Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, EDSA corner Quezon Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon City
http://www.dilg.gov.ph

OBSERVANCE OF THE WEEKLY CONDUCT OF CLEAN-UP DRIVE RELATIVE TO THE

MANILA BAY CLEAN-UP, REHABILITATION, AND PRESERVATION PROGRAM

Memorandum Circular No. _______________

1.0 Background

In light of the Supreme Court mandamus to clean up Manila Bay and in consideration
of the potential health hazards, threat to food security, and impacts on biodiversity
loss, there is a need for utmost attention and cooperation among the national
government agencies and local government units in restoring the waters of Manila
Bay to class SB level making it fit for swimming, skin –diving and other forms of
contact recreation, and to preserve it thereafter.

One of the major objectives of the Manila Bay Clean-up, Rehabilitation and
Preservation Program (MBCRPP) is to reduce the amount of solid waste ending up
in water bodies and waterways. This entails the proper implementation of solid
waste management, and the conduct of regular clean-ups in case stray solid waste
material end up in said water bodies. In connection to this, the program also deals
with information, education, and communication activities geared towards changing
values and increasing participation of all stakeholders in meeting the objectives of
the program.

2.0 Purpose

This Memorandum Circular is issued to direct all concerned LGUs to fulfill their roles
and responsibilities under environment laws that contribute to the rehabilitation of
Manila Bay, and to direct concerned DILG Regional Offices in ensuring the effective
compliance of the LGUs.

3.0 Legal Compliance

3.1. Section 20 of Republic Act No, 9275 or the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 entails
that Local Government Units shall share the responsibility in the management and
improvement of water quality within their territorial jurisdictions.

3.2. Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code provides that barangays are
required to deliver basic services which include but not limited to services and
facilities related to general hygiene and sanitation, beautification, and solid waste
collection.

4.0 Scope/Coverage

This policy shall cover the one hundred seventy-eight (178) City and Municipal
Mayors and the five thousand seven hundred fourteen (5,714) Punong Barangays
Covered by the MBCRPP, and DILG Regional Directors of Region III, Region IV-A, and
the National Capital Region (NCR).
5.0 Policy Content and Guidelines

5.1. Roles of Cities, Municipalities, and Barangays

5.1.1. All 178 Cities and Municipalities, and all 5,714 Barangays in the Manila Bay
Watershed Area shall organize a clean-up drive which shall be conducted in
areas, such as, but not limited to, coastal areas and/or inland water systems in
their respective localities on a weekly basis, starting on Sunday, January 27,
2019, and every Saturday thereafter.

5.1.2. A simultaneous clean-up drive in all cities, municipalities, and barangays in the
Manila Bay Watershed Area shall be conducted on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at
7:00AM, to mark the beginning of the weekly effort to rehabilitate Manila Bay.

5.1.3. LGUs may organize a network of volunteers, non-government organizations,

civil society organizations, academe, etc. to encourage participation from
different stakeholders in the conduct of the clean-up drives.

5.2. Roles of the DILG Provincial and Regional Offices

5.2.1. Monitor the conduct of weekly clean-up drives in their respective areas of
jurisdiction.

5.2.2. Supervise the effective implementation of the activity, ensuring proper

monitoring, documentation, and disposal of waste collected.

5.2.3. Ensure timely submission of LGUs’ post-activity reports, to be consolidated

and submitted to the DILG BLGS.

5.3. Reportorial Requirements

5.3.1. All concerned barangays shall submit a post-activity report of the conducted
clean-up drive to their city or municipality every Tuesday of the succeeding
week.

5.3.2. All concerned cities and municipalities shall consolidate data of barangay
clean-up drives, and submit the consolidated report along with their post-
activity report to the DILG Provincial or Regional Office every Thursday of the
succeeding with week.

5.3.3. The post-activity report shall contain, but not limited to, the following:
a) Number of sacks of collected solid waste;
b) Barangay/s covered;
c) Length of area covered expressed in meters;
d) List of Attendees;
e) Photo documentation; and
f) Details on Disposal.

Prescribed template of the post-activity report are attached Annex “A” for
barangays, and Annex “B” for cities/municipalities. Soft copy of the templates
may be accessed through the url: http://tiny.cc/ManilaBayCleanUpDrive

5.3.4. Reports by the barangays shall be duly signed by the Committee Chairperson
on Environment or equivalent, and, to be certified true and correct by the
Punong Barangay or authorized representative. Reports by the cities and
municipalities shall be signed by City/ Municipal Environment and Natural

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 Resource Officer (M/C ENRO) or its designated alternate, and certified true and
correct by the Local Chief Executive.

5.3.5. Concerned DILG Regional Offices shall submit the consolidated data and
reports of clean-up drives to the DILG BLGS every 5th day of the succeeding
month through e-mail address: mbcrpp.blgs@gmail.com.

6.0 References

6.1. Republic Act No. 9275 otherwise known as the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
6.2. Republic Act No. 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991

7.0 Repealing Clause

All DILG Memorandum Circulars inconsistent herewith in part or in full, are hereby
modified, revoked, or repealed accordingly.

8.0 Effectivity

This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately.

9.0 Approving Authority

EDUARDO M. AÑO
DILG

10.0 Feedback

For related queries, kindly contact the Bureau of Local Government Supervision at Tel
Nos. (02) 876-3454 loc. 4211 or at email address at dilg.manilabaypmo@gmail.com.

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 ANNEX “A”

(Form 1 for Barangay)

MANILA BAY CLEAN UP, REHABILITATION AND PRESERVATION PROGRAM

Date: _______________

CONDUCT OF WEEKLY CLEAN-UP DRIVE

BARANGAY: _________________ CITY/MUNICIPALITY: __________________

A. Barangay Clean-up Drive

Water Body/ Length No. of Sacs

Date Barangay Waterway covered Covered Collected
(if applicable) (in meters)

Details on Disposal Other Remarks

B. Photo Documentation (attach photos of the clean-up drive here)

C. List of Attendees

Prepared by:

________________________________________________________ ____________________________
Committee Chair on Environment or authorized Date
representative

Certified Correct:

__________________________________________________________ _____________________________
Punong Barangay or authorized representative Date

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 ANNEX “B”

(Form 2 for City and Municipal)

MANILA BAY CLEAN UP, REHABILITATION AND PRESERVATION PROGRAM

CONDUCT OF WEEKLY CLEAN-UP DRIVE

Week/Period Covered: __________________

CITY/MUNICIPALITY: ___________________________ PROVINCE: __________________________

A. LGU-Initiated Clean Up Drive

Water Body/ Length

No. of Sacs
Date Barangay Waterway covered Covered
Collected
(if applicable) (in meters)

Details on Disposal Other Remarks

B. Barangay Initiated Clean-up Drive

Water Body/
No. Length Covered No. of Sacs
Date Barangay Waterway covered
(in meters) Collected
(if applicable)

C. Photo Documentation (attach photos of the clean-up drive here)

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Prepared by:

__________________________________________________________
____________________________
C/M ENRO or authorized representative Date

Certified Correct:

___________________________________________________________ ___________________________
Local Chief Executive or authorized representative Date

Noted by:

___________________________________________________________ _____________________________
C/MLGOO Date