Operational Plan For The Manila Bay Coastal Strategy

Manila Bay Environmental Management Project (MBEMP)
Operational Plan for the

Manila Bay Coastal Strategy
(OPMBCS)
Bahagi Ka sa Pagbuo ng Obra Maestra!
December 2005
FINAL VERSION - OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR THE MANILA BAY COASTAL STRATEGY
CONTENTS
Section Page
i. List of Figures …………………………………………………………………… iii

ii. List of Tables …………………………………………………………………… iii
iii. List of Forms …………………………………………………………………… iii
iv. List of Acronyms and Abbreviations ………………………………………… iv
v. Definition of Terms ………………………………………………………….. viii
1.0 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................1-1
2.0 OVER-ALL FRAMEWORK IN RELATION TO THE IDENTIFIED RISKS AND CHALLENGES

IN THE REFINED RISK ASSESSMENT (RRA).............................................................................2-1
3.0 IDENTIFICATION OF ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN ................................................................3-1
4.0 LINKAGES OF ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN WITH THE MBCS AND RRA...........................4-1
5.0 OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR THE MANILA BAY COASTAL STRATEGY (OPMBCS) ...............5-1
OPMBCS BY ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN
Partnership and Governance 5-4

x Strategy/Action Program
x Priority Risks
x Action Plan
Water Pollution 5-34
x Priority Risks
x Action Plan
Over-exploitation of Resources and Degradation of Habitats and Historical, Cultural,
Religious, Archeological and Unique Geological Sites 5-52
x Priority Risks
x Action Plan
Timetable by Issues/Areas of Concern 5-78

OPMBCS Activities by Lead Agencies 5-89
6.0 INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGY .........................................6-1
7.0 FINANCIAL STRATEGY ................................................................................................................7-1

Possible Funding Source by Issues/Areas of Concern
8.0 MONITORING AND EVALUATION STRATEGY...........................................................................8-1
9.0 REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9-1
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LIST OF FIGURES
1.0 Over-all Framework of the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy in relation to the
Refined Risk Assessment ............................................................................................................2-2
2.0 Manila Bay Coastal Strategy and Risk Assessment Linkages towards
the Preparation of the OPMBCS ..................................................................................................4-2
3.0 Flow of Reports .............................................................................................................................8-5
LIST OF TABLES
1.0 Priority Issues/Areas of Concern ................................................................................................3-1
2.0 Linking the Issues/Areas of Concern to the MBCS and RRA ...................................................4-3
3.0 Goals and Objectives of the Identified Issues/Areas of Concern ............................................5-1
4.1 Strategies and Action Programs to Address the Issue of Partnership and Governance in
the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy..................................................................................................5-4
4.2 Priority Risks and Areas of Concern of Partnership and Governance in the
Initial and Refined Risk Assessments in Manila Bay ................................................................5-6
4.3 Action Plan for the Partnership and Governance......................................................................5-7
5.1 Strategies and Action Programs to Address the Issue Water Pollution in the
Manila Bay Coastal Strategy ......................................................................................................5-31
5.2 Priority Risks and Areas of Concern of Water Pollution in the
Initial and Refined Risk Assessments for Manila Bay.............................................................5-34
5.3 Action Plan for the Water Pollution...........................................................................................5-35
6.1 Strategies and Action Programs to Address Issue of Overexploitation of Resources and
Degradation of Habitats and Historical, Cultural, Religious, Archeological and Unique
Geological Sites in the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy ..............................................................5-48
6.2 Priority Risks and Areas of Concern of Overexploitation of Resources and Degradation
of Habitats and Historical, Cultural, Religious, Archeological and Unique Geological
Sites in the Initial and Refined Risk Assessments for Manila Bay .......................................5-49
6.3 Action Plan for Overexploitation of Resources and Degradation of Habitats and
Historical, Cultural, Religious, Archeological and Unique Geological Sites ........................5-50
7.0 Manila Bay Operational Plan Targets by Issues/Areas of Concern .......................................5-74
8.0 Action Plan for the IEC Component ............................................................................................6-2
9.1 Funding Strategy for Water Pollution .........................................................................................7-5
9.2 Funding Strategy for Over-exploitation of Resources and Degradation
of Habitats and Historical, Cultural, Religious, Archeological
and Unique Geological Sites......................................................................................................7-10
9.3 Funding Strategy for Partnership and Governance ................................................................7-25
10.0 Sample Monitoring Sheet .............................................................................................................8-6
LIST OF FORMS
1.0 Physical Accomplishment Report ...............................................................................................8-3
2.0 Financial Monitoring Report ........................................................................................................8-4
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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
ADCOM Advocacy and Communication

AFMA Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act
AO Administrative Order
BFAR Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
BOI Board of Investment
BOO Build Operate Own
BOT Build Operate Transfer
BSWM Bureau of Soils and Water Management
CBFM Community-based Forest Management
CHED Commission on Higher Education
CLUPs Comprehensive Land Use Plans
CMMD Coastal and Marine Management Division
CMMO Coastal and Marine Management Office
CMT Civil Military Training
CPUE Catch Per Unit Effort
CREBA Chamber of Real Estate and Builders Association, Inc.
CSTF Centralized Sewage Treatment Facilities
CWTP Centralized Wastewater Treatment Plant
CWTS Civic Welfare Training service
DA Department of Agriculture
DAO DENR Administrative Order
DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources
DepEd Department of Education
DFA Department of Foreign Affairs
DILG Department of the Interior and Local Government
DLR Department of Land Reform
DND Department of National Defense
DOE Department of Energy
DOH Department of Health
DOJ Department of Justice
DOJ-MOAC Department of Justice-Maritime and Ocean Affairs Center
DOST Department of Science and Technology
DOT Department of Tourism
DOT-PTA Department of Tourism-Philippine Tourism Authority
DOTC Department of Transportation and Communication
DPWH Department of Public Works and Highways
DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development
DTI Department of Trade and Industry
ECC Environmental Compliance Certificate
ECO-CORPS Environmental Conservation through Citizen’s Organized Participation and
Support
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
EMB Environmental Management Bureau
EO Executive Order
ERA Environmental Risk Assessment
ESWM Environmental Solid Waste Management
FAOs Fisheries Administrative Orders
FARMCs Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils
FGDs Focus Groups Discussions
FMB Forest Management Bureau
GAA General Appropriation Act
GEF Global Environment Facility
GOP Government of the Philippines
HLURB Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board
HUDCC Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council
IBP Integrated Bar of the Philippines
ICM Integrated Coastal Management
IEC Information, Education and Communication
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IEMP Integrated Environmental Management Program

IFDMP Integrated Forestry Development and Management Plan
IFMA Integrated Forest Management Agreement
IIMS Integrated Information Management System
IMO International Maritime Organization
IPs Indigenous People
IPRA Indigenous People’s Right Act
IRA Internal Revenue Allocation
IRR Implementing Rules and Regulations
JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency
KBP Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas
LDPs Local Development Plans
LGUs Local Government Units
LLDA Laguna Lake Development Authority
LUC Land Use Committee
LWUA Local Water Utilities Authority
M&E Monitoring and Evaluation
MAO Municipal Agriculture Office
MARINA Maritime Industry Authority
MARPOL 73/78 Marine Pollution-International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution
from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978
MBCS Manila Bay Coastal Strategy
MBEMP Manila Bay Environmental Management Project
MBIN Manila Bay Information Network
MBOP Manila Bay Operational Plan
MCD Municipal Coastal Database
MENRO Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office
MEY Maximum Economic Yield
MFARMCs Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils
MGB Mines and Geosciences Bureau
MHOs Municipal Health Offices
MM Metro Manila
MMDA Metro Manila Development Authority
MOA Memorandum of Agreement
MOAC Maritime and Ocean Affairs Center
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MPDO Municipal Planning Development Office
MRF Materials Recovery Facility
MSY Maximum Sustainable Yield
MTPDP Medium Term of the Philippines Development Plan
MWSS Manila Waterworks and Sewerage System
NAMRIA National Mapping and Resource Information Authority
NAPC National Anti Poverty Commission
NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCCA National Commission on Culture and Arts
NCIP National Commission on Indigenous People
NCR National Capitol Region
NDCC National Disaster Coordinating Council
NEDA National Economic Development Authority
NFARMC National Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council
NFRDI National Fisheries Research and Development Institute
NGAs National Government Agencies
NGOs Non-government Organizations
NHI National Historical Institute
NIA National Irrigation Administration
NIPAS National Integrated Protected Areas System
NMTT Navotas-Malabon-Tullajan-Tinajeros River
NOCOP National Operation Center on Oil Pollution
NPC National Power Corporation
NSTP National Service Training Program
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NSWMC National Solid Waste Management Commission

NWIN National Water Information Network
NWRB National Water Resources Board
ODA Official Development Assistance
OPMBCS Operational Plan for the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy
OPRC Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation
PAs Protected Areas
PAGASA Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration
PAMARISAN Pasig–Marikina–San Juan River
PAO Provincial Agriculture Office
PAR Physical Accomplishment Report
PATLEPAM Philippine Association of Tertiary Level Educational Institution in
Environmental Protection and Management
PAWB Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau
PCAP, Inc. Pollution Control Association of the Philippines, Inc.
PCC Project Coordinating Committee
PCCI Philippine Chambers of Commerce and Industry
PCG Philippine Coast Guard
PCGA Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary
PCMARD Philippine Council for Marine and Aquatic Resources Development
PCRA Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment
PD Presidential Decree
PDF Provincial Development Fund
PENRO Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office
PEPP Philippine Environmental Partnership Program
PEMSEA Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia
PEZA Philippines Economic Zone Authority
PHIVOLCS Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
PIA Philippine Information Agency
PMES Performance Monitoring and Evaluation System
PMO Project Management Office
PMTDP Philippine Medium Term Development Plan
PN Philippine Navy
PNP Philippine National Police
PNRI Philippine Nuclear Research Institute
PPA Philippine Ports Authority
PPA Plans/Programs/Activity
PPDO Provincial Planning and Development Office
PPFP Provincial Physical Framework Plans
PPPs Public-Private Partnerships
PRA Philippine Reclamation Authority, formerly Public Estates Authority (PEA)
PRRC Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission
RA Republic Act
RDs Regional Directors
RDC Regional Development Council
REDs Regional Executive Directors
RPFP Regional Physical Framework Plan
RRA Refined Risk Assessment
SB Sangguniang Bayan
SDS-SEA Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia
SIFMA Socialized Industrial Forestry Management Agreements
SMOs Site Management Offices
SP Sangguniang Panlalawigan
STD Storage, Treatment and Disposal
SW Solid Waste
SWM Solid Waste Management
TBT Tributyltin
TDL Total Discharge Loading
TESDA Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
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THW Toxic and Hazardous Waste

TLRC Technology and Livelihood Resource Center
TWG Technical Working Group
UN United Nations
UNCLOS United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
UNDP United Nations Development Program
UP University of the Philippines
UP-MSI University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute
UP-NHRC University of the Philippines- National Hydrological Research Center
UP-NIGS University of the Philippines-National Institute of Geological Sciences
UWM Unit Work of Measurement
VTS Vessel Traffic Separation
WWTF Wastewater Treatment Facility
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Framework

Refers to the guiding mechanism to effectively communicate the Plan to the different
stakeholders which requires different approaches focusing on environmental ethics,
environmental literacy, and environmental advocacy
Manila Bay Region

Refers to the watershed areas covering the National Capital Region or Metro Manila,
Central Luzon (Region III), and the Southern Tagalog Region (Region IV).
Plan
Refers to the Operational Plan for the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy
Refined Risk Assessment

Refers to the assessment used to determine the significance of risk posed by various
factors emanating from human health and the ecosystem
Stakeholders
Refers to the key players in the implementation of the Plan, which include the
government agencies, private sectors (industries), and the public (communities).
Strategy
Refers to the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The development of the Operational Plan is a transformation of the identified strategies and action
programs in the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy (MBCS) into action plans and programs with estimated
budgets and timeframe. The MBCS is a product of a unified effort of the various stakeholders of the
Manila Bay coastal and watershed areas covering the National Capital Region (NCR) or Metro Manila,
Central Luzon (Region III), and the Southern Tagalog Region (Region IV). According to the Philippine
Environment Monitor 2003, which focused on Water Quality, these three regions are considered
critical and found to have an unsatisfactory (U) rating for water quality. The indiscriminate disposal of
domestic wastewater is the highest contributor to the degradation of water quality in Manila Bay.
Other point sources of pollution are industrial wastewater, and surface run-off from the upland and
agricultural areas. Point sources emit harmful substances directly into a body of water. Non-point
sources such as solid wastes are scattered and deliver pollutants indirectly. Adverse effects of these
pollutants will not only affect human health through the spread of disease-causing agents but water
pollution can also lead to economic losses. Improving the water quality results in improved health,
agricultural productivity, and improved quality of life. Recognizing the need for a guiding document
that clearly spells out the objectives and targets and the different action plans and programs needed
to achieve the desired outcomes, the MBCS has to be translated into action plans and programs
based on the identified priorities. The Operational Plan entails the integration of practical lessons
learned in the course of the implementation of the Manila Bay Environmental Management Project
(MBEMP) with the adoption of relevant national and local strategies and programs.
The Operational Plan for the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy (OPMBCS) is based on the following
premises:
x The development of the Plan is a major component of the Manila Bay Environmental
Management Project (MBEMP).
x The Plan is developed by transforming the identified strategies and action programs in the
Manila Bay Coastal Strategy (MBCS) into action plans and programs for adoption and
implementation by national and local levels of government, communities, NGOs, the private
sector, scientific and research institutions and other stakeholders in the Manila Bay Region.
x The development of the plan used the Manila Bay Refined Risk Assessment Report as input.
The Operational Plan has set of objectives and action plans with measurable targets, timeframe,
budgetary requirements, implementing arrangements – responsible agency/sector/partner, and
enabling policies and laws. It also contains financing strategy, Information-Education-Communication
Plan of Action, and monitoring and evaluation procedures.
The desired outcomes of the OPMBCS are the following;
x Endorsement of the Operational Plan by national and local levels of government, the private
sector, civil society, donors, financial institutions, and international agencies and
organizations;
x Adoption of the OPMBCS by the Regional Development Councils (RDCs) of Regions 3 and 4
and NCR, and National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), for incorporation into the
Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP); and
x Mobilization of funds from national agencies and local government units, the private sector,
NGOs, and external sources (e.g., donor agencies, international financing institutions,
foundations, etc.).
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2.0 OVER-ALL FRAMEWORK OF THE MANILA BAY COASTAL STRATEGY (MBCS) IN

RELATION TO THE IDENTIFIED RISKS AND CHALLENGES IN THE REFINED RISK
ASSESSMENT (RRA)
This operational plan puts into action the Strategies that will address the Risks and Challenges with
the end-in-view of attaining the Goals and Priorities. The Overall Framework of the Manila Bay
Coastal Strategy in relation to Refined Risk Assessment is summarized in Fig. 1.
This framework serves as the guiding principle in the development of the Plan. It starts with the Goals
and Priorities at the top level. These Goals and Priorities were derived from the Vision Statement
developed during the stakeholders’ consultation. The physico-chemical properties of the water were
the stakeholders’ primary concern in order to conserve the bay’s biological resources - its flora and
fauna. With the foreseen ecological soundness of Manila Bay, they also need to have economic
development within the area to uplift their present living conditions without sacrificing their social and
cultural practices. Thus, development of partnership among themselves must be fostered.
However, the attainment of these Goals and Priorities is threatened by Risks and Challenges of all
sorts – both natural and man-made. These are in the second level of the framework. These Risks and
Challenges pose danger to the existence of the bay. Water pollution and solid wastes degrade the
physico-chemical properties of its waters affecting the biological resources of which the people
depend upon for their livelihood. The growing population and the people’s desire for immediate
solution to their needs led to overexploitation of the resources and degradation of the habitats. Added
to these are the natural hazards that endanger the people and the resources as well.
At the lowest level are the Strategies deemed necessary by the stakeholders to arrest the growing
Risks and Challenges. These Strategies cut across all the Risks and Challenges and deemed to
abate further degradation of an important resource that is the Manila Bay. Thus, there is a need to
translate the various objectives and action programs of each strategy into activities that will provide
direction to the implementation of the Manila Bay Environmental Management Project. This is the
substance of the Operational Plan. The extent of implementation of the activities with measurable
outputs and outcome indicators will determine the success in the attainment of the optimum goal.
In response to the Regional Programme on Building Partnerships in Environmental Management for

the Seas of East Asia’s (PEMSEA) goal of developing and implementing a Strategic Environmental
Management Plan at each of the three (3) sub regional areas, the Manila Bay Environmental Project
(MBEMP) was launched in 2000. The MBEMP aims to achieve an acceptable balance between
economic development and environmental management of land-and sea-based practices and
activities that threaten the life support of Manila Bay. The project consists of six (6) components,
namely: Risk Assessment, Response, Compensation/Restoration, Environmental Monitoring,
Capacity Building, and Institutional Arrangements.
The MBEMP developed the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy (MBCS) through consultations with various
stakeholders from the three (3) regions surrounding the Bay: NCR, and Regions 3 and 4. The MBCS
shows the social, economic and environmental aspects of Manila Bay in relation to people’s values,
and threats that damage those values. Likewise, the strategy provides a comprehensive
environmental framework, targeted outcomes and a series of action programs involving the
participation of both national and non-government sectors.
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Figure 1. Overall Framework of the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy in Relation to

Refined Risk Assessment
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The vision crafted by various stakeholders is clearly stated as:
“ Manila Bay- reflective of God’s glory-is a clean, safe, wholesome and

productive ecosystem, a center of socioeconomic development, and a natural
heritage nurtured by genuine Filipino values with regard to better quality of life
for the present and future generations”. 1
The shared vision represents a common understanding, views, and wishes of various stakeholders of
Manila Bay areas. Achieving the vision will take time, strategies and resources to implement a set of
action programs/activities.
The five (5) identified executing strategies to course actions towards realization of said vision are as
follows:
a) Protect human welfare and the ecological. Historical, cultural and economic features of
Manila Bay
b) Mitigate environmental risks that occur as a consequence of human activities in Manila Bay
coastal areas and the surrounding watersheds
c) Develop opportunity areas in Manila Bay in consonance with environmental goals, policies
and plans, thereby striking a balance between economic development and environmental
management
d) Communicate with stakeholders regarding their rights and responsibilities, and issues
concerning the coastal and the marine environment, thereby ensuring their involvement and
active participation in the development and implementation of environmental management
programs
e) Direct the formulation and implementation of policies and institutional mechanisms to achieve
sustainable development in Manila Bay through inter-agency and inter-sectoral partnerships
at national and local levels.
Complementary to the MBCS is the Refined Risk Assessment (RRA), which was developed through a
concerted effort of scientists, academicians, and government technocrats, comprised of a multi-
disciplinary and inter-agency Technical Working Groups (TWG) created by PEMSEA. Environmental
Risk Assessment (ERA) uses scientific and technical assessment of available information to
determine the significance of risk posed by various factors emanating from human health and the
ecosystem. The RRA’s objectives are as follows:
To review the initial risk assessment of Manila Bay in order to determine if there are other new
or additional data, which could be included and to examine the effect of such new or additional
data on the conclusions and recommendations made during the initial risk assessment;
To identify sources of activities that contribute to pollution in the bay;
To evaluate the impacts of pollutants in Manila Bay on human and ecological targets and
identify those pollutants that should be given priority in risk management or remediation
programs;
To recommend measures to reduce or eliminate identified risks of significance to the bay;
To identify data gaps in the refined risk assessment of Manila Bay that need to be addressed
and uncertainties that need to be verified through monitoring and research/studies that
generate primary data; and
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Manila Bay Coastal Strategy. Project Management Office, Manila Bay Environmental Management Project, October 2001
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To strengthen local capability of and collaboration among agencies and institutions that can
play significant roles in the long-term management of Manila Bay.
In preparation of the RRA, both the retrospective and prospective risk assessments were employed.
Retrospective risk assessment determines the extent to which conditions are likely to have caused
adverse effects observed in specific targets. Prospective risk assessment considers the extent to
which current conditions, and/or those likely to pertain to the future due to new developments, would
likely cause harm.
Both the MBCS and the RRA are major sources of information in coming up with the comprehensive
“Operational Plan for the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy” The Plan, categorizing into a short-term,
medium-term and long-term action programs/activities, has its own set of programs/actions/activities,
budgets, implementing arrangements and financial mechanism for its sustainable implementation.
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3.0 IDENTIFICATION OF ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN
Identification of issues was based on the findings of the Refined Risk Assessment (RRA) and in the
identified areas of concern in the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy (MBCS) as shown in Table 1.
Table 1 PRIORITY ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN
Issues/Areas of Concern Reference

PARTNERSHIPS AND GOVERNANCE
1. Absence of integrated Multiple-use conflicts MBCS, RRA
management framework
Limited or sectoral planning

Fragmented or weak institutional arrangements
Lack of coordination among concerned
agencies, and between the national and local
governments
Absence of comprehensive mechanism to
address the negative impacts of development
within the bay region
Limited ICM replication program
2. Lack of awareness and capacity Lack of sense of ownership
Lack of understanding of the values of the bay
and its socioeconomic benefits
Unsustained IEC campaign
Limited environment and resource
management courses within the formal
education system
Viewed primarily as a government responsibility
instead of stakeholders’ responsibility
Lack of political will and commitment
Limited corporate environmental and social
responsibility
Undocumented corporate initiatives
Inadequate application of skills acquired during
training, workshops and seminars
Limited skilled human resources in ICM/CRM
3. Lack of resources Limited public-private partnerships
Limited private sector investments
Limited stakeholders’ involvement
Limited access/understanding of appropriate
technologies/effective approaches for important
interventions
Inefficient/unsustainable financing facilities &
programs
Poor track record on private investment in
environmental infrastructures and services
Unsustained government support
WATER POLLUTION
4. Water quality
a. Water column Coliform RRA, MBCS
Nutrients (phosphate) RRA, MBCS
Pesticides RRA, MBCS
Oil and grease RRA, MBCS
b. Sediment Heavy metals: mercury and copper RRA, MBCS
Heavy metals: lead, zinc, cadmium, chromium RRA, MBCS
Total Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon RRA
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Issues/Areas of Concern Reference

5. Harmful algal blooms Red tide RRA, MBCS
Fish kills RRA, MBCS
6. Solid waste Sources:
Domestic/household MBCS
Commercial and industrial MBCS
Agricultural (animal manure, leaves, hay, etc.) MBCS, RRA
Septage sludge MBCS, RRA
Dredged materials MBCS, RRA
7. Toxic and hazardous waste Industrial waste MBCS, RRA
Hospitals and health-care related MBCS, RRA
8. Soil pollution BSWM
RESOURCES AND HABITATS

9. Over-exploitation of resources Fisheries, Shellfisheries MBCS, RRA
Groundwater MBCS
Biodiversity MBCS
10. Destruction/degradation of Mangroves MBCS, RRA
habitats and ecosystems Mudflats MBCS, RRA
Coral reefs MBCS, RRA
Seagrass beds MBCS, RRA
Beaches/sandy shores MBCS, RRA
Forests and watershed areas MBCS
Other wetlands (e.g., swamps) MBCS
Rivers and lake MBCS
11. Coastal hazards (natural and Flooding MBCS, RRA
man-made) Earthquakes MBCS, RRA
Accidental spills/land based
Typhoons MBCS, RRA
Environmental emergencies (terrorism)
Volcanic eruption MBCS, RRA
Shipping and port operations accidents
12. Sea-level rise Flooding, sedimentation, climate change RRA
13. Changes in shoreline features Uncontrolled development MBCS, RRA
Reclamation MBCS, RRA
Siltation/erosion MBCS, RRA
14. Destruction of historical, Uncontrolled development MBCS
cultural, archaeological and unique Reclamation MBCS
geological sites Pollution (air and water) MBCS
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4.0 LINKAGES OF ISSUES/ AREAS OF CONCERN WITH THE MANILA BAY COASTAL
STRATEGY AND REFINED RISK ASSESSMENT
The identified issues/areas of concerns are matched with the formulated Manila Bay Coastal Strategy
(MBCS), Objectives and Action Programs, and with the Refined Risk Assessment’s (RRA) Action
Plans as shown in Figure 2 and Table 2. Many of these key issues have multiple relationship/link to
the five strategies. These issues are usually related to the resources and socioeconomic development
concerns. However, there are identified specific issues that have corresponding specific strategies
such as natural hazards and geological concerns.
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OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR THE MANILA BAY COASTAL STRATEGY (OPMBCS) FINAL DRAFT VERSION
Figure 2 MANILA BAY COASTAL STRATEGY AND RISK ASSESSMENT LINKAGES

TOWARDS THE MANILA BAY OPERATIONAL PLAN PREPARATION
MANILA BAY COASTAL OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR MANILA BAY REFINED MANILA BAY INITIAL
STRATEGY (MB-CS) MANILA BAY COASTAL RISK ASSESSMENT (MB-RRA) RISK ASSESSMENT (MB-IRA)
STRATEGY (OP-MBCS)
x Provides key and active roles for all x Develops a detailed Operational Plan for x Reviews the initial risk assessment of Manila x Conducts an initial environmental risk
sectors of society within a single the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy, Bay in order to determine if there are other assessment of Manila Bay using available
environmental management framework, identifying actions/programs. Budgets, new or additional data, which could be information to determine the effects of
including central and local government implementing arrangements, and included, and to examine the effect of such factors derived from human activities on
agencies, the private sector, civil society, economic and financial mechanisms for new or additional date on the conclusions human ecological targets in the bay
the academe and local communities, as the sustainable implementation of short and recommendations made during the x Specifically,
well as UN and donor agencies, and (5-year), medium (10-year) and long term initial risk assessment - Evaluates the impacts of various
bilateral and multi-lateral financial (>10 year) Action Plans in the Manila Bay x Identifies sources of and activities that pollutants in the bay on human
institutions Region contribute to pollution in the bay and ecological targets and
x Links economic planning and x Identifies priority issues and a series of x Evaluates the impacts of pollutants in Manila identifies the priority
development programs to environmental goals, targets and measurable indicators Bay on human and ecological targets and environmental concerns
and resource management goals of progress and outcomes for each Action identify those pollutants that should be given - Identifies activities that contribute
x Combines social issues, such as poverty Plan, and delineate a multi-sectoral priority in risk management or remediation to pollution in the bay
alleviation, food security, public health, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting programs - Identifies gaps and uncertainties
gender mainstreaming, education of procedure for assessing achievements x Recommends measures to reduce or that will need more effort in the
youth, and the well-being of marginalized under the Operational Plan eliminate identified risks of significance to refined risk assessment
groups of society, with the rehabilitation x Secures endorsement of the Operational the bay - Makes recommendations for a
and sustainable development of marine Plan by national and local levels of x Identifies data gaps in the refined risk refined risk assessment that is
and coastal resources government, the private sector, civil assessment of Manila Bay that need to be focused on the identified areas of
x Encompasses land – and sea-based society, donors, international financial addressed and uncertainties that need to be concern
human activities which impact on the institutions, and international agencies verified through monitoring and - Identifies agencies and
coastal and marine environment; and and organizations; and research/studies that generate primary data, institutions that can play
x Shifts the financial model from x Submits the Operational Plan to the and significant roles in the refined risk
government-supported environmental Regional Development Council x Strengthens local capability of and assessment and in the long-term
facilities and services to self-sustaining (RDC)/National Economic Development collaboration among agencies and management of the bay, and
investment opportunities for the public Authority (NEDA), for incorporation into institutions that can play significant roles in - Identifies priority concerns to be
and private sectors. the Philippine Medium Term Development the long-term management of Manila Bay addressed under risk
Plan (PMTDP) management
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Table 2 LINKING THE ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN TO MBCS AND REFINED RISK ASSESSMENT
MANILA BAY ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN

COASTRAL OVER-EXPLOITATION OF RESOURCES AND
STRATEGY DEGRADATION OF HABITATS AND HISTORICAL,
WATER POLLUTION PARTNERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS, ARCHEOLOGICAL AND
UNIQUE GEOLOGICAL SITES
Objectives Objectives Objectives
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
PROTECT
Objective 1
Objective 2
MITIGATE
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 3
DEVELOP
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 3
Objective 4
COMMUNICATE
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 3
Objective 4
Objective 5
LEGEND: Direct Link Indirect Link
4-3
LINKING THE ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN TO THE MANILA BAY COASTAL STRATEGY AND REFINED RISK ASSESSMENT
COASTRAL OVER-EXPLOITATION OF RESOURCES AND
STRATEGY DEGRADATION OF HABITATS AND HISTORICAL,
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIRECT
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 3
Objective 4
ON RESOURCES
Action Plan 1
Action Plan 2
ON HABITATS
Action Plan 1
Action Plan 2
Action Plan 3
Action Plan 4
Action Plan 5
ON SHORELINE
CHANGES
Action Plan 1
Action Plan 2
ON BOTTOM
TOPOGRAPHY
Action Plan 1
Action Plan 2
4-4
REFINED RISK OVER-EXPLOITATION OF RESOURCES AND
ASSESSMENT DEGRADATION OF HABITATS AND HISTORICAL,
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON ECOLOGICAL
RISKS
Action Plan 1
Action Plan 2
Action Plan 3
Action Plan 4
Action Plan 5
4-5
REFINED RISK OVER-EXPLOITATION OF RESOURCES AND
ASSESSMENT DEGRADATION OF HABITATS AND HISTORICAL,
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON HUMAN HEALTH
RISKS
Action Plan 1
Action Plan 2
Action Plan 3
Action Plan 4
Action Plan 5
Action Plan 6
Action Plan 7
Action Plan 8
Action Plan 9
Action Plan 10
ON HARMFUL
ALGAL BLOOM
Action Plan 1
Action Plan 2
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5.0 THE OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR MANILA BAY COASTAL STRATEGY (OPMBCS)
In the preparation of the Operational Plan, the identified priority issues are classified under three
major categories: Partnership and Governance; Water Pollution Issues; and, Over-Exploitation of
Resources and Degradation of Habitats and Historical, Cultural, Religious, Archeological and Unique
Geological Sites. Each issue has its own identified goals and specific objectives as summarized in
Table 3.
Table 3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE IDENTIFIED ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN
Issues/Areas of Goals Objectives

Concern
Partnership and Promote partnerships and Objective 1: Develop, adopt and implement
Governance Issues ensure the implementation an integrated land use and sea use plan for
of good environmental the Manila Bay Region by 2012.
governance as means to
achieve the sustainable Objective 2: Establish appropriate
development of the Manila institutional arrangements to oversee,
Bay Region coordinate and guide the implementation of
Manila Bay Coastal Strategy and
Operational Plan by 2007.
Objective 3: Develop, set-up and

operationalize Integrated Coastal Area and
River Basin Management system covering
100% of the Manila Bay Region by 2010.
Objective 4: Create awareness, build

capacity and mobilize at least 50% of the
coastal communities to participate in
activities related to the implementation of
the MBCS by 2010.
Objective 5: Increase to at least 75% the

number of LGUs within the Manila Bay
region implementing development and
investment programs through private sector
and public-private sector partnerships by
2010.
Objective 6: Reduce by 25% the illegal

settlers, establishments and structures along
coast lines by 2010 and prevent future
preoccupation of these shorelines.
Objective 7: Develop and implement a

Natural Hazards Contingency, Preparedness
and Quick-Response System for the Manila
Bay Region by 2008.
Objective 8: Develop and institutionalize a

performance monitoring and evaluation
system for Manila Bay Region by 2007.
5-1

Concern
Water Pollution Protect the waters in Manila Objective 1: Reduce by 50% the
Bay and its tributaries (rivers discharges of raw sewage, septage and
and lake) and ensure that untreated and inadequately treated
they are safe for various wastewater (from commercial, industrial,
uses (e.g., recreation, agricultural, and fisheries/aquaculture) by
source of potable water, 2015.
transportation, irrigation,
fisheries and other living Objective 2: Establish integrated solid
resources) waste management programs in all LGUs
by 2007.
Objective 3: Develop and implement toxic

and hazardous waste management system
by 2008.
Objective 4: Stop sea-dumping of sewage,

industrial sludge, solid waste, and
contaminated dredged materials by 2006.
Objective 5: Stop discharges of operational

waste (oily bilge and ballast water) from
ships and the use of anti-fouling paints with
TBTs and other harmful compounds by
2006.
Objective 6: Activate a bay-wide, multi-

sectoral oil spill prevention and response
program by 2006.
5-2

Concern
Over-Exploitation of Ensure protection, Objective 1: Set-up sustainable institutional

Resources and restoration and sustainable arrangements and management programs
Degradation of development of resources, in all declared Protected Areas (PAs) and
Habitats and Historical, habitats, natural areas, and Critical Habitats in the Manila Bay Region
Cultural, Religious, historical, cultural, religious by 2007.
Archeological and and archeological sites that
Unique Geological are essential in achieving Objective 2: Implement a no net loss policy
Sites the ecological, social, and for existing mangroves, mudflats, beaches
economic well-being of and sandy shores by 2010.
communities and
stakeholders in the Manila Objective 3: Increase by “80%” the forest
Bay Region. cover in the entire Manila Bay watershed
area by 2015.
Objective 4: Formulate and implement a

restoration and maintenance program for
important cultural, historical, religious and
architectural landmarks and archeological
and unique geological sites within the
Manila Bay Region by 2010.
Objective 5: Increase the productivity of

fishery resources within the Manila Bay
Region to attain the maximum sustainable
yield (MSY) by 2020.
Objective 6: Achieve sustainable and

ecologically-sound aquaculture and
mariculture production in Manila Bay by
2015.
Objective 7: Increase coverage of water

supply distribution system by 50% in areas
with unsustainable groundwater extraction
to protect aquifers from contamination and
salt-water intrusion by 2015.
The Operational Plan for Manila Bay Coastal Strategy highlighting the specific plans of activities for
each identified issues and objectives is presented in Tables 4.3 (Page 5-7 Partnerships and
Governance; 5.3 (Page 5-38 Water Pollution) and 6.3 (Page 5-54 Over Exploitation of Resources and
Degradation of Habitats and Historical, Cultural, Religious, Archeological and Unique Geological Sites
5-3
PARTNERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
Table 4.1 Strategies and Action Programs to Address Issue of

Partnerships and Governance in the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy
Quality of life Strategy: Protect
- health Objective 1: Upgrade and maintain the quality of health among the users and beneficiaries of Manila Bay by
- food security providing food security among coastal communities by:
Action Programs:
x Employing the environmental risk assessment process to identify priorities and linkages between
human activities and public health effects;
x Improving the water quality of Manila Bay to a Class SA (shellfisheries, tourism, marine parks and
reserves) water body;
x Providing adequate and safe water supply to urban and rural communities
Integrated management Strategy: Develop
and systematic, holistic Objective 1: A well-defined planning, approval and consultation process for development of coastal and
approach watershed areas of Manila Bay
Action Program: 1
Strategy: Direct
Objective 1: Appropriate institutional mechanisms and arrangements in-place allowing multisectoral
stakeholders to contribute to environmental goals within a strategic framework
Action Programs: 1 and 2
Objective 2: National government effects the implementation of relevant policies, controls and incentives
Action Program: 1
Objective 3: Local governments effectively managing marine and coastal resources within their
administrative jurisdictions
Objective 4: Partnership arrangements serving as the foundation for sustainable development in Manila Bay
Action Programs: 1, 2, 3 and 4
5-4
Strategies and Action Programs to Address Issue of Partnerships and Governance in the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy
Public awareness and Strategy: Communicate
capacity Objective 1: Awareness and understanding of stakeholders of their rights and responsibilities, and priority
issues concerning coastal and marine environment of Manila Bay
Objective 2: Public access to available data/information, including results of research and development
activities, environmental monitoring, and other studies and projects relevant to the development
of Manila Bay
Objective 3: Multisectoral stakeholders as partners in the planning and management of Manila Bay coastal
and watershed areas
Action Programs: 1, 2 and 3
Objective 4: Effective coordination and networking among stakeholders

Objective 5: Stakeholders advocating environmental management in Manila Bay

Shoreline changes Strategy: Protect
(due to siltation and x Institute polices and programs to curb uncontrolled developments, which affect ecosystems, such as,
sedimentation) enforcing guidelines and regulations for road construction, construction sites and forestry to minimize
erosion and sediment input.
Natural Hazards Strategy: Protect
x Minimize impacts of natural hazards by formulating a disaster plan, and building local capacity to deal
with contingencies for natural disasters
5-5
Strategies and Action Programs to Address Issue of Partnerships and Governance in the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy
Multiple and Conflicting Strategy: Develop
uses x Implement integrated socio-economic development and environmental management master plan,
detailing an integrated and land and sea-use zoning scheme for existing and future developments in
the bay area.
Strategy: Mitigate
x Prevent illegal intrusion/encroachment and human settlements along waterways by:
a) relocating informal settlers to less critical upland and lowland sites;
b) providing alternative livelihood opportunities (e.g., tourism and recreation projects; resource
management) for upland and coastal dwellers;
c) formulating, adopting and implementing comprehensive land-and-sea-use plans; and
d) strictly implementing and enforcing policies, laws and regulations pertaining to squatting and
trespassing, and maintenance of ecologically sensitive areas, waterways and critical habitats.
Table 4.2 Priority Areas of Concern and Risks in the Initial and Refined Risk Assessments for Manila Bay
Multiple and Conflicting x conflicting land and sea-use plan
uses x reclamation activities along the shorelines
x uncontrolled development
Other issues x absence of integrated management framework
x lack of awareness and capacity
x lack of resources
5-6
Table 4.3 Action Plan for Partnerships and Governance
Goal: Promote partnerships and ensure the implementation of good environmental governance as means to achieve the sustainable development
of the Manila Bay Region
ESTIMATED
ACTIVITY OUTPUT INDICATOR/ TIME BUDGETARY CONCERNED ENABLING
UNIT OF WORK MEASURE TABLE REQUIREMENT AGENCY POLICIES/LAWS
(In Million Pesos) /INSTITUTION
Objective 1: Develop, adopt and implement an Integrated Land and Sea-use Zoning Plan for the Manila Bay Area by 2012
1. Review and consolidate pertinent information on: Consolidated information 2006 - P3 Lead Agency : - RA 8550: Fisheries
- Corals, mangroves, seagrass beds, mudflats, 2007 DENR Code
swamps, avifauna, Fisheries, shellfishes, (See Issue 2: Profile of each - Public Land Law
seaweeds, Benthos, phytoplanktons, ecosystem/ habitat, Cooperating Agency: - PD 1067: Water
zooplanktons, beaches/sandy shores, foreshore resource/species, and built-up NEDA, LLDA, PAWB, Code
areas, built-up areas, bedrocks areas in the marine, foreshore, NAMRIA, - RA 7586: NIPAS Act
coastal and watershed areas, DILG, LGUs, MMDA, - PD 705: Forestry
maps and charts, and Issue 3- HLURB, PRA, Code
Obj. 3 – institutionalized IIMS) DA, DOT, MBEMP, - Wildlife Act
TWG-IEMP, BFAR, - RA 7160:Local
AFP (Phil. Navy), Government Code
PCG, NGOs, PG- - Local Ordinances
ENRO, UP-MSI, - RA 8371 (IPRA Law)
NCIP, DFA-MOAC - DA-BFAR DAO 01
series of 2004 (DAO
17 as amended)
DAO 2004-24 on
5-7
ESTIMATED
foreshore land
2. Assess and align existing land-use plans (RPFPs, Assessment report for the 2007 P2.5 Lead Agency : LGUs management
PPFPs, CLUPs), various development plans, national and local levels PPDOs (Provincial EO 648
programs & projects and related CRM/ICM efforts Planning and - UNCLOS
at different levels of government Assessment report of existing Development Office)
CLUPs
Note: Use the following as reference. Cooperating Agency:
RPFPs – Regional Physical Framework plans DENR , DA-BFAR,
PPFPs – Provincial PFPs DILG, HLURB,
List of national and local efforts MMDA , NEDA and
and/or development plans, stakeholders
programs and projects
Stakeholders’
consultations/workshops DENR
ICM activities/projects integrated

into LDPs (local development LGUs and NGAs
plans) and MTDP (Medium-Term
Development Plan) conducted
DENR, LLDA, NEDA

(RDS*, LUCs),
LGUs, DILG, MMDA
DA, HLURB, PEA,
PPA, DOT, PRRC,
DLR, other
concerned NGAs,
NAMRIA
5-8
ESTIMATED
3. Amend CLUP guidelines to include sea/water use Amended CLUP guidelines 2006 P5 Lead Agency :
and foreshore uses MBEMP, HLURB,
NEDA, LGUs,
Cooperating Agency:
DENR other
concerned NGAs,
Private Sectors
4. Delineate water boundaries of coastal municipalities Delineation of boundaries of 2006- P0.05 per LGU Lead Agency : DA- - RA 8550: Fisheries
and cities municipal/city waters processed 2008 BFAR & LGUs Code
and validated by NAMRIA RA 7586: NIPAS Act
Cooperating Agency: - Public Land Code
LGUs’ certification on delineation DENR-NAMRIA - PD 1067: Phil. Water
of water boundaries Code
DENR-NAMRIA - RA 8371 (IPRA Law)
LGUs’ municipal/city -DA-BFAR DAO 1
resolution/ordinance passed DILG/LGUs series 2004 (DAO 17
as amended); its IRR
DFA-MOAC is under process
- UNCLOS
5-9
ESTIMATED
5. Develop the integrated land and sea-use zoning Series of stakeholders’ 2006- P7 Lead Agency: DENR
plan for Manila Bay Area consultations/ workshops 2007 & LGUs
conducted (and other
Include: sources)
- Protected Area Zones Proceedings/reports on
o National Parks consultations and workshops DENR, Professional
o NIPAS Zone group
o Sanctuaries Manila Bay Comprehensive Plan
o Ancestral Domain and guidelines on integrated land LUC (DA, DLR, DOJ,
- Rehabilitation/Buffer Zones and sea-use zoning (including DOTC, DILG, DENR,
- Sustainable Fisheries Use Zone user’s fee system, detailed DTI, DPWH, DOST,
- Coastal Tourism, other eco-tourism zones activities for each of the zones, DOT, HUDCC,
- Port and shipping zones and list and roles of concerned NEDA), Phil. Navy,
- Human settlement areas (residential and agencies/sector/stakeholders) PCG, MARINA, PRA,
commercial) developed PPA, HLURB,
- Agricultural and institutional zones NAMRIA, NCIP,
- Industrial zones Corresponding institutional PRRC, Academe,
- Waste management zone (sanitary landfill, arrangement necessary to LLDA, LGUs, MMDA
wastewater and sewerage treatment facilities, implement the integrated land
etc.) and sea-use plan
- Forest zone (production and protection)
5-10
ESTIMATED
6. Harmonize the land use plans (RPFPs, PPFPs and Revised RPFPs, PPFPs and 2008- P0.15 per LGU RPFPs – RDCs for RA 7160
CLUPs) of the municipalities and cities in the Manila CLUPs onwards approval RA 8550
Bay Region to make them consistent with the PPFPs – HLURB for Land Use Code
Integrated Land- and Sea Use Plan. Integrated CLUP and land and approval
sea-use plans CLUPs – LGUs,
Sangguniang Bayan
and Sangguniang
Panlalawigan for
approval
Stakeholders Consultation DENR-MBEMP, LGU
Resolution adopting and LGUs, RDC &

approving the plans HLURB (adopting)
Ordinances adopting the zoning LGUs (adopting)

plan, including incentive-based
instruments
5-11
ESTIMATED
7. Implement Manila Bay Area’s integrated land and sea- Work and financial plan 2007- P5 (for M&E) Lead Agency: - RA 8850: Fisheries
use plan onwards MBEMP/PCC Code
Monitoring and evaluation - RA 7586: NIPAS Act
system Cooperating Agency: - Land Use Code
DENR, EMB, LLDA, - Public Land Code
Institutional arrangements, MGB, NWRB, - PD 1067: Water
including list of agencies and NAMRIA, LGUs, Code
concerned sectors, and the roles DILG,HLURB,
and responsibilities of each HUDCC, NHA,
agency/sector NEDA, DA, BFAR
DOST, PHIVOLCS,
PCMARD, PAGASA
DOTC, PCG, PPA,
MARINA, DPWH
Civil society groups
Private sector,
Academe, FARMCs,
DFA-MOAC and
concerned financing
institutions
5-12
ESTIMATED
Objective 2: Establish appropriate institutional arrangements to oversee, coordinate and guide the implementation of Manila Bay Coastal Strategy and
Operational Plan by 2007.
1. Study/assess existing policies, legislations and Report on institutional 2005 P2.5 Lead Agency : Sustainable
administrative arrangements, review needs and arrangement, which includes: DENR Development for the
objectives, and conduct social/stakeholder analysis analyses of policy, legal, Seas of East Asia
to identify options on institutional arrangements for regulations and organizational, Cooperating Agency: (SDS-SEA)
the management of the Manila Bay Region. stakeholders and social aspects LLDA, PRRC, EMB,
MGB, NWRB, PAWB,
Recommendations on LGUs, DILG, DA,
appropriate institutional DOTC, PCG, PPA,
arrangement and supporting DPWH, DOST, DOT,
legal and financing mechanisms PRA, NHA, HLURB,
HUDCC, NHI, NCCA,
NEDA, DFA-MOAC,
DOH
2. Strengthen Project Coordinating Committee (PCC) Revised DAO (Amending DAO 2005 P0.15 Lead Agency: DENR
as interim body to coordinate the implementation of 2002-33) - MBEMP and PCC
the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy and its Operational
Plan until the Manila Bay Sustainable Development Cooperating
Council is established. Agency/Institution
Concerned Funding
Institutions
3. Formulate and adopt a policy framework declaring Policy Framework 1st Qtr P0.25 Lead Agency: DENR
Manila Bay as “Water Quality Management Area” 2006 - MBEMP and PCC
with a governing board (in accordance with the
provisions of the Clean Water Act).
5-13
ESTIMATED
4. Draft appropriate institutional arrangements and Draft EO/AO/RA 1st Qtr Lead Agency : DENR,
legal mechanism. 2006 MBEMP PCC,
Cooperating Agency:
other concerned
stakeholders
Lead Agency : BEMP

5. Lobby for the approval of the proposed institutional Approved EO/AO/RA 2nd Qtr PCC
arrangements 2006-
4th Qtr
2006
6. Operationalize/implement the approved/appropriate Functional Institutional 2007- Lead Agency : DENR

institutional arrangement (staffing, budgeting) Arrangement implemented onwards
(office, staff, budget) Cooperating Agency:
DBM, Congress,
other concerned
agencies and
funding institutions
5-14
ESTIMATED
UNIT OF WORK MEASURE TABLE REQUIREMENT AGENCY/INSTITUTI- POLICIES/LAWS
(In Million Pesos) ON
Objective 3: Develop, set-up and operationalize Integrated Coastal Area and River Basin Management system covering 100% of the Manila Bay Region by
2010.
1. Develop, implement and promote the Manila Bay- Integrated Coastal and River 2006 P275 Lead Agency : - RA 9275: Clean
Pasig River-Laguna de Bay as a model of integrated Basin Management Model with onwards DENR & MBEMP Water Act
coastal area and river basin management, using strategic management - PD 984:Pollution
ecosystem-based management approach (including framework, with institutional Cooperating Agency: Control Law
classification of Manila Bay and Pasig River). arrangement, workplan and LLDA, PRRC, LGUs, - Sustainable Forest
information management and DPWH, DILG, Management (EO
network system (IIMS, Manila MMDA, NWRB, NIA, 318)
Bay Information Network or DFA-MOAC and - LLDA Law
MBIN) concerned funding - RAMSAR
institutions Convention
No. of LGUs adopting the model - RA 7160 (Local
Gov’t. Code
Manila Bay and Pasig River - RA 8550 (Fisheries
classification Code
5-15
ESTIMATED
2. Conduct the following activities: o Rapid appraisal reports 2006 – P10 Lead Agency : DENR
- rapid appraisal o Criteria for prioritization for 2008 (NCR, R3, R4),
- consultations rehabilitation and
- identification of key areas of concern sustainable development Cooperating Agency:
- classification/re-classification of each river system, o Directives (DAO) for the FMB, DPWH, NWRB,
and classification/ re- LLDA, LGUs, MWSS
- develop/formulate a criteria for prioritization classification of rivers, and concessionaires,
Laguna de Bay & Manila NIA, NPC, DA,
for the enumerated major river systems: Bay, and corresponding MMDA, DILG, LWUA,
a. Pampanga River standards and criteria NEDA, RDCs, PRRC
b. NCR Rivers (Parañaque, Las Piñas, Zapote rivers)
c. Navotas-Malabon-Tullahan-Tenejeros
d. Maragondon River (Cavite)
e. Talisay River (Bataan)
f. Angat Watershed and tributaries/major rivers
g. Pasig-Marikina-San Juan (PAMARISAN) River
h. Pasag River (Sasmuan, Masantol, Macabebe
Pampanga)
i. Pasig-Potrero River (Pampanga)
j. Porac-Gumain River (Pampanga)
k. Imus River (Cavite)
5-16
ESTIMATED
3. Develop the integrated coastal area and o Integrated land and sea-use 2006 - P12 Lead Agency :
river basin management plan and include required plan 2007 DENR (NCR, R3, R4)
institutional arrangements and information network for o Strategic management
the river systems identified in Activity 2. framework and plan, with Cooperating Agency
institutional arrangement, LGUs, FMB, DPWH,
programs and workplan for NWRB, LLDA, MWSS
each river system developed and concessionaires,
o Updated Upper Pampanga NIA, NPC, DA,
River Basin and Angat MMDA, DILG, LWUA,
watershed management NEDA, RDCs, PRRC
plan: integration of
downstream rivers/
tributaries into Angat
Watershed program
developed
o IIMS institutionalized and
MBIN in place
4. Implement the integrated coastal area and river basin No. of river systems with 2007 - (refer to Lead Agency : DENR - RA 9275:Clean
management plan of each river system Institutional arrangements in onwards activities of other (NCR, R3, R4), Water Act
Include: place (e.g., MOA, MOU, etc.) issues) - PD 984: Pollution
- IIMS and Information Network Cooperating Agency: Control Law
- restoration/rehabilitation of habitats and No. of LGUs implementing the FMB, DPWH, - Sustainable Forest
resources integrated coastal area and river LGUs, NWRB, LLDA, Management (EO
- integrated land- and sea-use zoning basin management plan MWSS, 318)
- marine sanctuaries, riverside parks concessionaires, NIA, - LLDA Law
- investment opportunities in environmental Operational IIMS and MBIN NPC, DA, MMDA, - Ramsar Convention
facilities and services DILG, LWUA, NEDA, - UNCLOS
- existing projects RDCs (R4, R3, NCR),
PRRC, EMB, DFA-
MOAC and
concerned funding
institutions
5-17
ESTIMATED
OUTPUT INDICATOR/ TIME BUDGETARY CONCERNED ENABLING
ACTIVITY
UNIT OF WORK MEASURE TABLE REQUIREMENT AGENCY/INSTITUTION POLICIES/LAWS
(In Million Pesos)
5. Set-up and implement ICM in each coastal province, ICM integrated into the local 2006 At Least 2% of Lead Agency : LGUs - RA 9275:Clean
city and municipal government around the Bay area development plans and onwards the 20% Environmental Water Act
programs and annual workplan Development Office - PD 984: Pollution
and budget Fund, specifically Control Law
for ICM, and Cooperating Agency: - Sustainable Forest
EO designating an office [Project other funding DENR, DA-BFAR Management (EO
Management Office (PMO)] as sources and DILG 318)
ICM implementing unit, including - LLDA Law
staff and budget - Ramsar Convention
- RA 8550:
ICM Work and Financial Plan
% or amount of LGU budget

allotted to ICM implementation
ICM Council established in each

LGU
5-18
ESTIMATED
OUTPUT INDICATOR/ TIME BUDGETARY CONCERNED ENABLING
ACTIVITY
(In Million Pesos)
6. Replicate best ICM practices Number of ICM programs 2006- P2.5/LGU/year Lead Agency : LGUs, - RA 7160: Local
replicated and implemented in onwards communities, private Government Code
partnership among LGUs, private sector, civil society ,
sector, civil society groups and concerned groups, DAO on PEPP
communities
Cooperating Agency:
Number of LGUs with integrated DENR, DILG, DA-
waste management implemented BFAR and concerned
in partnership with other sectors funding institutions
Number of LGUs with
habitat/resource restoration and
conservation projects
Number of sanctuaries
established
Number of industries with
voluntary agreements to reduce
pollution discharges
Number of industries with
environmentally and socially
responsible projects
Length of coastlines with
sustainable beach management
program
5-19
ESTIMATED
(In Million Pesos)
Objective 4: Create awareness, build capacity and mobilize at least 50% of the coastal communities to participate in activities related to the implementation of
the MBCS by 2010.
1. Conduct stakeholder analysis and awareness Awareness assessment report 2005- P1.5 Lead Agency: DENR,
assessment of different stakeholders (local prepared 2006 MBEMP PMO, SMOs,
community, school children, local and national
political leaders and functionaries, civil society, Cooperating Agency :
private) consistent with the Advocacy and Member Agencies,
Communications Plan of MBEMP. LGUs, DepEd
2. Update communication plan for the Manila Bay Updated Communication Plan 2005- P1 Lead Agency: DENR,
Coastal Strategy and its Operations Plan 2006 MBEMP TWG
a. Target audience
b. Strategy Cooperating Agency:
c. Programs Member Agencies,
d. Milestones KBP, PIA, LGUs
e. Responsible offices
f. Budgetary requirements
3. Integrate lessons on pollution prevention, waste Special Lessons/Modules on 2005 - P0.15/year Lead Agency :
management as well as the protection of important Manila Bay in: onwards Department of
natural and unique geological areas, historical, - ENR Modules (ECO- Education (DepEd) &
cultural, religious and architectural landmarks in the CORPS and Dalaw Turo) DENR
curriculum of primary, secondary and tertiary - Primary and secondary
schools (focus on Manila Bay), and environmental school curriculum Cooperating Agency :
activities in the NSTP/CWTS. NCCA, LGUs,
DAO Academe, DFA-MOAC
NSTP – National Service Training Program
CWTS – Civic Welfare Training Service MOA among DepEd, CHED,
TESDA, DENR and schools
5-20
ESTIMATED
(In Million Pesos)
Lead Agency: DepEd &
4. Organize and implement activities for school Number of events organized 2006 - P3/year DENR
children/youth, e.g., ecological camps, youth fora, onwards
essay writing, drawing/painting contest, tree Number of participants
planting, coastal and river clean up, slogan and Cooperating Agency :
poster contest to build awareness and mobilize Public and private
participation for the long-term management of schools within the
pollution and the natural/ecological, economic and Manila Bay Region
social values of Manila Bay region Parents-Teachers
Associations
Boy Scouts of the Phil.
And the Girl Scouts of
the Phil.
Private foundations and
donors
5-21
ESTIMATED
(In Million Pesos)
5. Conduct Information, Education, and Communication Number and percent of District 2005 - P0.5/year Lead Agency : MBEMP,
(IEC) and advocacy program for national and local Representatives, Local Chief onwards DENR, LGUs, PIA,
legislators, policy-makers, educators, industries, civil Executives and Sanggunian KBP
society groups, and other stakeholders members oriented on the Manila
Bay Coastal Strategy and related Cooperating Agency:
x Conduct of Manila Bay Summit other Plans concerned agencies,
x Disseminate policy briefs, case studies, and other media, Private Sector,
IEC on: Number of publications and IEC Civil Society groups,
- pollution prevention and waste management (solid materials MWSS
waste, sewage and industrial wastewater, toxic and
hazardous waste) LGUs Speakers Bureau/Pool
- restoration/rehabilitation, protection/conservation organized and trained
and management of habitats, natural values,
historical, cultural, religious and architectural
landmarks, and archaeological and unique
geological sites in Manila Bay region
- aquaculture zones, quota system and appropriate
aquaculture methods and practices and their
benefits
- environmental impacts of unregulated application of
feeds (inappropriate type of feeds, over-use of
feeds)
- impacts of illegal logging and deforestation and
measures to restore forests and mangroves
- impacts of illegal, destructive and unregulated
fishing, and measures to address sustainable
fisheries in Manila Bay region
- tree planting and coastal and river clean-up
activities among schoolchildren, youth,
communities, civic and non-government
organizations, private sector and LGUs
- impacts of over-extraction of groundwater
- water recycling and water use reduction
- international conventions, national laws and
regulations related to protection and management of
the environment, natural resources and historical
and cultural sites
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ESTIMATED
(In Million Pesos)
- the contents of the CLUP, especially among those
involved in processing building permits, housing
permits, business permits, ECCs, etc., as well as
the various enforcement groups (e.g., Bantay Dagat
groups, etc.)
6. Organize and implement community activities (civil Number of events organized 2006 - P0.30/year/LGU Lead Agency :DepEd,
society, industries, and other stakeholders) e.g., onwards DENR, & LGUs
ecological camps, fora, essay writing, Number of participants
drawing/painting contest, tree planting, coastal and - LGUs Cooperating Agency:
river clean up, bird watching, slogan and poster Public and private
contest to build awareness and mobilize participation - Civil society schools within the
for the long-term management of pollution and the - Industries Manila Bay Region
natural/ecological, economic and social values of - Other stakeholders Parents-Teachers
Manila Bay region Associations,
Number of bills / local resolutions And the Girl Scouts of
and ordinances passed that are the Phil.
consistent with the Manila Bay Private foundations and
Coastal Strategy donors
LGUs, Industries
Amount of Provincial
Development Fund (PDF)
allocated for coastal and
watershed management project
in Manila Bay Region
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ESTIMATED
(In Million Pesos)
7. Conduct capacity-building activities, including training Number of training workshops 2006 – P3/year Lead Agency: DENR
workshops and pilot programs on alternative onwards
livelihood, for fisherfolks, aquaculture owners and Number of trainees Cooperating Agency:
operators, farmers, livestock growers, upland dwellers, Number of pilot program Concerned NGAs,
informal settlers, industries, government employees, conducted LGUs, NGOs and other
civil society groups, pollution officers, etc. on civil society groups,
environmentally-sound practices, alternative livelihood private sector, Bantay
programs, environmental monitoring, environmental Dagat, FARMCs &
management, and monitoring and evaluation PCAPI
programs
8. Promote corporate environmental and social Number of companies 2006 - P0.5/year Lead Agency : DENR,
responsibility in the private sector with CSR programs/projects onwards
Cooperating Agency:
Number of companies assisting Concerned NGAs,
in the advocacy of ICM and LGUs, NGOs and other
integrated river basin civil society groups,
management programs and private sector, resort
activities owners and
developers, PCAPI &
PCCI*
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ESTIMATED
(In Million Pesos)
Objective 5: Increase to at least 75% the number of LGUs within the Manila Bay region implementing development and investment programs through Public -
Private Partnerships (PPP) by 2010.
1. Identify, document and disseminate to local Documentation on Lessons 2006 P0.5 Lead Agency : - RA 7160: Local
officials, legislators, key NGAs, GFIs, and other Learned and Best MBEMP, DENR Government Code
stakeholders best practices involving partnership Management Practices - BOT Law
arrangements and experiences (within the Manila Cooperating Agency: - RA 9275: Clean
Bay Region and outside) LGUs, DILG, DTI, Water Act
NGOs/civil society - RA 9003: Ecological
groups, NEDA, DOF, Solid Waste
financing institutions Management Act
- AFMA
- RA 6969:Toxic
PPP guidelines developed 2006 P0.25 Lead Agency: DENR Substances and Haz
2. Develop guidelines on alternative partnership Waste Control Act
arrangements applicable to the Manila Bay Region Cooperating Agency : - DENR AO 2003-14:
for the implementation of environmental investment DILG, DOF, DTI, Creation of the
projects financing institutions, Philippine
NEDA (NCR, Region 3 Environment
and Region 4A) Partnership Program
(PEPP)
Number of LGUs trained/ 2006 – P0.3/LGU Lead Agency: DTI
3. Implement capacity-building programs for national assisted Onwards
government, LGUs and financing institutions to Cooperating Agency:
engage in PPPs and enhance private sector Action plans developed and NEDA, DILG, DENR,
investments in pollution reduction and resource implemented DOF, and LGUs
conservation projects
Number of community
beneficiaries capacitated
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ESTIMATED
(In Million Pesos)
Investment Opportunities 2006 P1 Lead Agency : DENR,

4. Identify environmental investment opportunities and identified NEDA, DOF, DBM,
develop environmental investment GIFs, and key GOCCs
packages/project proposals, and incentives Project proposals prepared
(including appropriate guarantees, user-fee system Cooperating Agency:
and other cost-recovery scheme) to allow private DTI-BOI, LGUs, DILG
investor participation
5. Conduct pre-feasibility studies, willingness-to-pay Pre-feasibility studies developed 2006 P2/project Lead Agency: DENR &
surveys and stakeholder consultations to assess onwards LGUs
viability and include the viable projects in the LGUs’ Willingness-to-pay surveys and
Local Development Plan of the projects for private stakeholder consultation Cooperating Agency:
sector participation. workshops conducted NEDA, DTI, and other
concerned agencies
6. Negotiate and enter into agreements (with 2006 P0.15/year Lead Agency: LGUs,
supporting resolutions and ordinances) with Investors Roundtable (or similar onwards NEDA and DENR
potential partners (local private partners, foreign event to call for Expression of
donors, etc.) as well as financing institutions to Interest and Partnership Cooperating Agency:
develop, finance and implement the environmental Proposals) conducted private sector,
investment projects Partnership Proposals package communities, civil
(from the private sector) society groups,
financing institutions,
Public hearings conducted donor agencies, MWSS
MOAs/MOUs forged
Joint-venture agreements/joint-
venture companies established
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ESTIMATED
(In Million Pesos)
7. Monitor and evaluate compliance to partnership Monitoring and Evaluation 2006 P0.1/project Lead Agency:
commitments (M&E) Report prepared onwards Concerned
implementors
Cooperating Agency :
Financing institutions,
NEDA, & DTI
ESTIMATED
Objective 6: Reduce by 25% the illegal settlements, establishments and structures along coastlines, riverbanks and waterways by 2010 and prevent future
reoccupation of these areas.
1. Conduct inventory and assessment of structures, Inventory and assessment report 2006 P0.5 Lead Agency: - Public Land Code
establishments and illegal settlements along prepared LGUs - Land Use Code
coastlines, riverbanks and waterways. - PD 1067: Water
Cooperating Code
Agency ; DENR,
DILG, LLDA, PCG, - RA 8974: Right-of-
PPA, DA, DOE, Way Act
DOT, DPWH,
NGOs, NHA
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ESTIMATED
2. Develop investment/financial plan on the: Investment and financial plan 2006 P1 Lead Agency:
a. removal/relocation of structures and settlers (legal developed HLURB, GFIs, DTI
and illegal) & LGUs
b. development of relocation of sites and livelihood Cooperating
programs for relocated settlers, and Agency: DENR,
c. rehabilitation and protection of important natural, LLDA, DA, DOT,
social and cultural sites along the coastlines, DILG,NCCA, NHA,
riverbanks and waterways. DSWD, DPWH and
concerned funding
institutions
Number of informal settlers Lead Agency:

3. Implement a program for the relocation of informal relocated P5/LGU/year
settlers living along the coastlines and waterways to 2006 – LGUs
meet the allowable TDLs/reduction targets. Number of kilometers of 2010 (excluding cost of
land acquisition Cooperating
coastlines and waterways Agency: NHA and
cleared of informal settlers for resettlement
site) PAG-IBIG, PNP,
DILG, MMDA,
DENR, HLURB,
DSWD
4. Develop and issue regulations, standards and Administrative Order 2006- P0.5 Lead Agency: LGUs,
guidelines concerning buffer setback zoning in beach 2007 DENR
areas, and allocation of areas for public recreational Standards and guidelines
use, and building of tourism and port facilities. Resolutions and ordinances Cooperating Agency:
Maps on setback zones DILG,HLURB, DOT,
DOTC, PPA, PRA,
Stakeholder consultations NCCA
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ESTIMATED
5. Implement buffer and setback zones along the Resolutions/ordinances 2007 Lead Agency: LGUs
beach/shores in accordance with the Integrated Kand onwards P0.5/year
and Sea Use Plan Annual work and financial plan Cooperating Agency:
This includes the: Monitoring and evaluation DILG, NHA, HUDCC,
x adoption of the action plan and zoning scheme for system HLURB, DENR, DOT,
the beach areas and foreshore areas Buffer/setback zone established DA, DOTC, PPA,
PRA, NCCA, PNP,
x removal/relocation of structures in the zoned area POs
x setting up of protected areas/ sanctuaries for
shorebirds and nesting sites of marine turtles
x setting of appropriate berthing areas for artisanal
fishing boats and jetties for coastal tourism
establishments and industries
ESTIMATED
ACTIVITY OUTPUT INDICATOR/ TIME CONCERNED ENABLING
BUDGETARY
UNIT OF WORK MEASURE TABLE AGENCY/INSTITU- POLICIES/LAWS
REQUIREMENT
TION
(In Million Pesos)
Objective 7: Develop and implement a Natural Hazards Contingency, Preparedness and Quick-Response System for the Manila Bay Region by 2008.
1. Develop natural hazards map and identify risk and Lead Agency:
Natural hazards map developed 2006 P1.5 DENR/MGB, NDCC ( 1974) and
hazard-prone areas (flooding, land subsidence, local disaster
earthquake, faultlines, volcanic eruption, lahar flow, Note: As per MMDA, natural NAMRIA, &
PHILVOLCS coordinating council
flash flood and landslides, forest fires, tsunamis, red hazards map for Metro Manila is
tide, fish kill) already available Local ordinances
Cooperating
Agency: EMB, RA 7160 (Local Govt
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2. Review the National Disaster Coordination Plan, and PAGASA, LLDA, Code)
Assessment Report (with 2006 P0.25 DOST, MMDA,
assess in relation with the needs of the Manila Bay recommendations) prepared
Region BFAR, NCCA,
National Museum,
3. Develop a Natural Hazard Contingency Plan and Hazard Contingency Plan, 2006 P2.5 NDCC, MARINA,
Response System with concerned agencies and Preparedness and Quick- LGUs, DILG, PNP,
sectors Response System developed DSWD, DOTC,
a. Identify the ecosystems, human settlements, PCG, Academe,
and historical, cultural, religious, architectural, DFA-MOAC
archeological and unique geological sites that
are at risk or in hazard-prone areas
b. Identify and develop mitigation measures
c. Develop response system
4. Adopt and implement the contingency plan and Lead Agency:

Contingency Plan and Response 2006- P5 LGUs
response system. System adopted and 2007
implemented
Cooperating
Executive Order/Administrative Agency: DENR,
Order issued MGB, EMB,
No. of MOA among concerned LLDA, DOST,
agencies and sectors adopted PAGASA & other
concerned
Resolutions and ordinances agencies
passed
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ESTIMATED
BUDGETARY
REQUIREMENT
TION
(In Million Pesos)
Objective 8: Develop and institutionalize a performance monitoring and evaluation system for Manila Bay Region by 2007.
1. Develop appropriate monitoring and evaluation Assessment Report prepared 2006- P1 Lead Agency:
system for the Manila Bay Region 2007 MBEMP
a. Review and assess existing monitoring and M&E System developed
evaluation (M&E) programs Cooperating Agency:
b. Incorporate the output of the Pilot Integrated Performance M&E System PCC members
Environmental Monitoring Program (IEMP) and Manual developed
Risk Assessment including performance
indicators/standards
c. Delineate and clearly define roles and
responsibilities of LGUs, NGAs, private sectors,
communities in the monitoring and evaluation of
programs/projects/activities in Manila Bay
2. Institutionalize the M&E system developed. No. of MOAs created and signed 2006 P0.5 Lead Agency:
among agencies/ institutions onwards MBEMP
adopting the M&E system
developed Cooperating Agency:
PCC members
Resolutions and ordinances
passed
3. Institutionalize the IIMS and MBIN Accessible and functional IIMS 2005- P0.5/year Lead Agency : All
and MBIN onwards MBIN member
- Hardware purchased Note: Provision agencies
- Manpower of budget/
- Database updated counterpart funds Cooperating Agency :
to all agencies PCC members
involved
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ESTIMATED
BUDGETARY
REQUIREMENT
TION
(In Million Pesos)
4. Conduct training on capacity-building of Number of stakeholders 2006- P0.05/training Lead agency:

stakeholders (LGUs, communities, national capacitated onwards MBEMP
government agencies, etc.) on M&E; IIMS
No. of Stakeholders’ training on Cooperating Agency:
M&E and IIMS conducted PCC members
5. Mobilize communities (including indigenous peoples, No. of communities mobilized 2006- P0.15/LGU Lead Agency: LGUs
women, and other vulnerable sectors) and other onwards & NGOs
stakeholders for data generation, monitoring, law
enforcement, etc. Cooperating Agency:
LGUs,,PCC
members
6. Develop voluntary agreements (e.g., self-regulation, No. of adopted/created/signed 2006- P0.15/year Lead Agency: LGUs
disclosure, etc.) with industries, hospitals, MOAs onwards
commercial and tourism enterprises operating in the Cooperating Agency:
Manila Bay area PCCI, private sector,
DOH, DTI, DENR,
DOT
7. Assist industries towards implementation of No. of industries assisted with 2006 P0.15/year Lead Agency: DENR
Environmental Management System (EMS) and EMS and pollution prevention onwards
pollution prevention programs through Phil programs Cooperating
Environment Partnership Program (PEPP) Agencies: LGUs,
PCC members, PCCI,
MAP, private sector
5-32
ESTIMATED
BUDGETARY
REQUIREMENT
TION
(In Million Pesos)
8. Implement the Eco-watch and Baywatch programs Number of ecowatch and 2005 P0.5/year Lead Agency :
as monitoring and incentives programs (including baywatch ratings issued onwards Concerned
regular fora, web-based and public consultations) implementers
No. of electronic-group
organized (ex. Yahoo groups) Cooperating Agency:
LGUs, PCC
No. of Public fora conducted members, DOT,
PCG, MARINA
Round table/square table
discussion etc. conducted
Manila Bay “tool box” installed in

the webpage
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WATER POLLUTION
Table 5.1 Strategies and Action Programs to Address Water Pollution in the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy
Issues/Areas of Concern
Quality of life Strategy: Protect
- health Objective 1: Upgrade and maintain the quality of health among the users and beneficiaries of Manila Bay by
- food security providing food security among coastal communities by:
Action Programs:
1. Employing the environmental risk assessment process to identify priorities and linkages between
human activities and public health effects;
2. Improving the water quality of Manila Bay to a Class SA (shellfisheries, tourism, marine parks and
reserves) water body; and,
3. Providing adequate and safe water supply to urban and rural communities.
Sea-based sources of Strategy: Mitigate
pollution Objective 1: Management of sea-based activities that cause damage to the marine environment
Action Programs:
1. Prevent operational and accidental pollution from shipping and port activities in Manila Bay by:
x Instituting a navigational safety and traffic management system;
x Integrating coastal navigational routes into land-and-sea-use zonation plans;
x Requiring the use of environment-friendly anti-fouling compounds on ship hulls and marine
equipment, and monitoring the tributyltin content of anti-foulants;
x Establishing oil and chemical response systems, and strengthening cooperative arrangements with
the private industries and communities for monitoring and controlling extensive damage to coastal
and marine resources resulting from operational and accidental spills and discharges;
x Establishing shore reception facilities, and ensuring appropriate equipment are in place on vessels
and in terminals and ports;
x Formulating and implementing guidelines and auditing systems for port and terminal operations;
and
x Applying appropriate technologies and processes to prevent and monitor the intrusion of all forms
of alien and invading species via ballast water.
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2. Manage dredging and reclamation activities by:
x Formulating guidelines and means of enforcing rules for dredging and reclamation operations, with
consideration to the impacts on resource values, human health and the land-and-sea-use zoning
system; and
x Assessing environmental risks of dredging and land reclamation within the context of ecosystem
management and public benefit.
3. Control ocean dumping by:
x Defining the carrying capacity of Manila Bay as a potential site for ocean dumping of wastes and
other matter, in accordance with the London Convention; and
x Formulating implementing rules and monitoring and enforcement mechanisms to prevent
uncontrolled ocean dumping of wastes and other matter in Manila Bay, in accordance with the
London Convention.
4. Counter improper aquaculture practices by:
x Identifying areas for near- and off-shore aquaculture and mariculture activities, and integrating
these areas into land-and-sea-use plans; and
x Formulating regulatory and economic instruments to ensure appropriate aquaculture and
mariculture production in relation to sustainability, carrying capacity of Manila Bay, and tradeoffs
with other uses of the Bay.
Land-based sources of Strategy: Mitigate
pollution Objective 2: Reduction of adverse impacts from land-based activities
Action Programs:
1. Mitigate and manage direct and indirect discharges of contaminants to water, air and land by:
x Setting agreed targets for the reduction of:
- Emissions of major air pollutants;
- Wastewater discharges and contaminant loadings (pathogens, sediment, nutrients,
pesticides, persistent organic pollutants, oil and grease, heavy metals, and other toxic and
hazardous materials); and,
- Solid waste generation .
x Formulating and implementing comprehensive waste management programs, including provisions
(regulations and economic instruments) for the development of facilities for the collection,
recycling, processing and safe disposal of:
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- Wastewater from industrial and municipal sources;
- Solid waste;
- Toxic and hazardous waste; and,
- Agricultural (e.g., poultry and livestock) wastes.
x Setting up an integrated system to address stormwater and runoff from urban, industrial and
agricultural areas and rivers; and
x Controlling harmful air emissions from mobile and stationary sources.
2. Control the indiscriminate use of pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals by:
x Enforcing the Toxic and Hazardous Waste Act (RA 6969) and formulating policies on pesticides,
herbicide and fertilizer use, including the setting of targets to reduce and ultimately phase-out the
use of these chemicals;
x Implementing the integrated pest management approach in agricultural production, and adopting
alternative technologies like organic farming and planting of insect repellent trees; and
x Building understanding and capacity in the proper application and management of pesticides,
including the management of used packaging and containers and residual pesticides.
Lack of awareness Strategy: Communicate
Objectives: (with specific action programs)
1. Awareness and understanding of stakeholders of their rights and responsibilities, and priority issues
concerning coastal and marine environment of Manila Bay
2. Public access to available information, including results of research and development activities,
environmental monitoring, and other studies and projects relevant to the development of Manila Bay
3. Multisectoral stakeholders as partners in the planning and management of Manila Bay coastal and
watershed areas
4. Effective coordination and networking among stakeholders
5. Stakeholders advocating environmental management in Manila Bay
Action Programs:
Institutionalize IEC campaigns, such as: Kontra Kalat sa Dagat (Bataan): Bawas Basura Project and
Kalingain, Sagipin at Linisin ang Ilog at Kapaligiran Natin (Malabon); and Clean and Green
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Table 5.2 Priority Risks and Areas of Concern of Water Pollution in the
Initial and Refined Risk Assessments for Manila Bay
Water column x Coliforms
x Nutrients (phosphates)
x Pesticides (e.g., heptachlor)
x Oil and grease
Sediments x Heavy metals (Mercury, Copper)

x Pesticides
x Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs )
Tissue (fish and shellfish) x Coliforms

x Heavy metals
x Pesticides
x Toxic algal blooms
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Table 5.3 Action Plan for the Water Pollution
GOAL: Protect the waters in Manila Bay and its tributaries (rivers and lakes) and ensure that they are safe for various uses (e.g., recreation,
irrigation, transportation, fisheries and other living resources, source of potable water).
OUTPUT INDICATOR/ ESTIMATED CONCERNED

UNIT OF WORK TIME BUDGETARY AGENCY/INSTITUTION
ACTIVITY MEASURE REQUIREMENT ENABLING POLICIES/LAWS
TABLE
(In Million Pesos)
Objective 1: Reduce by 50% the discharges of raw sewage, septage and untreated and inadequately treated wastewater (i.e. commercial, industrial,
agricultural, and fisheries/aquaculture) by 2015.
1. Conduct study to Study on point 2006- P2.5 per LGU / Lead Agency : DENR - RA 9275 :Clean Water
(a) identify point sources and determine total discharge loading sources, and pollution 2007 P7M for MM - EMB (wastewater) Act
(TDL) of raw sewage and other key parameters from loadings - PD 984: Pollution Control
domestic sources; Cooperating Agency : Law
(b) determine pollution loadings from fisheries and aquaculture Updated Database/ LGUs, DA, BFAR, - PD 856: Sanitation Code
and from farmlands & livestock industries; and, Integrated Information PRRC, MWSS* of the Phil.
(c) determine pollution loadings from manufacturing industries Management System (domestic source), - RA 6541: Building Code
and commercial establishments, into the following river (IIMS) concessionaires - PD 1586 : EIS System
systems: LLDA, DOH, DOST, - RA 6969: Toxic
PCAP, Inc. MMDA, Substances and
a. Pampanga River DFA-MOAC, LWUA Hazardous Waste
b. NCR Rivers (Parañaque, Las Piñas, Zapote rivers) and Water Districts Control Act
c. Navotas-Malabon-Tullahan-Tenejeros (WDs) - MMDA Ordinance
d. Maragondon River (Cavite) - RA 7279: Devt and
e. Talisay River (Bataan) Housing Act
f. Angat Watershed and tributaries/major rivers - PD 1067: Water Code of
g. Pasig-Marikina-San Juan (PAMARISAN) River the Phils
h. Pasag River (Sasmuan, Masantol, Macabebe Pampanga) - Municipal/City Ordinances
i. Pasig-Potrero River (Pampanga) - RA 4850
j. Porac-Gumain River (Pampanga) - EO 927
k. Imus River (Cavite) - UNCLOS
- PD 198 (Provincial Water
Utilities Act of 1973)
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TABLE
(In Million Pesos)
2. Establish time-bound pollution-reduction targets for identified Report with the targets 2006- Lead Agency : - RA 9275 :Clean Water
major point sources in the identified river systems. for each identified 2007 DENR- EMB Act
major point source - PD 984: Pollution Control
Cooperating Agency: Law
LGUs, DA, BFAR, - PD 856: Sanitation Code
PRRC, MWSS and of the Phil.
concessionaires, - RA 6541: Building Code
LLDA, DOH, DOST - PD 1586 : EIS System
- RA 6969: Toxic
Substances and
3. Enforce the ordinances on the installation and maintenance of Adequate septic tanks 2006- P 0.5 Lead Agency:
Hazardous Waste
adequate septic tanks on target households along the major river installed and 2007 LGUs, City and
Control Act
systems and all other areas directly or indirectly draining sewage maintained by target Municipal
- MMDA Ordinance
to Manila Bay. households Engineering Office,
- RA 7279: Development
Cooperating Agency:
and Housing Act
MWSS and
- PD 1067: Water Code of
concessionaires,
the Phils
DENR, EMB, DOH,
- Municipal/City Ordinances
Homeowners,
- RA 4850
Municipal Health
- EO 927
Offices (MHOs)
- UNCLOS
- PD 198 (Provincial Water
4. Implement a pilot project on sewerage system in the Sewerage system 2006 – P500 Lead Agency : Utilities Act of 1973)
Parañaque, Las Piñas and Zapote river system. installed 2007 MWSS, Maynilad,
Cooperating Agency:
DENR, LLDA, LGUs,
MMDA, DPWH
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TABLE
(In Million Pesos)
Investment Plan;
5. (a) Prepare/update/implement investment plan/master plan for the 2006 P5 per LGU Lead agency : LGUs,
establishment of sewerage systems/sewerage treatment plants Updated strategy/ MWSS, LWUA &
(STPs) for the priority point sources in the other major rivers to master plan (for WDs
meet the allowable TDL/reduction targets by 2015 MWSS-covered
areas); Cooperating Agency :
(b) prepare & implement Investment Plan for common waste Action Plan 2006 DENR, EMB, DA,
water treatment facilities (WWTF) in key industrial areas and HUDCC/HLURB,
economic zones PEZA, LGUs, MMDA
Operating sewerage
6.Construct sewerage systems and centralized sewage treatment system and CSTF 2006 – P500 per Lead Agency :LGUs, PD 198 (Provincial Water
facilities (CSTF) in priority areas, including subdivisions and 2015 target area LWUA & WDs Utilities Act of 1973)
housing projects, based on the reduction targets and investment
plan Cooperating Agency:
DENR, EMB, LLDA,
- monitor the implementation of MWSS programs/ concessionaire MWSS and
projects; and Concessionaires,
DOH, Land
- Leverage LGUs, private sector investment, national government developers, CREBA
and local and external financing sources and/or access to Manila
Bay Fund
A.O. on targets,
7. Develop guidelines, criteria, and standards for collection, guidelines, criteria, 2006 P0.5 Lead Agency : DA-
treatment, recycling, and disposal of agricultural and standards BFAR
aquaculture wastes
Cooperating Agency:
DENR, EMB, LGUs
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ACTIVITY OUTPUT INDICATOR/ TIME ESTIMATED CONCERNED ENABLING POLICIES/LAWS

UNIT OF WORK TABLE BUDGETARY AGENCY/INSTITU
MEASURE REQUIREMENT -TION
(In Million Pesos)
Objective 2: Establish integrated solid waste management plans and programs in all LGUs by 2007.
1. Reconstitute, strengthen and build capacity of functional solid Reconstituted and/or 2006 P3 Lead Agency: - RA 9003 : Ecological Solid
waste management (SWM) Boards and Brgy. Solid Waste strengthened LGUs Waste Management Act
Committees to prepare 10-year SWM Plan functional SWM - RA 6969 : Toxic and
Boards/Committees Cooperating Hazardous Waste
Agency: DENR- Management Act
10-Year SWM Plans P30 EMB, DILG, - RA 7160 : Local Govt Code
NSWMC - PD 1586 : EIS System
2. Develop a Waste Management Plan for Manila Bay Region Investment plan and 2006 P10 Lead Agency :
and Investment Plan for SWM systems (collection, transport, action/workplan LGUs & NSWMC
disposal, segregation, recycling, and composting) in major
LGUs (cities and municipalities) Cooperating
- at least 1 per city/cluster of municipalities for each province Agency: MMDA,
- get support of key NGAs, GFIs, IFIs, and other donor DILG, DENR,
agencies EMB, NGOs,
DOH, BOI,
NEDA, DepEd
3. Convert existing open dumpsites into “controlled dumpsites” Controlled dumpsites 2006 P10 per site Lead Agency:
established LGUs
Cooperating
Agency: DENR,
EMB, DILG,
NSWMC, DOH
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(In Million Pesos)
4. Implement the 10-year SWM Plan Lead Agency :

4.a. Establish and implement waste reduction, storage, collection, Integrated Solid 2006 P50 per site LGUs
transport, disposal and treatment system for SW from waste management onwards (for initial
household, commercial and industrial establishments system established implementation) Cooperating
Agency: EMB,
DENR, MGB,
DILG, NSWMC,
DOH
4.b. Construct MRFs (for sorting and recycling) and composting Operating Materials 2006 P 1.5 per MRF Lead Agency
facilities based on Investment Plan Recovery Facilities onwards per site :LGUs
and composting
facilities Cooperating
Agency: EMB,
DENR, MGB,
DILG, NSWMC
4.c. Construct sanitary landfill for the disposal of residual waste. Operating sanitary 2007 P 75 per hectare Lead Agency :
landfill onwards (including land) LGUs
Cooperating
Agency: EMB,
DENR, MGB,
NSWMC
4.d Develop strategic partnership and leverage LGUs, private Strategic partnership Lead Agency
sector investment, national government and local and developed LGUs
external financing sources and/or access to Manila Bay Fund
Cooperating
Agency: EMB,
DENR, DILG,
NSWMC, and
funding sources
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(In Million Pesos)
5. Prohibit the operation of open dumpsites Cases filed and 2006 Lead Agency:
resolved P0.5 LGUs
Cooperating
Agency: DENR,
EMB*,MGB,
DILG, NSWMC,
DOJ, IBP

(In Million Pesos)
Objective 3: Develop and implement toxic and hazardous waste management system by 2008.
1. Mandatory registration of: Updated registration 2006 P1.0 Lead Agency - RA 6969: Toxic
a. all hazardous waste generators database/IIMS onwards EMB - DENR Substances and Hazardous
b. importation and use of new chemicals, and update database Waste Management Act
on sources, volume of waste generated by type Cooperating - Basel Convention
Agency: - DENR DAO 01-2004 (?)
LGUs, PEZA, - UNCLOS
THW generators,
chemical
industries,
Inter-agency
Technical
Advisory
Council, DOH,
PNRI, DFA-
MOAC, DOF-
Bureau of
Customs
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(In Million Pesos)
2. Update the existing feasibility studies and implement Investment Plan for 2006 P10 Lead Agency:
investment plan for an integrated toxic and hazardous waste an integrated toxic EMB - DENR
(THW) management system (collection, transport, recycling, and hazardous waste
and treatment of hazardous waste and proper disposal of management system Cooperating
treated hazardous wastes). Agency: LGUs,
- in special economic zones PEZA,
- in key industrial areas Inter-agency
- healthcare wastes Technical
Advisory Council,
NSWMC, DOH,
DFA-MOAC
3. Implement the integrated storage, treatment, and disposal 2006 Lead Agency :
(STD) plan onwards EMB - DENR
3.a. Construct and operate a THW management facility (including Operating Integrated P2,300
collection, transport, recycling, treatment and proper disposal) STD system Cooperating
Agency :LGUs,
PEZA, DOST,
DOH, NSWMC
3.b. Require all generators to use the THW management facilities 2006 Lead Agency:
(integrated STD) – part of Environment Compliance Compliance to ECC onwards EMB - DENR
Certificate (ECC) Monitoring system for
ECC compliance Cooperating
3.c. Require all importers/exporters of THW to secure permit/ Agency : PNRI,
clearance from EMB DOST LGUs,
PEZA, THW
generators
4. Implement segregation of healthcare/hospital/toxic/hazardous Number of hospital 2006 P 0.5 per year Lead Agency:
wastes and prevent mixing with municipal solid waste. and medical onwards per LGU DOH, DENR
institutions, and other NSWMC,
T&H waste
generators with Cooperating
compliance Agency: LGUs,
EMB, DENR,
Cases filed and MGB, DILG,
resolved DOH, DOJ, IBP
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(In Million Pesos)
Objective 4: Stop sea-dumping of sewage, industrial sludge, solid waste, and contaminated dredged materials in Manila Bay by 2006.
2006 Lead Agency:

1. Identify sea dumping activities (e.g. dredged materials, septage Report (list, analysis) P0.5 PCG -London Convention (LC72)
sludge, solid waste, toxic & hazardous waste, etc.). - PD 979: Marine Pollution
Cooperating Decree (revising PD 600)
Agency: - UNCLOS
MARINA, DFA-
MOAC
2006
2. Identify companies with dumping permits. List Lead Agency :
PCG
Cooperating
Agency :
MARINA
Lead Agency:
3. Identify, develop and implement guidelines on alternative land- Report 2006 P1.5 DENR-EMB
based disposal sites, treatment and disposal methods. Guidelines
Cooperating
Agency :
PCG, MARINA
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(In Million Pesos)
4. Issue and enforce moratorium on sea dumping and prohibit Administrative Order Dec P2.5 Lead Agency :
future dumping (A.O.) 2005 PCG
- formulate implementing rules and regulation (IRR)
- draft and issue A.O. Cooperating
Agency : EMB,
DPWH, MWSS,
MMDA, LLDA,
BFAR, DFA-
MOAC
5. Revoke licenses and permits for sea dumping of sewage, List of revoked 2006 Lead Agency:
industrial sludge, solid waste and contaminated dredged licenses and permits PCG
materials
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(In Million Pesos)
Objective 5: Stop discharges of operational waste (e.g., oily bilge and ballast water) from ships (cargo, passenger, tankers, fishing boats/ships, etc.) and the
use of anti-fouling paints with TBTs and other harmful compounds by 2006.
1. Estimate the volume of discharges by type of waste and source Inventory: waste – 2005- P2.5 Lead Agency : - PD 979 (Marine Pollution
volume, type and 2006 PPA Decree (revising PD 600)
source - RA 6969 : Toxic
Database/IIMS Cooperating Substances and
Agency : Hazardous Waste
MARINA, DENR, Management Act
EMB, Shipping - MARPOL Convention
Industry (73/78)
Associations, - BASEL Convention
PCG, PCGA, - Shipping Standards (to be
Phil. Fisheries researched for complete
Development title)
Authority, DFA- - UNCLOS
MOAC
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MEASURE REQUIREMENT TION
(In Million Pesos)
2. Construct/install shore reception facilities in major ports (e.g., Operating shore 2006 P25/port Lead Agency:
PPA ports, Navotas fish port, Cavite ports, Bataan ports, public reception facilities onwards PPA
private ports) as part of the masterplan
Cooperating
Agency:
MARINA, BFAR,
NEDA,
Phil. Fisheries
Dev’t Authority
3. Identify environment-friendly paints and anti-fouling chemicals List of environment- 2005- Lead Agency:
for all ships and boats friendly paints and 2006 DENR/EMB
acceptable anti-
fouling chemicals Cooperating
Agency:
PPA, PCG,
MARINA*,
DOST, Phil.
Fisheries
Development
Authority, DFA-
MOAC
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MEASURE REQUIREMENTS -TION
(In Million Pesos)
Lead Agency :
4. Implement guidelines on the following: A.O. and guidelines 2005- P0.5 PCG & MARINA - PD 979 (Marine Pollution
(a) discharges of operational waste from ships 2006 Decree (revising PD 600)
(b) use of harmful paints and anti-fouling chemicals Cooperating - RA 6969 : Toxic
Agency : PPA, Substances and
DENR, EMB, Hazardous Waste
Phil. Fisheries Management Act
Dev’t Authority, - MARPOL Convention
DFA-MOAC (73/78)
- BASEL Convention
- Shipping Standards (to be
5. Develop and implement “Port Safety and Environmental Manual 2005- P1.5 Lead Agency : researched for complete
Management System” Implementing 2006 PPA & PCG title)
guidelines - UNCLOS
Cooperating
Agency: ISPS Code
MARINA, Fish Int’l Safety Management
Port Authority, Code
Phil. Fisheries Nat’l Safety Management
Dev’t Authority, Code
DFA-MOAC Fisheries Code
- Standard for Training
Certification and
Watchkeeping
(check with IMO)
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(In Million Pesos)
Objective 6: Activate a bay-wide, multi-sectoral oil spill prevention and response program by 2006.
1. Finalize and adopt the “Manila Bay Oil Spill Contingency Plan” Manila Bay Oil Spill 2005 P0.7 Lead Agency: -Marine Pollution Law
Contingency Plan DOTC, PCG (MARPOL)
MOA -OPRC’90 (Oil Pollution
Cooperating Preparedness, Response
Agency : PPA, and Cooperation) to be
MARINA, DENR, ratified
EMB, DND, other - PD 602: Creation of
agencies National Operations Center
represented by for Oil Pollution (NOCOP)
TWG, -UNCLOS
petroleum
companies, DFA-
MOAC
2. Implement the ‘Masterplan for Maritime Safety’ and put in place navigational aids and 2005 P2.5 Lead Agency :
navigational aids and vessel traffic separation (VTS) scheme vessel traffic PCG
separation (VTS)
scheme Cooperating
Agency : DOTC,
DENR, PPA,
DFA-MOAC
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(In Million Pesos)
3. Pilot test Manila Bay Oil Spill Contingency Plan Oil spill emergency 2006 P0.5 Lead Agency :
drills PCG
Cooperating
Agency : DENR,
EMB, DOTC,
LGUs, shipping
companies,
petroleum
companies,
DND, other
signatories of the
MOA, DFA-
MOAC
4. Promote ratification of the Convention on Oil Pollution OPRC ratified 2006 P2.5 Lead Agency :
Preparedness, Response and Cooperation (OPRC) (Senate/House bills) DOTC, PCG
Cooperating
Agency : DENR,
DFA-MOAC
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OVER-EXPLOITATION OF RESOURCES AND DEGRADATION OF HABITATS AND HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS,

ARCHEOLOGICAL AND UNIQUE GEOLOGICAL SITES
Table 6.1 Strategies and Action Programs to Address the Issue of Over-Exploitation of Resources and
Degradation of Habitats and Historical, Cultural, Religious, Archaeological and
Unique Geological Sites in the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy
Overexploitation of Strategy: Protect
Resources x Implement holistic resource management to address over-extraction of resources and destruction and
conversion of habitats by applying an ecosystem management approach to all development projects
x Upgrade and maintain the quality of health among the users and beneficiaries of Manila Bay by providing
food security among coastal communities through fair and equitable access to adequate and safe supply
of fish and seafood.
Habitat degradation Strategy: Protect
x Mangroves x Protect and conserve biological diversity by establishing protected areas for critical habitats, and
x Mudflats providing buffer zones around these areas and organizing community-based management of coastal
x Soft bottoms habitats of Bay-wide significance
x Coral reefs
x Seagrass beds Strategy: Mitigate
x Manage dredging and reclamation activities by (a) formulating guidelines and means of enforcing rules
for dredging and reclamation activities, with consideration to the impacts on resource values, human
health and the land-and-sea-use zoning system; and (b) assessing environmental risks of dredging and
land reclamation within the context of ecosystem management and public benefit.
Invading species Strategy: Mitigate
x Apply appropriate technologies and processes to prevent and monitor the intrusion of all forms of alien
and invading species via ballast water.
Multiple and Conflicting Strategy: Mitigate
uses x Prevent illegal intrusion/encroachment and human settlements along waterways by providing tenurial
and resource-use instruments to primary users (i.e., upland communities in watershed areas; coastal
communities in coastal and marine areas), in order to sustain productivity of critical resources, and
prevent destructive, illegal and conflicting use of resources
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Table 6.1 Strategies and Action Programs to Address the Issue of Over-Exploitation of Resources and
Degradation of Habitats and Historical, Cultural, Religious, Archaeological and
Unique Geological Sites in the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy
Shoreline changes x degradation of shoreline areas caused primarily by reclamation activities, continuous conversion and
sedimentation
x shallowing of the Bay
x sea level rise due to land subsidence caused by over-extraction of groundwater
salt water intrusion due to over-extraction of groundwater
Shoreline changes and Strategy: Mitigate
sea level rise x Manage dredging and reclamation activities
(due to over-extraction of
groundwater) Strategy: Protect
Provide adequate and safe water supply to urban and rural communities
Shoreline changes Strategy: Protect
(due to siltation and Institute polices and programs to curb uncontrolled developments, which affect ecosystems, such as, enforcing
sedimentation) guidelines and regulations for road construction, construction sites and forestry to minimize erosion and
sediment input.
Table 6.2 Priority Areas of Concern and Risks in the Initial and Refined Risk Assessments for Manila Bay
Habitats x mangroves
x corals
x seagrass beds
x benthic
Resources x over-fishing
x change in dominant composition
x disappearance of the windowpane oyster
x contaminated fish and shellfish (with coliform, heavy metals and pesticides)
x algal biotoxins
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Table 6.3 Action Plan for the Over-Exploitation of Resources and Degradation of Habitats and Historical, Cultural,
Religious, Archeological and Unique Geological Sites
Goal: Ensure protection, restoration and sustainable development of resources, habitats, natural areas, and historical, cultural, religious and
archeological sites that are essential in achieving the ecological, social, and economic well-being of communities and stakeholders
in the Manila Bay region.
ESTIMATED
UNIT WORK OF TABLE REQUIREMENT AGENCY/INSTITU- POLICIES/LAWS
MEASURE (In Million Pesos) TION
Objective 1: Set-up sustainable institutional arrangements and management programs in all declared Protected Areas (PAs) and Critical Habitats in the Manila
Bay Region by 2007.
1. Identify and assess existing and proposed Protected Areas Assessment report of 2005- P2.5 Lead Agency : - RA 7586: National
(PAs) and critical habitats in the Manila Bay region and key existing PAs and critical 2007 DENR- PAWB Integrated Protected
habitats and resources to be designated as Protected habitats, and the Areas System (NIPAS)
Areas and critical habitats, including those declared and establishment of new PAs Act
proposed by LGUs in the Manila Bay region Cooperating - RA 8550: Fisheries
Agency: NAMRIA, Decree
List of the proposed PAs LGUs, DILG, DA- - PD 1219: Exploration
and critical habitats BFAR, NGOs, POs, and Conservation of
Civic organizations, Coral Resources
Consultations with LGUs Academe, - PD 1067: Water
and concerned Communities Resources Code
stakeholders affected, PRRC - FAOs
- Wildlife Act
- EO 648 (Mandates
and Functions of
HLURB)
- EO 111 (Guidelines in
Establishing
Ecotourism
Development Areas)
EO 64, 65 – creation of
PRRC
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ESTIMATED
CONCERNED
OUTPUT INDICATOR/ UNIT TIME BUDGETARY ENABLING
ACTIVITY AGENCY/INSTITU-
WORK OF MEASURE TABLE REQUIREMENT POLICIES/LAWS
TION
(In Million Pesos)
2. Prepare detailed Protected Area and Critical Habitat Detailed Protected Area 2005-
Management Plan in the Manila Bay region based on the (PA) and Critical Habitat 2007 P5 Lead Agency : - RA 7586: NIPAS Act
approved integrated land and sea-use zoning plans to include Management Plan DENR- PAWB - RA 8550: Fisheries
but not limited to : approved and adopted, for Decree
x Plan for the protection and restoration/rehabilitation of non-existing, and Cooperating - PD 1219: Exploration
the following habitats: (Including guidelines, criteria and corresponding revisions Agency :NAMRIA, and Conservation of
procedures) for existing Plans LLDA, LGUs, Coral Resources
- coral reefs, DILG, HLURB, -PD 1067: Water
- seagrass beds, Project documentations DOT, DA, PCG, Resources Code
- mangroves, mudflats DFA-MOAC - FAOs
- swamps (e.g., Candaba Swamps), Revised and updated (Maritime and - PD 1152 Phil.
- inland and other wetlands, and, Comprehensive Land Use Ocean Affairs Environment Code
- forests Plan (CLUP) Center), FARMCs - Municipal Ordinances
x Designation/delineation of: - UNCLOS
- fishing area and fish sanctuaries Revised Municipal and
- mangrove and mudflat sanctuaries City Plans
- sanctuaries for rare and endangered species (turtles,
birds, other wildlife) Inventory of invasive
- buffer zones species
- setback zones for beach areas
- river easements
- eco-tourism sites
- national parks
x Guidelines and criteria
x Consultations with concerned government units/
agencies, LGUs, NGOs, informal settlers, and other
stakeholders for the finalization of the PA Management
Plan and capacity building for implementation of the PA
Mgt. Plan
x Roles and responsibilities of each agency/sector
involved in the implementation
x Monitoring and evaluation system
x Management of invasive species
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ESTIMATED
BUDGETARY CONCERNED
OUTPUT INDICATOR/ UNIT TIME ENABLING
ACTIVITY REQUIREMENT AGENCY/INSTITU-
WORK OF MEASURE TABLE POLICIES/LAWS
(In Million Pesos) TION
3. Establish/restore and manage designated Protected Areas Number and area (ha) of 2006 P2.5/year Lead Agency : - RA 7586: NIPAS Act
and critical habitats together with LGUs, concerned NGAs, Protected Areas and onwards DENR, PAWB & - RA 8550: Fisheries
academe, private sector, donor agencies, and other critical habitats LGUs Decree
stakeholders in accordance with PA Mgt. Plan established - PD 1219: Exploration
Cooperating and Conservation of
3.1. Establish and manage sanctuaries/protected areas (e.g., Number and area (ha) of Agency : DILG Coral Resources
fish, mangroves and mudflats, forests, swamps, existing national parks HLURB, DA, DOT, -PD 1067: Water
birds/turtles/wildlife, etc.) maintained PTA Resources Code
3.2. Establish the Candaba Swamps as bird sanctuary and - FAOs
national park, in view of being declared as a Ramsar site MOAs/MOUs signed by - PD 1152 Phil.
3.3. Maintain existing national parks in each province/ concerned stakeholders Environment Code
municipality/city, including adoption of users fee system and other partners (i.e. - Municipal Ordinances
and community-based resource management programs tenurial instruments)
Detailed annual work &

financial plans for each
declared protected area
with corresponding
physical targets for each
habitats/ resources
Resolution and ordinance

adopting the PA
management plan
Annual monitoring and

evaluation report
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ESTIMATED
UNIT OF WORK MEASURE TABLE REQUIREMENT AGENCY/INSTITU- POLICIES/LAWS
Objective 2: Implement a no net loss policy for existing mangroves, mudflats, shorelines, beaches and sandy shores by 2010.
1. Review results of Integrated Environmental Monitoring Assessment Report 2005 P1.5 Lead Agency : DENR - PD 705 (Phil. Forest
Program (IEMP) and assess the condition of the existing - IEMP Report Code)
mangrove areas and mudflats. - Ground truthing report Cooperating Agency : - RA 8850 (Fisheries
- Maps DA-BFAR, DA-BSWM, Code)
- Level of rehabilitation NGOs, POs - RA 8435: Agriculture
requirements and Fisheries
- Updated IIMS Modernization Act
- RA 7161: Banning of
Mangrove cutting
2. Prepare detailed rehabilitation and management plan Rehabilitation plan for 2006 P1 Lead Agency : - RA 7881:Coverage
for mangrove and mudflat areas - Mangrove DENR of Fishponds
- Mudflats - PD 1084:
Include:
- Mangrove reforestation under the Community- Cooperating Agency: reclamation projects
Number of hectares of FMB, LLDA - IPRA Law
based Forest Management Framework mangroves and mudflats DA, BFAR, DOST-
- Revert back abandoned fishponds into mangrove covered by the plan PCMARD, LGUs,
areas
DILG, PRA, PAWB,
- Measures/actions to prohibit further decrease of Work and financial plan DOT-PTA, NCIP
mangrove and mudflat areas due to conversion into
aquaculture and salt beds, land reclamation for Number of hectares of titled
human settlement, industrial development, removal mangrove areas inventoried
for fuel wood, pollution and sedimentation as a
result of upland and upstream activities, pest
infestation, among others
- Mobilize/strengthen community
organization/associations
- Monitoring and evaluation system, including list of
indicators to determine whether or not objectives of
the plan are achieved
- Inventory of titled mangrove areas
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ESTIMATED
- PD 705 (Phil. Forest

3.Conduct consultations with LGUs, NGO, IP and Agreements and Action Plan 2006 P0.5 Lead Agency: DENR Code)
community stakeholders, and prepare Action Plan for prepared - RA 8850 (Fisheries
the rehabilitation and sustainable development of Cooperating Agency
Report on the consultations and : FMB, DA-BFAR, Code)
mangroves and mudflats - PD 704:Fisheries
agreements prepared PNP,LGUs, DILG,
PRA, NCIP Decree
- RA 8435: Agriculture
and Fisheries
Modernization Act
Mangrove cutting
- RA 6657:
Comprehensive
Agrarian Reform Law
- RA 7881:Coverage
of Fishponds
- PD 1084:
reclamation projects
- IPRA law
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ESTIMATED
- PD 705 (Phil. Forest

4. Implement Action Plan for rehabilitation and 2006- P5/year Lead Agency : Code)
maintenance of mangroves and mudflats 2010 DENR - FMB & - RA 8850 (Fisheries
PAWB Code)
4.1. Organize and mobilize community organizations, Number of community - PD 704:Fisheries
associations, NGOs and private sector for the beneficiaries organized and Cooperating Agency: Decree
mangrove reforestation mobilized DA-BFAR, LGUs, - RA 8435: Agriculture
DILG, PRA, NGOs,
and Fisheries
4.2. Restore/revert back into mangroves all abandoned Areas (ha) of abandoned POs, private sector,
Modernization Act
fishponds fishponds and mudflats communties
reverted and restored to affected, civic
Mangrove cutting
mangroves organizations,
- RA 6657:
cooperatives, DTI,
Comprehensive
4.3. Reforest mangrove areas through community- Area (ha) reforested and TLRC, DepEd
Agrarian Reform
based management approach managed through community- (Alternative Learning
System), rural banks, Law
based approach - RA 7881:Coverage
DOT, PTA, NCIP
of Fishponds
4.4. Provide livelihood programs for communities Number of livelihood programs - PD 1084:
managing and protecting the mangrove and mudflat provided reclamation projects
areas - RA 9003
4.5. Establish Mangrove and Bird Sanctuary in the Model Mangrove and Bird
Reclamation Area (as model for eco-tourism in Sanctuary established
mangrove areas)
4.6. Promote regular clean-up activities in the mudflat Regular clean-up activities
areas with the communities and LGUs facilitated/maintained
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ESTIMATED
- RA 8550 sec. 94
5.a. Review and reconcile existing laws and ordinances on Moratorium and Administrative 2005 P0.25/year Lead Agency: DENR - RA 9003
the following: Order issued onwards - PD 705 (Phil. Forest
Cooperaitng Agency
- conversion of mangroves and mudflats into fishponds : GUs, FMB Code)
and shrimp ponds Resolutions and ordinances DA-BFAR, DILG, - RA 8850 (Fisheries
- reclamation, dredging and dumping activities in passed DPWH, PRA, PPA, Code)
mangrove and mudflat areas DOT - PD 704:Fisheries
Decree
- cutting of mangroves and filling in of mudflat areas for
- RA 8435: Agriculture
resettlement, tourism, industrial and commercial
areas and Fisheries
Modernization Act
- unify all municipal fisheries ordinances - RA 7161: Banning of
5.b. Enforce the laws and ordinances. Cases filed and prosecuted Mangrove cutting
- RA 6657:
Comprehensive
6. Monitor progress of the Action Plan for mangrove and Monitoring and evaluation 2006 Lead Agency: DENR Agrarian Reform
P0.5/year Law
mudflat rehabilitation and management system established onwards
Cooperating Agency: - RA 7881:Coverage
Progress/Status report on PRA, NGOs, POs, of Fishponds
areas (ha) of mangroves and LGU, PNP, DENR- - PD 1084:
mudflats, including fishery CMMO, DA-BFAR reclamation projects
resources (increase in catch
per unit effort (CPUE) and
improvement of quality, i.e.,
size and weight) prepared
List of issues/concerns and

recommendations
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ESTIMATED
- PD 1067: Water
7.Conduct rapid assessment of the entire stretch of Rapid Assessment 2006 P5 Lead Agency : Code
shorelines along Manila Bay, and review current DENR - RA 9275: Clean
activities/structures, related policies, regulations and Report on policies, regulations, Water Act
permitting system, and proposed plans, programs and plans, program and projects Cooperating Agency: - RA 8550: Fisheries
projects to be implemented along the foreshore areas. LGUs, DILG, DENR, Code
NAMRIA, MGB, Phil. - Public Land Act,
Coast Guard, PRA, Local –
PPA, DOT-PTA, - RA 7160:
UP College of Government Code
Engineering - PD 1067: Water
DPWH, NGOs, POs, Code
PRA, Navy, DA-
BFAR
8. Prepare masterplan for the development of foreshore Masterplan prepared 2006- P5 Lead Agency: DENR
areas in accordance with the integrated land-and sea- 2007
use plan and the integrated watershed and coastal area Cooperating Agency:
management framework, including: LGUs, DILG, DENR,
NAMRIA, LLDA,
- appropriate methods for the restoration of damaged MGB, Phil. Coast
beaches/shores, and mitigation of coastal erosion; Guard, PPA, PRA,
DOT-PTA, UP
College of
- rehabilitation and protection of mangroves, which Engineering, DPWH
serve as natural barriers to shoreline updrift and HUDCC, HLURB,
pro-gradation; and, NGOs, POs, DA-
BFAR, DA-BSWM,
- Action plan for the Manila Bay Region prepared by MMDA
the stakeholders
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ESTIMATED
9.a. Issue moratorium on: - RA 9003

- mining/quarrying of sand from rivers Executive Order (on 2006 P0.25 Lead Agency : - Mining Act 7942
- reclamation of shallow coastal waters to build development of foreshore DENR - MGB, Prov’l - PD 1067: Water
housing and tourist establishments areas) Govt. Code
Administrative Order Cooperating Agency: - RA 9275: Clean
9.b. Enforce laws on: DPWH, DOTC, PRA, Water Act
- mining/quarrying of sand from beaches and PAs Resolutions and ordinances DILG, DOT, MMDA - RA 8550: Fisheries
- dumping of garbage, sludge and dredged materials Report submitted Code
along beaches/shores - Public Land Act,
Local –
- RA 7160:
2006 Lead Agency: DENR Government Code
10. Implement programs/projects on beach Beach nourishment/stabilization P2.5/year
onwards - PD 1067: Water
nourishment/stabilization and mitigation measures to programs implemented Cooperating Agency: Code
address coastal erosion.
Erosion mitigation projects DPWH, DOT, DOTC,
(to be coordinated with implementation of the Integrated implemented LGUs, NGOs, POs
Forestry Development and Management Plan, the
restoration and protection activities for mangroves and
mudflats).
Lead Agency :
11. Implement the Eco-watch and Blue Flag system in the Eco-watch/Blue Flag system in 2006 P2.5/year DENR &
Manila Bay area to monitor beach and coastal water place onwards concerned
quality, and to provide incentives for beach protection. stakeholders
MOA among key stakeholders
(DENR, DOT, PCG, LGUs,
hotel, resort and restaurant Cooperating
owners and operators, coastal Agency: DOT,
industries, etc.) PCG, DOE, NPC,
LGUs, DILG,
hotel, resort and
restaurant owners
and operators,
coastal industries,
NGOs, POs, DA-
BFAR
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ESTIMATED
P0.25
12. Develop and issue guidelines and standards for Guidelines and standards 2006 Lead Agency:
coastal road construction, and enhancement of scenic developed and issued DPWH
view along the coasts.
Cooperating
Agency: DPWH,
DOTC, LGUs,
DILG, DOT, DENR
ESTIMATED
TIME BUDGETARY CONCERNED ENABLING
OUTPUT INDICATOR/
ACTIVITY TABLE REQUIREMENT AGENCY/INSTITUTI- POLICIES/LAWS
UNIT OF WORK MEASURE
Objective 3: Increase by “80%” the forest cover in the entire Manila Bay watershed area by 2015.
1. Update maps on watershed boundaries/characteristics Updated maps of watershed 2006 P1 Lead Agency : DENR - PD 705: Industrial
in Manila Bay region, and the Manila Bay IIMS boundaries - NAMRIA Tree Plantation;
- EO 226: Omnibus
Report on the land Cooperating Agency : Investments Code of
classification, use, and cover NWRB, LGUs, DA- 1987, as amended
of the watershed (including BSWM, DPWH, - Annual Investment
profile of open areas, upland, MGB, PHIVOLCS, Priorities Plan (IPP),
grassland, grazing land, etc.) HLURB, DA which is being
prepared by DTI-BOI
2. Identify and assess the implementation of various Status report of various 2006 P1 Lead Agency : DENR
national and local programs/projects/ activities related forestry programs/projects by
to forest management policies and forest ecosystem (upland, Cooperating Agency:
restoration/rehabilitation programs grassland, grazing land, and Academe
other open areas)
Matrix of issues and

recommendations of various
forestry programs/projects
implementations
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ESTIMATED
OUTPUT INDICATOR/
3. Develop Integrated Forestry Development and Integrated Forestry 2006- P1.5 Lead Agency : DENR
Management Plan (IFDMP) for the Manila Bay region Development and 2007 (NCR, Regions 3 &
Management Plan (IFDMP) 4A)
Cooperating Agency:
LGUs, DILG
NEDA, DTI, Academe
4. Conduct consultation/ workshop on the finalization of Proceedings/attendance/list of 2006- P0.5/year Lead Agency : DENR
Integrated Forestry Development and Management agreements reached 2007 (NCR, Regions 3 &
Plan (IFDMP) 4A
Approval/adoption of IFDMP
Cooperating Agency:
LGUs, DILG,
Academe, NGOs,
POs
5. Implement the IFDMP Work and financial plan 2007- P50/year Lead Agency : DENR
onwards (NCR, Regions 3 &
5.1. Reforest open and denuded areas and protect Monitoring and evaluation 4A
forest resources through appropriate system
arrangements, e.g., Community-based Forest Open/denuded areas (ha) Cooperating Agency:
Management (CBFM), Industrial Forest rehabilitated/reforested LGUs, DILG
Management Agreements (IFMA), Socialized DTI, NAMRIA, DOT,
Industrial Forest Management Agreements Kilometers of riverbanks DPWH, NIA, NGOs,
(SIFMA) stabilized and rehabilitated Private Sectors, PNP,
5.2. Undertake appropriate riverbank stabilization Investment opportunities, and NCIP, Media
projects number of CBFM projects
5.3. Package investment opportunities for CBFM
projects Number of tenurial rights
5.4. Monitor and implement forest land use (mapping issued
of forest and non-forest boundaries, ground
Technical and financial
survey, demarcation, etc.)
support provided for CBFM
5.5. Grant appropriate security of tenure to upland
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ESTIMATED
OUTPUT INDICATOR/
dwellers projects
5.6. Provide technical assistance to the private sector
and NGOs in the establishment of industrial forest Number of livelihood
plantations programs
5.7. Apply appropriate economic instruments to Number of community-
capture resource rents beneficiaries
5.8. Provide alternative livelihood programs/ projects
5.9. Establish eco-tourism programs Number and area of eco-
5.10. Undertake intensified forest protection campaign tourism sites/projects
on forest fires and illegal logging.
6. Enforce laws, regulations, and ordinances on illegal Illegal loggers apprehended 2006 P15/year Lead Agency : DENR
logging within the Manila Bay region. onwards (NCR, Regions 3 &
Cases filed in court and 4A
resolved/decided
Cooperating Agency:
Forest products confiscated Office of the
President, PNP,
Equipment and conveyances Judiciary, IBP-
confiscated Environmental
Ombudsman
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ESTIMATED
TABLE REQUIREMENT AGENCY/INSTITU- POLICIES/LAWS
UNIT OF WORK MEASURE TION
(In Million Pesos)
Objective 4: Formulate and implement a restoration and maintenance program for important cultural, historical, religious and architectural landmarks and
archeological and unique geological sites within the Manila Bay Region by 2010.
1. Conduct inventory and assessment of all cultural, List of cultural, historical, 2006- P5 Lead Agency; NCCA
historical, architectural, religious and archeological architectural and religious sites 2007 & NHI
sites. assessed
Cooperating Agency:
Assessment report on the DOT, LGUs, DENR,
conditions of the sites, including Academe, DOST
sites at risk and declared sites
2. Conduct study on carrying capacities and appropriate Approved criteria/guidelines 2006- P10 Lead Agency; NCCA RA 9072: National
management approaches for important cultural, 2007 & NHI Cave and Caves
historical, religious, archeological, architectural and Proceedings on the Resources
unique geological sites, including criteria and consultations/workshops on the Cooperating Agency: Management and
guidelines for preservation/ rehabilitation/restoration draft criteria/guidelines DOT, DENR, Protection
Academe, National
Joint Memorandum Circular Museum, LGUs
adopting the guidelines
Carrying capacity report
Lead Agency; NCCA

3. Develop management plan to restore and maintain Management plan, incorporating 2006- P1.5 & DOT
important cultural, historical, religious, archeological legal and financial mechanisms, 2007
and unique geological sites, including: laws and ordinances Cooperating Agency:
- legal and financial mechanisms NHI, DENR, NEDA,
- monitoring and enforcement system Proceedings of public LGUs, DILG, MMDA,
consultations/agreements NGOs, POs, National
reached Museum
Lead Agency; NCCA

4. Restore/rehabilitate/preserve cultural, historical, Number of restored/rehabilitated/ 2006- P50/year & DOT
religious, archeological , architectural, and unique preserved sites onwards
geological sites, in accordance with the criteria and Cooperating Agency:
guidelines NHI, LGUs, DILG,
5-66
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TABLE REQUIREMENT AGENCY/INSTITU- POLICIES/LAWS
UNIT OF WORK MEASURE TION
(In Million Pesos)
Resolution/Ordinance Passed MMDA, DENR,
NGOs, POs, National
Monitoring and evaluation Musuem
system
Annual performance report
Revenue generation mechanism,

e.g., users fee
2006 P0.1 Lead Agency :NCCA - PD 1586

5. Include the criteria/guidelines for preservation/
EIA guidelines updated & DENR, EMB - RA 8550
rehabilitation/ restoration of important cultural,
historical, religious, archeological, architectural and
Cooperating Agency:
unique geological sites in the Environmental Impact
LLDA, NHI, NCCA
Assessment (EIA) criteria for evaluation of
development projects
2006-
6. Formulate and implement restoration and Guidelines onwards P2.5/year Lead Agency : DOT
maintenance program to ensure the preservation of Users fee system
important cultural, historical, religious, archeological, Cooperating Agency :
architectural and unique geological sites, including Standards and certification NCCA, NHI
the establishment of: program LGUs, DILG, MMDA
- tourism guidelines using information on carrying Number of tourism programs DENR, Academe
capacities of prioritized sites
- users fee schemes & enforcement system Number of tours conducted and
- standards and certification program visitors/tourists
7. Incorporate the zoning, protection, restoration/ Revised CLUPs and Zoning 2006 - P0.1
rehabilitation and maintenance of cultural, historical, Ordinances onwards
religious and architectural landmarks and
archeological and unique geological sites into local
and national development plans, and land-use plans
(CLUPs)
5-67
ESTIMATED
Objective 5: Increase the productivity of fishery resources within the Manila Bay Region to attain the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) by 2020.
1.a. Conduct study on fish stock trends, diversity of Report on: 2006 P1 Lead Agency: DA- - RA 8850: Fisheries
pelagic, demersal and fresh water fish and other - Fish stock trends BFAR Code
ecologically important species, and determine - Diversity of pelagic, demersal - RA 8550 :Fisheries
feasible, socially accepted resource management and fresh water fishes, and Cooperating Agency Act
intervention other ecologically important DOST-PCMARD, - RA 8435:Fisheries
species NFRDI, DENR, EMB, Modernization Act
1.b. Conduct study on maximum sustainable yield (MSY) LLDA, NGOs, POs
and maximum economic yield (MEY) for pelagic, Report on:
demersal and fresh water fish in Manila Bay Region, - the MSY and MEY for pelagic,
and the open and closed seasons and areas for demersal and fresh water fish
harvesting commercially and ecologically important - open and closed seasons and
species areas
1.c. Conduct study on the trends of fish kills due to red

tide and determine bioaccumulation of sediments,
fish and shellfishes
Lead Agency: DA-
2. Conduct socio-economic survey of the coastal Socio-Economic Profile 2006 P1 BFAR
population- including fisherfolk, current fish catch,
fishing effort Updated Socio-Economic Profile Cooperating Agency:
for coastal municipalities within DOST-PCMARD,
the Manila Bay region NFRDI, DENR,
LGUs, NGOs
5-68
ESTIMATED
3. Determine and evaluate appropriate regulatory/legal Assessment report on the 2006 P0.5 Lead Agency : DA-
and economic instruments (moratorium on appropriate regulatory/legal BFAR
commercial fisheries, open/close season for fishing, instruments
licensing and permitting system) in Manila Bay Cooperating Agency :
Region Draft FAO/Policy/Local DOST-PCMARD
Ordinance DENR, EMB, LLDA
LGUs, FARMCs,
NGOs, POs
4. Develop integrated plan for sustainable fisheries in Integrated Plan for sustainable 2006- P2 Lead Agency: DA- - RA 8850: Fisheries
Manila Bay region, consistent with the Fisheries fisheries developed 2007 BFAR Code
Code - RA 8550 :Fisheries
Stakeholders consultations and Cooperating Agency: Act
Include but not limited to: workshops conducted DOST-PCMARD, - RA 8435:Fisheries
- Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) program NFRDI, DENR, EMB, Modernization Act
- sustainable fishing methods and practices Stakeholders Consultations LLDA,LGUs, - RA 7160
- appropriate policy instruments Report FARMCs, PPA,
- fishing areas/zones NGOs, POs
- fish sanctuaries; no-catch zones Ordinances adopting the plan
- open and closed seasons and areas for for sustainable fisheries
commercially and ecologically important species
- alternative livelihood programs and support services
- institutional arrangements
- infrastructure system
- detailed work and financial plan
- non-intro of exotic, alien or destructive species
- reduction of population of exotic species detrimental
to indigenous aquatic species
- monitoring of fishery resources and activities
5-69
ESTIMATED
5. Implement the integrated plan for sustainable Administrative Order, including 2008- P10/year (initial Lead Agency : DA- - RA 8850: Fisheries
fisheries (for entire bay and each region) guidelines and criteria issued onwards funding) BFAR Code
- RA 704: Fisheries
5.1. Establish fishing areas and fish sanctuaries (in Resolutions and ordinances Cooperating Agency : Act
accordance with the integrated land- and sea- passed (moratorium on DOST-PCMARD, - RA 8435: Fisheries
use plan/zoning scheme) commercial fisheries, illegal NFRDI, DENR, EMB, Modernization Act
5.2. Implement the designated closed season for fishing gears, boats, and fish LLDA, - RA 7160
harvesting commercially and ecologically corral operations; designated LGUs, DILG, - RA 4850
important species and designated closed areas open/close seasons; fish FARMCs, - PD 829
for identified migration routes of commercially sanctuaries) DPWH, PRA, PPA,
and ecologically important fish species. NGOs, Pos, private
5.3. Implement existing laws and policies on Number of fish sanctuaries sector
commercial fishing, trawling, and other illegal established
fishing methods in Manila Bay.
5.4. Provide communities with appropriate Number of alternative livelihood
alternative livelihood programs and support programs and support services
services (e.g., mussel culture, seaweeds
farming, mudcrab fattening, microfinance, etc.). Number of community
5.5. Construct/rehabilitate fish ports with fish storage beneficiaries
and other necessary facilities and market road
network. Number of violators
5.6. Allocate and construct berthing areas for apprehended/penalized
artisanal fishers.
5.7. Institutionalize the IEMP, specifically the Number of fish ports with fish
monitoring system for fishery resources and storage and other necessary
fishing effort in the Manila Bay region. facilities constructed
5.8. Implement Fishery Code RA 8850
Kilometers of fish port/farm-to-
market roads constructed/
rehabilitated
Number of berthing areas for

artisanal fishers established
5-70
ESTIMATED
6. Establish permitting and licensing system for Permitting and licensing system 2006- P0.5 Lead Agency : BFAR
municipal fishing in Manila Bay Region, and track for municipal fishing 2007 - LGUs , LLDA,
the number of fisherfolks and fishing effort Monitoring and evaluation
system Cooperating Agency
PCG
Ordinances passed
ESTIMATED
Objective 6: Achieve sustainable and ecologically-sound aquaculture and mariculture production in Manila Bay Region by 2015.
1. Conduct study on carrying capacity for aquaculture Study on carrying capacity for 2006- P2.5 Lead Agency : DA-
and mariculture in Manila Bay region aquaculture and mariculture in 2008 BFAR
Manila Bay region
Cooperating Agency:
DOST-PCMARD,
NFRDI, DENR, LLDA,
Academe
2. Conduct inventory of owners and operators (both Inventory of aquaculture and 2006- P0.5 Lead Agency : DA-
with permits and without permits) and assessment mariculture farms, including 2007 BFAR & LGUs
of the aquaculture and mariculture farms/industries owners and operators
in Manila Bay relative to its carrying capacity and Cooperating Agency :
net socioeconomic benefits Assessment report LGUs, DILG,, DOST-
PCMARD, NFRDI
DENR
5-71
ESTIMATED
3. Review and assess appropriate policy instruments Guidelines, aquaculture and 2006- P0.5 Lead Agency: DA-
and develop guidelines, aquaculture and mariculture standards, policies 2008 BFAR
mariculture standards, and regulations concerning and regulations concerning
implementation, monitoring and enforcement of: implementation, monitoring and Cooperating Agency:
enforcement of: LGUs, DILG, DOST-
- users fee, quota system and other economic
instruments - Administrative Order PCMARD, NFRDI,
- Municipal ordinance DENR
- appropriate technology, methods, practices, - Appropriate technology
feeds (type and application methods) and - Specifications for the
specifications for the pens/cages/ponds (e.g., pens/cages/ponds
size of mesh, distance of poles, etc.) - Appropriate types of feeds
- Application of feeds
4. Based on the integrated land- and sea-use plan, Appropriate policy instruments 2007- P1 Lead Agency DA-
delineate areas for aquaculture and mariculture, passed 2015 BFAR & LGUs
and establish quota system in accordance with the
carrying capacity Zoning system for aquaculture Cooperating Agency:
and mariculture areas in place DILG, HLURB, DOST
DENR, private sector
Quota system for aquaculture and
mariculture production
established
MOAs forged and signed by

aquaculture and mariculture
owners and operators, concerned
NGAs and LGUs
5-72
TIME ESTIMATED CONCERNED ENABLING

ACTIVITY OUTPUT INDICATOR/ TABLE BUDGETARY AGENCY/INSTITU- POLICIES/LAWS
UNIT OF WORK MEASURE REQUIREMENT TION
(In Million Pesos)
5. Require owners and operators to apply appropriate Standards, criteria, regulations 2006 P0.25/year Lead Agency : DA-
aquaculture and mariculture methods and and economic instruments in onwards BFAR
practices place
Cooperating Agency:
Number of aquaculture and LGUs, DILG, DENR
mariculture farms and area
covered
Number of violators apprehended

and penalized
Ordinances/ resolutions passed

6. Revoke permits of aquaculture and mariculture Number of violators apprehended 2006- Lead Agency : LGUs,
farms in areas that are not designated for and penalized onwards LLDA and BFAR
aquaculture and mariculture production, and
remove all illegal pens/cages/ponds in Manila Bay Number of ordinances/
resolutions passed Cooperating Agency:
and Laguna de Bay NGOs, POs
Number of illegal
pens/cages/pond dismantled
7. Restore production of windowpane oyster and Number of windowpane oyster 2006- Lead Agency : DA-
seaweeds (as alternative livelihood) in appropriate culture farms and area covered onwards BFAR & DOST -
sites with LGUs, POs, NGOs, academe, private PCMARD
sector and donor agencies Number of seaweed farms and
area covered Cooperating Agency :
LGUs, DILG, DENR,
NFRDI
5-73
ESTIMATED
Objective 7: Increase coverage of water supply distribution system by 50% in areas with unsustainable groundwater extraction to protect aquifers from
contamination and salt-water intrusion by 2015.
1. Conduct study/collate/update information on: Study/Report on water resources 2007- P5 Lead Agency : - PD 1067: Water
a. the incidence of salt-water intrusion and land in the Manila Bay Region 2008 NWRB & DENR Code
subsidence around Manila Bay Updated IIMS and Manila Bay - RA 9275: Clean
b. extent of groundwater use (profile of users, Atlas Cooperating Water Act
volume and rate of extraction) Agency: EMB, - PD 984:Pollution
LLDA, DOST-PNRI, Control Law
c. current state of the aquifers - PD 856: Sanitation
MGB,DA, NIA,
d. existing water supply from surface water and DOE, NPC Code of the Phil.
groundwater - RA 6541: Building
MWSS and Code of the Phils
e. current and projected water demand by sector and concessionaires,
location - PD 1586 (EIS
LWUA and Water System)
f. potential surface water sources Districts, LGUs
g. priority municipalities/cities - EO 226: Omnibus
Investments Code
h. contamination due to leachate from dumpsites,
of 1987, as
gasoline stations, etc.
amended
i. review of permitting system and fee system for
groundwater users
j. abandoned deepwells
k. technologies related to recharging of aquifers
2. Conduct feasibility studies and develop investment Feasibility study 2007- P5 Lead Agency :
plan to expand coverage and supply of surface 2008 NWRB & DENR
Investment plan
water to coastal areas, areas outside of the central Cooperating
distribution system of MWSS, and other water Agency : LLDA. DA,
districts DOE, DTI-BOI,
NPC, NIA, MWSS
and
Concessionaires,
LWUA and Water
Districts
5-74
ESTIMATED
Lead Agency : - PD 1067: Water

3. Develop groundwater management plan, including Groundwater management plan 2006- P2.5 NWRB & DENR,
the establishment of time-bound targets to reduce developed 2008 Code
groundwater extraction and allow the recovery of Cooperating - RA 9275: Clean
Targets for reduction of Agency: LLDA, Water Act
aquifers, conservation (3Rs), and other demand-side
groundwater extraction rates EMB, MGB, DA,
mgt. measures - PD 984:Pollution
NIA, DOT, golf Control Law
course owners, - PD 856: Sanitation
industries, DOH, Code of the Phil.
LWUA & WDs - RA 6541: Building
Code of the Phils
- PD 1586 (EIS
System)
- PD 198
Lead Agency : Con

4. Construct water supply facilities (from surface water; Water supply system established 2007 P5/year Concessionaires,
Level III service) in coastal areas, areas outside of - location, number of onwards and Water Districts
the central distribution system of MWSS, and other households, industries and
water districts with critical water requirements and commercial establishments Cooperating
salt-water intrusion problems covered, vol. of water, km of Agency: NWRB,
pipes DENR, LLDA,
DPWH, MWSS,
LWUA, and MMDA
5-75
ESTIMATED
5. Construct/rehabilitate irrigation systems and New irrigation systems (location, 2007 P5/year Lead Agency : NIA,
rehabilitate multi-purpose water reservoirs to length, vol of water, number of onwards NAPOCOR &
beneficiaries) TWG: Remark DPWH
increase water availability for agricultural and
Rehabilitated irrigation systems “Get computation
municipal use, including programs to mitigate
(location, length, vol of water, on per kilometer Cooperating
erosion, siltation and sedimentation to prolong
number of beneficiaries) basis from NIA” Agency: LLDA., DA,
lifespan of water reservoirs
NWRB &
Rehabilitated water reservoirs DENR,DOE,
Siltation/erosion mitigation DPWH, NPC, Prov’l
projects Govt.
,concessionaires,
and Water Districts,
Cooperatives
6. Develop and issue guidelines and standards on Guidelines and standards 2006- P0.25 Lead Agency : PD 198
water use reduction technologies and processes, developed and issued onwards NWRB, DENR-
water recycling, groundwater extraction, and post- EMB
closure of abandoned wells
Cooperating
Agencies: LLDA.
DA, ,DOE, DPWH,
NPC, and LWUAs,
and Water Districts,
Cooperatives
7. Establish appropriate water pricing system to reflect Water pricing system 2006- P0.25 Lead Agency:
full cost of groundwater use, surface water onwards NWRB & DENR
impoundment, treatment and distribution, and
Cooperating
wastewater discharges
Agency: Water
Districts, DENR-
EMB, LLDA, NGOs
5-76
ESTIMATED
8. Establish monitoring and evaluation system for Monitoring and evaluation 2006 - P0.25 Lead Agency; - PD 1067: Water
groundwater extraction, salt-water intrusion, land system 2008 NWRB Code
subsidence, and contamination of groundwater - RA 9275: Clean
Annual report on the state of Cooperating Water Act
- Collaboration with the National Water Information groundwater resources Agency; NWIN, - PD 984:Pollution
Network (NWIN) DENR, DOH, Control Law
Updated IIMS LGUs, LWUA & - PD 856: Sanitation
WDs Code of the Phil.
- RA 6541: Building
Code of the Phils
- PD 1586 (EIS
System)
- PD 198
5-77
MANILA BAY OPERATIONAL PLAN
TARGETS BY ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE

ISSUE/AREAS OF CONCERN SHORT-TERM MEDIUM- TERM LONG-TERM (2016 COST
OBJECTIVE/MAIN FOCUS (2006-2010) (2011-2015) onwards (In Million
Pesos)
1. PARTNERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE 192.90

Objective 1 Develop, adopt and implement an integrated land use and sea use 43.1
plan for the Manila Bay Region by 2012.
ACTIVITY 1: Review and consolidation of pertinent information on 3
several habitats and resources
ACTIVITY 2: Assessment and alignment of existing land-use plans, 2.5
development plans, programs and projects and CRM/ICM-
related efforts
ACTIVITY 3: Amendment of CLUP guidelines to include sea/water 5
use and foreshore uses
ACTIVITY 4: Delineation of water boundaries of coastal 0.15
municipalities and cities
ACTIVITY 5: Development of the integrated land and sea-use 7
zoning plan for the Manila Bay area
ACTIVITY 6: Harmonization of the land-use plans of the 0.45
municipalities and cities in the Manila Bay region to make them
consistent with the integrated Land and Sea-Use Plan
ACTIVITY 7: Implementation of Manila Bay Area’s integrated land 25
and sea-use plan
Objective 2 Establish appropriate institutional arrangements to oversee, 2.65
coordinate and guide the implementation of Manila Bay Coastal
Strategy and Operational Plan by 2007.
ACTIVITY 1: Conduct studies/assessments on existing policies, 2.5
legislations and administrative arrangement to identify options
on institutional arrangements
ACTIVITY 2: Strengthening of the PCC as interim body to 0.15
coordinate the implementation of the MBCS and its
Operational Plan until the Manila Bay Sustainable
Development Council is established.
ACTIVITY 3: Formulation of a policy framework declaring Manila ---
Bay as water quality management area.
5-78
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
ACTIVITY 4: Drafting of appropriate institutional arrangements and ---
legal mechanism
ACTIVITY 5: Lobbying for the approval of the proposed institutional ---
arrangements
ACTIVITY 6: Operationalization/implementation of the approved/
appropriate institutional arrangement
Objective 3 Develop, set-up and operationalize Integrated Coastal Area and 55.75
River Basin management system covering 100% of the Manila Bay
Region by 2010.
ACTIVITY 1: Development, implementation and promotion of the 13.75
Manila Bay-Pasig River-Laguna de Bay as a model of
integrated coastal area and river basin management.
ACTIVITY 2: Conduct of rapid appraisal, consultations, identification 20
of key areas of concern, classification/re-classification of each
river system, and development/formulation of criteria for
prioritization on identified major river systems.
ACTIVITY 3: Development of the integrated coastal area and river 12
basin management plan
ACTIVITY 4: Implementation of the integrated coastal area and ---
river basin management plan of each of the identified river
system
ACTIVITY 5: Setting up and implementation of ICM in each coastal At least 2% of
the 20%
province, city and municipal government around the Bay area Development
Fund
ACTIVITY 6: Replication of best ICM practices. 10
Objective 4 Create awareness, build capacity and mobilize 50% of the coastal 25.25
communities to participate in activities related to the implementation
of the MBCS by 2010.
ACTIVITY 1: Conduct of stakeholder analysis and awareness 3
assessment of different stakeholders consistent with those
identified in the Advocacy and Communication Plan (AdComP)
of MBEMP.
ACTIVITY 2: Updating of the communication plan for the Manila 1
Bay Coastal Strategy and its Operational Plan
ACTIVITY 3: Integration of environmental lessons and activities in 0.75
the NSTP/CWTS
5-79
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
ACTIVITY 4: Organization and implementation of activities for 1.5
school children/youth
ACTIVITY 5: Conduct of Information, Education, and 3
Communication (IEC) and advocacy program for national and
local legislators, policy-makers, educators, industries, civil
society groups, and other stakeholders
ACTIVITY 6: Organization and implementation of community 4.5
activities
ACTIVITY 7: Conduct of capacity-building activities, including 9
training workshops and pilot programs on alternative livelihood
for different stakeholders
ACTIVITY 8: Promotion of corporate environmental and social 2.5
responsibility in the private sector.
Objective 5 Increase to at least 75% the number of LGUs within the Manila Bay 10.5
region implementing development and investment programs
through private sector and public-private sector partnerships by
2010.
ACTIVITY 1: Identification and documentation of best practices 0.5
involving partnership arrangements and experiences
ACTIVITY 2: Development of guidelines on alternative partnership 0.25
arrangements applicable to the Manila Bay region
ACTIVITY 3: Development and implementation capacity-building 1.5
programs for LGUs to engage in PPPs
ACTIVITY 4: Identification of environmental investment 1
opportunities and development of environmental investment
packages/project proposals
ACTIVITY 5: Conduct of pre-feasibility studies, willingness-to-pay 6
surveys and stakeholder consultations
ACTIVITY 6: Negotiation and entry into agreements with potential 0.75
partners
ACTIVITY 7: Monitoring and evaluation of compliance to 0.5
partnerships commitments
Objective 6 Reduce by 25% the illegal settlers, establishments and structures 29.0
along coast lines by 2010 and prevent future preoccupation of these
shorelines.
5-80
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
ACTIVITY 1: Conduct of inventory and assessment of structures, 0.5
establishments and illegal settlements along coastlines,
riverbanks and waterways.
ACTIVITY 2: Development of investment/financial plan 1
ACTIVITY 3: Implementation of a program for the relocation of 25
informal settlers living along the coastlines and waterways
ACTIVITY 4: Development and issuance of regulation, standards 2.5
and guidelines concerning buffer setback zoning in beach
areas
ACTIVITY 5: Implementation of buffer and setback zones along ---
beach/shores
Objective 7 Develop and implement a Natural Hazards Contingency, 9.25
Preparedness and Quick-Response System for the Manila Bay
Region by 2008.
ACTIVITY 1: Development of natural hazards map and identification 1.5
of risk and hazard-prone areas
ACTIVITY 2: Review of the National Disaster Coordination Plan, 0.25
and assessment in relation with the needs of the Manila Bay
Region.
ACTIVITY 3: Development of a Natural Hazard Contingency Plan 2.5
and Response System with concerned agencies and sectors
ACTIVITY 4: Adoption and implementation of the contingency plan 5
and response system.
Objective 8 Develop and institutionalize a performance monitoring and 17.4
evaluation system for Manila Bay Region by 2007.
ACTIVITY 1: Development of appropriate monitoring and evaluation 2
(M&E) system for the Manila Bay region
ACTIVITY 2: Institutionalization of the M&E system developed 1.5
ACTIVITY 3: Institutionalization of the Integrated Information Mgt. 1.5
System (IIMS) and the Manila Bay Information Network (MBIN)
ACTIVITY 4: Conduct of training on capacity-building of stakeholders 7.5
on M&E and IIMS
ACTIVITY 5: Mobilization of communities and other stakeholders for 1.5
data generation, monitoring, law enforcement, etc.
5-81
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
ACTIVITY 6: Development of voluntary agreements with industries, 0.45
hospitals, commercial and tourism enterprises operating in the
Manila Bay area
ACTIVITY 7: Assistance to industries towards implementation of 0.45
Environment Management System (EMS) and pollution prevention
programs through Phil. Environment Partnership Program (PEPP)
ACTIVITY 8: Implementation of the Eco-watch and Baywatch 2.5
programs as monitoring and incentives programs
2. WATER POLLUTION 17,741.20

Objective 1 Reduce by 50% the discharges of raw sewage, septage and 2,557.50
untreated and inadequately treated wastewater (from commercial,
industrial, agricultural, and fisheries/aquaculture) by 2015.
ACTIVITY 1: Identification of point sources of pollution loading and 549
determination of total discharge loading
ACTIVITY 2: Establishment of time-bound pollution-reduction target 2.5
for identified major point sources
ACTIVITY 3: Enforcement of installation and maintenance of 0.50
adequate septic tanks
ACTIVITY 4: Implementation of a pilot project on sewerage system 500
in the Parañaque, Las Piñas and Zapote river system
ACTIVITY 5: Preparation/updating of investment plans for sewerage 5
treatment plants (STPs) and waste water treatment facilities
(WWTF).
ACTIVITY 6: Construction of sewerage systems and centralized 1,500
sewage treatment facilities (CSTF) in priority areas
ACTIVITY 7: Development of guidelines, criteria, and standards for 0.50
collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal of agricultural and
aquacultural wastes.
Objective 2 Establish integrated solid waste management programs in all LGUs 12,673.5
by 2007.
ACTIVITY 1: Reconstitution and/or strengthening of SWM Boards 91.5
and brgy. committees and 10-year SWM plan
ACTIVITY 2: Development of Investment Plan for SWM systems in 10
major LGUs
5-82
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
ACTIVITY 3: Conversion of existing open dumpsites into “controlled 1,830
dumpsites”
ACTIVITY 4.a: Implementation of 10-year SWM plan 10,741.5
ACTVITY 4.b: Construction of MRFs and composting facilities
ACTIVITY 4.c: Construction of sanitary landfill
ACTIVITY 5: Prohibition of operation of open dumpsites 0.5
Objective 3 Develop and implement toxic and hazardous waste management 2,340.00
system by 2008.
ACTIVITY 1: Mandatory registration of all hazardous waste 20
generations, importation and use of new chemicals, and
update database on sources, volume of waste generated by
type
ACTIVITY 2: Preparation of investment plan for an integrated toxic 10
and hazardous waste management system
ACTIVITY 3: Implementation of the integrated toxic and hazardous 2,300
waste management system
ACTIVITY 4: Implementation of segregation of healthcare/hospital/ 10
toxic/hazardous wastes and prevent mixing with municipal
solid waste
Objective 4 Stop sea-dumping of sewage, industrial sludge, solid waste, and 7.5
contaminated dredged materials by 2006.
ACTIVITY 1: Identification of sea dumping activities 0.5
ACTIVITY 2: Identification of companies with dumping permits 0.5
ACTIVITY 3: Development of guidelines on alternative land-based 1.5
disposal sites, treatment and disposal methods
ACTIVITY 4: Issuance and enforcement of moratorium on sea 2.5
dumping
ACTIVITY 5: Revoking of licenses and permits 2.5
Objective 5 Stop discharges of operational waste (oily bilge and ballast water) 156.50
from ships and the use of anti-fouling paints with TBTs and other
harmful compounds by 2006.
ACTIVITY 1: Estimation of volume of discharges by type of waste 2.5
and source
ACTIVITY 2: Construction/installation of shore reception facilities in 150
major ports
5-83
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
ACTIVITY 3: Identification of environment-friendly paints and anti- 2
fouling chemicals for all ships and boats
ACTIVITY 4: Implementation of guidelines on discharges of 0.5
operational wastes from ships, and use of harmful paints and
anti-fouling chemicals
ACTIVITY 5: Development and implementation of “Port Safety and 1.5
Environmental Management System”
Objective 6 Activate a bay-wide, multi-sectoral oil spill prevention and response 6.2
program by 2006.
ACTIVITY 1: Finalization and adoption of the “Manila Bay Oil Spill 0.7
Contingency Plan”
ACTIVITY 2: Implementation of “Masterplan for Maritime Safety” 2.5
ACTIVITY 3: Pilot testing of the Manila Bay Oil Spill Contingency 0.5
Plan
ACTIVITY 4: Promotion of the ratification of the Convention on Oil 2.5
Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation (OPRC)
3. Overexploitation of Resources and Degradation of Habitats and Historical, Cultural, Religious, Archeological and Unique Geological Sites
1,067.30
Objective 1 Set-up sustainable institutional arrangements and management 20.0

programs in all declared Protected Areas (PAs) and Critical Habitats
in the Manila Bay Region by 2007.
ACTIVITY 1: Identification and assessment of existing and 2.5
proposed protected areas (PAs) and critical habitats in the
Manila Bay region
ACTIVITY 2: Preparation of detailed Protected Area and Critical 5
Habitat Management Plan in the Manila Bay region
ACTIVITY 3: Establishment/restoration and management of 12.5
designated protected areas and critical habitats
Objective 2 Implement a no net loss policy for existing mangroves, mudflats, 56.0
shorelines, beaches and sandy shores by 2010.
ACTIVITY 1: Review of results of the Integrated Environmental 1.5
Management Program (IEMP)
5-84
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
ACTIVITY 2: Preparation of detailed rehabilitation and management 1
plan for mangrove and mudflat areas
ACTIVITY 3: Conduct of consultations with LGUs, NGOs, and IP 0.5
and community stakeholders, and preparation of Action Plan
ACTIVITY 4: Implementation of Action Plan for rehabilitation and 20
maintenance of mangroves and mudflats
ACTIVITY 5: Review and reconciliation of existing laws and 0.50
ordinances on mangroves and mudflats; enforcement of the
laws and ordinances
ACTIVITY 6: Monitoring of progress of the Action Plan 2
ACTIVITY 7: Conduct of rapid assessment of the entire stretch of 5
the shorelines along Manila Bay
ACTIVITY 8: Preparation of masterplan for the development of 5
foreshore areas
ACTIVITY 9: Issuance of moratorium on mining/quarrying of sand 0.25
from rivers and on reclamation of shallow coastal waters;
enforcement of laws on mining/quarrying of sand from beaches
and on dumping of garbage, sludge and dredged materials
along beaches/shores
ACTIVITY 10: Implementation of programs/projects on beach 10
nourishment/stabilization
ACTIVITY 11: Implementation of the Eco-watch and Blue Flag 10
system in the Manila Bay area
ACTIVITY 12: Development and issuance of guidelines and 0.25
standards for coastal road construction
Objective 3 Increase by 80% the forest cover in the entire Manila Bay watershed 539.50
area by 2015.
ACTIVITY 1: Updating of maps on watershed 1
boundaries/characteristics in the Manila Bay region
ACTIVITY 2: Identification and assessment of the implementation of 1
relevant various national and local programs/projects/activities
ACTIVITY 3: Development of Integrated Forestry Development and 1.5
Management Plan (IFDMP) for the Manila Bay region
ACTIVITY 4: Conduct of consultation/workshop on the finalization of 1
IFDMP
ACTIVITY 5: Implementation of the IFDMP 400
5-85
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
ACTIVITY 6: Enforcement of laws, regulations and ordinances on 135
illegal logging within the Manila Bay region.
Objective 4 Formulate and implement a restoration and maintenance program for 226.80
important cultural, historical, religious and architectural landmarks
and archeological and unique geological sites within the Manila Bay
Region by 2010.
ACTIVITY 1: Conduct of inventory and assessment of al cultural, 5
historical, architectural, religious and archeological sites
ACTIVITY 2: Conduct of study on the carrying capacities and 10
appropriate management approaches for the above-mentioned
sites, as well as the criteria and guidelines for
preservation/rehabilitation/restoration
ACTIVITY 3: Development of management plan for the restoration 1.5
and maintenance of these sites
ACTIVITY 4: Restoration/rehabilitation/preservation of these sites 200
ACTIVITY 5: Inclusion of the set criteria for the preservation/ 0.1
rehabilitation/restoration of these sites in the Environmental
impact Assessment (EIA) criteria for evaluation of development
projects
ACTIVITY 6: Formulation and implementation of restoration and 10
maintenance program to ensure the preservation of these sites
ACTIVITY 7: Incorporation of the zoning, protection, restoration/ 0.2
rehabilitation and maintenance of these sites into local and
national development plans, and land-use plans (CLUPs)
Objective 5 Increase the productivity of fishery resources within the Manila Bay 125.0
Region to attain maximum sustainable yield (MSY) by 2020.
ACTIVITY 1: Conduct study on different factors/parameters 1
regarding fishery resources within the Manila Bay region
ACTIVITY 2: Conduct socio-economic survey of the coastal 1
population
ACTIVITY 3: Determination and evaluation of appropriate 0.5
regulatory/ legal and economic instruments in Manila bay
region
ACTIVITY 4: Development of integrated plan for sustainable 2
fisheries in the Manila Bay region, consistent with the Fisheries
Code
5-86
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
ACTIVITY 5: Implementation of the integrated plan for sustainable 120
fisheries (for entire bay and each region)
ACTIVITY 6: Establishment of permitting and licensing system for 0.5
municipal fishing in the Manila bay region
Objective 6 Achieve sustainable and ecologically-sound aquaculture and 6.75
mariculture production in Manila Bay by 2015.
ACTIVITY 1: Conduct study on carrying capacity for aquaculture 2.5
and mariculture in Manila Bay region
ACTIVITY 2: Conduct inventory of owners and operators and 0.5
assessment of the aquaculture and mariculture
farms/industries in Manila Bay
ACTIVITY 3: Review and assessment of appropriate policy 0.5
instruments and development of guidelines and standards for
aquaculture and mariculture farms/industries
ACTIVITY 4: Delineation of areas for aquaculture and mariculture 1
ACTIVITY 5: Requiring owners and operators to apply appropriate 2.25
aquaculture and mariculture methods and practices
ACTIVITY 6: Revoking of permits of aquaculture and mariculture ---
farms in areas that are not designated for such use, and
removal of all illegal pens/cages/ponds in Manila Bay and
Laguna de Bay
ACTIVITY 7: Restoration of production of windowpane oyster and ---
seaweeds, if appropriate
Objective 7 Increase coverage of water supply distribution by 50% in areas with 93.25
unsustainable groundwater extraction to protect aquifers from
contamination and salt-water intrusion by 2015.
ACTICITY 1: Conduct study or collation/updating of information on 5
matters regarding to groundwater use
ACTIVITY 2: Conduct of feasibility study and development of 5
investment plan to expand coverage and supply of surface
water
ACTIVITY 3: Development of groundwater management plan 2.5
ACTIVITY 4: Construction of water supply facilities 40
ACTIVITY 5: Construction/rehabilitation of irrigation systems and 40
rehabilitate multi-purpose water reservoirs to increase water
availability for agricultural and municipal use
5-87
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
ACTIVITY 6: Development and issuance of guidelines and 0.25
standards on water use reduction technologies and processes,
water recycling, groundwater extraction, and post-closure of
abandoned wells.
ACTIVITY 7: Establishment of appropriate water pricing system 0.25
ACTIVITY 8: Establishment of monitoring and evaluation system for 0.25
groundwater extraction, saltwater intrusion, land subsidence,
and contamination of groundwater
Estimate Grand Total 19,194.30
Legend:
Objective
Activity
5-88
Manila Bay Environmental Management Project

OPMBCS Activities by Lead Agencies
Partnership and Governance
Estimated
Agency Objective/Activity Budget (In
Million P)
Manila Bay Objective 4 4
Environmental
Act. 1. Conduct stakeholder analysis and awareness assessment of 3
Management
different stakeholders (local community, school children, local and
Project (MBEMP)
national political leaders and functionaries, civil society, private)
Project
consistent with the Advocacy and Communications Plan of MBEMP.
Management
Office (PMO) and Act. 2. Update communication plan for the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy 1
Site Management and its Operations Plan
Offices (SMOs) a. Target Audience
b. Strategy
c. Programs
d. Milestones
Manila Bay Objective 2 .15

Environmental
Act. 2. Strengthen PCC as interim body to coordinate the implementation 0.15
Management
of the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy and its Operational Plan until the
Project (MBEMP)
Manila Bay Sustainable Development Council is established.
Project
Coordinating Act. 3. Formulate and adopt a policy framework declaring Manila Bay as -
Committee (PCC) “Water Quality Management Area” with a governing board (in
accordance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act).
Act. 4. Draft appropriate institutional arrangements and legal mechanism. -
Act. 5. Lobby for the approval of the proposed institutional arrangements. -
Department of Objective 1 10
Environment and
Act. 1. Review and consolidate pertinent information on: corals, 3
Natural
mangroves, seagrass beds, mudflats, swamps, avifauna, fisheries,
Resources
shellfishes, seaweeds, benthos, phytoplanktons, zooplanktons,
(DENR)
beaches/sandy shores, foreshore areas, built-up areas, bedrocks
Act. 5. Develop the integrated land and sea-use zoning plan for Manila 7
Bay Area
Objective 2 58.25
Act. 1. Study/assess existing policies, legislations and administrative 2.5
arrangements, review needs and objectives, and conduct
social/stakeholder analysis to identify options on institutional
arrangements for the management of the Manila Bay Region.
Act. 6. Operationalization/implementation of the approved/ appropriate 55.75
institutional arrangement (staffing, budgeting)
Objective 3 45.75
Act. 1. Develop, implement and promote the Manila Bay-Pasig River- 13.75
Laguna de Bay as a model of integrated coastal area and river basin
management, using ecosystem-based management approach
5-89
Estimated
Million P)
(including classification of Manila Bay and Pasig River).
Act. 2. Conduct the following activities: 20
- rapid appraisal
- consultations
- identification of key areas of concern
- classification/re-classification of each river system, and
- develop/formulate a criteria for prioritization
for the enumerated major river systems:

a. Pampanga River
f. Angat Watershed and tributaries/major rivers
h. Pasag River (Sasmuan, Masantol, Macabebe Pampanga)
Act. 3. Develop the integrated coastal area and river basin management 12
plan and include required institutional arrangements and information
network for the river systems identified in Activity 2.
Act. 4. Implement the integrated coastal area and river basin -
management plan of each river system. Include:
- IIMS and Information Network
- restoration/rehabilitation of habitats and resources
- integrated land- and sea-use zoning
- marine sanctuaries, riverside parks
- investment opportunities in environmental facilities and services
- existing projects
Objective 4 25.25
Act. 1. Conduct stakeholder analysis and awareness assessment of 3
different stakeholders (local community, school children, local and
national political leaders and functionaries, civil society, private)
consistent with the Advocacy and Communications Plan of MBEMP.
Act. 2. Update communication plan for the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy 1
and its Operations Plan
a. Target audience
b. Strategy
c. Programs
d. Milestones
Act. 3. Integrate lessons on pollution prevention, waste management as 0.75
well as the protection of important natural and unique geological
areas, historical, cultural, religious and architectural landmarks in the
curriculum of primary, secondary and tertiary schools (focus on
Manila Bay), and environmental activities in the NSTP/CWTS.

CWTS – Civic Welfare Training Service
5-90
Estimated
Million P)
Act. 4. Organize and implement activities for school children/youth, e.g., 1.5
ecological camps, youth fora, essay writing, drawing/painting contest,
tree planting, coastal and river clean up, slogan and poster contest to
build awareness and mobilize participation for the long-term
management of pollution and the natural/ecological, economic and
social values of Manila Bay region
Act. 5. Conduct Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) and 3
advocacy program for national and local legislators, policy-makers,
educators, industries, civil society groups, and other stakeholders
x Conduct of Manila Bay Summit

x Disseminate policy briefs, case studies, and other IEC on:
- pollution prevention and waste management (solid waste, sewage
and industrial wastewater, toxic and hazardous waste)
- restoration/rehabilitation, protection/conservation and management
of habitats, natural values, historical, cultural, religious and
architectural landmarks, and archaeological and unique geological
sites in Manila Bay region
- aquaculture zones, quota system and appropriate aquaculture
methods and practices and their benefits
- environmental impacts of unregulated application of feeds
(inappropriate type of feeds, over-use of feeds)
- impacts of illegal logging and deforestation and measures to restore
forests and mangroves
- impacts of illegal, destructive and unregulated fishing, and measures
to address sustainable fisheries in Manila Bay region
- tree planting and coastal and river clean-up activities among
schoolchildren, youth, communities, civic and non-government
- international conventions, national laws and regulations related to
protection and management of the environment, natural resources
and historical and cultural sites
- the contents of the CLUP, especially among those involved in
processing building permits, housing permits, business permits,
ECCs, etc., as well as the various enforcement groups (e.g., Bantay
Dagat groups, etc.)
Act. 6. Organize and implement community activities (civil society, 4.5
industries, and other stakeholders) e.g., ecological camps, fora, essay
writing, drawing/painting contest, tree planting, coastal and river clean
up, bird watching, slogan and poster contest to build awareness and
mobilize participation for the long-term management of pollution and
the natural/ecological, economic and social values of Manila Bay
region
Objective 7 1.5
Act. 1 Develop natural hazards map and identify risk and hazard-prone 1.5
areas (flooding, land subsidence, earthquakes, faultlines, volcanic
eruption, lahar, flow, flash flood, and landslides, forest fires, tsunamis,
red tide, fish kill)
Act. 7. Conduct capacity-building activities, including training workshops 9
and pilot programs on alternative livelihood, for fisherfolks,
aquaculture owners and operators, farmers, livestock growers, upland
5-91
Estimated
Million P)
dwellers, informal settlers, industries, government employees, civil
society groups, pollution officers, etc. on environmentally-sound
practices, alternative livelihood programs, environmental monitoring,
environmental management, and monitoring and evaluation programs
Act. 8. Promote corporate environmental and social responsibility in the 2.5
private sector
Objective 5 6
Act. 1. Identify and document best practices involving partnership Budget
arrangements and experiences (within the Manila Bay Region and lodged to
outside) DILG
Act. 3. Develop and implement capacity-building programs for LGUs to Budget
engage in PPPs and enhance private sector investments in pollution lodged to
reduction and resource conservation projects DTI
Act. 5. Conduct pre-feasibility studies, willingness-to-pay surveys and 6
stakeholder consultations to assess viability of the projects for private
sector participation.
Objective 6 2.5
Act. 4. Develop and issue regulations, standards and guidelines 2.5
concerning buffer setback zoning in beach areas, and allocation of
areas for public recreational use, and building of tourism and port
facilities.
Objective 8 15.45
Act. 1. Develop appropriate monitoring and evaluation system for the 2
Manila Bay Region
a. Review and assess existing monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
programs
b. Incorporate the output of the Pilot Integrated Environmental
Monitoring Program (IEMP) and Risk Assessment including
performance indicators/standards
c. Delineate and clearly define roles and responsibilities of LGUs,
NGAs, private sectors, communities in the monitoring and
evaluation of programs/projects/activities in Manila Bay
Act. 2. Institutionalize the M&E system developed. 1.5
Act. 3. Institutionalize the IIMS and MBIN 1.5
Act. 4. Conduct training on capacity-building of stakeholders (LGUs, 7.5
communities, national government agencies, etc.) on M&E; IIMS
Act. 5. Mobilize communities (including indigenous peoples, women, and Budget
other vulnerable sectors) and other stakeholders for data generation, lodged to
monitoring, law enforcement, etc. LGUs
Act. 7. Assist industries towards implementation of Environmental 0.45
Management System (EMS) and pollution prevention programs
through Phil Environment Partnership Program (PEPP)
Act. 8. Implement the Eco-watch and Baywatch programs as monitoring 2.5
and incentives programs (including regular for a web-based and public
consultations)
5-92
Estimated
Million P)
Department of Objective 4 6.75
Education
Act. 3. Integrate lessons on pollution prevention, waste management as .75
(DepEd)
well as the protection of important natural and unique geological
areas, historical, cultural, religious and architectural landmarks in the
curriculum of primary, secondary and tertiary schools (focus on Manila
Bay), and environmental activities in the NSTP/CWTS.
NSTP – National Service Training Program; CWTS – Civic Welfare

Training Service
Act. 4. Organize and implement activities for school children/youth, e.g., 1.5
ecological camps, youth fora, essay writing, drawing/painting contest,
tree planting, coastal and river clean up, slogan and poster contest to
build awareness and mobilize participation for the long-term
management of pollution and the natural/ecological, economic and
social values of Manila Bay region
Act. 6. Organize and implement community activities (civil society, 4.5
industries, and other stakeholders) e.g., ecological camps, fora, essay
writing, drawing/painting contest, tree planting, coastal and river clean
up, bird watching, slogan and poster contest to build awareness and
mobilize participation for the long-term management of pollution and
the natural/ecological, economic and social values of Manila Bay
region
Philippine Objective 4
Information
Act. 5. Conduct Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) and Budget
Agency (PIA)
advocacy program for national and local legislators, policy-makers, lodged to
educators, industries, civil society groups, and other stakeholders DENR
5-93
Estimated
Million P)
Dagat groups, etc.)

Trade and
Act. 1. Identify and document best practices involving partnership 0.5
Industry (DTI)
arrangements and experiences (within the Manila Bay Region and
outside)
Act. 2. Develop guidelines on alternative partnership arrangements 0.25
applicable to the Manila Bay Region
Act. 3. Develop and implement capacity-building programs for LGUs to 1.5
engage in PPPs and enhance private sector investments in pollution
reduction and resource conservation projects
Act. 7. Monitor and evaluate compliance to partnership commitments 0.5

the Interior and
Act. Identify document and and promote replication of best practices 0.5
Local
involving partnership arrangements and experiences (within the
Government
Manila Bay Region and outside)
(DILG)
National Mapping Objective 7

and Resource
Act. 1. Develop natural hazards map and identify risk and hazard-prone Budget
Information
areas (flooding, land subsidence, earthquake, faultlines, volcanic lodged to
Authority
eruption, lahar flow, flash flood and landslides, forest fires, tsunamis, DENR
(NAMRIA)
red tide, fish kill).

Agriculture –
Act. 4. Delineate water boundaries of coastal municipalities and cities 0.15
Bureau of
Fisheries and
Aquatic
Resources (DA-
BFAR)
National Disaster Objective 7 7.75

Coordinating
Act. 1. Develop natural hazards map and identify risk and hazard-prone Budget
Council (NDCC)
areas (flooding, land subsidence, earthquake, faultlines, volcanic lodged to
eruption, lahar flow, flash flood and landslides, forest fires, tsunamis, DENR
red tide, fish kill).
Act. 2. Review the National Disaster Coordination Plan, and assess in 0.25
relation with the needs of the Manila Bay Region.
Act. 3. Develop a Natural Hazard Contingency Plan and Response 2.5

System with concerned agencies and sectors
a. Identify the ecosystems, human settlements, and historical,
cultural, religious, architectural, archeological and unique
5-94
Estimated
Million P)
geological sites that are at risk or in hazard-prone areas
b. identify and develop mitigation measures
c. Develop response system
Act. 4. Adopt and implement the contingency plan and response system. 5
Housing and Objective 1 5

Land Use
Act. 3. Amend CLUP guidelines to include sea/water use and foreshore 5
Regulatory Board
uses
National Objective 1 5
Economic
Act. 3. Amend CLUP guidelines to include sea/water use and foreshore 5
Development
uses
Authority (NEDA)
Local Objective 1 25
Government
Act. 3. Amend CLUP guidelines to include sea/water use and foreshore Budget
Units (LGUs)
uses lodged to
HLURB
Act. 7 Implementation of Manila Bay Areas integrated land and sea use 25
plan
Objective 3 7.45
Act. 5. Set-up and implement ICM in each coastal province, city and 7
municipal government around the Bay area
Act. 6. Replicate best ICM practices 0.45
Objective 4 3
Act. 5. Conduct Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) and 3
advocacy program for national and local legislators, policy-makers,
educators, industries, civil society groups, and other stakeholders

5-95
Estimated
Million P)
Dagat groups, etc.)
Objective 6 1.5
Act. 1. Conduct inventory and assessment of structures, establishments 0.5
and illegal settlements along coastlines, riverbanks and waterways.
a. removal/relocation of structures and settlers (legal and illegal)
with PNP
Act. 2. Develop investment/financial plan on the: 1
a. development of livelihood programs for relocated settlers, and
b.. rehabilitation and protection of important natural, social and
cultural sites along the coastlines, riverbanks and waterways.
Local Objective 6 27.50

Government
Units (LGUs) Act. 3. Implement a program for the relocation of informal settlers living 25
along the coastlines and waterways to meet the allowable
TDLs/reduction targets.
Act. 4. Develop and issue regulations, standards and guidelines 2.5

concerning buffer setback zoning in beach areas, and allocation of
areas for public recreational use, and building of tourism and port
facilities.
Act. 5. Implement buffer and setback zones along the beach/shores -
This includes the:
x adoption of the action plan and zoning scheme for the beach areas
and foreshore areas
x removal/relocation of structures in the zoned area
x setting up of protected areas/ sanctuaries for shorebirds and nesting
sites of marine turtles
x setting of appropriate berthing areas for artisanal fishing boats and
jetties for coastal tourism establishments and industries
Objective 8 1.95
Act. 5. Mobilize communities (including indigenous peoples, women, and 1.5
other vulnerable sectors) and other stakeholders for data generation,
monitoring, law enforcement, etc.
Act. 6. Develop voluntary agreements (e.g., self-regulation, disclosure, 0.45
etc.) with industries, hospitals, commercial and tourism enterprises
operating in the Manila Bay area
5-96
Estimated
Million P)
Provincial Objective 1 2.5
Planning and
Act. 2. Assess and align existing land-use plans, various development 2.5
Development
plans, programs and projects, and related CRM/ICM efforts at different
Office (PPDOs)
levels of government
Act. 3. Amend CLUP guidelines to include sea/water use and foreshore Budget
uses lodged to
DENR
Water Pollution
Estimated
Million P)
Environment
1. Conduct study to 549
and Natural
(a) identify point sources and determine total discharge loading (TDL) of
Resources
raw sewage and other key parameters from domestic;
(DENR)
(b) Conduct study to determine pollution loadings from fisheries and
aquaculture and from farmlands & livestock industries;
(c) Conduct study to determine pollution loadings from manufacturing
industries and commercial establishments, into the following river
systems:
a. Pampanga River
b. NCR Rivers (Paranaque, Las Pinas, Zapote rivers)
f. Angat Watershed
h. Pasag River (Sasmuan, Masantol, Macabebe, Pampanga)
i. Pasig-Potrero River (Pampanga0
2. Establish time-bound pollution-reduction targets for identified major 2.5
point sources in the identified river systems.
Objective 3 2,340
1. Mandatory registration of: 20
a. all hazardous waste generators
b. importation and use of new chemicals, and update database on
sources, volume of waste generated by type
2. Prepare investment plan for an integrated toxic and hazardous waste 10
(THW) management system (collection, transport, recycling, and
treatment of hazardous waste and proper disposal of treated
hazardous wastes).
- in special economic zones
- in key industrial areas
- healthcare wastes
3. Implement the integrated storage, treatment, and disposal (STD) plan 2,300
5-97
3.a. Construct and operate a THW management facility (including

collection, transport, recycling, treatment and proper disposal
3.b. Require all generators to use the THW management facilities
(integrated STD) – part of Environment Compliance Certificate
(ECC)
3.c. Require all importers/exporters of THW to secure permit/ clearance
from EMB
4. Implement segregation of healthcare/hospital/toxic/hazardous wastes 10
and prevent mixing with municipal solid waste.
Objective 4 1.5
Object 4 1.50
3. Develop guidelines on alternative land-based disposal sites, treatment
and disposal methods for sewage, industrial sludge, solid waste, and
contaminated dredged materials.
Objective 5 2.0
3. Identify environment-friendly paints and anti-fouling chemicals for all 2.0
ships and boats

Agriculture –
7. Develop guidelines, criteria, and standards for collection, treatment, 0.50
Bureau of
recycling, and disposal of agricultural and aqua-cultural wastes
Fisheries and
Aquatic
Resources (DA-
BFAR)
Philippine Coast Objective 4 6.0

Guard (PCG)
1. Identify sea dumping activities (e.g. dredged materials, septage 0.50
sludge, solid waste, toxic & hazardous waste, etc.).
2. Identify companies with dumping permits. 0.50
3. Develop guidelines on alternative land-based disposal sites, treatment Budget
and disposal methods for sewage, industrial sludge, solid waste, and lodged to
contaminated dredged materials. DENR
4. Issue and enforce moratorium on sea dumping 2.50
- draft and issue A.O.
5. Revoke licenses and permits for sea dumping of sewage, industrial 2.50
sludge, solid waste, and contaminated dredged materials.
Objective 5 0.50
4. Implement guidelines on the following: 0.50
(a) discharges of operational waste from ships
(b) use of harmful paints and anti-fouling chemicals
5. Develop and implement “Port Safety and Environmental Management Budget
System” lodged to
PPA
Objective 6 6.20
1. Finalize and adopt the “Manila Bay Oil Spill Contingency Plan” 0.70
2. Implement the ‘Masterplan for Maritime Safety’ and put in place 2.50
5-98
navigational aids and vessel traffic separation (VTS) scheme

3. Pilot test Manila Bay Oil Spill Contingency Plan 0.50
4. Promote ratification of the Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, 2.50
Response and Cooperation (OPRC)
MARINA Objective 5
4. Implement guidelines on the following: Budget
(a) discharges of operational waste from ships lodged to
(b) use of harmful paints and anti-fouling chemicals PCG
Philippine Port Objective 5 154
Authority (PPA)
1.Estimate the volume of discharges of operational waste (e.g., oily bilge 2.5
and ballast water) from ships (cargo, passenger, tankers, fishing
boats/ships, etc.) by type and source
2. Construct/install shore reception facilities in major ports (e.g., PPA 150
ports, Navotas fish port, Cavite ports, Bataan ports, public private
ports) as part of the masterplan
5. Develop and implement “Port Safety and Environmental Mngt. System” 1.5
Department of Objective 6
Transportation
1. Finalize and adopt the “Manila Bay Oil Spill Contingency Plan” Budget
and
lodged to
Communication
PCG
(DOTC)
4. Promote ratification of the Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Budget
Response and Cooperation (OPRC) lodged to
PCG
Local Objective 1 0.50

Government
3. Enforce the ordinances on the installation and maintenance of 0.5
Units (LGUs)
adequate septic tanks on target households along the major river
systems and all other areas directly or indirectly draining sewage to
Manila Bay.
5. (a) Prepare/update investment plan/master plan for the establishment Budget
of sewerage systems/sewerage treatment plants (STPs) for the lodged to
priority point sources in the other major rivers to meet the allowable MWSS
TDL/reduction targets by 2015
(b) prepare Investment Plan for common waste water treatment

facilities (WWTF) in key industrial areas and economic zones
6. Construct sewerage systems and centralized sewage treatment Budget
facilities (CSTF) in priority areas, including subdivisions and housing lodged to
projects, based on the reduction targets monitor the implementation of MWSS
MWSS programs/ concessionaire projects
Objective 2 12,673.5
1. Reconstitute and/or strengthen functional solid waste management 91.50
(SWM) Boards and Brgy. Solid Waste Committees and prepare 10-
year SWM Plan.
2. Develop Investment Plan for SWM systems (collection, transport, 10.0
disposal, segregation, recycling, and composting) in major LGUs
5-99
(cities and municipalities) - at least 1 city/cluster of municipalities for

each province
3. Convert existing open dumpsites into “controlled dumpsites” 1,830
4. Implement the Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) and 10,741.5
Investment Plan
4.a Establish and implement collection for SW from household,
commercial and industrial establishment
4.b. Construct Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) (for sorting and
recycling) and composting facilities for solid waste based on
Investment Plan
4.c. Construct sanitary landfill for the disposal of residual waste.
5. Prohibit the operation of open dumpsites. 0.50
Metropolitan Objective 1 2,005

Waterworks and
4. Implement a pilot project on sewerage system in the 500
Sewerage
Parañaque, Las Piñas and Zapote river system.
System (MWSS)
5. (a) Prepare/update investment plan/master plan for the establishment 5
of sewerage systems/sewerage treatment plants (STPs) for the
priority point sources in the other major rivers to meet the allowable
TDL/reduction targets by 2015
(b) prepare Investment Plan for common waste water treatment

6. Construct sewerage systems and centralized sewage treatment 1,500
facilities (CSTF) in priority areas, including subdivisions and housing
projects, based on the reduction targets monitor the implementation of
MWSS programs/ concessionaire projects
Over-Exploitation of Resources and Degradation of Habitats and Historical, Cultural,

Religious, Archeological and Unique Geological Sites
Estimated
Million P)
Environment
Act. 1. Identify and assess existing and proposed Protected Areas (PAs) 2.5
and Natural
and critical habitats in the Manila Bay region and key habitats and
Resources
resources to be designated as Protected Areas and critical habitats,
(DENR)
including those declared and proposed by LGUs
Act. 2. Prepare detailed Protected Area and Critical Habitat Management 5
Plan in the Manila Bay region based on the approved integrated land
and sea-use zoning plans to include but not limited to :
x Plan for the protection and restoration/rehabilitation of the following
habitats:
- coral reefs,
- seagrass beds,
- mangroves, mudflats
- swamps (e.g., Candaba Swamps),
- inland and other wetlands, and,
- forests
x Designation/delineation of:
- fishing area and fish sanctuaries
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- mangrove and mudflat sanctuaries

- sanctuaries for rare and endangered species (turtles, birds,
other wildlife)
- buffer zones
- river easements
- eco-tourism sites
- national parks
x Consultations with concerned government units/ agencies, LGUs,
NGOs, informal settlers, and other stakeholders for the finalization
of the PA Management Plan
x Roles and responsibilities of each agency/sector involved in the
implementation
x Monitoring and evaluation system
Act. 3. Establish/restore and manage designated Protected Areas and 12.5
critical habitats
3.1. Establish and manage sanctuaries/protected areas (e.g., fish,
mangroves and mudflats, forests, swamps, birds/turtles/wildlife,
etc.)
3.2. Establish the Candaba Swamps as bird sanctuary and national
park, in view of being declared as a Ramsar site
Maintain existing national parks in each province/
municipality/city, including adoption of users fee system and
community-based resource management programs
Objective 2 55.75
Act. 1. Review results of Integrated Environmental Monitoring Program 1.5
(IEMP) and assess the condition of the existing mangrove areas and
mudflats.
Act. 2. Prepare detailed rehabilitation and management plan for 1
mangrove and mudflat areas
Include:
- Mangrove reforestation under the Community-based Forest
Management Framework
- Revert back abandoned fishponds into mangrove areas
- Measures/actions to prohibit further decrease of mangrove and
mudflat areas due to conversion into aquaculture and salt beds,
land reclamation for human settlement, industrial development,
removal for fuel wood, pollution and sedimentation as a result of
upland and upstream activities, pest infestation, among others
- Mobilize/strengthen community organization/associations
- Monitoring and evaluation system, including list of indicators to
determine whether or not objectives of the plan are achieved
Act. 3. Conduct consultations with LGUs, NGO, IP and community 0.5
stakeholders, and prepare Action Plan.
Act. 4. Implement Action Plan for rehabilitation and maintenance of 20
mangroves and mudflats
4.1. Organize and mobilize community organizations, associations,
NGOs and private sector for the mangrove reforestation
4.2. Restore/revert back into mangroves all abandoned fishponds
4.3. Reforest mangrove areas through community-based management
approach
4.4. Provide livelihood programs for communities managing and
protecting the mangrove and mudflat areas
4.5. Establish Mangrove and Bird Sanctuary in the Reclamation Area
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(as model for eco-tourism in mangrove areas)

4.6. Promote regular clean-up activities in the mudflat areas with the
communities and LGUs
Act. 5.a. Review and reconcile existing laws and ordinances on the .50
following:
- conversion of mangroves and mudflats into fishponds and shrimp
ponds
- reclamation, dredging and dumping activities in mangrove and
mudflat areas
- cutting of mangroves and filling in of mudflat areas for resettlement,
tourism, industrial and commercial areas
- all municipal fisheries ordinances
5.b. Enforce the laws and ordinances.
Act. 6. Monitor progress of the Action Plan for mangrove and mudflat 2
rehabilitation and management
Act. 7. Conduct rapid assessment of the entire stretch of shorelines along 5
Manila Bay, and review current activities/structures, related policies,
regulations and permitting system, and proposed plans, programs and
projects to be implemented along the foreshore areas.
Act. 8. Prepare masterplan for the development of foreshore areas in 5
accordance with the integrated land-and sea-use plan and the
integrated watershed and coastal area management framework,
including:
- appropriate methods for the restoration of damaged
beaches/shores, and mitigation of coastal erosion;
- rehabilitation and protection of mangroves, which serve as natural
barriers to shoreline updrift and pro-gradation; and,
- Action plan for the Manila Bay Region prepared by the stakeholders
Act. 9.a. Issue moratorium on: 0.25
- mining/quarrying of sand from rivers
- reclamation of shallow coastal waters to build housing and tourist
establishments
9.b. Enforce laws on:
- mining/quarrying of sand/rocks from beaches and PAs
- dumping of garbage, sludge and dredged materials along
beaches/shores
Act. 10. Implement programs/projects on beach nourishment/stabilization 10
and mitigation measures to address coastal erosion.
(to be coordinated with implementation of the Integrated Forestry
Development and Management Plan, the restoration and protection
activities for mangroves and mudflats).
Act. 11. Implement the Eco-watch and Blue Flag system in the Manila 10
Bay area to monitor beach and coastal water quality, and to provide
incentives for beach protection.
Objective 3 539.40
Act. 1. Update maps on watershed boundaries/characteristics in Manila 1
Bay region, and the Manila Bay IIMS (NAMRIA)
Act. 2. Identify and assess the implementation of various national and 1
local programs/projects/ activities related to forest management
policies and forest restoration/rehabilitation programs
Act. 3. Develop Integrated Forestry Development and Management Plan 1.5
(IFDMP) for the Manila Bay region
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Act. 4. Conduct consultation/ workshop on the finalization of Integrated 1

Forestry Development and Management Plan (IFDMP)
Act. 5. Implement the IFDMP 400

5.1. Reforest open and denuded areas and protect forest resources
through appropriate arrangements, e.g., Community-based
Forest Management (CBFM), Industrial Forest Management
Agreements (IFMA), Socialized Industrial Forest Management
Agreements (SIFMA)
5.2. Undertake appropriate riverbank stabilization projects
5.3. Package investment opportunities for CBFM projects
5.4. Monitor and implement forest land use (mapping of forest and
non-forest boundaries, ground survey, demarcation, etc.)
5.5. Grant appropriate security of tenure to upland dwellers
5.6. Provide technical assistance to the private sector and NGOs in
the establishment of industrial forest plantations
5.7. Apply appropriate economic instruments to capture resource
rents
5.8. Provide alternative livelihood programs/ projects
5.9. Establish eco-tourism programs
5.10. Undertake intensified forest protection campaign on forest fires
and illegal logging.
Act. 6. Enforce laws, regulations, and ordinances on illegal logging within 135
the Manila Bay region.
Objective 4
Act. 5. Include the criteria/guidelines for preservation/ rehabilitation/ Budget
restoration of important cultural, historical, religious, archeological, lodged to
architectural and unique geological sites in the Environmental Impact NCCA
Assessment (EIA) criteria for evaluation of development projects
Objective 7 13.25
Act. 1. Conduct study/collate/update information on: 5
a. the incidence of salt-water intrusion and land subsidence around
Manila Bay
b. extent of groundwater use (profile of users, volume and rate of
extraction)
c. current state of the aquifers
d. existing water supply from surface water and groundwater
e. current and projected water demand by sector and location
f. potential surface water sources
g. priority municipalities/cities
h. contamination due to leachate from dumpsites, gasoline stations,
etc.
i. review of permitting system and fee system for groundwater users
Act. 2. Conduct feasibility studies and develop investment plan to expand 5
coverage and supply of surface water to coastal areas, areas outside
of the central distribution system of MWSS, and other water districts.
Act. 3. Develop groundwater management plan, including the 2.5
establishment of time-bound targets to reduce groundwater extraction
and allow the recovery of aquifers, conservation (ERs) and other
demand-side mgt. measures
Act. 6. Develop and issue guidelines and standards on water use .25
reduction technologies and processes, water recycling, groundwater
extraction, and post-closure of abandoned wells.
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Act. 7. Establish appropriate water pricing system to reflect full cost of .25
groundwater use, surface water impoundment, treatment and
distribution, and wastewater discharges.
Act. 8. Establish monitoring and evaluation system for groundwater 0.25
extraction, salt-water intrusion, land subsidence, and contamination of
groundwater.
- Collaboration with the National Water Information Network (NWIN)
Agriculture –
Act. 1.a. Conduct study on fish stock trends, diversity of pelagic, demersal 1
Bureau of
and fresh water fish and other ecologically important species,
Fisheries and
and determine feasible, socially accepted resource management
Aquatic
intervention.
Resources (DA-
BFAR)
1.b. Conduct study on maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and
maximum economic yield (MEY) for pelagic, demersal and fresh
water fish in Manila Bay Region, and the open and closed
seasons and areas for harvesting commercially and ecologically
important species
1.c Conduct study on the trends of fish kills due to red tide and
determine bioaccumulation of sediments, fish and shellfishes
Act. 2. Conduct socio-economic survey of the coastal population- 1
including fisherfolk, current fish catch, fishing effort
Act. 3. Determine and evaluate appropriate regulatory/legal and economic 0.5
instruments (moratorium on commercial fisheries, open/close season
for fishing, licensing and permitting system) in Manila Bay Region
Act. 4. Develop integrated plan for sustainable fisheries in Manila Bay 2
region, consistent with the Fisheries Code
Include but not limited to:
- Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) program
- sustainable fishing methods and practices
- appropriate policy instruments
- fishing areas/zones
- fish sanctuaries; no-catch zones
- open and closed seasons and areas for commercially and
ecologically important species
- reduction of population of exotic species detrimental to indigenous
aquatic species
monitoring of fishery resources and activities
Act. 5. Implement the integrated plan for sustainable fisheries (for entire 120
bay and each region)
5.1. Establish fishing areas and fish sanctuaries (in accordance with
the integrated land- and sea-use plan/zoning scheme)
5.2. Implement the designated closed season for harvesting
commercially and ecologically important species and designated
closed areas for identified migration routes of commercially and
ecologically important fish species.
5.3. Implement existing laws and policies on commercial fishing,
trawling, and other illegal fishing methods in Manila Bay.
5.4. Provide communities with appropriate alternative livelihood
programs and support services (e.g., mussel culture, seaweeds
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farming, mudcrab fattening, microfinance, etc.).

5.5. Construct/rehabilitate fish ports with fish storage and other
necessary facilities and market road network.
5.6. Allocate and construct berthing areas for artisanal fishers.
5.7. Institutionalize the IEMP, specifically the monitoring system for
fishery resources and fishing effort in the Manila Bay region
5.8. Implement Fishery Code RA 8850
Act. 6. Establish permitting and licensing system for municipal fishing in 0.5
Manila Bay Region, and track the number of fisherfolks and fishing
effort.
Objective 6 6.75
Act. 1. Conduct study on carrying capacity for aquaculture and 2.5
mariculture in Manila Bay region
Act. 2. Conduct inventory of owners and operators (both with permits and 0.5
without permits) and assessment of the aquaculture and mariculture
farms/industries in Manila Bay relative to its carrying capacity
Act. 3. Review and assess appropriate policy instruments and develop .5
guidelines, aquaculture and mariculture standards, and regulations
concerning implementation, monitoring and enforcement of:
users fee, quota system and other economic instruments
appropriate technology, methods, practices, feeds (type and
application methods) and specifications for the pens/cages/ponds
(e.g., size of mesh, distance of poles, etc.)
Act. 4. Based on the integrated land- and sea-use plan, delineate areas 1
for aquaculture and mariculture, and establish quota system in
accordance with the carrying capacity.
Act. 5. Require owners and operators to apply appropriate aquaculture 2.25
and mariculture methods and practices
Act. 6. Revoke permits of aquaculture and mariculture farms in areas that
are not designated for aquaculture and mariculture production, and
remove all illegal pens/cages/ponds in Manila Bay and Laguna de Bay
Act. 7. Restore production of windowpane oyster and seaweeds (as
alternative livelihood), in appropriate sites with LGUs, POs, NGOs,
academe, private sector
Department of Objective 2 .25
Public Works
Act. 12. Develop and issue guidelines and standards for coastal road 0.25
and Highways
construction, and enhancement of scenic view along the coasts
(DPWH)
Objective 7
Act. 5 Construct/rehabilitate irrigation systems and rehabilitate multi- Budget
purpose water reservoirs to increase water availability for agricultural lodged to
and municipal use, including programs to mitigate erosion, siltation NIA
and sedimentation to prolong lifespan of water reservoirs
Tourism (DOT)
Act. 6. Formulate and implement restoration and maintenance program to 10
ensure the preservation of important cultural, historical, religious,
archeological, architectural and unique geological sites, including the
establishment of:
- tourism guidelines using information on carrying capacities of
prioritized sites
- users fee schemes & enforcement system
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- standards and certification program
National Objective 4 216.50

Commission on
Act. 1. Conduct inventory and assessment of all cultural, historical, 5
Culture and Arts
architectural, religious and archeological sites.
(NCCA)
Act. 2. Conduct study on carrying capacities and appropriate 10
management approaches for important cultural, historical, religious,
archeological, architectural and unique geological sites, including
criteria and guidelines for preservation/ rehabilitation/restoration
Act. 3. Develop management plan to restore and maintain important 1.5
cultural, historical, religious, archeological and unique geological sites,
including:
- legal and financial mechanisms
- monitoring and enforcement system
Act. 4. Restore/rehabilitate/preserve cultural, historical, religious, 200.
archeological , architectural, and unique geological sites, in
accordance with the criteria and guidelines
Housing and Objective 4 .2

Land Use
Act. 7. Incorporate the zoning, protection, restoration/rehabilitation and .2
Regulatory
maintenance of cultural, historical, religious and architectural
Board
landmarks and archeological and unique geological sites into local
and national development plans, and land-use plans (CLUPs)
Laguna Lake Objective 5

Development
Act. 6. Establish permitting and licensing system for municipal fishing in Budget
Authority
Manila Bay Region, and track the number of fisherfolks and fishing lodged to
(LLDA)
effort. DA-BFAR
Objective 6
Act. 6. Revoke permits of aquaculture and mariculture farms in areas that Budget
are not designated for aquaculture and mariculture production, and lodged DA-
remove all illegal pens/cages/ponds in Manila Bay and Laguna de BFAR
Bay.
National Water Objective 7

Resources
Act. 1. Conduct study/collate/update information on: Budget
Board (NWRB)
a. the incidence of salt-water intrusion and land subsidence around lodged to
Manila Bay DENR
b. extent of groundwater use (profile of users, volume and rate of
extraction)
etc.
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Act. 2. Conduct feasibility studies and develop investment plan to expand Budget
coverage and supply of surface water to coastal areas, areas outside lodged to
of the central distribution system of MWSS, and other water districts. DENR
Act. 3. Develop groundwater management plan, including the Budget
establishment of time-bound targets to reduce groundwater extraction lodged to
and allow the recovery of aquifers. DENR
Act. 6. Develop and issue guidelines and standards on water use Budget
reduction technologies and processes, water recycling, groundwater lodged to
extraction, and post-closure of abandoned wells. DENR
Act. 7. Establish appropriate water pricing system to reflect full cost of Budget
groundwater use, surface water impoundment, treatment and lodged
distribution, and wastewater discharges. DENR
Act. 8. Establish monitoring and evaluation system for groundwater Budget
extraction, salt-water intrusion, land subsidence, and contamination of lodged
groundwater. DENR
National Objective 7 40
Irrigation
Act. 5. Construct/rehabilitate irrigation systems and rehabilitate multi- 40
Administration
purpose water reservoirs to increase water availability for agricultural
(NIA)
and municipal use, including programs to mitigate erosion, siltation
and sedimentation to prolong lifespan of water reservoirs
Local Objective 1
Government
Act. 3. Establish/restore and manage designated Protected Areas and Budget
Units (LGUs)
critical habitats lodged to
3.4. Establish and manage sanctuaries/protected areas (e.g., fish, DENR
mangroves and mudflats, forests, swamps, birds/turtles/wildlife,
etc.)
3.5. Establish the Candaba Swamps as bird sanctuary and national
3.6. Maintain existing national parks in each province/
municipality/city, including adoption of users fee system and
community-based resource management programs
Objective 4
Act. 7. Incorporate the zoning, protection, restoration/rehabilitation and Budget
maintenance of cultural, historical, religious and architectural lodged to
landmarks and archeological and unique geological sites into local HLURB
and national development plans, and land-use plans (CLUPs)
Objective 5
Act. 6. Establish permitting and licensing system for municipal fishing in Budget
Manila Bay Region, and track the number of fisherfolks and fishing lodged to
effort. DA-BFAR
Objective 6
Act. 2. Conduct inventory of owners and operators (both with permits and Budget
without permits) and assessment of the aquaculture and mariculture lodged to
farms/industries in Manila Bay relative to its carrying capacity DA-BFAR
Act. 4. Based on the integrated land- and sea-use plan, delineate areas Budget
for aquaculture and mariculture, and establish quota system in lodged to
accordance with the carrying capacity. DA-BFAR
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Act. 6. Revoke permits of aquaculture and mariculture farms in areas that

are not designated for aquaculture and mariculture production, and
remove all illegal pens/cages/ponds in Manila Bay and Laguna de
Bay.
Concessionaire Objective 7 40
s /Water
Act. 4. Construct water supply facilities (from surface water Level III 40
Districts
service) in coastal areas, areas outside of the central distribution
system of MWSS and other water districts with critical water
requirements and salt-water intrusion problems
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6.0 INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION (IEC) STRATEGY FOR THE MANILA
BAY OPERATIONAL PLAN
A comprehensive and integrated IEC Plan is one of the components of the OPMBCS. It is here
where the clear message of the Manila Bay Plan will be presented to the various stakeholders to
solicit their support and cooperation in the implementation of the various programs/projects and
activities supportive of the OPMBCS. Its overarching strategy is largely anchored on the strategies of
Social Marketing/Social Mobilization/Alliance Building and Networking. Appropriate communication
strategies and processes will be followed to deliver the message which can initiate awareness,
acceptance, endorsement, adoption, implementation and support by the various stakeholders of the
various activities of the operational plan.
The IEC Plan also hinges on the principal message “Bahagi Ka ng Obra!” which connotes that every
stakeholder is part and parcel to the successful implementation of the Manila Bay Plan,
It is geared towards the attainment of the following objectives:
1. To create awareness and appreciation of stakeholders on the OPMBCS goals, objectives,

and action programs and projects;
2. To promote the OPMBCS for endorsement and adoption of the various identified
stakeholders within the Manila Bay Region;
3. To encourage the participation of stakeholders in the implementation of the OPMBCS; and,
4. To encourage stakeholders’ positive attitudes and practices supportive of the OPMBCS
implementation.
To achieve these objectives, the Plan has a general and a specific set of activities. Both sets of
activities have identified various target audiences with specific strategies, activities, expected outputs
and appropriate media that will help in the effective and efficient transfer of the messages of the three
(3) issues presented in the OPMBCS. Different sets of IEC activities and presentations shall be
developed for each target audience and these will be undertaken in consonance with the Advocacy
and Communication (AdCom) Plan of the Manila Bay Environmental Management Project (MBEMP).
A “Manila Bay Summit” is also planned to discuss priority issues and areas of concern in Manila Bay
area as well as the long-term Coastal Strategy and the action plans as set forth in the Operational
Plan, set in place appropriate institutional arrangements, and build strategic partnerships to mobilize
resources for the implementation of the Operational Plan.
Together with the IEC Plan, sample flyers and poster have been developed presenting the general
vision for the Manila Bay region. (See attached sample flyers and poster.)
The IEC Plan of the OPMBCS is presented in Table 8.
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Table 8 Action Plan for the IEC component

Operational Plan for Manila Bay Coastal Strategy
Objectives
1. To create awareness and appreciation of stakeholders on the goals, objectives, and action programs and projects;
2. To promote the OPMB for endorsement and adoption of various identified stakeholders of the Manila Bay Region by 2005;
3. To encourage the participation of stakeholders in the implementation of the OPMB effective 2005; and,
4. To encourage positive attitudes and practices supportive of OPMBCS.
General Activity: Manila Bay Summit
Target Responsible
Strategy Activities Expected Output Media Time Frame
Audience Agency/Office
All stakeholders Formal ¾ Program ¾ Pledge of ¾ Manila Bay Fourth Quarter PMO, SMOs,
Gathering of ¾ Signing of pledge Commitment Coastal of 2005 other
Stakeholders of commitment to ¾ Proceedings Strategy cooperating
support and/or ¾ Photo-ops ¾ OPMBCS agencies
adopt the ¾ Published articles Executive
OPMBCS ¾ Slot in TV/radio Summary
¾ Media Coverage news and public ¾ Audio-visual
affairs programs presentation
¾ Primers
¾ Pamphlets
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Specific Activities
Target Strategy Activities Expected Output Media Time Frame Concerned

Audience Agency
a) Executive
x Office of x Promote and x Request time slot to x Publications x Executive Oct ’05 – Mar Office of the
the solicit present the x TV slots/multimedia Summary ‘06 Asecs, Usecs,
President endorsemen OPMBCS (DENR exposure OPMBCS PMO, MBEMP
b) Legislators t and USec,/ASec/ RED) x Recruited champions x Flyers
x National commitment x Sponsor kapihan x Budget allocation x Talking Points
(Senate of the style fora x Draft Bill for for kapihan
and president x Identify and recruit appropriate body x Audio-visual
Congress) and legislator champions that will govern the presentation
legislators to for OPMBCS Manila Bay region
OPMBCS x Implement AdComP including
applicable activities endorsement of the
x Lobbying for OPMBCS
institutionalization of x Funding allocation
MBEMP from PDAF, CDF
x Request for fund
allocation for
OPMBCS from
PDAF, CDF
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Target Audience Strategy Activities Expected Output Media Timeframe Concerned

Agency
c) LGUs Dec. ’05 – Feb. x MBEMP
x Local Chief x Promote x Conduct fora, x Commitment of x Audio-Visual ‘06 SMOs
Executives and solicit meetings, support presentation
(LCEs) endorseme dialogues, focused (resources) for the x Flyers, posters,
nt and group dialogues OPMBCS handbills
commitment x Present OPMBCS x Photo-ops
of the LCEs by REDs and
to OPMBCS MBEMP Tech. staff
x Sanggunian x Promote x Present OPMBCS x Sanggunian x Audio-Visual x Jan – June x SMOs
(prov., and solicit by REDs and Resolution to presentation ‘06
city/mun., endorseme MBEMP Tech. staff adopt and x Flyers, posters,
brgy.) nt and x Conduct workshop/ implement handbills,
commitment seminars, fora, OPMBCS “komiks”
Functiona of the meetings, dialogues x Photo-ops
ries Sanggunian x Recruit champions
and for OPMBCS
functionarie advocacy and
s to implementation
OPMBCS
d) NGAs x Promote and x Present OPMBCS x Signed MOAs, x Audio-Visual x Jan – Sept. x OPMBCS
solicit by REDs and MOUs presentation ‘06 TWGs, SMOs
endorsemen MBEMP Tech. staff x Proceedings x Executive
t and x Conduct workshop/ x Workshops, Summary
commitment seminars, fora, seminars, fora, x Photo-ops
of the NGAs meetings, meetings,
to OPMBCS dialogues dialogues
for inclusion x Signing of MOUs, conducted
in the MOAs and other x Plan of
MTPDP, instruments Action/Program
GAA, and x Identify OPMBCS and Projects that
NGAs’ Plan activities that can include OPMBCS
of Action/ be included in the activities
Programs NGAs’ Plan of x Policies
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Target Audience Strategy Activities Expected Output Media Timeframe Concerned

Agency
and projects Action/ Programs
and projects
x Formulate/draft and
present policies
related to OPMBCS
objectives
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Target Strategy Activities Expected Output Media Timeframe Concerned

Audience Agency
e) NGOs x Launch co- x Present OPMBCS x Concept paper on x Audio-Visual x Apr – Sept ‘06 x PMO, SMOs,
managemen by REDs and co-management presentation Regional
t concepts MBEMP Tech. developed x Brochures, Flyers, CMMDs
for staff x Proceedings Primers,
OPMBCS x Develop and x Roles and Pamphlets
present co- responsibilities x Executive
management identified Summary
concept x Programs and x Photo-ops
x Conduct workshop/ Projects of NGOs
seminars, fora, that include the
meetings, identified OPMBCS
dialogues activities
x Delineate roles x MOU/MOA signed
and
responsibilities;
x Identify OPMBCS
activities that can
be included in their
programs and
projects
Signing of MOUs,
MOAs and other
instrument
x Adopt x Implement x Synchronized IEC x Audio-Visual x Jan ’06 – x PMO, SMOs,
AdComP appropriate work plan for presentation 0nwards Regional
AdComP activities OPMBCS x Primer CMMDs
x Coordinate with
concerned groups
and sectors
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Audience Agency
x Launch x Conduct press x Concepts for print- x Audio-Visual x Oct ’05 – Mar x PMO, SMOs,
Mass-media conference TV-radio-internet presentation ‘06 PEMSEA
campaign x Develop multi- materials x Print media PIA, PAO,
media (print, TV, x Radio and TV plugs x Fora, meetings, RPAOs
Radio, internet) x publications conferences,
materials x Proceedings dialogues
x Conduct fora,
meetings,
conferences,
dialogues
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Audience Agency
f) POs & x Launch x Conduct press x Concepts for multi- x Audio-Visual x Oct ’05 – Mar x PMO, SMOs,
communities mass media conference media materials presentation ‘06 PEMSEA
campaign x Develop multi-media x Print-TV-radio- x Print media PIA, PAO,
materials internet materials x Fora, meetings, RPAOs
x Conduct fora, x Radio and TV conferences,
meetings, plugs dialogues
conferences, x publications
dialogues x Proceedings
x Launch co- x Present OPMBCS by x Concept paper on x Audio-Visual x Feb – July ‘06 x PMO, SMOs,
managemen MBEMP Tech. staff co-management presentation PEMSEA,
t concepts x Develop and present developed x Brochures, regional
for co-management x Proceedings Flyers, Primers, CMMDs
OPMBCS concept x Roles and Pamphlets
x Conduct workshop/ responsibilities x Executive
seminars, fora, identified Summary
meetings, dialogues; x MOU/MOA signed x Photo-ops
x Formulate/develop
on-the-ground
activities (e.g.,
coastal clean-up, tree
planting, painting
contest, etc.)
x Delineate roles and
responsibilities;
x Signing of MOUs,
MOAs and other
instruments
x Solicit x Present OPMBCS by x Signed MOAs, x Audio-Visual x Jan ’06 - x PMO, SMOs,
commitment, MBEMP Tech. staff MOUs presentation onwards PEMSEA,
endorsement x Conduct workshop/ x x Executive Regional
and adoption seminars, fora, x Proceedings Summary CMMDs
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Audience Agency
of OPMBCS meetings, dialogues x award/incentive x Photo-ops
x Conduct of system
technology
demonstration (e.g.,
ESWM)
x Formulate
award/incentive
system
x Signing of MOUs,
MOAs and other
instruments
x Tap x Present OPMBCS by x Printed documents x Audio-Visual x Oct ’05 – Jan x SMOs
Regional MBEMP Tech. staff x presentation ‘06
CMMDs x Conduct workshop/ x Brochures,
(DENR), seminars, fora, flyers, primers,
NFARMCs / meetings, dialogues pamphlets,
MFARMCs x Tasking streamers,
and other x Pledge of billboards
organized commitment x Executive
groups summary
x Photo-ops
x Slogans
x Proceedings
x T-shirts/caps
x Conduct x Clean-up activities x Replicated best x Theme for the x Jan ’06 – x PMO, SMOs
and/or link x Tree planting practices events onwards
with special x On-the-Spot painting/ x Documented x Sponsors
events and drawing/essay- success stories x Streamers,
activities writing/ declamation x Awards distributed billboards,
contest posters
x Photo contest
x Sports events
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Audience Agency
x Identify and award
best practices
x Slogan contest

Audience Agency
g) Academe x Promote x Present OPMBCS x Research-based x Audio-Visual x April – June ‘06 x SMOs, EMB
and solicit by REDs and information presentation
endorsemen MBEMP Tech. developed x Flyers, posters,
t of staff x Advocacy handbills, comics
OPMBCS x Conduct activities identified x Photo-ops
workshop/ x Proceedings
seminars, fora,
meetings,
dialogues
x Prepare IEC
materials
x Establish x Identify roles and x Proceedings x Audio-visual x May – Oct ‘06 x SMOs, EMB
partnerships responsibilities x Signed MOU/MOA presentation
(e.g. x Signing of x Identified x Seminars, fora,
PATLEPAM) MOU/MOA champions dialogues,
x Recruit champions meetings,
for OPMBCS conferences
advocacy and
implementation
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Audience Agency
h) Religious x Promote x Present OPMBCS x Proceedings x Audio-Visual x April – June ‘06 x PMO, SMOs
sector and solicit by REDs and presentation
endorsemen MBEMP Tech. x Flyers, posters,
t of staff handbills, comics
OPMBCS x Conduct x Photo-ops
workshop/
seminars, fora,
meetings,
dialogues
x Develop and x Prepare x Advocacy/IEC x Advocacy x x
implement Advocacy/IEC materials materials
IEC materials
Activities for
OPMBCS
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Audience Agency
i) Women and x Promote and x Present OPMBCS x Advocacy x Audio-Visual x April – June x PMO, SMOs,
Senior solicit by REDs and activities presentation ‘06 Regional
Citizens endorsement MBEMP Tech. staff identified x Flyers, posters, CMMDs
Groups/ of OPMBCS x Conduct workshop/ x Proceedings handbills,
Associations seminars, fora, comics
meetings, dialogues x Photo-ops
x Establish x Identify roles and x Proceedings x Audio-visual x May – Nov. x PMO, SMOs,
partnerships responsibilities x Signed MOU/MOA presentation ‘06 Regional
x Signing of x Identified x Seminars, fora, CMMDs
MOU/MOA champions dialogues,
x Recruit champions x Projects meetings,
for OPMBCS conferences
advocacy and
implementation
x Identify projects that
can be implemented
by women
associations
x Identify gender-
related projects
j) Funding x Promote and x Present OPMBCS x Proceedings x Audio-Visual x April – Dec. x DENR, PMO,
institutions, solicit by REDs and x Signed presentation ‘06 SMOs
donor commitment MBEMP Tech. staff MOA/MOU x Technical papers
agencies, to the x Conduct inter- x Feasibility
multi-lateral OPMBCS agency studies
financing workshop/seminars, x Research results
institutions fora, meetings,
and other dialogues
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Audience Agency
agencies x Package x Submit project x Compiled project x Audio-Visual x April - x PMO,
project proposals proposals and presentation onwards PEMSEA,
proposals x Present viable feasibility studies x Technical papers respective
project proposals x Funding x Feasibility Project
x Draft commitments allocation studies proponents
or MOA/MOUs x Research results

Audience Agency
k) Youth Sector x Launch x Conduct press x Multi-media x Audio-Visual x Oct ’05 – Mar x PMO, SMOs,
and mass media conference materials presentation ‘06 PEMSEA,
Sangguniang campaign x Develop multi-media x Proceedings x Print media PIA, PAO,
Kabataan materials x Fora, meetings, RPAOs,
(SK), including x Conduct youth conferences, CMMDs
out-of-school forum, meetings, dialogues
youth conferences,
dialogues
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Audience Agency
x Mobilize the x Coordinate with x Action Plan x Audio-Visual x Oct ’05 - x PMO, SMOs
Project ECO-CORPS and developed presentation onwards
ECO- DENR Youth Desk x Signed MOA/MOU x Fora, meetings,
CORPS x Conduct action x Practicum sites conferences,
and DENR planning workshop x Educational dialogues
Youth Desk x Identify practicum materials x Technical papers
sites within the
Manila Bay region
x Conduct
environmental
education drive with
emphasis on Manila
Bay region’s
concerns and
OPMBCS
x Identify roles and
responsibilities
x Launch x Conduct sports, arts- x Documented x Audio-Visual x June ’06 - x SMOs, Youth
school- and literary-related activities presentation onwards Desk, Proj.
based contests (i.e. fun- x Meetings, ECO-CORPS
activities or run, essay writing, dialogues
events poem) x Posters,
x Conduct of eco-tours brochures
and site visitation
(i.e. bird watching,
trekking, camping,)
and students forum
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Audience Agency
l) Private Sector x Promote x Present OPMBCS by x Proceedings x Audio-Visual x July –Dec ‘06 x SMOs, EMB,
and and solicit REDs and MBEMP presentation
Industries endorseme Tech. staff x Technical papers
nt and x Conduct inter- x Feasibility
commitment industry studies
to the workshop/seminars, x Research results
OPMBCS fora, meetings,
dialogues
x Establish x Update industries on x Proceedings x Audio-visual x Aug ‘ 06 – x SMOs, EMB
partnership policies and x Signed MOU/MOA presentation July ‘07
s guidelines related to x Materials on x Seminars, fora,
sustainable policies and dialogues,
development guidelines meetings,
x Conduct IEC on x Identified conferences
corporate social and champions
environmental x Eco-labeling
responsibility, and adopted
socially responsible x Funding allocation
investments x Award/incentive
x Identify roles and system
responsibilities
x Signing of
MOU/MOA
x Recruit champions
for OPMBCS
advocacy and
implementation
x Present projects for
funding
x Develop
award/incentive
system
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7.0 FINANCIAL PLAN

The Financial Plan deals with the budgetary requirements/estimated financial costs and the financial
strategies for the identified prioritized projects/activities. Availability of the plan is deemed essential in
the actual implementation of various projects/activities thereby realizing their goals and objectives.
However, identification of viable financing sources and financing schemes, which vary for different
types of project/activity, is crucial in the development of realistic financial plan. Thus, the OPMBCS
has proposed budget estimates and financial strategies which can help stakeholders carry out their
plans/programs/project in the Manila Bay region.
7.1 BUDGET ESTIMATES

To arrive at an estimated budget for identified projects, a typical/standard or appropriate model for
identified projects has determined. As in any project, the major costs are fixed, i.e., buildings and
structures, capital equipment , acquisition of newer or better technology, operating equipment and
variable/quasi-fixed, i.e., salaries and wages of administrative, technical, management personnel,
maintenance costs of both the implementing and the supervisory institutions.
The estimation methodology used these different "models", together with secondary data from
existing projects or previous projects to arrive at an estimated financial cost. In cases where it is
feasible and desirable, some dynamic parameters may be included especially in long-term projects to
make estimates more realistic.
Notably, some of the identified activities are already being carried out by concerned national
government agencies as part of their mandate. However, the funds allotted by each agency to these
activities were not able to separate from the total budgetary requirements of the proposed activities
due to lack of agency’s financial report and no funds allocation solely for the activity implementation
during the stakeholders’ consultations. Majority of the activities being implemented by concerned
agencies are commitments and funds for these usually came from different agency’s
plans/programs/activity allocation. The DENR, DA-BFAR, and LGUs are presently implementing
various activities in support of the Manila Bay’s sustainable development and management, which are
as follows:
DENR
¾ Rehabilitation of forest, mangroves, and swamps (Candaba)

¾ For the Pampanga River Basin, hereunder the priority projects/activities:
Upland reforestation (including watershed management)

Community-Based Forest Management (Agro Forestry Dev’t.)
Soil Conservation and Watershed Mgt.
Area protection
Survey of forestland boundaries including identification of appropriate land use
Evaluation, assessment and validation of best land use/s and appropriate tenurial
instruments
Restoration of denuded areas within PAs
Establishment of PAs
Operationalization of PAMB and protection of PAs
Management and Protection of PA
Coastal rehabilitation
¾ Regions 3 and 4A and NCR have been implementing various activities in support of
the OPMBCS. Mostly, these focus on the technical assistance extended to various
LGUs pertaining to CRM deliverables, (solid waste mgt., mangrove rehabilitation, and
capacity building activities, among others).
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¾ Water pollution management
Monitoring of water quality of selected river systems draining to the Manila Bay.
Linis-Estero Program
database on hazardous waste generators
¾ Solid waste management
Provide technical assistance to some LGUs, i.e., preparation of the 10-year SWM
Plan
Conduct IEC to LGUs and other interest groups
LGUs
¾ LGUs adopts various CRM key result areas

¾ Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 mandates LGUs to
plan and implement a sustainable solid waste management in their respective jurisdiction.
Some of the activities already being done by them are the following:
Conversion of open dumps into controlled dumps

Reconstitution of solid waste management boards
Preparation of the 10-year Solid Waste Management (SWM) Plan
Establishment of Material Recovery Facilities/Systems in some barangays
DA-BFAR
¾ DA-BFAR implements its RA 8550 and conducts monitoring activity on red tide
occurrence
The implementation of these activities complements with and/or supports the OPMBCS, but
has to realize different set of objectives/goals.
7.2 FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

In the selection of the strategy the following factors have been considered:
(a) the strategy used to solve existing environmental problems and prevent future potential
problems;
(b) the choice of instruments: use of market and non-market solutions, or a combination of both
to achieve efficient outcomes; and
(c) the partners in development - private sector participation, concerned citizens, non-
government groups, international conservation groups, etc.
The OPMBCS recognizes that government has very limited funds to finance its development
programs. The OPMBCS’ financial plan is developed based on the above-mentioned strategies, the
existing mechanisms and other innovative approaches.
A mixture of market-based and non-market instruments is considered to mobilize funds to support

implementation of the OPMBCS activities. Market-based instruments take the forms of incentives for
companies to increase environmental investments. These include the user charges and polluters fees;
Incentives for technology investment (e.g. waste water treatment).
The non-market based instruments take the form of good performance of regulatory functions by the
national and local governments which could generate funds such as:
a) Adoption of good land use and development plan that expands and regulate economic
activities thereby increasing real property tax and business taxes.
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b) GFIs open credit windows for LGUs for Sanitary Landfill and waste water treatment
facilities;
c) National government could provide needed capacity building/technical assistance of LGUs
in the implementation of the Plan;
d) Inclusion of expenditures of OPMBCs in the operating budgets of the LGUs, NGAs and in
the Priority Development Allocation Fund (PDAF) of representatives
e) Public-Private Partnership such as:
x Build-own-operate (BOO) – for project wholly funded, owned and operated by the
private sector;
x Build-operate-transfer (BOT) – the private sector finances the project, derives
financial returns from it within a concessional period and after such period, the assets
are transferred to the LG;
x Joint ventures between the LGU and the private sector for commercial and business
undertakings;
x Concession Arrangement – private sector takes charge in operation, financing and
providing investments but assets ownership remains with the government. Risks
involved are tendency for the private sector to become rent-seeking and there are
many safeguards needed to ensure performance;
x Service/Management Contracts – the private sector provides, operates and or
manages a specific environmental facility or service. There is complete public
ownership, i.e, the government provides the resources for capital investments, while
the operating costs are transferred to the private sector. Government reduces its
operating costs but has to cut back on public sector employment;
x Create a Multi-stakeholder partnership where all concerned entities have a direct

stake in the overall design, implementation and operation of a project. Government,
national and local; private sector, civil society, local community, non-government
organizations, etc. In effect, a self-sustaining non-profit organization is created for a
specific provision of an environmental good or service. A start up cost may be
provided by the local government; operating cost can come from fees/penalties
Build-Operate Transfer type projects may be solicited by government or initiated by the

private sector. However, it is necessary to consider the financial viability and the security of
the project and that the project is the only one serving the purpose in the area.
f) Grants from bilateral sources (JICA, UNDP and PEMSEA/IMO)
g) Other sources such as foreign non-government organizations
h) Attracting support from financing institutions and donors through replication of best
practices
i) Setting-up of Manila Bay Fund
With NEDA’s assistance, proponents can be assisted in identifying potential projects, developing
feasibility studies and in finding sources of financing.
An investment program to engage the private sector to finance IEC, capacity building enforcement
of regulations will be pushed through by dissemination of its products and technologies.
7.3 PRIORITIZING PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES
With limited capabilities and funds, or at times the latter is not available, there should be clear and
decisive prioritization of projects/activities. This will determine the sequence of carrying out the
identified programs identified projects/activities.
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7.3.1 Limitation of the Prioritization Process
The process of prioritization used has its own weaknesses and limitations. At least
four (4) models had been developed and tested. The model used as explained below
showed the least biases for the three (3) issues/concerns.
For example the model is bias with activities wherein the provision of budget has not
been prioritized though they are crucial for jumpstarting and sustainability of the
project. This was observed in the institutionalization activity target of the OPMBCS.
Since its budgetary requirement is not yet clear/available, it came out as among the
third priority in the issue of partnership and governance.
However, the weakness of the model can also serve as basis to justify the immediate
attention for prioritization of the activity when it comes to fund allocation.
7.3.2 Steps in the Prioritization Process
For the OPMBCS, the following are the steps involved in the prioritization of identified
projects/activities:
(a) Development of criteria.
x Each criterion from the most important to least important has a corresponding
weight. The most important criterion was given a higher value. (See table below)
No. of Criteria Value

Priority
1 Availability of 8
funding
2 Needs 7
(environmental
consideration
3 Capacity (Human 6
and Technical)
4 Pre-requisite 5
activity
5 Compliance to law 4
6 MTPDP 3
7 Institutional 2
Arrangement
8 International 1
Commitment
(b) Prioritization of activities
x After determining the value of each of the activities, the first prioritization was
made by using the following ranges: This process determines which among the
activities fall within various sets of prioritization.
o 32-36 falls under the 1st Priority

o 27-31 falls under the 2nd Priority
o 22-26 falls under the 3rd Priority
o 17-21 falls under the 4th Priority
o 16 and below fall under the 5th Priority
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(c) Ranking of Activities
x From the prioritization process, another step was adopted by subjecting the
prioritized activities (b) using the timeframe (short, medium and long).The
timeframe was defined as follows:
o Short
One (1) year implementation – 1st Priority

Two (2) year implementation – 2nd Priority
Three (3) years implementation – 3rd Priority,
(This process was also adopted for the medium and long term activities)
x The final list of activities is categorized as first to fifth priority with each has a
classification of whether the activity falls under short, medium and long term.
(d) Final Categorization of Prioritized Activities as to Type of Investment
x The prioritized activities were again further categorized according to nature of

their investment (capital or non-capital).
x Notably, the habitat issue has set of activities that fall under capital and non-
capital. This means that the activities can be either considered capital or non-
capital investment.
The prioritized activities are presented in Table 9. This table reflects the list of possible
funding sources as well as the concerned implementing agencies.
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Table 9.1 Financial Strategy for Water Pollution
Over-all Possible Funding Concerned

Final Activity Time Frame
Total Cost Source Agencies/Institutions/Sectors
CAPITAL
Objective 1 500/site IRA, Development MWSS, Concessionaires, LGUs, 2006 – 2015
6. Construct sewerage systems and centralized sewage treatment facilities Loans, ODA, ADB, DENR-EMB, LLDA
(CSTF) in priority areas, including subdivisions and housing Private Sector
projects, based on the reduction targets and investment plan Investment
- monitor the implementation of MWSS programs/ concessionaire projects
- leverage LGus, private investment, national and local and external
funding sources and/or access Manila Bay Fund
Objective 1 500 IMO Paranaque, Las Pinas, and 2006 – 07
4. Implement a pilot project on sewerage system in the Parañaque, Las Bacoor LGUs, MWSS,
Piñas and Zapote river system Maynilad, DENR, LLDA, MMDA
Objective 2 10/site IRA, UNDP, JICA LGUs, MMDA, with assistance 2006
3. Convert existing open dumpsites into “controlled dumpsites” from DENR, DILG
Objective 2 50/site JICA, UNDP, LGUs, DENR, MGB, DILG 2006 –
4. Implement the Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) and Investment Development onwards
Plan Loans, Private
Sector Investment
4a. Establish and implement collection for SW from household,
commercial and industrial establishment
Objective 2 2006 –
4b. Construct Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) (for sorting and 0.5/site IRA, UNDP, JICA LGUs, DENR-MGB, DILG Onwards
recycling) and composting facilities for solid waste based on Investment Plan
Objective 2 75/ha ODA, Private LGUs, MMDA, DENR-MGB 2007 –

4.c. Construct sanitary landfill for the disposal of residual waste. Sector Financing onwards
(BOO, BOT)
4.d Develop strategic partnership and leverage LGUs, private investment, IRA, UNDP, JICA LGUs and concerned agencies
national & local and external funding sources and/or access the Manila
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Bay Fund
Objective 3 2,300 ODA, PEZA*, Industries, DENR, 2006 –
4. Implement the integrated storage, treatment, and disposal (STD) plan Development LGUs, DOST onwards
Loans, ADB,
4.a. Construct and operate a THW management facility (including collection, Private Sector
transport, recycling, treatment and proper disposal Investment
Objective 3 1.0 GOP/ODA DENR-EMB*, PNRI, DOST 2006 –
4b. Require all generators to use the THW management facilities onwards
(integrated STD) – part of Environment Compliance Certificate (ECC)
Objective 3 1.0 GOP/ ODA DENR-EMB*, PNRI, DOST 2006 –
4c. Require all importers/exporters of THW to secure permit/ clearance from onwards
EMB
Objective 5 25/port UNDP\Multilateral PPA, MARINA, BFAR, NEDA 2006 –
2. Construct/install shore reception facilities in major ports (e.g., PPA ports, Funding Agencies onwards
Navotas fish port, Cavite ports, Bataan ports, public private ports) as part of
the master plan
Objective 6 0.5 GOP/ODA PCG*, DENR-EMB, DOTC,
3. Pilot test Manila Bay Oil Spill Contingency Plan shipping companies, petroleum 2006
companies, DND, other
signatories of the MOA
NON-CAPITAL
Objective 1 5.0 Development LGUs, MWSS, Concessionaires, 2006
5. (a) Prepare/update and implement investment plan/master plan for the Loans/ World Bank DENR-EMB, DA,
establishment of sewerage systems/sewerage treatment HLURB/HUDCC, PEZA
plants (STPs) for the priority point sources in the other major
rivers to meet the allowable TDL/reduction targets by 2015
(b) prepare/implement Investment Plan for common waste water treatment

Objective 1 0.5 GOP/ODA DA, DENR-EMB Nov. 2005
7. Develop guidelines, criteria, and standards for collection, treatment,
recycling, and disposal of agricultural and aqua-cultural wastes
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Objective 1 1.0/LGU World Bank, UNDP DENR-EMB, LGUs, DA, BFAR, 2006 – 07
1. Conduct study to PRRC, MWSS,
(a) identify point sources and determine total discharge loading (TDL) of Concessionaires, LLDA, DOH
raw sewage and other key parameters from domestic;
1b. Conduct study to determine pollution loadings from fisheries and PRRC, MWSS,
aquaculture and from farmlands & livestock industries; Concessionaires, LLDA, DOH
1c. Conduct study to determine pollution loadings from manufacturing PRRC, MWSS,
industries and commercial establishments, into the selected river systems Concessionaires, LLDA, DOH
Objective 1 2.5 UNDP DENR-EMB*, LGUs, DA, BFAR, 2006 – 07
2. Establish time-bound pollution-reduction targets for identified major point PRRC, MWSS, LLDA, DOH,
sources in the identified river systems Concessionaires
Objective 1 0.5 IRA, GOP LGUs, MWSS, DENR-EMB,
3. Enforce the ordinances on the installation and maintenance of adequate DOST 2006 – 07
septic tanks on target households along the major river systems and all
other areas directly or indirectly draining sewage to Manila Bay
Objective 2 0.5 IRA, UNDP, JICA LGUs, DENR, DILG, NSWMC 2006
1. Reconstitute, strengthen and build capacity of functional solid waste
management (SWM) Boards and Brgy. Solid Waste Committees to
prepare 10-year SWM Plan
Objective 2 0.5 GOP/ODA LGUs, DENR, GB, DILG 2006
5. Prohibit the operation of open dumpsites
Objective 2 10 IRA, UNDP, JICA LGUs, NSWMC, MMDA, DILG, 2006
2. Develop a Waste Mgt. Plan for Manila Bay Region and Investment Plan DENR. NGOs, Eco-gov
for SWM systems (collection, transport, disposal, segregation, recycling,
and composting) in major LGUs (cities and municipalities)
- at least 1 city/cluster of municipalities for each province
- get support of key NGAs, GFIS, IFIs, ands other donor agencies
Objective 3 10 Development DENR*, LGUs, PEZA, 2006
2. Update the existing feasibility studies and implement investment plan for Loans/World bank Interagency Technical Advisory
an integrated toxic and hazardous waste (THW) management system Council
(collection, transport, recycling, and treatment of hazardous waste and
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proper disposal of treated hazardous wastes)

- in special economic zones
- in key industrial areas
- healthcare waste
Objective 3 1.0 GOP/ODA DENR-EMB, LGUs, PEZA, THW 2006 –
1. Mandatory registration of: generators, chemical industries, onwards
a. all hazardous waste generators interagency technical advisory
b. importation and use of new chemicals, and update database on council
sources, volume of waste generated by type
Objective 4 0.5 GOP/ODA PCCG* Jul. – Oct.
2. Identify companies with dumping permits 2005
Objective 4 1.5 UNDP, Multilateral DENR-EMB, PCG Nov. 2005
3. Identify, develop and implement guidelines on alternative land-based Funding Agencies
disposal sites, treatment and disposal methods for sewage, industrial
sludge, solid waste, and contaminated dredged materials.
Objective 4 0.5 GOP/ODA PCG Jul – Oct.
1. Identify sea dumping activities (e.g. dredged materials, septage sludge, 2005
solid waste, toxic & hazardous waste, etc.)
Objective 4 2.5 GOP PCG*, DENR-EMB, DPWH, Dec 2005
4. Issue and enforce moratorium on sea dumping and prohibit future MWSS, MMDA, LLDA
dumping
- draft and issue A.O.
Objective 4 2.5 GOP PCG* 2006
5. Revoke licenses and permits for sea dumping of sewage, industrial
sludge, solid waste, and contaminated dredged materials
Objective 5 2.5 World Bank, UNDP PCG 2005 – 06
1. Estimate the volume of operational wastes discharges from ships and
other sea vessels by type of waste and source
Objective 5 2005 – 06
3 Identify environment-friendly paints and anti-fouling chemicals for all ships 2.0 UNDP, GOP DENR*, PCG, PPA
and boats
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Objective 5 0.5 GOP/ODA PCG*, PPA, MARINA, DENR 2005 – 06

4. Implement guidelines on the following:
(a) discharges of operational waste from ships

(b) use of harmful paints and anti-fouling chemicals
Objective 5 1.5 GOP PPA*, PCG 2005 – 06
5. Develop and implement “Port Safety and Environmental Management
System”
Objective 6 0.7 UNDP, IMO PCG 2005
1. Finalize and adopt the “Manila Bay Oil Spill Contingency Plan”
Objective 6 2.5 Private Sector PCG*, DOTC, DENR 2005
2. Implement the ‘Masterplan for Maritime Safety’ and put in place Investment (PPP-
navigational aids and vessel traffic separation (VTS) scheme BOT), Multilateral
Funding Agencies
Objective 6 2006
4. Promote ratification of the Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, 2.5 GOP DOTC, PCG, DENR
Response and Cooperation (OPRC)
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Table 9.2 Financial Strategy

Over-Exploitation of Resources and Degradation of Habitats and Historical, Cultural, Religious,
Archeological and Unique Geological sites
Cost (In Possible Funding

Activity Responsible Agency Timeframe
Million) Sources
NON-CAPITAL/CAPITAL
Objective 7 – Increase coverage of water supply distribution system by
50% in areas with unsustainable groundwater extraction to protect
acquifers from contamination and salt-water intrusion by 2015
1. Conduct study/collate information on: P5 GOP funds and DENR, NWRB, DA, NIA, DOE, 2006
a. the incidence of salt-water intrusion and land subsidence around ODA NPC, DOST-PNRI, LWUA and Water
Manila Bay districts, MWSS, concessionaires,
b. extent of groundwater use (profile of users, volume and rate of and LGUs
extraction)
etc.
K technologies related to recharging of aquifers
Objective 2 – Implement a no net loss policy for existing mangroves,
mudflats, shorelines, beaches and sandy shores by 2010
1. Review results of Integrated Environmental Monitoring Program P1.5 GOP Funds and DENR, DA-BFAR, DA-BSWM, 2005
(IEMP) and assess the condition of the existing mangrove areas and ODA NGOs/POs
mudflats.
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5. a Review and reconcile existing laws and ordinances on the following P0.25/yr. GOP, USAID, UNDP, and Bilateral 2005-onwards
: Funding Sources
- Conversion of mangroves and mudflats into fishponds and

mudflats and shrimp ponds;
- Reclamation, dredging and dumping activities in mangrove
areas;
- Cutting of mangroves and filling in of mudflat areas for
resettlement, tourism, industrial and commercial areas
- Municipal fisheries ordinances
5.b Enforce the laws and ordinances

7. Conduct rapid assessment of the entire stretch of shorelines along P5 GOP, ODA, IRA, LGUs, DILG, DENR, NAMRIA, MGB, 2006
Manila Bay, and review current activities/structures, related policies, and countryside PCG, PRA, PPA, DOT-PTA,
regulations and permitting system, and proposed plans, programs and development fund Academe, Navy, DA-BFAR, NGOs,
projects to be implemented along the foreshore areas. Pos
9.a. Issue moratorium on: P0.25 GOP Fund and DENR, MGB, DPWH, DOTC, PRA, 2006
- mining/quarrying of sand from rivers IRA DILG, DOT, LGUs and DA-BFAR
- reclamation of shallow coastal waters to build housing and tourist
establishments
9.b. Enforce laws on: Same GOP Fund Same 2006

- mining/quarrying of sand from beaches and PAs
- dumping of garbage, sludge and dredged materials along
beaches/shores.
12. Develop and issue guidelines and standards for coastal road P0.25 GOP Fund and DENR, DPWH, DOTC, LGUs, DILG, 2006
construction, and enhancement of scenic view along the coasts. ODA DOT, DA-BFAR
Objective 3 – Increase by 80% the forest cover in the entire Manila Bay P1 GOP Fund DENR, NAMRIA, NWRB, LGUs, DA- 2006
watershed area by 2015 BSWM
1. Update maps on watershed boundaries/characteristics in Manila

Bay region, and build up the IIMS database
2. Identify and assess the implementation of various national and local P0.50 GOP and ODA DENR, Academe 2006
programs/projects/ activities related to forest management policies
and forest restoration/rehabilitation programs
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3. Develop Integrated Forestry Development and Management Plan P1.5 ODA and GOP DENR, LGUs, DILG, Academe, 2006-2007
(IFDMP) for the Manila Bay region NGOs, POs
4. Conduct consultation/ workshop on the finalization of Integrated P0.5 ODA and GOP DENR, LGUs, DILG, NEDA, DTI, 2006-2007
Forestry Development and Management Plan (IFDMP) Academe
Objective 6 – Achieve sustainable and ecologically-sound aquaculture
and mariculture production in Manila Bay Region by 2015
2 Conduct inventory of owners and operators (both with permits and P2.5 GOP Fund, IRA, LGUs, DILG, DA-BFAR, DOST- 2006-2007
without permits) and assessment of the aquaculture and mariculture and Funds PCMARD, NFDRI, DENR
farms/industries in Manila Bay relative to its carrying capacity and net generated from
so cio-economic benefits collection of taxes
3. Review and assess appropriate policy instruments and develop P0.5 ODA and GOP LGUs, DILG, DA-BFAR, PCMARD, 2006-2008
guidelines, aquaculture and mariculture standards, and regulations NFRDI, DENR
concerning implementation, monitoring and enforcement of:
- users fee, quota system and other economic instruments
- appropriate technology, methods, practices, feeds (type and
application methods) and specifications for the pens/cages/ponds
(e.g., size of mesh, distance of poles, etc.)
6. Revoke permits of aquaculture and mariculture farms in areas that P0.250 GOP Fund, IRA, LGUs, DILG, DA-BFAR, DENR, 2006-Onwards
are not designated for aquaculture and mariculture production, and and Funds PCMARD, NFDRI
remove all illegal pens/cages/ponds in Manila Bay and Laguna de generated from
Bay. collection of taxes
3. Develop groundwater management plan, including the establishment P1.5 GOP Fund and NWRB, DENR, LLDA, EMB, MGB, 2006-2008
of time-bound targets to reduce groundwater extraction and allow the ODA DA, NIA, DOT, DOH, golf course
recovery of aquifers, conservation (3Rs), and other demand-side mgt owners, industries
. measures
5. Construct/rehabilitate irrigation systems and rehabilitate multi-purpose P5/yr. GOP, ODA, NWRB, DENR, LLDA, DPWH,
water reservoirs to increase water availability for agricultural and Countryside MWSS, and concessionaires, LWUA
municipal use, including programs to mitigate erosion, siltation, and Development and Water Distircts
sedimentation to prolong lifespan of water reservoirs Fund, IRA, BOT,
Joint Ventures bet.
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LGUs and Private

Sector
6. Develop and issue guidelines and standards on water use reduction P0.25 GOP Fund and NWRB, DENR-EMB 2006
technologies and processes, water recycling, groundwater extraction, ODA
and post-closure of abandoned wells.
7. Establish appropriate water pricing system to reflect full cost of P0.25 GOP Fund and NWRB, LWUA and Water Districts, 2006
groundwater use, surface water impoundment, treatment and ODA DENR-EMB, LLDA, NGOs
distribution, and wastewater discharges.
Objective 1 – Set-up sustainable institutional arrangements and
management programs in all declared protected areas (PAs) and critical
habitats in the Manila Bay region by 2007
1. Identify and assess existing and proposed Protected Areas (PAs) and P2.5 ODA, and GOP DENR, PAWB, NAMRIA, LGUs, 2005-2007
critical habitats in the Manila Bay region and key habitats and Fund DILG, DA-BFAR, PRRC, NGOs/POs,
resources to be designated as Protected Areas and critical habitats, Civic organizations, Academe,
including those declared and proposed by LGUs Communities affected
2. Prepare detailed Protected Area and Critical Habitat Management P5 GOP Fund and DENR, PAWB NAMRIA, LLDA, 2007-2008
Plan in the Manila Bay region based on the approved integrated land ODA LGUs, DILG, HLURB, DOT, DA,
and sea-use zoning plans to include but not limited to : PCG, DFA-MOAC
x Plan for the protection and restoration/rehabilitation of the following
habitats: (including guidelines, criteria and procedures)
- corals,
- seagrass beds,
- mangroves, mudflats
- swamps (e.g., Candaba Swamps),
- inland and other wetlands, and,
- forests
x Designation/delineation of:
- fishing area and fish sanctuaries
- mangrove and mudflat sanctuaries
- sanctuaries for rare and endangered species (turtles, birds, other
wildlife)
- buffer zones
- river easements
- eco-tourism sites
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- national parks
x Guidelines and criteria
x Consultations with concerned government units/agencies, LGUs,
NGOs, informal settlers, and other stakeholders for the finalization
of the PA Management Plan and capacity building for
implementation
x Roles and responsibilities of each agency/sector involved in the
implementation
3. Establish/restore and manage designated Protected Areas and P2.5/yr GOP Fund, IRA. DENR, PAWB, LGUs, DILG, HLUB,
critical habitats together with LGUs, POs, NGOs, concerned NGAs, Funds generated DA, DOT, PTA 2006
academe, private sector, donor agencies, and other stakeholders in from collection of
accordance with the PA Mgt. Plan taxes/ sale of
assets, Joint
3.1. Establish and manage sanctuaries/protected areas (e.g., fish, ventures between
mangroves and mudflats, forests, swamps, birds/turtles/wildlife, LGU and private
etc.) sector, and
3.2. Establish the Candaba Swamps as bird sanctuary and national commercial banks
Maintain existing national parks in each province/ municipality/city,
including adoption of users fee system and community-based
resource management programs
2. Prepare detailed rehabilitation and management plan for mangrove P1 GOP Fund and DENR, FMB, LLDA, DA-BFAR, 2006
and mudflat areas ODA PCMARD, LGUs, DILG, PRA,
Include: PAWB, DOT-PTA
- Mangrove reforestation under the Community-based Forest
Management Framework
- Revert back abandoned fishponds into mangrove areas
- Measures/actions to prohibit further decrease of mangrove and
mudflat areas due to conversion into aquaculture and salt beds,
land reclamation for human settlement, industrial development,
removal for fuel wood, pollution and sedimentation as a result of
upland and upstream activities, pest infestation, among others
- Mobilize/strengthen community organization/associations
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- Monitoring and evaluation system, including list of indicators to

determine whether or not objectives of the plan are achieved
3. Conduct consultations with LGUs, NGO, IP and community P0.5 GOP Funds DENR, FMB, DA-BFAR, PNP, LGUs, 2006
stakeholders, and prepare Action Plan for the rehabilitation of DILG, PRA, NCIP
mangroves and mudflats
Objective 4 – Formulate and implement a restoration and maintenance
program for important, religious, architectural landmarks and
archeological and unique geological sites within the Manila Bay
Region by 2010.
1. Conduct inventory and assessment of all cultural, historical, P5 ODA and GOP NCCA, DOT, NHI, LGUs, DENR, 2006-2007
architectural, religious and archeological sites. DOST, Academe
2 Conduct study on carrying capacities and appropriate management P10 ODA and GOP NCAA, DOT, NHI, Academe, 2006-2007
approaches for important cultural, historical, religious, archeological, National Museum, LGUs
architectural and unique geological sites, including criteria and
guidelines for preservation/ rehabilitation/restoration
2. Develop management plan to restore and maintain important P1.5 ODA and GOP NCAA, DOT, NHI, DILG, NEDA, 2006-2007
cultural, historical, religious, archeological and unique geological MMDA, Academe, National Museum,
sites, including: LGUs, NGOs, POs, National
- legal and financial mechanisms Museum
- monitoring and enforcement system
5. Include the criteria/guidelines for preservation/ rehabilitation/ P0.1 GOP Fund and DENR, EMB, LLDA, NHI, NCCA 2006-2010
restoration of important cultural, historical, religious, archeological, ODA
architectural and unique geological sites in the Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) criteria for evaluation of development projects
4. Implement Action Plan for rehabilitation and maintenance of P5 ODA, IRA, DENR, FMB, DA-BFAR, LGUs, 2006-
mangroves and mudflats countryside DILG, PRA, DTI, DOTC-NCR, DOT- Inwards
4.1. Organize and mobilize community organizations, associations, development fund, PTA, NGOs, private sector
NGOs and private sector for the mangrove reforestation President/s Social
Fund
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4.2 Restore and revert back into mangrove all abandoned fishponds GOP, and LGus 2006-
Inwards
4.3 Reforest mangrove areas through community-based management ODA, IRA, Same
approach countryside
development fund,
President/s Social
Fund
4.4 Provide livelihood programs for communities managing and GOP,IRA, Credit Same 2006-
Protecting the mangrove and mudflat areas window of govt., Inwards
Countryside
Development
Fund, and grants
from philanthropic
organizations
4.5 Establish Mangrove and Bird Sanctuary in the reclamation area (as Same same 2010 onwards
model for eco-tourism in mangrove areas)
4.6 Promote regular clean-up activities in the mudflat areas with GOp and LGUs Same 2006-
The communities and LGUs Inwards
8. Prepare masterplan for the development of foreshore areas in P5 GOP Fund and LGUs, DILG, DENR, DA-BFAR, 2006-2007
accordance with the integrated land-and sea-use plan and the ODA NAMRIA, MGB, PCG, PRA, PPA,
integrated watershed and coastal area management framework, DOT-PTA, DPWH, Academe, Navy
including:
- appropriate methods for the restoration of damaged

beaches/shores, and mitigation of coastal erosion;
- rehabilitation and protection of mangroves, which serve as natural

barriers to shoreline updrift and pro-gradation; and,
- Action plan for the Manila Bay Region prepared by the stakeholders
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2. Conduct feasibility studies and develop investment plan to expand P5 ODA and Private NWRB, DENR, LLDA, DA, DOE, 2007-2008
coverage and supply of surface water to coastal areas, areas outside sector, DTI-BOI, NPC, NIA,
of the central distribution system of MWSS, and other water districts concessionaires, LWUA and Water
Districts
8. Establish monitoring and evaluation system for groundwater P0.25 GOP Fund, ODA NWRB, DENR-EMB 2006-2008
extraction, salt-water intrusion, land subsidence, and contamination and private sector
of groundwater.
Objective 5 – Increase the productivity of fishery resources within the
Manila Bay region to attain the maximum sustainable yield (MSY0 by
2020
1.a. Conduct study on fish stock trends, diversity of pelagic, demersal and P1.5 ODA and GOP DA-BFAR, DOST, PCMARD, NFRDI, 2006
fresh water fish and other ecologically important species, and DENR, EMB,
determine feasible, socially accepted resource management
intervention.
1.b. Conduct study on maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and maximum

economic yield (MEY) for pelagic, demersal and fresh water fish in
Manila Bay Region, and the open and closed seasons and areas for
harvesting commercially and ecologically important species
1.c. Conduct study on the trends of fish kills due to red tide and
determine bioaccumulation of sediments, fish and shellfishes
2. Conduct socio-economic survey of the coastal population – including P1 ODA, Multilateral DA-BFAR, DOST, PCMARD, NFRDI, 2006
fisherfolk, current fish catch, fishing effort and GOP DENR, EMB,
1. Conduct study on carrying capacity for aquaculture and mariculture P2.5 ODA and GOP DA-BFAR, DOST, PCMARD, NFRDI, 2006
in Manila Bay region DENR, LLDA, Academe
4. Based on the integrated land- and sea-use plan, delineate areas for P1 GOP Fund, IRA LGUs, DILG, DA-BFAR, PCMARD, 2006
aquaculture and mariculture, and establish quota system in and countryside NFRDI, DENR
accordance with the carrying capacity. development fund
5. Require owners and operators to apply appropriate aquaculture and P0.25/yr. LGU DA-BFAR, DENR, DILG, and LGUs 2006
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mariculture methods and practices

2020
3. Determine and evaluate appropriate regulatory/legal and economic P0.5 GOP, ODA, DA-BFAR, PCAMRD, DENR, EMR, 2006
instruments (moratorium on commercial fisheries, open/close season UNDP, and LLDA, LGUs, FARMCs, NGOs, POs
for dishing, licensing and permitting system) in Manila Bay region Bilateral Funding
Sources
4. Develop integrated plan for sustainable fisheries in Manila Bay region, P2 ODA and GOP DA-BFAR, DOST-PCMARD, NFDRI, 2006-2007
consistent with the Fisheries Code DENR, EMB, LLDA NGOs, POs
Include but not limited to:

- Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) program
- sustainable fishing methods and practices
- appropriate policy instruments
- fishing areas/zones
- fish sanctuaries; no-catch zones
- open and closed seasons and areas for commercially and
ecologically important species
- reduction of population of exotic species detrimental to indigenous
aquatic species
- monitoring of fishery resources and activities
P10/yr (initial IRA, Countryside DA-BFAR, PCMARD, NFDRI, 2008-
6. Establish permitting and licensing system for municipal fishing in funding & Development DENR, EMB, LLDA, DILG, LGUs, Onwards
Manila Bay Region, and track the number of fisherfollk and fishing part of the Fund, Joint FARMCs, PRA, PPA
effort integrated Ventures bet.
fisheries plan LGUs and private
sector
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archeological and unique geological sites within the Manila Bay Region
by 2010.
6. Formulate and implement restoration and maintenance program to P2.5/yr ODA, IRA, DOT, NCCA, NHI, LGUs, DILG, 2006-
ensure the preservation of important cultural, historical, religious, countryside MMDA, DENR, Academe onwards
archeological, architectural and unique geological sites, including the development fund,
establishment of: credit window of
tourism guidelines using information on carrying capacities of govt., and
prioritized sites users fee schemes & enforcement system standards commercial banks
and certification program
7.Incorporate the zoning, protection restoration/rehabilitation and P0.1 GOP, ODA and LGUs, NCA, NHI, LGUs, DIlG 2006-onwards
maintenance of cultutal, historical, religious and architrectural Multilateral funding MMDA, DENR and Academe
landmarks and archeological and unique geological sites into local and sources
national development plans, and land-use plans (CLUPs)
2020
5. Implement the Integrated Plan for Sustainable Fisheries for the Entire P10/yr. GOP, IRA, DA-BFAR, PCMARD, NFDRI, 2008-onwards
Manila Bay and each region Countryside DENR, EMB, LLDA, LGUs, DILG,
Development DILD, FARMCs,PRA, PPA, NGOs,
Fund, USAID, and POs, Private Sector
Multilateral
Funding sources
5.1. Establish fishing areas and fish sanctuaries (in accordance with the
integrated land- and sea-use plan/zoning scheme
5.2 Implement the designated closed season for harvesting commercially
and ecologically important species and designated closed areas for
identified migration routes of commercially and ecologically important
fish species
5.3 Implement existing laws and policies on commercial fishing,
trawling, and other illegal fishing methods in Manila Bay
5.4 Provide communities with appropriate alternative livelihood programs
and support services (e.g., mussel culture, seaweeds farming,
mudcrab fattening, microfinance, etc.).
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5.5 Construct/rehabilitate fish ports with fish storage and other necessary
facilities and market road network
5.6 Allocate and construct berthing areas for artisanal fishers
5.7 Institutionalize the IEMP, specifically the monitoring sytem for fishery
resources and fishing effort in the Manila Bay region
5.8 Implement Fishery Code RA 8550
5.7 Apply appropriate economic instruments to capture resource rents P50/yr (Part ODA and GOP DENR, LGUs. DILG, DTI, NAMRIA, 2007-
of the DOT, DPH, NIA, NGOs, PNP, NCIP, Onwards
IFDMP) Media, Private Sector
P0.5/yr. GOP, UNDP, DENR, CMMO, DA-BFAR, PRA, 2006-onwards
6. Monitor progress of the Action Plan for mangrove and mudflat USAID and IRA LGUs, NGOs, POs
rehabilitation and management
10.Implement programs/projects on beach nourishment/stabilization and P5 GOP, IRA DENR, DPWH, DOT, DOTC, 2006-onwards
mitigation measures to address coastal erosion Countryside DA_BFAR, LGUs, NGOs, Pos
Development
Fund, funds
generated from
collection of
taxes/sale of
assets, USAID,
and Multilateral
funding sources
11. Implement the Eco-watch and Blue Flag system in the Manila Bay P2.5/yr GOP, IRA, and DENR, DOT, PCG, DOE, NPC, 2006-
area to monitor beach and coastal water quality, and to provide funds generated DILG, DA-BFAR, LGUs, hotel resort Onwards
incentives for beach protection. from the collection and restaurant owners and
of taxes/sale of operators, coastal industries, NGOs,
assets, Joint POs
ventures between
LGUs and private
sector
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Objective 3 – Increase by 80% the forest cover in the entire Manila Bay
watershed area by 2015
5. Implement the Integrated Forestry Development and Management P50/yr. GOP, Ira, DENR, DILG, LGUs, DTI, NAMRIA,
Plan (IFDMP) for Manila Bay region Countryside DOT, DPWH,NIA, NCIP
Development
Fund, JICA,
USAID, and
Multilateral funding
source
5.1. Reforest open and denuded areas and protect forest resources
through appropriate arrangements, e.g., Community-based
Forest Management (CBFM), Industrial Forest Management
Agreements (IFMA), Socialized Industrial Forest Management
Agreements (SIFMA)
5.2. Undertake appropriate riverbank stabilization projects
5.3 Package investment opportunities for CBFM projects
5.4. Monitor and implement forest land use (mapping of forest and
non-forest boundaries, ground, survey, demarcation, etc
5.5 Grant appropriate security of tenure to upland dwellers
5.6 Provide technical assistance to the private sector and NGOs in the
establishment of industrial forest plantations
5.7 Apply appropriate economic instruments to capture resource rents
5.8 Provide alternative livelihood programs/projects
5.9 Establish eco-tourism programs
5.10 Undertake intensified forest protection campaign on forest fires
and illegal logging
archeological and unique geological sites within the Manila Bay Region
by 2010.
4. Restore /rehabilitate/preserve cultural, historical, religious, P50/yr GOP, IRA, NCCA, DOT, NHI, DILG, MMDA, 2006-onwards
archeological, architectural and unique geological sites, in Countryside DENR, National Museum, NGOS,
accordance with the criteria and guidelines Development, POs
funds generated
from collection of
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taxes/sale of
asset, USAID, and
other Multilateral
funding source
7. Restore production of windowpane oyster and seaweeds (as P1.5 IRA, funds LGUs, DILG, DA-BFAR, DENR, 2006-Onwards
alternative livelihood) in appropriate sites with LGUs, POs, NGOs, generated from PCMARD, NFDRI
academe, private sector and donor agencies the collection of
taxes/sale of
assets, Joint
ventures between
LGUs and private
sector
4.Construct water supply facilities (from surface water, Level III service) P5/yr. GOP, IRA, Credit NWRB, DENR, LLDA, EMB, MGB, 2006-onwards
in coastal areas, outside of the central distribution system of MWSS, windows of govt. DA, NIA, DOT, MMDA, LWUA,
and other water districts with critical water requirements and salt-water and commercial MWSS, and concessionaires
intrusion problems banks, Joint
ventures bet.
LGus and private
sector and World
Bank
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Table 9.3 Funding Strategy for Partnerships and Governance
Possible Funding
Activity Cost Responsible Agency Time Table
Source
CAPITAL
Objective 6 Refer to other UNDP/other Multi-lateral LGUs*, DILG, NHA, HUDCC, 2007-
5. Implement buffer and setback zones along the beach/shores in accordance with activities of other funding source HLURB, DENR, DOT, DA, onwards
Integrated Land and Sea Use Plan. This includes the: issues DOTC, PPA, PRA, NCCA,
x Adoption of the action plan and zoning scheme for the beach areas and PNP, POs
foreshore areas
x Removal/relocation of structures in the zoned area
x Setting up of protected areas/ sanctuaries for shorebirds and nesting sites
of marine turtles
x Setting of appropriate berthing areas for artisanal fishing boats and jetties
for coastal tourism establishments and industries
Objective 6 .5 UNDP/other multi-lateral LGUs*, DILG 2006-2007
4. Develop and issue regulations, standards and guidelines and uses’ fee system funding source HLURB, DENR*, DOT,
concerning setback zoning in beach areas, and allocation of areas for public DOTC, PPA, PRA, NCCA
recreational use, and building of tourism and port facilities.
Objective 3 10 JICA/IRA/UNDP Multi DENR* (NCR, R3, R4), FMB, 2006-2008
2. Conduct the following activities: lateral Funding Agencies DPWH, NWRB, LLDA, LGUs,
- rapid appraisal MWSS and concessionaires,
- consultations NIA, NPC, DA, MMDA, DILG,
- identification of key areas of concern LWUA, NEDA, RDCs, PRRC
- classification/re-classification of each river system, and
- develop/formulate a criteria for prioritization for the enumerated major river
systems:
a. Pampanga River
f. Angat Watershed
h. Pasag River (Sasmuan, Masantol, Macabebe Pampanga)
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OBJECTIVE 6 .5 Devt.loans/ODA LGUs, DILG 2006

1. Conduct inventory and assessment of structures, establishments and illegal Private Sector DENR, LLDA,
settlements along coastlines, riverbanks and waterways. Investment/other PCG, PPA, DA, DOE, DOT,
multilateral funding DPWH, NGOs, NHA
agencies
OBJECTIVE 6 5/LGU/yr.(excluding UNDP Multi lateral LGUs, in coordination NHA 2006-2010
cost of land Funding Agencies and PAG-IBIG, PNP, DILG,
3. Implement a program for the relocation of informal settlers living along the acquisition) Devt.loans/ODA MMDA, DENR, HLURB
coastlines and waterways to meet the allowable TDLs/reduction targets. Private Sector
Investment
OBJECTIVE 6 1 IRA/UNDP/other multi- LGUs, DILG 2006
2. Develop investment/financial plan on the: lateral funding source DENR, LLDA, DA, DOTC,
a) Removal/relocation of structures and settlers (legal and illegal) DOT, NCCA, NHA
b) Development of relocation and livelihood programs for relocated settlers,
and
c) Rehabilitation and protection of important natural, social and cultural sites
along the coastlines, riverbanks and waterways.
Objective 1 2.5 IRA/UNDP/other multi- DENR, LLDA, NEDA, PEA 2007
lateral funding source (RDS*, LUCs), LGUs, DA,
2. Assess and align existing land-use plans (RPFPs, PPFPs, CLUPs), various DILG, MMDA, DLR, PPA,
development plans, programs & projects and related CRM/ICM efforts at different PRRC, HLURB, DOT, other
levels of government concerned NGAs, NAMRIA
lead agency
NON-CAPITAL
Objective 2 .15 IRA/UNDP/Other DENR, 2005
2. Strengthen Project Coordinating Committee (PCC) as interim body to coordinate Private Sector MBEMP PCC
the implementation of the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy and Operational Plan Investment
(including change in chairmanship, membership composition, functions, etc.) – until
the. Manila Bay Sustainable Development Council is established
Objective 4 .5/yr IRA Devt.loans/ODA DENR*, LGUs, PIA, KBP 2005-
5. Conduct Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) for national and local Private Sector other concerned agencies, onwards
legislators, policy-makers, educators, industries, civil society groups, and Investment media, Private Sector, Civil
other stakeholders Society groups, MWSS
Advocacy programs and IEC on:

- pollution prevention and waste management (solid waste, sewage and industrial
wastewater, toxic and hazardous waste)
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- restoration/rehabilitation, protection/conservation and management of habitats,

natural values, historical, cultural, religious and architectural landmarks, and
archaeological and unique geological sites in Manila Bay region
- aquaculture zones, quota system and appropriate aquaculture methods and
practices and their benefits
- environmental impacts of unregulated application of feeds (inappropriate type of
feeds, over-use of feeds)
- impacts of illegal logging and deforestation and measures to restore forests and
mangroves
- impacts of illegal, destructive and unregulated fishing, and measures to address
sustainable fisheries in Manila Bay region
- tree planting and coastal and river clean-up activities among schoolchildren, youth,
communities, civic and non-government org., private sector and LGUs
- international conventions, national laws and regulations related to protection and
management of the environment, natural resources and historical and cultural sites
- the contents of the CLUP, especially among those involved in processing building
permits, housing permits, business permits, ECCs, etc., as well as the various
enforcement groups (e.g., Bantay Dagat groups, etc.)
- Conduct of A “Manila Bay Summit”
Obj.1 .05/LGU UNDP/other Multi-lateral DENR-NAMRIA , DA-BFAR*, 2006-2008
4. Delineate water boundaries of coastal municipalities and cities funding source and LGUs
DILG/LGUs*
DFA-MOAC
Objective 4 3/yr UNDP/other multi-lateral DENR*, and concerned 2006-
Conduct capacity-building activities, including training workshops and pilot programs funding source NGAs, LGUs, NGOs and onwards
on alternative livelihood, for fisherfolks, aquaculture owners and operators, farmers, other civil society groups,
livestock growers, upland dwellers, industries, government employees, civil society private sector, Bantay Dagat,
groups, pollution officers, etc. on environmentally-sound practices, alternative FARMCs, PCAPI
livelihood programs, environmental monitoring, environmental management, and
monitoring and evaluation programs.
Objective 3 275 UNDP/other Multi-lateral DENR*, LLDA, PRRC, LGUs, 2006-
1. Develop, implement and promote the manila bay-pasig river-laguna de bay as a funding source DPWH, DILG, MMDA, onwards
model of integrated coastal area and river basin management, using ecosystem-based NWRB, NIA, DFA-MOAC
management approach (including classification of manila bay and pasig river).
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Objective 1 5 IRA/Devt. Loans/ODA HLURB, NEDA, LGUs, other 2006

3. Amend CLUP guidelines to include sea/water use and foreshore uses Private sector investment concerned NGAs, Private
Sectors
Objective 7 .25 JICA/IRA/ODA/ other NDCC, DND, DENR, MGB, 2006
2. Review the National Disaster Coordination Plan, and assess in relation with multi-lateral funding EMB, LLDA, DOST, NCCA,
the needs of the Manila Bay Region. institution PAGASA, PHIVOLCS,
NAMRIA, MMDA, BFAR,
National Museum, Office of Civil
Defense, MARINA, l
Objective 6 2.5 UNDP/GOP/other multi- GUs, DILG, PNP, DSWD, 2006
3. Develop a Coastal Hazard Contingency Plan, and Response System with lateral funding institution DOTC, PCG, Academe, DFA-
concerned agencies and sectors MOAC
a. Identify the ecosystem, human settlements, and historical,
cultural, religious, architectural, archeological and unique
geological sites that are at risk in hazard-prone areas
b. Identify and develop mitigation measures
c. Develop response systems.
Obj.2 IRA/UNDP/Other Private DENR, MBEMP PCC, and other 1st qtr. 2006
4 Draft appropriate institutional arrangements and legal mechanism - Sector Investment concerned stakeholders
Objective 2 RA/UNDP/Other Private MBEMP PCC 2nd & 4th
5. Lobby for the approval of the proposed institutional arrangements - Sector Investment qtr.2006
Objective 2 JICA/IRA/UNDP Multi DBM, Congress, other 2007-
6. Operationalize/implement the approved/appropriate institutional lateral funding agencies concerned agencies onwards
arrangement (staffing, budgeting)
Objective 4 1 GOP/UNDP/Multi lateral DENR*, MBEMP TWG/ Member 2005-2006
2. Update communication plan for the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy and its funding agencies Agencies, KBP, PIA, LGUs
Operations Plan
a. Target audience
b. Strategy
c. Programs
d. Milestones
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Objective 1 3 UNDP Multi lateral DENR*, NEDA, LLDA, PAWB, 2006-2007

1. Review and consolidate pertinent information on: Funding Agencies/ NAMRIA, DILG, LGUs, MMDA,
Corals, mangroves, seagrass beds, mudflats, swamps, avifauna, Private Sector HLURB, PRA, DA, DOT,
Fisheries, shellfishes, seaweeds, Benthos, phytoplanktons, Investment MBEMP, TWG-IEMP, BFAR,
zooplanktons, beaches/sandy shores, foreshore areas, built-up areas, AFP (Phil. Navy), PCG, NGOs,
bedrocks PG-ENRO, UP-MSI, NCIP,
DFA-MOAC
* - lead agency
Objective 1 7 & other sources IRA/UNDP/Other DENR, Professional group 2007-2012
5. Develop the integrated land and sea-use zoning plan for Manila Bay Area Private Sector
Include: Investment LUC (DA, DLR, DOJ, DOTC,
- Protected Area Zones DILG, DENR, DTI, DPWH,
o National Parks DOST, DOT, HUDCC, NEDA),
o NIPAS Zone Phil. Navy, PCG, MARINA,
o Sanctuaries PRA, PPA, HLURB, NAMRIA,
o Ancestral Domain NCIP, PRRC, Academe, LLDA,
- Rehabilitation/Buffer Zones LGUs, MMDA
- Sustainable Fisheries Use Zone lead agency
- Coastal Tourism, other eco-tourism zones
- Trade and Navigation zones
- Human settlement areas
- Agricultural and industrial zones
Objective 3 UNDP Multi lateral LGUs, DENR* 2006-2007
3. Develop the integrated coastal area and river basin management plan 12 Funding Agencies (NCR, R3, R4),
and include required institutional arrangements and information network Devt.loans/ODA FMB, DPWH, NWRB, LLDA,
for the river systems identified in Activity 2. Private Sector MWSS and concessionaires,
Investment NIA, NPC, DA, MMDA, DILG,
LWUA, NEDA, RDCs, PRRC
Objective 7 5 JICA/IRA/UNDP Multi NDCC, DND, DENR, MGB, 2006-2007
4. Adopt and implement the contingency plan and response system lateral Funding Agencies EMB, LLDA, DOST, PAGASA,
PHIVOLCS, NAMRIA, MMDA,
BFAR, NCCA, National
Museum, Office of Civil
Defense, MARINA, lGUs, DILG,
PNP, DSWD, DOTC, PCG,
Academe, DFA-MOAC
Objective 3 Refer to other UNDP Multi lateral LGUs, DENR* 2007-
3. Implement the integrated coastal area and river basin management activities of other Funding Agencies (NCR, R3, R4), FMB, DPWH, onwards
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plan of each river system issues Devt.loans/ODA NWRB, LLDA, MWSS,

Include: Private Sector concessionaires, NIA, NPC, DA,
- IIMS and Information Network Investment MMDA, DILG, LWUA, NEDA,
- restoration/rehabilitation of habitats and resources RDCs (R4, R3, NCR), PRRC,
- integrated land- and sea-use zoning EMB, DFA-MOAC
- marine sanctuaries, riverside parks
- investment opportunities in environmental facilities and services
- existing projects
Objective 3 At least 2% of the UNDP Multi lateral LGUs Environmental Office 2007-
5. Set –up and implement ICM in each coastal province, city and municipal 20% of Devt. Funding Agencies onwards
government around the Bay area Fund & other
funding sources
Objective 3 2.5/LGU/yr. IRA/Multi lateral Private LGUs*, communities, private 2007-
6. Replicate best ICM practices sector investment sector, civil society groups, onwards
DENR, DILG
Objective 6 1.5 UNDP/other multi-lateral NDCC, DND, DENR, MGB, 2006
1. Develop coastal hazards map and identify risk and hazards-prone areas funding source EMB, LLDA, DOST, PAGASA,
(flooding, land subsidence, earthquake, faultlines, volcanic eruption, lahar PHIVOLCS, NAMRIA, MMDA,
flow, flash flood and landslides, forest fires, tsunamis, red tide, fish kill) BFAR, NCCA, National
Museum, Office of Civil
Defense, MARINA, lGUs, DILG,
PNP, DSWD, DOTC, PCG,
Academe, DFA-MOAC
Objective 1 5 (for M % E) IRA/Devt.loan/ DENR, EMB, LLDA, MGB, 2007-2012
7. Implement Manila Bay Area’s integrated land and sea-use plan ODA/ private sector NWRB, NAMRIA, LGUs,
investment DILG,HLURB, HUDCC, NHA,
NEDA, DA, BFAR, DOST,
PHIVOLCS, PCMARD,
PAGASA, DOTC, PCG, PPA,
MARINA, DPWH
Civil society groups
Private sector, Academe,
FARMCs, DFA-MOAC
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Objective 1 .15/yr IRA/UNDP other RPFPs – RDCs for 2007-2012

6. Harmonize the land use plans (RPFPs, PPFPs and CLUPs) of the municipalities Multi-lateral funding approval
and cities in the Manila Bay Region to make them consistent with the Integrated source PPFPs – HLURB for
Land- and Sea Use Plan. approval
CLUPs – LGUs,
Sangguniang
Panlalawigan for approval
*DENR-MBEMP, LGU
LGUs, RDC & HLURB
(adopting)
Objective 2 2.5 IRA Devt.loans/ODA DENR*, LLDA, PRRC, 2005
1. Study/assess existing policies, legislations and administrative arrangements, Private Sector EMB, MGB, NWRB,
review needs and objectives, and conduct social/stakeholder analysis to identify Investment PAWB, LGUs, DILG, DA,
options on institutional arrangements for the management of the Manila Bay DOTC, PCG, PPA,
Region. DPWH, DOST, DOT,
PRA, NHA, HLURB,
HUDCC, NHI, NCCA,
NEDA, DFA-MOAC
Objective 4 1.5 IRA Devt. loans/ODA DENR, MBEMP PMO, 2005-2006
1. Conduct awareness assessment of different stakeholders (local community, Private Sector SMOs, Member
school children, local and national political leaders and functionaries, civil Investment Agencies, LGUs, DepEd
society, private) consistent with the Advocacy and Communications Plan of
MBEMP
Objective 5 .5 IRA/UNDP other DENR, LGUs, DILG, 2006
1. Identify, document and disseminate to local officials, legislators, key NGAs, Multi-lateral funding NGOs/civil society
GFIs, and other stakeholders best practices involving partnership source groups, DTI, NEDA, DOF,
arrangements and experiences (within the Manila Bay Region and outside) financing institutions
Objective 5 .25 IRA/UNDP other DENR, DILG, DOF, DTI, 2006
2. Develop guidelines on alternative partnership arrangements applicable to the Multi-lateral funding financing institutions,
Manila Bay Region for the implementation of environmental investment projects source NEDA (NCR, Region 3
and Region 4A)
Objective 5 1 IRA Devt. loans/ODA DENR, LGUs*, NEDA, 2006
4. Identify environmental investment opportunities and develop environmental Private Sector DTI-BOI, MWSS
investment packages/project proposals, and incentives (including appropriate Investment
guarantees, user fee system, and other cost recovery scheme) to allow private
sector participation
Objective 8 1 UNDP/other multi-lateral DENR* 2006-2007
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1. Develop appropriate monitoring and evaluation system for the Manila Bay funding source PCC members
Region (See M & E Strategy)
a. Review and assess existing monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
programs
b. Incorporate the output of the Pilot Integrated Environmental
Monitoring Program (IEMP) and Risk Assessment including
performance indicators/standards
c. Delineate and clearly define roles and responsibilities of LGUs,
NGAs, private sectors, communities in the monitoring and
evaluation of programs/projects/activities in Manila Bay 3.
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Objective 4 .15/yr IRA Devt. loans/ODA Department of Education 2005-onwards

3. Integrate lessons on pollution prevention, waste management as well as the Private Sector (DepEd) , DENR, NCCA,
protection of important natural and unique geological areas, historical, cultural, Investment LGUs, Academe, DFA-
religious and architectural landmarks in the curriculum of primary, secondary MOAC
and tertiary schools (focus on Manila Bay), and environmental activities in the
NSTP/CWTS.

CWTS – Civic Welfare Training Service
Objective 4 .30/yr/LGU JICA/IRA/UNDP Multi DepEd, DENR 2006-onwards
4. Organize and implement community activities (civil society, industries, and other lateral funding source Public and private schools
stakeholders) e.g., ecological camps, fora, essay writing, drawing/painting within the Manila Bay
contest, tree planting, coastal and river clean up, bird watching, slogan and Region
poster contest to build awareness and mobilize participation for the long-term
Parents-Teachers
management of pollution and the natural/ecological, economic and social
Associations
values of Manila Bay region
And the Girl Scouts of the
Phil.
Private foundations and
donors
Obj.4 .5/yr IRA Devt.loans/ODA DENR, and concerned 2006-onwards

8. Promote corporate environmental and social responsibility in the private sector Private Sector NGAs, LGUs, NGOs and
Investment other civil society groups,
private sector, resort
owners and developers,
PCAPI, PCCI*
Obj.5 .3/LGU UNDP/other multi-lateral DENR, NEDA, DILG, DTI, 2006-onwards
3. Implement capacity-building programs for national government and LGUs, funding source/ DOF, LGUs
and financing institutions to engage in PPPs Devt.loans/ODA
Private Sector
Investment
Objective 5 2/trng. IRA Devt.loans/ODA LGUs, DENR 2006-onwards
5. Conduct pre-feasibility studies, willingness-to-pay surveys and stakeholder Private Sector
consultations to assess viability and include the viable projects in the LGUs’ Investment
Local Development Plan of the projects for private sector participation,
Objective 5 .15/yr IRA Devt.loans/ODA LGUs*, private sector, 2006-onwards
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6. Negotiate and enter into agreements (with supporting resolutions and Private Sector NEDA, DENR
ordinances) with potential partners (local private partners, foreign donors, Investment communities, civil society
etc.) as well as financing institutions to develop, finance and implement the groups,
environmental investment projects financing institutions,
donor agencies, MWSS
Objective 5 .1/proj. IRA Devt.loans/ODA DTI-BOT Center, 2006-onwards
7. Monitor and evaluate compliance to partnership commitments Private Sector Financing institutions
Investment
Objective 8 .5 UNDP/other multi-lateral DENR* 2006-onwards
2. Institutionalize the M&E system developed funding source PCC members
Objective 8 .5/yr UNDP/other multi-lateral DENR* 2006-onwards
3. Institutionalize the IIMS and MBIN Activity funding source/ PCC members
Objective 8 .15/yr IRA Devt.loans/ODA DENR*, LGUs, 2005-onwards
5. Mobilize communities (including indigenous peoples, women, and other Private Sector PCC members
stakeholders for data generation, monitoring, law enforcement, etc. Investment
OBJ.7 .5/yr UNDP/other multi-lateral DENR*. LGUs, 2005-onwards
8. Implement the Eco-watch and Baywatch programs as monitoring and funding source/ PCC members, DOT,
incentives programs (including regular fora, web-based and public PCG, MARINA
consultations)
Objective 8 .05/trng. UNDP/other multi-lateral DENR* 2006-onwards
4. Conduct training on capacity-building of stakeholders (LGUs, communities, funding source/ PCC members
national government agencies, etc.) on M&E
Objective 8 .15/yr UNDP/other multi-lateral LGUs 2006-onwards
6. Develop voluntary agreements (e.g., self-regulation, disclosure, etc.) with funding source/ PCCI, private sector
industries, hospitals, commercial and tourism enterprises operating in the
Manila Bay area
Objective 8 Devt.loans/ODA DENR*, LGUs, 2006-onwards
7. Assist industries towards implementation of Environmental Management .15/yr Private Sector PCC members, PCCI,
System (EMS) and pollution prevention programs through Phil. Environment Investment MAP, private sector
Partnership Program (PEPP)
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8.0 MONITORING AND EVALUATION STRATEGY
The developed monitoring, evaluation and reporting plan outlines the steps that will be undertaken to
ensure that the project/activity implementation is on track. It is deemed necessary to monitor the
project’s interventions to know whether or not the project/activity has achieved the specified goals and
objectives or determine what are the needs of the project/activity to improve its implementation.
While the concerned agencies/institutions are implementing the action plan, they have to implement
the monitoring plan. The monitoring plan consists of the design of the monitoring strategy, selecting
the specific units to monitor, and selecting the appropriate method.
The proposed monitoring, evaluation and reporting procedural guidelines are described below:
8.1 AREAS TO BE MONITORED
The areas of monitoring cover the Physical Accomplishments (input output process), Financial
Performance, and the Field Inspection.
a) Physical Accomplishment Report (PAR) – This refers to the comparison of the actual
accomplishment against the set targets for the period. It is required to use a uniform source
of document to facilitate recording and monitoring of physical accomplishments. The PAR
covers all the activities of the program/project, which have measurable or quantifiable outputs.
Source Document
This refers to document, which is the primary record of the count or the basis of the
count/computation of physical accomplishments being reported. The primary source
documents of monitored activities include survey forms, field reports, and the project’s
accomplishment report.
Survey Forms and/or Similar Working Documents are used to record any action from
the project and/or initiate the undertaking of an activity by concerned
groups/stakeholders. The use of this type of working document is appropriate for
activities like determining the level of awareness of target clientele, analyzing the
trends of the water sampling analysis, among others.
Field Reports become the basis of first record of accomplishment for activities
undertaken by field personnel considering they are supported by working papers and
documentations.
Project Accomplishment Report refers to documents reporting the accomplishment of

a project undertaken by authorized unit/group/office.
Report Forms
The forms are designed to monitor the work unit’s physical accomplishments in terms of
outputs for each activity. Each activity has a corresponding performance indicator which is
identified and agreed upon by proponents, implementers and concerned stakeholders. The
accomplishment reports are presented in the proposed form (Refer to FORM 1). The form has
the following data elements:
Title of the project

Month and year (report period)
Region, province, Municipality and Barangay
Project/Activity
Performance Indicators
Unit of Work of Measurements (UWM)
Target (Annual and to date0
Accomplishments (This month and to date)
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Percentage of Accomplishments
Flow of Reports
The flow of paper begins at the project site. The staff of the of project staff prepare and submit
the accomplishment report to lead agency/Project Management Office (PMO), copy furnished
the concerned regional, provincial and municipal agencies, LGUs, private sector and other
stakeholders. Refer to Figure 10. The PMO consolidates, reviews, assesses and
recommends appropriate corrective measures to effectively and efficiently implement the
project/activity.
b) Financial Performance Report Monitoring – The financial performance monitoring is tracking

of determining the actual expenses incurred and comparing these against the allocation for
the activity or project. The financial report is required and submitted semi-annually to PMO.
Refer to FORM 2.
c) Field Inspection – This focuses on the verification of certain report for the activity. The Project
Management Office should form a validation team to verify the performance of the project on
the ground. The team is required to come-up with proposed validation guidelines, which serve
as basis for evaluating the project performance. This is carried out annually.
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FORM 1
PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT
Title of Project : ________________________________________________
For the Month of _______________________ 200___
REGION : _____________________________
PROVINCE : _____________________________
MUNICIPALITY : _____________________________
BARANGAY : _____________________________
Activity Indicator Target Accomplishment % Remarks

Accomplishment
Annual To Date This month To Date
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FORM 2
FINANCIAL MONITORING REPORT
Title of Project : ________________________________________________
For the Month of _______________________ 200___
REGION : _____________________________
PROVINCE : _____________________________
MUNICIPALITY : _____________________________
BARANGAY : _____________________________
Activity Indicator UWM Target Accomplishment Budgetary Budgetary

% Allotment Allotment
Accomp. Releases Expenditure
Annual To This To This Mo. To date
Date Month Date
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Other
DENR
Concerned
PMO
Agencies
Other DENR
concerned Regional,
Regional Provincial, Other Private LGUs
Offices Municipal Stakeholde Groups
Field/Site
Office
Figure 3 Flow of Reports
9.1 MONITORING AND EVALUATION
This is a periodic assessment of the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of the project in
relation to development objectives.
Preparation of monitoring/evaluation plans covers three (3) aspects, namely: designing of monitoring
strategy, and indicators selecting units/group to monitor, and selecting the appropriate method.
Proposal on how to conduct this activity is presented below:
Monitoring Strategies:
1. Identify target audience
2. Identify information needs such as the project goals and objective
3. Determine the monitoring strategies and indicators
4. Determine when, by whom, and where the data will be collected
A sample of monitoring sheets on water pollution and overexploitation of resources and degradation
of habitats are presented in Table 10.
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Table 10 Sample Monitoring Sheet
WATER POLLUTION
Objectives Monitoring Indicators Methods/ When Who Where
Strategy Tasks
Reduce by 50% the discharges of raw Identify point sources Point of sources and pollution Gather data on the status Concerned agencies & Concerned agencies &
sewage and untreated and inadequately loadings of these point sources and Institutions Institutions
treated wastewater (i.e. commercial, -Fisheries pollution
industrial, agricultural, and -Aquaculture
fisheries/aquaculture) by 2015. - Residential
- Commercial
- Industrial
Determine total daily load (TDL) of raw - total daily loadings Database/updating of Daily/Monthly/ Concerned agencies & Implementing agencies
sewage and other key parameters into - Key parameters existing data previously Quarterly/Yearly Institutions in coordination
the major rivers - Major rivers classification collected with various LGUs
- Establish loading locations
along the rivers
Compliance Reports
Determine pollution loadings from total daily loadings Database/updating of Daily/Monthly/ Concerned agencies & Project Sites
fisheries and aquaculture and from - Key parameters existing data previously Quarterly/Yearly Institutions with
farmlands and livestock industries - Major rivers classification collected coordination with various
- Establish loading locations LGUs and companies
along the major rivers
Compliance Reports
Determine pollution loadings from total daily loadings Database/updating of Daily/Monthly/ Concerned Agencies & Target sampling areas
manufacturing industries - Key parameters existing data previously Quarterly/Yearly Institutions with
- Major rivers classification collected coordination with various
- Establish loading locations LGUs and companies
along the major rivers
Compliance Reports
Stop duming of sewage, industrial Identify ocean dumping activities List/Inventory of materials being Inventory Report from Monthly/Quarterly Concerned Agencies and Concerned
sludge, solid waste, and contaminated dumped to the ocean various companies and Yearly institutions with agencies/institutions
dredged materials by 2005. - dredged materials agencies coordination with various
- septage sludge LGUs and companies
- solid waste Database/Monitoring
- toxic and haz wastes Report
- others
Identify companies with dumping permits List of companies with Information from the Concerned Agencies and
legitimate permits various companies and institutions with
from lead government coordination with various
agencies LGUs and companies
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OVER-EXPLOITATION OF RESOURCES AND DEGRADATION OF HABITATS AND HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS, ARCHEOLOGICAL AND
Objectives Monitoring Indicators Methods/ When Who Where

Strategy Tasks
Establish and manage all declares Identify and assess existing PAs Assessment Report Inventory Report from the Annually Concerned agencies & Concerned agencies &
Protected Areas (PAs) and National List of proposed PAs concerned government Institutions Institutions
Parks in the Manila Bay Region by List of established PAs lead agencies
2007.
Identify key habitats and resources in the List of habitats and other Gather data on the status Annually Concerned agencies & Designated PAs and
designated as PAs and National Parks resources within the PAs and of these habitats and Institutions in coordination National Parks
National Parks resources within the with various LGUs
designated PAs and
National Parks
Inventory Report from the

concerned government
lead agencies
Establish and restore and manage Number and area (hectares) of Coordinate with the Concerned agencies & Designated PAs and
designated Protected Areas and National PAs and National Parks concerned government Institutions with National Parks
Parks established lead agencies coordination with various
LGUs
Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA) signed by concerned
stakeholders and other partners
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2001. COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANNING, PHILIPPINE COASTAL MANAGEMENT
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Operational Plan for the

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i. List of Figures …………………………………………………………………… iii

2.0 OVER-ALL FRAMEWORK IN RELATION TO THE IDENTIFIED RISKS AND CHALLENGES

3.0 IDENTIFICATION OF ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN ................................................................3-1

4.0 LINKAGES OF ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN WITH THE MBCS AND RRA...........................4-1

Partnership and Governance 5-4

Timetable by Issues/Areas of Concern 5-78

6.0 INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGY .........................................6-1

7.0 FINANCIAL STRATEGY ................................................................................................................7-1

8.0 MONITORING AND EVALUATION STRATEGY...........................................................................8-1

LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ADCOM Advocacy and Communication

IEMP Integrated Environmental Management Program

NSWMC National Solid Waste Management Commission

THW Toxic and Hazardous Waste

Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Framework

Manila Bay Region

Refined Risk Assessment

The desired outcomes of the OPMBCS are the following;

2.0 OVER-ALL FRAMEWORK OF THE MANILA BAY COASTAL STRATEGY (MBCS) IN

In response to the Regional Programme on Building Partnerships in Environmental Management for

Figure 1. Overall Framework of the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy in Relation to

The vision crafted by various stakeholders is clearly stated as:

“ Manila Bay- reflective of God’s glory-is a clean, safe, wholesome and

 To identify sources of activities that contribute to pollution in the bay;

 To recommend measures to reduce or eliminate identified risks of significance to the bay;

3.0 IDENTIFICATION OF ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN

Table 1 PRIORITY ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN

Issues/Areas of Concern Reference

Limited or sectoral planning

Issues/Areas of Concern Reference

RESOURCES AND HABITATS

Figure 2 MANILA BAY COASTAL STRATEGY AND RISK ASSESSMENT LINKAGES

MANILA BAY ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN

Table 3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE IDENTIFIED ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN

Issues/Areas of Goals Objectives

Objective 3: Develop, set-up and

Objective 4: Create awareness, build

Objective 5: Increase to at least 75% the

Objective 6: Reduce by 25% the illegal

Objective 7: Develop and implement a

Objective 8: Develop and institutionalize a

Issues/Areas of Goals Objectives

Objective 3: Develop and implement toxic

Objective 4: Stop sea-dumping of sewage,

Objective 5: Stop discharges of operational

Objective 6: Activate a bay-wide, multi-

Issues/Areas of Goals Objectives

Over-Exploitation of Ensure protection, Objective 1: Set-up sustainable institutional

Objective 4: Formulate and implement a

Objective 5: Increase the productivity of

Objective 6: Achieve sustainable and

Objective 7: Increase coverage of water

PARTNERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

Table 4.1 Strategies and Action Programs to Address Issue of

Objective 4: Effective coordination and networking among stakeholders

Objective 5: Stakeholders advocating environmental management in Manila Bay

Table 4.3 Action Plan for Partnerships and Governance

ICM activities/projects integrated

DENR, LLDA, NEDA

Stakeholders Consultation DENR-MBEMP, LGU

To identify sources of activities that contribute to pollution in the bay;

To recommend measures to reduce or eliminate identified risks of significance to the bay;