Emb Annual Report For Cy 2016 PDF

Annual Report
Environmental Management Bureau

Department of Environment and Natural Resources
2016
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUREAU

ANNUAL REPORT FOR CY 2016
OVERVIEW
The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) is a Line Bureau of the DENR mandated to
implement and enforce six (6) major environmental laws:
1. PD 1586 - Environmental Impact Statement System 1978

2. RA 6969 - Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990
3. RA 8749 - Clean Air Act of 1999
4. RA 9003 - Ecological Solid Wastes Management Act of 2000
5. RA 9275 - Clean Water Act of 2004
6. RA 9512 - National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008
Pursuant to Executive Order No. 192, EMB is also mandated to provide research and laboratory
services, and secretariat services to the Pollution Adjudication Board and the National Solid
Waste Management Commission.
The EMB is committed to pursue programs and projects that are in line with the ENR thrusts
under the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2011-2016, which is to improve environmental
quality for a cleaner and healthier environment. In order to provide the communities with a
healthier environment, the Bureau will continue to pursue a strong agenda of environmental
reform, manage wastes and contribute to the enhancement of the development process thru
formulation of new laws and policy frameworks.
There have been progressive improvements in air quality which could be attributed to
different interventions like full implementation of Vehicle Emission Limits for EURO 4/IV
and In-Use Vehicle Emission Standards (DAO 2015-04) effective 01 January 2016, garage
testing, strengthened monitoring of private emission testing centers and stricter monitoring
of stationary sources of pollution including the major industries.
The Bureau collects real-time air quality data from ninety eight (98) air quality monitoring
stations that is capable of measuring Sulphur Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, Ozone, Carbon
Monoxide, Benzene, Toluene and Xylene as well as meteorological data in its bid to
strengthen the monitoring of air pollutants in Metro Manila and other urban centers
nationwide.
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The Airnet Manila is a system to establish an air quality information mechanism for Metro
Manila and other urban areas. The theme “Malinis na Hangin, Karapatan Ko” “Hangin Ko,
Alaga Ko” is being used for the information campaign. It aims to operationalize and digitally
collate real time publication and tri-media quick response action to institute effective data
collection and IEC activities and tri field action / operation.
The implementation of “Adopt-an-Estero Program” which covers esteros/creeks, waterways

and major rivers nationwide was expanded in CY 2016 with four (4) additional new
esteros/waterbodies adopted for each region.
In order to address water quality issues and problems in the area and later result to improvement
or better water quality of the waterbody, the Water Quality Management Area (WQMA) Action
Plan was prepared and implemented on various waterbodies nationwide. Additional ten (10)
WQMAs established which aims to protect thru stakeholders collaboration, the water body and
its tributaries by keeping their water quality within the Water Quality Guidelines or Criteria
conforming to the water body’s classification (e.g. Class C or Class SC) or even improve the
quality to higher classification (e.g. from C to B or SC to SB).
More partnerships were encouraged with various industries and other national and local
government agencies, IEC and clean-up activities were intensified and private entities serving
as environment partners exhibiting excellent environmental performance were recognized. The
program also increased the awareness of the communities along esteros/waterbodies. With
clean water ways, there is less water pollution, less flooding, less diseases and cleaner
surroundings.
In response to the different issues of the LGUs for low compliance to RA 9003 (Ecological
Solid Waste Management Act of 2000), technical assistance were provided for the LGUs in the
formulation of 10-Year Solid Waste Management (SWM) Plan (818 plans approved in CY
2016), monitoring and operationalization of Materials Recovery Facility (9,883 MRF servicing
13,155 barangays nationwide), operationalization of Sanitary Landfill (118 SLFs nationwide)
and other environment friendly disposal. The operation of illegal dumpsites has also decreased
by 7.6% from 553 dumpsites in CY 2015 to 511 dumpsites in CY 2016.
The Bureau also organized a massive clean-up activities nationwide, dubbed as “Bayan Ko,
Linis Ko” on 17 September 2016 for the National Clean-up Day, in collaboration with Local
Government Units (LGUs), Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Academe and the Private
Sector. The event aims to boost the spirit of volunteerism and social harmony in the country
by collectively engaging various groups and individuals to organize clean up activities that will
help address the country’s solid waste problem. A total of 771 LGUs participated with 11,819
clean-up groups registered, 159,638 volunteers and 1,267 sites (barangays, schools, creeks,
various waterways, coastal and other areas) cleaned nationwide.
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To facilitate and be more effective in the implementation of environmental laws, various
information and education campaigns were pursued such as the use of print media, broadcast
and exhibits. Orientation seminars/capacity trainings were also conducted for LGUs and other
stakeholders for the effective implementation of the six (6) environmental laws.
Cognizant of the global issue of climate change and the adverse impacts it has on our country’s
environment and natural resources, the EMB undertook significant initiatives to address this
phenomenon. The launching of the very first solar rooftop panels placed at the rooftop of the
EMB’s Environmental Research and Laboratory Services Division building is one of the
highlights of the Bureau’s innovations to promote clean energy. A 100-kilowatt (kW) “Solar
Project” in partnership with state-owned Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) will allow
the DENR to generate approximately 140,000 kWh of electricity per year which in turn, can
generate savings of about Php 1,400,000 per year for government offices.
In addition to the initiatives / innovations of the bureau is the development of mobile

application (Beta Version) which is currently under testing phase that allows mobile phone
users to access simplified air quality information in the form of Air Quality Index. The public
can expect more of such initiatives, as the Bureau continuous to improve its services to the
public.
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DETAILED PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
I. POLICIES FORMULATED AND APPROVED
a) Designation of the Bued River System Water Quality Management Area and
Creation of its Governing Board (DAO 2016-03) (See attached Annex A)
The Bued River System Water Quality Management Area was designated pursuant
to Section 5 of RA 9275 otherwise known as the Philippine Water act of 2004, DENR
Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2005-10 or the Implementing Rules and
Regulations of RA 9275, and DENR Memorandum Circular 2009-15 or Procedural
Manual for the Designation of Water Quality Management Areas, and considering its
critical importance to Baguio City and the towns of Tuba and Itogon in Benguet and
its communities.
b) Designation of Naga River Watershed Water Quality Management Area and the
Creation of Its Governing Board (DAO 2016-24) (See attached Annex B)
The Naga River Watershed Water Quality Management Area was designated
pursuant to Section 5 of RA 9275 otherwise known as the Philippine Water act of
2004, DENR Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2005-10 or the Implementing Rules
and Regulations of RA 9275, and DENR Memorandum Circular 2009-15 or
Procedural Manual for the Designation of Water Quality Management Areas, and
considering its critical importance to the City of Naga, Province of Camarines Sur
and its communities.
c) Designation of the Coron Bay Water Quality Management Area and Creation of
Its Governing Board (DAO 2016-05) (See attached Annex C)
The Coron Bay Water Quality Management Area was designated pursuant to Section
5 of RA 9275 otherwise known as the Philippine Water act of 2004, DENR
critical importance to the municipality of Coron, Palawan.
d) Designation of the Sabang Bay Water Quality Management Area and Creation
of Its Governing Board (DAO 2016-06) (See attached Annex D)
The Sabang Bay Water Quality Management Area was designated pursuant to Section
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Manual for the Designation of Water Quality Management Areas, and considering
the critical importance to the municipality of Puerto Galera, Palawan.
e) Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards of 2016 (DAO 2016-
08) (See attached Annex E)
The Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards of 2016 was adopted
and promulgated pursuant to Section 19e and 19f of Republic Act (RA) 9275,
otherwise known as the Philippine Water Act of 2004, and the Executive Order 192
(Providing the Reorganization of the Department of Environment, Energy and
Natural Resources) dated 10 June 1987.
f) Designation of Lake Sebu Water Quality Management Area and Creation of Its
Governing Board (DAO 2016-14) (See attached Annex F)
The Lake Sebu Water Quality Management Area was designated pursuant to Section
the critical importance to the municipality of Lake Sebu.
g) Designation of the Ayala River Water Quality Management Area and Creation
of Its Governing Board (DAO 2016-15) (See attached Annex G)
The Ayala River Water Quality Management Area was designated pursuant to
Section 5 of RA 9275 otherwise known as the Philippine Water act of 2004, DENR
the critical importance to Zamboanga City and its communities.
h) Designation of the Tagoloan River Basin Water Quality Management Area and
Creation of Its Governing Board (DAO 2016-16) (See attached Annex H)
The Tagoloan River Basin Water Quality Management Area was designated pursuant
to Section 5 of RA 9275 otherwise known as the Philippine Water act of 2004, DENR
critical importance to many municipalities/city in the Provinces of Bukidnon and
Misamis Oriental.
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i) Designation of the Talomo River Water Quality Management Area (WQMA)
and Creation of Its Governing Board (DAO 2016-17) (See attached Annex I)
The Talomo River Water Quality Management Area was designated pursuant to
Section 5 of RA 9275 otherwise known as the Philippine Water act of 2004, DENR
critical importance to Davao City.
j) Designation of the Naguilian River System Water Quality Management Area

and Creation of Its Governing Board (DAO 2016-18) (See attached Annex J)
The Naguilian River System Water Quality Management Area was designated
considering its critical importance to the municipality of San Fernando City, La
Union.
k) Designation of the Cañas-Maalimango Rivers Water Quality Management Area

and Creation of Its Governing Board (DAO 2016-19) (See attached Annex K)
The Cañas-Maalimango Rivers Water Quality Management Area was designated

considering its critical importance to Manila Bay and to the municipality of Cavite.
l) Adoption of Euro 4/IV Emission Limits / Standards (DAO 2016-23) (See attached
Annex L)
Effective 01 January 2016, all new vehicles equipped with Euro 4 engine prior to
issuance of Certificate of Conformity shall comply with the annexed United Nation
Regulations (UNR) 83-05B and UNR 49-04 pursuant to DAO 2015-04 also known as
“Implementation of Vehicle Emission Limits for Euro 4/IV, and In-Use Vehicle
Emission Standards”.
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m) Providing for New Fees and Charges for Various Services of the Environmental
Management Bureau (DAO 2016-28) (See attached Annex M)
The fees and charges for services rendered by the Environmental Management
Bureau (EMB) was revised and/or updated pursuant to Executive Order No. 197 dated
13 January 2000.
n) Additional List of Classified Water Bodies (DMC 2016-08)

(See attached Annex N)
The additional list of water bodies were officially classified pursuant to DENR
Administrative Order (DAO) No. 34, Series of 1990 (Revised Water Usage and
Classification/Criteria Amending Section Nos. 68 and 69, Chapter III of the 1978
NPCC Rules and Regulations and in accordance with the Manual of Procedure for
Water Classification.
o) Requiring the online submission of Compliance Monitoring Reports (CMR)

under the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS) (EMB
MC 2016-001) (See attached Annex O)
The DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-30 recognizes the importance of the
participation by the project proponents in conducting self-monitoring and submitting
semi-annual monitoring reports to the Bureau. The EMB MC 2016-001 requires
submission of reports online for the efficient evaluation of the CMRs filed, as well as
to establish a database to create trends and accurately monitor project proponents’
performance.
p) Operation Manuals for the National Water Quality Management Fund

(NWQMF) and Area Water Quality Management Fund (AWQMF) (EMB MC
2016-04) (See attached Annex P and Annex P-1)
The Manuals provide guidance and procedures on the assessment, collection, use,
disbursement and recording of the NWQMF and AWQMF. The manual for the
NWQMF guides the EMB Central Offices, Regional Offices and the Pollution
Adjudication Board (PAB) on the proper recording and use of the fund while the
manual for the AWQMF provides similar directions for the concerned EMB Regional
Offices and the Water Quality Management Area Governing Boards.
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q) ECC Applicants for Mining Projects including Sand and Gravel Quarry
Projects (EMB MC 2016-006) (See attached Annex Q)
One of the requirement for the issuance of an ECC is for the applicant to establish
authority over the project area. The EMB MC 2016-006 in consistent with the
implementation of the PEISS and the Philippine Mining act requires the personality
of applicant for mineral agreement should be the same as the personality of the
applicant for an ECC.
r) Clarificatory Guidelines on the Conduct of Stack Emission Tests by DENR-

EMB and its Accredited Third Party Source Emission Testing Firms (TPSETF)
(EMB MC 2016-008) (See attached Annex R)
The EMB MC 2016-008 was issued to provide uniform procedures in the conduct of
stack emission testing by DENR-EMB and its accredited TPSETFs.
s) Clarification on the Prohibition of Paints with Lead and Lead Compounds used
for Children’s Toys and Related Products (EMB MC 2016-010)
(See attached Annex S)
The EMB MC 2016-010 was issued to provide clarification in the implementation of

the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for Lead and Lead Compounds (DAO 2013-24),
particularly in the use of lead and lead compounds in the production and manufacture
of paints being used for children’s toys and related products.
t) Instructions on the Implementation and Enforcement of the Devolved Functions

under DENR Memorandum Circular No. 2002-12 on the Chemical Control
Orders (CCOs), Small Quantity Importation (SQI) and Philippine Inventory of
Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) Certification (EMB MC 2016-
011) (See attached Annex T)
The EMB MC 2016-011 was issued to provide clarification in the implementation

and enforcement of the devolved functions under the DENR Administrative Order
No. 2002-12 (Delegation of Authority to the EMB Regional Offices to Issue Permit
to Transport for Hazardous Waste and Certification and Importation Clearance for
Chemicals and Chemical Substances), EMB Memorandum Circular No. 2014-001
(Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances) and EMB
Memorandum Circular No. 2015-002 (Harmonization of Registration Forms, Issued
Certificates and Procedures for CCOs and SQI.
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u) EMB Approved Methods of Analysis for Water and Wastewater (EMB MC
2016-012) (See attached Annex U)
The EMB MC 2016-012 shall be used as reference for laboratories in the conduct of
testing of water (freshwaters, groundwater, marine waters) and wastewater in
accordance with the latest edition of the “Standard Methods for the Examination of
Water and Wastewater” published by the American Public Health
Association/American Water Works Association/Water Environment Federation
(APHA/AWWA/WEF), the latest edition of the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (US EPA) test methods contained in SW-846: Test Methods for
Evaluating Solid Wastes, Physical/Chemical Methods, and/or in accordance with
such other methods of analysis as the EMB may prescribe.
II. MAJOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED
CLEAN AIR
Nationwide Air Quality
To ensure that the data gathered by the monitoring stations are complete and accurate,
monthly maintenance and regular calibration is performed. There are a total of 4 Real
Time Air Quality Monitoring stations and one mobile monitoring station operated,
maintained and regularly calibrated by the Ambient Monitoring Team of Central Office.
For the data gathered from the station, quarterly data management and QA/QC report is
done. This ensures the correctness of the data reports. With regards to the emission
inventory of sources, data is also assessed every quarter.
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Aside from the management of web based

AQM data, a mobile application (Beta
version) was developed for Android phone
users and currently under testing phase (See
Figure 1). The mobile application will
enable mobile phone users to access
simplified air quality information in the
form of Air Quality Index.
Figure 1: Mobile Application (Beta Version)
Emission Inventory
The transport sector NATIONAL EMISSION INVENTORY

continues to be the number BASE YEAR 2012 BY SOURCE
one (1) contributor to the
country’s air pollution
STATIONARY
problem. National AREA
9%
22%
Emission Inventory of
2012 conducted by the
EMB points to motor
vehicles (69%) as the
major source of air
pollution; followed by area
sources (22%); and MOBILE
stationary/industry sources 69%
(9%) (See Figure 2).
Figure 2: National Emission Inventory 2012
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Similarly, emission inventory
for the National Capital NCR EMISSION INVENTORY
Region (NCR) shows that BASE YEAR 2012 BY SOURCE
mobile sources has the biggest AREA STATIONARY
9% 1%
load contribution (90%),
followed by area sources (9%)
and stationary sources (1%)
(See Figure 3). Monitoring of
vehicle emission remains to
be a challenge to the country,
specifically, for the
Department of Transportation
(DOTr). MOBILE
90%
Figure 3: NCR Emission Inventory 2012
Total Suspended Particulate (TSP)
The country’s air quality still exceeds the DENR guideline value of 90 µg/Ncm. Through
the efforts of the bureau to increase compliance of both stationary and mobile sources
with the standards and policies set forth under the Clean Air Act, the nationwide TSP
level for CY 2016 showed 14% decrease compared to 2010 level (2010 Result: 104
µg/Ncm vs 2016 Result: 89 µg/Ncm). (See Figure 4)
Nationwide Air Quality Status (TSP)

110
105
104
102
100 100
99
95
90
89 89
88
85
80
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
TSP Standard (90 ug/Ncm) Nationwide TSP Level
Figure 4: Nationwide Air Quality Status 2010 – 2016 (TSP)
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The Bureau had been diligent in the performance of its duties to improve the air quality.
It should be noted however, that EMB’s main mandate in air pollution control is over
industrial sources. Nevertheless, the DENR through the EMB had rendered full support
in the control of pollution coming from mobile sources although the Clean Air Act
stipulates that the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) shall
implement the emission standards for motor vehicles.
Particulate Matter 10 (PM10)
Inhalable particles less than 10 micrometers (µm) in diameter used as nominal surrogate
for particles between 2.5µm and 10µm in diameter; found near roadways and dusty
industries. For CY 2015, progressive improvement had been achieved (2011 Result: 76
µg/Ncm vs 2016 Result: 39 µg/Ncm) as the nationwide PM10 level was still within the
air quality guideline value of 60 µg/Ncm (See Figure 5).
Nationwide Air Quality Status (PM10)

80
70 76
60
50
54 52
51
40 46
30 39
20
10
0
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
PM10 Standard (60 µg/Ncm) Nationwide PM10 Level
Figure 5: Nationwide Air Quality Status 2011 – 2016 (PM10)
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Metro Manila’s Air Quality
Total Suspended Particulate (TSP)
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
The 2016 TSP results still exceeds the air quality guideline value of 90 µg/Ncm but
showed a 39% improvement in the concentrations decreasing from 166 µg/Ncm in the
1st semester of 2010 to 101 µg/Ncm in the 2nd semester of 2016 (See Figure 6).
Metro Manila Air Quality Status (TSP)

170 166
160
150
140 136
133 132 132
126 127 134
130
µg/Ncm
117 118
120 120
106
110
100 101 101

TSP Standard 90 µg/Ncm
90
80
70
Jan - July - Jan - July - Jan - July - Jan - July - Jan - July - Jan - July - Jan - July -
Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec
2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016
Figure 6: Metro Manila Air Quality Status (Semi-Annual 2010 – 2016) (TSP)
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Particulate Matter 10 (PM10)
The data below shows the result of PM10 level for 2016 as having passed the international
standard of 60 µg/Ncm. A significant 45% decrease in concentration was noted from
January-June 2011 to July to December of 2016. (From 85 µg/Ncm to 47 µg/Ncm) (See
Figure 7).
Metro Manila Air Quality Status (PM10)

100
90
90 85 84 82
79
80 74 73
70
PM10 Standard 60 µg/Ncm 59
60 55 54
52
µg/Ncm
47
50
40
30
20
10
0
Jan - July - Jan - July - Jan - July - Jan - July - Jan - July - Jan - July - Jan - July -
Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec
2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016
Figure 7: Metro Manila Air Quality Status (Semi-Annual 2011 – 2016) (PM10)
Motor Vehicle Emission Management Program
The management of new motor vehicle emission was done through the issuance of
Certificate of Conformity (COC). The Bureau has issued 245 COCs for Motor Vehicles
(MV) and 126 COCs for Motorcycles (MC). A total of 371 COCs were issued for CY
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2016. All COCs are issued online through Online Permitting and Monitoring System
(OPMS).
For in-use vehicles, the Bureau conducts garage emission testing. Garage testing includes
free emission testing, Information and Education Campaign (IEC) on fuel efficiency and
management and regular vehicle maintenance. Out of 179 visited garage, 6,068 vehicles
were tested (2,924 passed while 3,144 failed to pass the vehicle emission standard).
In order to ensure that the smokemeter used in the apprehension of vehicles by EMB and
other agencies, the Bureau conducts calibration of these equipment. The opacimeter of
agencies/LGUs implementing ASBU are calibrated upon request with a total of 49
calibrations conducted.
Industrial Emission Management Program
The Industrial Emission Management Program ensures compliance of industries to the

emission standards set by the Bureau. Thus, issuance of permit and regular monitoring is
done. With the increasing number of stationary sources, extensive monitoring is required.
In order to monitor all sources with potential to emit air pollution, the Bureau accredits
Third Party Source Emission Testing Firms (TPSETF) to carry out emission test and
effectively perform sampling activities in accordance with the provisions of Clean Air
Act and Implementing Rules and Regulations.
For CY 2016, thirteen (13) new teams are accredited and one (1) team renewed their
accreditation. Accreditation process of applicants includes written and oral examinations
with actual performance test headed by the SAT Team.
To ensure that the testing firms follow the guidelines on proper testing procedure, the
Sampling Assessment Team (SAT) of EMB conducts random monitoring / observation of
their performance. For the year, a total of 19 stack emission test monitoring were
accomplished by AQMS SAT Team within Metro Manila, Region 3 and Region 4A.
Aside from the manual stack testing, SAT also conducted Seven (7) observation of
RATA/ RAA/ CGA.
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General Ambient and Roadside Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Program
This refers to the monitoring of ambient air quality thru sampling of particulates (TSP,
PM10 & PM2.5) and gases (SO2, NO2, O3, CO, & BTX). As of CY 2016, there are
ninety eight (98) air quality monitoring stations nationwide. These monitoring stations
are being managed by Central and Regional Office Technical Personnel.
Management of the air quality monitoring stations includes technical visit, maintenance
and management of data acquisition, FTP, and web server. The server is located in EMB
Central Office and being managed by the Environmental Quality Division - Air Quality
Management Section.
Airsheds
A total of twenty two 22 airsheds, five (5) of which are geothermal, have already been
designated with their Governing Boards (See Figure 8). Implementation of Action Plans
varies 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.
Figure 8: Map of 22 Airsheds Nationwide

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CLEAN WATER
Adopt-an-Estero Waterbody Program
Under the Adopt-an-Estero Waterbody Program, the Bureau encourages private

establishments/institutions, Non-Government Organizations (NGO) or industry
associations to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and be the major actor in
cleaning the esteros Nationwide. The donor partner may personally select an estero /
waterbody of their choice or may collaborate with other establishments to clean the entire
stretch of the estero.
The Bureau ensures that the baseline water quality data of the piloted waterbodies are
pre-determined prior the MOA signing or implementation of any clean-up activities.
Photo documentation forms an important part of the data gathering. EMB also provided
seminars and trainings on Solid Waste Management and Project Implementation
Planning Workshop to capacitate Donor-Partners as well as the representatives of
partners-Barangays. The formation of estero/waterbody council was also pushed for each
adopted estero. In this way, ownership of the estero is instilled on the LGU/Barangay.
As the country continues to find more efficient means of addressing its solid waste
problem, the Adopt-an-Estero/Waterbody Program serves as a source of inspiration for
all its key players’ government, private sector, barangay officials and the residents
themselves to act now and take the lead in improving their waterways and eventually
their environment and lives.
Based on the adopted esteros/waterbodies monitored from 2012 to 2016, 89 waterbodies

had shown water quality improvements in terms of Dissolved Oxygen (DO) and 68 had
shown water quality improvement in terms of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD).
As of CY 2016, there are sixty four (64) new esteros/waterbodies (4 each region) and
brings the total number of adopted esteros to 456 (See Annex V).
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Clean-up activities were also undertaken to reduce solid wastes and floating debris along
esteros/waterbodies. A total of 33 truckloads, 9003 sacks and 140,209 kilos of
biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste materials were recovered during the clean-
up activities that were participated by more than 30,470 people in different
organizations/sector. This is just a reflection of the corporate entities’ and local
government units’ commitment to help restore the waters all over the Philippines.
Spine Creek (Caloocan City)

Clean-up Activity (September 17, 2016)
Before After
Ello-Zagala Creek (Dasmariñas, Cavite)

Before After
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NIA Canal District II (Antique)

Before After
Jagobiao Creek (Mandaue City, Cebu)

Before After
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Zamboanga Channel Creek (Zamboanga City)

Clean-up Activity (March 16, 2016)
Before After
Kauswagan Creek (Cagayan de Oro City)

Clean-up Activity (June 25, 2016)
Before After
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Bulok Creek (Koronadal City)
Clean-up Activity (June 25, 2016)
Before After
Water Quality Management Area (WQMA)
The designation of Water Quality Management Areas (WQMA) is governed by the

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 or RA 9275 under Section 5 which states that “The
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in coordination with the
National Water Resources Board (NWRB), shall designate certain areas water quality
management areas using appropriate physiographic units such as watershed, river basins
or water resources regions. Said management areas shall have similar hydrological,
hydrogeological, meteorological or geographic conditions which affect the
physiochemical, biological and bacteriological reactions and diffusions of pollutants in
the water bodies or otherwise share common interest or face similar development
programs, prospects or problems.”
In CY 2016, there are additional 10 designated WQMA and 20 WQMA operationalized.

The following are the lists of newly designated WQMAs:
No. DAO No. WQMA Region

1 DAO 2016-03 Bued River System CAR
2 DAO 2016-04 Naga River Watershed 5
3 DAO 2016-05 Coron Bay 4B
4 DAO 2016-06 Sabang Bay 4B
5 DAO 2016-14 Lake Sebu 12
6 DAO 2016-15 Ayala River 9
7 DAO 2016-16 Tagoloan River Basin 10
8 DAO 2016-17 Talomo River 11
9 DAO 2016-18 Naguilian River System 1
10 DAO 2016-19 Cañas-Maalimango Rivers 4A
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As of CY 2016, there are thirty one (31) officially designated WQMAs, including the
areas within the jurisdiction of LLDA which was designated as one management area by
virtue of the Clean Water Act (See Figure 9).
Figure 9: Map of 31 Designated WQMAs
Classification of Waterbodies
A total of 761 waterbodies have been classified in terms of best usage and water quality
to be maintained, 27 of which in CY 2016. There are 308 classified principal rivers or
rivers with drainage areas of not less than 40 sq. km. This accounts to 73.16 % of the
country’s 421 principal rivers identified by the National Water Resources Board
(NWRB).
To summarize, Region 4B has the largest number of classified water bodies with (73)
followed by Region 6 with (72), Region 5 with (63), Region 3 with (62), Region 4A with
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(57), Region 8 with (55), Region 9 with (48) followed by Region 2, Region 7, Region
10 and Region 12 with (47 each), followed by the Cordillera Administrative Region and
CARAGA Region with (38 each) Regions 11 with (36) Region 1 with (25) and finally,
the National Capital Region with (6) classified water bodies (See Annex W).
Sagip Ilog Program
Under the Sagip Ilog Program, EMB has selected 19 priority rivers for monitoring. Out
of 19 rivers monitored, only 6 or 31% passed the 5.0 mg/L Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
criterion while only 7 or 37% passed the 7.0 mg/L BOD criterion.
Results of Water Quality Monitoring of 19 Priority Rivers:
DO BOD
Region Waterbody Class
mg/L mg/L
Meycauayan River C 0.88 88.67
III Marilao River C 2.06 43.48
Bocaue River C 2.52 27.03
Imus River C 5.09 10.63
IVA
Ylang-Ylang River C 4.6 4.9
Tagburos River C 4.81 9.65
IVB
Calapan River C 1.3 6.39
Salog River C 5.81 3.55
V Balos River C 7 2.00
Sagumayon River C 4.11 22.16
VI Iloilo River C 4.00 8.70
Luyang River C 8.3 5.30
VII
Sapangdaku River C 7.94 2.42
Cagayan de Oro
X
River A 7.39 1.04
CAR Balili River NC 5.9 59.50
Marikina River C - -
San Juan River C - -
NCR
Parañaque River C - -
Pasig River C - -
Recreational Waters (Bathing Beaches) Monitoring
There are 162 recreational waterbodies that were monitored in 2016. Seventy six (76) or
47% are within the 100 MPN/ 100 mL water quality guideline for SB waters while 86 or
53% exceeded the allowable fecal coliform count (See Annex X).
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MANILA BAY
Monitoring of Bathing Beaches
To determine pathogens contamination of bathing beaches in Manila Bay nineteen (19)

stations were monitored for total and fecal coliform count, (See Figure 10). Data derived
from the monitoring showed that only one (1) out of the Nineteen (19) stations passed
the SB criteria of 1000 mpn/100 ml for Total Coliform while all stations failed the SB
criteria for Fecal Coliform of 100 mpn/100 ml. Other parameters such as DO, pH, and
total suspended solids were also monitored. Four (4) stations conformed to the DO
criteria of 6 mg/L while fourteen (14) stations passed the criteria for pH. For TSS, seven
(7) stations monitored by the NCR and Region III conformed the criteria of 50 mg/L.
Figure 10: Map of Bathing Beaches Monitoring Stations
High levels of pathogens may result from on – site sanitation systems (septic tanks, pit
latrines) or inadequately treated sewage discharges. In some areas, combined sewers
which may discharge untreated sewage during rain storms. Pathogen discharges may also
be caused by poorly managed livestock operations. Coliform bacteria, which are not an
actual case of disease, are commonly used as a bacterial indicator of water pollution.
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Baywide Monitoring
Nine (9) stations Baywide in Manila Bay were monitored for DO, pH, Salinity,
Temperature, Conductivity and Total Suspended Solids. A decreasing trend of Dissolve
Oxygen (DO) from top to bottom was observed in all stations except in station 5 where
the value of the bottom DO is higher than the mid – depth DO. Surface DO conformed
to the criteria of 6 mg/L in all stations while only 4 stations conformed at mid – depth.
For bottom DO, all stations failed the DO criteria.
High levels of pH ranging from 7.68 to 8.24 were observed in the bay. Potential
Hydrogen values are affected by the excess hydrogen H+ present in sea water. This excess
hydrogen is affected by the Carbon cycles in photosynthetic activities by phytoplankton
and algae.
The high pH value attributed to Photosynthetic action by phytoplankton and

photosynthetic microorganisms since they have to break down carbonate ions consuming
free hydrogen ions into aqueous Carbon dioxide and water.
River / Estero Clean-up
Tanque Creek Clean – up
Organized by: DENR EMB – MBO in cooperation with EMB –

NCR, LGUs and Different Agencies from the
Government
Number of Participants: 300
Volunteers: The Residents of Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Quezon City and
Private Sector Partners
Volume of Waste Collected: 239 sacks of garbage
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Abacan River Clean-up
Organized by: DENR EMB – MBO and EMB – R3 in cooperation

with the Local Government Units (LGUs) of Angeles
City, Pampanga
Number of Participants: 300
Volunteers: The Residents near Abacan River, Municipal
Government Staff of Angeles Cityand Private Sector
Partners
Volume of Waste Collected: 100 sacks of garbage
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Technical Assistance in the Implementation of RA 9003
As of December 2016, a total of one thousand nine hundred seventy eight (1,978)
technical assistance provided to LGUs in the formulation of 10-Year Solid Waste
Management (SWM) Plan, establishment and operationalization of Materials Recovery
Facility (MRF) and closure and rehabilitation of illegal dumpsites.
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Approval of 10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan
Section 16 of RA 9003 provides that the province, city or municipality, through its local
solid waste management boards, shall prepare its respective 10-Year solid Waste
Management Plans consistent with the National Solid Waste Management Framework.
The Plan shall contain all the components provided in Section 17 of the Act and a
timetable for the implementation of the solid waste management program. All local
government solid waste management plans shall be subjected to the approval of the
National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC).
Technical assistance in the development / formulation / updating of 10-Year SWM Plans

including conduct of Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS), plan
preparation and pre-WACS orientation was provided.
A total of eight hundred thirty three (833) 10-Year SWM Plan were approved out of the
one thousand four hundred and eight (1,408) SWM Plans submitted by the LGUs (See
Attached Annex Y and Annex Y-1).
Support in the Establishment and Monitoring of Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
The establishment of MRF is a scheme to reduce the amount of garbage being disposed
and the production of GHG (methane) coming from domestic and commercial
biodegradable wastes through the process of composting/vermin-composting instead of
disposing to landfills. Technical support were provided in the establishment of 9,883
MRFs servicing 13,155 barangays nationwide (See Figure 11 and Annex Z).
Materials Recovery Facility

14,000 13,155
12,607
13,000
12,000 10,327
11,000 9,634
10,000 8,843
7,938 8,323
9,000
9,883
8,000 9,335
7,000 8,486 8,656
7,713
6,000 7,327
6,957
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Established Brgy. Served
Figure 11: MRF established and Barangay served from 2010 - 2016
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Closure and Rehabilitation of Illegal Dumpsites
Regular monitoring and technical assistance are continuously being conducted by the
Bureau to the LGUs for the closure of illegal disposal facilities. Significant decrease was
noted from 553 illegal dumpsites in CY 2015 to 511 in CY 2016. As of December 2016,
there are 118 operational Sanitary Landfill nationwide (See Figure 12 and Annex AA and
Annex AA-1).
DISPOSAL FACILITIES
1400
1174
1200
1025
945 923
1000 900
800
553
600 511
400
200 86 101 118

38 45 72
33
0
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Illegal Dumpsites Sanitary Landfill
Figure 12: Disposal Facilities
“Bayan Ko, Linis ko”
Massive clean-up activities adopting ridge to reef approach, dubbed as “Bayan Ko, Linis
Ko” was held all over the country last 17 September 2016 for the National Clean-up Day
organized by the DENR-EMB in collaboration with LGUs, NGOs, academe and private
sector.
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A total of 771 LGUs participated with 11,819 clean-up groups registered, 159,638
volunteers and 1,267 sites (barangays, schools, creeks, various waterways, coastal and
other areas) cleaned nationwide.
III. FOREIGN ASSISTED AND SPECIAL PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED
(Kindly see attached Annex BB)
IV. GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT MAINSTREAMING
In support for the Gender and Development (GAD) Program, the following were
undertaken:
Workshop on Gender and

Development Mainstreaming
and Monitoring System
Date: January 19-21, 2016
Venue: Sunrise Holiday Mansion,

Tagaytay City
Seminar on Urban Gardening
Date: March 7, 2016
Venue: EMB-AQMTC, DENR

Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman,
Quezon City
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Forum on “Kapakanan ni Juana..

Isama sa Agenda”
March 14, 2016
Venue: EMB-AQMTC, DENR

Compound, Visayas Avenue,
Diliman, Quezon City
Supported Women’s Month

Celebration
Date: March 16, 2016
Venue: Quirino Grandstand, Manila
Seminar-Workshop on Gender
Sensitivity and Gender Analysis for
EMB Central Office GAD
Committee Members
Date: August 04-05, 2016
Venue: Hotel Xenia, Clark,

Pampanga
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Conduct of Trainers’ Training on

Mainstreaming Gender and
Development (GAD) Concerns in
Programs for EMB Regional GAD
Focal Points and Planning Officers
Date: October 12-13, 2016
Venue: Baler, Aurora
V. OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS / MILESTONES /

BREAKTHROUGHS
COMPLIANCE MONITORING OF FIRMS
For CY 2016, the table below shows compliance monitoring conducted, with
corresponding Notices of Violations (NOVs) that were issued for RAs 8749, 9275, 6969
and PD 1586.
Table 1: Firms Monitored and NOVs Issued for CY 2016

Details Air Water Chemicals Hazwaste ECAs / ECPs
Permits Issued 12,278 6,268 5,858 11,922 3,502
Monitored 15,198 6,704 1,349 10,981 14,323
NOV Issued 1,560 977 327 1,351 2,093
Percentage of
89% 85% 76% 88% 85%
Compliance
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Mining Audit as provided in DMO 2016-001
Sixteen (16) mining audit teams were created to conduct the mine audit, composed of
representative from DENR Central Office, DENR Assistant Regional Director for
Technical Services, MGB, EMB and Civil Society organizations.
Of the 41 metallic mining firms audited, 10 mining firms were suspended after the audit
and 20 mining firms were recommended for suspension.
Evaluation of the mine audit report is being undertaken by the Technical Review
Committee for the DENR Mine Audit headed by Atty. Danilo Uykieng of MGB through
DENR Special Order No. 2016-746 issued on 28 November 2016.
In addition to 41 operating mines audited, the following were also audited by MGB, EMB
and BMB.
1. Rapid City Realty

2. Semirara Mining Corporation
3. Austral Asia Link Mining Corp.
4. Sagittarius Mines Inc.
5. Century Communities
6. Rock Energy
Notice of Adverse Findings (NAF) were issued to the above firms except for Rapid City
Realty.
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EIA Audit
50 ECPs were selected for ECC audit in accordance to Project Environmental Monitoring
& Audit Prioritization Scheme (PEMAPS). Of the 50 ECPs, 11 projects were issued with
Notice of Adverse Findings/ show cause orders for failure to comply with their ECC
conditions.
Nine (9) ECCs were cancelled for not implementing within five (5) years from issuance
of their ECCs.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Clean Development Mechanism
The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) was introduced by the Kyoto Protocol as
one of the three (3) flexibility mechanisms primarily to assist developed countries able
to meet their emission reduction targets at a least cost and at the same time help
developing countries achieve their sustainable development goals and objectives. In its
interest to participate in the CDM, the Philippine government ratified the Kyoto Protocol
in 2003 which was followed by the designation of the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) as the National Authority for CDM (DNA) with the EMB
serving as the CDM Secretariat with an issuance of Executive Order 320 on 2004. The
chart below (See Figure 13) shows the distribution of about 7,747 registered projects by
host party as of 30 November 2016.
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Figure 13: Distribution of Registered Projects by Host Party
As of 30 November 2016, the Philippines ranked No. 12 in terms of the number of CDM
project activities registered globally having registered 70 project activities most of which
are on renewable energy projects expected to generate an estimated average annual CERs
(Certified Emission Reduction Units) of 3,490,997 tCO2e (Tons of Carbon Dioxide
Equivalent). Ten (10) of which have been issued about 2,180,194 carbon credits or CERs
altogether as shown in Table 2.
Table 2: Ten Registered CDM projects with Certified Carbon Credits Issued
Total Issued
Name of CDM Project Activity
CERs
1. Bataan 2020 12.5 MW Power Rice Hull Cogeneration Project 118,174
Crediting Period: 11 March 2011 to 10 March 2018
2. San Carlos Renewable Energy Project 21,442
Crediting period: 1 Nov 2008 to 31 Oct 2015
3. NorthWind Bangui Bay Project 321,009
Crediting period: 1 May 2005-30 April 2012 and subsequent
period 01 May 2012- 30 Apr 2019
4. Quezon City Controlled Disposal Facility Biogas Emission 585,736
Reduction Project
Crediting period: 8 Feb 2008 to 31 Jan 2018
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5. Philippine Sinter Corporation Sinter Cooler Waste Heat 122,675
Recovery Power Generation Project
Crediting period: 08 Sep 2008 to 07 Sep 2018
6. Hedcor Sibulan 42.5 MW Hydroelectric Power Project 410,776
Crediting period: 26 Feb 2010-25 Feb 2017
7. Wastewater treatment using a Thermophilic Anaerobic Digestor 94,990
at an ethanol plant in the Philippines
Crediting period:30 June 2008 to 29 June 2015
8. Ambuklao Hydro Electric Power Plant (AHEPP) rehabilitation 494,318
project
Crediting period is from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2018
9. Superior Hog Farms Methane Recovery 5,437
Crediting period is from 7 Sep 2007 to 6 Sep 2014
10. Joliza Farms Inc. Methane Recovery 5,637
Crediting period 1 Nov 2006 to 31 October 2013
Total 2,180,194
Such projects have provided benefits to the country through the provision of technologies
mostly on methane recovery and electricity generation from swine and poultry
wastewater, landfill gas recovery and power generation, renewable energy technologies
such as wind, hydropower, solar and geothermal, among others which in turn facilitated
the generation of livelihood and employment opportunities in the communities, provision
of free education, training and skills development among the youth, generally addressed
improvement of environmental quality and ultimately, uplifted the socio-economic status
of the residents.
Carbon Sequestration Investment
The Paris Agreement, under Article 5, encourages parties to conserve, enhance, as

appropriate, sinks and reservoirs of greenhouse gases which includes the likes of forests.
In view of this, the DENR seeks the establishment of a Carbon Sequestration Investment
(CSI) Mechanism to pursue a low – carbon development and sustainable pathway. The
CSI is an enabling mechanism that encourages private sector investments in sustainable
forest management by providing incentives in a form of carbon sequestration certificates
(CSC) to entities that invest in long-term, sustainable, and socially inclusive models of
utilization of Forest lands and alienable & disposable lands as a climate change
adaptation and mitigation strategy by reducing emissions from deforestation and forest
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degradation through the sustainable management of forests and the protection and
enhancement of carbon stocks.
The CSI calls for an establishment of a carbon sequestration accounting, verification, and
certification system which also provides a mechanism for monitoring of compliance of
those companies required to establish reforestation program under the Environmental
Compliance Certificates (ECC). In this regard, EMB has conducted a series of focus
group discussion with the private sectors to establish the said system. Further, the draft
Department Administrative Order (DAO) on CSI has been integrated with another DAO
on Carbon Neutrality Mechanism of FMB and is now being reviewed by both Bureaus.
Greenhouse Gas Accounting for Industries / Private Sectors
In line with the EMB’s capacity development program on climate change mitigation, a
series of three (3) nationwide training-workshops on Greenhouse Gas Accounting and
Management have been conducted among Pollution Control Officers (PCOs) in the
industry/private sectors throughout the year. In cooperation with the Pollution Control
Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PCAPI) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (PCCI), the workshops aimed toward raising awareness and building
capacities in conducting the greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and management. It is
likewise envisaged that the GHG inventory process be institutionalized in every industry
as this would later facilitate inputs to the proposed enhancement of the Self-Monitoring
Reports (SMR) and its reporting requirements and procedure in the near future. Also
joined in by the respective EMB Regional Focal Persons on Climate Change and GHG
Inventory Teams, each workshop was participated in by close to 40 participants from
different industry sectors in the regions.
Climate Change Adaptation
As part of mainstreaming climate change in EMB policies, local and national plans, and
capacity development on climate change adaptation for National Government Agencies
(NGAs), and Local Government Units (LGUs), EMB through its CCD also initiated the
promotion and capacity building on Ecosystems-based Adaptation (EbA) approach.
EbA is a climate change adaptation approach that utilizes the natural resilience of
ecosystems and the services it provides, in order for communities to cope with climate
change impacts and to pursue sustainability. EMB in partnership with GIZ, FMB, and
BMB conducted workshops, and focus group discussions which aimed to integrate EbA
into national and local plans. After which, a series of regional orientation and workshop
on EbA for LGUs and Regional Offices was shepherded by EMB in support of GIZ,
ERDB, and CCC. The event was also a venue for orientation and preparation of proposals
for the People’s Survival Fund.
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EMB commenced its series of regional cluster orientation-writeshops in mainstreaming
Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) in support to the DENR’s Program on promoting the
development of model communities on area management and convergence highlighting
green and resilient communities showcasing best practices in climate change adaptation
and mitigation.
This current undertaking which generally aims to contribute to the country’s achievement
of ecosystem-resilience and ecological integrity is in response to the DENR Secretary’s
directive and proposed agenda initiatives for the first 100 days on pursuing convergence
among national government agencies and relevant stakeholders such as the local
government planners, academe/ research institutions and civil society groups in
addressing issues on climate change.
DENR-EMB envisions the promotion and establishment of model communities/LGUs

which have demonstrated enhanced adaptive capacities particularly for vulnerable
communities while at the same time pursue low carbon development through the use of
renewable energy sources.
The EbA Orientation series for regional clusters serve as an opportunity for DENR
regional staff to have updated and working knowledge on climate change adaptation
guided by the EbA Mainstreaming Cycle and practice their updated knowledge and
facilitation skills in assisting vulnerable communities to come up with specific adaptation
action agenda in the form of project proposals that are doable with community initiatives
and mobilization. Such proposals shall be presented/submitted for possible support of
either the People’s Survival Fund (PSF) or DENR funds (44 proposals formulated during
the writeshop).
The People’s Survival Fund (PSF) was created pursuant to Section 18 of Republic Act
9729 (Climate Change Act of 2009), as amended by Republic Act No. 10174 in 2012
which is a special fund in the National Treasury for the financing of adaptation program
and projects based on the National Strategic Framework. Having an annual appropriation
of 1 billion pesos, the PSF will fund climate change projects as proposed by LGUs or
local communities/organizations (LCOs).
The EMB Regional Offices shall continue the coordination with the respective LGU/civil
society organization project proponents and monitor progress of these proposals to ensure
that they successfully avail support from the PSF.
Carbon Mini-Olympics (MCO)
The MCO aims to recognize public high schools for measures that they have undertaken
to curb emissions in their school’s operations. Apart from this, the project also
endeavored to raise the awareness of school administrators, teachers and students on the
issue of climate change and train the teachers on how to calculate their school’s carbon
footprint and integrate this in their lesson plans.
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The Awarding Ceremonies for the Mini(mize) Carbon Olympics (MCO) was held last
February 9, 2016 at Conference Room A of the Air Quality Management and Training
Center, Environmental Management Bureau, DENR Compound, Visayas Avenue,
Quezon City.. This is in partnership with the Earth Day Network Philippines
Incorporated (EDNPI) and the Department of Education.
Sta. Lucia High School (Rosario, Pasig City) and Caybiga High School (Caloocan City)
received the Least Increase in Carbon Emission Award for the least consumption of
electricity and fuel use among public high schools who participated in the MCO.
National Climate Change Consciousness Week
In support to the celebration of the Climate Change Consciousness Week, the conduct of
a Science and Policy Forum entitled “Lake Ecosystems Assessment in the Philippines
(LEAP) 2016” is held on November 22 – 23, 2016 at Summit Ridge Tagaytay, Tagaytay
City, Cavite. The forum is a collaboration of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR), University of the Philippines (UP), the Department of Science and
Technology (DOST), and Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammernarbeit
(GIZ). It aims to provide the most recent set of information for setting the future
directions of Laguna Lake by looking at its bio-geophysical characteristics, pollution
levels, watershed changes, and the vision of the community towards the lake
development. These set of information will be utilized to formulate science-based
policies for the integrated management of Laguna de Bay, and hopefully for other large
urban lakes.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT
The Bureau continuously regulates chemicals which were deemed to pose risk to human
health and environment. Risk assessment and evaluation process is done on every
application for permits received. Among the permits issued are as follows:
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Central Office
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. GRAND

ACTIVITY
TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL* TOTAL
PERMITS / DOCUMENTS RECEIVED and PROCESSED

a. PCL
207 161 122 124 614
b. PMPIN
33 56 24 24 137
c. PSIC (ODS)
160 156 122 86 524
d. Certificate of
Registration (ODS) 61 33 47 35 176
e. CCO Registration /
Amendment 3 18 5 7
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f. CCO Importation
Clearance 69 69 46 30
214
g. PCL Exemption 35 26 25 13 99
Additional
Information (CCO 2 4 0 0 6
application)
Letter 111 185 144 98 538
Memorandum 26 51 31 19 127
Special Order 7 6 4 7 24
Warning / NOV letter 11 24 6 3 44
Polymer Exemption 17 36 28 13 94
Notice of
25 15 13 14 67
Commencement
Regional Office
Certificates / Clearances 2015 Issuance 2016 Issuance

Small Quantity Importation (SQI) 2,865 2,827
Importation Clearances (Asbestos,
348 320
Cyanide, Mercury and ODS)
Registration Certificates (CCO) 383 617
TOTAL 3,596 3,764
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HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
Central Office
A total of nine-hundred seventy-nine (979) registration certificates, notifications and

clearances were issued from January to December 2016 with the following breakdown:
Certificates / Clearances 2015 Issuance 2016 Issuance

TSD Registration/Renewal/Amendment 134 143
Transporter Registration/Renewal/Amendment 231 263
Importation Clearance 187 447
Notification 49 86
Export Clearance 34 40
TOTAL 635 979
Regional Office
At the Regional Offices, a total of eleven thousand twenty nine (11,029) firms including
hospitals were issued registration and permits with the following breakdown:
Certificates / Clearances 2015 2016

Issuance Issuance
Hazardous Waste Generators (HWGs) 1,363 3,019
Registered
Transport Permit 5,066 8,010
TOTAL 6,429 11,029
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POLLUTION ADJUDICATION BOARD (PAB)
Orders/Resolutions Issued:
CDO 19 ORDERS/RESOLUTIONS ISSUED

FLO 23 CY 2016
DISMISSED 17 CDO
11%
TLO 8
OTHERS 105 FLO
13%
TOTAL 172
DISMISSED
OTHERS
10%
61%
TLO
5%
CDO FLO DISMISSED TLO OTHERS
Figure 14: Orders/Resolutions Issued for CY 2016
In CY 2016, one hundred seventy two (172) PAB Resolutions were issued. Of the total
resolutions issued, nineteen (19) firms issued with Cease and Desist Orders (CDO), forty
(40) cases were resolved (Final Lifting Order – 23; Dismissed – 17). Other resolutions
such as Temporary Lifting Order (TLO), Show Cause Order and others amounted to one
hundred thirteen (113) (See Figure 14).
Fines Collected:
The pollution cases lodged

before the PAB does not end by FINES COLLECTED FOR CY
merely complying with DENR 2016
standards, once found that the
RA 8749 / RA
firm already complied with the 9275
DENR requirement, fines and 12%
penalties will be imposed upon
the respondent for their previous
violations. In line with that, the
fines and penalties collected by PD 984
the PAB from January to 88%
December 2016 amounted to

Php 29,851,749.99 (See Figure
15). PD 984 RA 8749 / RA 9275
Figure 15: Fines Collected for CY 2016
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND INFORMATION
World Water Day (March 2016)
The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and

Natural Resources (DENR), through the Environmental Education and Information
Division (EEID) organized two events in support of WWD 2016. These are the 60-second
Video Contest for college students.
The contest is open to Metro Manila and Regions 3 and 4A. Each entry must focus on
the theme, “Water and Jobs.” This year’s theme drew attention to the men and women
whose work centers on various sustainable water strategies that satisfy our water needs
without putting severe strain to our finite freshwater resources.
The EMB was also part of the 2nd World Water Day Awards, wherein awarded was
Bonuan Boquig Elementary School for their water conservation efforts during the
awarding ceremony on March 22, 2016 held at Hotel Novotel, Araneta Center, Cubao,
Quezon City.
World Water Day (WWD) 60-second Video Contest: Water and Jobs
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Earth Day (April 2016)
This year’s theme was “Trees for the Earth. Let’s

get Planting. Step up and Deliver,
#GreenEnvironmentGawingForever”. Earth Day
advocates joined the afternoon celebration dubbed,
“Sandiwang (Isang Diwa sa Pagdiriwang ng
Kalikasan)” at the Quezon City Memorial Circle
grounds. Various exhibits and musical
performances formed part of the celebration, along
with the annual environmental prayer and chant to
save Mother Earth as the main part of the program.
Earth Day Jam
On 23 April 2016, the DENR-EMB in partnership with the Earth Day Jam Foundation
held the Earth Day Jam, the longest-running, free concert for the environment on SM by
the Bay at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. The concert featured 100 local bands and musical
artists during the 8-hour long concert attended by more than 5,000 participants.
Philippine Environment Month (June 2016)
In celebration of June as Philippine Environment Month (Theme: Go Wild for Life.

Combat Biodiversity Loss. #GreenEnvironmentGawingForever), the Bureau conducted
the following activities:
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Multi-media exhibit on combating

biodiversity loss and beating climate
change at Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas
Center, Quezon City from June 6 to 8,
2016. Highlight was the special
performance of renowned ventriloquist,
Ony Carcamo, who entertained mall
goers with a comedic performance with
an environmental twist.
Environment Bloggers’ Forum with

Howie Severino and Noel Cabangon as
special guests to promote the hashtag
#GreenEnvironmentGawingForever at
the Cocoon Boutique Hotel in Quezon
City on June 7, 2016.
Annual Clean Air Forum with the

Partnership for Clean Air, last June 14
and 15, 2016 at the DENR Social Hall
in Quezon City.
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Last June 16, 2016, the Bureau

conducted a live mural painting
(Theme: Combat Biodiversity Loss.
Beat Climate Change) by A.G. Saño
(painter, marine conservation, and
climate advocate) and students in
Metro Manila at the Ninoy Aquino
Parks and Wildlife Center
Amphitheater in Quezon City.
National Clean Air Month (November 2016)
The month of November has been

declared as the National Clean Air
Month, National Environmental
Awareness Month, and National
Climate Change Consciousness Week.
Because of the important role that
everybody plays in promoting a
balanced and sustainable environment,
as well as an informed citizenry, the
theme for the celebration has been
dubbed as "Green Schools, Build
Climate– resilient and Sustainable
Communities."
As part of the month-long

celebration, the EMB organized the
2016 Clean Air Concert, Youth
Forum and Exhibit in partnership
with the Earth Day Jam Foundation
on November 8, 2016 at Market!
Market! in Taguig City. Local
performers were Silent Sanctuary,
Gloc 9 and 6 Cycle Mind. The event
was participated in by around 1200
guests and mall goers.
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RESEARCH AND LABORATORY SERVICES
A total of two thousand eight hundred seven (2,807) environmental samples were
collected and analyzed (inclusive of QA/QC samples) to support the various monitoring
activities and projects of the Bureau (i.e. Acid Deposition Monitoring, Air and Water
Quality Monitoring, Leachate Monitoring, Beachwatch, adopt-an-Estero, etc.). These
samples analyses resulted in twenty thousand seven hundred seventy nine (20,779)
determinations for the considered parameters such as BOD, DO, Total and Fecal
Coliform, COD, Nutrients, Anions, Cations, Heavy Metals, POPs, etc.
PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (PEPP)
Review and Evaluation of applicants for Track 1 Category
The final evaluation of Track 1 Applicants for 2015 was finished during the 1st Quarter
of 2016. All concerned companies, copy furnished the corresponding EMB Regional
Offices, were informed of the results of the validation.
Out of twenty- five (25) applicants, twenty-one (21) firms were validated, two (2) firms
withdrew their application, and two (2) firms did not qualify in the criteria. Only one (1)
firm qualified and was awarded with the DENR Seal of Approval.
As a joint activity with Philippines Chiller Energy Efficiency Project (PCEEP), the
awarding was conducted last October 12, 2016 at Hotel H2O in Manila. EDC-Green Core
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Geothermal Corporation was the sole awardee of the 2015 DENR Seal of Approval. The
event was attended by EMB Regional Directors. Assistant Secretary Rommel Abesamis
delivered the message in behalf of Secretary Gina Lopez.
Evaluation and Monitoring of Track 2 Category
The PEPP Track 2 Validation of firms endorsed by Regional Offices continued. For CY
2016, twenty-four (24) firms from eight (8) different regions were validated. Four (4)
firms submitted their Letter of Intent (LOI) to join PEPP Track 2. Also, the PEPP
participated in the conduct of Industry Fora for SMEs in Region 2, 5, 9 and 10 in
cooperation with the ECAC.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ACTION CENTER (ECAC)
This 2016, the Environmental Compliance Assistance Center (ECAC) focused on

strengthening its partnership with Micro-Small Medium Enterprises and assisting the
Department of Environmental and Natural Resources in promoting their hotline to cater
to the environmental issues and concerns raised by stakeholders.
Continuing its thrust in supporting the MSMEs to comply with environmental

compliance, ECAC also focused on providing them with the assistance they need in terms
of compliance. This was done together with the help of Philippine Environment
Partnership Program, Department of Health, and the Development Bank of the
Philippines. ECAC also held three Capacity Development Workshop in Environmental
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Compliance in NCR together with the help of our regional offices to update MSMEs on
the new online permitting of the EMB.
In 2016, there were 795 responses sent coming from the website inquiry alone and 4
campaign and consultations events and 3 workshops conducted all over the country.
It’s a continuing process to help LGUs and MSMEs to assimilate to easier methods for
compliance. ECAC also used feedback from the workshop to improve and tailor-fit their
services to its audience. Aside from the information and set of efficient guidelines the
ECAC provides, workshop output mentioned that ECAC exuded positive reinforcement
that helped them understand the mandates of the Environmental Management Bureau and
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. MSMEs also commented that
ECAC’s awareness campaign, held of high importance when it came to aiding MSMEs
of what they need to know about environmental laws and regulations.
The “Green Advocate” – The ECAC E-Magazine
Green Advocate is the Environmental Compliance Assistance Center’s (ECAC) first e-

magazine. Previously conceptualized as a newsletter, the idea of delivering an interactive
magazine was born (See Figure 16).
Green Advocate brings a concise summary of EMB news, updates, events, new policies
and regulations at the convenience of its compactness. Bring Green Advocate with you
everywhere and access them on your phone, iPADs or tablets. You also have the option
to subscribe to get the latest issues the moment it drops.
The Bureau associate color green with the feeling of renewal, rebirth, harmony and
growth. It is also the first color we pick whenever we think of the environment. As for
our center’s advocacy, The Environmental Management Bureau’s mission is to protect,
restore and enhance environmental quality towards good public health, environmental
integrity and economic vitality and in line with this, it is the Environmental Compliance
Assistance Center’s goal to assist various sectors of the Philippine industry in their
environmental compliance. It is also our goal to influence MSMEs, LGUs, and the
education sector to adopt the green advocacy as their social responsibility and to be our
partners in the safe-guarding of our environment while we walk the path to a more
advanced Philippines.
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Figure 16: Green Advocate – The ECACs E-Magazine
EMB Hotline
In the latter part of 2016, the EMB Hotline became the support for the DENR Aksyon
Kalikasan Hotline to cater to EMB related concerns of stakeholders. In addition to having
a dedicated hotline and official email, the EMB also added a supporting landline to cater
to other calls. Averaging on 15-20 calls a day, the number of complaints and queries
reached a total of 1,688 this year.
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VI. ANNEXES
Annex A Bued WQMA (DAO 2016-03)

Annex B Naga WQMA (DAO 2016-04)
Annex C Coron Bay WQMA (DAO 2016-05)
Annex D Sabang Bay WQMA (DAO 2016-06)
Annex E Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards
(DAO 2016-05)
Annex F Lake Sebu WQMA (DAO 2016-14)
Annex G Ayala River WQMA (DAO 2016-15)
Annex H Tagoloan River WQMA (DAO 2016-16)
Annex I Talomo River WQMA (DAO 2016-17)
Annex J Naguilian WQMA (DAO 2016-18)
Annex K Cañas-Maalimango WQMA (DAO 2016-19)
Annex L Adoption of EURO 4 (DAO 2016-23)
Annex M Providing New Fees and Charges for Various Services of the
EMB (DAO 2016-28)
Annex N Additional Classified Waterbodies (DMC 2016-08)
Annex O Requiring Online Submission of CMR under PEISS
(EMB MC 2016-001)
Annex P AWQMF Operations Manual (EMB MC 2016-004)
Annex P-1 NWQMF Operations Manual (EMB MC 2016-004)
Annex Q ECC Applicants for Mining Projects including Sand and
Gravel Quarry Projects (EMB MC 2016-006)
Annex R Clarificatory Guidelines on the Conduct of SET by DENR and
its Accredited TPSETF (EMB MC 2016-008)
Annex S Clarification on the Prohibition of Paints with Lead and Lead
Compounds used for Children’s Toys and Related Products
(EMB MC 2016-010)
Annex T Instructions on the Implementation and Enforcement of the
Devolved Functions under DENR MC No. 2002-12 on the
CCOs, SQI and PICCs (EMB MC 2016-011)
Annex U Approved Methods of Analysis for Water and Wastewater
(EMB MC 2016-012)
Annex V List of Adopted Esteros
Annex W List of Classified Waterbodies
Annex X Recreational Waters Monitoring (Water Quality Results)
Annex Y List of Approved 10-Year SWM Plan
Annex Y-1 List of Submitted 10-Year SWM Plan
Annex Z List of MRFs Established
Annex AA List of Disposal Facilities
Annex AA-1 List of Sanitary Landfill
Annex BB Foreign Assisted and Special Projects Implemented
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Environmental Management Bureau

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUREAU

1. PD 1586 - Environmental Impact Statement System 1978

The implementation of “Adopt-an-Estero Program” which covers esteros/creeks, waterways

In addition to the initiatives / innovations of the bureau is the development of mobile

I. POLICIES FORMULATED AND APPROVED

j) Designation of the Naguilian River System Water Quality Management Area

k) Designation of the Cañas-Maalimango Rivers Water Quality Management Area

The Cañas-Maalimango Rivers Water Quality Management Area was designated

n) Additional List of Classified Water Bodies (DMC 2016-08)

o) Requiring the online submission of Compliance Monitoring Reports (CMR)

p) Operation Manuals for the National Water Quality Management Fund

r) Clarificatory Guidelines on the Conduct of Stack Emission Tests by DENR-

The EMB MC 2016-010 was issued to provide clarification in the implementation of

t) Instructions on the Implementation and Enforcement of the Devolved Functions

The EMB MC 2016-011 was issued to provide clarification in the implementation

II. MAJOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED

Nationwide Air Quality

Aside from the management of web based

Figure 1: Mobile Application (Beta Version)

The transport sector NATIONAL EMISSION INVENTORY

Figure 2: National Emission Inventory 2012

Figure 3: NCR Emission Inventory 2012

Total Suspended Particulate (TSP)

Nationwide Air Quality Status (TSP)

TSP Standard (90 ug/Ncm) Nationwide TSP Level

Figure 4: Nationwide Air Quality Status 2010 – 2016 (TSP)

Particulate Matter 10 (PM10)

Nationwide Air Quality Status (PM10)

PM10 Standard (60 µg/Ncm) Nationwide PM10 Level

Figure 5: Nationwide Air Quality Status 2011 – 2016 (PM10)

Total Suspended Particulate (TSP)

Metro Manila Air Quality Status (TSP)

100 101 101

Metro Manila Air Quality Status (PM10)

Motor Vehicle Emission Management Program

Industrial Emission Management Program

The Industrial Emission Management Program ensures compliance of industries to the

Figure 8: Map of 22 Airsheds Nationwide

Adopt-an-Estero Waterbody Program

Under the Adopt-an-Estero Waterbody Program, the Bureau encourages private

Based on the adopted esteros/waterbodies monitored from 2012 to 2016, 89 waterbodies

Spine Creek (Caloocan City)

Ello-Zagala Creek (Dasmariñas, Cavite)

NIA Canal District II (Antique)

Jagobiao Creek (Mandaue City, Cebu)

Zamboanga Channel Creek (Zamboanga City)

Kauswagan Creek (Cagayan de Oro City)

Water Quality Management Area (WQMA)

The designation of Water Quality Management Areas (WQMA) is governed by the

In CY 2016, there are additional 10 designated WQMA and 20 WQMA operationalized.

No. DAO No. WQMA Region

Figure 9: Map of 31 Designated WQMAs

Sagip Ilog Program

Results of Water Quality Monitoring of 19 Priority Rivers:

Recreational Waters (Bathing Beaches) Monitoring

Monitoring of Bathing Beaches

To determine pathogens contamination of bathing beaches in Manila Bay nineteen (19)