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Environmental Management Bureau

CY 2010 ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT

I. Executive Summary The Environmental Management Bureau was created under Executive Order No. 192 which provided for the reorganization of the Department of Environment, Energy and Natural Resources and renaming it as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). It was made a line bureau of the Department by virtue of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 or Republic Act No. 8749. It was, thus, mandated to implement the following environmental laws, to wit: 1. RA 9512 (National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008) 2. RA 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004) 3. RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) 4. RA 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999) 5. RA 6969 (Toxic Substances and Hazardous Wastes Control Act of 1990) 6. PD 1586 (Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System of 1978)

Salient Features of the Acts: A. RA 9512

Responsible Agencies shall integrate environmental education in their school curricula at all levels, whether public or private, including baranggay daycare, preschool, non-formal, technical vocational, professional level, indigenous learning and out of school youth courses or program. Under this Act, the DENR shall have the primary responsibility of periodically informing all agencies concerned on current environmental updates, including identifying priority environmental education issues for national action and providing strategic advice on the environmental education activities.

B. RA 9275

Applies to water quality management in all water bodies to protect them from pollution from land-based sources (industries and commercial establishments, agriculture and community/household activities)

C. RA 9003

Institutes measures to promote a more acceptable system which corresponds to the vision of sustainable development. Generally, it aims to merge environmental protection with economic pursuits, recognizing the re-orientation of the community’s view on solid waste, thereby providing schemes for waste minimization, volume reduction, resource recovery utilization and disposal.

D. RA 8749

Provides for a comprehensive air pollution control policy and for other like purposes

Implements a holistic national program of air pollution management Focuses primarily on pollution prevention rather than control Enforces a system of accountability (polluters must pay) Promotes public information and education

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E. RA 6969 Mandates the regulation, restriction, or prohibition of the

importation, manufacture, processing, sale, distribution, use, and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures that present unreasonable risk and/or injury to health and the environment.

Manages chemicals and toxic substances through the Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS), Pre-Manufacture and Pre-Importation Notification, Priority Chemical List (PCL) and Chemical Control Order (CCO)

F. PD 1586

Facilitates the attainment and maintenance of a rational and orderly balance between socio-economic growth and environmental protection

Real value of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process is in the reduction of adverse environmental impact as a result of incremental decision making before a proposed action reaches final decision-making on whether it should be allowed to proceed or not

Aids the proponent /applicant on environmental considerations prior to starting construction works on the project

Aids agencies in considering EIA results in their decision making for their respective permitting systems

The EMB is also tasked to provide research and laboratory services; and

serve as secretariat in the adjudication of pollution cases and to the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC).

Thrusts for the Environment Sector: 1. Improved Air and Water Quality in Metro Manila and other Major Urban

Centers 2. Improved Management of Solid Waste especially in Metro Manila 3. Effective Management of Toxic Substances and Hazardous Wastes 4. Implement the Streamlined Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

System 5. Fast Track Disposition of pending Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB)

Cases 6. Improved Organizational Performance to Respond to Expanded

Mandate of the Bureau Priority Programs for CY 2010:

1. Clean Air Implementation of the “Clean Air Program” with its three (3) components: Bantay Tambutso, Bantay Tsimneya and Bantay Sunog-Basura to improve air quality in MM and other major urban areas (Total Suspended Particulates level). Activities include monitoring of Private Emission Testing Centers’ (PETCs) operations and industries’ compliance to emission standards; operationalization of the 18 airsheds; and, providing assistance to Local Government Units (LGUs) in the implementation of the ban on open burning and identification of areas for greening. Other activities include the Review and Revision of

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Motor Vehicles Emission Standards and Strengthening of Anti-Smoke Belching (ASBU) Campaign.

2. Clean Water

Improvement of water quality (Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Dissolved Oxygen levels) in 19 degraded rivers/coastal water through the Sagip-Ilog Program, including that of the Marilao-Meycauyan-Obando (MMO) River System and close monitoring of the major sources of pollution along MAMASAN, Pasig River and other urban areas. Other important programs include Industrial Ecowatch and Beach Ecowatch which are public disclosure programs to increase compliance to environmental laws; classification and monitoring of Manila Bay and principal rivers; sustaining the water quality of Boracay thru close monitoring of establishments and resorts; and the designation of Water Quality Management Areas (WQMAs) and the preparation of WQMA Action Plans.

3. Fast track EIA Process

The vital role of long-term sustainable environmental management calls for an effective implementation of the EIS System. Activities include shortened Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) processing, online ECC monitoring, Environmentally-Critical Area (ECA) mapping and intensify environmental compliance monitoring thru the use of standardized forms and strengthened joint monitoring with LGUs and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs).

4. Vigilant Promotion of Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Focus of activities is providing technical assistance to LGUs for the closure of open dumpsites and establishment of Material Recovery Facilities and other safe disposal facilities. Improvements in recycling, collection and disposal are deemed important to avoid “garbage crisis” in MM and other urban areas (operationalize the National Ecological Center and all Regional Ecological Centers).

5. Effective Management of Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous wastes Substances Management of industrial chemicals in all aspects of its life cycle from importation, manufacture, transport and disposal in compliance to RA 6969. Inventory and monitoring of industries under CCO, potential Hazardous Wastes Generators (HWGs) and Treatmet, Storage and Disposal (TSD) facilities. Provide Technical Assistance (TA) for hospitals in the efficient disposal of health care wastes. For ozone depleting substances (ODS), phase out and reduction of ODS consumption consistent with the Montreal Protocol Schedule. Capacity building for other NGAs enforcers on implementing RA 6969.

6. Strict Enforcement of Environmental Laws Activities include fast tracking of pending PAB cases, monitoring of temporary ban on aerial spraying within 50 meters from residential areas and natural bodies of water, implementation of the 3-strike policy, especially on the 360 LGUs issued with Notice of Issuance, and Intensive confiscation of illegal chemicals in the Regional Offices.

7. Organizational Development and Sustaining International Standards Sustaining Environmental Management System International Standard, which will serve as a model for industries and other institutions; enhance institutional capability to respond to its expanded

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environmental mandates; and pursue the implementation of the proposed EMB organizational structure in accordance with the Rationalization Program.

8. Focal Point and Competent Authority for Multilateral Environmental Agreements - Basel Convention on the Transboundary Movements of Hazardous

Wastes and their Disposal - Montreal Protocol for the Phase Out of Ozone Depleting

Substances - UN Framework on Climate Change – Kyoto Protocol - Rotterdam Convention Prior Informed Consent - Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

9. Focal Point for Regional Cooperation

- Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia - Acid Deposition Network in East Asia

II. Issues and State of the Bureau’s ENR Air Quality

Air quality in Metro Manila in terms of TSP level is improving but still not

meeting the annual guideline value of 90 microgram per normal cubic meter (ug/Ncm), it is still 44% beyond the standard. For CY 2010, TSP was reduced by 6.25% from 2003 TSP level of 160 ug/Ncm. EDSA- MRT (Pasay Taft) was found to be the most polluted since the monitoring station is located near major road intersection. Congested main roads and major intersections are projected to register further deterioration in air quality unless drastic innovations in the transport system, fuel and additives composition and traffic management are put in place within the next 10 years (2010-2020). On the other hand, out of 32 cities outside MM, 17 are already within guideline value (see Table 1). About 18 million Filipinos are exposed to air pollution with health expenditures and lost income of 7.6 billion/year (WB, 2007).

The transport sector continues to be the number one (1) contributor to the country’s air pollution problem. National Emission Inventory of 2008 conducted by the EMB points to motor vehicles (65%) as the major source of air pollution; followed by stationary/industry sources (21%); and area sources (14%). Similarly, same inventory shows that CO has the biggest pollution load contribution (50%). CO emission is relatively caused by the increasing gasoline-fed vehicles. Motor vehicles are required to pass emission tests prior to registration; however, PETCs have been found to have violated government guidelines. Monitoring of vehicle emission remains to be a challenge to the country, specifically, for the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC). Other pollutants such as SO2, NO2 and NO remain in low concentration. Similarly, lead concentration had dropped after the complete phase out of the substance in gasoline in year 2000. National Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are .241 tons per capita, 55% of this from energy, 29% from agriculture, 7% from industry and 9% from solid waste (2000 estimates). Compliance to the commitments under the Montreal Protocol has substantially reduced the consumption of ozone-depleting substances. In January 2010, total phase out of Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) has been implemented.

A total of 18 airsheds, four (4) of which are geothermal, have already been

designated with their Governing Boards. Implementation of Action Plans varies

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among regions. To some extent, operationalization of airsheds and governing boards are still dependent on the budget releases from the Air Quality Management Fund (AQMF) by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Other fund sources include the LGUs’ Internal Revenue Allotment and Special Vehicle Control Fund of the DOTC.

The DENR, through the EMB, continues to implement Clean Air program with its three components: Bantay Tsimneya (mitigation from industry sources), Bantay Tambutso (mitigation from motor vehicle sources) and Bantay Sunog Basura (mitigation from area sources) Likewise, It has continued to formulate/revise policy guidelines to effectively implement the provisions of the Clean Air Act, which includes the Amended guidelines and Procedures for Monitoring of Accredited Private Emission Testing centers for registration of new/existing motor vehicles; Revised Standards for Motor Vehicles equipped with Compression-Ignition and Spark-Ignition Engines; Revised emission standards for gasoline fed and diesel vehicles; set standards for hydrocarbon emissions from motorcycles and tricycles and reduced the proportion of aromatics in gasoline from 45% to 35% and benzene from 4% to 2% both by volume and sulphur content of automotive diesel fuel to 0.05% by weight. The improved standards and guidelines all contributed to the reduction of TSP in Metro Manila despite the growing number of motor vehicles. For industries, guidelines on the accreditation of Third Party Source Emission Testing were also issued and Guidelines on the requirements for Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems.

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Table 1. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

REGION Station Code

Station Location

Parameter CY 2010

Measured/ Min Max GEOM

Ave. Ann.

GEOM Monitored

NCR 1 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela, Poblacion, Valenzuela City

TSP 118 253 162 150

2 Ateneo University, Manila Observatory Katipunan Road, Loyola Heights,. Quezon City

TSP 46 163 79

3 BFD Compound East Avenue, Central, Quezon City TSP 79 150 105

4 NPO, EDSA, Diliman, Quezon City TSP 71 200 152

5 Marikina Sports Complex, Sumulong Highway, Sto. Niño, Marikina City

TSP 50 157 125

6 DOH Compound, Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz, Manila City

TSP 102 192 132

7 MRT-Taft Avenue Station, EDSA cor. Taft Avenue, Malibay, Pasay City

TSP 164 464 294

8 Mandalutong City Hall, Maycilo Circle, Plainview Mandaluyong City TSP 84 179 138

9 LLDA Shaw Blvd. Capitolio, Pasig City

TSP ND ND ND

10 Makati Bureau of Fire, Ayala Avenue cor. Beundia Street, Bel-Air, Makati City

TSP 129 207 160

CAR Baguio City TSP

ND

Region 1

1 La union TSP 89 178 120 123

2 Pangasinan TSP 67 199 125

Region 2

1 Station: 1/05/10 to 2/8/10 at CENR Carid Station, Regional Gov't Center, Tugegarao and the rest of the quarter is at Cagayan State University, Caritan Campus Compound

TSP 60 219 94

Region 3

1 Mel-VI BLDG. OG-ROAD, CITY of san fernando TSP 77 778 238 274

2 Saluysoy,meycauayan Bulacan TSP 14 190 61

3 Intercity ind'l subd. Wakas,

bocaue,bulacan TSP 128 1288 522

Region 4-A

2 Bolboc, Batangas city TSP 6 64 22 20

3 Perez park capitol site lucena city quezon

TSP 1 36 17

Region 4-B

1 PGENRO, Capitol Site, Calapan City TSP 16 599 177 177

Region 5

1 Legazpi TSP 21 167 48 69.00

2 Iriga TSP 4 190 57

3 Naga TSP 12 261 102

Region 6

1 Lapas TSP 12 186 51 55

2 Jaro TSP 18 259 59

Region 7

1 DENR-7, Greenplains Subd., Banilad, Mandaue City

TSP 31 148 71 72

2 Cornillao Res., Boundary Inuburan & Langtad, Naga TSP 26 261 119

3 CITCOM, N. Bacalso Ave. Cebu City

TSP 4 150 27

Region 8

1 Tacloban city TSP

ND ND

Region 9

1 Zamboanga City Medical Center. Compound, Dr. Evangelista Street Zambianga City Zamboanga del Sur

TSP 84 218 141 143

2 Barangay Sto Niño, San Jose Road, Zamboanga City Zamboanga del Sur

TSP 43 191 113

3 Philippine International Development Incorporated (PHIDCO), Baliwasan Seaside Zamboanga City Zamboanga del Sur

TSP 20 243 174

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Region 10

Macabalan,Cagayan De Oro TSP

ND ND

Region 11

1 Davao Memorial Park, Inc., Mc Arthur Highway, Matina, Davao City TSP 16 77 44 85

2 Quimpo Blvd. Davao City TSP 35 166 83

3 Apolinario Residence, Dacoville Subdivision, Dumoy, Toril, Davao City

TSP 33 115 65

4 Agton St., Toril , Davao City TSP 32 334 150

Region 12

1 Municipal Hall, Tupi, South Cotabato TSP 69 77 73 73

2 City Hall of Koronadal City TSP 71 75 73

3 Municipal Hall of Midsayap TSP 71 74 73

Region 13

1 Butuan City TSP 23 104 49 49

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NOTE: Regions 8: no data due to equipment procurement. Region 10 and CAR : using Telemetry already.

Key challenges:

Fast track the nationwide implementation of Motor Vehicle Inspection System in coordination with the Land Transportation Office (LTO)

Regular monitoring of other harmful pollutants nationwide such as PM10 and PM2.5. Among ASEAN countries, only the Philippines remained to have monitored regularly TSP. Other ASEAN countries have shifted the monitoring to PM10 and other more harmful pollutants. To date, only four (4) major urban areas have continuous monitoring facilities for PM10, namely: Baguio City, Cebu City, Cagayan de Oro City and Iloilo City (currently not operational as the equipment was damaged by flood). PM10 has also been monitored in other key cities.

Continue to promote the development of alternative fuel which is agricultural- based

Designation of attainment and non-attainment areas may take some time due to insufficient monitoring data. Only measurements of TSP is widely gathered, thus, limiting the assessment of airsheds.

Water Quality

Of the 110 water bodies monitored nationwide by the DENR through the EMB,

about 65% (passed the prescribed) are within the water quality criteria for BOD and DO. Out of the 19 priority rivers monitored, five (5) rivers are within BOD standards, eight (8) rivers within DO standards (See Table 2). But of the water bodies meant to be sources of drinking water, only 20% met the criterion for Total Suspended Solids, confirming the effects of sand and gravel quarrying and runoff sediments from forest and agricultural lands. All rivers in Metro Manila still exceed the criteria for DO/BOD. The annual average economic losses from water pollution is 6.7 Billion- medical treatment and loss of income from water-borne diseases (WB, 2007).

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19 Priority Rivers

Table 2

Region Watebody Average BOD (mg/L)

Class 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

III Meycauayan River C 38.2 50.58 119.73 144.07 56.00 35.55 48.95 59.00

Marilao River C 32.3 22.50 41.47 21.92 21.17 11.09 8.21 24.00

Bocaue River C 12.2 8.75 6.40 7.19 8.83 11.84 6.31 11.00

IV-A Imus River C 5.65 7.50 9.47 9.10 10.13 11.09 18.68 12.00

Ylang-ylang River C 24.4 22.50 8.32 8.67 29.79 63.76 126.27 119

IV-B Mogpog River C - - - - - - - -

Calapan River C 4.1 7.32 15.46 5.14 5.88 3.83 5.33 14.00

V Anayan River D - 9.37 2.34 1.46 3.85 2.81 2.91 4.28

Malaguit River C - 5.69 0.74 3.00 2.73 - - 4.00

Panique River C - 4.41 2.64 1.47 1.05 - - -

VI Iloilo River C 2.4 4.29 3.36 2.13 3.64 4.35 6.40 12.00

VII Luyang River C - 2.38 2.04 1.13 2.31 1.36 2.48 4.00

Sapangdaku River C - 1.88 0.86 0.72 0.54 1.14 3.18 6.00

X Cagayan de Oro River A - - 1.26 - 4.00 2.00 1.14 -

CAR Balili River - - 14.75 31.83 23.33 25.36 37.44 7.04 37.00

NCR Marikina River C 18.2 19.30 12.13 15.03 25.43 18.18 - -

San Juan River C 54.8 46.75 33.48 33.40 40.42 44.19 - -

Paranaque River C 42 45.67 29.46 40.96 39.90 38.20 53.31 38.00

Pasig River C 10.7 17.38 24.17 13.55 15.45 20.49 - -

Region Watebody Average DO (mg/L)

Class 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

III Meycauayan River C - 1.23 0.45 0.00 5.05 2.48 4.15 2.61

Marilao River C 0.8 1.79 1.09 0.96 5.39 2.39 4.98 3.55

Bocaue River C 1.9 1.98 2.73 1.94 5.78 4.96 7.92 5.78

IV-A Imus River C 3 5.65 5.18 4.70 5.16 4.13 4.75 5.15

Ylang-ylang River C 4.5 4.11 4.83 5.07 4.47 3.97 4.57 5.13

IV-B Mogpog River C 4.9 5.67 7.15 7.85 7.49 - 8.02 5.89

Calapan River C 3.1 2.31 2.85 2.16 3.86 3.07 2.91 1.60

V Anayan River D - 5.44 5.65 6.67 5.92 6.50 6.28 5.09

Malaguit River C 4.6 4.12 5.75 6.29 6.56 7.43 7.49 6.88

Panique River C 2.7 5.52 5.60 7.85 7.08 6.87 7.37 6.92

VI Iloilo River C 4.2 4.51 4.88 5.30 5.36 4.47 3.91 4.01

VII Luyang River C - 7.88 7.57 7.50 7.86 6.86 4.08 5.75

Sapangdaku River C - 7.56 7.14 7.63 6.84 6.83 4.33 5.13

X Cagayan de Oro River A 8.6 - 8.13 - 8.27 8.13 8.76 8.15

CAR Balili River - 4.6 5.48 4.92 6.89 6.17 4.55 6.72 4.49

NCR Marikina River C 3.1 3.60 3.37 2.17 2.20 2.62 - -

San Juan River C 2.4 2.88 2.69 1.05 1.63 1.85 - -

Paranaque River C 2.5 2.00 1.32 1.62 1.39 1.57 0.36 0.29

Pasig River C 3.1 1.56 2.14 2.50 2.41 3.15 - -

Note: 1) DO WQ Criterion (Standard): > 5mg/L for Class "AA to C" waters

3mg/L for Class "D" waters

2) BOD WQ Criterion (Standard): < 5mg/L for Class "A and B" waters

< 7mg/L for Class "C" waters

10 mg/L for Class "D" waters

3) Priority rivers frequency of sampling: monthly

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A rapid inventory of pollution sources (EMB 2007) revealed that domestic wastes

are a major source of pollution (33%), followed by agriculture, including livestock (29%) and industrial sources (27%). Non point sources of pollution account for 11% of the organic load in water bodies. There are no estimates of the full contribution of solid wastes to water quality degradation. One study in Metro Manila found solid waste to contribute 30% of the total organic BOD loading.

Sewerage coverage is very low. Less than 8% of the household in Metro Manila

is connected to the sewer, while the over-all urban sewerage coverage is measly 4%. The passage of the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 mandated the putting up of sewerage treatment and provision of sanitation facilities in each locality. Thus several cities and even the national government are expediting measures to comply with the mandate of the Act. Government financing for water supply and sanitation is expected to increase. Thru the Manila Third Sewerage Project, about 3.3 Million people in the cities of Quezon, Marikina, Pasig, Mandaluyong and Makati will benefit and improve to 30% its sewerage coverage by the end of 2010.Full coverage of the Manila Water and Sewerage Services area, through a combined sewerage-drainage strategy, however, is still envisioned in 2021. The DENR, thru PAB, has required the water concessioners to expedite construction of sewage and treatment facilities for Metro Manila within five (5) years to comply with the Clean Water Act.

River clean up and river rehabilitation are also spearheaded by the DENR in

priority rivers. The DENR already pursued the clean-up of the MMO rivers guided by the 10-year Action Plan for the rehabilitation of the MMO River System. A quick response system thru the greenline texting was developed for immediate actions on complaints against polluters. Manila Bay is also a serious concern because of the high levels of total and fecal coliform. The DENR, other concerned government agencies and LGUs were issued a continuing mandamus by the Supreme Court to clean, rehabilitate and restore Manila Bay and maintain its water to Class “SB” level fit for swimming, skin diving and other form of contact recreation.

With regards to bathing beaches, 37 out of the 70 priority bathing beaches

monitored are within the fecal coliform criterion for SB waters (See Table 3). Significantly, the coastal waters of Boracay improved since 1997. Between 2003 and 2005, the monitoring stations along the beaches of Boracay Island are within the WQ criterion.

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A number of industries and commercial establishments are still unable to comply

with the effluent standards despite the availability of technology to treat wastewater. In CY 2010 about 5% of the 3,479 monitored industries located in major urban areas nationwide had been found to have violated effluent standards. There are still micro,

Region Water Body

I SMURF RESORT LONG BEACH RESORT MONALIZA RESORT NIPA HUT RESORT (CURRIMAO GREEN)

II VILLA ESPERANZA INN & BEACH RESORT JEROLYNDA'S WHITE BEACH RESORT CAGAYAN HOLIDAY RESORT (SUN CITY) AVALON BEACH RESORT DANAH'S BEACH RESORT BAUA BEACH RESORT

IV-B WHITE BEACH

VII CEBU BEACH CLUB WHITE SANDS PARKER BEACH TAMBULI BEACH RESORT PALMERA BEACH PALM BEACH HADSAN COVE RESORT KONTIKI FORTOFINO RESORT

IX LA APLAYA BONITA BEACH SAN RAMON BEACH PUERTO VILLA BEACH TALISAYAN BEACH

XI SAMAL BEACH RESORT PARADISE ISLAND BEACH RESORT COSTA MARINA BEACH RESORT TIMES BEACH

XII TROPICANA BEACH RESORT WATERGRAN BEACH RESORT MAHARLIKA BEACH RESORT RESORT RAJAH BEACH RESORT DUPALCO BEACH RESORT KAWAS BEACH

XIII DIWATA BEACH RESORT BLUE WATERS BEACH RESORT (JURASSIC) BRGY. CAASINAN BEACH RESORT

Priority bathing beaches monitored - 70 Passed - 37 Failed - 25 Insufficient - 8

Table 3. LIST OF PRIORITY

BATHING BEACHES WHICH WITHIN THE FECAL COLIFORM

CRITERION FOR SB WATERS

CY 2010

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small and medium enterprises which do not invest in facilities to treat their wastewater prior to discharge to water bodies resulting in the degradation of rivers, lakes and marine waters.

Five (5) Water Quality Management Areas, which had been designated through

DENR Administrative Orders, are geared towards the implementation of a comprehensive action plan and are closely working with partners from government, NGOs and LGUs. These are the MMO River System (Region 3), Tigum Aganan Watershed (Region 6), Iloilo-Batiano River System (Region 6), Saranggani Bay (Region 12), and the Silway River (Region 12).

There are several strategies/programs spearheaded by the DENR to improve

water quality. These include massive clean –up of esteros in Metro Manila with MMDA, DPWH and Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission and LGUs; mandatory community service (clean –up of esteros) for polluters; Adopt-an-Estero Program, a public private partnership on the clean- up of esteros and rivers. In addition, a proposal to the DSWD has been submitted on the inclusion of estero clean-up as one of the requirements for the Conditional Cash Transfer Program to the informal settlers along the esteros. Similarly, a project called “Help clean and save waterways” was developed with the Philippine Plastics Industry Association for the retrieval of waste plastics along esteros.

Key Challenges:

Financing and IEC/tax incentives- Huge investments and higher tariff rates will be required to meet the completion of sewerage construction and waste water facilities by the Maynilad Water Services, Inc. and the Manila Water Company, Inc. Government agencies and LGUs must support in terms of sewage treatment plant site availability, drainage maintenance agreements, facilitating appropriate permits and clearances. Massive information campaign is also necessary for the public’s acceptance in mandatory connections and related fees for these services (MWSS 2005).

Intensive IEC program for “Adopt-an-Estero Program” including supporting river rehabilitation programs of private corporations and companies should be implemented. Recognition as environment partners and administrative flexibilities for their excellent environment performance should also be provided to attract more partners in the rehabilitation of our rivers and improvement of our waterways and esteros.

Enabling mechanisms should be put in place for the industries’ and commercial establishments’ self-monitoring of their compliance with relevant provisions of environmental laws.

Operationalization of Water Quality Management Funds under RA 9275. The operationalization of these funds will provide the needed financial resources for activities related to water quality improvement of the current degraded state of our water bodies, particularly those which have been designated as WQMAs.

Establishment of a WQ database system which will facilitate data storage and retrieval of water quality monitoring data as well as processing of discharge permits.

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Waste Disposal and Management Efforts to reduce pollution on land, air and water resources

The DENR, thru the NSWMC, provides technical assistance to LGUs in the

implementation of the ESWM Act. To date, Metro Manila has achieved a waste-reduction rate of 33%. While higher than the reduction of 25 mandated by law, it is still low after almost 10 years of implementation of the law. Nationwide, only 7,938 out of 42,000 Barangays are covered by MRFs or a compliance rate of 18.9%. In Metro Manila, 933 out of 954 Barangays are covered by Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) or 97.8% compliance. Out of the 1,263 dumpsites in the country, 1,172 are still open and controlled dumpsites and only 33 are sanitary landfills or a compliance of 2.6%. In Metro Manila, there exists one (1) Sanitary Landfill (SLF). However, other Metro Manila LGUs dispose their waste in Sanitary Landfills located in Rodriguez, Rizal, and San Pedro, Laguna which may be considered compliant. Categorized ecological disposal system suitable to different amount of solid wastes is being provided to LGUs. Despite this, many LGUs fail to comply. There is, likewise, a need to research and develop less expensive but effective methods of disposal.

A number of programs in the reduction, recycling and proper waste disposal

and treatment contained in the ESWM Act are being implemented by the DENR in collaboration with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), LGUs and NGOs. There are also 15 Regional Ecology centers and one (1) National Ecology Center established as venue for capacity trainings, workshops and exhibits. The implementation of the 3-strike Policy is successful in entailing the active participation of LGUs in the solid waste management programs. 415 LGUs were already issued notices and reprimanded to comply with the ESWM Act, 183 LGUs were given final notices of violation. Failure to do so would mean taking legal action against the erring LGUs in the court.

The DENR, thru the EMB, also regulates the movement and disposal of toxic

chemicals and hazardous wastes in the country. There are already 46,863 existing chemicals in the country in the updated PICCS and 48 toxic chemicals are now included in the PCL for strict monitoring.

The top three hazardous wastes generated are alkali, waste oil and wastes

with cyanide. Based on the export clearances issued by EMB, approximately 40 of those exported are sludge containing copper, silver, etc. There are only 113 TSD facilities nationwide (18 in NCR, 14 in Mindanao, 13 in Visayas, 68 in Luzon). Other urban and industrialized cities have limited capacity to treat hazardous wastes, hence illegal disposal is rampant.

Key Challenges:

Recycling and reuse of material is another MBI worth pursuing. Reducing solid wastes by 10% can save about $7.7 million in solid waste management cost ( ADB, MM Solid Waste Management Study)

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Development of interactive database for tracking chemicals, solid and hazardous wastes management

Conduct of study on alternative technology for the treatment of healthcare wastes

Improvement in Monitoring system especially in the regions

III. Accomplishments: A. Annual Accomplishment Report

1. Elimination of Opportunities for Graft and Corruption

The Bureau has implemented the following activities/programs to ensure transparency in its personnel’s transactions with its clientele in line with the afore-quoted agendum: 1. EMB web site

The Bureau is maintaining a website where the latest issuances/circulars on the different environmental concerns are regularly posted, including all other activities of the Office, as well as an archive for the past issuances. 2. Help Desk Corner

The corner is located at the Air Quality Management Training Center and it is manned everyday by two (2) personnel from the different Divisions of the Bureau. Inquiries are entertained and those that directly concern the Bureau are immediately acted upon. 3. EIA On-line System

This is line with the Department’s efforts for a streamlined implementation of the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System or PD 1586. Project proponents, including the other clientele of the DENR/EMB, get to see the status of their applications on line. The site is always accessible and the application status is regularly updated. Application forms are downloadable, as well as other documents necessary for evaluation and processing of the applications.

The streamlined EIA also shortens the processing time for ECC applications, i.e., 1 (one) day for a Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) through the CNC Automated Processing System; 20 days for a Non-Environmentally Critical Project; and 40 days for Environmentally-Critical Projects (ECPs).

Recent effort includes the issuance of Memorandum Circular No. 2010-14 re Standardization of Requirements and Enhancement of Public Participation in the Streamlined Implementation of the PEIS System. The MC affords the public, concerned LGUs and stakeholders specially, wider participation for an efficient, transparent, systematic and participatory implementation of the System. 4. Publication of IEC materials

The publication of relevant IEC materials for the different programs, projects and activities of the Bureau is done on a continuous basis. In addition to these materials, trainings/workshops and other like activities are also regularly implemented further capacitating our personnel for a more effective and efficient interaction with the public and where the latter, in some cases, also get to be capacitated for them to better carry out their roles in the society/community.

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2. Cleaning the Air

The amount of air pollution is still beyond the guideline value of 90 micrograms per normal cubic meter (ug/ncm) in Metro Manila. Additional four (4) air quality monitoring stations were installed located at EDSA (MRT and National Printing Office), Monumento and MMDA office, to monitor Particulate Matter 10 (PM 10). PM 10 is the microscopic dust particles in the air that affects the lungs. Discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) were initiated for a program that will provide affordable credit for the conversion of existing tricycle engines to electric engines. The savings in fuel will be used to pay for the amortization. Revenues generated from carbon emission that will be prevented through the carbon trading system will be used to repay part of the loan to the ADB. The standards for motor vehicle emissions were made stringent with the issuance of Department Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2010-23 on 07 September 2010, entitled “Revised Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles Equipped with Compression-Ignition and Spark-ignition Engines and of DAO 2010-14 re Revised Emission Limits/Standards for Motorcycles/Tricycles and Mopeds.. Enforcement of air quality standards was also strengthened. Installation of continuous automatic stations will be made in 2011.

3. Cleaning the Water

The water bodies in major urban centers are unfit for human activities. All waterways in Metro Manila do not meet the required Class C water quality criterion based on the amount of oxygen in the water, especially “esteros,” which are clogged with garbage. In view of this, massive clean-up of esteros in Metro Manila was initiated. A coordinated approach on the clean-up of esteros was developed with MMDA, Department of Public Works and Highways, Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission and LGUs. A mandatory community service for polluters to clean esteros was also developed. In line with this, a Joint Memorandum Circular on mandatory community service for polluters was submitted to Department of Interior and Local Government and a DAO on the operationalization of the Imposition of Community Service as penalty to polluters was prepared. A proposal to Department of Social Welfare and Development on the inclusion of estero clean-up as one of the requirements for its Conditional Cash Transfer program to the informal settlers along the esteros was already submitted. “Adopt-an-Estero” Program

A public-private partnership on the clean-up of “esteros” was implemented through the “Adopt-An-Estero Program”. The guidelines of the Program were issued to all DENR Regional Offices. So far, additional six (6) companies have signified interest to adopt an “estero”, namely: Shoe Mart Development Corporation, Hapee Toothpaste, Petron, Lamoiyan Corporation, Nestle Philippines, and the GMA Network. The MOAs for signing are now under process.

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The DENR-EMB has entered into a formal partnership thru a Memorandum of Agreement with the following partner-industries and concerned LGUs for the clean-up of Metro Manila’s waterways:

1. Manila North Tollways Corporation and City Mayors of Quezon and Valenzuela for the adoption of 1 km stretch of the Tullahan River traversing Brgy. Talipapa, Quezon City and Brgy. Ugong, Valenzuela City (September 17, 2010).

2. San Miguel Foundation and the Mayors of Valenzuela City and Malabon City as witnesses for the adoption of 2.7 km stretch of the Tullahan River traversing Brgy. Marulas, Valenzuela and Brgy. Potrero, Malabon (November 25,2010). The MOA aims to develop a comprehensive program intended to

reduce pollution of the Tullahan River thru the Tullahan River Environmental Improvement Program; to determine the necessity of, and to the extent possible, plan for dredging and desilting of selected rivers; introduction of interventions such as phyto-remediation through constructed wetlands, planting of bamboo and other plant species along the river banks, rip-rapping or coco-matting, construction and greening of linear parks.

3. Philippine Mine safety and Environmental Association for the adoption of the Diliman Creek and its tributaries (November 18, 2010). The MOA aims to develop a comprehensive program intended to

reduce pollution at the Diliman Creek and its tributaries; to implement the program in a specific segment of the creek and its tributaries; and implement replication of the relevant activities conducted in the Pilot Site in other portions of the creek

Moreover, the DENR, through the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA), signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Tanduay Distillers Incorporated on 26 November 2010 for the adoption of the Cabuyao River. Furthermore, pursuant to the protection and conservation of the Laguna Lake and its watershed resources, the LLDA organized the Eco-Industrial Exchange Network (Eco-Index), an organization consisting of the eight (8) largest Industrial estates and Parks in the Laguna de Bay region. LLDA and Eco-Index, under a

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formal cooperation agreement, jointly implement initiatives that promote sound waste management practices among the locators of these industrial estates. To reduce solid wastes along waterways, the Philippine Plastics Industry Association was required to develop a program for the retrieval, collection and recycling of plastics. The industry will assign one company per estero to retrieve plastics. Plastics in dumpsites will also be retrieved. Initially, a project called “Help Clean and Save our Waterways” was developed with the Association for the retrieval of waste plastics in esteros along NIA Road and Anaran Creek.

Likewise, the “Reusable Bag Campaign for Greener Environment” was launched with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with Earth Day Philippines (EDNP), the Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association, the Philippine Retailers Association and some of the country’s major malls and supermarkets.

Further, the clean-up of one of the dirtiest river systems in the world, the MMO River System, was vigorously pursued. The 10-Year Action Plan for its rehabilitation was approved by the concerned LGUs and national agencies.

4. Ensuring Compliance with Environmental Regulations 4.1 Strengthening of Environmental Management and Imposition of

Penalties for Polluters The PAB pursued the filing of case against MWSS, Manila Water and Maynilad for failure to construct the appropriate sewerage and waste treatment facilities for Metro Manila, within five (5) years as provided in the Clean Water Act. The case is pending with the Court of Appeals. The accumulated penalties imposed by the PAB in May 07, 2009 of P200,000/day amounts to P114,600,000 as of 30 November 2010. Recently, pollution fines were imposed on First Philippine Industrial Corporation amounting to P24.2 M. Further, the PAB has also acted upon 284 pollution cases in 2010; issued 45 Orders/Resolutions and monitored 79 firms in relation thereto. About 17 PAB cases were also reactivated. A total of 4,183 ECCs were issued and 6,533 CNC applications were approved with a projected employment for 180,451 Filipinos. The investment projected to have been generated from these approved ECCs amounted to Php531,068,488,783.81 Billions. 839 firms were issued Notice of Violation (NOVs) for operating without an ECC; whereas, 1,081 NOVs were issued to ECP/ECA projects for violation of their ECC conditions. Industry mapping of ECA projects yielded a number of 2,465 mapped projects with ECCs. Under the Bantay Tsimneya Program, of the 6,743 firms monitored nationwide, 293 were issued with NOVs. Around 2,290 new applications for Permit to Operate were approved in 2010; 7,900 were for renewal. 242 NOVs were issued out of the 864 firms surveyed.

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The re-energized ASBU netted a total of 6,115 apprehended vehicles with only 1,136 (19%) passed the emission standards. A total of 442 Private Emission Testing Centers were monitored for the period. A total of 3,918 Wastewater Discharge Permits (700 new and 3,218 renewal) were issued under the Clean Water program. 712 industries were surveyed and of these, 318 were issued with NOVs for violation of RA 9275. NOVs were also served to 189 firms out of the 3,479 monitored. For the Beachwatch Program, 70 beaches nationwide were monitored; whereas, 206 industries were rated under the Industrial Ecowatch Program. 12 WQMAs nationwide were identified in 2010. A total of 205 establishments were validated under the Industrial Ecowatch Program wherein 185 establishments were rated: 84 or 45% of which were positively rated and 101 or 55% were negatively rated. There were 23 sectors rated wherein three (3) sectors have the most number of establishments, as such: a) Beverage Manufacturing – 36 establishments; b) Food Processing – 33 establishments; and, Sugar Mills and Refineries – 23 establishments. Of the 36 beverage manufacturing establishments, 27 or 75% obtained positive ratings; 18 or 54% compliance for the food processing establishments; and (6) six or 22% of the sugar mills and refineries performed satisfactorily. Under the Toxic Substances and Waste Management Program, 351 PICCs Certification were issued and 563 applications approved for Small Quantity Importation Clearance. There were 183 registration certificates/CCO certificates issued for asbestos, cyanide, mercury, ODS and PCBs and 191 importation clearances for the same except for PCBs, which was non-PCB for the importation clearance. Of the 134 industrial importers, manufacturers, distributors/dealers, users and waste service providers, 48 firms were issued with NOVs. For the Hazardous Wastes Management program, 121 were issued NOVs out of the 536 HWGs surveyed; 50 NOVs out of 1070 HWGs monitored, and 50 TSD facilities issued with NOVs out of the 133 facilities monitored. NOVs were usually issued for violation of the certificates/registration conditions. The Research and Development and Laboratory Services had conducted analysis of 14,660 environmental samples with 51,035 determinations for the environmental monitoring programs of the DENR and the EMB. 46 laboratories were assessed/evaluated, eight (8) laboratories were issued Certificates as DENR Recognized Environmental Laboratories and two (2) Proficiency Testing exercises were conducted in 2010. In line with the 3-Strike Policy under RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, the NSWMC issued Final Notices to 415 LGUs nationwide for their continued use of open dump sites (see Table 4). Only 189 LGUs responded to the notice. LGUs that failed to respond will be issued Notices to Sue.

Table 4 ESWM Facilities

Region Open Dumpsites

Controlled Dumpsites

Sanitary Landfill

SLF with ECC (undergoing construction)

Final Notice

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1 74 37 2 5 16

2 33 26 2 16 12

3 92 17 5 3 97

4A 53 59 7 3 72

4B 44 22 2 1 3

5 74 7 0 1 3

6 97 18 3 4 54

7 116 50 6 1 31

8 69 11 1 7 3

9 29 27 0 0 21

10 36 40 0 1 39

11 1 27 0 1 2

12 14 32 2 1 5

13 43 7 0 2 12

CAR 15 0 1 2 0

NCR 0 0 1 0 0

ARMM 0 0 1 0 0

TOTAL 790 382 33 48 415

Feedback mechanisms were developed to enhance stakeholders participation in governance. A Quick Response System was established for immediate actions on complaints against polluters of MMO River System which is considered one of the dirtiest in the world. Thus far, all complaints received were acted upon with dispatch. An agreement with the EDNP, a non-government organization was signed to implement a campaign to make EDSA a “Linis Hangin” zone through a coordinated enforcement effort to remove smoke belchers and a compliance assistance program for vehicle owners and drivers. Included in the program is a pollution-reporting system whereby picture can be taken of a smoke belcher and sent to DENR and LTO. The vehicle can then be traced for testing and apprehension. 5. Intensification of the Environmental Information and Education

Campaign for the various mandates of the Bureau

Several activities were initiated in support of RA 9512 and the implementation of the UNDESD and the NEEAP for Sustainable Development which include the creation of an Inter-Agency Committee on Environmental Education that implements the Road Map of Implementation of Republic Act 9512.

In coordination with the Department of Education, Commission on Higher

Education and other academic institutions, the following activities were, likewise, implemented: launching of the 2011 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools in partnership with SMART; conduct of a Kamp Kalikasan in partnership with Holcim and AECOM; a junk art encounter for the disabled with the VSA Arts; an exhibit at the Manila Ocean Park with the China Oceanic Philippines; and, an annual Senior Educators’ Assembly in Environmental Protection with the theme on climate change with the PATLEPAM and UNDP.

In terms of partnership with other sectors, the Bureau conducted the 3rd

ASEAN-Plus-Three Leadership Programme on Sustainable Production and Consumption Conference together with the ASEAN Secretariat and the ASEAN

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Centre for Biodiversity. The Recognition Awards for Eco-friendly Government Offices was also launched.

Publication of IEC materials was regularly made in order to continuously inform/update the public on the various environmental laws being implemented by the Bureau. Among the materials printed in 2010 were the 2009 National Air Quality Status Report, fact sheet on Climate Change entitled “Ano ang Maari Nating Gawin Tungkol sa Climate Change” and an EMB instructional calendar. Several lectures in various schools, offices, communities to help promote environmental education and concerns on air, water, toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes management were also conducted.

B. Policies/Program Initiatives A. Air Quality

1. Strengthened regulatory parameters for clean air:

1.1. Increased the standards for motor vehicle emissions by issuance of

DAO No. 2010-23, dated 07 September 2010, entitled “Revised Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles Equipped with Compression-Ignition and Spark-ignition Engines.

1.2. Published DAO on Revised Emission Limits/Standards for

Motorcycle/Tricycles and Mopeds (DAO 2010-24) 1.3. Finalized Revised DAO on Third Party Accreditation 1.4. Finalized DAOs on Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emission Mass Rates

Standards (MERS) for Sintering Process and Sulfur Dioxide Emission Mass Rate Standard (SO2 MERS)

1.5. Draft DAOs on Emission Averaging/Trading; Correction Factor for Industries; Emission Fee Charge and Incineration Policy

1.6. Installed additional four (4) air quality monitoring stations located at EDSA (MRT and National Printing Office), Monumento and MMDA

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office, to monitor Particulate Matter 10 (PM 10). PM 10 is the microscopic dust particles in the air that affects the lungs.

2. Strengthened enforcement of air quality standards:

2.1. Submitted proposal to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for

the issuance of a Joint DENR-Department of Transportation and Communications and DTI order providing for guidelines on stiffer penalties for non-appearance in emission testing for motor vehicles. The guidelines include joint liability of PETCs and vehicles owners and permanent closure of erring PETCs.

2.2. Conducted several meetings with the LTO on a more efficient and

effective process for emission testing.

2.3. Signed an agreement with the EDNP to implement a campaign to make EDSA a “Linis Hangin” zone through a coordinated enforcement effort to remove smoke belchers and a compliance assistance program for vehicle owners and drivers. Included in the program is a pollution-reporting system whereby picture can be taken of a smoke belcher and sent to DENR and LTO. The vehicle can then be traced for testing and apprehension.

2.4 Signed two (2) inter-agency Memorandum of Agreement:

1. Establishment of a Motor Vehicle Emission Reduction Strategy Plan -Identified strategies include the shift to environment-friendly fuel types; reduction in fuel sulfur content; introduction of vehicle emissions control strategy; implementation of vehicle inspection and maintenance program; implementation of improved traffic management plans; establishment of ambient air quality monitoring network; among others.

2. Text Brigade Program -Aims to encourage the public to report smoke-belching vehicles and corrupt anti-smoke belching law enforcers in NCR via SMS, MMS, photos and videos. -Establishment of a compliance assistance component for priority sectors or types of vehicles to ensure that apprehended vehicles are repaired by DTI-accredited repair shops.

2.4. Initiated discussions with the ADB for a program that will provide

affordable credit for the conversion of existing tricycle engines to electric engines. The savings in fuel will be used to pay for the amortization. Revenues generated from carbon emission that will be prevented through the carbon trading system will be used to repay part of the loan to the ADB.

2.2. Intensified enforcement on mobile sources, which account for 80%

of the pollution, instill discipline and improve compliance with emission testing.

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B. Water Quality

1. Draft Water Quality Guidelines and Effluent Standards 2. Draft Revised Guidelines for the Accreditation of Pollution Control

Officers 3. Compliance Inspection Manual 4. Final Draft re: Guidelines on Incentives and Implementing

Guidelines on the Implementation of the National and Area Water Quality Management Funds under RA 9275

C. Proper Solid Waste Management 1. Drafted Resolution on the Elaboration of the NSWM Framework 2. Finalized Manual on the Updating of the National Solid Waste

Status Report 3. 16 Resolutions endorsed to the Commission regarding the

formulated guideline documents

D. EIA 1. Issued Standardizations of Requirements and Enhancement of

Public Participation in the Streamlined Implementation of the Philippine EIS System (DMC 2010-14)

2. Developed scoping guidelines/screening checklist

E. Toxic Chemicals 1. Finalized Draft DAO for Lead 2. Published MC for the Implementation of DAO 2007-23 3. Draft DAO on Chemical Labeling for PCL Chemicals 4. Final Draft DAO on Technical Guidelines for Environmentally

Sound Management of PCBs

F. Hazardous Waste 1. Finalized DAO on the proposed revisions of the Procedural Manual

on Hazardous Waste Management (DAO 04-36) 2. Published Guidelines on the Use of Waste Materials in Cement Kiln

Co-Processing (DAO 2010-06) 3. Draft Guidelines on the Transport, Storage and Disposal of

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) pursuant to DAO No. 04-01

G. Research and Development and Laboratory Services 1. Implemented the following research studies in support of RA 8749,

RA 9275, RA 6969 - Acid Deposition Monitoring - Leachate Characterization Study - Inland Aquatic Environment Monitoring

2. Framework Plan prepared for the development of soil/sediment quality standards

3. Prepared initial Report on Toxicity Testing for Regulatory Purposes

H. Philippine Environment Partnership Program 1. Issued Supplemental Guidelines for DAO 2003-14 on September

17, 2020 2. Awarded to 16 companies the DENR Seal of Approval under the

Track 1 category (companies going beyond compliance and driven by competitiveness, image and supply requirements to improve performance), viz:

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Amkor Technology Philippines, Inc. Laguna Plant Amkor Technology Philippines, Inc. Muntinlupa Plant Atlantic Coatings, Inc. Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines Kraft Foods Philippines Nestle South Distribution Center Nestle North Distribution Center PSi Technologies, Inc. taguig Plant PSi Technologies, Inc. Laguna Plant San Miguel Brewery, Inc. Davao Team Pagbilao Corporation Team Sual Corporation Texas Instruments Philippines Toshiba Information Equipment Philippines Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation United Pulp and Paper Company, Inc.

C. Accomplishment Report on the MTPDP AIR QUALITY

Under the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) 2004-2010, the EMB-DENR has committed to bring down to standard or reduce by 50% from 2003 level of 160 ug/Ncm by end of 2010, the Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) or the amount of dust in the air which causes respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

For the period 2004-2010, TSP level in MM was reduced by 6.25% from 160 ug/Ncm and 150 ug/Ncm in 2004 and 2010, respectively. The ambient air quality monitoring stations located in EDSA-MRT (Pasay Taft) was found to be the most polluted and this could be attributed to the fact that the station is near major road intersection. This is further aggravated by the presence of traffic lights in the area, and the stop and go, low speed mode of driving. Of the 32 cities outside MM, 17 cities are now registered with TSP already within standards (Tuguegarao City, Lucena City, Batangas, Legaspi, Jaro and La Paz- Iloilo City, Mandaue City, Naga-Cebu, Cebu City, Leyte, Davao City (3), North & South Cotabato, Cotabato City and Butuan City).

18 Airsheds with Governing Boards were established but not fully operationalized due to lack of funds and inactive participation of LGUs

Four (4) Telemetry Air Quality Monitoring Stations were established and operationalized that provides a real time air quality data in Cebu City, Cagayan de Oro City, Baguio City and Iloilo City.

TSP level in the country in CY 2010 is 150 ug/Ncm which is 66% beyond standards of 90 ug/Ncm

Water Quality

Under the MTPDP 2004-2010, the following are the accomplishments:

Sagip Ilog Program

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Out of the 19 rivers targeted to improve its water quality, 7 rivers are already within the water quality criteria: Bocaue, Anayan, Malaguit, Mogpog, Paniqui, Cagayan de Oro, and Balili River.

Beach Ecowatch Program

67 beaches, or 76% more than the target of 38 beaches were already monitored and assessed. Out of 67, only 44 beaches are within the WQ criterion and resort owners and LGUs were informed to take necessary actions to improve the quality of their beaches.

Classification of Waterbodies

Out of 421 principal rivers in the country, 283 or 67% have been classified in terms of best usage and water quality to be maintained

Tapwatch Program

For the drinking water of 475 poor communities, more than 148% of the targeted 320 communities were monitored and assessed. Of this 475 only 64 sites were found potable. Results of the Tapwatch program were disseminated to concerned LGUs and local offices of the DOH for their appropriate action.

Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Wastes Management 1,222 companies utilizing cyanide, mercury, asbestos and other highly

toxic chemicals like the Polychlorinated Biphenyls were already registered and being monitored by the Bureau.

The EMB regulates the movement and disposal of hazardous wastes and the entry and exit to and from the country through the issuance of permits and clearances. The Bureau also maintained an updated inventory of HWGs, Transporters and TSD Facilities. To date, 12,285 establishments are already registered as HWGs which accounts to 82% of the 15,000 estimated HWGs in the country. There are 106 TSD facilities, 260 transporters and 3,287 Transport Permits issued for CY 2010.

Total phase out of CFC took effect on January 2010

Solid Waste Management

Technical assistance is continuously provided to LGUs in the closure and rehabilitation of open dumps and in the development of sanitary landfills and other cleaner and safer forms of disposal system. As of CY 2010, 535 Authority to close were issued; 6,957 MRFs established nationwide servicing 7,938 barangays and 33 operational SLFs nationwide and another 48 SLFs with ECC undergoing construction.

Sustainable and more productive utilization of natural resources to promote

investment and entrepreneurship

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Environmental Impact Assessment

The Bureau exerted much effort in improving the system and further

streamlined the processing of ECC applications to be able to meet the target in the MTPDP and create a climate conducive for investments and productions. To date, the EMB has reduced the processing time of ECC issuance from 120 working days to 20 working days and Certificate for Non-Coverage (CNC), from 15 working days to 1 day. For CY 2010, 4,186 ECCs were issued, providing potential investment worth PhP531 Billion and estimated to give employment to about 181,963Filipinos.

Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)

The review and processing of applications under the CDM projects were

spearheaded by the EMB-DENR. Following is the current status of CDM Project Activities for CY 2010:

o No. of CDM applications - 94 = 23 large and 71 small scale = at least 3.6M Certified Emission reductions (CERs)

o No. Letter of Approvals issued - 86 = 25 large scale and 61 small scale - 2,314,822 CERs large + 1,250,195 CERs small scale = 3,565,017 CERs

o No. of Registered CDM projects - 44 = 1,681,494M CERs (1.68 M) - 10 large (1,248,312+ CERs) and 34 small scale (257,809+ CERs) - The Philippines ranks No. 8; 1.70% of the total 2,523 projects

o 111,428 CERs issued - 3 projects: 1. Northwind Bangui Bay Project 2. QC Controlled Disposal Facility Biogas Emissions Reduction Project 3. Phil. Sinter Corp. Waste Heat Recovery Power Generation Project

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IV. The Bureau is continuously committed to meet its targets set for each year and is not stooped from going beyond the targets as shown by the CY 2010 accomplishment. The key challenges in the implementation of the different PPAs serve as the take-off points for some of the programs/projects to work on the resources available and set forth to meet the targets. With the concerted efforts of the Bureau’s key officials and personnel and the able assistance of the DENR management, the EMB is geared towards meeting its mandate on overseeing the successful implementation of our environmental laws.