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Summary Report

Philippine Sanitation Summit 2006

“A Call for Improved Access to Sustainable Sanitation”

A National Conference on

Domestic Sanitation and Wastewater5 - 6 July 2006

The Heritage Hotel, Roxas Boulevard,

Pasay City, Philippines





TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Abbreviations and Acronyms iii

Introduction 1

Program of Activities 3

Summary of Proceedings 9Day One 9

Opening Program 10

Roundtable Discussion on Sanitation 13

Reading of Manila Declaration on the Advancement of Sustainable Sanitation

and Wastewater Management in the Philippines

16

Press Conference 20

Video Presentation: The Clean Water Act and the Local Governments 22

Technical Presentations and Discussions 23• Overview of the Philippine National Environmental Health Action Plan

(NEHAP)

23

• Sanitation in East Asia: What are the Triggers of Success? 23• The National Sewerage and Septage Management Program Framework 24• Conceptual Framework of the National Water Quality Management Fund 24• Conceptual Plan for the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission 25

Presentation of LGU Cases on Four Thematic Areas 27Thematic Area #1: Promoting Improved Sanitation Institutions:

Organizations and Management Systems, Policy, Laws and Regulations

LGU Case Study: Assessment of Sanitation and Hygiene Practices in

Barangay Consolacion, Cagayan de Oro City

27

Thematic Area #2: Innovative Financing of Sanitation Projects

LGU Case Study: Muntinlupa Community-based Sanitation

28

Thematic Area #3: Sustainable Sanitation Technologies

LGU Case Study: ECOSAN - Planning for a Safe and Sustainable Sanitation

System

29

Thematic Area #4: Sanitation Marketing, Behavior Change and Advocacy

LGU Case Study: Northern Samar Case Study on Sanitation

31

Workshop Outputs - Sanitation-related risks 33

Day Two 35

Brief Remarks 36 Technical Sessions 37



A – Promoting Improved Sanitation Institutions/Management System 37

• Establishing a Water Quality Management Area: Lessons from Iloilo

Project Area

37

• Model Ordinance for Sanitation Solutions (The LINAW Experience) 37• Sanitation and Sewerage Policies from the Regional Environmental

Assessment of the Manila Third Sewerage Project

38

• Strategic Planning in CSFLU 38• Capacity Building for ECOSAN 38

B – Sanitation Marketing, Behavior Change and Advocacy 39

• Muntinlupa SMIEC Program for Wastewater Management 39• Sanitation Service Providers Study 39• The Bayawan Wetland Treatment Plant and Dry Sanitation Project 39• Engaging the Media in Promoting Sanitation 39

C – Innovative Financing of Sanitation Projects 41

• Puerto Galera Wastewater Treatment Financing 41• LBP – Environmental Financing Windows for LGUs 41• DBP – Financing Windows for Environmental Projects 41• Environmental User Fee for Households 42• Community-based Financing Models 42

D – Applied Sustainable Sanitation Technologies 42• Septage Management: CWA Mandate 42• Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System (DEWATS) 42• ECOSAN Sanitation Systems 43• Using Hybrid Treatment Technology on Point Sources 43• Natural Treatment Systems: Engineered Reed Beds 43

Workshop Outputs on Four Thematic Areas 45

Next Steps 52

Closing Program 54

List of Participants 56



ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

ADB Asian Development Bank

AECEN Asian Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Network

AusAID Australian Agency for International Development

AWQMF Area Water Quality Management Fund

BORDA-BNS Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association

(BORDA) - Basic Needs Services (BNS) Philippines, Inc.

CAPS Center for Advanced Philippine Studies

CBO Community-Based Organization

CHO City Health Ofce

CSFLU City of San Fernando, La Union

CWA Clean Water Act

DBM Department of Budget ManagementDBP Development Bank of the Philippines

DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources

DEWATS Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System

DOH Department of Health

ECC Environmental Compliance Certicate

ECO-ASIA USAID Environmental Cooperation-Asia Program

ECOSAN Ecological Sanitation

EMB Environmental Management Bureau

EO Executive Order

GFI Government Financial Institution

GTZ Deutsche Gesellschaft fű r Technische Zusammenarbeit

IACEH Inter-Agency Committee on Environmental Health

ICC Investment Coordinating Council

IEC Information, Education, Communication

ISSUE Integrated Support for Sustainable Urban Environment

LGU local government unit

LINAW Local Initiatives for Affordable Wastewater Treatment Project

LLDA Laguna Lake Development Authority

LWUA Local Water and Utilities Administration

MDG United Nations Millennium Development GoalsMTPDP Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan

MWSS Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System

NEDA National Economic and Development Authority

NEHAP National Environmental Health Action Plan

NSSMP National Sewerage and Septage Management Program

NWQMF National Water Quality Management Fund

NWRB National Water Resources Board



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PEMSEA Partnerships for the Environmental Management of the Seas of

East Asia

PEN Philippine Ecosan Network

PO People’s Organization

PRRC Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission

PSSE Philippine Society of Sanitary Engineers

RACS Risk Assessment Case Studies

RED Regional Executive Director

SCOTIA Sustainable Coastal Tourism in Asia

SMIEC Social Marketing, Information and Education Campaign

SWAPP Solid Waste Management Association of the Philippines

UNDP United Nations Development Programme

UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund

USAID United States Agency for International Development Fund

WEAP Water Environment Association of the Philippines

WHO World Health OrganizationWQMA Water Quality Management Area

WSP-EAP Water and Sanitation Program for East Asia and the Pacic



INTRODUCTION

The First Philippine Sanitation Summit 2006 was held on July 5-6 at the Heritage Hotel

in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The summit was designed to provide a venue forincreasing awareness of major issues on environmental sanitation in the country and to

identify measures to improve the country’s sanitation conditions. About 200 participants

attended the summit. They came from different national government agencies, local

government units (LGUs), private business sector, non-government organizations (NGOs),

the academe, international community, Congress and Senate, and the media.

At the end of the summit, participants had completed an action plan for attaining the

country’s sanitation goals based on a common understanding of priorities, shared

commitments and resources, and responsive partnerships by national, local and private

stakeholders. Inputs to the action plan came from the technical presentations and

ensuing discussions. All papers and presentations are attached to this report in CD

format.

The summit was organized by the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department

of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) with support from the Philippine

Ecological Sanitation Network (PEN), a group of public and private sanitation agencies

and practitioners dedicated to the development and promotion of sustainable sanitation

solutions.

Background Information

The Philippine experience over the last three decades has shown that sanitation

interventions have not been sufcient. The country’s rate of development and

urbanization are pushing the boundaries of the few existing municipal sanitation and

wastewater systems to the brink of environmental health disaster.

Priority and resource allocation for sanitation in many Asian countries, including the

Philippines, where available, have tilted towards the rich and focused on commercial

and industrial issues. Consequently, the most vulnerable and marginalized domestic

population in urban and rural areas suffer the worst forms of deprivation and greatest

burden of disease.

In the Philippines, with the passing of the Clean Water Act of 2004, the DOH and DENR

are spearheading efforts to improve environmental health outcomes through sanitation

interventions. PEN is supporting these government agencies to develop a rational

program of sustainable sanitation over the next three years through the Philippine

Component of the Sustainable Sanitation for East Asia (SuSEA) Program.

The rst Philippine Sanitation Summit 2006 is part of PEN’s efforts to achieve this

objective.

Summit Objectives

The rst Philippine Sanitation Summit aimed to --



• raise the prole of sanitation and hygiene as a priority development sector in the

Philippines

• discuss and analyze the results of the pre- risk assessments case studies conducted

prior to the Summit and share experiences and actions on the identied thematic

areas to develop national sanitation partnership programs and a number of localsanitation partnership programs

• generate commitment of resources from the participating institutions, particularly

around sanitation partnership programs that will be identied through the Summit

• strengthen leadership and advocacy for improved sanitation and hygiene in the

country and establish sanitation partnerships around the thematic areas or around

specic programs at national and local levels

• explore the possibility of convening a regular follow-up Summit through the Inter-

Agency Committee on Environmental Health (IACEH)



Philippine Sanitation Summit 2006

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIESDay 1

July 5, 2006

Grand Ballroom

Time Activity Presenter7:30 am Registration Secretariat

8:30 am Opening Program

• Invocation

• National Anthem

• Acknowledgement of Participants, Guests and

Delegates

Engr. Leonor Cleofas,

MWSS

Ms. Bebet Gozun, ECO-

Asia

Main Facilitator

Dr. Gerardo Bayugo

Co-Facilitator

8:40 am • Welcome Remarks from the Convenors

• Introduction of Keynote Speaker

Sec. Francisco T. Duque,

III DOH Secretary

Sec. Angelo T. Reyes

DENR Secretary

USec Ethelyn Nieto, Health

Program Development

Cluster, DOH

9:00 am • Keynote Speech Cong. Augusto Baculio

Author of the Clean Water

Act

9:15 am Sanitation Roundtable Discussion with Mel and Jane

Panelists:

Sec. Francisco T. Duque III, Secretary, DOH

Sec. Angelo T. Reyes, Secretary, DENR

Cong. Augusto H. Baculio, CWA Author, Congress

Cong. Miles M. Roces, Chairman, Committee on

Ecology, House of Representatives

Dir. Ramon B. Alikpala, Executive Director, NWRB

Ms. Lorraine Hawkins, Lead Health Specialist, WB

Mr. Andreas Kanzler, Country Director, GTZ

Mr. Homi Jamshed, Acting Mission Director, USAID

Mr. Angus Barnes, First Secretary, AusAIDDr. Jean Marc Olive, Country Representative, WHO

Moderators: Mayor

Mel Senen Sarmiento,

Calbayog City and

Mayor Mary Jane Ortega,

San Fernando City

10:15 am Introduction to Commitment-Setting and

Reading of the “Manila Declaration on the Advancement

of Sustainable Sanitation and Wastewater Management

in the Philippines”

Gov. George Arnaiz

Provincial Governor

Negros Oriental

10:30 am Signing of Summit Declaration Signatories



11:15 am Video Presentation

“The Clean Water Act and the Local Governments”

USAID, The Asia

Foundation and Tanggol

Kalikasan

11:35 am Presentation 1

Overview of the Philippine National Environmental Health

Action Plan (NEHAP)

Dr. Yolanda Oliveros

Director National Center

for Disease Prevention and

Control, DOH

12:00 nn Lunch

1:00 pm MDG Anthem by the United Nations in the Philippines United Nations in the

Philippines

1:05 pm Recap of Morning’s Events and Introduction of Afternoon

Sessions

Ms. Jema Sy, Institutional

Development Specialist,

WSP-EAP/World Bank

1:15 pm Presentation 2

East Asia Sanitation: Where are we? Where are we going?

Mr. Rick Pollard

Regional Team Leader

WSP-EAP/World Bank


The National Sewerage and Septage Management

Program Framework

Mr. Jose Roncesvalles,

LWUA NSSMP TWG Chair


Conceptual Framework of the National Water Quality

Management Fund

Engr. Nicanor E. Mendoza

Chief, Environmental

Quality Division, EMB,

DENR


Conceptual Plan for the Pasig River Interceptor System

Dir. Bingle Gutierrez

Executive Director

Pasig River Rehabilitation

Commission, DENR

2:45 pm Open Forum (for all speakers) Moderated by Ms. Jema

Sy, WSP-EAP

3:00 pm Presentation of LGU Cases on Four Thematic Areas

• Promoting Improved Sanitation Institutions:

Organizations & Management Systems; Policy, Laws,

and Regulation

- LGU Case Study: Assessment of Sanitation and

Hygiene Practices in Barangay Consolacion

Overview by Session Chair

Mr. Karl Galing, Program

Ofcer, GTZ Water

Program

Ms. Glenda Sol,

Agronomist,

Peri-Urban VegetableProject, Cagayan de Oro

City• Innovative Financing of Sanitation Projects

- LGU Case Study: Muntinlupa Community-Based

Sanitation

Overview by Session

Chair: Ms. Rory Villaluna,

Executive Director,

Streams

Mr. John Emmanuel

Timothy Pabilonia,

Muntinlupa City



3:45 pm Q&A for the Two Thematic Areas Moderated by Ms. Jema Sy

4:00 pm • Sustainable Sanitation Technologies

- LGU Case Study: San Fernando La Union

Experience on Ecological Sanitation


Engr. Jay Tecson, ECO-

Asia/LINAW

Dr. Eduardo Posadas

City Health Ofcer, San

Fernando, La Union

• Sanitation Marketing, Behavior Change and Advocacy

- LGU Case Study: Palapag, Northern Samar Case

Study on Sanitation


Mr. Gerry Parco, SCOTIA

Dr. Delia Chy, Municipal

Health Ofcer,

Municipality of Palapag

4:45 pm Q&A for the Two Thematic Areas Moderated by Ms. Jema

Sy, WSP-EAP, World Bank

5:00 pm Launching of “Sanitation Sourcebook and Decision Aid”

Launching of “Clean Water Book for Local Governments”

Cocktails

DENR with WSP/GTZ/

AusAIDand USAID

Day 2

July 6, 2006

Abueva and Joya Rooms

Time Activity Presenter

8:30 am Registration Secretariat

9:00 am Naga City MTV Presentation of “Super PN” the Naga City

IEC Campaign for Wastewater Management

LINAW - Naga City

9:20 am Technical Session A:

Overview: Promoting Improved Sanitation Institutions/

Management System

• Establishing a Water Quality Management Area:

Lessons from the Iloilo Pilot Area

• Model Ordinance for Sanitation Solutions (The LINAWExperience)

• Sanitation and Sewerage Policies from the Regional

Environmental Assessment of the Manila Third

Sewerage Project

• Strategic Sanitation Planning in the City of San

Fernando, La Union

• Capacity-Building for Ecological Sanitation

Session Chair: Mr. Karl

Galing, GTZ

Hon. Juanito T. Alipao

Mayor, Municipality of

Alimodian, Iloilo

Hon. William Ablong, Vice-Mayor, Dumaguete City

Ms. Maya Villaluz,

Environment Operations

Ofcer, World Bank

Dr. Eduardo Posadas, City

Health Ofcer, San

Fernando, La Union

Ms. Ulrike Lipkow,

Program Adviser, GTZ



Technical Session B:

Overview: Sanitation Marketing, Behavior Change &

Advocacy

• Muntinlupa Awareness Raising Program for

Wastewater Management

•

Sanitation Service Providers Study

Session Chair: Mr. Gerry

Parco, SCOTIA

Mr. Robert Bastillo,

USAID-

LINAW

Mr. Juan MarquezEnvironmental Sector

Specialist, Foundation for

Sustainable Society, Inc.

• Advocacy on the Healthy City Program: The Case

of Bayawan Wetland Treatment Plant and Dry

Sanitation System

• Engaging the Media in Promoting Sanitation

Dr. Jenny June Tigbao,

City

Health Ofcer, Bayawan

City

Mr. Rolando Inciong,

Communications Media

Specialist, ECO-Asia

10:20 am Open Forum and Workshop for Technical Sessions

A and BFocus Question: Given our sanitation goals, what concrete

actions on these two thematic areas should be done?

Facilitators: Mr. Karl

Galing, GTZ and Mr. GerryParco, SCOTIA

12:00 nn Lunch1:00 pm Technical Session C:

Overview: Innovative Financing of Sanitation Projects

• Puerto Galera Wastewater Treatment Financing

– PPP Model

• LBP - Environmental Financing Windows for

LGUs

• DBP –Environmental Development Program

• Environmental User Fee for Households

• Community-based Financing Models

Session Chair: Ms. Rory

Villaluna, Streams of

Knowledge

Mr. Rodolfo Pantillano

PEMSEA

Mr. Jose Eduardo

Mandapat Project

Manager, LBPMr. Romeo Carandang,

Senior Manager, DBP

Mr. Jose Cariño

Community Development

Specialist, LLDA

Ms. Felicidad Narvaez,

USAID-LINAW Financial

Specialist

Technical Session D:

Overview: Applied Sustainable Sanitation Technologies

• Septage Management: CWA Mandate

Session Chair: Engr. Jay

Tecson, ECO-Asia/LINAW

Ms. Lisa Kircher Lumbao,ECO-Asia/LINAW

• Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System

(DEWATS)

• Ecological Sanitation Systems

• Using Hybrid Treatment Technology on Point Sources

• Natural Treatment Systems: Engineered Reedbed

Engr. Jonas Maronilla,

BORDA-BNS Project

Coordinator

Mr. Dan Lapid, CAPS

Mr. Jet Pabilonia,

LINAW Team Leader,

Muntinlupa City

Mr. Gerry Parco, SCOTIA



2:00 pm Open Forum and Workshop for Technical Sessions

C and D

Focus Question: Given our sanitation goals, what concrete

actions on these two thematic areas should be done?

Facilitators: Ms. Rory

Villaluna, Streams of

Knowledge and Engr. Jay

Tecson, ECO-Asia/LINAW

4:00 pm Closing Program

Recap

Closing Remarks

Ms. Leila Elvas, WSP-EAP,World Bank

Usec. Francisco S. Bravo,

River Basin Control Ofce

DENR





SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS

Day One



0

OPENING PROGRAM

Welcome Remarks The heads of the Summit host organizations, DENR SecretaryAngelo T. Reyes and DOH Secretary Francisco T. Duque III, welcomed the participants.

In his welcome remarks, Sec. Reyes underscored the importance of all the LGUs working

together to achieve the sanitation targets under the Millennium Development Goals

(MDG).

He acknowledged the strong support given by the international community to assist the

Philippines in achieving the country’s sanitation goals. He thanked the organizers,

sponsors and other agencies/institutions for working together to organize this rst ever

summit.

Sec. Reyes expressed condence

that after the summit,environment sanitation

programs would be given more

importance and attention by the

public.

In his Welcome Remarks,

Secretary Duque pointed out

that hygiene and sanitation are

paramount in the department’s

mission to stop deaths from preventable the diseases spread through the environment.

DOH has long recognized the link between sanitation and good health. Hygiene,

therefore, is a built-in philosophy in the aggressive implementation of the department’s

public health programs to protect people from food and water-borne diseases. Currently,it is also a key strategy in battling emerging public health threats such as SARS and the

Avian Flu. An effective vaccine is not yet available against these threats that can surpass

simple hand-washing.

The Secretary noted the department’s efforts to promote sanitation and hygiene have

been inadequate and piecemeal and that progress has been very slow in meeting many

health targets. Moreover, the progress in the health sector is under severe pressure

from rising health care costs and shrinking health budgets, thus the country’s rapid

development and urbanization are testing the sector’s capacity to respond to complex

health challenges especially in cities and slums. These areas are now becoming hot

spots for many diseases as urban dwellers are faced with worsening pollution and poor

access to water sanitation services.

Sec. Duque added that many health goals are left neglected. The health of the poor

mainly in rural and urban slum areas remains at risk unless safe water is piped into

their homes and hygiene becomes a daily habit. The biggest killer-diseases of Filipino

children, he said, are diarrhea, respiratory infections, parasitism with the risk of

disabling, and fatal malnutrition. These conditions could easily be eliminated if only

these children have clean water to drink and to wash their hands. He said that based on

statistics, 40 percent of Filipinos have no access to sanitation and supply of water.

“The health of the poor remains at risk unless safe water is piped into

their homes and hygiene becomes a

daily habit.”

-- Sec. Francisco T. Duque III, DOH Secretary

“The health of the poor remains at risk unless safe water is piped into

their homes and hygiene becomes a

daily habit.”

-- Sec. Francisco T. Duque III, DOH Secretary



With the Manila Declaration on the Advancement of Sustainable Sanitation and

Wastewater Management in the Philippines, efforts to accelerate the development

and implementation of sanitation programs with lasting and profound environmental

health impacts will be harnessed. For its part, DOH, as the chair for the Inter-agency

Committee on Environmental Health, is committed to provide an enabling environment

for effective policies and actions. The committee will be convened to discuss post-summit

activities and take steps so that joint health and environmental actions become twinengines for ensuring sustainable sanitation and enhance survival. The lessons learned

from this summit will also contribute to the forthcoming regional initiatives in Asia

that will stimulate political action to enhance sanitation and hygiene in the different

countries.

In closing, Sec. Duque expressed optimism that the Philippines can all beat the odds in

improving sanitation and health once a true team approach to policy and environmental

changes is established. The summit was a good start towards achieving sustainable

sanitation and waste water management. He congratulated the Sanitation Summit

Planning Group, the DENR led by Sec. Angelo Reyes, and the PEN for their cooperation

and leadership in organizing the summit.

Introduction of the Keynote Speaker. DOH Undersecretary Ethelyn Nieto

introduced the Keynote Speaker, Congressman Augusto Baculio of the Second District of

Misamis Oriental as the best person for the job. Cong. Baculio is a staunch ally of the

environment. He is a member of the House Committee on Energy and the author of the

Clean Water Act and the Solid Waste Management Act.

Keynote Speech

Rep. Augusto H. Baculio

Second District, Misamis Oriental

Congressman Baculio acknowledged that sanitation is the most pressing concern in the

country.

Over 90 percent of all sewage generated in the Philippines, with households contributing

the biggest share, remains untreated. This untreated sewage pollutes our water

resources resulting in very fatal consequences: water pollution alone causes one-third of

all illness and accounts for 12 deaths per day, with children as the most affected group.

Overall, the sanitation problem in the country has been estimated to cost the country

about 67 billion pesos per year in terms of health services and losses in the sheries and

tourism sectors.

A World Bank report (Philippines Environment Monitor 2003) states that with only about

seven percent of its population served, Manila is ranked third to the last among major

Asian cities in terms of providing households with sewage treatment. Dhaka, Bangladesh

has 30 percent coverage; Phnom Penh, Cambodia has 40 percent coverage; Colombo, SriLanka has over 30 percent coverage. In this regard, he said, there is sufcient policies

and legislations to support any concerted action to solve the problem of sanitation in the

country. Among them is the groundbreaking Clean Water Act of 2004 which calls for

sewage treatment or septage management within ve years.

A number of LGUs have already initiated some measures towards fully implementing

the mandates of the law in their localities and they have come to the summit to share

their experiences and lessons particularly in building environmentally friendly, low-cost

sewage treatment systems. The Philippines can duplicate progress in other countries, but



much work needed to be done. The Congressman invited the participants to stop talking

and start doing something about it.

Through this summit, the participants will be able not only to identify sustainable,

practical and realistic approaches in confronting the country’s sanitation problem, but

also to design innovative and bold cooperative ventures between the public and privatesectors. These ventures, he said, should capitalize on their individual and collective

strengths in bringing about solutions to solve comprehensively this particular concern of

the country.

Gathering ideas and working together would spell a big difference in the provision of

assistance for concerns on environmental sanitation. In doing so, the Congressman

reminded the participants that working for progress in sanitation does not only bring

adulation of a grateful nation but the eternal respect of the next generation and the

generations to come.

“The sanitation problem in the country has been estimated

to cost the country about 67 billion pesos per year in terms

of health services and losses in the sheries and tourism

sectors.”-- Rep. Augusto H. Baculio

Second District, Misamis

“The sanitation problem in the country has been estimated

to cost the country about 67 billion pesos per year in terms

of health services and losses in the sheries and tourism

sectors.”-- Rep. Augusto H. Baculio

Second District, Misamis



ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSSION ON SANITATION

Theme: “It’s about time to talk about it”

A set of prepared questions on major issues on sanitation served as discussion points for

this session. A panel of key experts from the government and donor agencies was invitedto take part in the discussions.

Panelists:

Secretary Francisco T. Duque III, DOH

Secretary Angelo T. Reyes, DENR

Rep. Augusto Baculio, Second District, Misamis Oriental

Ramon Alikpala, Executive Director, National Water Resources Board (NWRB)

Ms. Lorraine Hawkins, Lead Health Specialist, World Bank

Mr. Andreas Kanzler, Country Director, GTZ

Mr. Homi Jamshed, Deputy Mission Director, USAID

Mr. Angus Barnes, First Secretary, AusAID

Dr. Jean Marc Olive, Country Representative, WHO

Moderators :

Mayor Mary Jane Ortega

Vice President, League of Cities of the Philippines

City Mayor, San Fernando City, La Union

Mayor Mel Senen Sarmiento

Secretary-General, League of Cities of the Philippines

City Mayor, Calbayog City

Highlights

On the importance of talking about sanitation

Sec. Duque: It is important to discuss sanitation and hygiene because they are the

most important determinants of health. Thus, occasions like this are welcome to bring

together development partners, local chief executives, policy-makers, and decision-

makers to review the policies on sanitation and hygiene.

On the need to increase the sanitation budget

Sec. Reyes: The three percent budget [allocated for sanitation] is really low. As provided

for in the Clean Water Act, there should be an operationalized Water Quality Management

Program and the funds for this are supposed to be raised both at the local and national

levels. Right now, as per discussion with the DBM, this will be placed in a trust fund

rather than a special fund so that it doesn’t have to pass through the GAA. This is oneconcrete move to fund efforts in achieving water sanitation. Both national and local

levels should chip in to fund these investments.

On the most urgent message of the Clean Water Act (CWA) with respectto sanitation

Cong. Baculio: The urgency of having a clean and healthy environment cannot be

understated. This [initative] should have started long ago. Not tomorrow, but yesterday.



On the need to appoint only qualied people to DOH positions intended for

sanitation engineers

Sec. Reyes: We are already taking steps to address the situation. The DENR has

undergone a reorganization and has appointed General Francisco Bravo as Senior

Undersecretary and Chief of Staff. General Bravo happens to be both a Sanitary and

Civil Engineer. We also now have Director Alikpala in the National Water Resources

Board (NWRB).

On the feasibility of meeting the MDG targets

Dr. Olive: The Philippines is doing quite well to achieve the MDG targets on sanitation.

We should continue to have the same investment.

On the ofcial denition of “sanitation”

Dr. Olive: It is ‘citizens having access to private individual toilets to dispose of their

wastes.’ There should also be a separation of disposal of the urine and the feces.

On San Fernando City’s experience with sanitation

Mayor Ortega: San Fernando has an EcoSan toilet that separates the feces from the

urine. Last year, the city achieved zero mortality rate; infant mortality rate was brought

down to 3 percent as against the 10 percent rate of the region. The city has a very active

24-hour health unit.

On the growing demand for sanitation interventions and how USAID is respondingto this demand

Mr. Jamshed: The American government has been in the development business for a

long time and we used to give assistance to various countries. However, we noticed that

sanitation generally is given low priority, to the point that when the awareness to do

something about sanitation comes, it is too late: the rivers are already in bad shape, youhave seafronts you cannot swim in, the canals are polluted. So what do you do? The

problem becomes so huge and cannot be easily addressed. Everybody talks about money

and require huge amount of resources, but commitment -- from the local communities,

the government, from the ministries to do something -- is the most important element.

With that commitment, projects will be strong. Without it, regardless of how much

money is put in, these projects will not succeed. They have to be self-sustaining.

Meaning, users have to pay, and there should be willingness to introduce user fees. In

USAID, we have the LINAW project going on and working in about eight cities. We also

have the SCOTIA project where we are targeting the tourist industry. Tourists can pay a

fee to help in maintaining the ecology of the place. We feel that if these pilot projects are

done, and there is passion to do it, and there is an action plan -- we will have much more

going than just talking about it.

On how to improve the Philippines’ sanitation and sewerage system

Dir. Alikpala: Sewerage systems have to be deeper to be more secure, which makes

them a lot more expensive. There is obviously a monopoly [in building these] and is

unregulated in terms of tariffs for LGUs. This will not encourage investments in the

sector. We really have done well in San Fernando City in achieving sanitation systems

that are effective and cheaper. Maybe we should try not to look at the statistics of

sewerage systems because it is only a fraction of the whole picture. Let’s look at

sanitation as a whole then compare it with others. We should also look at some other

alternatives.



On how the national and local governments can work together after the summit

Sec. Duque: In one instance I asked one of the directors of the Land Bank of the

Philippines to look into the possibility of authoring or providing assistance by way of

loans perhaps, to most affected LGUs, specically those impoverished communities -- the

fourth, fth and sixth class municipalities -- and to look at the investment requirements

to put up a sanitation infrastructure and a potable water program. I think they’re just

trying to come up with a template as to how to provide this kind of loan.Mayor Ortega: This is not only the concern of fourth to sixth class municipalities. San

Fernando is a third class component city and it has not received any incentives at all for

water projects. It is also believed that we’re not ready to fully pay for the cost of these

projects.

On private sector participation in establishing sanitation facilities and services

Sec. Reyes: Because the public sector is low on cash, the private sector can help in the

infusion of technology and funding. This can be done through build-operate-transfer

schemes and the private sector can be better induced to this so that the terms, the

references and procedures are made clearer and conducive to private sector participation.

Mr. Jamshed: I just want to add that for one year or so, we were working with the

Japanese government in setting up a revolving fund. In tourist places, revenue

generation can be done by the private sector — at some point, user fees should also be

put into the picture so that this project will eventually be successful.

On what an ordinary person can do to promote sanitation

Sec. Duque: I think [what individuals can do] will be pretty limited to stop-gap measures

like ensuring that where water sources are doubtful as to its clarity or quality, people

should boil their drinking water. We also educate them through brochures on how to

do proper hand washing, which is often taken for granted. We teach people through

commercials in partnership with our sponsors. For example, in response to the possible

Avian Flu pandemic, (we) teach people about cough etiquette and how to properly dispose

of their used tissue paper to prevent the spread of the virus.Dr. Olive: There should be assurance in food safety and supply of clean and safe

drinking water. In coordination with UNICEF, the DOH is helping Pangasinan and La

Union, considering that these provinces are cholera-prone areas. The availability of

potable water supply here is quite successful.

Sec. Duque: We also provide chlorine granules to LGUs on request, especially in times of

ooding and/or calamities wherein water sources could get contaminated.

Mayor Ortega: True enough, San Fernando City is getting a regular supply of chlorine

granules given to those who have water wells.

On which sanitation technology or approach is best

Mr. Kanzler: Sometime in Bohol, we conducted the First Low-Cost Sanitation

Technology Conference which showcased and discussed ecological sanitation, widelyknown as EcoSan. Besides segregating the feces and urine that allows reuse of these

by-products, EcoSan also segregates the wastewater from the by-products, treating

wastewater in an environmental friendly way. We also discussed the principles for

sanitary water. The rst (principle) is, don’t pollute your water. If you have to produce

water, try to treat it in an environmentally friendly way, and ensure its sustainability.

Dir. Alikpala: Given our resources, we really have to do more advocacy, create awareness

and develop political will and promote any technology that will be the most appropriate

for every community and which will be most viable and sustainable.



READING OF THE MANILA DECLARATION

The “Manila Declaration on the Advancement of Sustainable Sanitation and Wastewater

Management in the Philippines” was read to the group by the Honorable George Arnaiz,Governor of Oriental Negros. Congressman Baculio led the signing.

Manila Declaration on the Advancement of Sustainable Sanitation

and Wastewater Management in the Philippines

Having met at the Philippine National Sanitation Summit on July 5 and 6 2006,

We, the representatives of national executive and legislative agencies, local governments,

academia, non-government organizations, and external support agencies,

With the goal of accelerating the development and implementation of effectual programs

on sustainable sanitation and wastewater management,

Based on a common understanding of sanitation and wastewater management priorities,

shared commitments and resources and responsive partnership,

And considering the nation’s commitment to improving sanitation and wastewater

management conditions in the country articulated in the Philippine Sanitation Code, the

Clean Water Act, the National Environmental Health Action Plan, and our obligations

under the Rio Declaration on Sustainable Development and to the United Nations

Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in particular the challenge of Target 10 of Goal

7 on Environmental Sustainability, “To halve by 2015 the proportion of people without

sustainable access to safe drinking water and sanitation.”

Renew our commitments and hereby declare that:

Challenge

1. Poor sanitation and management of wastewater has led to suffering and death of

thousands of Filipinos, especially children under the age of 5; considerable health

burdens on families and the healthcare system; signicant losses to economic sectors

dependent on clean water and water resources such as tourism and sheries; and

intractable environmental degradation of the country’s natural water resources, above

and below ground, which also threatens the sustainability of our drinking water

supply.

2. High access rates to basic sanitation belies the inequality of access between groupsand the particular vulnerability of specic areas or groups of people, such as the poor

living in slums, remote rural areas and coastal areas. Neither does access to basic

sanitation, usually toilets, assume that wastewater is properly carried away from

living environments and treated before disposal. The exclusion of large numbers

of people from basic sanitation and the negligible portions of wastewater properly

treated and disposed have lead to the alarming persistence of sanitation- and

wastewater-related risks in the country, as demonstrated by the risk assessments

conducted by local governments and presented at this Summit.

3. Halfway to 2015, the MDGs deadline and 2-years into the passage of the Clean



Water Act, progress in sanitation and wastewater management and improvements in

outcomes have not been apparent. Implementation of key aspects of the law have not

been pursued with adequate commitments and resources, such as the development

of the National Sewerage and Septage Management Plan, designation of Water Quality

Management Areas, identication of non-attainment areas and establishment of a

Water Quality Management Fund.

4. Public investment in community and municipal sanitation and wastewater facilities

has been miniscule over the last 30 years, whereas the estimated requirement for the

sector is PhP 40 billion.

5. Sector planning and management are weak due to poorly resourced institutions,

insufcient data and surveillance systems and weak coordination.

6. Institutional uncertainty and variability in the leadership, personalities and agenda,

at national and local level, are counter-productive and is a major factor in the

country’s under performance in hygiene, sanitation and wastewater management and

achievement of health and environmental benets.

Commitments

1. Sustainable sanitation and wastewater management are critical priorities in the

nation’s socio-economic development agenda, as recognized in among others, the

President’s 10 Point Priority Agenda, the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan

(2005-2010) and the various legislations mentioned, and must be advanced with full

commitment and cooperation from all sectors.

2. The directive under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 for households and

establishments to connect to sewerage systems in urban areas and directs national

and local government to implement sewerage or septage management schemes in the

next ve years relies on enduring political, nancial and resource commitments from

the national government and local governments.

3. Advancement of this agenda at the national level rests on enduring and joint

leadership between the Department of Health and Department of Environment and

Natural Resources and cooperation from other agencies such as the National Water

Resources Board (NWRB), National Economic and Development Agency (NEDA),

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Public

Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Education, Metropolitan Waterworks

and Sewerage System (MWSS), Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) and other

specialized bodies such as the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA).

To bear time-bound results and to avoid counter-productive variability in

institutional arrangements, the cooperation needs to be coordinated through the

highest levels of government through the IACEH, with periodic feedback to the wider

public of stakeholders

4. Local governments are primarily responsible for meeting health and environmental

objectives in their respective jurisdictions through hygiene, sanitation and wastewater

management programs. Appropriate and lasting hygiene, sanitation and wastewater

services need to be fostered by local governments through improved sector planning

and governance, rational allocation of cost of service between the public and private

sectors as well as the communities and users, and appropriate regulation and

enforcement



5. Private and public sanitation practitioners, coming together in partnership networks

such as the Philippine Ecological Sanitation Network (PEN), dedicated to supporting

the development and promotion of sustainable sanitation solutions in the Philippines,

and other project- and program-based partnerships between government and

international agencies, have a signicant role in the intermediation between national

and local governments, technical support, advocacy and resource-mobilization.

Principles of Solution and Program Development

1. Sanitation and wastewater solutions need to consider the environmental, social and

economic context of an area and the community and must seek to comprehensively

provide for appropriate options for a wide range of needs and abilities, with full

knowledge and participation of stakeholders.

2. While readiness of each local government will be varied, a plan outlining the

phasing of sanitation and wastewater development is desirable to rationalize future

investments. National and local governments, with participation from the private

sector, will endeavor to nd ways to progressively improve systems.

3. Community- and municipal-wide sanitation and wastewater management systems will be undertaken with due regard to the nancial, institutional, technical and

environmental viability of the service, system and service provider.

4. The use of affordable, environmentally-sound sustainable sanitation options and

pollution prevention approaches such as re-use and recycling of wastewater, urine

and excreta, will be promoted.

5. Hygiene and behavior change programs will need to complement sanitation and

wastewater programs to ensure that health outcomes are achieved.

6. Raising public awareness; increasing participation of individuals and entities

on sanitation and wastewater management issues and programs; and fostering

partnerships are important components of a sustainable sanitation and wastewatermanagement program.

7. National efforts in hygiene, sanitation, and wastewater management need active

coordination for coherence and complementation over a long-term period. National

government will need to provide enduring leadership, commitment and incentives to

support local government implementation of such programs.

Call to Partnership

1. Considering the mandates and jurisdictions under existing laws of undersigned

institutions and the foregoing declarations of commitment, this Summit calls on all

parties

to pursue and facilitate the development and implementation of effectual and

sustainable national and local sanitation and hygiene programs; and

to join hands on the formation of concrete partnerships for advancing the

Philippines' sanitation and wasterwater management agenda.

2. The partnership action will be organized and coordinated through the Inter-Agency

Committee on Environmental Health (IACEH) under EO 498 of 1991, chaired by the

Department of Health and co-chaired by the Department of Environment and Natural

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Resources, calling on representation from local governments and civil society.

3. The partnership action will consider the various issues related to accelerating

progress in sanitation and wastewater management, including specically:

• Renew efforts to reach those at the margins of service and remain without access

to hygiene and sanitation services in order to achieve national MDG targets and to

share the health and developmental benets more widely across communities• Development and nancing of the National Sewerage and Septage Management

Plan and pursuit of appropriate and lasting investment programs following such

plan

• Accelerate the implementation of the Clean Water Act 2004, in particular,

designation of non-attainment areas, organization of Water Quality Management

Areas, establishment of the Water Quality Management Fund

• Improvement and nancing of the current data and surveillance systems

• Review and update of existing policies, laws and regulations, in particular PD 856,

IRR on Sanitation Code, Bldg. and Plumbing Codes, to reect the current threats

and opportunities and to develop practical strategies of implementation.

• Recommend actions and provide guidance on improving compliance to existing

environmental and sanitation-related regulations or revising strategies to improve

the achievement of their policy objectives• It will periodically report to the IACEH on its progress and to the forum in 2007.

4. The partnership action will also consider matters relating to continuing or formalizing

the partnerships around specic program activities, particularly those arising from

the discussions in the Summit.

Signatories:

SEC. FRANCISCO T. DUQUE IIIDepartment of Health

SEC. ANGELO REYESDepartment of Environment and Natural

Resources

SEC. HERMOGENES E. EBDANE, JR.Department of Public Works and Highways

SEC. RONALDO PUNODepartment of the Interior and Local

Government

SEC. JESLIE LAPUZDepartment of Education

SEC. ROMULO NERINational Economic and Development

Authority

ADM. LORENZO H. JAMORALocal Water Utilities Administration

ADM. ORLANDO C. HONDRADEMetropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage

System

HON. ERICO AUMENTADOUnion of Local Authorities of the Philippines

EXEC. DIR. RAMON ALIKPALANational Water Resources Board

SENATOR PIA CAYETANO CONGRESSMAN MILES ROCESSecond District, Manila

Chairman, Committee on Ecology

House of Representatives



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PRESS CONFERENCE

Members of the media were given a chance to learn more about sanitation and hygiene

and related issues at a press conference with major partners. The panel of resourcepersons was composed of DENR Secretary Angelo Reyes, DOH Secretary Francisco

Duque III, Congressman Augusto Baculio, NWRB Director Ramon Alikpala, San

Fernando City Mayor Mary Jane C. Ortega, Calbayog City Mayor Mel Senen Sarmiento,

and GTZ Country Director Andreas Kanzler. Mr. Rolando Inciong of USAID-ECO-Asia

served as moderator.

Among the media institutions represented at the press conference were IBC-Channel 13,

ABS-CBN Channel 2, ANC Studio 23, The Philippine Star, The Philippine Daily Inquirer,

and The Manila Bulletin.

Highlights

Mayor Ortega of San Fernando City, La Union said that her city purchased a dredging

machine to clear a small creek that has been a depository of wastewater for the past

40 years, and a vacuum tanker to dredge canals to prevent ooding. The city will

replicate the Muntinlupa wastewater treatment plant under the LINAW ECO-Asia

Program.

Mayor Sarmiento of Calbayog City said that they will experiment on the use of coco

peat which he says is a good material for wastewater treatment. His city is looking

for something affordable because they do not have enough funds and they need to

address not only problems on the environment but also on sanitation.

Sec. Duque said that around 5.6 million Filipino households still do not have theirown toilet facilities, leaving them prone to health hazards and illnesses like diarrhea

and cholera. While the morbidity rate of diarrhea went down in 2004, it still remains

to be among the top leading causes of illness in the country.

Cong. Baculio said that the ‘Manila Declaration’ seeks to effect related programs

and achieve the MDG of reducing by 50 percent by year 2015 the number of people

without sustainable access to safe drinking water and sanitation and to share the

health and developmental benets more widely across communities. The declaration

also calls for the development and funding of the National Sewerage and Septage

Management Program and acceleration of the implementation of the Clean Water Act

of 2004.

Cong. Baculio added that the country’s commitment in improving sanitation and wastewater management is articulated in the Philippine Sanitation Code, the Clean

Water Act, the NEHAP, and in the Rio Declaration on Sustainable Development.

However, efforts to improve sanitation and wastewater management are hindered

by infrastructures that were put up before such laws took effect, which is one of the

biggest challenges now. Our plea to the public is to help in the implementation of

the CWA because many of the service providers have to have disposal and treatment

facilities and not just dump wastes in the Pasig River or Manila Bay.

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Sec. Duque said that the DOH has programs to address sanitation and hygiene

concerns. It is imperative, he said, to address these and bond together in partnership

with LGUs, international development agencies, the private sector, and non-

government organizations.

Dir. Alikpala said that achieving MDGs by year 2015 depends largely on government

and NGO response to improve clean water and sanitation facilities in the country. If we do not meet these targets earlier, the country will have problems with poverty,

diseases, infant mortality, environmental sustainability, and gender issues. Until we

meet our water and sanitation targets rst, the other targets may not be met. To be

able to have a sustainable supply of clean water, we must produce clean water and

treat wastewater properly. One vital strategy is to keep people from dumping water

waste into the Pasig River.

Sec. Reyes said that vigilance should be strictly done not only by the LLDA but by all

LGUs to identify polluters dumping wastewater in the Pasig River. Under the Clean

Water Act, increased penalties will be imposed on violators. The law must be strictly

implemented. Otherwise, we may end up with Laguna Lake as our only source of

fresh water. Such, he said, is the urgency of solving this problem.

Sec. Duque, in his closing statement, said that the media could do a lot in increasing

advocacy for sanitation in the country. He said we need to strengthen our efforts on

sanitation. One of the biggest challenges, he said, is to reduce maternal mortality

rate by three-fourths since a lot of women die while giving birth and a lot of these can

be linked to dirty water and unhygienic practices.

It is important, he said, that at the end of the summit there are key agreements. It

is easy to be kilometric with words, but at the end of the day it is action that will

measure our commitment.

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TECHNICAL SESSIONS

Video presentation: The Clean Water Act and the Local Governments

Preceding the summit’s technical presentations and discussions was the showing of a

video documentary on “The Clean Water Act and the Local Governments” presented by

USAID, The Asia Foundation and Tanggol Kalikasan. The video served as a springboard

for discussion of the CWA and related issues.

In essence, the video discussed the following:

• The status of the country's water supply

• Harmful effects and causes of water pollution

• CWA and its salient features

• LGUs as key players and their roles and responsibilities in the implementation of the

CWA• WQMA: Section 5

• Composition of the WQMA governing board

• IRR of the Clean Water Act

• Consultation among related agencies that have been initiated

Discussion

Reacting to the presentation, Mayors Mel Senen Sarmiento of Calbayog City and Mary

Jane C. Ortega of San Fernando City discussed some of the initiatives being undertaken

at the local level to address sanitation issues.

Mayor Sarmiento said that the League of Cities in the Philippines is already “walking thetalk” in regard to sanitation. Four cities have successfully implemented a good number

of projects in relation to addressing their wastewater problems. These are Naga, Iloilo,

Dumaguete, and Muntinlupa. In most communities, he said, markets are situated beside

the river because the river is the easiest way to dispose of wastewater. With the passage

of the Clean Water Act, this is no longer allowed.

Seven other cities are now replicating these successful experiences. If more cities will

follow, he said we will easily be able to achieve our goals, especially with the passage of

the CWA.

Mayor Ortega said that with funds from World Bank’s LOGOFIND, payable in 15 years,

her administration has built a sanitary landll made of clay liners for San Fernando City.

The City has also conducted research on the actual implementation of EcoSan in twopilot barangays which is now being replicated in other barangays.

She urged participants to come up with a holistic approach for solving problems from

sanitation to solid waste management to clean air and health. We have to wake up

because if we don’t, there may be no legacy that we can bequeath to our children and

our grandchildren. Hopefully, she said, this summit would help to put us on the road to

success and create awareness in all levels of government and in all of us.



Technical Presentations

Overview of the Philippine National Environmental Health Action Plan (NEHAP)Dr. Yolanda Oliveros

DOH Director National Center for Disease Prevention and Control

The Philippine National Environmental Health Action Plan (NEHAP), as discussed byDr. Oliveros, are plans that arrange collaboration between communities and a range

of government sectors to improve environmental impacts on health at a national level.

Its goal is to foster collaboration among stakeholders on environment and health in

addressing environmental health issues. Stakeholders include government agencies,

NGOs, the academe, people’s organizations, and LGUs.

The Philippines NEHAP development was anchored on the Inter-agency Committee on

Environmental Health (IACEH) with sectoral task forces, namely: Solid Waste Sector,

chaired by DILG with DENR as vice chair; Water Sector, with DILG as chair and DA

as vice chair; Air Sector, DENR-chair and DOTC-vice chair; Toxic Substances and

Hazardous Wastes Sector, DENR -chair and DA- vice chair; Occupational Health Sector,

DOLE-chair and DOH-vice chair; Food Sector, DOH-chair and DA-vice-chair; andSanitation Sector, DOH-chair and DENR.- vice chair.

The initial sectoral task force meetings were held in August-September 2005. The

formulation of the Philippine NEHAP was carried out in September 2005. Other activities

initiated related to NEHAP were the National Forum on Health and Development and a

High Level Meeting (Undersecretary level), both of which were held in November 2005.

East Asia Sanitation: What are the Triggers of Success?Mr. Richard W. Pollard

Regional Team Leader, WSP-EAP

Mr. Pollard’s presentation focused on the factors that trigger success in sanitationprograms. The key, he says, is political will. And what brings about political will? They

are:

Champions at the highest level e.g., Head of State, Department Heads, Ministers,

Mayors, etc.

Vocal persistent popular demand

Effective lobbying by different interest groups

Epidemics of water-borne and sanitation diseases

Industrial wastewater/pollution disasters

Awareness of sanitation as a business

Media exposes and campaigns

Political will leads to action. And sustained action leads to increased access tosanitation.

In closing, Mr. Pollard said that a Regional Ministerial Conference on Sanitation and

Hygiene would take place in China in 2007. It will be attended by about 150 delegates

from 16 countries, including the Philippines. The meeting aims to accelerate progress

against MDGs by raising sanitation on the political agenda in their respective countries.

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The National Sewerage and Septage Management Program FrameworkMr. Jose C. Roncesvalles

NSSMP TWG Chair

Under the Clean Water Act, Sec. 7, the DPWH is mandated to prepare a National

Sewerage and Septage Management Program (NSSMP). Sec. 8 species that DPWH shall

be required to connect existing sewage lines to available sewerage systems.

The specic goal of the NSSMP Framework Plan is to address waterworks and sanitation

issues and thereupon to promote viable, affordable, sustainable sewerage systems,

Septage Management Programs to be implemented by LGUs, WDs. The ultimate goal is

to protect, preserve, safeguard, and sustain quality of water, i.e. inland waters including

groundwater and coastal waters.

The specic issues that need to be addressed under the Plan are: the quality of inland

water (including groundwater) and coastal waters getting worse; households as a major

source of pollution loading; and water-borne diseases that still hound the population.

All these exact a heavy toll on the economy, quality of life, and the environment in

general. Other issues are: low public awareness; funding and cost considerations; low

priority for sanitation; and, institutional arrangements.

The strategies for addressing these issues are as follows: a) implementation of the plan

by phases according to doability, affordability; b) septage management with treatment

as a rst step; c) decentralized systems, interceptor systems as next phases; d) low-cost,

innovative schemes; and e) ultimately, full sewerage systems.

The key elements of the plan are: 1) raising awareness; 2) appropriate database; 3)

sustainable institutional arrangements; 4) fund sourcing/nancing mechanisms; 5)

septage management programs; and 6) sewerage infrastructure.

Conceptual Framework of the National Water Quality Management FundMr. Nicanor Mendoza

Chief, Environmental Quality Division

Environmental Management Bureau, DENR

Billions of pesos are needed for investments in the wastewater and sewerage treatment

facilities for which budgetary support is not likely to happen from the national and local

government -- thus the need to nd off-budget sources. Although the Clean Water Act

fund mechanisms show potential, it poses difcult challenges.

The funding mechanisms provided in the Clean Water Act are: the Area Water Quality

Management Fund (AWQMF) and the National Water Quality Management Fund

(NWQMF).

The AWQMF is being administered by the governing board of the WQMF. The funds

could be tapped for the maintenance and upkeep of water bodies in the water quality

management area. The sources of the funds are fees collected from wastewater charge

system; and donations, endowments and grants for the WQMA.

The NWQMF is being administered by the DENR as a special account in the national

treasury. The funds are sourced from nes and damages imposed by the PAB, proceeds

from permits, and donations, endowments and grants.

The use of both the AWQMF and NWQMF are well-dened under the Clean Water Act. So



are the prerequisites, likely sources and strategies for availing of these funds.

The next steps to be taken for project implementation are: a) AECEN to assist EMB-

DENR and DBM in preparing streamlined procedures for accessing funds; b) gather

baseline data to estimate the projected collections from fund sources (nes and pollution

charges); and c) facilitate establishment of WQMAs (for the area fund, access is only

possible after the WQMA governing board is convened, after the WQMA is established bythe DENR.

Conceptual Plan for the Pasig River Interceptor SystemMs. Bingle Gutierrez

Executive Director, Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission

To solve the problem of the Pasig River we have to address the main problem, which is

the quality of the river. Ongoing programs and projects being undertaken to address this

problem are:

riverbanks, transport and tourism development - focusing, among others, on the

relocation of informal settlers along the river banks as an initial target for Phase Ibecause the project is a 15-year program with three pie-slices;

environmental management - very heavy on policy reform

public information and advocacy - NGO partners are very strong on this

The proposed program of works includes the a) treatment of major and minor tributaries

(Ms. Gutierrez said that the Pasig River does not have a water of its own since its water

comes from Laguna Lake or Manila Bay or from the esteros and related water courses) ; b)

the construction of a river highway cum drainage interceptors; c) dredging of the rivers;

and, d) the introduction of the water quality electronic billboard.

The riverbanks development, including ood control and river walls, has been designed

using the step-ladder design. Therefore, one has to go down to the esteros to treat the

water and prevent the water pollution from going straight to the Pasig River.

The total approach in cleaning up Pasig River is to integrate Manila Bay Water Utilization

Plan, PRRC, and LLDA plans.

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Ms. Jema Sy, WSP-EAP

Moderator

On the improper construction of septic tanks

Mr. Roncesvalles: The design and proper construction of septic tanks is essential if we have to

implement effective sustainable septage management programs. It is true that right now even though

the septic tanks are the major predominant methods for wastewater handling from households, many

of these septic tanks are improperly constructed. The issue also of whether we should combine other

wastewater coming from washings should denitely be addressed [in the Summit] if we are really serious

about implementing the Septage Waste Management program. We have to establish guidelines, rules and

regulations on proper construction and maintenance of septic tanks.


Moderator

On the improper construction of septic tanks

Mr. Roncesvalles: The design and proper construction of septic tanks is essential if we have to

implement effective sustainable septage management programs. It is true that right now even though

the septic tanks are the major predominant methods for wastewater handling from households, many

of these septic tanks are improperly constructed. The issue also of whether we should combine other

wastewater coming from washings should denitely be addressed [in the Summit] if we are really serious

about implementing the Septage Waste Management program. We have to establish guidelines, rules and

regulations on proper construction and maintenance of septic tanks.

Open Forum



The agency responsible for checking these septanks should come from the LGUs. To be effective, LGUs

must enact ordinances. We should have political will and the commitment to pursue the program.

On why LGUs cannot borrow directly from lending institutions instead of going through the local

banks where they have to pay higher interest rates

Ms. Bebet Gozun, ECO-Asia: This policy issue is already under study by the Department of Financeon the possibility of funds going directly to the LGUs. The League of Cities is now looking into this

and, hopefully, the panel will not take too long to deliberate on this issue. But let us take note that

there are possible risks to be considered like the foreign exchange issue. And this is where the national

government comes in. The other issue is on cost-sharing because of the lack of resources of LGUs

taking on the investment. There is a policy of the Investment Coordinating Council (ICC) that there

should be some cost-sharing in developmental projects.

On LGU and national government cost-sharing

Mr. Joey Roncesvalles: I support Ms. Gozun in saying that cost-sharing is the obligation of the national

government simply because any improvement in the area will redound to the national government. It’s

only fair that they share the cost in improving the environment. This is being done in other developing

countries, why can’t we do it here?

Mr. Ranulfo Feliciano, Sanitary Engineer: Since the devolution, there is now the practice of cost-

sharing. Thus, funds should be allocated in terms of equity. It is only proper that LGUs and the national

government share the cost of improvement of the environment.



PRESENTATION OF LGU CASES ON FOUR

THEMATIC AREAS

To provide a basis for priority interventions, risk assessment case studies (RACS) of

12 selected LGUs were undertaken previous to the summit. For these case studies, asimplied method was used combining quantitative as well as participatory techniques

developed by PEN’s Sanitation Summit Preparation Group (SSPG).

A two-day meeting was convened for these LGUs in May with the aim of working with

them in assessing risks related to the lack of sanitation and hygiene using available

environmental health data and information that these participating local governments

provided. The data gathered and preliminary analysis carried out during the meetings

were further processed with support from the SSPG. The results of the exercise in four

LGUs were the main presentations in this session with the following thematic areas:

• Promoting improved sanitation institutions: Organizations and Management

Systems, Policy, Laws, and Regulation

• Innovative Financing of Sanitation Projects• Sustainable Sanitation Technologies

• Sanitation Marketing, Behaviour Change and Advocacy

The four LGUs featured are Brgy. Consolacion in Cagayan Oro City, Muntinlupa City

in Metro Manila, San Fernando City in La Union, and Palapag in Northern Samar. A

team of consultants led by Dr. Mary Ann Lansang and Dr. Noel Juban provided technical

assistance in developing the RACS.

Thematic Area #1Promoting Improved Sanitation Institutions: Organizations and Management

Systems, Policy, Laws, and Regulations

Session Chair: Mr. Karl Galing, GTZ

LGU Case Study: Assessment of Sanitation and Hygiene Practices in BarangayConsolacion, Cagayan de Oro CityMs. Glenda Sol

Agronomist, Peri-Urban Vegetable Project

Background: Barangay Consolacion is an urban barangay located along the riverbanks

of Cagayan de Oro City with 55% of the households living below the poverty line. The

area was chosen because coastal areas and riverbanks are among the targets of the

EcoSan Project since the concept is more focused on preventing the contamination of

ground water from pathogens and nutrient overload.

Study Objectives: a) to determine hygiene practices in the case barangay; b) to identify

existing sanitation facilities along the riverbank; and, c) to make interventions on existing

problems related to sanitation.

Methodology: Household survey and focus group discussions. From the surveys

conducted, the sampling strategy and sample size were determined, after which the

team members were identied and were able to interview 184 households out of the total

1,920.

Findings: As a result of the focus group discussions, common environmental problems



were identied as follows:

lack of toilet facilities

poor access to water supply

no proper solid waste disposal due to stealing of drums

ooding of the island during heavy rains due to no enough soil lled in

pig-raising which is not suitable in such a small area that emitted foul smell

poor water drainage due to garbage clogged in a canal that makes it stagnant.

Based on the results of the analysis in this study it was found out that the barangay has

poor hygiene practices resulting to sanitation-related diseases.

Recommendations: In view of the results of the study, the following action steps are

recommended:

implementation of EcoSan in Barangay Consolacion, particularly those living at the

riverbank areas, with proper advocacy and intensive education

communication campaign conducted by the barangay in coordination with local

and national government on health and sanitation, hygiene and environmental

awareness

possible aid/grant/funding sourced out either from national or foreign assistance tohelp alleviate the living condition through livelihood programs to benet the residents

strong partnership between the city government, academic institutions and local

communities in the planning and implementation of programs and projects on

sanitation.

Thematic Area #2Innovative Financing of Sanitation ProjectsSession Chair: Ms. Rory Villaluna, STREAMS OF KNOWLEDGE

LGU Case Study: Muntinlupa Community-Based SanitationMr. John Emmanuel Timothy Pabilonia

LINAW Team Leader for Muntinlupa City

Background: The case study was conducted in Purok 2, Barangay Sucat, which is

situated along the shoreline of Laguna Lake. The case study area is predominantly

inhabited by low-income informal settlers and is periodically ooded. Prevalent in this

barangay were cases of groundwater contamination and water-borne illnesses among the

young population.

Study Objectives: a) to identify signicant problems on water and sanitation specic to

this area, and b) to identify possible intervention to address these problems.

Methodology: Survey; EpiInfo for data analysis, and community consultations

Respondents: Total number was 99, of which 90% were married. Majority (65%) were

high school graduates, 18% nished college, and 12% were elementary school graduates.

The average number of family members was from 3 to 5; 64% were receiving a monthly

income from P1,000 to 10,000.

Findings: Based on the surveys, 97% of families get their water from communal artesian

wells, less than 50 meters away from their home, while 68% buy bottled water for

drinking. Most of them sourced their water for cooking and bathing from the communal

artesian wells which are stored in plastic containers and which are possibly prone to

contamination. Water sourced from the wells used for drinking is boiled by 50% as

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against the 41% who do not boil their drinking water. Hand washing is practiced before

and after eating, after defecating, and bathing, thus there is awareness of sanitation in

the community.

The survey also showed that 92% have their own toilet while 8% utilize communal

toilets and 99% are water-sealed with septic tanks although these facilities experienced

overowing when oods come in. For the water waste management, 65% of household wastewater ows directly to the barangay drainage while 34% goes to the ground and

eventually drains into the lakes and the possibility of the overow of septic tanks causes

the waste to come in contact with water sources.

Action Plan:§Information education program to be adopted by the City Health Ofce

§Physical assessment of the area to be conducted by the City Engineer’s Ofce

§Proper sanitation facilities to be established by rehabilitating the drainage system and

the construction of a community sanitation center with a properly designed water-

sealed, elevated septic tank. A user-fee system will be applied to generate resources

for the maintenance of the sanitation center.

Thematic Area #3

Sustainable Sanitation TechnologiesSession Chair: Engineer Jay Tecson, Eco-Asia

LGU Case Study: ECOSAN - Planning for a Safe and Sustainable Sanitation SystemDr. Eduardo Posadas

City Health Ofcer, San Fernando, La Union


Moderator

On the purpose of the RACS exercise

Ms. Sy: One purpose of the RACS exercise is to conduct a baseline so that if someone intended to apply

interventions, it would be easy to nd out not only which interventions are appropriate but also, later on,

whether they were effective or not.

On the role of the community in the proposed intervention [in the Muntinlupa Case Study]:

Mr. Pabilona, LINAW Project: The community side of the intervention will include the user fee system.

People in the community will have to pay a user fee for the use of the public toilet or bath. Another is for

City Hall or any funding institution to contribute materials in building a sanitation center while people can

provide the labor as their counterpart in the project.

On how the end-results of the case study in Cagayan de Oro can be assessed

Ms. Glenda Sol, Per-Urban Vegetable Project: The indicators of health sanitation could be an increase

in the practice of hand-washing and decrease in cases of sanitation-related diseases.


Moderator

On the purpose of the RACS exercise

Ms. Sy: One purpose of the RACS exercise is to conduct a baseline so that if someone intended to apply

interventions, it would be easy to nd out not only which interventions are appropriate but also, later on,

whether they were effective or not.

On the role of the community in the proposed intervention [in the Muntinlupa Case Study]:

Mr. Pabilona, LINAW Project: The community side of the intervention will include the user fee system.

People in the community will have to pay a user fee for the use of the public toilet or bath. Another is for

City Hall or any funding institution to contribute materials in building a sanitation center while people can

provide the labor as their counterpart in the project.

On how the end-results of the case study in Cagayan de Oro can be assessed

Ms. Glenda Sol, Per-Urban Vegetable Project: The indicators of health sanitation could be an increase

in the practice of hand-washing and decrease in cases of sanitation-related diseases.

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Background: San Fernando City has 59 barangays, most of them in mountainous

areas. The study sites were two coastal barangays: Barangay Poro, with a population of

more than 6,000, and Barangay Ilocanos Sur, with a population of about 4,000. These

barangays are characterized by the presence of informal settlers with households lacking

access to sanitation facilities and proper disposal of waste.

Study Objective(s): to assess the sanitation and health issues related to the lack of access to safe and sustainable sanitation facilities in the study sites and formulate

appropriate sanitation interventions.

Project Team members: Staff from the City Health Ofce, Engineering Ofce, Planning

Ofce, and Environment Ofce. CAPS provided funds through the ISSUE program.

Methodology: Household survey; Focus group discussions with barangay health

workers; key informant interview; ocular inspections of sanitation facilities, and review of

secondary data.

Respondents: The study had 371 respondents, i.e., 261 from Poro, and 110 from

Ilocanos Sur. The typical respondent is female, married, aged 31-40 years old. Their

major occupations are: sherman, laborer, and vendor. Their average monthly income isP1,000 - P5,000

Findings:A. Sanitation Facilities

67% of total HHs have own toilets

93% were water-sealed or pour-ush type

54% toilets located inside the house while 45.2% situated within the compound

toilets were found to be dysfunctional and not properly maintained septic tanks were

defective and located near water sources

33% of total households have no toilet facilities thus utilizing communal toilets

83% of the toilets were located less than 50 meters away from their houses

B. Possible contamination of water supply Two out of three or 2/3 of the respondents discharge waste water into the soil

Main sources of water for drinking, cooking and bathing are shallow wells located

within the compound

Almost all (91.7%) of the HHs store water in plastic containers

Less than half (47%) boil their drinking water, few (22%) do not employ any type of

sanitation practice

Children often defecate on the ground and near the coast.

C. Incidence of disease

Gastro-enteritis topped the list followed by intestinal parasitism and 1 case of

cholera.

With the above ndings, there is a priority need for ecological sanitation facilities to

prevent incidence of diseases and prevent contamination of the groundwater and water

supply.

Recommendations:

Implement ecological sanitation in the two case barangays; presently the City has

installed 54 EcoSan toilets in Poro where the shermen’s village was located in which,

upon completion, 97 families from Ilocanos Sur will be relocated.

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Plan is already in its nishing stage with the EcoSan program already incorporated.

Condemn contaminated water sources and defective septic tanks along the coastal

areas

Safe water systems: household container disinfection. The city distributed chlorine

granules for their use.

Continuous IEC program on EcoSan.

Based on the study conducted, Dr. Posadas said that the results tend to show that

sanitation behavior may vary from people who prefer to squat while others would prefer

to sit, there are people who prefer to wash while some may prefer to just wipe. So, we

need to make the intervention appropriate with the behavior of people who will benet

from the intervention.

Thematic Area #4

Sanitation Marketing, Behavior Change and AdvocacySession Chair: Mr. Gerry Parco, SCOTIA

LGU Case Study: Northern Samar Case Study on Sanitation

Dr. Delia Chy Municipal Health Ofcer, Municipality of Palapag

Background: Palapag is a fourth class municipality with 32 barangays having a population

of 32,258 comprising of 5,987 households; water is sourced from Levels I and II artesian

wells; 81.54% have toilet facilities. The LGU has a complete health staff.

Diarrhea is one of the 10 leading causes of morbidity and mortality and outbreaks occur

almost yearly in different barangays of the municipality. Schistosomiasis is endemic in the

area which ranked ninth in the leading causes of morbidity.

Study Objectives: a) to assess the sanitation situation of the municipality and its impact to

health; and, b) to formulate/recommend plan of action to address the existing problem.

Methodology: Household survey in four barangays, focus group discussions and in-depth

interviews.

Respondents: 83.3% have acquired elementary and high school education; the average

monthly family income is less than P5,000; majority source their water from Level I wells;

83.5% have toilets;

Findings:• Diarrhea ranks 3rd in the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Outbreaks occur

almost yearly in different barangays.

• Schistosomiasis ranks 9th in the leading causes of morbidity. It is endemic in the

area.

• High proportion (82%) of residents with family income of less than PhP5,000/month.

• The reported sources of water among 503 respondents were: doubtful source--52.3%,

Level 1—38.4%, Level 2—9%

• Possible contamination of water supply due to its close proximity to sanitation facility

Of the 16.3% without toilets, solid and human waste disposal was in the river (41.5%),

elds/land (42.7%) and elsewhere.

Proposed Interventions:increase knowledge on health promotion and prevention of diseases

people’s participation in planning and implementation of health programs

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community leaders to disseminate accurate health information

integrate health information into educational system

distribute reading materials on health

organize effective solid waste management

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Moderator

Ms. Sy said that based on the case studies presented, contamination of water supply is caused mainly by

septic tanks near the water sources and faulty septic tanks. The safe water intervention introduced is the use

of chlorine granules to treat water supply.

On how barangays can be expected to maintain and operate Ecosan successfully when they have not

been successful in doing so with their septic tanks

Dr. Posadas: The problem with the previous septic tanks was that they were not properly designed,

constructed and maintained. It is very difcult to train barangays on proper maintenance of septic tanks

when they are located in areas where when you dig 1-1/2 meters below ground, there is already water. So

we know that most of the septic tanks are designed and constructed in such a way that they are not sealed at

the bottom, so however you want to teach them how to maintain their septic tanks, the groundwater will still

continue to be contaminated. When we explained to them how EcoSan works -- that it does not need water,

it would not contaminate water and they can recycle by-products -- they came to accept the system. So, it’s

only a matter of explaining the advantages of this facility compared to the other facilities.

On permits issued by sanitation authorities to households that construct toilets near their water source

Dr. Chy: Most of the people in the community own 10 by 10 meter lots to construct their houses, so they

put shallow wells inside their premises, including their toilets. We have already identied this problem.

Water is contaminated because of its proximity to the water supply although sanitary inspectors are

campaigning and telling people that the standard distance of toilets to the water supply should be meters

away. That distance, however, already encroaches upon the neighbor’s lot. So, they can’t construct a pump

within the lot of another owner. The ultimate solution that the LGU is now planning is the construction of a

Level III water system that would cater to the entire municipality. Hopefully, this will reduce the incidence

of diarrhea in the area.

On how other wastes and household water treatment or alternatives are being addressed

Dr. Posadas: It is true that in our area, chlorine is being used for disinfection. That is only a mitigating

measure to reduce the contamination of water supply. Another is to prevent contamination of water sources.One way of doing this is the construction of sanitary toilets because that’s what we’ve found in our area

- - that it is the cause of contamination of water sources. Another cause is the illegal dumping of wastes in

bodies of water.

On the integration of home sanitation technologies with household water treatment to support potable

drinking water

Dr. Posadas: We are focusing mostly on sanitation and water management in this summit. But I think the

case studies have shown us that the interventions may need to have multiple solutions. The reason why we

are focusing on sanitation in this summit is because we think that a lot of attention has already been given to

household water management.

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On conducting advocacy at the grassroots level

Dr. Chy: We encourage people’s participation in planning. This way they can feel that they are part of the

program and have a part in nding solutions.

Dr. Posadas: We implement a very effective strategy by involving the community in identifying problems

and solutions. We utilize barangay health workers since they are the front liners in the community. Wecapacitate them and they communicate with the community, they organize barangay sanitation committees to

oversee their programs in their communities.

On why drums in Ecosan toilets in La Union Question are not well sealed

Dr. Posadas: We see to it that the lids of the substructure are not well-sealed because ventilation is needed

to enhance the destruction of pathogens, but of course we recognize that the facility should be free of ies.

Dr. Chy: Water-sealed toilets were implemented only in three barangays with high prevalence of

schistosomiasis. However, this created envy among other barangays and therefore, installation was

discontinued because they’re waiting for the national government to provide the other materials needed.

Workshop: Identifying sanitation-related risks

Based on the case studies presented, participants were asked to answer the following

question:

“In the area where you’re working, wherever you are, in Indonesia or in

Zamboanga, what do you consider is the most signicant sanitation-related risk?

Where do you think is the cause of this risk? ”

Participants were requested to write their answers on meta cards. Their inputs:

The risk of contamination is from poorly constructed septic tanks and the fact thatin their area, the soil is mostly limestone where ground water is more susceptible to

contamination

The root problem is hygiene behavior, culture and behavior of people (Indonesia)

Some barangay residents do not know the concept of the use of a septic tank as well

as its maintenance

Septic tank is too close to the water supply, that would cause the hygiene as well as

the sanitation problem

Proper implementation of laws

Overow of the structure (Sri Lanka)

Awareness of the community, hygiene behavior, no wastewater treatment, septic

tanks not de-sludged (Vietnam)

No proper sewerage system where several major factories should drain their

wastewater

Book Launch

The last activity for the day was the launching of two publications entitled “Sanitation

Sourcebook and Decision Aid” and “Clean Water Book for Local Governments”.

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Day Two



OPENING PROGRAM

The day’s activities started with the showing of a video presentation on “Super PN,” the

Naga City campaign for wastewater management sponsored by USAID-LINAW. NWRB

Executive Director Ramon Alikpala formally opened the session.

Brief RemarksRamon Alikpala, Executive Director

National Water Resources Board

Citing the productive sessions of the rst day, Director Alikpala congratulated the

organizers of the summit for giving their full support in attaining its objectives. He

said that the main focus of the second day activities is to chart how each LGU or ofce

interacts with a changing environment and to identify the directions for each group.

Based on health statistics, the Philippines is on target to reach our MDGs and MTPDPtargets. But the fact that the participants have traveled so far, to sit here for two days to

talk about wastes and other taboo subjects, means we still have problems.

The case studies reveal that our sanitation system needs more improvement, and this

may include proper construction and maintenance of septic tanks. This summit is a

good place to start, to get our acts together, review our data, and redene sanitation

properly. We should also increase awareness in the sanitation sector and try to nd

a way to attract investments and lenders into the sector, not only economically and

socially, but even more so, politically.

Director Alikpala said the summit is an excellent time to share experiences and begin

to build upon our successes and use these in other areas. With political will, nothing is

impossible.



Four technical sessions were scheduled during the day, as follows:

Session A: “Promoting Improved Sanitation Institutions/Management System”

Session B: “Sanitation Marketing, Behavior Change and AdvocacySession C: “Innovative Financing of Sanitation Projects

Session D: “Applied Sustainable Sanitation Technologies”

Sessions A and B were conducted simultaneously in the morning in separate venues.

Sessions C and D were conducted in the afternoon.

Technical Session A:“Promoting Improved Sanitation Institutions/Management System

Session Chair: Mr. Karl Galing, GTZ

Presentation 1

Establishing a Water Quality Management Area: Lessons from the Iloilo Pilot Area

Presentor:Hon. Juanito T. Alipao, Mayor

Municipality of Alimodian, Iloilo

Summary

The Clean Water Act mandated the creation of Water Quality Management Areas

(WQMAs) based on hydro-geological and socio-economic considerations. Tigum-Aganan

was chosen as a pilot area because of its existing watershed management structure.

Technical assistance is being provided by USAID to develop the pilot. The experience

in Tigum-Aganan is expected to guide the establishment of other WQMAs. The Iloilo

pilot WQMA is managed by a governing board composed of LGUs, NGAs, NGO, waterutility and business sector. Its action plan calls for the establishment and reforestation

of streamside forest buffers by Year 1; assessment of the water quality by Year 3;

establishment of barangay information center (bic), for each barangay by Year 1; and

maintaining the existing water quality in accordance with its ofcial classication by the

end of 2010.

Presentation 2

Model Ordinance for Sanitation Solutions (The LINAW Experience)Presentor:Hon. William Ablong, Vice Mayor

Dumaguete City

SummaryAn ordinance has been led in Dumaguete City for establishing a Septage Management

System in the city. The ordinance contains the following features:

§Design Standard for Septic Tanks or Onsite Collection Tank

§Septage Collection and Hauling Procedure

§Operation of the Septage Treatment Facility

§Imposition, Collection, and Management of Septage Fees

§Incentives and Penalties

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Presentation 3

Sanitation and Sewerage Policies from the Regional Environmental Assessment of

the Manila Third Sewerage ProjectPresentor:Ms. Maya Villaluz, Environment Operations Ofcer

World Bank

Summary The objectives of this Regional Environmental Assessment (REA) is to promote an

integrated assessment of the environment effects of the proposed investments on

sanitation and sewerage in Metro Manila considering the concession agreements

specifying sewerage and sanitation targets, the paucity of wastewater management

systems and the disjointed regional planning and socio-economic pressures. The

presentation describes in brief the details of the REA which includes an options review

of the proposed investments, the renement of the options into a coordinated

project (the Manila Third Sewerage Project), a consideration of the institutional issues,

an assessment of the impacts, both negative and positive, of the adopted project, and

the development of an appropriate Environmental Management System and

recommendations for institutional improvements.

Presentation 4

Strategic Sanitation Planning in the City of San Fernando, La Union

Presentor:Dr. Eduardo Posadas, City Health Ofcer

San Fernando, La Union

Summary The City Health Ofce of San Fernando shares its experience in planning for a safe

and healthy city through an integrated sustainable sanitation management system

that would improve service provision, improve facility to population ratio, reduce water

contamination, improve food handling services and reduce incidence of gastro-intestinal

diseases. The presentation talks about the benets from the planning experience asan opportunity to address service gaps and improve existing services; realization of

the interrelatedness of sanitation with health, resource and environmental protection/

management and local resource generation; and potential for wider area inter-LGU

planning and resource sharing.

Presentation 5

Capacity Building for Ecological SanitationPresentor:Ms. Ulrike Lipkow, Program Adviser

GTZ

Summary The presentation provides an overview of the quality of sanitation education in the

country. It recommends continuing education and training on specic aspects of

ecological sanitation based on the needs of special target groups (i.e., users of facilities

and or EcoSan products, planners and builders). It provides examples of EcoSan

training and education in other countries and presents a capability-building plan to

promote greater appreciation of ecological sanitation in the country.



Technical Session B:

“Sanitation Marketing, Behavior Change and AdvocacySession Chair: Mr. Gerry Parco, SCOTIA

Presentation 1

Muntinlupa Awareness Raising Program for Wastewater Management

Presentor:Mr. Robert Bastillo, USAID-LINAW

Summary To build a city septage treatment facility, the city government of Muntinlupa embarked

on a communication campaign targeting heads of families, managers and owners of

commercial and industrial establishments and heads of government institutions using

a combination of social marketing, and information and education. The main objective

was to make these target groups buy into the plan of building a septage treatment facility

by making them a) aware of and concerned about the sanitation problem and the need

to do something about it; b) knowledgeable about solutions and roles; and c) accept and

willingly perform these roles.

Presentation 2

Sanitation Service Providers Study

Presentor:Mr. Juan Marquez, Environmental Sector Specialist

Foundation for Sustainable Society, Inc.

Summary The presentation focuses on the highlights of the Sub-sector Study on the Delivery of

Sanitation and Environmental Services. The study aimed to assess the situation of the

sanitation services sector with emphasis on micro-small enterprise (MSEs) in view of

providing entrepreneurship assistance or any other potential nancing intervention. The

study covered areas of San Fernando City, Baguio City and Dagupan City in Luzon; Iloilo

City, Boracay and Bacolod City in Visayas; Cagayan de Oro City, Malaybalay City andDavao City in Mindanao; and Las Piñas City, Manila and Muntinlupa City in NCR.

Presentation 3

Advocacy on the Healthy City Program: The Case of Bayawan Wetland TreatmentPlant and Dry Sanitation System

Presentor:Dr. Jenny June Tigbao, City Health Ofcer

Bayawan City

Summary The Bayawan Treatment Plant holds the distinction of being the rst treatment plant for

domestic wastewater with a vertical ow reed bed in the Philippines. The presentation

talks about the features of the Bayawan Treatment Plant and Dry Sanitation System,including layout, nancing and operations, planning and construction process.

Presentation 4

Engaging the Media in Promoting Sanitation

Presentor:Mr. Rolando Inciong, Communications Media Specialist

ECO-Asia

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good practices. It can, in short, help you mobilize people. With concrete examples of

effective campaigns, i.e., the 4 o’clock Habit, Masagana 99, this presentation talks about

how to make the media work for you. It also provides tips on how to mount a national

media campaign.

Open Forum

Technical Sessions A and B

Moderators:

Mr. Karl Galing and Mr. Gerry Parco

Question: What has been done about households and building establishments who already

have tanks?

Answer: We require them to apply for a new building permit if they do not abide with the existingprescribed ordinance.

Question: Do you have penalties for those who do not observe proper septic tank construc-

tion?

Answer: No construction permit is issued to those who do not observe proper measures in con-

structing septic tanks.

Question: How can you determine when the septic tanks should be de-sludged?

Answer: Toilet bowls should be de-sludged when the liquid level is almost full because basically

the septic tank receives the water coming from toilet bowls. There are monitoring teams assigned

to determine when the septic tanks should be de-sludged.

Question: Did the city government construct a canal where every septic tank discharges its

wastewater going to the LGU septic treatment? How about those families who can’t afford to

pay the prescribed city rate, and the delinquents, what will the government do with them?

Answer: Two pesos for the city rate is quite minimal. This was a product of a series of consulta-

tions. The drainage system is a long-term plan for every city.

Essentially the septic tank separates solid waste from the water. However, there is no 100% as-

surance that this will make the water clean, and to connect to the septic tank would be costly. For

undeveloped areas, it is impossible for now to construct a septic tank. This would be a long-term

project. Septic tank management is offered to minimize the problem. We should de-sludge prop-

erly so that waste will not pile up in the septic tank. The basic idea is waste will go to the soil.

The city must oblige the population to use water coming from the springs and not water from theground.

Question: With all those strategies, how much did the Muntinlupa local government spend

for the project?

Answer: From the projected 1.2M pesos, it went down to 300,000 pesos because Muntinlupa was

a recipient of a USAID technical assistance and so they did not spend for consultancy services. The

advertising aspect was done by a city scholar and the information campaign was not that expensive.



Technical Session C:“Innovative Financing of Sanitation Projects”

Session Chair: Ms. Rory Villaluna, STREAMS OF KNOWLEDGE

Presentation 1

Puerto Galera Wastewater Treatment Financing -- PPP Model

Presentor:Mr. Rodolfo Pantillano

Partnership for the Environmental Management of the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA)

Summary: The municipality of Puerto Galera is visited by a million tourists per year. Under the

leadership of Mayor Aristeo Atienza and the Sangguniang Bayan, wastewaster treatment

has been identied as a priority project of the local government. It has created an

ordinance, “Establishing an Environmental User Fee System in the Municipality,”

which aims to collect a user fee of Php50 from tourists upon entry. It seeks to set

up an environmental trust fund to be used for environmental infrastructure projects

and environmental protection. The fund is seen to reduce nancial risks and make

the wastewater treatment project more attractive to investors. Barangays will also be

allocated a portion of the revenues for their own projects.

Presentation 2

Land Bank of the Philippines - Environmental Financing Windows for LGUsPresentor:

Mr. Jose Eduardo Mandapat, Project ManagerLand Bank of the Philippines

Summary The presentation talks about what LGU projects can be nanced by Landbank as well as

the loan terms and procedures. It also provides a list of and various relending facilities

available to LGUs, i.e., Mindanao Basic Urban Services Sector (MBUSS) funded by the

Asian Development Bank, the LGU Investment Program (LIP) funded by Kreditanstalt furWeideraufbau, and the Support for Strategic Local Development and Investment Project

(S2LDIP) funded by World Bank.

Presentation 3

DBP - Environmental Development ProgramPresentor:

Mr. Romeo Carandang, Senior ManagerDevelopment Bank of the Philippines

SummaryDBP’s Environmental Development Program caters to the environmental nancing needs

of the government and the private sector in improving the quality and managing the

sustainability of the environment and natural resources. Loans are available from itsvarious credit programs under the following categories: Power generation, transmission

and distribution; clean alternative transport fund; water supply and sanitation services;

solid and hazardous wastes management; ecotourism; and carbon sequestration. Loan

procedures and requirements are adequately discussed in the presentation.



Presentation 4

Environmental User Fee for HouseholdsPresentor:

Mr. Jose Cariño, Community Development SpecialistLaguna Lake Development Authority

Summary The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) is laying the groundwork for an

Expanded Environmental User Fee System for Households. The project will be piloted

in Lucban, Quezon, in 2007. Initial studies have shown that increased awareness of

the project can be translated into greater willingness to pay among the constituents of

the area. The Environmental User Fee System was initially implemented in the Laguna

de Bay region in 1997 and is said to be responsible for the substantial reduction in

industrial pollution in the Laguna de Bay region.

Presentation 5

Community-Based Financing Models

Presentor:Ms. Felicidad Narvaez, Financial Specialist

USAID-LINAW

Summary This presentation talks about ve types of community-based nancing models: a) Self-

nancing; b) Output-based approach; c) Microcredit; d) Partnership building with other

stakeholders and institutions (NGO, CBO, coop, small utilities, NGAs); and, e) Multi-

sourcing (combined with own funds, borrow from other community-based development

funds and other sources). It also provides case studies and lessons learned from using

these models.

Technical Session D: “Applied Sustainable Sanitation Technologies

Session Chair: Engr. Jay Tecson, ECO-Asia/LINAW

Presentation 1

Septage Management: CWA MandatePresentor:Ms. Lisa Kircher Lumbao

ECO-Asia/LINAW

Summary The Clean Water Act species that within 5 years all households, commercial centers,

and public buildings must be connected to a sewerage system (for HUCs); non-HUCs

shall employ septage management system (pumping out septic tanks and treating the

septage); and all subdivisions and commercial establishments must have treatment

facilities to get ECC/permit. This presentation provides denes what septagemanagement is and why it is needed, the treatment options as well as the challenges

underlying septage management.

Presentation 2

Decentralized Wastewater Treatment SystemPresentor:

Engr. Jonas Maronilla, CoordinatorBORDA-BNS Project



SummaryAs part of its contribution to the achievement of the country’s MDG on water supply

and sanitation, the Basic Needs Services (BNS) Philippines, Inc. and Bremen Overseas

Research and Development Association (BORDA) Project promotes and implements

demand-oriented decentralized wastewater treatment systems (DEWATS). This

presentation talks about BNS and BORDA’s project, including its philosophy, objectives,

technology, and services. It also discusses its various treatment systems as part of DEWATS modules.

Presentation 3

Ecological Sanitation Systems

Presentor:Mr. Dan Lapid, PresidentCenter for Advanced Philippine Studies (CAPS)

Summary This presentation discusses Ecological Sanitation Systems as an alternative solution to

sanitation problems and a recognized option under the Clean Water Act. Ecosan is clean,

safe and convenient to use, affordable and conserves water, prevents water and soil

pollution, and enables reuse of nutrients for food security. The presentation describesecosan’s various features, including its construction costs. It also shows ecosan as it is

now used in various areas such as Bohol and Bayawan as well as the presentor’s own

home.

Presentation 4

Using Hybrid Treatment Technology on Point SourcesPresentor:Mr. Jet Pabilonia, Team Leader

LINAW

Summary This presentation talks about the LINAW Project’s experience in Muntinlupa City in

using hybrid wastewater treatment technology. Using photos, it provides a blow-by-blowaccount of the project’s development from its groundbreaking ceremony in March 2005

to its actual construction and launching on Earth Day in April 2006. The presentation

also describes the coco peat biolter pilot project, its concept and features, objectives,

components and application.

Presentation 5

Natural Treatment Systems: Engineered Reed Beds

Presentor:Mr. Gerry Parco, SCOTIA

Summary

This presentation talks about the Philippine experience in engineered reed bed treatmentsystems. It describes the features of the system, including its design parameters and its

advantages. It also presents the results of trials with engineered reed beds done in the

Philippines and the on-going projects in various parts of the country.



Technical Sessions C and DModerators: Ms. Rory Villaluna and Engr. Jay Tecson

Question: In the presentation on Community-based Financing Models, why wasn’t any

particular area in the Philippines selected?

Ms. Narvaez, USAID-LINAW: What’s commonly happening is we’re doing on-site sanitation. At

that level, our households pay. But beyond that level to fund a connection with a sewage system, we

don’t have that yet. We have little institutional arrangement so when we were looking for models, we

got from other countries. Admittedly sanitation has been given low priority both at local and national

levels, so let’s try to pilot our own model for sanitation and nancing.

Question: Most water utilities run by private sectors are sourced from watershed parks. How

can we collect [environment user’s fee] from the NIA and at the same time the local water utility?

Mr. Pantillano, PEMSEA: Expect rough sailing ahead. We wish you luck in collecting from theseagencies. Those who are extracting should be given something in return because it’s really a sector

issue.

Question: Would it be possible for LGUs to actually pass an ordinance requiring raw water

charge? Right now it is NWRB who is responsible for raw water management and they charge a

minimal fee.

Mr. Pantillano: Yes, they can, in their own localities.

Question: Cost recovery is usually required by lenders for a project to be feasible. Are there any

examples of sanitation loans with cost recovery?

Mr. Mandapat, LandBank: The Bayawan project is for both water and a low-cost sanitation

component. Panabo in Davao is also a water supply and sanitation project.

Mr. Carandang, DBP: The sanitation component of LGU loans has not yet taken off. All projects

submitted for funding so far are for water supply. Priority for sanitation is really very low. We tried

to use rural banks to do it on a wholesale basis, but we have not succeeded. While there are funds

available, the LGUs are not actually accessing the funds due to high interest rates, short repayment

period, inability in preparing feasibility studies, too many requirements, and high cost of consultancy

fees.

Unidentied Participant: Another reason why LGUs are reluctant to borrow is because of the tedious

process. The Executive branch has to get the approval of the council. And there are also political

interventions to contend with.

Question: It appears that the need does not match the resources. How do you address this issue?

Mr. Carandang, DBP: One of the problems of DBP’s Environmental Development Program is how

the borrower can collect fees from the households to repay the loan. Which is why we tried to use rural

banks to offer small-scale loan programs.

Question: Most nancial facilities are focused on urban areas. Are there facilities available to

community-based organizations or small scale providers to access these funds?

Mr. Mandapat, LandBank: Since these projects are located in far-ung barangays, they can organize

themselves and prepare a proposal requesting their Governor to provide potable water supply and

sanitation. As of now, the LBP has no facility to provide a loan to barangays. So it’s the Provincial

Government through the Governor who borrows and extends this to the municipalities.

Open Forum



Workshop Outputs

Based on the technical presentations and ensuing discussions, participants were asked

to identify concrete measures to improve the country’s sanitation conditions focusing on

the following question:

Given our sanitation goals, what concrete actions on these four thematic areasshould be done?

Promoting Improved Sanitation Institutions/Management System

Sanitation Marketing, Behavior Change & AdvocacyInnovative Financing of Sanitation Projects

Applied Sustainable Sanitation Technologies

Their outputs are shown below.

Thematic Area: Promoting Improved Sanitation Institutions/

Management System

Short-term Medium-term Long-term

National

• Revise existing laws

and regulations

to adapt to new

developments

• Provide sufcient

funding for water

sanitation

• Set up as ECC

condition Central WTP

• Monitor execution

of condition

• Monitor execution of

condition

• Formulate strategic

plans/ regulations for

long- term perspective

with time frame for

implementation

Provincial

Localize national

strategic plan and

regulations to suit

local context

• Identify & put up

WQMA boards

Allocate funds

to localities and

report to the

national level to

update plans

•

•

Local

Adopt interim mea-

sure to address

problems in relationto domestic wastes

pollution; e.g., e.

coli.

Promote awareness

campaign to improve

community partici-

pation and support

Assign qualied per-

sonnel

Conduct public

•

•

•

•

Strengthen orga-

nizational struc-

ture to monitorimplementation

of sanitation

goals

Implement the

national plans/

regulations

Develop sanita-

tion programs

Carry out strate-

gic planning

•

•

•

•

Put up laboratory fa-

cilities to complement

activityFormulate ordinance

•

•

•

••

•

A.



Thematic Area: Promoting Improved Sanitation Institutions/Management System


consultations/people

participation

Create TWG/Task

Force

Conduct analysis

of the condition of

bodies of water sur-

rounding our city to

determine extent of

pollution

•

•

•

Thematic Area: Sanitation Marketing, Behavior Change and Advocacy


National

Give out media awards

to Best Radio/TV

programs educating

community on healthy

habits

Conduct positive cam-

paign engaging the

youthCompose national

theme song to be de-

livered by the future

generation

Update national mas-

ter plan for water sup-

ply, sewer and sanita-

tion (using bottom-up

approach)

Use reward systems

or testimonials from

“converted” tax

Encourage access to

appropriate at least

20% from the 20%

development fund for

sanitation (to include

advocacy, etc.)

Make sanitation an

election issue

Exercise political will

Lobby and convince

LCEs on importance of

sanitation

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Create feedback

mechanism to de-

termine success of

projects resulting

from use of sanita-

tion sourcebook and

decision aid

Determine outcomesand impacts (M & E)

of advocacy, educa-

tion and promotion

Involve communities

in project assess-

ments

Provide funding as-

sistance

Recruit opinion lead-

ers as champions

Encourage LCEs to

serve as the lead

presenter of sanita-

tion concept

Mobilize community

leaders in info dis-

semination

Involve barangay

and households in

awareness raising

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Create web page

on sanitation

•

A.

B.



Thematic Area: Sanitation Marketing, Behavior Change and Advocacy


Provincial

Invite more investors to

provide services for de-

sludging septic tanks

Initiate information cam-

paign to educate house-

holds to de-sludge their

tanks periodically

•

•

Prole and train

service providers on

waste disposal

Before giving per-

mits, ask for dispos-

al plan from service

providers

•

•

Local

Encourage community

participation

Conduct information

campaign for schools

Use bottom-up approach-

es in advocacy, promo-

tion, especially on atti-

tudes/behavior change

Apply/advocate/improve

dry toilets in the hinter-

lands

Apply/advocate/improve

re-use of treated water

waste

Engage the media—train

and reward the mediaLGUs to appropriate

funds for sanitation

Involve communities

in planning and imple-

mentation of sanitation

program

Consider ownership of

infrastructure—if there

is no counterpart from

people, also O&M of the

infrastructure

Conduct technical train-

ing for LGUsDesign a good SMIEC

project

All LGUs should lead by

example, e.g., soap and

water in city/municipal

halls (CR)

Increase LGU allotment

for training and infra-

structure

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

B.



Thematic Area: Innovative Financing of Sanitation Projects


National

Invite GFIs like

DBP/LBP to League

of Municipal Mayor’s

meeting re: nancing

environmental pro-

grams

Request nancing in-

stitutions to stream-

line loan require-

ments and inform

LGUs/NGOs loan

availability to nance

sanitation/water sup-ply projects

Include sanitation

and sewerage in

SONA and 10-point

agenda of PGMA;

make it a priority for

fund allocation in the

GAA

Urge GFIs to simplify

borrowing procedures

Involve the DepEd in

sanitation projects

Include teaching of EcoSan in all pri-

mary and secondary

schools

Integrate EcoSan in

all ECC conditions

Draft framework plan

Conduct advocacy

and IEC on sanitation

Carry out capacity

building on EcoSan

Integrate environ-

mental and sanitation

advocacy programs

Strictly implement

Environmental Law

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

GFIs to open a

facility to cater to

CBOs/POs small

scale service pro-

viders

Organize small

scale providers

so that GFIs can

see a market to

open new win-

dow

•

•

Make sanitation at-

tractive to LGUs

•

Provincial

Enact ordinance and

policies

Introduce provincial

ordinance on sanita-

tion

•

•

C.



Thematic Area: Innovative Financing of Sanitation Projects


LocalConduct a forum at

the LGU regional level

so that the imple-

mentation of water

and environmental

management can be

quickly implemented

Cluster LGUs to

generate meager

resources to fund

sanitation projects.

However, a policy

has to be issued that would clearly dene

the stakes/

responsibilities of par-

ticipating LGUs

Replicate risk assess-

ment

Institutionalize Ba-

rangay Information

Centers by activating

the Gabay ng Mama-

mayan Action Center

(involve Liga ng mga

Barangay and acti-

vate Barangay Action

Centers)

Develop multi-LGU

water quality manage-

ment project and IEC

on sanitation

Carry out capacity

building on EcoSan

Integrate environ-

mental and sanitation

advocacy programs

Strictly implementEnvironmental Law

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Implement user’s

fee at local level

• Conduct advocacy

to local water dis-

tricts to implement

wastewater treat-

ment and technol-

ogy and incorporate

environmental

household user’s fee

in its implementa-

tion

•

C.



0

Thematic Area: Applied Sustainable Sanitation Technologies


NationalConduct project

monitoring

• Include techno

options in edu-

cational system

to make them

sustainable

• Provide counter-

part for wastewater

treatment systems

Allow LGUs to get

loans from funding

institutions

•

•

Provincial

Allocate national

funds for infra-

structure

•

Local

Encourage LGUs to

implement techno

option appropriate to

local conditions

Conduct technical as-

sessment of area

Submit project pro-

posal to funding insti-

tutions

Promote engineered

reed bed technology

Conduct training on

alternative sustain-able sanitation tech-

nologies for decision

makers

Disseminate technol-

ogy

Write success stories

Address wastewater

pollution of public

markets

Evaluate target ben-

eciary

Capability building for

LGUIdentify wastewater

characteristics & ap-

propriate technology

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Allocate national

funds for infra-

structure Write

success stories

Improve sanita-

tion of public

markets

Reed beds

Passage of sani-

tation code and

environment code

•

•

•

•

Determine local

conditions

Write success sto-

ries

•

•

D.



NEXT STEPS

Below is a list of activities identied by the participants that they will carry out after

the summit as part of their individual commitment to solve the country’s sanitation

problems.

Next Steps

• Replicate Dumaguete model of septic tank

• Build water treatment plant to address the problems of water contamination in our

beaches, rivers

Dr. Rodel Agbulos

City Health Ofcer, Zamboanga City

• Create ordinance regarding Septage Management Project

• Lobby for privatized water system

Dr. Down, Puerto Galera

• Conduct capacity building for stakeholders on Ecological Sanitation principleErlinda Creencia

City of Sta. Rosa, Laguna

• 1st – preparation of strategic sanitation plan

• 2nd – passage of local ordinance adopting the plan

Cagayan de Oro

• Policy formulation and strict implementation

Bolinao, Pangasinan

• Mount massive IEC program on sanitation of environment

• Conduct capability building for the LGUs (EcoSan/design, etc.)

• Replicate Dumaguete ordinance

LRMaceda – Region VIII

• Stop polluting our environment with domestic waste through proper waste disposal(solid and waste water)

Dr. Felix A. Sy, Dumaguete City

• Follow the Dumaguete City ordinance by de-sludging our very own old septic tank

• Use the greywater that comes from our house for agricultural and other purposes

Evelyn Beatriz S. Villanueva

• Enact provincial ordinance on sanitation and provide funds thereof

Dr. Genato H. Bernardo

Board Member, Rizal Province

• Focus on wastewater management in the proposed ordinance for Local Sanitation

Code

Rowell B. Romulo, QC Health Ofce

• Implement local environmental policies

• Enact ordinance creating the local environmental policies in every barangay

• Develop policies

• Conduct community-based behavioral change thru communication

o RED pilot area

o Sanitation was one of the problems identied

o “peer counseling approach”

Dr. Evelyn Lacsino







CLOSING PROGRAM

Closing Remarks

Undersecretary Francisco Bravo Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Usec. Bravo congratulated the organizers for a job well done. He challenged the

participants to think about what would come next after the summit, especially in light of

a comment from one of the participants who said that this summit would result only, at

most, in one project each in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

He thanked the participants for sharing their experiences and insights and urged them to

continue working towards achieving the sanitation goals. He assured the group that the

DENR will translate their recommendations into concrete plans which he hoped the LGUs

will implement soon.

ResponseMs. Lisa Lumbao, Eco-Asia

Ms. Liza Lumbao said she looked forward to meeting with the group again in 2010 with

successes to report in their action plans. She requested the secretariat to type the action

plans immediately and send them by e-mail to the participants. While the summit

objective was achieved, she said there is a need to move on to the next step, to get more

action, and to be more proactive to be able to implement the action plans. She said

she was optimistic that the outputs of this summit would motivate and inuence other

regions. She assured participants of ECO-Asia’s continued support in this endeavor.

Expression of thanks

Ms. Leila Elvas, WSP-EAP, World Bank

Ms. Leila Elvas thanked the DOH and DENR for initiating this successful event. She also

thanked the participants for their overwhelming support. Without them this would not

have happened. She also commended the presenters of the RACS and all other resource

persons for sharing so much of their learning and experiences.



ANNEX



Frst Phlppne Santaton Summt 2006

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

Name Designation Institution/ Organization

. Ablong, William City Vice-Mayor Dumaguete City Government. Abonitalla, Nestor O. Engineer IV CHD-Department of Health

. Acosta, David U. Jr. Project Development Ofcer II General Santos City

. Adhi, Eri Trinurini ISSDP

. Agbulos, Rodel M. City Health Ofcer Zamboanga City

. Aguila, Myrna A.Solid Waste Management

OfcerMun. of Bolinao, Pangasinan

. Alikpala, Ramon B. Executive Director National Water Resources Board

. Alipao, Juanito T.Municipal Mayor &

Chairman

Municipality of Alimodian, Iloilo

Tigum-Aganan Water Management Board. Ampatuan, Alrasid E. NAPC-WASCO Coordinator National Anti-Poverty Commission

0. Ancheta, Christopher Rey C. Sanitary Engineer World Bank

. Anden, Asuncion (M.D.) Director IV CHD-Dept. of Health for Metro Manila

. Aňora, Cecilia O.Planning Ofcer II/BIWRMT

MemberBohol Province

. Arcaya, Hermilo B. Project Evaluation Ofcer IV Bohol Province

. Arellano, Francisco SAVP Maynilad Water Services, Inc.

. Arnaiz, George P.Governor & RDC Chairman,

Reg. VIIOriental Negros Province

. Asprer, Gloria ConsultantDept. of Environment & Natural

Resources. Baculio, Augusto Congressman House of Representatives

. Baguilat, Teddy B. Jr. SSPG GTZ

. Ballesteros, Milag ECO-Asia/AECEN

0. Balucan, Hermilo S.

Area Manager, Luzon South

Operations Local Water Utilities Administration. Banluta, Fe Crisilla M. OIC Program Manager WSSPNIO – DILG

. Barillo, Ma. Vivian T. OIC-ENR Ofcer Antique Province

. Barnes, Angusst Secretary, Development

CooperationAusAID

. Barnes, Rebecca University of New South Wales

. Bartolome, Ramon L. Safety Center of the Philippines

. Bastillo, Robert USAID-LINAW

. Bautista, Lynnette Yu- Director IIINational Economic & Devt. Authority

(NEDA) Regional Ofce III

. Bayugo, Gerardo (M.D.) Regional DirectorCHD-Department of Health for Southern

Tagalog. Benedidos, Elmer G. Department of Health

0. Bernardo, Genato H. (M.D.) Provincial Board Member Rizal Province

. Blackett, Isabel Sanitation Specialist WSP-EAP

. Bravante, Conrado A. Jr. OIC Chief Dept. of Environment & Natural

Resources, FASPO

. Bravo, Franciso UndersecretaryDept. of Environment & Natural

Resources. Buan, Ryan Paulo Safety Center of the Philippines

. Buenaobra, Maribel Managing Program Ofcer The Asia Foundation

. Buenaventura, Gloria C. Environment Ofcer Marikina City

. Bulos, Gemma Founder A Single Drop




. Cabanes, Romeo B. Chief Sanitation Inspector IV Bohol Province

. Cabotaje, Myrna S. (M.D.) Director IV Department of Health, CAR

0. Calamiong, Christopher Manila Water Company

. Camba, Jasmin C. Sangguniang Bayan member Bolinao Municipality

. Capule, Lou Secretariat ECO-Asia

. Carandang, Romeo Senior Manager Development Bank of the Philippines

. Cardenas, Lizette Executive DirectorSolid Waste Association of the

Philippines. Cartogena, Ronald Policy Ofcer League of Cities of the Philipines

. Casanova, Lilia Director Center for Advanced Philippine Studies

. Chandrasegarau, K. Deputy Mayor Municipal Council

. Chipeco, Jazmin Abing- OIC Regional DirectorCenter for Health Development

Dept. of Health (DOH), Region IV-B. Chy, Delia C. (M.D.) Municipal Health Ofcer Palapag Municipality

0. Cleofas, Dolores S.D. Dean, College of Engineering National University

. Creencia, Erlinda City ENRO Sta. Rosa City, Laguna

. Dael, Rogelio B. City ENRO Bayawan City

. Daepitiya, D.M.S.B. Public Health Inspector Municipal Council

. Daiz, Ricardo M. Municipal Mayor Palapag Municipality

. Damasco, Trinidad L. Department of Health

. Daquioag, Cely Lead Documentor c/o CAPS

. De Castro, Leo Program ManagerCenter for Advanced Philippine Studies

(CAPS)

. De Gala, Alan B. OIC Regional DirectorEnvironmental Management Bureau

(EMB)-DENR Reg. IX

. De Vera, Fredel J. Project EngineerCenter for Advanced Philippine Studies

(CAPS)0. Del Rosario, Antonio A. City Mayor Roxas City

. Dolor, Hubbert Christopher Municipal Health Ofcer Mun. of Puerto Galera

. Dulce, Jose “Boy” Project Manager USAID

. Dumama, Abdullah B. Jr.(M.D.)

Director IV CHD-Department of Health – Region XII

. Duque, Francisco T. III Cabinet Secretary Department of Health

. Duran, David City Councilor Sorsogon City

. Encarnacion, Elsie I. Head, Plans and Programs MMDA

. Endang, Lita S. Planner Bandung Environment Ofce

. Espina, Rogelio J. Governor Biliran Province

. Fabian, Ma. Theresa A. Sanitary Inspector Muntinlupa City

0. Farolan, Margaret Secretary to the SP San Fernando City (La Union)

. Ferguson, Linda

. Fernandez, Sonia F. Registration Ofcer I Municipality of Bolinao, Pangasinan

. Francisco, Nolan B. Senior EMS

EMB, Dept. of Environment and Natural

Resources. Fresnedi, Jaime City Mayor Muntinlupa City

. Galing, Karl GTZ

. Gaspar, Arnulfo V. Provincial Sanitation Inspector Northern Samar Province

. Gatan, Alurice A. Civil Engineer Episcopal Church of the Philippines

. Gomez, Yolanda B. Programme Coordinator STREAMS of Knowledge

. Gonzales, Gilbert C. Regional DirectorEMB-Dept. of Environment & Natural

Resources Reg. V

0. Gorospe, Jeslina PEODept. of Environment & Natural

Resources




. Goze, Agnes L. Summit DocumentorCenter for Advanced Philippine Studies

(CAPS). Gozun, Elisea “Bebet” Main facilitator ECO-Asia

. Guibelondo, Roselie T. Site Engineer Lumad Inrmary Hospital

. Gutierrez, Bingle H.B. Executive Director PRLC

. Hernowo, Basah Director, Human Settlement &Housing

National Devt. Planning Agency,Indonesia

. Hondrade, Orlando C. Administrator MWSS

. Ibrahim, IimStaff of Deputy for Pollution

Control

The Ministry of Environment, Republic

of Indonesia

. Inciong, RolandoCommunications Media

SpecialistUSAID/ECO-Asia

. Jalazan, Rica B. Program Ofcer Tanggol Kalikasan

0. Jamshed, Homi Deputy Mission Director USAID

.Janairo, Eduardo C. (M.D.,

MPH)Regional Director

CHD-Department of Health for Northern

Luzon. Jochico, Joy Project Manager USAID

. Juarez, Belen I.Supervising Public Health

Utilities Regulation Ofcer

National Water Resources Board

(NWRB)

. Kanzler, Andreas Program Director GTZ. Kho, James Secretariat ECO-Asia

. Kuan, NomerLocal EcoSan Project

Coordinator

Center for Advanced Phil. Studies

(CAPS). Kuncoroyekti, Andre Staff National Development Planning Agency

.Lacsina, Ma. Evelyn R.

(M.D.)District II Operations Manager Taguig City

. Lansang, Mary Ann Professor University of the Philippines

00. Lapid, Danilo Executive Director Center for Advanced Philippine Studies

0. Lee, Sally A. City Mayor Sorsogon City

0. Legowo, Handy B.Head of Sub-Directorate for

Technical Planning

Directorate of Environmental Sanitation

Devt.

Ministry of Public Works

0. Lerias, Rosette Y. Governor & RDC Chairman Southern Leyte0. Leuterio, Allan L. Regional Director

Environmental Management Bureau

(EMB)-DENR Reg. II0. Lim, Peter Samson Chairman, C.E. Dept. University of Sto. Tomas

0. Limson, RogelioChief, School Nutrition

DivisionDepartment of Education

0. Lipayon, Bienvenido L. OIC-Regional DirectorEMB-Dept. of Environment & Natural

Resources Reg. VI

0. Lipayon, Exuperio L. OIC-Chief EMB-Dept. of Environment & Natural

Resources Reg. III0. Liptow, Ulrike Program Advisor GTZ

0. Lumbao, Liza Team Leader USAID/ECO-Asia

. Maceda, Letecia R. OIC-Regional DirectorEMB-Dept. of Environment & Natural

Resources. Madrazo, Alma Bella P. Country Manager Tetra Tech EM Inc.

. Magturo, Cecil G. (M.D.) Department of Health

. Mandapat, Jose Eduardo Project Manager Land Bank of the Philippines

. Manh Tien, Tran DirectorNamHinb Urban Management and

Construction Company. Manuel, Marina Rabe- Lawyer

. Marayag, Nilo C. Engineer IVCHD-Department of Health for Metro

Manila. Maruquez, Reynante V. Technical Ofcer Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc.

. Maussawa, Daya Bandra Public Health Inspector Municipal Council, Sri Lanka








0. Villaluna, Rosario Aurora L. Executive Secretary STREAMS of Knowledge

0. Villaluz, MayaEnvironment Operations

OfcerWorld Bank

0. Villanueva, Evelyn Beatriz S. Engineer III Oriental Negros Province

0. Viterbo, Boy Country Advisor PLAN International

0 Wolk, Claudia Program Specialist onSanitation

GTZ

0. Ymson, Adelina Faye M. Legislative Staff Ofcer I San Fernando City (La Union)

0. Zubiri, Ignacio W. Vice Mayor Malaybalay City





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