Executive Order. 533
Executive Order. 533
Executive Order. 533
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WHEREAS, the Philippines is an archipelagic state of more than 7,100 islands with a
vast coastline and rich coastal and marine areas noted to be among the most important and
biologically diverse in the world;
WHEREAS, coastal and marine areas are vital sources of food, minerals and raw
materials, as well as natural setting for sports, recreation, and other social and cultural
activities;
WHEREAS, the potential benefits of the country's rich marine resources have not been
fully realized due to multiple use conflicts, limited funding and insufficient capacity;
WHEREAS, Article II, Sections 15 and 16 of the Constitution provide that the State shall
protect and promote the right to health of the people as well as their right to a healthful and
balanced ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature;
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WHEREAS, Article XII, Section 2 of the Constitution provides that the State shall
protect the nation's marine wealth and exclusive economic zone and reserve its use and
enjoyment exclusively to Filipino citizens; "
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 10 of the Constitution provides further that the State shall
promote social justice in all phases of national development;
WHEREAS, Article XIII, Section 7 of the Constitution provides that the State shall
protect the rights of subsistence fishermen, especially local communities, to the preferential use
of the communal marine and fishing resources, both inland and offshore and provide support to
such fishermen through appropriate technology and research and other services;
WHEREAS, Article XIII, Section 16 of the Constitution recognizes the right of the
people and their organizations to effective and reasonable participation at all levels of social,
political, and economic decision making and provides that the State shall, by law, facilitate the
establishment of adequate consultation mechanisms; .
WHEREAS, due to the complexity of environmental issues and the variety of sectors
benefiting from the coastal and marine resources, there is a need to adopt an innovative
approach that will address environmental as well as socioeconomic issues in a comprehensive
and integrated manner in order to promote optimum resource utilization and sustainable coastal
and marine development;
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WH~REAS, the Philippines is~ committed "to imp~ment the Sustainable Developm~nt
Strategy for the Seas of East Asia, which requires concerted efforts towards integrated coastal
and ocean management;...
SEC. 2. Scope and Coverage. ICM shall be implemented in all coastal and
marine areas, addressing the inter-linkages among associated watersheds, estuaries and
wetlands, and coastal seas, by all relevant national and local agencies.
b. coastal strategies and action plans that provide a long term vision and strategy for
sustainable development of the coastal area, and a fixed term programme of actions
for addressing priority issues and concerns;
d. mainstreaming rCM programmes into the national and local governments' planning
and socio-economic development programmes and allocating adequate financial and
{~ human resources for implementation;
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e. capacity bUilding programmes to enhance required human resource skills; scientific
input to policy and planning 'processes, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure
compliance with adopted· rules and regulation~
ICM programlJles shall promote the application of best practices, such as, but not limited
to:
SEC. 6. LGU Responsibilities for ICM. Consistent with the provisions of the
Local Government Code (Republic Act 7160) and the national sustainable development policies
and strategies, LGUs shall act as the frontline agencies in the formulation, planning and
implementation of ICM programmes in their respective coastal and marine areas. The ICM
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Prqg~~mmes "~he'LGU"sha;i' ih" line .~jth the Nati;;n~.! IeM. p~09(arT\m~~n~ prepared~"in
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consultation wittithe relevant stakehofders." LGUs ·shall updateitheir respective ICM progranfmes
to reflect changing social,economic and environmental conclitions and emerging issues. . LGUs
shall furnish the DENR, within one n1qnth from Cldoption, with copies of. their ICM.programmes
and all its subsequent amendmehts, modificatiCinsand reviSions.LGUsshalLmobilize .and
allocate necessary personnel, resources and logistiCs to effectively implement the.ir respective
ICM programmes.
Barangays shall be directly involved with municipal and city governments in prioritizing
coastal issues and identifying and implementing solutions. Municipal and city governments shall
consider ICM as one of their regular functions. Provincial governments rylay provide technical
assistance, training, enforcement and information management in support to municipal and city
ICM. Inter-LGU collaboration shall be maximized in the conduct of activities related to
sustaining the country's coastal and marine resources.
SEC. 7. Roles of the Civil Society and the Corporate and Private Sectors. In
the development and implementation of the ICM programme, the NGOs, civic organizations,
academe, people's organizations, the private and corporate sectors and other concerned
stakeholder groups shall be engaged in activities such as planning, community organizing,
research, technology transfer, information sharing, investment, and trajning programs..
a. ICM Education. The Department of Education -shall integrate ICM into the primary and
secondary education curricula and/or subjects (Le. Science, Biology, Sibika, History,
among others), including textbooks, primers and other educational materials, basic
principles and concepts of con~ervation, protection and management of country's marine
resources;
b. ICM Training Programme for LGUs. DENR and DILG, through the Local Government
Academy and bUilding upon existing ICM expertise and experiences, shall develop and
provide ICM training programmes to LGUs; .
Environmental and· Natural Resource Accountin A Valuation For ICM Plannin . NEDA
and the National Statistics Coordination Board shall incorporate coastal and marine
resource accounting in the national and regional accounts; and·
SEC. 9. Monitoring of ICM Progress. The DENR shall prepare and submit an
annual progress report on the National ICM Programme to the President. LGUs shall submit
annual progress reports on local reM implementation to the DENR .
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SEC. 10. Budget Appropriation for ICM. All relevant national government agencies
and LGUs shall allocate adequate funds for the devetQPment and implementation of ICM
programmes from their existing budgets. In subsequent budget proposals, the concerned
offices and units shall appropriate budget for ICM programme development and implementation
including continuing reM training and education.
SEC. 11. Other Funding Options. National government agencies may source
local and international grants and donations in support of ICM implementation and in
accordance with relevant laws. The Land Bank of Philippines, Development Bank of the
Philippines, People's Credit and Finance Corporation and other relevant financial institutions
shall formulate and identify loan and financing mechanisms that will be made available to
support local ICM programmes, including alternative livelihood projects· for small-scale fishers
and cooperatives.
2. Allocation of funds from the Internal Revenue Allotment, subject to the approval of
their legislative councils;
Public-Private Partnerships Schemes under the Build Operate Transfer Law (Republic
Act 6957 as amended by Republic Act 7718) and related laws;
SEC. 12. Repealing Clause. All previous executive and administrative issuances
inconsistent with this Order are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
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SEC:- 13. Effectivity Clause. This Order; shall be--effective immediately.
By the President:
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EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary
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