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Manila Bay Environmental Management Project (MBEMP)
Executive Summary
Operational Plan for the
Manila Bay Coastal Strategy
(OPMBCS)
Bahagi Ka sa Pagbuo ng Obra Maestra!
December 2005
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR THE OPMBCS FINAL DRAFT VERSION
LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
ADCOM Advocacy and Communication

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

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

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

TLRC Technology and Livelihood Resource Center
TWG Technical Working Group
UN United Nations
UNCLOS United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
UNDP United Nations Development Program
UP University of the Philippines
UP-MSI University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute
UP-NHRC University of the Philippines- National Hydrological Research Center
UP-NIGS University of the Philippines-National Institute of Geological Sciences
UWM Unit Work of Measurement
VTS Vessel Traffic Separation
WWTF Wastewater Treatment Facility
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR THE MANILA BAY
COASTAL STRATEGY (OPMBCS)
1.0 Introduction
The Manila Bay Coastal Strategy (MBCS) provides stakeholders with a
common mission – what needs to be done now to achieve our shared
vision of the future and framework that defines long-term actions as
well as the necessary support and participation of all stakeholders.
The “Shared Vision” crafted by various stakeholders is stated as:
“Manila Bay – reflective of God’s glory

– is a clean, safe, wholesome and
productive ecosystem, a center of
socioeconomic development, and a
natural heritage nurtured by Filipino
values with regard to better quality of
life for the present and future
generations”.
With this, five (5) executing strategies were identified in the MBCS and
served as basis in the development of the Operational Plan for Manila
Bay Coastal Strategy (OPMBCS). These strategies have been translated
into action programs and operational plans in conformity with the
priority areas of concern identified in the Refined Risk Assessment
(RRA) report. The RRA uses scientific and technical assessment of
available information to determine the significance of risk posed by
various factors on human health and ecosystem. The overall
Framework of the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy in relation to RRA is
summarized in Figure 1.
Executive Summary: Operational Plan for the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy (OPMBCS) 1
2.0 Challenges and Opportunities
The Manila Bay, being the premier international gateway to the
country’s political, economic and social centers, offers many
challenges and opportunities. Currently, it is confronted with three
(3) major issues/concerns, namely: water pollution; overexploitation
of resources and degradation of habitats and historical, cultural,
religious, archeological and unique sites; and weak coordination,
management and governance. Of these, partnership and governance
is the most pronounced issue which needs to be immediately
addressed for effective and efficient integration and sustainable
management of the bay. This is the greatest challenge being faced by
the stakeholders in the Manila Bay.
Below are the priorities of the above-mentioned issues/areas of

concerns:
Priority Issues/Areas of Concern Reference

PARTNERSHIPS AND GOVERNANCE
1. Absence of integrated Multiple-use conflicts MBCS, RRA
management framework
Limited or sectoral planning
Fragmented or weak institutional
arrangements
Lack of coordination among concerned
agencies, and between the national
and local governments
Absence of comprehensive mechanism
to address the negative impacts of
development within the bay region
Limited ICM program replication
2. Lack of awareness and Lack of sense of ownership
capacity
Lack of understanding of the values of
the bay and its socioeconomic
benefits
Unsustained IEC campaign
Limited environment and resource
management courses within the
formal education system
Viewed primarily as a government
responsibility instead of stakeholders’
responsibility
Lack of political will & commitment
Limited corporate environmental and
social responsibility
Undocumented corporate initiatives
Inadequate application of skills
acquired during training, workshops
and seminars
Limited skilled human resources in
coastal management/governance
3. Lack of resources Limited private sector investments
Limited stakeholders’ involvement
Inconsistent enforcement of
environmental laws/regulations
Limited access/understanding of
appropriate technologies/effective
approaches for important
interventions
Inefficient/unsustainable financing
facilities & programs
Poor track record on private
investment in environmental
infrastructures and services
Unsustained government support
WATER POLLUTION
4. Water quality
a. Water column Coliform RRA, MBCS
Nutrients (phosphate) RRA, MBCS
Pesticides RRA, MBCS
Oil and grease RRA, MBCS
b. Sediment Heavy metals: mercury and copper RRA, MBCS
Heavy metals: lead, zinc, cadmium, RRA, MBCS
chromium
Total Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon RRA
5. Harmful algal blooms Red tide RRA, MBCS
Fish kills RRA, MBCS
6. Solid waste Sources:
Domestic/household MBCS
Commercial and industrial MBCS
Agricultural (animal manure, leaves, MBCS, RRA
hay, etc.)
Septage sludge MBCS, RRA
Dredged materials MBCS, RRA
7. Toxic and hazardous waste Industrial waste MBCS, RRA
Hospitals and health-care related MBCS, RRA
8. Soil pollution BSWM
RESOURCES AND HABITATS
9. Over-exploitation of Fisheries, Shellfisheries MBCS, RRA
resources Groundwater MBCS
Biodiversity MBCS
10. Destruction/Degradation of Mangroves MBCS, RRA
habitats and ecosystems Mudflats MBCS, RRA
Coral reefs MBCS, RRA
Seagrass beds MBCS, RRA
Beaches/sandy shores MBCS, RRA
Forests and watershed areas MBCS
Other wetlands (e.g., swamps) MBCS
Rivers and lake MBCS
11. Coastal hazards (natural Flooding MBCS, RRA
and man-made) Earthquakes MBCS, RRA
Typhoons MBCS, RRA
Volcanic eruption MBCS, RRA
Accidental spills/land based
Environmental emergencies
(terrorism)
Shipping and port operations accidents
12. Sea-level rise Flooding, sedimentation, climate RRA
change
13. Changes in shoreline Uncontrolled development MBCS, RRA
features Reclamation MBCS, RRA
Siltation/erosion MBCS, RRA
14. Destruction of historical, Uncontrolled development MBCS
cultural, archaeological and Reclamation MBCS
unique geological sites Pollution (air and water) MBCS
Challenges also lie in addressing properly the threats being faced by the
natural environment of the Bay, which include; over-population, pollution
discharges from land-and sea-based sources, over-fishing, uncontrolled
coastal development and habitat degradation. The effects of said threats
on the ecosystem and human health have resulted to increasing
infrastructure and rehabilitation costs as well as health and social services
expenditures.
In general, these challenges lie in establishing, fostering, creating, and

adopting effective institutional and operational support mechanisms as
these are being required by the OPMBCS.
Opportunities abound in the sustainable development of the bay region for

settlements, manufacturing industries, shipping and ports, mining and
quarrying, commercial areas, and industrial areas, among others. Examples
of areas of development are the following:
¾ Restoration and maintenance of appropriate water quality

¾ Restoration of degraded habitats
¾ Protection of municipal fisheries and biodiversity
¾ Management of coastal and river waters for safe public
recreation
¾ Provision of safe potable water supply to 100% of the
households in the Bay area
¾ Systematic and safe management and disposal of toxic and
hazardous wastes
¾ Sustainable development of the coastal areas
¾ Operationalization of a centralized sewage treatment facilities
¾ Operationalization of Integrated solid waste management
systems in every LGU
¾ Operationalization of ports waste reception facilities
¾ Establishment and management of protected areas
It is worthy to note that these areas of development could yield the highest
potential fishing catch within the Manila Bay region, thereby resolving
various social conflicts arising from the multiple use of the bay. Also,
realization of these areas of development will ultimately restore the
functional integrity of the Manila Bay region’s habitats.
3.0 Operational Plan
3.1 Scope and Objectives

The scope of the Operational Plan covers the entire Manila Bay
Region, consisting of the National Capital Region (NCR), four
(4) coastal provinces (Bataan Bulacan, Cavite and Pampanga)
and four (4) non-coastal provinces in the watershed areas
(Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Rizal and Tarlac).
The Operational Plan transforms the Manila Bay Coastal

Strategy into a set of objectives and action plans with
measurable targets, timeframe, budgetary requirements,
implementing arrangements – responsible
agency/sector/partner, and enabling policies and laws. It also
contains financing strategy, Information-Education-
Communication Plan of Action, and monitoring and evaluation
procedures.
Desired Outcomes:
• Endorsement of the Operational Plan by national and local

levels of government, the private sector, civil society,
donors, financial institutions, and international agencies
and organizations;
• Adoption of the OPMBCS by the Regional Development

Councils (RDCs) of Regions 3 and 4 and NCR, and National
Economic Development Authority (NEDA), for incorporation
into the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan
(MTPDP); and
• Mobilization of funds from national agencies and local

government units, the private sector, NGOs, and external
sources (e.g., donor agencies, international financing
institutions, foundations, etc.).
The Operational Plan, with short-, medium-, and long-term

action plans, calls for the inter-agency, inter-governmental
and multi-sectoral approach to effectively and efficiently
implement the target activities. The plan will be implemented
through public and private partnerships. Various concerned
agencies and collaborating partners with vital roles in the
realization of the OPMBCS’ objectives are identified in the
plan.
3.2 Targets by Issues/Areas of Concern
MANILA BAY OPERATIONAL PLAN
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
ISSUE/AREAS OF CONCERN SHORT-TERM MEDIUM- TERM LONG-TERM (2016 COST
OBJECTIVE/MAIN FOCUS (2006-2010) (2011-2015) onwards (In Million
Pesos)
1. PARTNERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE 192.90

Objective 1 Develop, adopt and implement an integrated land use and sea use plan for the 43.1
Manila Bay Region by 2012.
ACTIVITY 1: Review and consolidation of pertinent information on several 3
habitats and resources
ACTIVITY 2: Assessment and alignment of existing land-use plans, 2.5
development plans, programs and projects and CRM/ICM-related efforts
ACTIVITY 3: Amendment of CLUP guidelines to include sea/water use and 5
foreshore uses
ACTIVITY 4: Delineation of water boundaries of coastal municipalities and cities 0.15
ACTIVITY 5: Development of the integrated land and sea-use zoning plan for 7
the Manila Bay area
ACTIVITY 6: Harmonization of the land-use plans of the municipalities and cities 0.45
in the Manila Bay region to make them consistent with the integrated Land
and Sea-Use Plan
ACTIVITY 7: Implementation of Manila Bay Area’s integrated land and sea-use 25
plan
Objective 2 Establish appropriate institutional arrangements to oversee, coordinate and 2.65
guide the implementation of Manila Bay Coastal Strategy and Operational Plan
by 2007.
ACTIVITY 1: Conduct studies/assessments on existing policies, legislations and 2.5
administrative arrangement to identify options on institutional arrangements
ACTIVITY 2: Strengthening of the PCC as interim body to coordinate the 0.15
implementation of the MBCS and its Operational Plan until the Manila Bay
Sustainable Development Council is established.
ACTIVITY 3: Formulation of a policy framework declaring Manila Bay as water ---
quality management area.
ACTIVITY 4: Drafting of appropriate institutional arrangements and legal ---
mechanism
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
ACTIVITY 5: Lobbying for the approval of the proposed institutional ---
arrangements
ACTIVITY 6: Operationalization/implementation of the approved/ appropriate
institutional arrangement
Objective 3 Develop, set-up and operationalize Integrated Coastal Area and River Basin 55.75
management system covering 100% of the Manila Bay Region by 2010.
ACTIVITY 1: Development, implementation and promotion of the Manila Bay- 13.75
Pasig River-Laguna de Bay as a model of integrated coastal area and river
basin management.
ACTIVITY 2: Conduct of rapid appraisal, consultations, identification of key 20
areas of concern, classification/re-classification of each river system, and
development/formulation of criteria for prioritization on identified major river
systems.
ACTIVITY 3: Development of the integrated coastal area and river basin 12
management plan
ACTIVITY 4: Implementation of the integrated coastal area and river basin ---
management plan of each of the identified river system
ACTIVITY 5: Setting up and implementation of ICM in each coastal province, At least 2% of the
20%
city and municipal government around the Bay area Development
Fund
ACTIVITY 6: Replication of best ICM practices. 10
Objective 4 Create awareness, build capacity and mobilize 50% of the coastal communities 25.25
to participate in activities related to the implementation of the MBCS by 2010.
ACTIVITY 1: Conduct of stakeholder analysis and awareness assessment of 3
different stakeholders consistent with those identified in the Advocacy and
Communication Plan (AdComP) of MBEMP.
ACTIVITY 2: Updating of the communication plan for the Manila Bay Coastal 1
Strategy and its Operational Plan
ACTIVITY 3: Integration of environmental lessons and activities in the 0.75
NSTP/CWTS
ACTIVITY 4: Organization and implementation of activities for school 1.5
children/youth
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
ACTIVITY 5: Conduct of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) and 3
advocacy program for national and local legislators, policy-makers,
educators, industries, civil society groups, and other stakeholders
ACTIVITY 6: Organization and implementation of community activities 4.5
ACTIVITY 7: Conduct of capacity-building activities, including training 9
workshops and pilot programs on alternative livelihood for different
stakeholders
ACTIVITY 8: Promotion of corporate environmental and social responsibility in 2.5
the private sector.
Objective 5 Increase to at least 75% the number of LGUs within the Manila Bay region 10.5
implementing development and investment programs through private sector and
public-private sector partnerships by 2010.
ACTIVITY 1: Identification and documentation of best practices involving 0.5
partnership arrangements and experiences
ACTIVITY 2: Development of guidelines on alternative partnership 0.25
arrangements applicable to the Manila Bay region
ACTIVITY 3: Development and implementation capacity-building programs for 1.5
LGUs to engage in PPPs
ACTIVITY 4: Identification of environmental investment opportunities and 1
development of environmental investment packages/project proposals
ACTIVITY 5: Conduct of pre-feasibility studies, willingness-to-pay surveys and 6
stakeholder consultations
ACTIVITY 6: Negotiation and entry into agreements with potential partners 0.75
ACTIVITY 7: Monitoring and evaluation of compliance to partnerships 0.5
commitments
Objective 6 Reduce by 25% the illegal settlers, establishments and structures along coast 29.0
lines by 2010 and prevent future preoccupation of these shorelines.
ACTIVITY 1: Conduct of inventory and assessment of structures, establishments 0.5
and illegal settlements along coastlines, riverbanks and waterways.
ACTIVITY 2: Development of investment/financial plan 1
ACTIVITY 3: Implementation of a program for the relocation of informal settlers 25
living along the coastlines and waterways
ACTIVITY 4: Development and issuance of regulation, standards and guidelines 2.5
concerning buffer setback zoning in beach areas
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
ACTIVITY 5: Implementation of buffer and setback zones along beach/shores ---
Objective 7 Develop and implement a Natural Hazards Contingency, Preparedness and 9.25
Quick-Response System for the Manila Bay Region by 2008.
ACTIVITY 1: Development of natural hazards map and identification of risk and 1.5
hazard-prone areas
ACTIVITY 2: Review of the National Disaster Coordination Plan, and 0.25
assessment in relation with the needs of the Manila Bay Region.
ACTIVITY 3: Development of a Natural Hazard Contingency Plan and Response 2.5
System with concerned agencies and sectors
ACTIVITY 4: Adoption and implementation of the contingency plan and 5
response system.
Objective 8 Develop and institutionalize a performance monitoring and evaluation system for 17.4
ACTIVITY 1: Development of appropriate monitoring and evaluation (M&E) 2
system for the Manila Bay region
ACTIVITY 2: Institutionalization of the M&E system developed 1.5
ACTIVITY 3: Institutionalization of the Integrated Information Mgt. System (IIMS) 1.5
and the Manila Bay Information Network (MBIN)
ACTIVITY 4: Conduct of training on capacity-building of stakeholders on M&E 7.5
and IIMS
ACTIVITY 5: Mobilization of communities and other stakeholders for data 1.5
generation, monitoring, law enforcement, etc.
ACTIVITY 6: Development of voluntary agreements with industries, hospitals, 0.45
commercial and tourism enterprises operating in the Manila Bay area
ACTIVITY 7: Assistance to industries towards implementation of Environment 0.45
Management System (EMS) and pollution prevention programs through Phil.
Environment Partnership Program (PEPP)
ACTIVITY 8: Implementation of the Eco-watch and Baywatch programs as 2.5
monitoring and incentives programs
2. WATER POLLUTION 17,741.20
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
Objective 1 Reduce by 50% the discharges of raw sewage, septage and untreated and 2,557.50
inadequately treated wastewater (from commercial, industrial, agricultural, and
fisheries/aquaculture) by 2015.
ACTIVITY 1: Identification of point sources of pollution loading and 549
determination of total discharge loading
ACTIVITY 2: Establishment of time-bound pollution-reduction target for identified 2.5
major point sources
ACTIVITY 3: Enforcement of installation and maintenance of adequate septic 0.50
tanks
ACTIVITY 4: Implementation of a pilot project on sewerage system in the 500
Parañaque, Las Piñas and Zapote river system
ACTIVITY 5: Preparation/updating of investment plans for sewerage treatment 5
plants (STPs) and waste water treatment facilities (WWTF).
ACTIVITY 6: Construction of sewerage systems and centralized sewage 1,500
treatment facilities (CSTF) in priority areas
ACTIVITY 7: Development of guidelines, criteria, and standards for collection, 0.50
treatment, recycling, and disposal of agricultural and aquacultural wastes.
Objective 2 Establish integrated solid waste management programs in all LGUs by 2007. 12,673.5
ACTIVITY 1: Reconstitution and/or strengthening of SWM Boards and brgy. 91.5
committees and 10-year SWM plan
ACTIVITY 2: Development of Investment Plan for SWM systems in major LGUs 10
ACTIVITY 3: Conversion of existing open dumpsites into “controlled dumpsites” 1,830
ACTIVITY 4.a: Implementation of 10-year SWM plan 10,741.5
ACTVITY 4.b: Construction of MRFs and composting facilities
ACTIVITY 4.c: Construction of sanitary landfill
ACTIVITY 5: Prohibition of operation of open dumpsites 0.5
Objective 3 Develop and implement toxic and hazardous waste management system by 2,340.00
2008.
ACTIVITY 1: Mandatory registration of all hazardous waste generations, 20
importation and use of new chemicals, and update database on sources,
volume of waste generated by type
ACTIVITY 2: Preparation of investment plan for an integrated toxic and 10
hazardous waste management system
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
ACTIVITY 3: Implementation of the integrated toxic and hazardous waste 2,300
management system
ACTIVITY 4: Implementation of segregation of healthcare/hospital/ 10
toxic/hazardous wastes and prevent mixing with municipal solid waste
Objective 4 Stop sea-dumping of sewage, industrial sludge, solid waste, and contaminated 7.5
dredged materials by 2006.
ACTIVITY 1: Identification of sea dumping activities 0.5
ACTIVITY 2: Identification of companies with dumping permits 0.5
ACTIVITY 3: Development of guidelines on alternative land-based disposal 1.5
sites, treatment and disposal methods
ACTIVITY 4: Issuance and enforcement of moratorium on sea dumping 2.5
ACTIVITY 5: Revoking of licenses and permits 2.5
Objective 5 Stop discharges of operational waste (oily bilge and ballast water) from ships 156.50
and the use of anti-fouling paints with TBTs and other harmful compounds by
2006.
ACTIVITY 1: Estimation of volume of discharges by type of waste and source 2.5
ACTIVITY 2: Construction/installation of shore reception facilities in major ports 150
ACTIVITY 3: Identification of environment-friendly paints and anti-fouling 2
chemicals for all ships and boats
ACTIVITY 4: Implementation of guidelines on discharges of operational wastes 0.5
from ships, and use of harmful paints and anti-fouling chemicals
ACTIVITY 5: Development and implementation of “Port Safety and 1.5
Environmental Management System”
Objective 6 Activate a bay-wide, multi-sectoral oil spill prevention and response program by 6.2
2006.
ACTIVITY 1: Finalization and adoption of the “Manila Bay Oil Spill Contingency 0.7
Plan”
ACTIVITY 2: Implementation of “Masterplan for Maritime Safety” 2.5
ACTIVITY 3: Pilot testing of the Manila Bay Oil Spill Contingency Plan 0.5
ACTIVITY 4: Promotion of the ratification of the Convention on Oil Pollution 2.5
Preparedness, Response and Cooperation (OPRC)
3. Overexploitation of Resources and Degradation of Habitats and Historical, Cultural, Religious, Archeological and Unique Geological Sites 1,067.30
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
Objective 1 Set-up sustainable institutional arrangements and management programs in all 20.0
declared Protected Areas (PAs) and Critical Habitats in the Manila Bay Region
by 2007.
ACTIVITY 1: Identification and assessment of existing and proposed protected 2.5
areas (PAs) and critical habitats in the Manila Bay region
ACTIVITY 2: Preparation of detailed Protected Area and Critical Habitat 5
Management Plan in the Manila Bay region
ACTIVITY 3: Establishment/restoration and management of designated 12.5
protected areas and critical habitats
Objective 2 Implement a no net loss policy for existing mangroves, mudflats, shorelines, 56.0
beaches and sandy shores by 2010.
ACTIVITY 1: Review of results of the Integrated Environmental Management 1.5
Program (IEMP)
ACTIVITY 2: Preparation of detailed rehabilitation and management plan for 1
mangrove and mudflat areas
ACTIVITY 3: Conduct of consultations with LGUs, NGOs, and IP and community 0.5
stakeholders, and preparation of Action Plan
ACTIVITY 4: Implementation of Action Plan for rehabilitation and maintenance of 20
mangroves and mudflats
ACTIVITY 5: Review and reconciliation of existing laws and ordinances on 0.50
mangroves and mudflats; enforcement of the laws and ordinances
ACTIVITY 6: Monitoring of progress of the Action Plan 2
ACTIVITY 7: Conduct of rapid assessment of the entire stretch of the shorelines 5
along Manila Bay
ACTIVITY 8: Preparation of masterplan for the development of foreshore areas 5
ACTIVITY 9: Issuance of moratorium on mining/quarrying of sand from rivers 0.25
and on reclamation of shallow coastal waters; enforcement of laws on
mining/quarrying of sand from beaches and on dumping of garbage, sludge
and dredged materials along beaches/shores
ACTIVITY 10: Implementation of programs/projects on beach 10
nourishment/stabilization
ACTIVITY 11: Implementation of the Eco-watch and Blue Flag system in the 10
Manila Bay area
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
ACTIVITY 12: Development and issuance of guidelines and standards for 0.25
coastal road construction
Objective 3 Increase by 80% the forest cover in the entire Manila Bay watershed area by 539.50
2015.
ACTIVITY 1: Updating of maps on watershed boundaries/characteristics in the 1
Manila Bay region
ACTIVITY 2: Identification and assessment of the implementation of relevant 1
various national and local programs/projects/activities
ACTIVITY 3: Development of Integrated Forestry Development and 1.5
Management Plan (IFDMP) for the Manila Bay region
ACTIVITY 4: Conduct of consultation/workshop on the finalization of IFDMP 1
ACTIVITY 5: Implementation of the IFDMP 400
ACTIVITY 6: Enforcement of laws, regulations and ordinances on illegal logging 135
within the Manila Bay region.
Objective 4 Formulate and implement a restoration and maintenance program for important 226.80
cultural, historical, religious and architectural landmarks and archeological and
unique geological sites within the Manila Bay Region by 2010.
ACTIVITY 1: Conduct of inventory and assessment of al cultural, historical, 5
architectural, religious and archeological sites
ACTIVITY 2: Conduct of study on the carrying capacities and appropriate 10
management approaches for the above-mentioned sites, as well as the
criteria and guidelines for preservation/rehabilitation/restoration
ACTIVITY 3: Development of management plan for the restoration and 1.5
maintenance of these sites
ACTIVITY 4: Restoration/rehabilitation/preservation of these sites 200
ACTIVITY 5: Inclusion of the set criteria for the preservation/ 0.1
rehabilitation/restoration of these sites in the Environmental impact
Assessment (EIA) criteria for evaluation of development projects
ACTIVITY 6: Formulation and implementation of restoration and maintenance 10
program to ensure the preservation of these sites
ACTIVITY 7: Incorporation of the zoning, protection, restoration/ rehabilitation 0.2
and maintenance of these sites into local and national development plans,
and land-use plans (CLUPs)
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
Objective 5 Increase the productivity of fishery resources within the Manila Bay Region to 125.0
attain maximum sustainable yield (MSY) by 2020.
ACTIVITY 1: Conduct study on different factors/parameters regarding fishery 1
resources within the Manila Bay region
ACTIVITY 2: Conduct socio-economic survey of the coastal population 1
ACTIVITY 3: Determination and evaluation of appropriate regulatory/ legal and 0.5
economic instruments in Manila bay region
ACTIVITY 4: Development of integrated plan for sustainable fisheries in the 2
Manila Bay region, consistent with the Fisheries Code
ACTIVITY 5: Implementation of the integrated plan for sustainable fisheries (for 120
entire bay and each region)
ACTIVITY 6: Establishment of permitting and licensing system for municipal 0.5
fishing in the Manila bay region
Objective 6 Achieve sustainable and ecologically-sound aquaculture and mariculture 6.75
production in Manila Bay by 2015.
ACTIVITY 1: Conduct study on carrying capacity for aquaculture and mariculture 2.5
in Manila Bay region
ACTIVITY 2: Conduct inventory of owners and operators and assessment of the 0.5
aquaculture and mariculture farms/industries in Manila Bay
ACTIVITY 3: Review and assessment of appropriate policy instruments and 0.5
development of guidelines and standards for aquaculture and mariculture
farms/industries
ACTIVITY 4: Delineation of areas for aquaculture and mariculture 1
ACTIVITY 5: Requiring owners and operators to apply appropriate aquaculture 2.25
and mariculture methods and practices
ACTIVITY 6: Revoking of permits of aquaculture and mariculture farms in areas ---
that are not designated for such use, and removal of all illegal
pens/cages/ponds in Manila Bay and Laguna de Bay
ACTIVITY 7: Restoration of production of windowpane oyster and seaweeds, if ---
appropriate
Objective 7 Increase coverage of water supply distribution by 50% in areas with 93.25
unsustainable groundwater extraction to protect aquifers from contamination and
salt-water intrusion by 2015.
TIME FRAME ESTIMATE
Pesos)
ACTICITY 1: Conduct study or collation/updating of information on matters 5
regarding to groundwater use
ACTIVITY 2: Conduct of feasibility study and development of investment plan to 5
expand coverage and supply of surface water
ACTIVITY 3: Development of groundwater management plan 2.5
ACTIVITY 4: Construction of water supply facilities 40
ACTIVITY 5: Construction/rehabilitation of irrigation systems and rehabilitate 40
multi-purpose water reservoirs to increase water availability for agricultural
and municipal use
ACTIVITY 6: Development and issuance of guidelines and standards on water 0.25
use reduction technologies and processes, water recycling, groundwater
extraction, and post-closure of abandoned wells.
ACTIVITY 7: Establishment of appropriate water pricing system 0.25
ACTIVITY 8: Establishment of monitoring and evaluation system for 0.25
groundwater extraction, saltwater intrusion, land subsidence, and
contamination of groundwater
Estimate Grand Total 19,001.40
Legend:
Objective
Activity
3.3 Targets and Action Plans
3.3.1 Partnership and Governance
• Goals: Promote partnerships and ensure the

implementation of good environmental governance as
means to achieve the sustainable development of the
Manila Bay Region
• Objective and Activities

Objective 1 - Develop, adopt and implement an
Integrated Land and Sea-use Zoning Plan for
the Manila Bay Area by 2012
Activities Timeframe
1. Review and consolidate pertinent information 2006-2007
on:
- Corals, mangroves, seagrass beds, mudflats,
swamps, avifauna, Fisheries, shellfishes,
seaweeds, Benthos, phytoplanktons,
zooplanktons, beaches/ sandy shores,
foreshore areas, built-up areas, bedrocks
2. Assess and align existing land-use plans (RPFPs, 2007
PPFPs, CLUPs), various development plans,
programs & projects and related CRM/ICM
efforts at different levels of government
Note: Use the following as reference.

RPFPs – Reg’l Physical Framework plans
PPFPs – Provincial PFPs
3. Amend CLUP guidelines to include sea/water 2006
use and foreshore uses
4. Delineate water boundaries of coastal 2006-2008
municipalities and cities
5. Develop the integrated land and sea-use zoning 2007 -2012
plan for Manila Bay Area
Include:
- Protected Area Zones
o National Parks
o NIPAS Zone
o Sanctuaries
o Ancestral Domain
- Rehabilitation/Buffer Zones
- Sustainable Fisheries Use Zone
- Coastal Tourism, other eco-tourism zones
- Port and shipping zones
- Human settlement areas (residential and
commercial)
- Agricultural and institutional zones
- Industrial zones
- Waste management zone (sanitary landfill,
wastewater and sewerage treatment
facilities, etc.)
- Forest zone (production and protection)
6. Harmonize the land use plans (RPFPs, PPFPs and 2007-2012
CLUPs) of the municipalities and cities in the
Manila Bay Region to make them consistent with
the Integrated Land- and Sea Use Plan.
7. Implement Manila Bay Area’s integrated land 2007-2012
and sea-use plan
• Success Criteria: Approved and implemented

integrated land and sea-use zoning plan for Mla. Bay
Area in accordance with guidelines on responsibilities/
jurisdiction of LGUs and various agencies (delineation
matters and CLUP)
• Total Budgetary Requirements : PhP 43.1 M
• Concerned Agency :
Lead: MBEMP, DENR-NAMRIA, NEDA, HLURB & LGUs
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: DILG,
MMDA, DA, PEA, DOT, DFA-MOAC, MARINA, PCG, DPWH,
PS, Key ACADEME and CIVIL SOCIETY Groups
Objective 2 - Establish appropriate institutional

arrangements to oversee, coordinate and guide
the implementation of Manila Bay Coastal Strategy
and Operational Plan by 2007.
1. Study/assess existing policies, legislations and 2005
administrative arrangements, review needs and
objectives, and conduct social/stakeholder
analysis to identify options on institutional
arrangements for the management of the Manila
Bay Region.
2. Strengthen the Project Coordinating Committee 2005
as the interim National Coordinating
Committee to coordinate the implementation of
the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy and its
Operational Plan until the Manila Bay
Sustainable Development Council is established
3. Formulate and adopt a policy framework 1st qtr. 2006
declaring Manila Bay as ‘Water Quality
Management Area’ with a governing board (in
accordance with the provisions of the Clean
Water Act).
4. Draft appropriate institutional arrangements 1st Qtr 2006
and legal mechanism.
2nd Qtr 2006
5. Lobby for the approval of the proposed
- 4th Qtr
institutional arrangements
2006
6. Operationalize/implement the approved/ 2007-
appropriate institutional arrangement (staffing, 2010
budgeting)
• Success Criteria: Operationalized the appropriate

institutional arrangement for Manila Bay and declared
Manila Bay as water quality management area
• Total Budgetary Requirements: PhP 2.65 M
• Concerned Agency:
Lead: MBEMP/PCC
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: DENR, DBM,
DILG, NEDA, DA, PCG, DOTC, DFA-MOAC, HLURB, DPWH,
PS, NHI, PRRC, LGUs
Objective 3 - Develop, set-up and operationalize Integrated

Coastal Management (ICM) and Integrated River
Basin Management system covering 100% of the
1. Develop, implement and promote the Manila 2006 -2015
Bay-Pasig River-Laguna de Bay as a model of
integrated coastal area and river basin
management, using ecosystem-based
management approach (including classification
of Manila Bay and Pasig River).
2. Conduct the following activities: 2006 – 2008
- rapid appraisal
- consultations
- identification of key areas of concern
- classification/re-classification of each river
system, and
- develop/formulate a criteria for prioritization
for the enumerated major river systems:

a. Pampanga River
b. NCR Rivers (Parañaque, Las Piñas, Zapote
rivers)
c. Navotas-Malabon-Tullahan-Tenejeros
d. Maragondon River (Cavite)
e. Talisay River (Bataan)
f. Angat Watershed and tributaries/major
rivers
g. Pasig - Marikina - San Juan (PAMARISAN)
River
h. Pasag River (Sasmuan, Masantol,
Macabebe Pampanga)
i. Pasig-Potrero River (Pampanga)
j. Porac-Gumain River (Pampanga)
k. Imus River (Cavite)
3. Develop the integrated coastal area and river 2006 – 2007
basin management plan and include required
institutional arrangements and information
network for the river systems identified in
Activity
4. Implement the integrated coastal area and river 2007 – 2010
basin management plan of each river system
Include:
- IIMS and Manila Bay Information Network
- restoration/rehabilitation of habitats and
resources
- integrated land- and sea-use zoning
- marine sanctuaries, riverside parks
- investment opportunities in environmental
- facilities and services
- existing projects
5. Set-up and implement ICM in each coastal 2007 -2015
province, city and municipal government around
the Bay area
6. Replicate best ICM practices 2007 -2015
• Success Criteria: Integrated coastal management

and river basin management Implemented with Mla.
Bay-Pasig River Laguna de Bay as Model for ecosystem
based management approach; implemented and
replicated ICM in each coastal city, province and
municipalities around Manila Bay area;

Lead: MBEMP/PCC
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: DENR,
LGUs, DILG, NEDA, DA, LLDA, MWSS, NIA, NPC, LWUA,
PRRC, NIA, DFA, MMDA, DPWH, PS, CIVIL SOCIETY
GROUPS
Objective 4 – Create awareness, build capacity and

mobilize at least 50% of the coastal
communities to participate in activities
related to the implementation of the MBCS by
2010.
1. Conduct stakeholder analysis and awareness 2005-2006
assessment of different stakeholders (local
community, school children, local and national
political leaders and functionaries, civil society,
private) consistent with the Advocacy and
Communications Plan of MBEMP.
2. Update communication plan for the Manila Bay 2005-2006
Coastal Strategy and its Operations Plan
a. Target audience
b. Strategy
c. Programs
d. Milestones
e. Responsible offices
f. Budgetary requirements
3. Integrate lessons on pollution prevention, waste 2005 –
management as well as the protection of onwards
important natural and unique geological areas,
historical, cultural, religious and architectural
landmarks in the curriculum of primary,
secondary and tertiary schools (focus on Manila
Bay), and environmental activities in the
NSTP/CWTS.
NSTP – National Service Training Program

CWTS – Civic Welfare Training Service
4. Organize and implement activities for school 2006 –
children/youth, e.g., ecological camps, youth onwards
fora, essay writing, drawing/painting contest,
tree planting, coastal and river clean up, slogan
and poster contest to build awareness and
mobilize participation for the long-term
management of pollution and the
natural/ecological, economic and social values
of Manila Bay region
5. Conduct Information, Education, and 2005 –
Communication (IEC) and advocacy program for onwards
national and local legislators, policy-makers,
educators, industries, civil society groups, and
other stakeholders
• Conduct of Manila Bay Summit

• Disseminate policy briefs, case studies, and
other IEC on:
- pollution prevention and waste
management (solid waste, sewage and
industrial wastewater, toxic and hazardous
waste)
- restoration/rehabilitation,
protection/conservation and management
of habitats, natural values, historical,
cultural, religious and architectural
landmarks, and archaeological and unique
geological sites in Manila Bay region
- aquaculture zones, quota system and
appropriate aquaculture methods and
practices and their benefits
- environmental impacts of unregulated
application of feeds (inappropriate type of
feeds, over-use of feeds)
- impacts of illegal logging and deforestation
and measures to restore forests and
mangroves
- impacts of illegal, destructive and
unregulated fishing, and measures to
address sustainable fisheries in Manila Bay
region
- tree planting and coastal and river clean-up
activities among schoolchildren, youth,
communities, civic and non-government
organizations, private sector and LGUs
- impacts of over-extraction of groundwater
- water recycling and water use reduction
- international conventions, national laws
and regulations related to protection and
management of the environment, natural
- the contents of the CLUP, especially among
those involved in processing building
permits, housing permits, business permits,
ECCs, etc., as well as the various
enforcement groups (e.g., Bantay Dagat
groups, etc.)
6. Organize and implement community activities 2006 -
(civil society, industries, and other stakeholders) onwards
e.g., ecological camps, fora, essay writing,
drawing/painting contest, tree planting, coastal
and river clean up, bird watching, slogan and
poster contest to build awareness and mobilize
participation for the long-term management of
pollution and the natural/ecological, economic
and social values of Manila Bay region
7. Conduct capacity-building activities, including 2006 - 2010
training workshops and pilot programs on
environmentally-sound practices, alternative
livelihood programs, environmental monitoring,
environmental and resources management,
critical and protected area management, and
monitoring and evaluation programs for
fisherfolks, aquaculture owners and operators,
farmers, livestock growers, upland dwellers,
informal settlers, industries, government
employees, civil society groups, pollution
officers, etc. on
8. Promote corporate environmental and social 2006 –
responsibility in the private sector onwards
• Success Criteria: Enhanced the awareness level of

various Manila Bay stakeholders; conducted various
trainings/workshops/dialogues; produced/disseminated
IEC materials; and 50% of coastal communities
mobilized/participated in activities related to MBCS
‘activities implementation, e.g. river/coastal resource
management and protection programs/activities
Lead: DENR, MBEMP, DEPed & LGUs
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: DENR, DILG,
DTI, PIA, NCCA, PMO, KBP, Academe, NGOS, PS, Civil
Society Groups, Public & Private Schools and concerned
stakeholders
Objective 5 - Increase to at least 75% the number of
LGUs within the Manila Bay region
implementing development and investment
programs through Public - Private
Partnerships (PPP) by 2010.
1. Identify, document and disseminate to local 2006
officials, legislators, key NGAs, GFIs, and other
stakeholders best practices involving partnership
arrangements and experiences (within the Manila
Bay Region and outside)
2. Develop guidelines on alternative partnership 2006
arrangements applicable to the Manila Bay
Region for the implementation of environmental
investment projects
3. Implement capacity-building programs for 2006 –
national government, LGUs and financing Onwards
institutions to engage in PPPs and enhance
private sector investments in pollution reduction
and resource conservation projects
4. Identify environmental investment opportunities 2006
and develop environmental investment
packages/project proposals, and incentives
(including appropriate guarantees, user-fee
system and other cost-recovery scheme) to allow
private sector participation
5. Conduct pre-feasibility studies, willingness-to- 2006 –
pay surveys and stakeholder consultations to Onwards
assess viability and include the viable projects in
the LGUs’ Local Development Plan, of the
projects for private sector participation.
6. Negotiate and enter into agreements (with 2006 –
supporting resolutions and ordinances) with Onwards
potential partners (local private partners,
foreign donors, etc.) as well as financing
institutions to develop, finance and implement
the environmental investment projects
7. Monitor and evaluate compliance to partnership 2006 –
commitments Onwards
• Success Criteria:
Partnership with various
stakeholders forged and enforced through MOAs,
demonstration projects and others; and 75% of the total
LGUs within Manila Bay region implementing
development and investment programs through PPP
Lead: DENR, MBEMP, DOF, DBM, GFIS, and Key GOCCs
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: DTI, DILG,

PIA, KBP, PS, Academe, Civil Society Groups, Financing
Institutions and Donor Agencies
Objective 6 - Reduce by 25% the illegal settlements,

establishments and structures along
coastlines, riverbanks and waterways by 2010
and prevent future reoccupation of these
areas.
1. Conduct inventory and assessment of structures, 2006
establishments and illegal settlements along
coastlines, riverbanks and waterways.
2. Develop investment/financial plan on the: 2006
a. removal/relocation of structures and settlers
(legal and illegal)
b. development of relocation sites and
livelihood programs for relocated settlers,
and
c. rehabilitation and protection of important
natural, social and cultural sites along the
coastlines, riverbanks and waterways.
3. Implement a program for the relocation of 2006 – 2010
informal settlers living along the coastlines and
waterways to meet the allowable
TDLs/reduction targets, and users’ fees system
4. Develop and issue regulations, standards and 2006-2007
guidelines concerning buffer setback zoning in
beach areas, and allocation of areas for public
recreational use, and building of tourism and
port facilities.
5. Implement buffer and setback zones along the 2007 onwards
beach/shores in accordance with the Integrated
Land and Sea Use Plan
This includes the:
- adoption of the action plan and zoning
scheme for the beach areas and foreshore
areas
- removal/relocation of structures in the zoned
area
- setting up of protected areas/ sanctuaries for
shorebirds and nesting sites of marine turtles
- setting of appropriate berthing areas for
artisanal fishing boats and jetties for coastal
tourism establishments and industries
• Success Criteria: Operationalized the buffer and

setback zones along beach/shores; Inventoried and
assessed structures, establishments, and illegal
settlements along coastlines, riverbanks and waterways;
and developed investment/financial plan on
removal/relocation of structures and settlers, livelihood
implementation, and rehabilitation and protection of
important natural, social and cultural sites along
coastlines, riverbanks, and waterways.
• Total Budgetary Requirement: PhP 29 M

Lead: LGUs, NHA, HLURB and DENR
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners:
LLDA, PCG, PPA, DOT, DPWH, NGOs, DILG, DOTC, NCCA,
DA, DOE, PRA, GIFs and GOCCs
Objective 7 - Develop and implement a Natural Hazards

Contingency, Preparedness and Quick-
Response System for the Manila Bay Region by
2008.
1. Develop natural hazards map and identify risk 2006
and hazard-prone areas (flooding, land
subsidence, earthquake, faultlines, volcanic
eruption, lahar flow, flash flood and landslides,
forest fires, tsunamis, red tide, fish kill)
2. Review the National Disaster Coordination Plan, 2006
and assess in relation with the needs of the
Manila Bay Region.
3. Develop a Natural Hazard Contingency Plan and 2006
Response System with concerned agencies and
sectors as well strengthen and protect natural
defenses, e.g. mangrove, upland forest, etc.
a. Identify the ecosystems, human
settlements, and historical, cultural,
religious, architectural, archeological
and unique geological sites that are at
risk or in hazard-prone areas
b. Identify and develop mitigation
measures
c. Develop response system
4. Adopt and implement the contingency plan and 2006 – 2007

response system.
• Success Criteria : Established Emergency Quick

Response Centers and implemented the contingency
Plan for risk and hazards prone areas

Lead: NDCC, DENR/MGB, NAMRIA & Philvocs
Cooperating Agency/Institution/Partner: DILG, DND,
PNP, LLDA, BFAR, Academe, DOST, DSWD, PCC, NCCA,
PAGASA, Civil Defense, LGUs & MMDA
Objective 8 - Develop and institutionalize a

performance monitoring and evaluation
system for Manila Bay Region by 2007.
1. Develop appropriate monitoring and evaluation 2006-2007
system for the Manila Bay Region (See M & E
Strategy-Section 6.0)
a. Review and assess existing monitoring and
evaluation (M& E) programs
b. Incorporate the output of the Pilot Integrated
Environmental Monitoring Program (IEMP) and
Risk Assessment including performance
indicators/standards
c. Delineate and clearly define roles and
responsibilities of LGus, NGAs, private
sectors, communities in the monitoring and
evaluation of programs/projects/activities in
Manila Bay
2. Institutionalize the M & E system developed 2006 -2008
3. Institutionalize the IIMS and MBIN 2006- 2008
4. Conduct training on capacity-building of 2006- 2008
stakeholders (LGUs, communities, national
government agencies, etc.) on M&E; IIMS
5. Mobilize communities (including indigenous 2005- 2025
peoples, women, and other vulnerable sectors)
and other stakeholders for data generation,
monitoring, law enforcement, etc.
6. Develop voluntary agreements (e.g., self- 2006-
regulation, disclosure, etc.) with industries, onwards
hospitals, commercial and tourism enterprises
operating in the Manila Bay area
7. Assist industries towards implementation of 2006- 2008
Environmental Management System (EMS) and
pollution prevention programs through Phil
Environment Partnership Program (PEPP)
8. Implement the Eco-watch and Baywatch 2005- 2015
programs as monitoring and incentives programs
(including regular fora, web-based and public
consultations)
• Success Criteria: Appropriate monitoring and

evaluation system for Manila Bay region developed,
adopted and implemented
Lead: DENR-MBEMP and LGUs
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: PCC
members, Private Sector, PCG, DOT and MARINA.
3.3.2 Water Pollution
• Goals: Protect the waters in Manila Bay and its

tributaries (rivers and lakes) and ensure that they are
safe for various uses (e.g., recreation, irrigation,
transportation, fisheries and other living resources,
source of potable water).
• Objective and Activities
Objective 1 - Reduce by 50% the discharges of raw
sewage, septage and untreated and
inadequately treated wastewater (i.e.
commercial, industrial, agricultural, and
fisheries/aquaculture) by 2015.
1. Conduct study to 2006 –2007
(a) identify point sources and determine total
discharge loading (TDL) of raw sewage and
other key parameters from domestic
sources;
(b) determine pollution loadings from fisheries
and aquaculture and from farmlands &
livestock industries; and,
(c) determine pollution loadings from
manufacturing industries and commercial
establishments, into the following river
systems:
a. Pampanga River
b. NCR Rivers (Parañaque, Las Piñas,
Zapote rivers)
f. Angat Watershed and tributaries/
major rivers
g. Pasig-Marikina-San Juan (PAMARISAN)
River
h. Pasag River (Sasmuan, Masantol,
Macabebe Pampanga)
2. Establish time-bound pollution-reduction targets 2006-2007
for identified major point sources in the
identified river systems.
3. Enforce the ordinances on the installation and 2006-2007
maintenance of adequate septic tanks on target
households along the major river systems and all
other areas directly or indirectly draining
sewage to Manila Bay.
4. Implement a pilot project on sewerage system in 2006-2007
the Parañaque, Las Piñas and Zapote river
system.
5. (a) Prepare/update/implement investment 2006
plan/master plan for the establishment of
sewerage systems/sewerage treatment plants
(STPs) for the priority point sources in the other
major rivers to meet the allowable
TDL/reduction targets by 2015
(b) prepare & Implement Investment Plan for

common waste water treatment facilities
(WWTF) in key industrial areas and economic
zones
6. Construct sewerage systems and centralized 2006-2015
sewage treatment facilities (CSTF) in priority
areas, including subdivisions and housing
projects, based on the reduction targets and
investment plan
- monitor the implementation of MWSS
programs/concessionaire projects
- leverage LGU and private sector investment,
national government and local and external
financing sources and/or access the Manila
Bay Fund
7. Develop guidelines, criteria, and standards for 2006
collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal of
agricultural and aquaculture wastes
• Success Criteria: Timely report on point sources and

pollution loadings, updated database/Integrated
information Management System, adequate septic tanks
installed and maintained by target households,
sewerage system and Centralized sewerage treatment
Facilities operationalized; policy instrument on the
management of agricultural and aquaculture wastes.
• Total Budgetary Requirements: PhP 2,557.5 M

• Concerned Agencies:
Lead: MWSS, DA-BFAR, DBM, DOF, NEDA, GFIs
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: LGUs, DA,
DENR, PRRC, water concessionaires, LLDA, DOH, DOST,
PCAP Inc., MMDA, DFA-MOAC, Homeowners, Maynilad,
LWUA, WDs, DPWH, HUDCC/HLURB, PEZA, CREBA, and
GOCCs
Objective 2 - Establish integrated solid waste

management plans and programs in all LGUs
by 2007.
1. Reconstitute, strengthen and build capacity of 2006
functional solid waste management (SWM)
Boards and Brgy. Solid Waste Committees to
prepare and implement the10-year SWM Plans
2. Develop a Waste Management Plan for Manila 2006
Bay Region and Investment Plans for SWM
systems (collection, transport, disposal,
segregation, recycling, and composting) in
major LGUs (cities and municipalities)
- at least 1 per city/cluster of municipalities
for each province
- get support of key NGAs, GFIs, IFIs, and
other donor agencies
3. Convert existing open dumpsites into 2006
‘controlled dumpsites’.
4. Implement the 10-year SWM Plan 2006 onwards
4a. Establish and implement waste reduction,
storage, collection, transport, disposal and
treatment system for SW from household,
commercial and industrial establishments
4b. Construct MRFs (for sorting and recycling)
and composting facilities based on
Investment Plan
4c. Construct sanitary landfill for the disposal of 2006 onwards
residual waste
4d. Develop strategic partnership and leverage
LGU and private sector investment, national
government and local and external financing
sources and/or access the Manila Bay Fund
5. Prohibit the operation of open dumpsites. 2006
• Success Criteria: Functional SWM Boards and

Committees in every LGU; implemented 10-year SWM
Plans in every LGU; no open and/or controlled
dumpsites; operating MRFs and/or MRSs in key
barangays/municipalities; operating sanitary landfills
• Total Budgetary Requirements: PhP 12,674 M
Lead: LGUs and NSWMC
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: DENR-EMB,
DILG, MMDA, NGOs, DOH, BOI, NEDA, DepEd, MGB, DOJ,
IBP
Objective 3 - Develop and implement toxic and
hazardous waste management system by
2008.
1. Mandatory registration of: 2006 onwards
a. all hazardous waste generators
b. importation and use of new chemicals, and
update database on sources, volume of
waste generated by type
2. Update the existing feasibility studies and 2006
implement the investment plan for an
integrated toxic and hazardous waste (THW)
management system (collection, transport,
recycling, and treatment of hazardous waste
and proper disposal of treated hazardous
wastes).
- in special economic zones
- in key industrial areas
- healthcare wastes
3. Implement the integrated storage, treatment, 2006 onwards
and disposal (STD) plan
3a. Construct and operate a THW management
facility (including collection, transport,
recycling, treatment and proper disposal)
3b. Require all generators to use the THW
management facilities (integrated STD) –
part of Environment Compliance
Certificate (ECC)
3c. Require all importers/exporters of THW to
secure permit/ clearance from EMB
4. Implement segregation of healthcare/ 2006 onwards
hospital/toxic/hazardous wastes and prevent
mixing with municipal solid waste.
• Success Criteria: Updated registration

database/IIMS, operating integrated STD system,
compliance to ECC Monitoring system for ECC
compliance, hospital and other medical institutions
implementing segregation of toxic/hazardous wastes
• Total Budgetary Requirements: PhP 2,340 M

Lead: Private Sector/industry Association (Ind-Estate,
World-Bank/IFC, ADB
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: LGUs, EMB-
DENR, PEZA, THW generators, chemical industries,
Inter-agency technical advisory council, DOH, PNRI,
DFA-MOAC, DOF-Bureau of Customs, NSWMC, DOST,
DOJ, IBP
Objective 4 - Stop sea-dumping of sewage, industrial

sludge, solid waste, and contaminated
dredged materials in Manila Bay by 2006.
1. Identify sea dumping activities (e.g. dredged 2006
materials, septage sludge, solid waste, toxic &
hazardous waste, etc.).
2. Identify companies with dumping permits. 2006
3. Identify, develop and implement guidelines on 2006
alternative land-based disposal sites, treatment
and disposal methods.
4. Issue and enforce moratorium on sea dumping
and prohibit future dumping
- formulate implementing rules and
regulation (IRR)
- draft and issue A.O. and other relevant
regulations
5. Revoke licenses and permits of dumping 2006
• Success Criteria: no more sea dumping activities,

availability of an alternative land-based disposal system
Lead: PCG, DENR-EMB
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: MARINA,
DFA-MOAC, DPWH, MWSS, MMDA, LLDA, BFAR,
Objective 5 - Stop discharges of operational waste
(e.g., oily bilge and ballast water) from ships
(cargo, passenger, tankers, fishing
boats/ships, etc.) and the use of anti-fouling
paints with TBTs and other harmful
compounds by 2006.
1. Estimate the volume of discharges by type of 2005-2006
waste and source
2. Construct/install shore reception facilities in 2006 onwards
major ports (e.g., PPA ports, Navotas fish port,
Cavite ports, Bataan ports, public private ports)
as part of the masterplan
3. Identify environment-friendly paints and anti- 2005-2006
fouling chemicals for all ships and boats
4. Implement guidelines on the following: 2005-2006
4a. discharges of operational waste from ships
4b. use of harmful paints and anti-fouling
chemicals
5. Develop and implement “Port Safety and 2005-2006
Environmental Management System”
• Success Criteria: operating shore reception

facilities, alternative environment friendly paints and
anti-fouling agents

Lead: PCG, PPA, MARINA & DENR-EMB
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: Shipping
Industry Associations, PCGA, Phil. Fisheries Development
Authority, DFA-MOAC, BFAR, NEDA, DOST, Fish Port
Authority
Objective 6 - Activate a bay-wide, multi-sectoral oil

spill prevention and quick response program
by 2006.
1. Finalize and adopt the “Manila Bay Oil Spill 2005
Contingency Plan”
2. Implement the ‘Masterplan for Maritime Safety’ 2005
and put in place navigational aids and vessel
traffic separation (VTS) scheme
3. Pilot test Manila Bay Oil Spill Contingency Plan 2006
4. Promote ratification of the Convention on Oil 2006
Pollution Preparedness, Response and
Cooperation (OPRC)
• Success Criteria: Navigational aids and vessel traffic

separation (VTS) scheme, ratified OPRC
Lead: PCG
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: DOTC, PPA,
MARINA, EMB-DENR, other agencies represented by
TWG, petroleum companies, DFA-MOAC, shipping
companies, DND
3.3.3 Over-Exploitation and Degradation of Habitats

and Historical, Cultural, Religious, Archeological
and Unique Geological Sites
• Goals: Ensure protection, restoration and sustainable

development of resources, habitats, natural areas, and
historical, cultural, religious and archeological sites that
are essential in achieving the ecological, social, and
economic well-being of communities and stakeholders in
the Manila Bay region
• Objectives and Activities:
Objective 1 - Set-up sustainable institutional
arrangements and management programs in
all declared Protected Areas (PAs) and Critical
Habitats in the Manila Bay Region by 2012.
1. Identify and assess existing and proposed 2005-2007
Protected Areas (PAs) and critical habitats in
the Manila Bay region and key habitats and
resources to be designated as Protected Areas
and critical habitats, including those declared
and proposed by LGUs
2. Prepare detailed Protected Area and Critical 2005-2007
Habitat Management Plan in the Manila Bay
region based on the approved integrated land
and sea-use zoning plans to include but not
limited to:
- Plan for the protection and restoration/
rehabilitation of the following habitats:
(Including guidelines, criteria and
procedures):
a. coral reefs,
b. seagrass beds,
c. mangroves, mudflats
d. swamps (e.g., Candaba Swamps),
e. inland and other wetlands, and,
f. forests
- Designation/delineation of:
a. fishing area and fish sanctuaries
b. mangrove and mudflat sanctuaries
c. sanctuaries for rare and endangered
species (turtles, birds, other
wildlife)
d. buffer zones
e. setback zones for beach areas
f. river easements
g. eco-tourism sites
h. national parks
- Guidelines and criteria
- Consultations with concerned government
units/agencies, LGUs, NGOs, informal
settlers, and other stakeholders for the
finalization of the PA Management Plan
and capacity building for implementation
of the PA Mgt.
- Roles and responsibilities of each
agency/sector involved in the
implementation
- Monitoring and evaluation system
- Management of invasive species
3. Establish/restore and manage designated 2006
Protected Areas and critical habitats together onwards
with LGUs, POs, NGOs, concerned NGAs,
academe, private sector, donor agencies, and
other stakeholders in accordance with the PA
Mgt. Plan
3.1. Establish and manage sanctuaries/
protected areas (e.g., fish, mangroves
and mudflats, forests, swamps, birds/
turtles/wildlife, etc.)
3.2. Establish the Candaba Swamps as bird
sanctuary and national park, in view of
being declared as a Ramsar site
3.3. Maintain existing national parks in each
province/ municipality/city, including
adoption of users fee system and
community-based resource management
programs
• Success Criteria: Establishment/restoration and

management of designated Protected Areas (PAs),
sanctuaries and critical habitats; and Institutional
arrangements and management programs in all declared
Protected Areas (PAs) and critical habitats implemented
• Total Budgetary Requirement: P 20 M
• Cooperating Agency:
Lead: DENR, PAWB & LGUs
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: NAMRIA,
LLDA, HLURB, LGUs, DILG, DA-BFAR, DOT, PTA, NGOs,
POs, Civic organizations, Academe, DA, PCG, DFA-MOAC
(Maritime and Ocean Affairs Center), FARMCs,
Communities affected, PRRC
Objective 2 - Implement a no net loss policy for existing

mangroves, mudflats, shorelines, beaches and
sandy shores by 2010.
1. Review results of Integrated Environmental 2005
Monitoring Program (IEMP) and assess the
condition of the existing mangrove areas and
mudflats.
2. Prepare detailed rehabilitation and 2006
management plan for mangrove and mudflat
areas
Include:
- Mangrove reforestation under the
Community-based Forest Management
Framework
- Revert back abandoned fishponds into
mangrove areas (if gov’t. property or
untitled; for privately owned in cooperation
with owners)
- Measures/actions to prohibit further
decrease of mangrove and mudflat areas
due to conversion into aquaculture and salt
beds, land reclamation for human
settlement, industrial development,
removal for fuel wood, pollution and
sedimentation as a result of upland and
upstream activities, pest infestation,
among others
- Mobilize/strengthen community
organization/ associations
- Monitoring and evaluation system, including
list of indicators to determine whether or
not objectives of the plan are achieved
- Inventory of titled mangrove areas
3. Conduct consultations with LGUs, NGO, IP and 2006
community stakeholders, and prepare Action
Plan for the rehabilitation and sustainable mgt.
of mangroves and mudflats
4. Implement Action Plan for rehabilitation and 2006-2010
maintenance of mangroves and mudflats
4.1. Organize and mobilize community
organizations, associations, NGOs and
private sector for the mangrove
reforestation
4.2. Restore/revert back into mangroves all
abandoned fishponds
4.3. Reforest mangrove areas through
community-based management
approach (if gov’t. property or untitled;
for privately owned in cooperation with
owners
4.4. Provide livelihood programs for
communities managing and protecting
the mangrove and mudflat areas
4.5. Establish Mangrove and Bird Sanctuary
in the Reclamation Area (as model for
eco-tourism in mangrove areas)
4.6. Promote regular clean-up activities in
the mudflat areas with the communities
and LGUs
5. a. Review and reconcile existing laws and 2005 onwards
ordinances on the following:
- conversion of mangroves and mudflats into
fishponds and shrimp ponds
- reclamation, dredging and dumping
activities in mangrove and mudflat areas
- cutting of mangroves and filling in of
mudflat areas for resettlement, tourism,
industrial and commercial areas
- unify all municipal fisheries ordinances
5. b. Enforce the laws and ordinances.
6. Monitor progress of the Action Plan for 2006 onwards
mangrove and mudflat rehabilitation and
management
7. Conduct rapid assessment of the entire stretch 2006
of shorelines along Manila Bay, and review
current activities/structures, related policies,
regulations and permitting system, and
proposed plans, programs and projects to be
implemented along the foreshore areas.
8. Prepare masterplan for the development of 2006 – 2007
foreshore areas in accordance with the
integrated land-and sea-use plan and the
integrated watershed and coastal area
management framework, including:
- appropriate methods for the restoration of
damaged beaches/shores, and mitigation of
coastal erosion;
- rehabilitation and protection of mangroves,
which serve as natural barriers to shoreline
updrift and pro-gradation; and,
- Action plan for the Manila Bay Region
prepared by the stakeholders
9. a. Issue moratorium on: 2006
- mining/quarrying of sand from rivers
- reclamation of shallow coastal waters to
build housing and tourist establishments
9.b. Enforce laws on:

- mining/quarrying of sand from beaches
- dumping of garbage, sludge and dredged
materials along beaches/shores
10. Implement programs/projects on beach 2006 onwards
nourishment/ stabilization and mitigation
measures to address coastal erosion.
(to be coordinated with implementation of the
Integrated Forestry Development and
Management Plan, the restoration and
protection activities for mangroves and
mudflats).
11. Implement the Eco-watch and Blue Flag system 2006 onwards
in the Manila Bay area to monitor beach and
coastal water quality, and to provide
incentives for beach protection.
12. Develop and issue guidelines and standards for 2006
coastal road construction, and enhancement of
scenic view along the coasts.
• Success Criteria: Rehabilitation and management

plan for mangroves and mudflats developed and
implemented; Master plan for foreshore areas in
accordance with the integrated land-and-sea use plan
and the integrated watershed and coastal management
framework developed; Abandoned fishponds and
mudflats reverted and restored to mangroves; Areas
reforested and managed through community-based
approach; Environment friendly livelihood programs
provided; Model mangrove and bird sanctuary
established; Cases on illegal activities utilizing
mangroves and mudflats filed and prosecuted; Erosion
mitigation programs/projects implemented; Beach
nourishment/stabilization programs implemented; and
Eco-watch/Blue flag system in place
• Total Budgetary Requirement : P 5.6 M

Lead Agency: DENR-FMB, DA-BFAR, PRA, and DPWH
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: NAMRIA,
MGB, Phil. Coast Guard, PPA, HUDCC, HLURB, MMDA,
DOE, NPC, DA-BFAR, DA-BSWM, NGOs, Pos, FMB, LLDA,
DOST-PCMARD, LGUs, DILG, DENR-CMMO, PAWB, DOT-
PTA, NCIP, PNP, , PCG, Navy, Private sector,
communities affected, civic organizations, cooperatives,
DTI, TLRC, DepEd (Alternative Learning System), rural
banks, hotel, resort and restaurant owners and
operators, coastal industries, UP College of Engineering
Objective 3 - Increase by “80%” the forest cover in the

entire Manila Bay watershed area by 2015.
1. Update maps on watershed 2006
boundaries/characteristics in Manila Bay
region, and the Manila Bay IIMS
2. Identify and assess the implementation of 2006
various national and local programs/projects/
activities related to forest management
policies and forest restoration/rehabilitation
programs
3. Develop Integrated Forestry Development and 2006-2007
Management Plan (IFDMP) for the Manila Bay
region
4. Conduct consultation/ workshop on the 2006-2007
finalization of Integrated Forestry Development
and Management Plan (IFDMP)
5. Implement the IFDMP 2007-
5.1. Reforest open and denuded areas and onwards
protect forest resources through
appropriate arrangements, e.g.,
Community-based Forest Management
(CBFM), Industrial Forest Management
Agreements (IFMA), Socialized Industrial
Forest Management Agreements (SIFMA)
5.2. Undertake appropriate riverbank
stabilization projects
5.3. Package investment opportunities for
CBFM projects
5.4. Monitor and implement forest land use
(mapping of forest and non-forest
boundaries, ground survey, demarcation,
etc.)
5.5. Grant appropriate security of tenure to
upland dwellers
5.6. Provide technical assistance to the
private sector and NGOs in the
establishment of industrial forest
plantations
5.7. Apply appropriate economic instruments
to capture resource rents
5.8. Provide alternative livelihood programs/
projects
5.9. Establish eco-tourism programs
5.10. Undertake intensified forest protection
campaign on forest fires and illegal
logging.
6. Enforce laws, regulations, and ordinances on 2006
illegal logging within the Manila Bay region. Onwards
• Success Criteria: Open/denuded areas rehabilitated

and reforested; Kilometers of riverbanks stabilized and
rehabilitated; number of tenurial rights issued;
Investment opportunities and CBFM projects packaged;
number of livelihood programs implemented; eco-
tourism sites/projects established; Illegal loggers
apprehended; Forest products, equipment and
conveyances confiscated; and cases filed in court and
resolved/decided
• Total Budgetary Requirement : P539.50 M
Lead: LGUs, City Government, POs, NGOs and DENR
(NCR, Regions 3 & 4A)
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: DENR,
NAMRIA, NWRB, LGUs, DA-BSWM, DPWH, MGB,
PHIVOLCS, HLURB, DA, Academe, DILG, NEDA, DTI, ,
NGOs, POs, , DOT, DPWH, NIA, Private Sectors, PNP,
NCIP, Media, Office of the President, PNP, Judiciary,
IBP-Environmental Ombudsman, and MMDA
Objective 4 - Formulate and implement a restoration

and maintenance program for important
cultural, historical, religious and architectural
landmarks and archeological and unique
geological sites within the Manila Bay Region
by 2010.
1. Conduct inventory and assessment of all 2006-2007
cultural, historical, architectural, religious
and archeological sites.
2. Conduct study on carrying capacities and 2006-2007
appropriate management approaches for
important cultural, historical, religious,
archeological, architectural and unique
geological sites, including criteria and
guidelines for preservation/ rehabilitation/
restoration
3. Develop management plan to restore and 2006-2007
maintain important cultural, historical,
religious, archeological and unique geological
sites, including:
- legal and financial mechanisms
- monitoring and enforcement system
4. Restore/rehabilitate/preserve cultural, 2006-
historical, religious, archeological, onwards
architectural, and unique geological sites, in
accordance with the criteria and guidelines
5. Include the criteria/guidelines for 2006
preservation/ rehabilitation/ restoration of
important cultural, historical, religious,
archeological, architectural and unique
geological sites in the Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) criteria for evaluation of
development projects
6. Formulate and implement restoration and 2006-
maintenance program to ensure the onwards
preservation of important cultural, historical,
religious, archeological, architectural and
unique geological sites, including the
establishment of:
- tourism guidelines using information on
carrying capacities of prioritized sites
- users fee schemes & enforcement system
- standards and certification program
7. Incorporate the zoning, protection, 2006 –
restoration/rehabilitation and maintenance of onwards
cultural, historical, religious and architectural
landmarks and archeological and unique
geological sites into local and national
development plans, and land-use plans
(CLUPs)
• Success Criteria: Management Plan for the

restoration and maintenance of important cultural,
historical, religious, archeological and unique geological
sites developed; restoration and maintenance programs
formulated and implemented; preserved sites
restored/rehabilitated; and tourism guidelines using
information on carrying capacity of prioritized sites,
user fee schemes and enforcement system, and standard
and certification program
• Total Budgetary Requirement: P226.80 M
Lead Agency; NCCA, National Museum, DOT, HLURB & LGUs
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: DENR-EMB, NHI,
Academe, DOST, DENR, NEDA, DILG, MMDA, NGOs, POs,
National Museum, LLDA, NCCA
Objective 5 - Increase the productivity of fishery
resources within the Manila Bay Region to
attain the maximum sustainable yield (MSY)
by 2020.
1. a. Conduct study on fish stock trends, diversity of 2006
pelagic, demersal and fresh water fish and
other ecologically important species, and
determine feasible, socially accepted resource
management intervention
1.b Conduct study on maximum sustainable yield
(MSY) and maximum economic yield (MEY) for
pelagic, demersal and fresh water fish in
Manila Bay Region, and the open and closed
seasons and areas for harvesting commercially
and ecologically important species
1.c. Conduct study on the trends of fish kills due to
red tide and determine biotoxicity for
sediments, fish and shellfishes
2. Conduct socio-economic survey of the coastal 2006
population- including fisherfolk, current fish
catch, fishing effort
3. Determine and evaluate appropriate 2006
regulatory/legal and economic instruments
(moratorium on commercial fisheries,
open/close season for fishing, licensing and
permitting system) in Manila Bay Region
4. Develop integrated plan for sustainable fisheries 2006-2007
in Manila Bay region, consistent with the
Fisheries Code
Include but not limited to:
- Integrated Coastal Management (ICM)
program
- sustainable fishing methods and practices
- appropriate policy instruments
- fishing areas/zones
- fish sanctuaries; no-catch zones
- open and closed seasons and areas for
commercially and ecologically important
species
- alternative livelihood programs and support
services
- institutional arrangements
- infrastructure system
- detailed work and financial plan
- non-intro of exotic, alien or destructive
species
- reduction of population of exotic species
detrimental to indigenous aquatic species
- monitoring of fishery resources and activities
5. Implement the integrated plan for sustainable 2008-onwards

fisheries (for entire bay and each region)
5.1. Establish fishing areas and fish sanctuaries
(in accordance with the integrated land-
and sea-use plan/zoning scheme)
5.2. Implement the designated closed season
for harvesting commercially and
ecologically important species and
designated closed areas for identified
migration routes of commercially and
ecologically important fish species.
5.3. Implement existing laws and policies on
commercial fishing, trawling, and other
illegal fishing methods in Manila Bay.
5.4. Provide communities with appropriate
alternative livelihood programs and
support services (e.g., mussel culture,
seaweeds farming, mudcrab fattening,
microfinance, etc.).
5.5. Construct/rehabilitate fish ports with fish
storage and other necessary facilities and
market road network.
5.6. Allocate and construct berthing areas for
artisanal fishers.
5.7. Institutionalize the IEMP, specifically the
monitoring system for fishery resources
and fishing effort in the Manila Bay region.
5.8. Implement Fishery Code RA 8850.
6. Establish permitting and licensing system for 2006-2007
municipal fishing in Manila Bay Region, and track
the number of fisherfolks and fishing effort.
• Success Criteria: Integrated Plan for sustainable

fisheries developed and implemented; resolution and
ordinances (moratorium on commercial fisheries, illegal
fishing gears, boats, and fish corral operations;
designated open/close seasons; fish sanctuaries) passed;
number of fish sanctuaries established; violators
apprehended/penalized; fish ports with fish storage and
other necessary facilities constructed; Kilometers of fish
port/farm-to-market roads constructed/ rehabilitated;
number of berthing areas for artisanal fishers established;
and permitting and licensing system for municipal fishing
established
• Total Budgetary Requirement: P125 M
Lead Agency: DA-BFAR LGUs, LLDA
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: DOST-
PCMARD, NFRDI, DENR, EMB, LLDA, NGOs, Pos, LGUs,
DILG, FARMCs, DPWH, PRA, PPA, Private Sector, PCG
Objective 6 - Achieve sustainable and ecologically-

sound aquaculture and mariculture
production in Manila Bay Region by 2015.
1. Conduct study on carrying capacity for 2006-2008
aquaculture and mariculture in Manila Bay
region
2. Conduct inventory of owners and operators 2006-2007
(both with permits and without permits) and
assessment of the aquaculture and mariculture
farms/industries in Manila Bay relative to its
carrying capacity and net socio-economic
benefits
3. Review and assess appropriate policy 2006-2008
instruments and develop guidelines, aquaculture
and mariculture standards, and regulations
concerning implementation, monitoring and
enforcement of:
- users fee, quota system and other
economic instruments
- appropriate technology, methods,
practices, feeds (type and application
methods) and specifications for the
pens/cages/ponds (e.g., size of mesh,
distance of poles, etc.)
4. Based on the integrated land- and sea-use plan, 2007-2015
delineate areas for aquaculture and
mariculture, and establish quota system in
accordance with the carrying capacity.
5. Require owners and operators to apply 2006 onwards
appropriate aquaculture and mariculture
methods and practices
6. Revoke permits of aquaculture and mariculture 2006-
farms in areas that are not designated for onwards
aquaculture and mariculture production, and
remove all illegal pens/cages/ponds in Manila
Bay and Laguna de Bay.
7. Restore production of windowpane oyster and 2006-
seaweeds (as alternative livelihood) in onwards
appropriate sites with appropriate LGUs, POs,
NGOs, private sector and donor agencies
• Success Criteria: Zoning system for aquaculture

and mariculture areas in place; areas for aquaculture
and mariculture delineated; quota system for
aquaculture and mariculture production established;
aquaculture and mariculture farm permits not in
designated areas revoked; Illegal pens/cages/ponds
removed; and Production of window pane oysters and
seaweeds as alternative livelihood restored
• Total Budgetary Requirement: P 6.75 M
Lead: DA-BFAR, LGUs & DOST-PCMARD
Cooperating agencies/Institutions/Partners: DENR,
DOST-PCMARD, NFRDI, LLDA, Academe, LGUs, DILG,
HLURB, DOST, DENR, private sector, NGOs, Pos
Objective 7 - Increase coverage of water supply

distribution system by 50% in areas with
unsustainable groundwater extraction to
protect aquifers from contamination and salt-
water intrusion by 2015.
1. Conduct study/collate/update information on: 2007-2008
a. the incidence of salt-water intrusion and
land subsidence around Manila Bay
b. extent of groundwater use (profile of users,
volume and rate of extraction)
c. current state of the aquifers
d. existing water supply from surface water
and groundwater
e. current and projected water demand by
sector and location
f. potential surface water sources
g. priority municipalities/cities
h. contamination due to leachate from
dumpsites, gasoline stations, etc.
i. review of permitting system and fee system
for groundwater users
j. abandoned deepwells
k. technologies related to recharging of
aquifers
2. Conduct feasibility studies and develop 2006-2007
investment plan to expand coverage and supply
of surface water to coastal areas, areas outside
of the central distribution system of MWSS, and
other water districts.
3. Develop groundwater management plan, 2006
including the establishment of time-bound
targets to reduce groundwater extraction and
allow the recovery of aquifers, conservation
(ERs) and other demand-side management
measures
4. Construct water supply facilities (from surface 2007 onwards
water; Level III service) in coastal areas, areas
outside of the central distribution system of
MWSS, and other water districts with critical
water requirements and salt-water intrusion
problems.
5. Construct/rehabilitate irrigation systems and 2007 onwards
rehabilitate multi-purpose water reservoirs to
increase water availability for agricultural and
municipal use, including programs to mitigate
erosion, siltation and sedimentation to prolong
lifespan of water reservoirs
6. Develop and issue guidelines and standards on 2006-2008
water use reduction technologies and processes,
water recycling, groundwater extraction, and
post-closure of abandoned wells.
7. Establish appropriate water pricing system to 2006-onwards
reflect full cost of groundwater use, surface
water impoundment, treatment and
distribution, and wastewater discharges.
8. Establish monitoring and evaluation system for 2006 onwards
groundwater extraction, salt-water intrusion,
land subsidence, and contamination of
groundwater.
- Collaboration with the National Water
Information Network (NWIN) and Manila Bay
Information Network (MBIN)
• Success Criteria: Groundwater management plan

developed; groundwater extraction reduced; Water
supply system established; Irrigation systems
rehabilitated/constructed; Water reservoir
rehabilitated; siltation/erosion mitigation projects
implemented; and water pricing system established;
• Total Budgetary Requirement: P 93.25 M
Lead: NWRB & DENR Concessionaires, LWUA and Water
Districts, NIA, LWUA, and MWSS, DENR-EMB LWUA
Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: EMB, LLDA,
DOST-PNRI, MGB, DA, NIA, DOE, NPC, MWSS,
concessionaires, LWUA and Water Districts, LGUs, DOT,
golf course owners, industries, DOH, DA, DTI-BOI, NWRB,
DENR, DPWH, MWSS, MMDA, Cooperatives
4.0 Financing the Operational Plan for Manila Bay Coastal

Strategy (OPMBS)
The OPMBCS requires a financial plan and strategy. The plan consists of
proposed budgetary requirements/estimated financial costs, possible
funding sources, and list of concerned agencies and partners.
The proposed budgetary requirements have included the funds allotted to

some activities that are already existing and being carried out by concerned
agencies as part of their mandate and approved PPAs.
4.1 Financing Requirements

The estimated financial requirements for OPMBCS identified
activities are based on the figures derived from the estimation
methodology adopted by the existing projects or previous
projects as follows:
a) Fixed
i. Capital
ii. Building,
iii. structures, equipment
iv. Quasi-fixed: wages, salaries
v. Etc.
b) Variable
i. Operating and maintenance cost

ii. Acquisition of new technology and services
iii. Interest payments
The total financial requirements of the OPMBCS activities for

short, medium and long-term are posted as follows:
4.1.1 Partnerships and Governance
For 2006-2010: PhP 149.95

• Capital : P 51.5 M
• Non-Capital: PhP 98.45 M
For 2011- 2015: PhP 14 M
• Capital: -
• Non-Capital: PhP 14 M
For 2016-2025: PhP 28.95 M
• Capital : -
4.1.2 Water Pollution
For 2006-2010: PhP 6.7 B
• Capital : PhP 6 B
• Non-Capital: PhP .7 B
For 2011- 2015: PhP 1.8 B
• Capital: PhP 1.8 B

• Non-Capital: P 7.5 M
For 2016-2025: PhP 95 M
• Capital: PhP 80.0 M

4.1.3 Overexploitation of Resources and Degradation of

Habitats and Historical, Cultural, Religious,
Archeological and Unique Geological Site
For 2006-2010: PhP 601.05 M
• Capital: PhP 262 M

For 2011- 2015: PhP 395.25 M
• Capital: PhP 20 M
For 2016-2025: PhP 70 M
• Capital : PhP 20 M
• Non-Capital: P 50 M
4.2 Funding Sources

In the selection of the financial strategy, the following factors
were considered:
• The strategy used to solve existing environmental

problems and prevent future potential problems;
• The choice of instrument: use of market and non-market
solutions, or a combination of both to achieve efficient
outcomes; and
• The partners in development – private sector

participation, concerned citizens, non-government
groups, international conservation groups, etc.
The OPMBCS recognizes that government has limited funds to finance

its development programs. In this regard, there is a need to come-up
with an effective and efficient financing program that will leverage
investment in environmental infrastructures and services, protection
of habitats, resources, and historical, cultural, religious,
archeological and unique geological sites.
Thus, the OPMBCS is developed based on the existing mechanisms and

other innovative approaches.
A mixture of market-based and non-market instruments is considered

to be adopted to mobilize funds to support the implementation of the
OPMBCS activities. Market-based instruments take the forms of
incentives for companies to increase environmental investments.
These include user charges and polluters fees; incentives for investing
in technology (e.g. waste water treatment).
The non-market based instruments take the form of good

performance of regulatory functions by the national and local
governments which could generate funds as follows:
a) Adoption of a good land use and development plan that

expands and regulate economic activities thereby
increasing real property tax and business taxes
b) GFIs open credit windows for LGUs for Sanitary Landfill and
waste water treatment facilities
c) National government could provide needed capacity

building of LGUs in the implementation of the Plan
d) Inclusion of expenditures of OPMBCS in the operating

budgets of the LGUs, NGAs and in the Priority Development
Allocation Fund (PDAF) of representatives
e) Public-Private Partnership
• Build-On-Operate
• Build-Operate-Transfer
• Joint Ventures Agreements
• Concession Agreement
• Service/Management contracts
• Multi-Stakeholder Partnership
f) Attracting support from financing institutions and donors
through replication of best practices; and
g) Manila Bay Fund - A Manila Bay Fund will be set-up to pool

resources from various National Government Agencies
(NGAs), proceeds from users’ fees, donor
agencies/institutions, among others. The fund will be used
to finance primarily the capacity building programs,
assistance on how to prepare project proposal and access
funds for overall implementation of the OPMNBC’S target
activities.
A summary sheet indicating the list of concerned

agencies/sector/partners, which will act as lead agency in the
implementation of each activity identified in the OPMBCS, is
presented in Table 2. The lead agency does not necessarily mean that
the required budget for an activity will be shouldered by the
identified agency. This only shows that the agency will need/require
fund to be able to implement those activities under its jurisdiction).
5.0 Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Plan
The IEC Plan is one of the components of the OPMBCS. It is here

where the clear message of the Manila Bay Plan is presented to the
various stakeholders to solicit their support and cooperation in the
implementation of various programs/projects/activities supportive of
the OPMBCS. Its over-arching strategy is largely anchored on the
strategies of Social Marketing/Social Mobilization/Alliance Building
and Networking. Appropriate communication strategies and processes
are followed to deliver the message which can initiate awareness,
acceptance, endorsement, adoption, implementation and support by
various stakeholders to OPMBCS different activities.
The Plan hinges on the principal message “Bahagi Ka ng Obra”, which

connotes that every stakeholder is part and parcel to the successful
implementation of the Manila Bay Plan.
It is geared towards the attainment of the following objectives:
1) To create awareness and appreciation of stakeholders on the

OPMBCS goals, objectives an action programs and projects;
2) To promote the OPMBCS for endorsement and adoption of the

various identified stakeholders within the Manila Bay region;
3) To encourage the participation of stakeholders in the

implementation of the OPMBCS; and
4) To encourage stakeholders’ positive attitudes and practices
supportive of the OPMBCS implementation.
The IEC Plan has a general and specific set of activities. General
activity centers on the launching of the OPMBCS, involving all
stakeholders, and specific areas of concern in the Manila Bay area as
well as the long-term Coastal Strategy and the action plans as set
forth in the Operational Plan, set in place appropriate institutional
arrangements, and build strategic partnerships to mobilize resources
for the implementation of the Operational Plan.
The following are among the suggested list of IEC activities:
Creating Awareness
¾ Prepare advocacy materials

¾ Develop radio-TV plugs
¾ Conduct press conferences
¾ Conduct fora, meetings, conferences, dialogues
¾ Conduct eco-tours and site visitation (bird watching, trekking,
camping, etc.)
Endorsement and Adoption
¾ Conduct the Manila Bay Summit

¾ Conduct fora, meetings, dialogues with key stakeholders
¾ Sponsor ‘kapihan’-style fora
¾ Identify and recruit legislators as well as other stakeholders as
champions for OPMBCS advocacy and implementation
Sustaining Awareness and Implementation
¾ Solicit pledges of commitments

¾ Develop/compile/evaluate and present viable project
proposals to funding institutions
¾ Develop and present co-management concepts to stakeholders
¾ Conduct techno-demos for Ecological Solid Waste Management
(ESWM) as well as enterprises options
¾ Sustain the radio-TV plugs
¾ Sustain the development and dissemination of advocacy
materials
¾ Conduct and/or link with special events/activities such as tree
planting, clean-up activities, on-the spot drawing contests,
photo contests, sports events, slogan-making contests, and
other related activities/events
¾ Identify, disseminate and award best practices
¾ Establish partnership with Manila Bay stakeholders and
concerned partners
¾ Sustain the inclusion of special areas of Manila Bay for eco-
tourism related activities
6.0 Monitoring and Evaluation of the OPMBCS
The developed monitoring, evaluation and reporting plan for the
OPMBCS outlines the steps that will be undertaken to ensure that the
project/activity implementation is on track. Monitoring of project’s
intervention is essential to determine whether or not the
project/activity has achieved the specified goals and objectives ore
determine the needs of the project/activity to improve its
implementation.
The areas of monitoring cover the Physical Accomplishments (input-

output), Financial Performance and Field Inspection. Guidelines on
these are described including the source documents, report forms and
flow of reports in the OPMBCS.
The other concern is the evaluation aspect. This pertains to periodic
assessment of the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of
the project in relation to development objectives. The OPMBC
proposes sample monitoring and evaluation sheet for the use of
implementing agency/institutions/other partners.
The proposed monitoring, evaluation and reporting guidelines are

described in this section of the OPMBCS.
OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR THE MANILA BAY COASTAL STRATEGY (OPMBCS) FINAL VERSION
Table 1 LINKING THE ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN TO MBCS AND REFINED RISK ASSESSMENT
MANILA BAY ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN

COASTRAL OVER-EXPLOITATION OF RESOURCES AND
STRATEGY DEGRADATION OF HABITATS AND HISTORICAL,
WATER POLLUTION PARTNERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE
CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS, ARCHEOLOGICAL AND
UNIQUE GEOLOGICAL SITES
Objectives Objectives Objectives
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
PROTECT
Objective 1
Objective 2
MITIGATE
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 3
DEVELOP
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 3
Objective 4
COMMUNICATE
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 3
Objective 4
Objective 5
LEGEND: Direct Link Indirect Link
LINKING THE ISSUES/AREAS OF CONCERN TO THE MANILA BAY COASTAL STRATEGY AND REFINED RISK ASSESSMENT
COASTRAL OVER-EXPLOITATION OF RESOURCES AND
STRATEGY DEGRADATION OF HABITATS AND HISTORICAL,
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIRECT
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 3
Objective 4
ON RESOURCES
Action Plan 1
Action Plan 2
ON HABITATS
Action Plan 1
Action Plan 2
Action Plan 3
Action Plan 4
Action Plan 5
ON SHORELINE
CHANGES
Action Plan 1
Action Plan 2
ON BOTTOM
TOPOGRAPHY
Action Plan 1
Action Plan 2
REFINED RISK OVER-EXPLOITATION OF RESOURCES AND
ASSESSMENT DEGRADATION OF HABITATS AND HISTORICAL,
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON ECOLOGICAL
RISKS
Action Plan 1
Action Plan 2
Action Plan 3
Action Plan 4
Action Plan 5
REFINED RISK OVER-EXPLOITATION OF RESOURCES AND
ASSESSMENT DEGRADATION OF HABITATS AND HISTORICAL,
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON HUMAN HEALTH
RISKS
Action Plan 1
Action Plan 2
Action Plan 3
Action Plan 4
Action Plan 5
Action Plan 6
Action Plan 7
Action Plan 8
Action Plan 9
Action Plan 10
ON HARMFUL
ALGAL BLOOM
Action Plan 1
Action Plan 2
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Table 2: Manila Bay Environmental Management Project

OPMBCS Activities by Lead Agencies
Partnership and Governance

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

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

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

CWTS – Civic Welfare Training Service
Act. 4. Organize and implement activities for school children/youth, e.g., 1.5
-2-
Estimated
Million P)
ecological camps, youth fora, essay writing, drawing/painting contest,
tree planting, coastal and river clean up, slogan and poster contest to
build awareness and mobilize participation for the long-term
management of pollution and the natural/ecological, economic and
social values of Manila Bay region
Act. 5. Conduct Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) and 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System with concerned agencies and sectors
a. Identify the ecosystems, human settlements, and historical,
cultural, religious, architectural, archeological and unique
-6-
Estimated
Million P)
geological sites that are at risk or in hazard-prone areas
b. identify and develop mitigation measures
c. Develop response system
Act. 4. Adopt and implement the contingency plan and response system. 5
Housing and Objective 1 5

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

-7-
Estimated
Million P)
Dagat groups, etc.)
Objective 6 1.5
Act. 1. Conduct inventory and assessment of structures, establishments 0.5
and illegal settlements along coastlines, riverbanks and waterways.
a. removal/relocation of structures and settlers (legal and illegal)
with PNP
Act. 2. Develop investment/financial plan on the: 1
a. development of livelihood programs for relocated settlers, and
b. rehabilitation and protection of important natural, social and
cultural sites along the coastlines, riverbanks and waterways.
Local Objective 6 27.50

Government
Units (LGUs)
Act. 3. Implement a program for the relocation of informal settlers living 25
along the coastlines and waterways to meet the allowable TDLs/
reduction targets.
Act. 4. Develop and issue regulations, standards and guidelines 2.5
concerning buffer setback zoning in beach areas, and allocation of
areas for public recreational use, and building of tourism and port
facilities.
Act. 5. Implement buffer and setback zones along the beach/shores -
This includes the:
• adoption of the action plan and zoning scheme for the beach areas
and foreshore areas
• removal/relocation of structures in the zoned area
• setting up of protected areas/ sanctuaries for shorebirds and nesting
sites of marine turtles
• setting of appropriate berthing areas for artisanal fishing boats and
jetties for coastal tourism establishments and industries
Objective 8 1.95
Act. 5. Mobilize communities (including indigenous peoples, women, and 1.5
other vulnerable sectors) and other stakeholders for data generation,
monitoring, law enforcement, etc.
Act. 6. Develop voluntary agreements (e.g., self-regulation, disclosure, 0.45
etc.) with industries, hospitals, commercial and tourism enterprises
operating in the Manila Bay area
-8-
Estimated
Million P)
Provincial Objective 1 2.5
Planning and
Act. 2. Assess and align existing land-use plans, various development 2.5
Development
plans, programs and projects, and related CRM/ICM efforts at different
Office (PPDOs)
levels of government
Act. 3. Amend CLUP guidelines to include sea/water use and foreshore Budget
uses lodged to
DENR
Water Pollution
Estimated
Million P)
Environment
1. Conduct study to 549
and Natural
(a) identify point sources and determine total discharge loading (TDL)
Resources
of raw sewage and other key parameters from domestic;
(DENR)
(b) Conduct study to determine pollution loadings from fisheries and
aquaculture and from farmlands & livestock industries;
(c) Conduct study to determine pollution loadings from manufacturing
industries and commercial establishments, into the following river
systems:
a. Pampanga River
b. NCR Rivers (Paranaque, Las Pinas, Zapote rivers)
f. Angat Watershed
g. Pasig-Marikina-San Juan (PAMARISAN) River
h. Pasag River (Sasmuan, Masantol, Macabebe, Pampanga)
i. Pasig-Potrero River (Pampanga0
2. Establish time-bound pollution-reduction targets for identified major 2.5
point sources in the identified river systems.
Objective 3 2,340
1. Mandatory registration of: 20
a. all hazardous waste generators
b. importation and use of new chemicals, and update database on
sources, volume of waste generated by type
2. Prepare investment plan for an integrated toxic and hazardous waste 10
(THW) management system (collection, transport, recycling, and
treatment of hazardous waste and proper disposal of treated
hazardous wastes).
- in special economic zones
- in key industrial areas
- healthcare wastes
3. Implement the integrated storage, treatment, and disposal (STD) plan 2,300
-9-
3.a. Construct and operate a THW management facility (including

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

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

Guard (PCG)
1. Identify sea dumping activities (e.g. dredged materials, septage 0.50
sludge, solid waste, toxic & hazardous waste, etc.).
2. Identify companies with dumping permits. 0.50
3. Develop guidelines on alternative land-based disposal sites, treatment Budget
and disposal methods for sewage, industrial sludge, solid waste, and lodged to
contaminated dredged materials. DENR
4. Issue and enforce moratorium on sea dumping 2.50
- formulate implementing rules and regulation (IRR)
- draft and issue A.O.
5. Revoke licenses and permits for sea dumping of sewage, industrial 2.50
sludge, solid waste, and contaminated dredged materials.
Objective 5 0.50
4. Implement guidelines on the following: 0.50
(a) discharges of operational waste from ships
(b) use of harmful paints and anti-fouling chemicals
5. Develop and implement “Port Safety and Environmental Management Budget
System” lodged to
PPA
Objective 6 6.20
1. Finalize and adopt the “Manila Bay Oil Spill Contingency Plan” 0.70
2. Implement the ‘Masterplan for Maritime Safety’ and put in place 2.50
- 10 -
navigational aids and vessel traffic separation (VTS) scheme

3. Pilot test Manila Bay Oil Spill Contingency Plan 0.50
4. Promote ratification of the Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, 2.50
Response and Cooperation (OPRC)
MARINA Objective 5
4. Implement guidelines on the following: Budget
(a) discharges of operational waste from ships lodged to
(b) use of harmful paints and anti-fouling chemicals PCG
Philippine Port Objective 5 154

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

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

facilities (WWTF) in key industrial areas and economic zones
6. Construct sewerage systems and centralized sewage treatment Budget
facilities (CSTF) in priority areas, including subdivisions and housing lodged to
projects, based on the reduction targets monitor the implementation of MWSS
MWSS programs/ concessionaire projects
Objective 2 12,673.5
1. Reconstitute and/or strengthen functional solid waste management 91.50
(SWM) Boards and Brgy. Solid Waste Committees and prepare 10-
year SWM Plan.
2. Develop Investment Plan for SWM systems (collection, transport, 10.0
- 11 -
disposal, segregation, recycling, and composting) in major LGUs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5.1. Reforest open and denuded areas and protect forest resources
through appropriate arrangements, e.g., Community-based
Forest Management (CBFM), Industrial Forest Management
Agreements (IFMA), Socialized Industrial Forest Management
Agreements (SIFMA)
5.2. Undertake appropriate riverbank stabilization projects
5.3. Package investment opportunities for CBFM projects
5.4. Monitor and implement forest land use (mapping of forest and
non-forest boundaries, ground survey, demarcation, etc.)
5.5. Grant appropriate security of tenure to upland dwellers
5.6. Provide technical assistance to the private sector and NGOs in
the establishment of industrial forest plantations
5.7. Apply appropriate economic instruments to capture resource
rents
5.8. Provide alternative livelihood programs/ projects
5.9. Establish eco-tourism programs
5.10. Undertake intensified forest protection campaign on forest fires
and illegal logging.
Act. 6. Enforce laws, regulations, and ordinances on illegal logging within 135
the Manila Bay region.
Objective 4
Act. 5. Include the criteria/guidelines for preservation/ rehabilitation/ Budget
restoration of important cultural, historical, religious, archeological, lodged to
architectural and unique geological sites in the Environmental Impact NCCA
Assessment (EIA) criteria for evaluation of development projects
Objective 7 13.25
Act. 1. Conduct study/collate/update information on: 5
a. the incidence of salt-water intrusion and land subsidence around
Manila Bay
b. extent of groundwater use (profile of users, volume and rate of
extraction)
d. existing water supply from surface water and groundwater
e. current and projected water demand by sector and location
h. contamination due to leachate from dumpsites, gasoline stations,
etc.
i. review of permitting system and fee system for groundwater users
k. technologies related to recharging of aquifers
Act. 2. Conduct feasibility studies and develop investment plan to expand 5
coverage and supply of surface water to coastal areas, areas outside
of the central distribution system of MWSS, and other water districts.
Act. 3. Develop groundwater management plan, including the 2.5
establishment of time-bound targets to reduce groundwater extraction
and allow the recovery of aquifers, conservation (ERs) and other
demand-side mgt. measures
Act. 6. Develop and issue guidelines and standards on water use .25
reduction technologies and processes, water recycling, groundwater
extraction, and post-closure of abandoned wells.
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Act. 7. Establish appropriate water pricing system to reflect full cost of .25
groundwater use, surface water impoundment, treatment and
distribution, and wastewater discharges.
Act. 8. Establish monitoring and evaluation system for groundwater 0.25
extraction, salt-water intrusion, land subsidence, and contamination of
groundwater.
- Collaboration with the National Water Information Network (NWIN)

Agriculture –
Act. 1.a. Conduct study on fish stock trends, diversity of pelagic, demersal 1
Bureau of
and fresh water fish and other ecologically important species,
Fisheries and
and determine feasible, socially accepted resource management
Aquatic
intervention.
Resources (DA-
BFAR)
1.b. Conduct study on maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and
maximum economic yield (MEY) for pelagic, demersal and fresh
water fish in Manila Bay Region, and the open and closed
seasons and areas for harvesting commercially and ecologically
important species
1.c Conduct study on the trends of fish kills due to red tide and
determine bioaccumulation of sediments, fish and shellfishes
Act. 2. Conduct socio-economic survey of the coastal population- 1
including fisherfolk, current fish catch, fishing effort
Act. 3. Determine and evaluate appropriate regulatory/legal and economic 0.5
instruments (moratorium on commercial fisheries, open/close season
for fishing, licensing and permitting system) in Manila Bay Region
Act. 4. Develop integrated plan for sustainable fisheries in Manila Bay 2
region, consistent with the Fisheries Code
Include but not limited to:
- Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) program
- sustainable fishing methods and practices
- appropriate policy instruments
- fishing areas/zones
- fish sanctuaries; no-catch zones
- open and closed seasons and areas for commercially and
ecologically important species
- alternative livelihood programs and support services
- institutional arrangements
- infrastructure system
- detailed work and financial plan
- non-intro of exotic, alien or destructive species
- reduction of population of exotic species detrimental to indigenous
aquatic species
monitoring of fishery resources and activities
Act. 5. Implement the integrated plan for sustainable fisheries (for entire 120
bay and each region)
5.1. Establish fishing areas and fish sanctuaries (in accordance with
the integrated land- and sea-use plan/zoning scheme)
5.2. Implement the designated closed season for harvesting
commercially and ecologically important species and designated
closed areas for identified migration routes of commercially and
ecologically important fish species.
5.3. Implement existing laws and policies on commercial fishing,
trawling, and other illegal fishing methods in Manila Bay.
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5.4. Provide communities with appropriate alternative livelihood

programs and support services (e.g., mussel culture, seaweeds
farming, mudcrab fattening, microfinance, etc.).
5.5. Construct/rehabilitate fish ports with fish storage and other
necessary facilities and market road network.
5.6. Allocate and construct berthing areas for artisanal fishers.
5.7. Institutionalize the IEMP, specifically the monitoring system for
fishery resources and fishing effort in the Manila Bay region
5.8. Implement Fishery Code RA 8850
Act. 6. Establish permitting and licensing system for municipal fishing in 0.5
Manila Bay Region, and track the number of fisherfolks and fishing
effort.
Objective 6 6.75
Act. 1. Conduct study on carrying capacity for aquaculture and 2.5
mariculture in Manila Bay region
Act. 2. Conduct inventory of owners and operators (both with permits and 0.5
without permits) and assessment of the aquaculture and mariculture
farms/industries in Manila Bay relative to its carrying capacity
Act. 3. Review and assess appropriate policy instruments and develop .5
guidelines, aquaculture and mariculture standards, and regulations
concerning implementation, monitoring and enforcement of:
− users fee, quota system and other economic instruments
− appropriate technology, methods, practices, feeds (type and
application methods) and specifications for the pens/cages/ponds
(e.g., size of mesh, distance of poles, etc.)
Act. 4. Based on the integrated land- and sea-use plan, delineate areas 1
for aquaculture and mariculture, and establish quota system in
accordance with the carrying capacity.
Act. 5. Require owners and operators to apply appropriate aquaculture 2.25
and mariculture methods and practices
Act. 6. Revoke permits of aquaculture and mariculture farms in areas that
are not designated for aquaculture and mariculture production, and
remove all illegal pens/cages/ponds in Manila Bay and Laguna de Bay
Act. 7. Restore production of windowpane oyster and seaweeds (as
alternative livelihood), in appropriate sites with LGUs, POs, NGOs,
academe, private sector
Department of Objective 2 .25

Public Works
Act. 12. Develop and issue guidelines and standards for coastal road 0.25
and Highways
construction, and enhancement of scenic view along the coasts
(DPWH)
Objective 7
Act. 5 Construct/rehabilitate irrigation systems and rehabilitate multi- Budget
purpose water reservoirs to increase water availability for agricultural lodged to
and municipal use, including programs to mitigate erosion, siltation NIA
and sedimentation to prolong lifespan of water reservoirs
Tourism (DOT)
Act. 6. Formulate and implement restoration and maintenance program to 10
ensure the preservation of important cultural, historical, religious,
archeological, architectural and unique geological sites, including the
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establishment of:
- tourism guidelines using information on carrying capacities of
prioritized sites
- users fee schemes & enforcement system
- standards and certification program
National Objective 4 216.50

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

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

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

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

Act. 4. Based on the integrated land- and sea-use plan, delineate areas Budget
for aquaculture and mariculture, and establish quota system in lodged to
accordance with the carrying capacity. DA-BFAR
Act. 6. Revoke permits of aquaculture and mariculture farms in areas that
are not designated for aquaculture and mariculture production, and
remove all illegal pens/cages/ponds in Manila Bay and Laguna de
Bay.
Concessionaire Objective 7 40
s /Water
Act. 4. Construct water supply facilities (from surface water Level III 40
Districts
service) in coastal areas, areas outside of the central distribution
system of MWSS and other water districts with critical water
requirements and salt-water intrusion problems
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Manila Bay Environmental Management Project (MBEMP)

Bahagi Ka sa Pagbuo ng Obra Maestra!

LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ADCOM Advocacy and Communication

IEMP Integrated Environmental Management Program

NSWMC National Solid Waste Management Commission

THW Toxic and Hazardous Waste

The “Shared Vision” crafted by various stakeholders is stated as:

“Manila Bay – reflective of God’s glory

Below are the priorities of the above-mentioned issues/areas of

Priority Issues/Areas of Concern Reference

In general, these challenges lie in establishing, fostering, creating, and

Opportunities abound in the sustainable development of the bay region for

¾ Restoration and maintenance of appropriate water quality

3.0 Operational Plan

3.1 Scope and Objectives

The Operational Plan transforms the Manila Bay Coastal

• Endorsement of the Operational Plan by national and local

• Adoption of the OPMBCS by the Regional Development

• Mobilization of funds from national agencies and local

The Operational Plan, with short-, medium-, and long-term

1. PARTNERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE 192.90

2. WATER POLLUTION 17,741.20

Estimate Grand Total 19,001.40

• Goals: Promote partnerships and ensure the

• Objective and Activities

Note: Use the following as reference.

• Success Criteria: Approved and implemented

• Total Budgetary Requirements : PhP 43.1 M

Objective 2 - Establish appropriate institutional

• Success Criteria: Operationalized the appropriate

• Total Budgetary Requirements: PhP 2.65 M

Objective 3 - Develop, set-up and operationalize Integrated

for the enumerated major river systems:

• Success Criteria: Integrated coastal management

• Total Budgetary Requirements: PhP 55.75 M

Objective 4 – Create awareness, build capacity and

NSTP – National Service Training Program

• Conduct of Manila Bay Summit

• Success Criteria: Enhanced the awareness level of

• Total Budgetary Requirements: PhP 25.25 M

Cooperating Agencies/Institutions/Partners: DTI, DILG,

Objective 6 - Reduce by 25% the illegal settlements,

• Success Criteria: Operationalized the buffer and

• Total Budgetary Requirement: PhP 29 M

Objective 7 - Develop and implement a Natural Hazards

4. Adopt and implement the contingency plan and 2006 – 2007

• Success Criteria : Established Emergency Quick

• Total Budgetary Requirements: PhP 9.25 M

Objective 8 - Develop and institutionalize a

• Success Criteria: Appropriate monitoring and

3.3.2 Water Pollution

• Goals: Protect the waters in Manila Bay and its

• Objective and Activities

(b) prepare & Implement Investment Plan for

• Success Criteria: Timely report on point sources and

• Total Budgetary Requirements: PhP 2,557.5 M

Objective 2 - Establish integrated solid waste