MEMORANDUM OF COOPERATION
on theCentral Cebu River Basins Management Council-oooo-
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
This AGREEMENT made and entered into by and among:
The PROVINCE OF CEBU, with office address at the Cebu Provincial
Capitol, Osmea Blvd., Capitol Site, Cebu City, represented by the
HONORABLE GOVERNOR GWENDOLYN F. GARCIA, hereinafter referred to as
the Provincial Government;The CITY OF CEBU, with office address at
Cebu City Hall, J.P. Rizal Street, Cebu City, represented by the
HONORABLE MAYOR L. MICHAEL RAMA, hereinafter referred to as Cebu
City;The CITY OF MANDAUE, with office address in Mandaue City Hall,
Barangay Poblacion, Mandaue City, represented by HONORABLE MAYOR
JONAS C. CORTES, hereinafter referred to as Mandaue City;The CITY
OF TALISAY, with office address in the New City Hall, Talisay City,
Cebu represented by HONORABLE MAYOR SOCRATES C. FERNANDEZ,
hereinafter referred to as Talisay City;The CITY OF TOLEDO, with
office address in Toledo City Hall, Toledo City, Cebu represented
by HONORABLE MAYOR AURELIO P. ESPINOSA, hereinafter referred to as
Toledo City;
The CITY OF DANAO, with office address in Danao City Hall, Danao
City, Cebu represented by HONORABLE MAYOR RAMON D. DURANO
JR.,hereinafter referred to as Danao City;
The MUNICIPALITY OF ASTURIAS, with office address in
theMunicipal Hall, Municipality of Asturias, represented by
HONORABLE MAYOR ALAN L. ADLAWAN, hereinafter referred to as
Asturias;The MUNICIPALITY OF BALAMBAN, with office address in the
Balamban Municipal Hall, Municipality of Balamban, Ceburepresented
by HONORABLE MAYOR ACE STEFAN V. BINGHAY, hereinafter referred to
as Balamban;The MUNICIPALITY OF COMPOSTELA, with office address in
the Compostela Municipal Hall, Municipality of Compostela, Cebu,
represented by MAYOR JOEL P. QUIO.,hereinafter referred to as
Compostela;The MUNICIPALITY OF CONSOLACION, with office address in
the Consolacion Municipal Hall, Municipality of Consolacion, Cebu,
represented by HONORABLE MAYOR TERESA O. ALEGADO, hereinafter
referred to as Consolacion;The MUNICIPALITY OF LILOAN, with office
address in the Liloan Municipal Hall, Municipality of Liloan, Cebu,
represented by HONORABLE MAYOR VINCENT DUKE D. FRASCO, hereinafter
referred to as Liloan;The MUNICIPALITY OF MINGLANILLA, with office
address in the Minglanilla Municipal Hall, Municipality of
Minglanilla, Cebu, represented by HONORABLE MAYOR EDUARDOMA.
C.SELMA, hereinafter referred to as Minglanilla;The NATIONAL
ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, with office address at Sudlon,
Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, represented by BUENAVENTURA C. GO-SOCO,
Regional Director, hereinafter referred to as NEDA;The DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Region 7, with office address
at Greenplains Subdivision, Banilad, Mandaue City, Cebu,
represented by ISABELO R. MONTEJO, CESO IV, Regional Executive
Director, hereinafter referred to as DENR;The DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE, with office address at KRC Bldg. 1, Highway,
Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu represented by ANGEL C. ENRIQUEZ,
Regional Executive Director, hereinafter referred to as DA;The
BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES, with office address at
Arellano Boulevard, Cebu City, Cebu represented ANDRES M. BOJOS,
Regional Director, hereinafter referred to as BFAR;The NATIONAL
IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION, with office address at Gov. M Cuenco
Ave. Banilad, Cebu City, Cebu represented by DIOSDADO A. ROSALES,
Regional Director, hereinafter referred to as NIA;The DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS, with office address at South Road
Project, Cebu City, Cebu represented by ADOR G. CANLAS, Regional
Director, hereinafter referred to as DPWH;The DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
with office address at Osmea Boulevard, Cebu City, Cebu,
represented by ASUNCION M. ANDEN, Regional Director, hereinafter
referred to as DOH;
The TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, with
office address at Arch. Bishop Reyes Ave., Cebu City, Cebu,
represented by ROSANNA A. URDANETA, Regional Director, hereinafter
referred to as TESDA;
The DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, with office address at Room 34,
Almase Bldg., Osmea Blvd., Cebu City, represented by ATTY. CESAR R.
OLAER, JR., Regional Director, hereinafter referred to as DOF;The
DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE - OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE, with
office address at Camp Sergio Osmena Sr., Osmena Blvd., Cebu City,
represented by MINDA C. MORANTE., Regional Director, hereinafter
referred to as OCD;
The DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, with office address at
Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, represented by RENE BURT N. LLANTO,
Regional Director,hereinafter referred to as DOST;The PHILIPPINE
ATMOSPHERIC, GEOPHYSICAL, AND ASTRONOMICAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION,
with office address at Airport Road, Lapulapu City, Cebu,
represented by DR. NATHANIEL T. SERVANDO, Administrator PAGASA,
hereinafter referred to as PAGASA;
The DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, with office address at Sudlon,
Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, represented by CARMELITA T. DULANGAN,
Regional Director, hereinafter referred to as DepEd;The DEPARTMENT
OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY, with office address at WDC Bldg., Osmea
Blvd., Cebu City, Cebu, represented by ASTERIA C. CABERTE, Regional
Director, hereinafter referred to as DTI;The DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM,
with office address at G/F LDM Building, Lapu-Lapu Street, Cebu
City, Cebu, represented by ROWENA LU Y. MONTECILLO, Regional
Director, hereinafter referred to as DOT;The COMMISSION ON HIGHER
EDUCATION, with office address at Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City,
represented by DR. AMELIA A. BIGLETE, Regional Director hereinafter
referred to as CHED;The CEBU METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT, with
office address at Cor. Lapulapu and Magallanes Sts. Cebu City,
Cebu, represented by ENGR. ARMANDO H. PAREDES, hereinafter referred
as MCWD;
The CEBU UNITING FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER, with office address at
308 A Osmea Blvd., Cebu City, Cebu, represented by ROBERTO M.
YBAEZ, hereinafter referred to as CUSWFI;The CEBU CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, with office address at 3rd Floor CCCI Center
Cor. Commerce and Industry St., North Reclamation Area, Cebu City,
Cebu, represented by PRUDENCIO J. GESTA, President, hereinafter
referred to as CCCI;The SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
INC., with office address at 1696 G. Ma. Christina Ext., Kamputhaw,
Cebu City, represented by WILLIAM G. GRANERT, Executive Director,
hereinafter referred to as SWCF;The MAG-UUGMAD FOUNDATION INC.,
with office address at F. Ramos St. Cebu City, Cebu, represented by
LEONARDO A. MONEVA, Regional Director, hereinafter referred to as
MFI;The CEBU BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION, with office
address at Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu, represented by RENATO A. DE
RUEDA, President of the Board, hereinafter referred as CBCF;The
RAMON ABOITIZ FOUNDATION, INC., with office address at 35 Lopez
Jaena St. Cebu City, Cebu, represented by DOMINICA B. CHUA, Chief
Operations Officer, hereinafter referred to as RAFI;The PHILIPPINE
BUSINESS FOR SOCIAL PROGRESS, with office address at 4th Floor PLDT
Bldg., Juan Luna Avenue, Mabolo, Cebu City, represented by
DR.RAFAEL C. LOPA, hereinafter referred to as PBSP;The
ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE CENTER, with office address at
Redemptorist Seminary Compound, Elizabeth Pond, Cebu City, Cebu,
represented by JOCELYN D. CACERES, hereinafter referred to as
ELAC;The STO. NIO DE CEBU AUGUSTINIAN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
with office address at Magallanes St. and Osmea Blvd., represented
by REV. FATHER TITO D. SOQUIO, CHAIRMAN, herein after referred to
as SNAF;And represented by the various units of the Armed Forces of
the Philippines in the Visayas namely:
The VISAYAS CENTRAL COMMAND, with office address at Camp
Lapulapu, Cebu City, represented by BRIGADIER GENERAL LYSANDER
SUERTE AFP (GTF7), CENTRAL COMMAND, hereinafter referred to as
CENTCOM;The530TH AIRBASE WING, with office address at Brigadier
General Benito Ebuen Air Base, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu, represented by
COL RAYMUNDO D.V. ELEFANTE, PAF (GSC), hereinafter referred as
PAF;
The NAVAL FORCES CENTRAL, with office address at Naval Base
Rafael Ramos, Canjulao, Lapulapu City, Cebu, COMMODORE REYNALDO L.
YOMA, AFP hereinafter referred as NAVFORCEN;
The PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE-POLICE REGION OFFICE 7, with
office address at Camp Sergio Osmea Sr., Osmea Blvd., Cebu City,
Cebu, represented by PCSUPT MARCELO POYAOAN GARBO JR, hereinafter
referred as PNP-PRO 7;The Academe as represented by theCebu City
Rivers Management Council - Cebu Academe Network (CCRMC-CAN) with
their University/College School Heads namely the following:
The UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS, with office address at P. Del
Rosario St., Cebu City, Cebu, represented by REV. FR. DIONISIO
MARCELO MIRANDA, SVD, President, hereinafter referred to as USC;The
UNIVERSITY OF SAN JOSE-RECOLETOS, with office address at Magallanes
St., Cebu City, Cebu, represented by REV. FR. ENRICO PETER A.
SILAB, OAR, President, hereinafter referred to as USJ-R;The
UNIVERSITY OF CEBU, with office address at Sanciangko St., Cebu
City, Cebu, represented by CANDICE GO GOTIANUY, Chancellor,
hereinafter referred to as UC;The UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS, with
office address at Cor. Jackosalem and Colon Sts., Cebu City, Cebu,
represented by EDUARDO R. GULLAS, President, hereinafter referred
to as UV;W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 16 of the 1987 Constitution
provides for the protection and advancement of the right of the
Filipino people, to a healthful and balanced ecology;
WHEREAS, the DENR, by virtue of Executive Order No. 192 series
of 1987 is the primary government agency responsible for the
sustainable management and development of the countrys environment
and natural resources;
WHEREAS, the LGU, pursuant to Department Administrative Order
No. 92-30, series of 1992, recognized the need to rehabilitate
develop, manage, and protect the resources found within the Central
Cebu River Basin through collaborative management;WHEREAS,the LGUs
share with the National Government the responsibility in the
management and maintenance of ecological balance within their
territorial jurisdiction subject to the condition as provided under
the Local Government Code;WHEREAS, the government has adopted
integrated watershed management as a national strategy for
sustainable development per DENR MC 2008-05, Series 2008;WHEREAS,
the government recognizes the vital role of various stakeholders in
the protection, rehabilitation, development, management, and
utilization of the natural resources within the Central Cebu river
basins;
WHEREAS, water and other natural resources within Central Cebu
is recognized as vital resources that needs to be properly managed
to support the social and economic development of Cebu;
WHEREAS, the people of Cebu recognize the urgency to satisfy the
various accessibility and water quality that influence the Cebuanos
health, social welfare, and economic progress;
WHEREAS, potential water for domestic, industrial and
agricultural use is fast becoming scarce with evident increase in
salinity in the highly populated urban aquifers in the lowland
areas;
WHEREAS, the present state of Central Cebus river-basins,
particularly those in Central Cebu calls for immediate
rehabilitation protection and conservation to improve the water
yield capacities of its aquifers and rivers to ensure sustainable
water supply for domestic, agricultural and industrial use;
WHEREAS, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) is charged
under Presidential Decree No. 1067, otherwise known as the Water
Code of the Philippines with the functions of regulating the
utilization, exploitation, development, control, conservation and
protection of water resources;
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 123 transfers NWRB to DENR upon the
approval of the President of the newly revised organization and
manpower structure of the NWRB Secretariat, for purposes of
administrative control and supervision;
WHEREAS, the Office of the President issued a directive creating
the Inter-Agency Task Force on Cebu Water Resource Management to
provide the opportunity to partnership and collaboration among
concerned sectors of society for an Integrated approach in water
resource management to be facilitated by the DENR Region 7.
WHEREAS, the Inter-Agency Task Force on Cebu Water Resources
Management finds the need to form the Central Cebu River
BasinsManagement Council to sustain and ensure the coordinated
development and management of water, land, forest and other related
river basin resources:;
WHEREAS, the process of and Integrated Water Resources
Management promotes the coordinated development and management of
water, land and related resources in order to maximize the
resultant economic and social progress in an equitable manner
without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems;
WHEREAS, an important factor to sustain Cebus economic
development is the effective and efficient management of the
river-systems, water distribution system, and equitable user of
water as a resource;WHEREAS, the government agencies concerned with
water resources recognize the need to share responsibilities with
the LGUs and Civil Society in the protection, management and
development of the river basin resources of the province in
conformity with existing laws and policies and in adherence to the
principle of subsidiarity;
WHEREAS, the purpose and objective of the Central Cebu River
Basins Management Council is to address the urgent and critical
water problem and attendant issues of land use of the Islands of
Cebu by effectively and efficiently integrating the development and
management of land, water resources, water supply and
sanitation.
WHEREAS, the Body needs to create an Executive Committee
responsible for the coordinating function to be composed by the
Archbishop of Cebu as chairperson together with the Regional
Executive Director of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources;the Governor of the Province of Cebu, the the Mayor of
Cebu City, the Regional Director of the National Economic
Development Authority, the Regional Director of the Department of
Interior and Local Government, the Regional Director of the
Department of Public Works and Highways, the General Manager of the
Metro Cebu Water District, the President of the Cebu Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, the Executive Director of the Cebu Uniting
for Sustainable Water Foundation, and a representative of the
academe, as members.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing
premises, the Parties herein commit to bind themselves and agree as
follows:1. FORMATION OF THE COUNCIL
The Central Cebu River Basins Management Council (CCRBMC) herein
referred to as the Council is hereby established to function
basically as a coordinative, advisory and management bodyfor the
Central Cebu River Basins.
The Council shall respect the mandates and authorities of the
respective government entities, inherent in their creation.
The Council hereby adheres to the Integrated Watershed and
Ecosystems Resource Management (IWERM) as an overarching strategy
to environment and natural resources management.
The Council adopts to the Integrated River Basin Management,
Integrated Watershed and Ecosystems Management (IWERM) and
Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) as approaches to
development
The signatory parties to this Memorandum of Cooperation hereby
constitutes the general membership of the Council.
An Executive Committee is likewise established with the
Archdiocese of Cebu as represented by H.E. Most Reverend Archbishop
Jose S. Palma, D.D. as Chairperson together with the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources Region-7 (DENR7) as represented
by its Regional Executive Director Maximo O. Dichoso, the
HonorableGovernor of Cebu, Cebu Province; the HonorableMayor of
Cebu City; the Regional Director of the Department of Interior and
Local Government (DILG), the Regional Director of the National
Economic Development Authority (NEDA), the Regional Director of the
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the General Manager
of the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD), the President of the Cebu
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the Executive Director of
the Cebu Uniting for Sustainable Water Foundation (CUSWF), and a
representative of the Academe, as members of the Executive
Committee.
The Executive Committee, upon the concurrence of the majority of
the general membership assembled, may create or dissolve
committees, pass resolutions, issue advisories, and call on members
for coordination.Roles and Responsibilities of the PartiesA. The
DENR-7 shall:
2. Provide technical assistance to stakeholder LGUs in the
formulation of local policy and plan on sustainable ENR
management/development as well as in the implementation of ENR
laws, rules, and regulations that are within their mandate.
3. Capacitate stakeholder LGUs in the implementation of
sustainable ENR management interventions within CCRB.4. Enforce and
monitor the implementation of all Environment and Natural Resources
(ENR) laws, rules and regulations.5. Conduct research, development,
and extension (RDE) activities related to RB management including
geo-hazard assessment and vulnerability assessment (VA) in
coordination with other research institutions and disseminate
information to all stakeholders.6. Implement and/or promote climate
change adaptation and mitigation measures.7. Develop advocacy on
ENR laws, rules and regulations through effective and efficient
IEC.8. Manage development projects within CCPL and forestland areas
within the CCRB through the PAMB including ground delineation and
zoning of the PAs, implementation of the Integrated Protected Area
Fund (IPAF), and issuance of appropriate tenure instruments.9.
Sustain and implement Gender and Development (GAD) programs.10.
Allocate funds for DENR projects within CCRB operations.11. Manage
database of CCRB and serve as the lead agency on linkage and
networking with various stakeholders on CCRB management and
administration.12. Primarily responsible for the management,
conservation, and development of forest lands and watersheds; and
maintaining water quality.
B. THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF CEBU shall:
1. Provide technical, financial and legislative support to the
cities and municipalities;2. Integrate Disaster Risk Reduction
(DRR)/Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CCAM) into the
Provincial Development Programs and Framework Plan (PDPFP); 3.
Establish a common final disposal facility for LGU clusters. 4.
Provide assistance in the resource mobilization for CCRBMC
activities and operations.C. THE CITIES OF CEBU, MANDAUE, TALISAY,
DANAO, AND TOLEDO AND THE MUNICIPALITIES OF MINGLANILLA, BALAMBAN,
LILOAN, COMPOSTELA, ASTURIAS, AND CONSOLACION shall:5. Appropriate
funds for the CCRB programs/projects/ activities at the local
level.6. Formulate and enact appropriate local ordinance on ENR
management and sustainable development in the CCRB area.
7. Implement/enforce local Sanitation Code, R.A. 9003, Water
Quality Act, and other laws, rules, and regulations related to ENR
protection and conservation in the locality.
8. Monitor developers and investors compliance to R.A. 9003,
Water Quality Act, ECC, and other ENR laws, rules and
regulations.
9. Establish and operationalize a sanitary Landfill, material
recovery facility, and septage treatment facility.10.
Formulate/develop and implement local environmental sustainability
framework plan, LDRRMC plan, and FLUP, among others.
11. Institutionalize local offices such as Disaster Risk
Reduction Management Council (DRRMC), River Basin Organizations
(RBOs), Barangay Solid Waste Management Committee (BSWMC), and
Municipal Solid Waste Management Board (MSWMB).
12. Organize, capacitate, and mobilize local Peoples
Organizations (POs) and/or community stakeholders for the
conservation, protection, and sustainable development of ENR in the
locality.
13. Conduct livelihood training programs and implement
livelihood projects which are environmentally sustainable,
gender-based, and need-based.
14. Support to green business industry of the business sector
through ordinances/environmental code.
15. Contribute to knowledge base generation and management.
16. Implement public dissemination program re: DRR as well as
massive IEC campaign programs on ENR in coordination with partner
institutions/organizations.
17. Implement sustainable reforestation projects in partnership
with various stakeholders.
18. Implement soil and water conservation measures such as
gabion dams construction, contour farming, protection,
rehabilitation of easement zones/riparian zones, and rainwater
harvesting, among others.
19. Implement community-based forestry projects and manage
communal forest with an area not exceeding fifty (50) sq.kms.and
enforce forestry laws, etc. D. The Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD)
shall: 1. Provide potable water supply and sewerage system. 2.
Provide financial, logistical, technical support to CCRBMC
operations. 3.Issue periodic advisories regarding water quality and
supply and demand by service area especially during abnormal
situations. 4.Provide and facilitate assistance to the regulatory
functions of NWRB.
E. The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) shall:13. Provide
support in the Information Communication and Education (ICE)
campaigns on ENR management.14. Organize and mobilize Agrarian
Reform Communities (ARCs) within the River Basins areas.15.
Capacitate/provide technical assistance to ARCs in the development
plan preparation and in the integration of environmental best
practices in agriculture interventions.16. Access resources and
prepare proposals for funding.F. The Department of Agriculture (DA)
shall:1. Ensure food security.
2. Promotion of organic farming programs.
3. Provide technical assistance for agriculture in the
communities.
4. To concretize and localize the National Convergence
Initiative (NCI) in the Central Cebu River Basins.
G. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) shall:
1.
Ensure fish production 2.
Provide technical assistance on aquaculture.
3.
Provide extension services.H. The National Irrigation
Administration (NIA) shall: 1.
Provide financial support to the Central Cebu River Basins
projects.
2.
Provide technical assistance on irrigation projects.I. The
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) shall:17.
Contribute to CCRBMC database management.18. Provide technical
assistance in policy formulation, planning, and feasibility study
preparation.19. Source funds/mobilize resource.20. Provide
assistance/support to DENR in the presentation of CCRBMC to
RDC-7.
J. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall:21.
Provide technical support re: R.A. 9003 implementation.
22. Implement rainwater collection programs.
23. Mainstream gender sensitivity strategies in every agency
program;24. Conduct public consultations.
25. Conduct repair of damaged infrastructure.
26. To facilitate the repair and rehabilitation of damage due to
floods. control retaining structures such as spur dikes, revetment
etc. J. The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
shall:27. Ensure the organization of solid waste management
councils in each LGU;
28. Conduct capability building trainings;
29. Provide expertise on IEC (policies/directives/Memo
circulars).
30. Ensure the organization of Local Disaster risk Reduction
Management Councils at LGU level.
31. Conduct capacity building on management/disposal of wastes
at the agency level.
32. Conduct community empowerment and mobilization.
33. Implement community-based forestry projects and manage
communal forest with an area not exceeding fifty (50) sq km, and
enforce forestry laws, etc.
K. The Department of Health (DOH) shall:34. Provides
information, education and communication activities for public
health.35. Provides technical assistance for water quality and
assessments.36. Enforces the sanitation code in the Central Cebu
River Basins.
L. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) shall:
1. Conduct research and development initiatives and technology
transfers.2. Promote, assist and, where appropriate, undertake
scientific and technological research and development in areas
identified as vital to the country's development.3. Develop and
implement programs for strengthening scientific and technological
capabilities through manpower training, infrastructure and
institution-building.4. Provide technical assistance in the
development and maintenance of an information system and databank
on science and technology for the Central Cebu River Basins. 5.
Undertake design and engineering works to complement research and
development functions.6. Promote, assist and, where appropriate,
undertake the transfer of the results of scientific and
technological research and development to their end-users.M. The
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services
Administration (PAGASA) shall: 37. Provides weather and climatic
advisories for the CCRBs.38. Install monitoring stations within the
Central Cebu River Basins.O. The Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) shall:
39. Provides funds to conducts research and development
initiatives for environment.
40. Blend or integrate environmental education into the
extension activities.
41. Provides support in identified environmental activities such
as tree planting.
P. The Department of Education (DepEd) shall:1.
Blend or integrate environmental education into the
Philippine
Standards of Learning Competencies or the Curriculum.Q. The
Department of Finance (DOF) shall:
42. Provides assistance on fund sourcing for CCRB operations.R.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) shall:43. Provides
technical assistance for livelihood /entrepreneurial programs and
product development.44. Provides micro-financing programs for the
communities.45. Promotes green economy.S. The Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority(TESDA) shall:46. Provide support
in the capability-building programs by providing globally
competitive skills training to communities and LGU technicians.47.
Develop and integrate SWM and related programs in the skills
training curriculum.48. Adopt/integrate environmental best
practices (i.e., rainwater catchment and SWM) at TESDA office and
training centers.49. Participate in ICE/advocacy programs,
projects, and activities for river management programs &
projects.50. Participate in consultative bodies per invitation.
T. The Department of Tourism (DOT) shall:
51. Develop and promote eco-tourism programs in the Central Cebu
River Basins. 52. Shall be responsible to encourage, promote, and
develop sustainable tourism and eco-tourism as a major
socio-economic activity to generate foreign currency and employment
and to spread the benefits of sustainable tourism and eco-tourism
within the Central Cebu River Basins.53. To facilitate and provide
technical assistance in the accreditation of tourism enterprises
and individuals.
U. The Department of National Defense/Armed Forces of the
Philippines (DND/AFP/PNP) shall:54. Provide support in terms of
human resources and logistics.55. Provide assistance in human
development programs of LGUs.
56. Provide assistance in information dissemination especially
in remote areas.
57. Secure and protect the people, vital installations, water
resources infrastructures, and government properties.
58. Create an environment conducive to economic development.
59. Provide assistance to partner stakeholders upon request.V.
The BUSINESS SECTOR/SERVICE PROVIDERS shall:1. Collaborate with
various stakeholders and/or participate in sustainable ENR
management programs of the government.2. Develop advocacy among
business sector and support massive IEC campaigns on sustainable
ENR.3. Actively participate in or support government programs on
socio-economic development of upland communities and in the
sustainable development of the ENR within CCRB.4.Implement
environmental sustainability plan.
5.Monitor member businesses as to compliance to ENR laws, rules,
and regulations.6.Help in the identification of families living
within river areas.7.Provide financial support to the CCRBMC
programs.
W. The ACADEME shall:1. Develop advocacy and IEC campaign
programs on sustainable ENR development, protection and
conservation measures including SWM, SWC, IWRM, as well as DRRM.2.
Produce IEC materials (using all media types: internet, radio,
print, etc.) in cooperation with the LGUs & Civil Society
groups.3. Conduct RD&E on ENR management technologies and
socio-economic profiling in partnership with other stakeholders
such as the DENR, LGUs, etc..
4. Develop models/design, contribute to knowledge base for the
CCRB management, and provide technical assistance to LGUs and
CCRBMC in the implementation of ENR management measures.5. Initiate
or provide technical assistance in capability-building programs
(trainings and seminars).6. Develop and integrate community
development and environmental concepts in the curriculum.
X. The RELIGIOUS GROUPS shall:
60. Formulate parish-based Solid Waste Management Plan and
initiate partnership with LGU in implementation.
61. Organize chapel-based groups as alternative mechanism in SWM
implementation.
62. Conduct faith-based environmental IEC campaigns/ecological
evangelization/spiritual-based value formation programs.
63. Participate in multi-sectoral DRRCs and local River Basin
Organizations (RBOs).
Y. The CIVIL SOCIETY GROUP/NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS (NGOs)
shall:1. Provide technical assistance/advisory on CCRB planning,
monitoring, and evaluation, and provide paralegal services to
partner stakeholders on ENR concerns.2. Conduct RD&E on ENR
management technologies in partnership with other stakeholders,
develop models/designs, and contribute to knowledge base for the
CCRB management.3. Implement upland community development projects
in partnership with other stakeholders and integrate ENR
sustainable management interventions in these projects.4. Provide
assistance in capability-building initiatives of partner
stakeholders re: CCRB management.5. Provide assistance in massive
IEC campaigns and/or develop advocacy re: CCRB management in terms
of sustainable ENR practices.6. Provide technical assistance on
community organization, mobilization, and capital build-up.7.
Participate in multi-sectoral DRRCs.
8. Collaborate with various stakeholders and/or participate in
sustainable ENR management programs of the government.9. Develop
advocacy among business sector and support massive IEC campaigns on
sustainable ENR.10. Actively participate in or support government
programs on socio-economic development of upland communities and in
the sustainable development of the ENR within CCRB.11. Help in the
identification of families living within river areas.
12. Implement environmental sustainability plan.
13. Monitor member businesses as to compliance to ENR laws,
rules, and regulations.
14. Provide assistance in the resource mobilization for CCRBMC
activities and operations.
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises, the
Council hereby agrees to perform the following, to wit:64.
Harmonize the activities of all local government units and
government agencies respective of their mandates as well as the
efforts of civil society groups to undertake Integrated River Basin
Management and Integrated Water Resource Management;65. Undertake
the collection process and dissemination of data including maps on
land and water resources as quantitative inputs to decision support
systems that the body may utilize for decision-making on water
resources and river basins programs and projects;66. Promote
broader multi stakeholder participation and involvement in water
resources and river basins through proper mechanism to improve
governance;67. Initiate the review of water resource and river
basin management policies and recommend appropriate amendments for
consideration and possible adoption by the concerned agencies and
appropriate bodies; and68. Create committees/sub-Committees and /or
technical working groups as may be necessary to discharge its
functions effectively.OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONSThis agreement may
be revoked in whole or in part for the purpose or reason of
non-compliance and/or violation of the terms and conditions
mutually agreed upon by the parties.
This agreement is subject to periodic review and the provisions
hereof shall only terminated within the effectivity period by
mutual consent of all parties concerned.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto affixed our signatures this
______ day of _______, 2013 in Cebu City.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
CEBU CITY ) S.S.
BEFORE ME, this ________ day of ____________, 2013 in the City
of Cebu, Philippines, the following persons have personally
appeared before me:
No.NameCTC No.Issued AtIssued On
69. 1H.E. Most Reverend Jose S. Palma, D.D.00063406Cebu
CityJanuary 19, 2012
70. 2Isabelo R. Montejo20420127Cebu CityMarch 15, 2012
71. 3Gwendolyn F. Garcia01066033Dumanjug, CebuJanuary 05,
2012
72. 4Michael L. Rama37497688Cebu CityJanuary 09, 2012
73. 5Ananias M. Villacorta01420600Compostela CebuJanuary 06,
2012
74. 6Buenaventura C. Go-Soco07850154Candajug, Palo LeyteJanuary
05, 2012
75. Roberto M. Ybaez03627473Cebu CityJanuary 23, 2012
Engr. Armando H. Paredes37493676Cebu CityJanuary 06, 2012
Prudencio J. Gesta00108914Cebu CityJanuary 30, 2012
Ador G. Canlas41162957City of San Fernando, PampangaJanuary 10,
2012
Carmelita T. Dulangan09728670Lapu-lapu CityJanuary 16, 2012
Dr. Amelia A. Biglete2017131393Cebu CityApril 30, 2012
Jonas C. Cortes12832463Mandaue CityJanuary 25, 2012
Aurelio P. Espinosa10265221Toledo CityJanuary 03, 2012
Socrates C. Fernandez05628353Talisay CityJanuary 05, 2012
Ramon D. Durano, Jr.28716430Danao CityFebruary 27, 2012
Vincent Duke D. Frasco01387364Liloan, CebuJanuary 04, 2012
Teresa O. Alegado00864711Consolacion, CebuJanuary 15, 2012
Joel P. Quio01420811Compostela, CebuJanuary 2012
Alan L. Adlawan01007609Asturias, CebuJanuary 02, 2012
Ace Stefan V. Binghay01351289Balamban, CebuJanuary 05, 2012
Eduardo C. Selma
Angel C. Enriquez20156632Cebu CityApril 16, 2012
Rodolfo T. Inson00071015Cebu CityJanuary 19, 2012
Asuncion M. Anden05570138San Juan City, ManilaJanuary 11,
2012
Atty. Cesar Olaer, Jr.
Rowena Lu Y. Montecillo00042933Cebu CityFebruary 6, 2012
Asteria C. Caberte24232533Sevilla BoholJanuary 31, 2012
Rene Burt N. Llanto00097101Cebu CityJanuary 27, 2012
Rosanna A. Urdaneta00087422Cebu CityJanuary 25, 2012
Andres M. Bojos37491561Cebu CityJanuary 06, 2012
Engr. Diosdado A. Rosales12853818Mandaue CityFebruary 13,
201
PCSUPT Marcel P. Garbo Jr. PP#EB073815Cebu CityApril 16,
2012
Dr. Nathaniel T. Servando18888621San Jose del Monte City,
BulacanJanuary 11, 2012
Lysander Suerte
Raymundo D.V. Elefante
Reynaldo L. Yoma
Minda C. Morante00087269Cebu CityJanuary 20, 2012
Dr. Rafael C. LopaXX2588535ManilaMay 26, 2008
Leonardo A. Moneva20093143Cebu CityMarch 01, 2012
Dominica B. Chua20032194Cebu CityFebruary 09, 2012
William G. Granert00029026Cebu CityJanuary 04, 2012
Renato A. De RuedaEB5399848DFA CebuMay 16, 2012
Jocelyn D. Caseres20197785Cebu CityMay 27, 2012
Hardinado Patnugot, Jr.
Rev. Fr. Enrico Peter A. Silab, OAR00049577Cebu CityJanuary 12,
2012
Rev. Fr. Dionisio Marcelo Miranda, SVD37486816Cebu CityJanuary
04, 2012
Candice Gotianuy00034545Cebu CityJuly 13, 2012
Atty. Eduardo R. Gullas05630501Talisay CityJanuary 09, 2012
____________________________________
H.E MOST REVEREND JOSE S. PALMA
ARCHDIOCESE OF CEBU
____________________________________
ISABELO R. MONTEJO D.M. CESO IV
Regional Executive Director
DENR-7
____________________________________
HON. GWENDOLYN F. GARCIA
Governor, Province of Cebu
____________________________________
HON. MICHAEL L. RAMA
Mayor, City of Cebu
____________________________________
ENGR. ARMANDO H. PAREDES
General Manager, MCWD
____________________________________
BUENAVENTURA C. GO-SOCO
Regional Director, NEDA7
____________________________________
DR. AMELIA A. BIGLETE
Regional Director, CHED7
____________________________________
CARMELITA T. DULANGON
Regional Director, DepEd-7
____________________________________
ADOR G. CANLAS
Regional Director, DPWH7
____________________________________
ROBERTO M. YBAEZ
President of the Board, CUSWFI
____________________________________
ANANIAS M. VILLACORTA
Regional Director, DILG-7
____________________________________
PRUDENCIO J. GESTA
President, CCCI
____________________________________
HON. SOCRATES C. FERNANDEZ
Mayor, City of Talisay
____________________________________
HON. JONAS C. CORTES
Mayor, City of Mandaue, Cebu
____________________________________
HON. RAMON D. DURANO, JR.
Mayor, City of Danao, Cebu
____________________________________
HON. AURELIO P. ESPINOSA
Mayor, City of Toledo, Cebu
____________________________________
HON. ACE STEFAN V. BINGHAY
Mayor, Municipality of Balamban, Cebu
____________________________________
HON.VINCENT DUKE D. FRASCO
Mayor, Municipality of Liloan, Cebu
____________________________________
HON. ALAN L. ADLAWAN
Mayor, Municipality of Asturias, Cebu
____________________________________
HON. JOEL T. QUIO
Mayor, Municipality of Compostela, Cebu
____________________________________
HON. TERESA P. ALEGADO
Mayor, Municipality of Consolacion, Cebu
____________________________________
HON. EDUARDO C. SELMA
Mayor, Municipality of Minglanilla, Cebu
____________________________________
RODOLFO T. INSON
Regional Director, DAR7
____________________________________
ANGEL C. ENRIQUEZ, CESO IV
OIC, Regional Executive Director, DA7
____________________________________
DR. ASUNCION M. ANDEN
Regional Director, DOH7
____________________________________
ROWENA LU Y. MONTECILLO
Regional Director, DOT7
____________________________________
ASTERIA C. CABERTE
Regional Director, DTI7
____________________________________
ENGR. RENE BURT N. LLANTO
Regional Director, DOST7
____________________________________
ATTY. CESAR OLAER, JR.
OIC, Dept. of Finance
____________________________________
DR. NATHANIEL T. SERVANDO
Administrator, PAGASA7
__________________________________
DOMINICA B. CHUA
Chief Operations Officer, RAFI
____________________________________
ROSANA A. URDANETA
Regional Director, TESDA7
____________________________________
ENGR. DIOSDADO A. ROSALES
Division Manager, NIA7
____________________________________
ANDRES M. BOJOS
Regional Director, BFAR7
__________________________________________
BRIGADIER GENERAL LYSANDER SUERTE,
GTF7
Central Command
____________________________________
PC SUPT MARCELO P. GARBO JR.
Regional Police Director, PNP-PRO 7
____________________________________
COL.RAYMUNDO D.V. ELEFANTE, PAF (GSC)
Commander, 530TH Airbase Wing
____________________________________
COMMODORE REYNALDO L. YOMA,
AFP
Commander, Naval Force Central
____________________________________
MINDA C. MORANTE
Regional Director, OCD7
____________________________________
RENATO A. DE RUEDA
Executive Director, CBCFI
____________________________________
REV. FR. ENRICO PETER A. SILAB, OAR
University President, USJR
____________________________________
REV. FR. DIONISIO MARCELO MIRANDA, SVD
University President, USC
____________________________________
CANDICE GO GOTIANUY
Chancellor, UC
____________________________________
EDUARDO R. GULLAS
University President, UV
____________________________________
DR. RAFAEL C. LOPA
Executive Director, PBSP
____________________________________
WILLIAM G. GRANERT
Executive Director, SWCFI
____________________________________
LEONARDO A. MONEVA
President of the Board, MFI
____________________________________
JOCELYN D. CASERES
Officer In-Charge, ELAC
____________________________________
TITO A. SOQUIO
Executive Director, SNAF
____________________________________
DIR. HARDINADO PATNUGOT, JR.
Executive Director, RBCO
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