Mandamus Agencies

Implementation of the Operational Plan for the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy

The Supreme Court through the principle of “continuing mandamus” set by its decision in G.R. Nos. 171947 dated 18th of December, 2008 and its En Banc Resolution dated 15th of February, 2011, ordered fourteen (14) government agencies concerned to clean up, rehabilitate, and preserve Manila Bay.

Defendant government agencies to clean up, rehabilitate, and preserve Manila Bay, and restore and maintain its waters to SB level (class SB sea water classification under DAO 90-34) to make them fit for swimming, skin diving and other form of contact recreation.

Class SB is the water quality standard set by the SC.
Water with 1000 MPN Coliforms/ 100ml - allow people to swim, skin dive, or have any contact sports activity.

The heads of petitioners' agencies MMDA, DENR, xxx, shall each submit to the court a quarterly report of the activities undertaken in accordance w/ this decision, inline w/ the principle of continuing mandamus.

Mandamus Agencies

Other Mandamus Agencies

NHA
HUDC
CHED
DA
MARINA

Where is Manila Bay?

Manila Bay Area

Basin Area: 17,000 sq.km.

Surface Area: 1,800 sq.km.

Volume: 31 km3

Mean Depth: 17 m

Coastline: 190km

Overview

The plan consists of 4 (Four) areas of concern/clusters, namely: Liquid Waste Management, Solid Waste Management, Informal Settlers, and Habitat and Resources Rehabilitation.
4 Clusters created for each major area of concern chaired by:
- Liquid Waste - EMB
- Solid Waste - DILG
- ISF - DILG
- Habitat - DENR (PAWB/FMB)

The yearly implementation plan for the different clusters shows initial management targets and outcomes with corresponding activities and their respective timelines.
Thirty Seven Billion, Fifty Seven Million and Four Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand Pesos (37,057,468,000.00) was the estimated budgetary requirements for the year 2013-2017.
This budgetary requirement is supplemental for the activities as follows:
- 67.63% for the relocation of informal settlers and dismantling/removal of illegal structures and other obstructions along waterways
- 16.97% for the liquid waste management
- 2.19% for the solid waste management
This budgetary requirement is supplemental for the activities as follows:
- 1.66% for the habitat and ecosystems rehabilitation
- 11.56% for the partnership and governance

How dirty is Manila Bay that the Supreme Court must intervene?

WASTES, GARBAGE

H - Household Wastes

I - Industrial Wastes

S - Solid Wastes

A - Agricultural runoffs

S - Siltation of water bodies

S - Ship generated wastes

T and H - Toxic and Hazardous wastes

Pollution in Manila Bay leads to huge economic loss in fisheries, trade, trave, and tourism industries, it now pollutes the international waters.

What is the government doing in response to the Supreme Court decision?

DENR's Obligation per SUPREME COURT Order

To fully implement its Operational Plan for the Manila Bay Coastal Strategy for the rehabilitation, restoration, and conservation of the Manila Bay at the earliest possible time.
To call regular coordination meetings with concerned government Departments and agencies to ensure the successful implementation of the aforesaid plan of action is in accordance with its indicated completion schedules.

DILG's Obligation per SUPREME COURT Order

To direct all LGUs in Metro Manila, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, and Bataan to inspect all factories, commercial establishments, and private homes along the banks of the major river systems and other minor rivers and the lands abutting the Bay, to determine whether they have wastewater treatment facilities or hygienic septic tanks as prescribed by existing laws, ordinances and rules and regulations;
If none be found, these LGUS shall be ordered to require non-complying establishments and homes to set up said facilities or septic tanks within a reasonable time, under pain of closure or imposition of fines and other sanctions.

DA-BFAR's Obligation per SUPREME COURT Order

To improve and restore the marine life of Manila Bay,
To assist the LGUs in Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, Pampanga, and Bataan in developing, using recognized methods, the fisheries and aquatic resources in the Manila Bay

DPWH's Obligation per SUPREME COURT Order

As the principal implementor of programs and projects for flood control services in the rest of the country more particularly in Bulacan, Bataan, Pampanga, Cavite and Laguna shall remove and demolish all structures, constructions and other encroachments built in breach of RA 7279.

DOH's Obligation per SUPREME COURT Order

As directed by Art. 76 of PD 1067 and Sec. 8 of RA 9275, within one (1) year from finality of this Decision, determine if all licensed septic and sludge companies have the proper facilities for the treatment and disposal of fecal sludge and sewage coming from septic tanks.
If found to be non-complying, a reasonable time within which to set up the necessary facilities under pain of cancellation of its environmental sanitation clearance.

DepEd's Obligation per SUPREME COURT Order

Under Sec. 118 of RA 8550As directed by Art. 76 of PD 1067 and Sec. 8 of RA 9275, in collaboration with the DA, Comm. On Higher Educ. and Phil. Information Agency, shall launch and pursue a nationwide educational campaign to promote the development, management, conservation and proper use of the environment.
Under the Ecological Waste Management Act (RA 9003), it is directed to strengthen the integration of environmental concerns in school curricula at all levels, with an emphasis on water management principles.

DBM's Obligation per SUPREME COURT Order

Under Sec. 2, Title XVII of the Administrative Code of 1987 is tasked to ensure the efficient and sound utilization of government funds and revenues so as to effectively achieve the country’s development objectives.
Shall endeavor to provide an adequate budget to attain the noble objectives of RA 9275 or the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 in line with the country’s development objectives.

MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES AND RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES

Implementation Plan

LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Chair : DENR-EMB and LLDA

Vice Chair : MWSS and LWUA

Members : DOH, PCG, PNP-Maritime, PPA, DA, DILG, MMDA, DPWH & PPR

LIQUID WASTES

Domestic Waste
Industrial Waste
Toxic and Hazardous Waste
Ship/Vessel Generated Waste
Agro-Industrial Waste

Responsible Agencies: LGUs, Water Districts, DOH
Expected Results: Combined potential reduction of 9,000 MT BOD per year and reduction of coliform in beach waters

DOMESTIC WASTES

Responsible Agencies: EMB and LLDA, LGU, DOH, Private Entities
Expected Results:
- 100% of establishments/firms complying to effluent standards
- Potential reduction of 1,640 MT BOD per year and reduction of pathogenic discharges to Manila Bay.

INDUSTRIAL WASTES

AGRICULTURAL WASTES

Responsible Agencies: Industry association with assistance of EMB, DA-BSWM, DA-BAI, DA-FPA
Expected Results: Potential reduction of 1,800 MT BOD per year

SHIP GENERATED WASTES

Responsible Agencies: Philippine Ports Authority
Expected Results: Proper collection, treatment and disposal of ship-generated wastes

TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTES

Responsible Agencies: EMB-DENR and DOH, Industry association with the assistance of EMB and Provincial LGU
Expected Results:
- 100% of hazardous wastes generators complying to the provisions of Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act
- Potential reduction of heavy metal discharges

Implementation Plan

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Chair : DILG

Vice Chair : DENR-NSWMC & MMDA

Members : DepEd, DA, DOH, LLDA, PPA, MARINA, PRRC, Phil Coast Guard, League President

Expected Results:

100 % LGU Compliance to RA 9003
Well-managed/Segregated Solid Waste
Reduction of Solid Waste dumped illegally
Reduction of BOD contribution from leachate
Clean environment

Implementation Plan

INFORMAL SETLLERS

Chair : DILG

Vice Chair : MMDA, DPWH & NHA

Members : LLDA, PCUP, Phil Coast Guard, PRRC, PPA, PNP Maritime League Presidents

RELOCATION OF INFORMAL SETLLERS

Responsible Agencies: (Other)

NHA/HUDCC, LGUs

Expected Results:

Minimized direct dumping of solid and liquid wastes
Cleared waterways

Informal Settlers

Pre-location- development/review of Local Shelter Plan
Actual Relocation of ISFs/Removal of Structures- removing and dismantling of informal settlements and transfers of ISFs
Post Relocation- involves turnover of cleared areas to LGUs, rehabilitation of cleared area and provision of livelihood assistance to beneficiaries

Implementation Plan

HABITAT AND ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION

Chair : DENR-PAWB, DENR-EMB

Vice Chair : DA-BFAR

Members : LLDA, MMDA, DPWH, DILG, MWSS, LWUA, PRRC, PNP-MG, PCG, DepEd

Habitat and Ecosystem Restoration

For Mangroves
For Forest/watersheds
For Fisheries Activities

Expected Results

Increased groundwater yield
Enhanced biodiversity
Increased spawning and nursery grounds for fish and other marine resources
Increased fish production
Reduced pollution from siltation

Issues and concerns

10-Year Solid Waste Management Plan of LGUs not approved by NSWMC
Conduct of WACs by LGUs
No approved National Water Quality Management framework
Increased fish production
Local Shelter Plan for LGUs (on-going planning)

Actions Taken:

Technical assistance by agencies in the formulation of 10-Year Solid Waste Mgt. Plan of LGUs;
DILG to Assist 18 LGUS in Conduct of WACs;
Conduct and validation of ECA;
Consultation on Water Quality Management Planning conducted in Bataan, Tarlac, and Pampanga;
Local Shelter Plan for LGUs (on-going planning);
Validation of ISF by DILG/DPWH and NHA;
Resources rehabilitation projects implemented by DA-BFAR and DENR;
Integration of clean-up activities;
Integration of IEC activities (mandamus agencies);
Evaluation of IEC activities
ISHER database management and operationalization;
Integration of ISHER and IIMS Database
Others