Chapter V.

  Strategies and Action Programs Citizenry committed and empowered to be 

Strategic planning plays an important role because it is an organization’s process of defining its strategy or direction and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy,
including its capital and people. The term strategic is used for the process because it prepares the organization to respond to circumstances related to the organization’s dynamic environment.
Strategy is essentially a bridge between the past and the future. The past and present are viewed when an "as is" study is done while the future is visualized through the "to be” study of the
overall management structure (UNEP, 2009). The implementation of this SEMP is guided by the 7S McKinsey model where LGUs, NGAs and NGOs are the primary organizations responsible for
the achievement of the proposed action programs. NGAs, LGUs, NGOs/POs should have appropriate structure, financial and manpower resources, established information and monitoring
system, with strategy and superordinate goals. It placed shared values as the center to maintain balance because it is the foundation of every organization and plays an important role in aligning
all key elements to effectively implement this SEMP.

ACTION PROGRAM 1. Governance

The Provincial Development Council (PDC) Committee on Environment as the Institutional Mechanism for the Implementation of Strategic Environmental Management Plan 2021-2045 (SEMP).

ACTION PROGRAM 1 – Governance

Goal:

To develop and sustainably manage, to the fullest, the natural resources of the province through a ridge to reef approach; and in accordance with sound management concepts and practices
consistent with the existing environmental laws, rules and regulations and other relevant legal issuances for the benefit of the present and future generations;

 
Objective:

1.    To act on all the initiatives of Provincial Government and other concerned agencies and entities on environmental protection and management by implementing the provisions of the
Strategic Environmental Management Plan (SEMP) 2021-2045; and

2.     To formulate plans and prepare policies for the protection and management of the environment

3.     To have more effective and efficient cross-sector, inter-agency mechanisms in ensuring and promoting the sustainable development in the province

ACTION PROGRAM/ INDICATOR OF TIMETABLE INDICATIVE RESPONSIBLE SUPPORTING

COMPONENTS/ACTIVITIES OUTPUT BUDGET AGENCIES LAWS

Implement the  ten (10) Action Programs of the Number of Cross-Sector Interagency By the end of   PG-ENRO PDC Resolution Approving the
SEMP 2021-2045 Mechanism Plan prepared and integrated 2045 SEMP 2021-2045
PDC
to the SEMP 2021-2045
SP Resolution  Approving the
·         PDC Sectoral Committee
Number of plans formulated  SEMP 2021-2045
on Environmental
Number of Action Programs Implemented Management

   

   

Approve plans and policies for environmental Number of policies approved By the end of   PDC  
protection and management 2045
Number of plans approved  ·          PDC Sectoral
Committee on Environmental
Management

SP

 
 Strengthen the composition of the PDC Sectoral Executive Order Creating the PDC Sectoral By the end of   PDC  
Committee on Environmental Management Committee on Environmental 2022
Management amended

Mobilize partnerships in the implementation of No. of MOUs/MOAs entered with partner By the end of   Provincial Government of  
the action programs of SEMP 2020-2045 agencies 2045 Batangas

  No. of Public-Private Partnership entered  

Monitor the Implementation of the SEMP 2021- No. of SEMP Action Programs monitored Yearly (Semi-   PDC  
2045 Annually)

ACTION PROGRAM 2. Forest and Riparian Protection and Management

To pursue the goal of protecting and increasing the provincial forest cover or forest canopy density to assure the supply of safe drinking water for the inhabitants of Batangas, this action
program shall see to the establishment of an institutional mechanism that shall spur actions to effect watershed management for those existing in the province. It shall lobby policies that will
protect and preserve the already existing forest cover while pursuing to increase the total percentage cover. Last but not the least, it shall enlist local government, national government and
stakeholder participation in watershed resources studies in the province leading to watershed characterization and the development of watershed management plans for major watersheds in
the province. 

To protect and increase Provincial Forest Cover to assure the supply of safe drinking water for citizens of the Province of Batangas for present and future generations.
 ACTION PROGRAM 2. Forest and Riparian Protection and Management

Goal:

To protect and increase Provincial Forest Cover to assure the supply of safe drinking water for inhabitants of the Province of Batangas for present and future generations

Objectives:

1.     To properly establish a provincial and local institutional mechanism for forest/watershed management

2.     To preserve existing forest in the province while working to increase forest cover 

3.     To enlist local government, national government and stakeholder participation in watershed resources studies in the province

ACTION PROGRAM/ INDICATOR OF TIMETABL INDICATIVE RESPONSIBLE SUPPORTING

E
COMPONENTS/ACTIVITIES OUTPUT BUDGET AGENCIES LAWS

 
I. Institutional Mechanism

Create awareness on negative Development of a Communication Plan to encourage tree planting on A&D     PGENRO, LGUs, DENR EO No. 23, PD
effects of low forest cover lands and Reforestation in Forest lands; protection, conservation and 705
management of forest ecosystem and watersheds, promotion of
indigenous and endemic species

Issue-based organizing at the local Provincial Ordinance on Declaration of Batangas Bay (Calumpang)     PGENRO, PLO, LGUs, SP Local
level Watershed Government
Code
 

*possible replication to other identified watersheds

  Formulation of Network/Council for Calumpang Watershed with     PGENRO, PLO, LGUs, SP  

accompanying Provincial Ordinance and a Resolution adopting the
Ordinance
  Drafting of watershed management plan        

  Creation of Forest Protection and Law Enforcement Group     PGENRO, LGUs, DENR, Local  
PNP, MG, PCG, DILG,
 
Prosecutor’s Office, PLO, SP

  Establishment and Maintaining a Forest Resources Information System     PGENRO, partner  

To mobilize partnerships in the 1.  To undertake MOUs/MOAs with partner agencies        

implementation of Action Program
2. To strengthen Public-Private- Partnerships (PPPs)
2

           

II. Protection and Preservation of Existing Forest Cover

Locally Established Forest Through ordinances and manage the same through community     PGENRO, LGUs, DENR Local
Protection/conservation areas partnerships and sustainable financing (Beach Forests, Mangrove Forests, Government
Upland) Code

• Survey and Assessment

·         Drafting of PFLUP

Updating/Drafting of Municipal/ City FLUPs

Continued distribution of forest tree seedlings to LGUs and different     PGENRO, LGUs, private  
entities in partnership with the private sector. partners

Establishment of revenue-generating community-based forest Recreation     PGENRO, LGUs, DENR,  

Projects private partners

           

           

III. River and Riparian Ecosystems

 Design and implement “Sagip – Ilog” Through adopt-a-river program as CSR initiative for big corporations     PGENRO, LGUs  
initiative

Clean and Green Program along waterways     PGENRO, LGUs, DENR  

Monitoring of riverbank easements of 3.00 meters, 20.00 meters and     PGENRO, LGUs, DENR  
40.00 meters in urban areas, agricultural areas and forestland respectively
through local ordinances

IV. Urban Greenbelts

Establishment of Urban Survey and assessment/Inventory of potential areas     PGENRO, LGUs, DENR  
Greenbelts/Eco Parks

ACTION PROGRAM 3. Groundwater Resources Management

The goal of this program is to establish and maintain an efficient and effective integrated groundwater management program for sustainability, high quality and accessibility of groundwater
supply within the province. To be able to attain all of these, action programs were planned on the identified problem areas such as possible source depletion, salt-water intrusion of GW supply,
inaccessibility of GW to the rural areas in some municipalities and absence of localized governance, Institutional arrangements. Establishment and implementation of an integrated groundwater
management program is the overall long-term strategy identified to mitigate the impacts of climate change.   
ACTION PROGRAM 3 -   Groundwater Resources Management

Goal:

Efficient and effective integrated groundwater management program and a sustainable, high quality and accessible groundwater supply for every Batangueño.

Objectives:

1. To establish an effective and efficient comprehensive groundwater management program

2. To establish a comprehensive groundwater quality monitoring and database management system

3. To develop and implement policies and programs pertaining to groundwater protection and management

ACTION PROGRAM/ INDICATOR OF TIMETABLE INDICATIVE RESPONSIBLE SUPPORTING

COMPONENTS/ACTIVITIES OUTPUT BUDGET AGENCIES LAWS

Area of concern 3. Depletion and contamination of groundwater resources

 

Installation and operation groundwater monitoring wells Identification and establishment of monitoring sites.     NWRB Water Code

Memorandum of agreement with LGUs and and/or LGU

partner institutions
DepEd/others

 PG ENRO
Inclusion of groundwater vulnerability risks in CLUP Training and IEC in identified LGUs and Barangays     PPDO  
regarding vulnerability of GW supply
(Creation of Interagency Task Force on Water Contamination in LGU (LCE, MA,
Taal Volcano Protected Landscape and Adoption of its Action Review and revision of land use plans or zoning MENRO, MPDC)
Plan) classification system
 PG ENRO
 

Control of saltwater intrusion in in Batangas City, San Pascual and Regular monitoring of groundwater withdrawal,     NWRB  
other identified LGUs water level and quality
LGU (LCE, MA,
  Establish and implement coastline protection MENRO, MPDC)
programs
PGENRO
Regulation of groundwater extraction for protection and Audit of water use of major water user     NWRB LGU (LCE, MA,  
conservation of water resources MENRO, MPDC)

  LWUA

PG ENRO

Revision of the GW provisions in the E-code to align with the Review and propose amendments to E-code, IEC     Sangguniang  
Water Code and Clean Water Act regarding proposed amendments on E-code Panlalawigan
provisions on GW to LGUs
  LGU (LCE, MA,
  MENRO, MPDC)

PG ENRO

 
Mobilization of groundwater protection and sustainability Delineation of recharge zone protection schemes and     LGU (LCE, MA,  
programs installation of artificial recharge systems MENRO, MPDC)

  Intensify groundwater protection on existing  PG ENRO

recharge zones
 
Provision of incentives to use rainwater harvesting

Practice of drainage systems (urban ecosystem)

 
Establishment and implementation of integrated water resources Inclusion of climate resilience action to the water     Sangguniang  
management program and effective operation across all sectors safety plans (Batangas City) Panlalawigan

Integration of multisectoral water use database and LGU (LCE, MA,

Accounting MENRO, MPDC

Capacity building programs for staff engaged with PG ENRO

groundwater monitoring activities (PGENRO BEL)
 
 
ACTION PROGRAM 4. Recreational Water Quality Management

The goal here is to develop and implement recreational water quality management programs in coordination with the Recreational Water Quality Inter - Agency Task Force. Regular monitoring
of recreational water bodies shall be done in five (5) municipalities as follows: San Juan, Lemery, Calatagan, Lian and Nasugbu. A plan of action, management programs and relevant policies shall
be pursued to resolve water quality degradation. An example of measures to this effect includes passing an ordinance in septage and sewage management for compliance of LGUs and resorts.

ACTION PROGRAM 4 - Recreational Water Management

Goal:

To develop and implement recreational water quality management programs in all identified recreational waters of the province in coordination with the Recreational Water Quality Regional
Inter-Agency Technical Committee (RIATC)

Objectives:

1.     To establish close coordination with the RIATC regarding the RWQ monitoring program

2.     To develop a plan of action and management programs to mitigate the water quality degradation based on the monitoring data

3.     To pass an ordinance regarding septage and sewage management for compliance of LGUs/resort owners

ACTION PROGRAM/ INDICATOR OF TIMETABLE INDICATIVE RESPONSIBLE SUPPORTING

 COMPONENTS/ACTIVITIES OUTPUT BUDGET AGENCIES LAWS

Area of concern 4. Recreational Water Quality Degradation

Coordinated Action with the RIATC Regional Inter-Agency Memorandum of agreement with LGUs and     PG-ENRO RA 9275, DENR AO 2016-08, DAO
Technical Committee for areas under MOA and/or partner institutions 2021-19, EMB MC No. 006 S. 2015,
RA 7160

Water Quality Monitoring in areas not under MOA with EMB, Monitoring Results on primary parameters     PGENRO RA 9275, DENR AO 2016-08, DAO
DOT, DOH (pH, FC) 2021-19, EMB MC No. 006 S. 2015,
RA 7160

Facilitate the enactment of Provincial and Municipal/City Approved Provincial and Municipal/City       RA 9275, DENR AO 2016-08, DAO
Septage Ordinance Septage Ordinance 2021-19, PD 198, RA 7160

Establishment of individual/centralized WTF/STP Established individual/centralized WTF/STP       RA 9275, DENR AO 2016-08, DAO
2021-19, PD 198, Building Code
 IEC in identified LGUs and Resort Owners regarding IEC in identified LGUs and Resort Owners        
recreational water quality degradation regarding recreational water quality
degradation
 

Training on mitigation, protection of water quality of Training program implemented        

recreational waters

Monitoring of compliance of resort owners on the provisions Monitoring reports        

of RA 9275, DENR AO 2016-08, DAO 2021-19, RA 7160,
Tourism Code

ACTION PROGRAM 5. Solid and Liquid Waste Management

The first goal of this action program is to effectively implement the provisions of RA 9003 and RA 7160 and their respective implementing rules and regulations that fall within the concerns of
the Provincial Government. The second goal is to promote materials management and waste management and clean sites to prevent trash, especially plastic material, from eventually reaching
shared waters contributing to river or marine debris. The next goal is to stop uncontrolled dumping and open burning in the cities/municipalities by adding to and improving existing sanitary
landfill sites. And last but not the least, to increase barangay, city/municipal and provincial level of knowledge and experience in the area of sustainable management of livestock
slurries/wastewater and farmyard manure to plan action programs that will eventually reduce them. It also aims to reduce further contamination of our provincial waters through
implementation of a comprehensive agro-industrial waste management program. 

ACTION PROGRAM 5 – SOLID AND LIQUID WASTES MANAGEMENT

Goals:

1. To effectively implement the provisions of RA 9003, RA 9275 and RA 6969 and their respective implementing rules and regulations that falls within the concerns of the provincial
government.
2. To increase waste minimization and diversion through active participation of barangays and households
3. To increase compliance of establishments on proper waste management by 2045.

Objectives:

1. To ensure effectiveness by implementing national and local laws and policies related to waste management
2. To promoted waste management technology to prevent contamination of water resources
3. To implement the issuance of environmental clearance

ACTION PROGRAM/ INDICATOR OF OUTPUT TIMETABLE INDICATIVE BUDGET RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES SUPPORTING LAWS
COMPONENTS/ACTIVITIES
Area of concern 5. Weak implementation of Marine Debris Prevention and Control Measures
I. Implementation of National and Local Laws

Oversee the implementation Assist the city/municipality in PGENRO, LGU (LCE,

and development of the City/ the preparation, modification Yearly C/MENRO), EMB DENR, RA 9003 and its IRR
Municipality’s Solid Waste and implementation of waste NSWMC
Management Plan management plans

Review every end of the year

or as needed the Provincial/
City/ Municipality solid waste
management plan
Convene joint meetings of
the PSWMB at least every
quarter
Review the status of Yearly PGENRO, LGU (LCE, RA 9003 and its IRR
implementation based on set C/MENRO), EMB DENR,
targets NSWMC
Four (4) Meetings yearly Quarterly PSWMB
RA 9003 and its IRR

Increase effort in the 100% of Barangays has an Yearly

activation of the Barangay MRF and Composting Facility PGENRO
SWM Committee LGUs RA 9003 and its IRR
Periodic monitoring of MRFs DILG
and Composting Facilities

II. Collaboration and Mobilization of LGUs and Communities

Promote public awareness
and proper waste Information, Education, Semi-annual
management and conduct of Campaign and PGENRO, LGU (C/MENRO), RA 9003 and its IRR
capacity building on handling Communication thru: EMB DENR
and management of wastes o Signboards Academe
o Flyers/Pamphlets Stakeholders
o Social Media BSU
o Seminars on SWM PROVET
o House to house IEC
o Contest on
Barangays, Schools

Increase participation in the 100% participation of

waste diversion and households in the proper Yearly
m0inimization programs waste segregation and PGENRO, LGU (C/MENRO), RA 9003 and its IRR
operation of the MRFs and EMB DENR
Composting Facilities Stakeholders

Promote waste to energy 100% of LGUs are engaged in

technologies the waste to energy By 2045 PGENRO, LGU (C/MENRO),
technologies EMB DENR RA 9003 and its IRR
Stakeholders
DTI
III. Additional and Improvement of Waste Reception Facility
Establishment of Provincial PGB operated TSD facility
Government Treatment, By 2045 RA 9003 and its IRR
Storage and Disposal (TSD) 100% of special/hazardous PGENRO And RA 6969
for special/hazardous wastes wastes are properly treated
in response to Covid 19 and and disposed
Taal volcano eruption
IV. Industrial, Domestic Sewage and Agricultural Waste Pollution
Implement Section 5 of
Article 18 of the Provincial E- 100% of establishments that Yearly PGENRO, LGU (LCE,
Code or the issuance of has potential impact on C/MENRO)
Environment Clearance water resources in RA 9275 and IRR
coordination with C/MENROs
are monitored/inspected

Require the establishments 100% of establishments

to install proper waste installed applicable waste By 2045
management facility management facilities PGENRO Batangas Province E-Code
LGUs
Stakeholders
DOST
DA

Establishment of Provincial One (1) Wastewater facility

Wastewater Treatment established per district By 2045 PGENRO
facility LGUs RA 9275 and IRR
EMB-DENR
Stakeholders
Academe
DOST
DA
PEO
DPWH

Formulation and 100% of Local Sewerage and

Implementation of Local Septage Management Plan By 2045 PGENRO
Sewerage and Septage Are formulated and LGUs
Management Plan implemented EMB-DENR
Stakeholders
Academe
 DOST
DA
PEO
DPWH

ACTION PROGRAM 6. Curbing Illegal Quarrying 

This action program’s goal is to restrict illegal extraction and transportation of quarry materials in the province. This should be done through quick response to complaints on illegal quarrying,
efficient collection of fines and penalties from illegal quarry operators, and strict implementation of SOPs in illegal operations by deputized officers. One over-ruling strategy is the
encouragement of community involvement to curb such illegal activities. 

Area of Concern 6: Erosion and Sedimentation

ACTION PROGRAM 6 - Curbing Illegal Quarrying

Goal:

To curb illegal extraction and transportation of quarry materials in the Province of Batangas.

 
 

Objectives:

1. To increase collection of payments of fines and penalties from all illegal quarry operators.

2. 100% implementation of standard operating procedures on apprehension of illegally sourced materials by all deputized officers within the province of Batangas.

3. Immediate action/response to illegal quarrying complaints should be done within 5 working days.

ACTION PROGRAM/ INDICATOR OF TIMETABLE INDICATIVE RESPONSIBLE SUPPORTING

COMPONENTS/ACTIVITIES OUTPUT BUDGET AGENCIES LAWS

Area of Concern 6: Erosion and Sedimentation

I. Illegal quarrying
Involvement of local communities
in monitoring and enforcement.
On time coordination with the Department of Environment and Annually   PG-ENRO; LGUs; DENR Administrative
Natural Resources (DENR) – Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Deputized Officers; Order No. 2008-22
Environment in the deputation of Environment and Natural DENR-EMB, DENR-
Resources Officers (ENRO) and full coordination with the deputized MGB
enforcers and Deputy ENRO officers in the implementation of  
environmental protection and apprehension/seizure.
-  Number of communication letters furnished to agencies
concerned  
-  Number of seminar/workshops facilitated/conducted  
Encouraging and strengthening the capacity of local officers and     PG-ENRO DENR Administrative
other stakeholders, i.e., Permit Holders, Civil Society Organizations Order (DAO) No.
 
and Local Government Units in the monitoring and apprehension 2008-22, DAO No.
of illegal quarry operators through capacity building and   2010-21
deputation.

-  Number of stakeholders deputized

Establish a province-wide complaint hotline to encourage the        

public to report illegal quarrying with ease.

-  Number of complaints received

Coordination with the DENR Regional Center/Hotline and DENR Every year   DENR-MGB, DENR-  
embedded personnel in the implementation of monitoring and EMB, DENR Regional
investigation and DENR-MGB, DENR-Environmental Law Center/Hotline, DENR-
Enforcement and Protection Service/ Bureau (if legislated) for the ELEPS
apprehension and seizure.
 
 
 
-  Number of communications furnished to agencies
concerned
Establish a database of all complaints that records all attributes Every year   PG-ENRO  
regarding the complaint, information gathered during
investigation, and the actions taken, to prevent making multiple
actions on repeating complaints.

-  Number of inputs

-  Number of days acted upon within the prescribed period

-  Number of penalties imposed

-  Number of CDOs/Show Cause issued

Review and update complaint handling and management        

procedures.

Encouraging local and barangay units in the monitoring of Every year   PG-ENRO  
Stoppage Orders.

Re-establishment of the Special Task Force for illegal mining     Sanggunian Provincial Ordinance
 activities concerned No. 07, Series of
2012

Strict imposition of fines and Adoption of new technologies i.e., Drone, in estimating the area of     PG-ENRO  
penalties to violators. disturbed areas and the volume of materials extracted in order to
     
impose fines correctly and accordingly.
     

     

     

     

     

Review of existing local ordinances for possible increase in fines Every 5 years   Sanggunian Republic Act (RA) No.
and penalties. concerned 7160, RA No. 7942,
RA No. 7076

Full compliance to Citizen’s Charter Establish a document routing system for permit application process     PG-ENRO  
to ensure speedy delivery of service to ensure timely delivery of service pursuant to Citizen’s Charter.
     
to permit applicants.
 
     
-  Number of applications routed
     

   

   
 Revision/Updating of procedures in permit applications by aligning Every 2 years   PG-ENRO  
the Citizens Charter in ISO standardization and new policies.

-  Number of procedures updated/revised

Participation in the environmental Full cooperation with the existing Multi-Partite Monitoring Team On-going   PG-ENRO, DAO No. 2010-21
protections (MMT) and Mine Rehabilitation Fund Committees (MRFC)
  Local Government  
  Units
   
-  Number of permits monitored
   

   

 
 Establishment of local MMT and MRFC for local valid permit At the beginning of   PG-ENRO, DAO No. 2010-21
holders/operators for the monitoring and implementation of implementation
Local Government  
environmental measures, i.e., siltation control, sedimentation, period
Units
erosion.

-  Number of permits monitored

ACTION PROGRAM 7. Habitat Restoration and Management 

This Action Program has been formulated to address issues and concerns on pollution, land conversion and impact of urbanization on coastal and marine ecosystems. Performance measures
shall focus on the implementation of ICM, protection and management of the VIP and marine resources. This Action Program also has defined six (6) strategies in order to address identified
issues and concerns to include planning, monitoring and reporting, gathering of baseline data, management, livelihood alternatives, and policy formulation.

ACTION PROGRAM 7 - Habitat Restoration and Management

 
Goal:

To effectively implement provisions of Executive Order 533 and 578 within the purview of the Local Government and SDG 14 Life Below Water

 Target:

Objectives:

To continually improve all the existing initiatives of the PGB and coastal LGUs in the following program/project/activities:

1.    Protected Area Management

2.    Rehabilitation of Degraded Habitats and Ecosystem

3.    Marine Law Enforcement

4.    Research, Policy and Institutional Support on Habitat Management

To address issues and concerns on coastal pollution, land conversion and impact of urbanization

 
 ACTION PROGRAM/ INDICATOR OF TIMETABLE INDICATIVE RESPONSIBLE SUPPORTING

COMPONENTS/ACTIVITIES OUTPUT BUDGET AGENCIES LAWS

Area of Concern 7. Effects of Development on Coastal and Marine Ecosystems

 
Enhance MPA management
Target: BY 2045 increase by 50% areal coverage of
protected coastal and marine areas within LGU
jurisdiction
·         Establish new MPAs and expand areal coverage of existing MPAs Indicators:      
·         Conduct assessment survey and mapping of mangrove and seagrass for ·         # of new MPAs and area covered
potential MPA establishment
·         Socioeconomic impact study
·         Assessment of socioeconomic impact of MPAs conducted
·         Conduct regular monitoring for MPA governance (MEAT, NEAT), ·         # of MPAs that are recognized for
socioeconomic (SEAT) and skills and knowledge of MPA managers and MEAT, NEAT, SEAT, CAT
implementers (CAT)
Strengthened monitoring and reporting of coastal and ·         Conduct regular biophysical monitoring (every 3 yrs) MPAs ·         Biophysical monitoring report      
marine habitats every 3 years
·         Establish biophysical baseline for new MPAs
Target: 100% of MPAs regularly monitored; results ·         Annual water quality
·         Conduct annual water quality monitoring of MPAs
considered for policy and planning of concerned LGUs monitoring report of MPAs
·         Re-activation and capacity building of habitat monitoring and assessment team
with provision of technical and logistical support

·         Prepare regular monitoring reports/results to support improved planning and

decision making  
Management and strengthening of BMPAN and ·         Adoption and implementation of Marine Protected Area and Bantay Dagat        
operations of BBDN Network Strategic Environmental Management Plan

Target: BMPAN and BBDN institutionalized thru ·         Enactment of Provincial Ordinance for the Institutionalization of BMPAN and
Provincial Ordinance BBDN

·     

Rehabilitation of Degraded Habitats and Ecosystems ·         Review and updating of Mangrove Conservation and Development Plan        

Target: _% of mangrove area rehabilitated and ·         Adoption of Mangrove Conservation and Development Plan
effectively managed
·         Review the effectiveness of existing mangrove rehabilitation program

·         Rehabilitate LGU identified areas

Protection of MPAs from illegal activities ·         Strict implementation of coastal and fishery national laws and local ordinances        

Target: Zero violation and no encroachment in MPAs ·         Provide necessary capacity building, logistical support (patrol boat, guard
house, communication equipment and other materials) and incentives (insurance,
honorarium, etc) for BBDN

Incentive and reward system ·         Sustain the regular conduct (every 2 yrs) of BRAVO        

Target: Increased number of recognized best managed ·         Pursue continuing recognition of the province’s efforts for MPA management
MPAs and BD (e.g., Para El Mar)
Replication and scaling up ·         Promote good practices in MPA management at the VIP level and other        
knowledge sharing national, regional and international platforms (e.g., PNLG,
Target:
XWOW, etc)

·         Document good practices in MPA management for dissemination in various

media platforms

·         Host/facilitate cross-visit and knowledge exchange activities

Targeted research ·         Establish partnership with academe, development agencies, NGOs and other        
entities to conduct the following researches:

o    Valuation of ecosystem services

o    Carbon sequestration, carbon offset and carbon trading

Gender mainstreaming in coastal and marine ·         Conduct gender analysis to determine the participation of women, youth and        
other marginalized sector in coastal and marine management

·         Facilitate participation of women, youth and other marginalized sector in

coastal and marine management
  Approval and implementation of Marine Protected Area and Bantay Dagat     PGB- SP Provincial Legal Office, PG-ENRO;  
Network Strategic Environmental Management Plan DENR-EMB,

BFAR and LGUs

 
  Establishment of DA, DILG and LGUs Joint Administrative Order to     BFAR; DENR - EMB; PGENRO, LGUs, NGOs.  
establish closed season in Balayan Bay, Batangas Bay Nasugbu, Talin Bay POs, Private Entities
and Tayabas Bay

Facilitate the passage of City/Municipal Ordinance banning the Dulong

fishing in the entire coastline of Batangas province

 
  Approval of Project Proposal for the upgrading of PGENRO BEL to cover     PGENRO, SP  
secondary parameters and expand analysis of sample matrix to include
sediment and biota

  Launch Water, Sediment and Biota Quality Monitoring Program in 5 bay areas     PG-ENRO; DENR-EMB, PCG, POs,  
within the Province of Batangas NGOs
 Formulation of Policy or Guidelines on Fishing Ground Water Quality, Approval and implementation of Policy or Guidelines on Fishing Ground Water Quality,     DENR-EMB,  
Sediment and Biota Monitoring Program to include suitability, monitoring Sediment and Biota Monitoring Program to include suitability, monitoring and BFAR, LGUs
and reporting system reporting system

Enhance policy on sustainable utilization of coastal and marine resources Integrate the Marine Spatial Plan in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of coastal LGUs     DENR-EMB,  
BFAR, LGUs

  Pursue the establishment of ecotourism park and livelihood center in selected areas     DENR-EMB,  
within the province BFAR, LGUs

ACTION PROGRAM 8. Fisheries Protection and Livelihood Management

 ACTION PROGRAM 8 – FISHERY PROTECTION AND LIVELIHOOD MANAGEMENT

Goal:

To attain sustainable fishery resources in the province by maintaining a healthy coastal and marine ecosystem that will contribute to food and economic security.

Objectives:

1.  To improve and strengthen management strategies and mechanisms for sustainable fisheries management

2.  To eliminate catching of juvenile fishes

3.  To strengthen marine/fishery law enforcement to regulate fisheries activities

4.  To create alternative livelihood, eco-tourism livelihood opportunities and other support programs to fisherfolks

ACTION PROGRAM/ INDICATOR OF TIMETABLE INDICATIVE RESPONSIBLE SUPPORTING

COMPONENTS/ACTIVITIES OUTPUT BUDGET AGENCIES LAWS

 

1. Ecological Health

a. Conduct of baseline habitat monitoring, Number of Technical reports (baseline data)           1st yr 1-2 Million PGENRO, BFAR, DENR,  
assessment, survey and mapping for the SUCs, NGOs
Number of LGU assessed
establishment of baseline data

b. Regular monitoring and Bio-physical Number of Technical Reports                                 Annual or twice a year 1M or 2M PGENRO, BFAR, DENR, Fisheries code
Assessment of MPAs and other habitats (25coastal per year) SUCs, NGOs
Number of monitoring conducted

c. Strengthen the implementation of Number of seaborne patrols conducted                   Every 2weeks during   Joint operations (PCG, RA 10654, Local
Seasonal Fisheries Closure in the Bays of the implementation of PNP-Maritme, BFAR- ordinances
Number of checkpoints conducted                          
Batangas Province the close season FPLEG, LGU (Bantay
Number of apprehensions Dagat)

d. Establishment/Expansion of MPAs Number of MPAs established or expanded area    Yearly or until the 1.5M per year PGENRO, BFAR, DENR, NIPAS Act,
(Coral Reef, Mangroves and Seagrass) allowable limit is SUCs, NGO, fisheries code,
Number of LGU Ordinance or Resolutions
reached. local ordinaces

e. Intensify enforcement activities/ Number of seaborne patrols          Whole year   PCG, PNP-Maritime, Fisheries code,
Activate monitoring team BFAR-FPLEG, LGU local Ordinances
Number of checkpoints conducted
(Bantay Dagat)
Number of apprehensions
 Number of Enforcement assets (floating,
firearms, etc.)

Number of Deputized Bantay Dagat

f. Activate monitoring team          

g. Conduct capacity building (DFW and Number of personnel capacitated                     Every 3 yrs.   PGENRO, BFAR, Fisheries code
Fish Examiner Training)

2. Research, Policy and Institutional Support

a. Conduct Comprehensive Assessment in Number of assessments conducted After seasonal closure   PGENRO, NFRDI, BFAR,  
the Impact of Seasonal Closure PSA

b. Formulation and adoption of a unified Number of unified ordinances 5 years   LGU, DILG, PGENRO,  
ordinance DENR, BFAR

c. Delineation of Municipal Waters Number Delineated Municipal waters 2030   PGENRO, NAMRIA,  
LGU,

d. Conduct regular fisheries stock
assessment and monitoring and Conduct
of Repro-Biological Study
Number of landing sites monitored   Continuous 2020-2045   NFRDI, PGENRO, LGU,  
BFAR, PSA
Number of species analyzed                         
Inventory of boats and gears                                 

f. Conduct of Competence Assessment Number of LGU officials and FARMC assessed 1-3 years   PGENRO, LGU, BFAR  
using CAT to LGU officials and FARMC for
Fisheries Management
 g. Budget allocation for the incentives of Number of Bantay Dagat provided with incentives Continuous 2020-2045   PGENRO, LGU  
Bantay Dagat and other logistics
(Province)

h. Strengthen IEC Number of IEC activity conducted Continuous 2020-2045   PGENRO, LGU  

3. Provision of Alternative Livelihood

a. Conduct needs assessment for
fisherfolks for possible alternative
livelihood
Number of fisherfolks                   List of     PGENRO, CDA, PCLEDO,  
existing and possible livelihood for fisherfolks BFAR, OPA, DTI, DSWD
Total of financial assistance distributed
Annually

b. Conduct capacity building on List and number of registered cooperatives in the 2020-2045 30,000 per training PGENRO, PCLEDO,  
Cooperative, Livelihood Training, Value province                         for 60 participants BFAR, OPA
Adding for 1 day (face to
Possible training and programs conducted
face)

c. Establish market linkages List and number of Registered cooperatives            2020-2045   PGENRO, PCLEDO,  
BFAR, OPA, DTI
List of number of agencies with connection to
livelihood programs 

Increased market opportunities

d. Allocation of Budget through OPA Number of livelihood or program allocated Annually   PGENRO, OPA  

ACTION PROGRAM 9. Responding to Climate Change

The following effects of climate change are seen as the challenges that will confront the PoB in the future that needs to be addressed: flooding of coastal and inland development, drought
stresses on agriculture, high wind impacts on structures and infrastructure, secondary impacts on property values and insurance, impacts on terrestrial and aquatic plants and vegetation, and
threats to human health and life.

The potential impacts of associated sea level rises, flooding, and altered risks of other natural hazards will be given attention in this Action Program.

ACTION PROGRAM 9 - Responding to Climate Change

Goal:

To mainstream CCA-DRRM in the land use planning and development process for a holistic approach

Objectives:

1.  To establish data-driven decision-support tools and technologies

2.  To adapt, prevent, prepare, respond to climate risks, and recovery from disasters

ACTION PROGRAM/ INDICATOR OF TIMETABLE INDICATIVE RESPONSIBLE SUPPORTING

COMPONENTS/ACTIVITIES OUTPUT BUDGET AGENCIES LAWS

Area of concern 9. Effects of Climate Change

I. Climate Change Mechanism

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Establishment of an environmental information management     PGENRO, NAMRIA, PSA PA 10121
tools, system

  Capacity-building/ training for GIS        

Decision support tools Establishment of an Early Warning System for extreme     DENR-MGB, PDRRMO, DOST-  
weather events in the PoB PHILVOLCS

 
Engineering and scientific analysis tools, Establishment/Coordination for Capacity Development     PPDO, PEO, DENR-MGB, DPWH,  
Systems and technologies Programs to address CC impacts: PGENRO, LGUs

· Coastal Flooding Analysis Tools

· Inland Flooding Analysis Tools

· Hydrogeology Analysis Tools

· Risk and Cost / Benefit Analysis Tools

· Land Sensitivity and Build-out Analysis Tools

Regulatory analysis Passing of a legislation (e.g., ordinance/resolution) to     PDRRMO, PPDO, SP, SBs, LGUs,  
mainstream climate change in the local development planning PGENRO
process

II. Climate Change Adaptations

Sea level rise/Coastal flooding · Protection of the coastline through levees, groins, and ‘soft’     LGUs, NWRB, Water  
protection measures such as beach nourishment and concessionaires, DENR, PPDO, PAO,
wetland/mangrove restoration; PDC, LDCs, PEO, DPWH, NIA,
PGENRO, DHSUD, GSO, PHO

·       Anticipation of sea level rise while development

continues to occupy coastal areas, proposed sea level rise
interventions:

-       Enforcement of easement regulations along coastal areas

-       If retreat is not possible, retrofitting of infrastructures to

ensure integrity during coastal flooding

-       Inclusion of evacuation plan

·   Retreating from the risk by moving existing development

and legislating to prevent future development of vulnerable
coastal areas.  Strict enforcement of land use plan and zoning
ordinance.

· Developing new irrigation resources and water management

practices;

· Restoration/reforestation of watersheds as part of the ridge-

to-reef water management approach in the uplands.

·   Community awareness on EWS through assemblies and

Extreme weather events ·        Better future land use location decisions, enforced     DENR, LGUs, PPDO, PAO, NWRB, SP,  
through municipal policies and by-laws; SBs, PDC, LDCs, DILG, PEO, PGENRO,
DHSUD, DPWH, PDRRMO

· Hard and soft engineering protection or relocation of existing

land uses to reduce flooding and storm impacts;

·      Establishing/installation of best available technology for

stormwater management Structural adaptations, enforced
through building and engineering codes; and

·    Better emergency management response. Formulation of

Contingency Plan

 
 Threat of increased non-point-source ·      Prevention of non-point-source runoff, carrying nutrients,     DENR, LGUs, DILG, PAO, NWRB, SP,  
pollution of both fresh and saltwater microbes, and pollutants into fresh and salt waters, through SBs, PDC, LDCs, PGENRO
water-borne disease outbreaks better land use regulation and ‘Best Practices’; and

· Improved water treatment facilities, better septic and sewer

designs and technology, “green” stormwater catchment
sumps would help.

Water Quality Changes

As an impact of climate change, flooding magnitudes are expected to increase their frequencies. Flooding from climate change can affect the quality of water due to the contaminants and other
pollutants carried by large volumes of water entering the water bodies.  Runoff may include animal wastes, pesticides and fertilizers as floodwater traversed from farms and fields. Floodwater
may also cause sewage systems to overflow causing untreated waste water to flow directly into waterways. Contamination of drinking water due to flooding could trigger outbreaks of
waterborne diseases.

These scenarios are evident in the majority of water pollution complaints attended by PG ENRO in major rivers in Batangas i.e., Malaquing Ilog in Rosario, Alulod River in Malvar, Calumpang
River in Batangas City and Lepote River in Balete. Based from the on-site inspection and investigation conducted in attendance to such complaints, piggery owners seize the opportunity of heavy
rains to discharge their wastes directly to rivers which is also the same to the water pollution observed in Palico River in Nasugbu brought by the effluent discharge of nearby industries.

ACTION PROGRAM 10. Air Quality Management

Growing urban populations and levels of industrialization inevitably lead to greater energy demand, which usually causes more pollutant emissions. The main contributing sources of air
pollution in developing countries are from mobile sources, residential activities, industrial processes, biomass burning and open burning of solid wastes (UNEP & WHO, 1994). Addressing
emissions which cause air pollution from stationary sources and mobile sources will definitely improve human health and his quality of life, create healthier natural ecosystems and achieve
reduction of GHGs.
Thus, the goal of this program is to ensure that air quality standards are met through the implementation of an Air Quality Management Plan in the Province.

ACTION PROGRAM 10 – AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

  Goal: To ensure that air quality standards are met through the implementation of an Air Quality Management Plan in the Province.

      Objectives:

               1. To comply with the standards provided by RA 8749 or the Clean Air Act

              2. To evaluate emissions from stationary and mobile sources.

              3. To protect human health and the environment from Air pollution

              4. To designate/establish an airshed within the province of Batangas

ACTION PROGRAM/ INDICATOR OF OUTPUT TIME INDICATIVE RESPONSIBLE

COMPONENTS/ACTIVITIES TABLE BUDGET AGENCIES

(PhP)

  Area on Concern – Industrial Pollution

Conduct emission inventory (Stationary, Area and Emission Inventory List through Data Gathering 2023-   PG ENRO  
Mobile Sources) 2024
  DENR EMB
·         Mobile source- monitoring/inventory of cars (Annual
LGU (Calaca –
Data)
·         Industry – data from EMB pilot area)

Stationary Source – from LGU Calaca, BFP, etc. Private Industries

Evaluation of Emission Inventory Airshed Governing Board 2023-   PG ENRO  

2026
  DENR EMB

·         Designation of airshed LGU (Calaca –

pilot area)
·         Creation of Airshed Governing Board for policy
making Private Industries

·         Establishment of Attainment or nonattainment

areas
Implementation of Anti Smoke Belching Program ASB Unit 2023- Cost of Equipment NGAs (DTI, DOTC,  
2026 LTO)
·         Creation and Deputation of ASB Unit   Personnel
LGUs (PG ENRO,
·         Creation of Ordinance Ordinance re Implementation of Anti Smoke Belching Service Vehicle
MENRO)
Program
·         Roadside Inspection
 

Provision of Automatic Real time Air Quality Monitoring Air Quality data 2023- CAAQMS Cost Range: 2-10M PG ENRO  
Stations 2026 depending on the Parameters
Creation of Air Quality network DENR EMB
monitored
Command/Operational Center LGU (Calaca –
pilot area)

Private Industries

Promote Multi-modal Transport System in the Province Inclusion of Transportation Plan in LGUs respective 2023-   NGAs LTO)  
Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2033
LGUs (PG ENRO,
MENRO)

Transport Sector

Enhance conduct of air monitoring activities to include Air Quality Monitoring Data 2023- Cost of Equipment: PM, CO and PG ENRO  
PM10, CO, VOCs which will cover the entire province 2025 VOcs
Purchase of Air monitoring Equipment  
Additional Personnel
 Conduct of Impact Assessment Assessment Report (Health Impact, Environmental Impact, 2025   DENR  
Socio Economic Impact) based from the air quality
LGUs (PG ENRO,
monitoring data
MENRO)

DOH

Private Sector

Regulation of Noise Pollution Ordinances     LGUs  

Capacity building program ASB Unit     DENR  

Air Quality Monitoring Team LGUs

DOH

Private Sector

Chapter VI.  Implementation Arrangements and Schedule

Relationship with Other Plans. The SEMP directly supports the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022. In PDP’s provision for Expanding Economic Opportunities in Agriculture, Forestry, and
Fisheries, the SEMP also calls to complement strategic efforts with environmental and governance strategies. For water resources, it also directs initiatives for pursuing institutional reforms such
as streamlining processes in involved agencies to encourage and guide investments in water supply, sewerage, and sanitation. These are provided for in the SEMP Action Program 5.  

In the PDP provision of Ensuring Ecological Integrity, Clean and Healthy Environment, the SEMP also aspires to sustain biodiversity and functioning of ecosystem services by adopting a ridge-to-
reef approach in management and intensifying sustainable integrated area development. In forests and watersheds, it shall support the clear demarcation of high-value conservation areas that
need proper management (protection zones) from areas for private sector investment (production zones) in FLUPs. In its Action Program 2, it directs the reversal of the loss of forest cover by
supporting the continuance of rehabilitation of degraded forest lands, including critical watersheds, and strengthening protection of remaining natural forests. These shall all be incorporated in
local watershed management plans based on watershed characterization studies to be drafted by LGUs as provided for in the SEMP.

Moreover, it calls for the proper management of forestlands and protected areas and improvement in land administration and management. The SEMP shall also direct the strengthening of
research and development on forest, watershed, and biodiversity. For mineral resources, measures to strengthen environmental and social safeguards for mineral resources development are
provided in Action Program 6. Strict enforcement of and harmonization of existing laws, rules and regulations in the local mining industry is also provided.  

It is expected that this SEMP will complement the Provincial Development Plan and the Provincial Physical Framework Plan. It shall provide the overall framework in the sustainable
management of the resources of the province. It shall be put under the supervision of the Provincial Development Council Committee on Environment with its three implementing arms.  

Working together to cover the whole ecosystem are the Provincial Solid Waste Management Board (PSWMB), the MPA and Bantay Dagat Networks, and the Provincial Watershed Management
Council (PWMC). Each is tasked to its particular domain but shall constantly solicit the help of each other to create a combined effect in the ridge to reef continuum. Further, this SEMP shall also
guide the formulation of future related environmental plans in the province for synchronization.

Organization and Management Arrangement. The Provincial Development Council’s Committee on Environment shall be the apex entity in the SEMP. 

The Provincial Development Council’s Committee on Environment shall be the locus of supervision, decision-making, coordination and mobilization of responsible agencies to sustainably
manage to the fullest, the natural resources of the province. It shall review and endorse all the initiatives of the Provincial Government and other concerned agencies and entities regarding
environment protection and management including the implementation of action plans of the SEMP 2020–2045. It shall see to the effective capacity building of responsible agencies in the
SEMP for them to responsibly address critical watershed management issues and resource use conflicts that may arise. 

As inter-agency mechanisms in ensuring and promoting watershed management and sustainable development in the province, the following shall act as additional members of the PDC
Committee on Environment: (1) Chairman/Representative of Provincial Solid Waste Management Board (PSWMB); (2) President/Representative of MPA and Bantay Dagat Networks; (3)
Chairman/Representative of Provincial Watershed Management Council (PWMC). The Department Head of the PGENRO shall be the PDC Environment Committee Chairman; the PPDO Technical
Staff assigned to the sector shall be the secretariat of the Sectoral Committee, while the Division Chief thereof shall be the Sectoral Coordinator.

The Provincial Government of Batangas, through the Provincial Development Council Committee on Environment, the concerned city/municipal local government units, other concerned
national and provincial government agencies, as well as the organized civil society, private business, academe, and people’s organizations, shall be the main executing units of this SEMP. The
Local Chief Executives (LCEs) together with their respective environmental management offices (MENROs), planning offices (C/MPDCs), agricultural offices (MA/MAOs) and the Sangguniang
Bayan (SBs), especially the chairmen of its committee on environment, shall play critical roles in spearheading the various programs, projects, and activities.

Implementation Schedule. The implementation of this SEMP covers a 25-year period from 2021 to 2045. The activities in the first four (4) years shall be focused on organizing multi-stakeholder
participation and capacity-building in plan implementation, seeing to the passing and adoption of relevant ordinances and resolutions in the SP or the SBs, establishing baseline information and
management systems, detailed design of programs and projects, and initial implementation of some programs and projects. The fifth to the twenty-fifth years shall build on what has been put in
place during the initial years. The activities shall include full implementation by various stakeholders of the programs and strategies designed during the first phase, activating and strengthening
the information and management systems, and continuous policy development and implementation oversight by the three (3) implementing arms of the PDC Committee on Environment.  
Figure 27.  Implementation Schedule of the Action Programs of the SEMP 2021-2045.