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Current Policies and Programs for A Safe, Sustainable &
Healthy Philippine Environment
ENGR. GILBERT C. GONZALESAssistant Director
Environmental Management BureauDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources
OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION
1. EMB’s Mandate & Thrusts for the Environment
2. Issues & State of the Environment
3. Current Policies, Programs and Activities
EMB’S MANDATE
The EMB is mandated to implement on a nationwide scale the following environmental laws:
– RA 8749 (Clean Air Act of 1999)
– PD 1586 (Environmental Impact Statement System)
– RA 6969 (Toxic Substances and Hazardous Waste Control Act)
– RA 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act)– RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management
Act) as National Solid Waste Management Commission Secretariat and Manager of the National Ecology Center
– Environmental Awareness Act of 2008
Under E.O. 192, EMB is also mandated to conduct education and information services; provide research and laboratory services; and serve as secretariat in the adjudication of pollution cases.
MAJOR POLICY THRUST FOR THE ENVIRONMENT SECTOR
1. Improved Air and Water Quality in MM and other Major Urban Centers
2. Improved Management of Solid Waste Especially in MM
3. Effective Management of Toxic Substances and Hazardous Wastes
4. Implement the Streamlined EIS System
5. Fast Track Disposition of Pending Pollution Cases
6. Improved Organizational Performance to respond to Expanded Mandate of the Bureau
Environmental Issues
• The total suspended particulates (TSP) or theamount of dust particles in the air in 1st half of2010 is 166 micrograms per normal cubic meters(ug/Ncm) compared to the standard of 90ug/Ncm.
• 80% of pollution due to vehicular emissions
• Air pollution is a major cause of respiratory andcardiovascular diseases.
• About 18 million Filipinos are exposed to airpollution, with total health cost and loss ofincome of P7.6 billion per year, according to WorldBank.
Environmental Issues
The water bodies in major urban centers areunfit for human activities.
• The cost of water‐borne diseases is P6.7 Billionper year, according to the World Bank.
• The Supreme Court has issued a continuingmandamus in December 2008 to all concernedgovernment agencies and LGUs to clean upManila Bay.
Environmental Issues
• Philippines generates 30,000 tons/day ofgarbage (5000 truckloads);
• Metro Manila produces 8,000 tons/days ofgarbage (1,400 truckloads);
• Only half are collected nationwide and 70% inMetro Manila;
• Roughly 30% of garbage (about 420 truckloads)in Metro Manila are uncollected and end upmostly in rivers, esteros and other water bodies;and
• Garbage clogs drainage and causes flooding inurban centers;
Environmental Issues
Environmental Issues
Current Policies and Programs on AIR
Mobile sources• Intensified anti‐smoke belching campaign
• Garage testing and seminars on vehicle emission control
• Information and Education Campaign (IEC)
• Test usok
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1. Manila Printing Press, EDSA, Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City -DENR
ALONG EDSA
2. KIA Motor, EDSA, Balintawak, Quezon City -DENR
3. People Power Monument, EDSA, Quezon City -QC
34. Polymedic Hospital, EDSA, Mandaluyong City
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6. Magallanes, MRT Station, EDSA, Makati City -MAKATI
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7. Beside AutoMall, Pasay City -DOTC
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5. Gil Puyat Ave., MRT Station, EDSAMakati City -MAKATI
ASB APPREHENSION SITES
FREE GARAGE TESTING OF PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES (PUV)
Current Policies and Programs on AIR
Industrial sources• Intensify enforcement on industrial sources
• Monitoring• Accreditation of third party source emission testing firms
Current Policies and Programs on WATER
Domestic Sewage• Section 8 of RA 9275 –connection to existing sewerage system• Wastewater discharge permitting regulation
• Manila third sewage project
Commercial and Industrial Effluents
• DAO 34/35• Wastewater discharge permitting and fees
Current Policies and Programs
a collaborative undertaking between and among communities residing along esteros and rivers, donor‐partners, local government units and other government agencies.
aims to build partnerships among concerned sectors and organizations to restore the healthy state of esteros and rivers as well as safeguard the wellbeing of its residents
launched in 2010, the program has drawn together more than 200 signed agreements with private companies to clean up esteros and rivers all over the country.
on WATER
Current Policies and Programs On Solid Waste
Waste Management
• Segregation at source and waste diversion specially in all subdivision in Metro Manila
Current Policies and Programs On Health Care Waste
Health Care WasteDENR/DOH JAO• Regulation of all hospitals and health care facilities
• 100% management of health care waste in MM
DAO‐DOH• Management/confiscation of mercury containing equipment (i.e. thermometer etc.)
Current Policies and Programs On Chemical and Hazardous Waste
Chemical and Hazwaste
• Management of industrial chemicals and hazardous waste in all aspects of its life cycle, “cradle to grave” –generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal.
