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1.
Efficiency & Capability in Urban Administration |
1.1
Promote human development and capacity-building for urban ecosystem
administration |
Relevant
courses on urban planning and management conducted |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR |
| Professional
association on urban management sciences established |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR |
|
|
Urban
management training programs conducted
Urban management professionals and
technicians government officials, managers, planners and engineers in
urban planning and management, and disaster/accident mitigation trained |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
HLURB, HUDCC, DOT, DTI, DOTC, DPWH, DA, DAR |
|
1.2
Strengthen the capability of local government units with respect to
devolved environmental management function |
Technical
training and human resource development programs for LGU officials
and planners with emphasis on urban system management (implementation,
enforcement, monitoring) conducted |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
LGUs |
|
|
LGU
officials and planners trained
Plan and protocol for negotiation
with the LGUs formulated |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR,
LGUs |
|
1.3
Strengthen the EIS System Process |
|
|
|
|
a)
Review and amend DAO 21 (Implementing Rules and Regulations of PD 1586) |
DAO
21 amended |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR-EMB/ERDB |
|
b)
Formulate procedural guidelines on integrating EIA into planning (i.e.
feasibility studies); revise review criteria to put emphasis on
integration of EIA into plans, including health aspects |
Guidelines
formulated and disseminated |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR-EMB |
|
c)
Formulate guidelines and standards for EIA review; and accredit EIA
consulting firms and consultants |
Consulting
firms/consultants accredited |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR-EMB,
private sector |
|
1.4
Enhance data and technology management
a) Study and revise the
information exchange/dissemination schemes in all environmental sectors;
develop data/information network |
Effective
scheme for information dissemination and exchange developed |
1996
- 2025 |
DENR-ERDB/EMB/
Regional Offices |
|
b)
Survey, analyze and revise existing technology transfer extension
strategies in the environment and natural resources sectors |
Appropriate
information and technologies identified for transfer and adoption,
respectively |
1999
- 2005 |
DENR-ERDB/EMB/
Regional Offices |
|
c)
Study and integrate related information for dissemination and technologies
for transfer |
|
2006
-2025 |
DENR-ERDB/EMB/
Regional Offices |
|
d)
Formulate a policy integrating technology transfer schemes in development
projects of all sectors |
|
1999
- 2005 |
DENR-ERDB/EMB/
Regional Offices |
|
e)
Develop a system integrating and coordinating activities of all sectors
involved in the implementation and enforcement of environmental
policies/programs |
|
2006
- 2025 |
DENR-ERDB/EMB/
Regional Offices |
|
1.5
Update and revise environmental policies |
|
|
|
|
a)
Monitor policy enforcement and processes (e.g. licenses, subsidies, policy
documents and regulations); apply changes to facilitate monitoring and
enforcement |
Monitoring
reports prepared |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR-ERDB/EMB,
LGUs |
|
b)
Regularly review and analyze existing policies and formulate relevant
amendments, as necessary |
Administrative
orders, issuances amending existing policies formulated |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR-ERDB/EMB,
LGUs |
|
1.6
Enhancing urban monitoring system capability |
|
|
|
|
a)
Decentralize environmental monitoring and assessment |
Land-based
and floating mobile laboratories installed |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
LGUs |
|
b)
Upgrade environmental monitoring facilities and provide monitoring
equipment for regional offices (land-based and floating mobile
laboratories) |
Training
on laboratory analysis and equipment operation conducted |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR-EMB/Regional
Offices |
|
c)
Conduct training on laboratory analysis and equipment operation |
|
2006
- 2025 |
DENR |
|
d)
Develop a system of accreditation and recognition of private and academic
laboratories to complement the laboratory services of the government |
|
1996
- 1998 |
DENR,
Academe, private sector |
|
2.
Rapid Urban Population Growth |
Promote
population management and intermediate city development |
Urbanization
policies and processes reviewed to identify environmental impacts and
growth |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR |
|
|
Decentralization
plan formulated based on the result of the review to facilitate
development of small-scale economies outside urban centers |
1996
- 2005 |
DENR,
Academe |
|
|
Social
organizations promoted and environmentally-compatible activities initiated
to create self-sustaining development and employment opportunities |
2006
- 2025 |
DSWD,
DENR, NGOs |
|
|
Strong
public information campaign launched to depict cascading effects of
population increase into the lifestyle and economies of society |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
DOH, LGUs, Media |
|
|
Mechanisms
to mobilize resources for local initiatives on environmental quality
improvement established |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR,
LGUs |
|
3.
Human Settlement / Poor Living Condition |
3.1
Improve human settlement management |
|
|
|
| a)
Accelerate baseline data sourcing generation including health status of
communities |
Leading
causes of morbidity, mortality and notifiable diseases identified |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR,
DOH, LGUs, NGOs |
|
b)
Adopt city planning strategies to address social and environmental issues |
|
1996
- 1998 |
DENR,
LGUs, DSWD |
|
c)
Develop mechanisms to upgrade or relocate existing slums and squatter
settlements |
Adequate,
affordable and socialized housing for the urban population provided |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR,
DSWD, DPWH, LGUs |
|
d)
Update the National Urban Development and Housing Framework, and the
Shelter Program |
|
1996
- 2025 |
HLURB,
HUDCC |
|
e)
Establish a multi-sectoral national committee to monitor implementation of
shelter Program |
Multi-Sectoral
National Committee established |
1996
- 1998 |
|
|
f)
Develop a national database on shelter and services |
Database
on shelter and services developed |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR-LMB/ERDB,
LGUs |
|
g)
Update the policies for the improvement of mechanisms for accessing land
through accelerated subdivision, titling and registration |
|
2006
- 2025 |
|
|
h)
Develop mechanisms for better access of the urban poor to financial
institutions for low cost housing |
|
2006
- 2025 |
DOF,
NHMFC, NHA, NGOs, LGUs, private sector |
|
i)
Develop community-based housing |
|
2006
- 2025 |
NHMFC,
NHA, NGOs, LGUs |
|
4.
Uncontrolled Land Development or Conversion |
4.1
Promote sustainable land use planning |
|
|
|
| a)
Review and update of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and zoning ordinances |
|
1996
- 1998 |
HLURB,
DENR, DTI, LGUs |
|
b)
Formulate Manual on Urban Environmental Area Management, EIA procedures
for Local Area Land Use Plans |
|
1996
- 1998 |
HLURB,
DENR, DTI, LGUs |
|
c)
Undertake ecoprofiling of Regional Growth Areas and zoning of industrial
areas; and formulate Zoning Plan for industrialization in selected areas |
|
2006
- 2025 |
HLURB,
DENR, DTI, NAMRIA, LGUs |
|
d)
Institutionalize modern land resource management techniques (e.g. GIS,
satellite photography, remote sensing technology) |
|
2006
- 2025 |
HLURB,
DENR, DTI, NAMRIA, LGUs |
|
e)
Promote relocation of existing industries in urban areas by providing
incentives and enabling conditions |
|
2006
- 2025 |
HLURB,
DENR, LGUs |
|
f)
Develop fiscal incentives and land use control measures |
|
2006
- 2025 |
HLURB,
DENR, LGUs |
|
g)
Accelerate campaign to promote understanding of adverse consequences of
unplanned settlements |
|
2006
- 2025 |
HLURB,
DENR, LGUs,NGOs, Media |
|
5.
Management of Hazards, Disasters & Risks |
5.1
Conduct geohazard survey and integrated risk management |
Integrated,
effective and credible zonation maps produced |
|
|
|
Baseline
data for modeling and prediction purposes gathered and generated |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR-EMB,
NAMRIA, PHILVOLCS, Academe |
|
|
Regional reconnaissance and geohazard
surveys conducted; criteria in determining point and non-point causes of
geohazards, and the appropriate measures in rehabilitating/managing
geohazards formulated
|
2006 - 2025
|
DENR-EMB/Reginal
Offices, NAMRIA, PHIVOLCS, Academe |
|
|
Site-scientific
geohazard surveys and multi-disciplinary risk assessment conducted and
risk areas categorized in terms of geomorphic, biophysical, health and
socio-economic characteristics |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR-EMB/Reginal
Offices, NAMRIA, PHIVOLCS, Academe |
|
|
Geo-based
Physical Framework Plan for geologically sensitive areas formulated |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR-EMB/Reginal
Offices, NAMRIA, PHIVOLCS, Academe |
|
5.2
Strengthen management of disaster-prone areas |
Research
and studies conducted on the nature, occurrence and impacts of natural
disasters |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
PHIVOLCS |
|
|
Pre-disaster
planning and early warning system developed |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR
|
|
|
Communities
educated on hazardous situation |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR,
DECS, LGUs, Media |
|
|
Training
programs conducted for all sectors on responses to disasters |
2006
- 2025 |
All
Sectors |
|
5.3
Strengthen industrial risk and accident management |
EIS
system improved to include risk assessment |
1999
- 2005 |
DENR,
LGUs, Academe |
|
|
Policy
and procedures for the inventory of industrial sources of wastes, which
pose risk to public health and environment, formulated |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
DTI, LGUs |
|
|
Appropriate
regulatory measures for environmentally sound collection and disposal of
industrial wastes which pose risk to public health and environment
developed and adopted |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
DTI, LGUs |
|
|
Emergency
Response Plan for industrial accidents formulated |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR,
LGUs, private sector |
|
|
Emergency
Response Centers established |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR,
LGUs, private sector |
|
|
Occupational
health and safety programs in industries enhanced |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
DOLE, NGOs, Industry sector |
|
|
Training
programs conducted on response to industrial accidents |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
DOLE, NGOs, Industry sector |
|
5.4 Enhance
control of international and national traffic of chemical and toxic
substances
|
Information
exchange procedures with other countries on banned chemicals, regulated
chemicals and criteria for control regulations developed |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
DOST, DND, DOH, DFA, DA, DOE |
|
|
National
policy on chemicals formulated |
1996
- 2005 |
DENR,
DOST, DND, DOH, DFA, DA, DOE |
|
|
Toxicological
data on toxic chemicals for importation required from importers submitted |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
DOST, DND, DOH, DFA, DA, DOE |
|
|
Policy
on Prior Informed Consent on export and import of toxic chemicals adopted
and enforced |
|
|
|
|
Research
and development of alternative chemicals undertaken |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
DOST, DND, DOH, DFA, DA, DOE |
|
5.5
Strengthen management of hazardous wastes |
Short-term
treatment, storage and disposal options for hazardous wastes presently
practiced by the industries studied and assessed |
1996
- 2005 |
DENR,
DPWH, LGUs, MWSS |
|
|
Contaminated
sites identified / remediated / rehabilitated |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
DOH, DFA, DOST,LGUs |
|
|
Labeling
of hazardous wastes studied and standardized |
1999
- 2005 |
DENR,
DFA |
|
|
Research
and development on strategies for shipment of recyclable wastes undertaken |
1999
- 2005 |
DFA,
DENR, DOST, DOH |
|
6.
Quality of Air / Pollution from Transport and Industry |
6.1
Enhance air quality monitoring network |
Emission
Control Program formulated |
1996
- 2005 |
DENR |
|
Central
Station network and create fixed-site continuous monitoring stations and
mobile laboratories established |
1996
- 2005 |
DENR,
LGUs, DOE |
|
|
Technical
advisory services on pollutants analysis, pollutant control, criteria and
standard setting provided |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR,
LGUs, DOE |
|
6.2
Develop / Innovate technology for air pollution |
Effective
emission control strategies to reduce air pollution studied and identified |
1996
- 2005 |
DENR,
DOST, DOE, Academe |
|
|
Technologies
to improve the quality of air developed |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
DOE, BSWM, DOST |
|
|
Environment
quality standard for air pollution reviewed and revised |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR,
DOE |
|
6.3
Promote sustainable transport systems in urban centers |
|
|
|
|
a)
Intensify coordination with all concerned agencies for the phasing out of
lead and the reduction of SOx emissions |
Unleaded
gasoline used:
- in Metro manila
- nationwide |
1998
2000 |
DENR,
DTI, DOE, DOTC, DFA, LGUs |
|
|
SOx
content in diesel oil reduced to 0.05% |
2000 |
|
b)
Stop the importation of second hand vehicles and engines; liberalize the
importation of new vehicles and engines |
|
1999
- 2005 |
DENR,
DOTC, DTI, DFA |
|
c)
Intensify enforcement of anti-smoke belching from motorized vehicles |
|
1996
- 1998 |
DENR,
DOTC, LGUs |
|
d)
Intensify enforcement of inspection and monitoring |
|
1996
- 1998 |
DENR,
DOTC, LGUs |
|
e)
Develop non-motorized transport modes (e.g. bicycles) |
|
1999
- 2005 |
LGUs |
|
f)
Develop local monitoring equipment |
|
|
|
|
g)
Improve quality of fuel for vehicles and power and improve fuel handling
techniques |
|
|
|
|
h)
Develop/Make available to shops equipment for inspection and monitoring |
|
|
|
|
6.4
Promote energy-efficiency in industry |
Atmospheric
emissions of GHG gases and substances reduced |
|
|
|
a)
Conduct continuing research, development, transfer and use of improved
energy-efficient technologies and practices |
|
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
DOST, DOE, Industry Sector |
|
b)
Provide fiscal incentives for the importation of components and local
manufactures of non-conventional energy systems; provide accessible
financing for renewable energy projects |
|
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
LGUs DOH, private sector |
|
c)
Intensify enforcement of the required energy audits for industries |
|
long
term |
DENR,
Industry Sector |
|
6.5
Promote self-regulation by industry sector |
|
|
|
|
a)
Formulate a protocol on negotiation with specific industry sector to
resolve and agree on common objectives, targets and instruments |
MOAs
with the industry sector in force |
2000 |
DENR,
Industry Sector |
|
b)
Provide enabling conditions (e.g. market-based instruments, incentives and
assistance) in the achievement of the agreed objectives |
|
2006
- 2025 |
DENR |
|
6.6
Implement the Industry and Environmental Support Program |
Research
and development for environmental management in support of environmental
standards and policy making undertaken |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR
|
|
a)
Establish clearinghouse for training and technology linking Industrial
Efficiency and Pollution Control (IEPC) by:
- information exchange network in IEPC
- trade standardization, testing
and certification
- development, implementation and
monitoring of training courses for IEPC |
Clearinghouse
for training and technology established |
2006
-2025 |
DENR,
LGUs |
|
b)
Review and analyze regularly existing policy on air pollution control; and
formulate revisions and amendments |
Policies
on air pollution control reviewed / revised/ amended |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
LGUs |
|
6.7
Monitor air pollution control policy enforcement and processes; adopt
changes to facilitate monitoring and enforcement |
Enforcement
of air pollution control policies and processes monitored and revised |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
LGUs |
|
7.
Quality of Water / Pollution from Domestic Wastes and Industrial Effluents |
7.1
Intensify urban water protection efforts |
|
|
|
| a)
Conduct survey, profiling and study of each surface waters and its
watershed; identify and establish databases on all bodies of water, stock
assessment data, and formulate a master plan fro the management
(rehabilitation, protection and conservation) of each body of water |
Water
quality database for Manila Bay, Pasig River, Pan=mpanga River, Marilao
and Meycauayan Rivers in Bulacan and Canac and Labac River Basins in
Cavite established
Degraded urban surface waters
rehabilitated |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
RRS, Academe |
| b)
Coordinate with other sectors in the implementation and monitoring of the
Master Plan |
Plan/Feasibility
study for the management of each of the above bodies of water formulated |
2006
- 2025 |
GOs,
NGOs, LGUs |
|
c)
Review and analyze regularly existing policy on water pollution control;
and formulate revision and amendments |
|
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
LGUs |
|
d)
Monitor policy on water pollution control enforcement and processes; adopt
changes to facilitate monitoring and enforcement |
Pollution
of urban waters reduced |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
LGUs |
|
e)
Undertake research and development of appropriate methods for water
pollution control |
Research
and Development of water pollution control methods undertaken |
1999
- 2005 |
DENR,
DOST, Academe |
|
f)
Study and implement effective monitoring of the compliance of pollution
control standards in industries |
Small
and medium-scale industries assisted in water treatment and recycling
programs |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
Industry Sector |
|
g)
Promote centralized wastes water treatment facilities for industrial zones |
|
2006
- 2025 |
MWSS,
DENR, DTI, Industry Sector |
|
h)
Undertake research and development of efficient and clean technology to
reduce industrial wastes |
|
2006
-2025 |
DENR,
DOST, Industry Sector |
|
i)
Develop public awareness to promote ecological waste management
activities, encourage community involvement in proper wastes disposal |
|
2006
-2025 |
MWSS,
NGOs, LGUs |
|
j)
Promote the construction of common treatment facilities for domestic
sewage |
|
2006
-2025 |
DENR,
DTI, Industry Sector |
|
k)
Relocate industries from urban watersheds |
|
1996
- 2005 |
DENR,
DTI |
|
l)
Undertake research and development of environmentally-friendly
alternatives for fertilizers and pesticides |
Alternatives
for fertilizers and pesticides developed |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
DOST, DA, DOH, Academe |
|
m)
Increase environmental awareness on organic farming techniques and
indigenous farming system |
Organic
farming techniques and indigenous farming system adopted by farmers |
2006
-2025 |
DENR,
DA, NGOs, Academe, communities |
|
8.
Inadequate Urban Infrastructure for Basic Services (Water, Energy,
Sewerage, Transport Systems and Solid Waste Management) |
8.1
Promote integrated provision of environmental infrastructure |
Strong
and independent national/local environmental management authorities
established |
1996
- 1998 |
DENR,
LGUs |
|
Coordination
of all government agencies in the management and implementation of urban
infrastructure programs strengthened |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
DPWH, NPC, DOH, LGUs |
|
8.2
Strengthen water supply and distribution system management |
Water
Resources Master Plan formulated |
1996
- 1998 |
NWRB,
DENR, LGUs, MWSS, NPC |
|
|
New
sources of raw water studied and identified |
2006
- 2025 |
NPC,
MWSS, NIA, DENR, LGUs |
|
a)
Expand the water supply distribution network; and upgrade existing
facilities |
Adequate
and affordable water supply provided to urban communities |
2006
- 2025 |
MWSS,
LWUA |
|
b)
Reduce non-revenue water |
|
2006
-2025 |
MWSS,
LWUA |
|
c)
Develop groundwater resources |
|
2006
-2025 |
MWSS,
LWUA |
|
d)
Protect and rehabilitate watersheds and its buffer zones |
|
2006
-2025 |
DENR,
NPC, NGOs, LGUs, MWSS, communities |
|
e)
Intensify information, education and communication campaign on water
conservation |
|
2006
- 2025 |
DECS,
MWSS, LGUs, DENR, NGOs, Media |
|
8.3
Strengthen energy management |
|
|
|
|
a)
Study and formulate national/local action plans to develop or utilize
renewable energy technologies; promote environmentally-friendly
alternatives (e.g. solar, wind, biomass) |
100%
of energy demand of urban communities met |
1999
- 2025 |
DENR,
DOST, NPC, Academe |
|
b)
Develop decentralized energy sources system |
|
2006
- 2025 |
DENR,
NPC, LGUs |
|
c)
Study and develop new sources of water for hydropower plants |
|
2006
- 2025 |
MWSS,
LGUs, DENR, NPC, NIA, LWUA |
|
d)
Protect watersheds of water basins utilized for hydropower plants |
|
2006
- 2025 |
MWSS,
LGUs, DENR, NPC, NIA, LWUA |
|
e)
Intensify information, education and communication campaign on energy
conservation |
|
2006
- 2025 |
DECS,
DENR, NGOs, NPC, Media |
|
f)
Rejects nuclear energy as policy option |
Removal
of nuclear energy from all plans, programs, policies |
1997 |
DOE,
OP |
|
8.4
Strengthen sewerage system management |
Adequate
and efficient sewerage system provided including improved management of
septage and construction of septage treatment plant |
2006
- 2025 |
MWSS,
LGUs |
|
|
Existing
sewerage facilities and piping system upgraded |
2006
- 2025 |
MWSS,
LGUs |
|
|
Sewerage
system to unsewered areas expanded |
2006
- 2025 |
MWSS,
LGUs |
|
8.5
Strengthen solid waste management |
|
|
|
|
a)
Generate baseline data/information on solid wastes; compile and review
other SWM studies and situationers |
Baseline
data on solid wastes generated and reviewed |
2000 |
DENR,
LGUs, NGOs |
|
b)
Provide continuing technical assistance to other sectors |
Technical
assistance on SWM provided |
2006
- 2025 |
DENR |
|
c)
Enhance the capacity of the local government units to provide the basic
services for an effective solid waste management in terms of framework
plan, guidelines, technical knowledge and facilities |
Cost-effective,
acceptable garbage disposal system developed |
2000 |
DENR |
|
d)
Strengthen the capability (comprehensive training and seminar) of local
government solid waste managers |
Comprehensive
training and seminar to local government SW managers provided |
by
2005 |
DENR |
|
e)
Define the roles and responsibilities of the local government units in the
solid waste management in the city/municipality through Memorandum of
Agreements (MOAs) |
MOAs
forged and signed |
by
2005 |
DENR,
LGUs |
|
f)
Formulate a Solid Waste Management Master Plan and comprehensive manual on
municipality/city SWM for local government units |
SWM
Master Plan and manual formulated |
by
2005 |
DENR,
LGUs |
|
g)
Identify and develop sanitary landfill sites; formulate guidelines for
local government units' preparation of EIA for their respective
city/municipality sanitary landfill |
Sanitary
landfill sites identified and developed |
1999
- 2005 |
DENR,
DOST, LGUs, communities |
|
h)
Formulate a policy for the inclusion of waste management cost
(particularly recycling) to the local government budgets |
|
1996
- 1998 |
DENR,
LGUs, DBM |
|
i)
Formulate guidelines on private investments in solid waste management
services |
|
by
2005 |
DENR,
DTI, private sector |
|
j)
Develop public awareness program to promote ecological waste management
activities such as waste reduction, recycling and composting |
|
1999
- 2005 |
DENR,
DECS, NGOs, communities |
|
k)
Review the options and techniques for use and recycling of all forms of
domestic solid wastes |
|
1999
- 2005 |
DENR,
NGOs |
|
l)
Review and amend policies to include provision of incentives for waste
reuse and recycling |
|
by
2005 |
DENR,
LGUs |
|
m)
Conduct auditing of the extent and practice of waste reuse and recycling
operation currently undertaken by industries |
|
by
2005 |
DENR |
|
n)
Survey and identify potential markets for recycled products |
|
by
2005 |
DENR,
NGOs, private sector |
|
o)
Establish a network with various sectors; conduct an inventory of all
groups/entities involved in waste management; and map out their respective
areas of influence |
|
by
2005 |
DENR,
NGOs, POs |
|
p)
Integrate solid waste management in the school curricula |
|
|
DENR,
DECS |
|
8.6
Improve the Urban Transport System |
Traffic
management, operation of public transport, and maintenance of transport
infrastructure improved |
2006
- 2025 |
LGUs-MMDA,
DPWH, DOTC, private sector |
|
|
Mass
transport systems established and road network improved |
2006
- 2025 |
LGUs-MMDA,
DPWH, DOTC, private sector |
