land area, the city is the second largest geography after Davao City with
Today, Puerto Princesa is a popular tourist city with many beach resorts and seafood
restaurants. It has been acclaimed several times as the cleanest and greenest city in the
Philippines. It is known as the Eco-Tourism Center of the Philippines. In recent years, the city
has seen a remarkable increase in the number of tourists bringing with them trade and businesses.
Many hotels ranging from basic to five-star luxury accommodations have been developed since
the 1990s to cater to a growing number of foreign and local tourists in the city. There are also a
The transformation of Puerto Princesa City to HUC led to considerably embracing the new
environmental management impact system and policies towards the institutionalization and up to
economic growth in the city of Puerto Princesa in a manner consistent with the protection,
preservation and revival of the quality of its water: Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004; Section
17 of PD 856 – Code on Sanitation of the Philippines; Local Government Code (RA 7160);
Water District Law (PD 198) – the City Government of Puerto Princesa is committed to enhance
health, environment and the economic condition of the City to require households, public and
commercial establishment to have proper; Any use of water and its discharge of any wastewater
that no “Spent Water” shall be reintroduced to the environment without any proper treatment,
and that as a matter of policy, the use of any water shall be held responsible to treat the same.
The objectives of the policy proposals included in this paper are as follows:
The city government converging community wastewater management and adequate sewer
systems play important roles in sanitation and disease prevention. In many areas, proper
technology and space. Nevertheless, individual on-site sewage systems have been and continue
to be an important part of waste management in many business sectors and households in the city
of Puerto Princesato fulfill the city’s icon,“The City in the Forest.” Providing an adequate
sewage disposal is an important component in the protection of public health and the protection
In general, however, city’s transition is focusing incessantly with its environmental policies
particularly on the septage management system, lack of initiative on the side of local authorities
and low public awareness. The majority of business sectors and households are taught with
Do You Think Local Governments in Your City Actively Represent Interest of: Almost All
Citizens, Most Citizens, and Small Part of Citizens or Very Small Groups Only?
For city government of Puerto Princesa, success in meeting the challenges of community
ultimately comes down to effectiveness in meeting the needs of people. For many of the city’s
people, past achievements, significant as they have been are not enough—especially given the
scale of the challenges facing contemporary community. Clearly, they must do more, and must
do it better. Increasingly, it is evident that one of the keys to future development is found in the
area of governance reform. Better governance means greater citizen participation and increased
public accountability. Together these conditions lead to improved and more equitable economic
development. Therefore, the city government and the stakeholders must be opened up to further
participation by the many actors whose contributions are essential to successful and equitable
economic development, and good and fair governance. This involves not only the reform of the
institutions of government but the mobilization and involvement of civil society, and the private
sector as well. The effective collaboration of these sectors is a necessary pre-condition for
people-centered development. Such development includes men and women of all age groups and
provides them with equal choice and access to a society’s services and opportunities. As a part of
the movement to good and equitable city governance, there has been a growing awareness of the
decisions that shape their lives. Increasingly, it is recognized that participation in governance
processes helps empower people and that decentralization and strengthened local governance are
There are key issues that the city government needs to address such as the ff:
Energy Consumption sifting through wastewater and storm water consumes almost 3% of
a developed nation’s electrical power annually. That means it’s one of the largest
expenses in the entire wastewater industry which will add to the city’s disbursement.
When it comes to wastewater treatment, it’s important to have highly skilled individuals
who have the necessary training and education to get the job done right. These
individuals are responsible for everything from pipe leaks to electrical malfunctions and
Wastewater management facilities produce sludge; it’s the product of pulling all of the
waste out of our water supply. Unfortunately, producing this sludge also means cleaning
The city ordinance shall apply to all buildings, facilities and structures whether public or
activity/endeavor that shall use water and produce wastewater with permanent or prolonged
effects to the environment within the territorial jurisdiction of Puerto Princesa City.
Turnout in Local and the Closest Parliament (Lower Chamber) Elections
The pluralist model of urban politics maintains that local governments are open to
influence from a wide range of groups and anticipate reactions of groups to policy choices. As
such, the city governmentdecisions largely become a function of public preferences. Most
or not they actively vote—theyexpect political actors in that locality to enact measures to
increase redistribution. Thus, policy follows the preferences of the median resident not the
median voter and turnout should have no effect on spending patterns. A second, perhaps even
more common view is that city government’s decision making is largely a function of economic
considerations.
The city government of Puerto Princesa remains a sphere of government with limited
legislative power and authority that operates within clearly defined geographical and legal
jurisdiction. The defining feature is the authority to enact legislation within the defined
jurisdiction. Governance has been conceived as the relationship between civil society and its
capacity of its city government to act may be severely lacking in terms of being frequently ill-
relationship may be ineffective. The relationship between civil society and city government
consequently, is unidirectional; local government provides services to citizens, but citizens have
limited opportunity to influence local government and accordingly, the governance relation is yet
ineffective.
In the field of public administration, the talk throughout the world is of change and ofthe
their governments, and between the public, private, and nongovernmentalsectors, and the new
to implementation of policies due to the leadership disparities. Citizens in the city are awakened
what is happening in their environs. This awakeningis the greatest source of pressure for better
public policies, administrative reform and a“New Public Management.” In addition to revenue
and to care for theirneediest and least capable citizens, who are often becoming more visible and
interestgroups. There were four themes quoted from Paul Light as follows:
Cutting red tape including streamlining the budget process, decentralizing personnel
policy, reorienting the inspectors general, and empowering state and local governments.
Putting customers first including demanding that service organizations compete and
streams, devolved decision-making, and reduced paperwork, with the implied reward of
Policy Options
The findings of the research indicate that affected sector’s perception about policy
effectiveness is guided by city government policy at the local level. It was also found that
immediate coping options were perceived by households, business firms and stakeholders as
more effective policy measures than long-term adaption strategies. The perception of (climate)
risk is highly dependent on the social, cultural and economic conditions within which citizens of
the community experience the risk and perception influences their behavior. This research was
based on the argument that the selection of policy measures are determined by the nature of the
analyze the effectiveness of affected sectors in the city’s perception and experiences. The
discussion was led by a key question: How do the respondents perceive the effectiveness of
policy implementation at the local level?The link to this policy helped investors coming in to the
city and increase the city’s income. Other environmental policies like green community, solid
waste management and examined of air combustible were tangible interventions by the
environmental sewage management system, but the same support increased dependency. This
reported where vulnerable people’s dependency on government support increased after the
austere pollution and health condition. In order to encourage people to respond in a responsible
manner, research emphasized that people need to understand how climate change may place
them at greater risk, and people should play a larger role in designing response strategies. A low
level of awareness about climate change increases dependency on government policy and thus,
influences community perception about the effectiveness of policy implementation at the local
level.
Endnotes
This policy paper was supported by the city government of Puerto Princesa particularly
the Sangguniang Panglungsod who undoubtedly shared the copy of ordinance. The student
acknowledges the support and valuable inputs of her mother, Ms. Remie L. Mostiero and father,
Insp. Samuel C. Mostiero. Special thanks to Patt and Schröter2008, Scheumann and
Kraume2009; Vaidya 2009, Burton et al. 2001, Yang et al. 2016, Patt and Schröter2008 editors
and translators for their inputs. Support and cooperation of the local community, stakeholders
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Appendices
Appendix 1
ORDINANCE NO. 737
This Ordinance shall apply to all buildings, facilities and structures whether public or private,
activity/endeavor that shall use water and produce wastewater with permanent or prolonged
effects to the environment within the territorial jurisdiction of Puerto Princesa City.
DECLARATION OF POLICY
In consonance with the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 that pursues a policy of economic
growth in a manner consistent with the protection, preservation and revival of the quality of our
water.
Water District Law (PD 198) – The City Government of Puerto Princesa is committed to
enhance health, environment and the economic condition of the City to require households,
reintroduced to the environment without any proper treatment, and that as a matter of policy, the
General Designs and Construction Requirement of Septic Tanks and Sewage Systems
No building plan for residential dwelling units or commercial and institutional structures shall be
approved unless the design of the sanitary plumbing and septic tank conforms to the
specifications provided under Section 10 of this Ordinance and other pertinent regulations.
It shall be the duty of the owner, administrator or contractor to inform the concerned agency that
the newly constructed septic tank, sewage treatment system, with prior approval are ready for
inspection. The new system shall not be covered or used until inspected and approved by the
Communal Systems
Communal Septic Tanks shall follow the specifications as to the location, design and
Communal effluent systems shall be under the guidelines provided for by the DENR.
Communal septic tanks shall be required in housing areas where the individual lot area is less
The CSMC shall issue a notice to owners or administrators who do not have a septic tank, or
with a design below standards or inaccessible for dislodging with the absence of an alternative
PENALTIES
The violator or owner of non-complying establishment who fails to comply within one (1) year