IMPROVED LAND ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
PRIORITY ACTIVITY IS THE ISSUANCE OF RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL FREE PATENTS
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SCALING UP OF COASTAL AND MARINE ECOSYSTEM PROGRAM
PRIORITY ACTIVITIES ARE THE FOLLOWING: (1) DEVELOPMENT OF BIO-DIVERSITY FRIENDLY ENTERPRISES; (2) MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF COASTAL AND MARINE ECOSYSTEMS; and (3) .CORAL REEF AND SEA GRASS ASSESSMENT
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ENHANCED BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
PRIORITY ACTIVITIES ARE THE FOLLOWING: (1) ESTABLISHMENT OF ECO-TOURISM AREAS; (2) ESTABLISHMENT OF CRITICAL HABITATS; AND (3) ESTABLISHMENT AND DISESTABLISHMENT OF PROTECTED AREAS.
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INTENSIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
SECRETARY CIMATU’S MAIN PRIORITY IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF OUR ENVIRONMENT, PARTICULARLY OUR AIR, WATER AND ADDRESS SOLID WASTE PROBLEMS. THUS, THE DENR WILL BE IMPLEMENTING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.
FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, OUR PRIORITY ACTIVITIES ARE THE FOLLOWING: (1) CLOSURE OF DUMPSITES; AND (2) ESTABLISHMENT OF MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITIES (MRFS)
The Philippines has endeavored to improve its management of solid waste through the passage of RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act that provides for a systematic, comprehensive and ecological waste management program to ensure the protection of public health and the environment. It mandates the bureau to provide secretariat support to the National Solid Waste Management Commission in the implementation of the solid waste management plans and prescribes policies to achieve the objectives of the National Ecology Center that is in charge of information dissemination, consultation, education and training of various local government units on ecological waste management.
The ecological solid waste management program is expected to assist Local Government Units in implementing RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act particularly in the development of their 10 yr. SWM Plan, closure and rehabilitation of dumpsites, establishment of Materials Recovery Facilities, and an environmentally sound disposal system.
The issuance of Guidelines and provisions of technical support in the establishment and operation of Waste To Energy facilities will enhance the sustainability of disposal system for municipal residual wastes to all provinces and highly urbanized areas. The significant contribution of this project is expected to enhance the economic development of the country through formalizing the waste collection and recycling, and promotion of job opportunities. It also helps the economy to reduce reliance on imported oils and increased in power generation.
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INTENSIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: CLEAN WATER
SECRETARY CIMATU’S MAIN PRIORITY IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF OUR ENVIRONMENT, PARTICULARLY OUR AIR, WATER AND ADDRESS SOLID WASTE PROBLEMS. THUS, THE DENR WILL BE IMPLEMENTING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.
FOR CLEAN WATER, OUR PRIORITY ACTIVITIES ARE THE FOLLOWING: (1) MONITORING OF THE COMPLIANCE OF FIRMS/INDUSTRIES; (2) CONDUCT OF CLASSIFICATION OF WATERBODIES; AND (3) DESIGNATION OF WQMAS
The program is implemented based on the established environmental laws specifically RA 9275, the Philippine Clean Water Act (CWA) that provides for a comprehensive strategy to address the degradation of our waterbodies. It mandates the Bureau to formulate and implement policies and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders to improve water quality in all parts of the country. It encourages pollution prevention and waste minimization at source and provides for the use of economic incentives and public disclosure to ensure compliance.
The program aims to improve water quality of Priority Rivers and other critical water bodies including lakes and bays through continuous massive clean-up, monitoring of industries and rehabilitation of esteros/rivers through partnership agreements such as the Adopt-an-estero program. Water classification is a very important component of water quality management since the application of effluent standards are dependent on this classification. The classification of waterbodies helps water managers and planners to develop proper water quality management programs and provide the standards to protect aquatic life and human use of specific water bodies. Operationalization of water quality management areas (WQMAs) will also be prioritized.
Disclosure programs such as beachwatch and industrial and industrial ecowatch will be pursued.
Manila Bay, however, is still a serious concern because of its high fecal coliform level. Hence, the Supreme Court issued a continuing mandamus to the DENR, other concerned government agencies and LGUs to clean, rehabilitate and restore Manila Bay and restore its water quality to Class “SB” level that is fit for swimming, skin diving and other forms of contact recreation.
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