Environmental group celebrates 10th anniversary

The Environmental Practitioners Association, Inc. (EPA), an environment group formed by the Clark Development Corporation (CDC), recently celebrated its 10th founding anniversary by ensuring “sustainable development through the implementation of best environmental practices,” in this Freeport and its adjacent communities.

EPA highlighted its anniversary by assuring investors and locators, as well as local government units (LGUs) of towns and cities near the Freeport of its commitment to protecting and preserving the environment.

CDC Environmental Management Department manager Juan Miguel Fuentes said the EPA will also be electing a new set of officers for 2011-2012.

Fuentes said that the new set of EPA officers is composed of third-termer president Arni Valdes of Dolomatrix Philippines, Inc.; vice president Leslie Baun of International Wiring Systems Philippines Corporation (IWSPC); treasurer Carmela Capule of CRL Environmental Corporation; secretary Alex Laguisma of Metro Clark Waste Management Corp. (MCWM); board of trustees Ric Lulu of Yokohama Tire Philippines Inc.(YTPI); Cesar Cortez, Aviat Networks; and Alex Borja of Bulacan-based Lloyd Laboratories.

The election of officers was witnessed by Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regional director Ricardo Calderon and Environmental Management Bureau regional director Lormelyn Claudio.

“Congratulations to the members and officers of the EPA, who is the DENR’s partner in ensuring sustainable development through the implementation of best environmental practices,” Calderon said.

Meanwhile, Claudio said that EPA has also partnered with the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in educating the public on environmental programs like recycling, solid waste management, and the hazardous waste management like the collection and treatment of busted fluorescent lamps.

“Clark has been ahead of LGUs in the implementation of RA 9003 or the closure of dumpsites and the conversion to sanitary landfill facilities,” added Claudio, who challenged the EPA to bring environmental awareness not only in the work place but also in their homes and communities.

Fuentes said the EPA’s founding members is composed of representatives from the CDC, including those from the following Clark Freeport companies: Clark Water Corporation (CWC), YTPI, Nanox, and Smart Shirts.

He added that the EPA has 65 member-companies from Clark, Subic, Angeles City, Metro Manila, and the provinces Bataan, Tarlac, Bulacan, and Pampanga.

“About half of our members are from the manufacturing sector,” revealed Fuentes, who added that the EPA also holds a cross membership with the Metro Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (MACCII).

EPA, Philippines, is a non-stock non-profit organization with more than 50 active members on its list, which include numerous business institutions in the Subic Free Port and Special Economic Zone and supports the project implementation by sharing experiences of previous ECOPROFIT implementation in Clark and Subic (difficulties, strength and weaknesses) and is involved through their ECOPROFIT consultants too. (WLB/JGB PIA3) by Joelyn G. Baluyut

USS Frank Cable sailors planted trees and cleaned up the Parola shoreline

On their third day of community service activity in Olongapo City and Subic, Zambales, the crew of USS Frank Cable became champions of the environment. This after their visit at Ninos Pagasa Orphanage last Tuesday and at Ilwas Elementary School yesterday where they repainted school rooms, refurbished its furniture and electrical fixtures, did medical and dental consultations, and had fun games with the community. See related story..

Joined by the Bagumbayan Volunteers, trainees of Olongapo Skills Training Center, staff of City Agriculture office, Environmental and Sanitation Management Office and Brgy Kalaklan.... they planted more than forty coconut trees and cleaned up the shorelines of brgy Kalaklan. More photos in this link

Brgy Chairman Jess Federico was very thankful to the crew of Cable for selecting his area for the venue of the environmental project of the sailors.

Certificates signed by Mayor Bong Gordon were distributed to the Cable Volunteers for their efforts and as proof of their participation in the Arbor Day activity of the city.

LCdr Ronald Rinaldi for his part gave the group a plaque for the cooperation, friendship and hospitality of the Olongapo volunteers.

Link with more photos......

Earth Hour 2011 in Subic Bay

Bebsie's Chicken together with Lighthouse Marina along with hundreds of millions of concerned individuals around the world showed their support and concern for the environment by switching off our lights for one hour at exactly 8:30pm. The objective was to showcase what can be done through our combined efforts, to encourage leadership through behavioral change and to demonstrate the growing desire around the world to make those changes a reality.

The atmosphere during the Earth Hour was very intimate and relaxed. Everyone cheered as we did the countdown to the switch off. At exactly 8:30pm, all the exterior lights of the hotel were switched off including the 20-meter lighthouse tower. It is noteworthy to mention that the electricity that we were able to save for an hour was enough to power 25 small houses for a day. Lighthouse has always been working on ways to promote awareness for the environment. That evening, the hotel announced its Go Green Program, which included going into alternative, renewable and nonpolluting source of energy that is the sun. In fact, a few seconds after the switch off, Solar Powered lights provided by Banda Solar illuminated the whole event area. Solar power is just one of the many plans that Lighthouse will be implementing this year. Furthermore, the hotel will also dramatically reduce its plastic consumption thus reducing plastic waste. One of the goals of this program is to increase the level of awareness and encourage our guests to take action to save the environment. The hotel guests were treated with a special grill and pasta buffet and some unplugged entertainment such as fire dancers and musicians from Baguio and Manila.

Besides the Earth Hour Celebration, the Lighthouse had several other activities that weekend. There was an art exhibit that shows junks or trash converted to an art, a beach clean up, and a film viewing showing two documentary films about the environment ("The 11th Hour" and "Six Degrees that Could Change the World"). While it is true that our environment is in grave danger, what is more consequential is that the survival of the entire human race is in jeopardy. Our planet has all the time in the world to regenerate, and we don't. The Ecofest weekend was not just about the environment nor the planet. It was meant to encourage people to act now before its too late.

If human beings are the source of the problem, we can also be the foundation of the solution. We believe that our generation is capable of completely changing this world. During this critical period of human history, healing the damage of industrial civilization is the task of our generation. It was awe-inspiring to see a lot of children during the Earth Hour. This event was primarily for the welfare of the future generations. We will need to pass the torch one day, and these kids should continue what we have started. The event was ended by an invitation made by the General Manager of Subic Bay power provider, Subic Enerzone, to light up the sky lanterns as a symbol of our active participation in saving the environment and to fight climate change. Unfortunately it was too windy that night and only a few lanterns were able to fly. Nevertheless, everyone had a great time. Thank you to all who participated. We hope to see you again in the next Earth Hour. Please stay tuned as Lighthouse announces its plans for the upcoming Earth Day!

Thank you to our sponsors: Subic Enerzone, National Geographic Channel, Banda Solar, SBMA Ecology, Volvo, United Auctioneers, Bebsie's Chicken, Grand Pillar International, Tai Chi Massage, Nai Cha, Century 21 and Circuit 9 Car Rental.

Proceeds amounting to Php 10,000 will be donated to WWF.

Resolutions objecting to coal plant in subic bay

2010 R - 105 - A RESOLUTION REITERATING OLONGAPO CITY’S OBJECTION TO COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS AS AN ENERGY SOURCE AND URGING THE PROPONENT TO CONSIDER SAFER ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ENERGY FOR SUBIC BAY.

http://savesubicbay.blogspot.com/2008/08/2008-r-131-expressing-city-government.html

http://savesubicbay.blogspot.com/2007/02/2007-res-no-12-inviting-ms-amethya-de.html

Youth Network of Environmental Advocates (YNEA)

A youth organization founded to unite the youth sector and the young populace to endeavor to protect our environment. The group; which is primarily spearheaded by the Green Badge Circle (GBC) and its Auxiliary group (GBC-A), the Eagle Scout Association of the Philippines-Olongapo Council and the Local Scouting movement in Olongapo and Zambales; is an open youth organization, a non-profit, non-stock, non-political and non-sectarian organization having LOVE FOR ENVIRONMENT as the main requirement for membership.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=325811497410

2010 O - 15 - OLONGAPO CITY CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION ORDINANCE

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON JUNE 29, 2010 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Cynthia G. Cajudo - - - - City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez - - - City Councilor

Hon. John Carlos G. delos Reyes- - - “ “

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo- - “ “

Hon. Edwin J. Piano- - - “ “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. - - “ “

Hon. Anselmo A. Aquino - - “ “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu - - “ “

Hon. Audie S. Sundiam- - President, Liga ng mga Barangay

Hon. Cheenee F. Hoya- - - - - SK Federation President

ABSENT:

Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia - - City Councilor

Hon. Angelito W. Baloy- - - - “ “

Hon. Jonathan G. Manalo- - - - “ “

WHEREAS, scientists worldwide unequivocally state that the earth is warming and climate change is happening; caused in large part by human activity, such as greenhouse gas emissions from cars, power plants, and other human activities, rather than natural variations in climate;

WHEREAS, it is has been globally known and accepted that during the 20th century, the average global temperature went up by about 0.74°C or 33.33°F and in addition, the average rate of warming over the last 50 years is nearly twice that for the last 100 years (Presidential task Force on Climate Change; Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) ;

WHEREAS, in the Philippines the warmest recorded 12 years was within our lifetime, 1990, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 (Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) ;

WHEREAS, if greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will remain at the current levels or would equal to or higher than the current level, further rise on weather and climate temperature with corresponding unparalleled changes in the global climate system in this century would occur; such as increased precipitation that could cause frequent floodings, more intense and longer droughts, annual super typhoons, rising sea levels, decreasing snow covers, melting glaciers and artic warming that also contribute to sea level rise, likewise, will affect biodiversity and ultimately the earth's natural systems and processes;

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international environmental treaty produced at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), informally known as the Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 to 14 June 1992. The principal update of the said treaty was the Kyoto Protocol (November 2009), wherein the Philippines is one of the 187 states who have signed and ratified the protocol.

Article 2 of the UNFCCC specifies the ultimate objective of the Convention and states: ‘The ultimate objective of this Convention and any related legal instruments that the Conference of the Parties may adopt is to achieve, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Convention, stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations (GHG) in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system. Such a level should be achieved within a time frame sufficient to allow ecosystems to adapt naturally to climate change, to ensure that food production is not threatened and to enable economic development to proceed in a sustainable manner’ (UN, 1992).

The City Government of Olongapo, in consonance with the Philippine Government, recognizes its responsibility under the UNFCCC to contribute in the worldwide effort to reduce and stabilize GHG emission and to enable a sustainable economic development.

NOW, THEREFORE, on joint motion of City Councilors Edwin J. Piano, Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr., Gina G. Perez, Rodel S. Cerezo, Anselmo A. Aquino, Elena C. Dabu and Cheenee F. Hoya, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present,

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled, to enact the following Ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 15

(Series of 2010)

OLONGAPO CITY CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION ORDINANCE

BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD IN SESSION ASSEMBLED, THAT:

SECTION 1. Title. This Ordinance shall be known as the “OLONGAPO CITY CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION ORDINANCE”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy and Principles of the Olongapo City Government.

A. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT is development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) Convened by the United Nation in 1983

B. MAINSTREAMING CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION MEASURES. Systematically integrate the concept of climate change in various phases of policy formulation, development plans, poverty reduction strategies and other development tools and techniques by all agencies and instrumentalities of the government.

C. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. Facilitate and encourage public awareness and participation by making information on climate change widely available.

D. MALASAKIT, KAPWA TAO at BOLUNTERISMO. Care for our neighbors, cooperativeness and volunteerism.

E. PEOPLE FIRST AND SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY WILL FOLLOW. That sustainable management of forest resources would only succeed through a strong partnership of the upland local communities and the City Government of Olongapo.

SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

1. Climate Change - shall refer to a change in climate that can be identified by changes in the mean and/or variability of its properties and that persists for an extended period typically decades or longer, whether due to natural variability or as a result of human activity. (Climate Change Act of 2009)

2. Adaptation measures - The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) defines adaptation as the, “adjustment in natural or human systems to a new or changing environment. Adaptation to climate change refers to adjustment in natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli or their effects, which moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities. Various types of adaptation can be distinguished, including anticipatory and reactive adaptation, private and public adaptation, and autonomous and planned adaptation.”

3. Mitigation measures - The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) defines mitigation as: “An anthropogenic intervention to reduce the sources or enhance the sinks of greenhouse gases.”

4. Anthropogenic interference - interferences caused by human activity.

5. Greenhouse gases (GHG) shall refer to constituents of the atmosphere that contribute to the greenhouse effect including, but not limited to, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydro fluorocarbons, per fluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride. (Climate Change Act of 2009)

6. Watershed - is a land area drained by a stream or fixed body of water and its tributaries having a common outlet for surface run-off (PD 705).(Forest Management Bureau, Dep’t. of Environment and Natural Resources)

7. Policy mainstreaming shall refer to the end to bring adjustments to ecological, social or economic systems in response to expected climate change impacts to ensure that food production is not threatened and to enable economic development to proceed in a sustainable manner. (Climate Change Act of 2009)

8. Structural intervention - are also often termed ‘hard’ measures as they include physical construction to reduce or avoid possible hazards, or application of engineering techniques to achieve hazard-resistance and resilience in structures or systems. Various measures available for supply side and demand side water management, disaster reduction, and agricultural production improvement are introduced. The design of these structural measures is based on the frequency, magnitude, and spatial occurrence of extreme weather events, such as floods, cyclones, and droughts.(Regional Workshop on Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation into Developmental Planning Asian Development Bank Institute, Tokyo, Japan)

9. Non-structural intervention - or soft measures as ‘measures that do not involve physical construction, use knowledge, practice, or agreement to reduce risks and impacts, in particular, policies, laws, public awareness raising, training and education’. These measures tend to focus on changing behaviors, methods and practices. Some examples include land-use zoning, insurance, water-use efficiency methods, and policies. There are some advantages to using non-structural over structural measures. Well planned and designed non-structural measures can minimize climate change impacts while generating additional socio-economic benefits like income, etc. (Regional Workshop on Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation into Developmental Planning Asian Development Bank Institute, Tokyo, Japan)

10. Global warming shall refer to the increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s near-surface air and oceans that is associated with the increased concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

11. Weather is the specific condition of the atmosphere or “actual state” at a particular place and time.

12. Climate is the “average weather” or normal state of the atmosphere and its long term variability over a particular period (say over month, a season, a year or several years).

13. Aeration is the process of adding oxygen to improve water quality which is needed by fish, aquatic animals as well as aerobic bacteria to decompose organic matter. River aeration increases the process of oxidizing or eliminating pollution. Aeration system works by using special equipment called aerators.( www.clean-flo.com)

14. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) or rainwater catchment are catch-all terms for collecting, storing, and later using precipitation from rock out-crops, roofs, and other surfaces. Harvesting rainwater offers many advantages: it conserves municipal and well water; it is free; gravity fed systems conserve energy; it is low in salts and good for plants; and it can reduce flooding and erosion. (www.HarvestH20.com)

SECTION 4. INTEGRATION OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT, PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION FUNCTIONS IN THE GENERAL MANDATE OF THE CITY’S ENVIRONMENTAL AND SANITATION MANAGEMENT OFFICE (ESMO).

The Olongapo City Government shall integrate the Environment and Natural Resources Development, Protection and Conservation functions in the general mandate of the Olongapo City Environmental Sanitation and Management Office (ESMO).

The ESMO shall have the additional general mandate:

1. Pro-actively implement programs, projects and activities related to Climate Change;

2. Conduct programs, projects and activities on the development, protection and conservation of the City’s environment and natural resources.

SECTION 5. COMPOSITION. The ESMO shall include personnel with expertise on the following fields:

a. Ecology conservation and development ;

b. Forestry;

c. Forest Rangers;

d. Community Organizing Specialist;

e. Agriculturist;

f. Weather and climate analyst .

SECTION 6. STRUCTURAL AND NON-STRUCTURAL ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES. The City Government of Olongapo shall continually formulate and implement structural and non-structural Climate Change adaptation and mitigation programs and policies and shall be mainstreamed, but not limited, to the different fields and services of public administration and governance.

SECTION 7. BASIC CAPABILITY ON CLIMATE AND WEATHER READING AND ANALYSIS. The City Government of Olongapo, through ESMO, shall have the basic capability, in terms of fundamental knowledge and skills on temperature, rainfall and air quality instrument reading and on the general weather and climate monitoring and analysis.

SECTION 8. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. In coordination with the DENR, DAR, DOST and other related agencies, the City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO shall implement a continuing watershed management and development program.

A. COMPONENTS. The City’s Watershed Management and Development Program shall have 2 major program components;

a. The City’s Reforestation Program and;

b. The City’s River Rehabilitation Program.

SECTION 9. THE CITY’S REFORESTATION, PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM. The program shall abide by the principle of the national government on reforestation of “People first and sustainable forestry will follow”. That sustainable management of forest resources would only succeed through a strong partnership of the local communities and the City Government of Olongapo.

A. CONCEPT. The City’s Reforestation Protection and Conservation Program shall implement the DENR’s Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM).

B. LAND AREA. The City’s Reforestation Protection and Conservation Program shall apply to all areas classified as forest lands by the DENR, including allowable zones within protected areas.

C. PARTICIPANTS. The City’s Reforestation Protection and Conservation Program’s main participants are local communities who are collectively considered to be forest stewards. Represented by their People’s Organization (POs) and / or Tribal Councils whose members are the following:

1. Actually tilling portions of the forest land area or traditionally using the resources for all or substantial portion of their livelihood;

2. Or residing in or adjacent to the forest land areas.

D. FOREST LAND AND RESOURCES USE . The City’s Reforestation Protection and Conservation Program will implement and follow the DENR’S CBFM policies on security of tenure and shall abide by its principle of Social Equity, which is granting forest communities specified rights to use and develop forest resources.

E. SUPPORT MOBILIZATION. The City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO shall conduct events, forums or advocacy activities to mobilize other sectors in the City to support the WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM in whatever form, method or type of activity.

F. FORMAL PARTNERSHIP. The City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO shall forge a strong partnership with DENR, DOST, DAR and/or other related private agencies in the provision of technology, logistical, technical, managerial and community organizing needs of the program.

G. CITY FOREST NURSERY. The City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO shall establish and maintain a City Forest Nursery for the purpose of generating and sustaining the supply of seedlings of various types of forest trees for the City’s Reforestation Protection and Conservation Program.

SECTION 10. THE CITY’S RIVER PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM. In coordination with the DENR, DAR, DOST and other related agencies, the City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO shall implement a continuing River Protection and Rehabilitation Program.

A. RIVER MANGROVE PROPAGATION PROJECT. The City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO shall implement a continuing River Mangrove Propagation Project in the 5 major river tributaries of Olongapo City namely: Sta. River, Mabayuan River, Nagunao River, Tawirang Balete River and Jadjad River.

B. PROGRAM PHASING. The City’s River Mangrove Propagation Project shall be conducted in a gradual and periodic phasing of mangrove planting and maintenance activities in a scientifically acceptable process.

C. PARTICIPANTS. The City’s River Mangrove Propagation Project main participants are the formal and informal residents along the river banks, with obligations and responsibility, to be specified by the ESMO in relation to the conduct of protection and maintenance activities to the planted mangrove plants adjacent to their residence.

D. RIVER AERATION FACILITY. The City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO in coordination with the DOST, DENR and other related government agencies shall cause the acquisition and installation of a River Aeration Facility, as a complementary recourse in rehabilitating the City’s polluted river waters.

E. PARTNERSHIP. The City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO shall forge a strong partnership with DENR, DOST, DAR and/or other related private agencies in the provision of technology, logistical, technical, managerial and community organizing needs of the program.

SECTION 11. PHASES OF EXECUTION. The adaptation and mitigation programs and policies, considering its considerable magnitude and the need for specialization, shall be diligently implemented in a gradual, consistent and systemic manner.

SECTION 12. PREPARATORY PHASE. There shall be a preparatory phase for the purpose of setting up the organizational, capability and information requirement of the program implementation.

A. TIMEFRAME. Upon the effectivity of this Ordinance, the preparatory phase shall commence and shall be implemented within a year.

B. SPECIALIZATION. For the required skills and knowledge development of the program, the City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO, shall conduct and access technical assistance, training provisions, coaching and tutorial sessions from various related national government agencies, international agencies, non-government and business organizations.

C. FORMULATION OF THE OLONGAPO CITY WATERSHED PHYSICAL AND SOCIO ECONOMIC STUDY. In coordination with the DENR and other related national and international agencies, the City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO, shall caused the conduct of the appraisal of the following:

1. Watershed topography;

2. The severity and extent of soil erosion, its forest and inventory of vegetation;

3. The severity and extent of forest occupation and its socio-economic condition;

4. Hydrology, river siltation, river water quality, water bodies pollution;

5. The potential of a reforestation and river rehabilitation program;

6. Crucial issue and critical areas to be rehabilitated;

7. And other important aspects of the watershed.

(Note: Based on the latest DENR-CENRO data in the year 2009, the City’s watershed area was determined to be around 6,335 hectares* from a legislated 8,033.10 hectares** proclaimed watershed area, PD # 238.)

D. FORMULATION OF THE CITY’S WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Deriving from the knowledge and information on the watershed area, the City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO, shall formulate and publish a Watershed Management and Development Program.

SECTION 13. FIRST PHASE OF ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES. Upon completion of the preparatory phase, the 1st phase shall be implemented for the purpose of addressing the least and doable adaptation measures.

* Land Use Section, CPDO, 2008

** Olongapo Watershed Development Project,

Draft of Final Report, November 1985

A. BASIC WEATHER INSTRUMENTS. The ESMO shall be equipped with basic and simple instruments necessary for temperature, air quality and rainfall reading and analysis.

B. REGULAR WEATHER AND CLIMATE ADVISORY. The ESMO shall conduct a regular monitoring on the City’s basic weather situation and climate and in return shall effectively provide the public (utilizing popular medium brgy. mobile PA, radio, local CATV, SMS, etc ) the regular weather advisory and warnings on cases of extreme climate, temperature and rainfall volume conditions.

SECTION 14. AIR POLLUTION MITIGATION MEASURE. In addition to all related City policies, the City Government of Olongapo, through ESMO shall forge a mutual working arrangement with the local Land Transportation Office (LTO), Gas Emission Testing Centers and other related government offices to effectively enforce a gradual, acceptable (to all stakeholders) and consistent program of eradicating smoke belching vehicles in the City following the generally acceptable national standards:

A. AIR POLLUTION MONITORING AND ANALYSIS CAPABILITY. The City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO, shall have the basic capability, in terms of knowledge and skills and fundamental instrument reading on air quality or air pollution monitoring and analysis;

B. AIR POLLUTION MONITORING INSTRUMENTS. The ESMO shall be equipped with fundamental instrument/s necessary for air quality or air pollution reading and analysis;

C. REGULAR AIR POLLUTION ADVISORY. The ESMO shall conduct a regular monitoring on the City’s air quality or air pollution and in return shall effectively provide the public (utilizing popular medium brgy. mobile PA, radio, local CATV, SMS, etc ) the regular air quality or pollution advisory and warnings on cases of extreme conditions.

SECTION 15. INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ON CLIMATE CHANGE. In the most popular format and medium, the City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO shall conduct a continuing Information and Education Program on Climate Change issues.

A. INCLUSION OF CLIMATE CHANGE TOPICS IN SCHOOL CURRICULUM, FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY. The City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO shall forge an effective working arrangement with the Department of Education (DepEd), Division of City Schools and with the private schools with regards to the inclusion or integration/mainstreaming of Climate Change issues on their course curriculum in elementary and secondary levels.

B. PUBLICATION AND MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION. The City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO shall forge an effective working arrangement with the Public Affairs Office (PAO), Department of Education (DepEd), Division of City Schools and other potential government and private institutions, with regards to the production of reading materials and multimedia materials on Climate Change issues.

SECTION 16. HEALTH RELATED ADAPTATION MEASURE. The City Government of Olongapo, through the City Health Office (CHO) shall religiously provide the public (utilizing popular medium brgy. mobile PA, radio, local CATV, SMS, etc.) with the health advisory on therapeutic and preventive measures on illnesses aggravated or caused by extreme weather and climate condition.

SECTION 17. URBAN GREENING PROGRAM. Upon the effectivity of this Ordinance, the ESMO and the Office of the City Parks and Plazas in the enhancement of the implementation and maintenance of the urban greening program of sidewalks, center islands, vacant lots, parks and other vacant nook spaces of the commercial areas.

A. ADOPT AND MAINTAIN A SIDEWALK TREE OR SPOT GARDEN. The ESMO shall mobilize business proprietors, residents, NGOs, civic organizations to participate in the adoption and maintenance of the sidewalk trees or gardens adjacent or afar from their business establishments or residential area.

B. ESTABLISHMENT OF BOTANICAL GARDENS. The City Government of Olongapo through ESMO, shall enter into an agreement with the DepEd Division of City Schools in the development and maintenance of the schools’ garden into a Community Botanical Garden.

C. PROMOTIONS. The current City Nursery of Ornamental Plants located in Old Hospital Road, East Tapinac shall be converted into a Botanical Garden for purposes of promoting and eventual development of urban gardening and greening among Olongapeños, retaining its function of being a nursery and stockade of ornamental plants and trees.

D. ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF ARBOR DAY. As part of the information and education campaign of the City Government of Olongapo, through the initiative of the ESMO an annual celebration of the Arbor Day shall be conducted every 25th of the month of June, in accordance with the national government’s celebration. The objective of the celebration is to annually reiterate the commitment of the City government on the protection and development of the City’s watershed.

SECTION 18. OLONGAPO CITY POWER-ELECTRICITY SAVING PROGRAM. Upon the effectivity of this Ordinance, the City Government of Olongapo, through the supervision of the ESMO, shall implement a city – wide energy conservation program.

A. INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL OF ELECTRICITY USAGE. The ESMO shall conduct an inventory and appraisal of lighting and electricity usage in the following aspects:

1. Temporal. Current inventory and appraisal in terms of length of time of usage and commencement and termination of usage of lighting and electricity of each offices in government buildings and facilities;

2. Spatial. Current inventory and appraisal of nooks and places where lighting and electricity is utilized in government building and facilities;

3. Ownership. The study shall likewise, consider the recommended or suggested conservation and saving procedures a particular office may adopt.

B. FORMULATION OF SAVING PROGRAM. Based on the essential temporal and spatial need of lighting and electricity usage of the public facilities and buildings, the ESMO shall formulate and institute a Power-Electricity Saving Program.

1. SPECIFIED TIME ON THE USE OF AIRCONDITIONING UNITS. The program shall specify the time of commencement and termination in the use and operations of all offices’ air conditioning units, in accordance with the results of the appraisal.

2. SPECIFIED TEMPERATURE OR WEATHER ON THE USE OF AIRCONDITIONING UNITS. In addition to the specified time of usage, air conditioning units shall be used in moderation during typhoons or cold weather, i.e. at a room temperature not lower than 25 degrees Centigrade.

3. SPARINGLY USE OF LIGHTINGS AND ELECTRICITY. In consideration with public safety and security, the program shall specify nooks and places in all government buildings and facilities to be lighted and its corresponding length of time. Use of incandescent bulb shall be at the minimum.

SECTION 19. SECOND PHASE OF ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES. There shall be a second phase of the adaptation and mitigation measures for the purpose of prioritizing the most severe and sensitive areas of the watershed.

SECTION 20. UPLAND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROGRAM. Abiding by the principle of “People first…”, the City Government of Olongapo, upon the completion of the Watershed Physical and Socio-Economic Study, through the ESMO shall undertake an Upland Community Organizing Program covering the communities within the program area specified in the Olongapo City Watershed Physical and Socio-Economic Study, involving the Urban Basic Service Program (UBSP) and the City Government’s traditional community partners, People’s Organization and Non-Government Organization.

SECTION 21. PILOT AREA OF THE REFORESTATION, PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM. The City Government of Olongapo through the ESMO shall determine, upon the completion of the study, the Olongapo City Watershed Physical and Socio- Economic Study, and conduct a pilot area project on reforestation.

SECTION 22. PRIORITIZATION. The identified pilot area of the Reforestation Program shall have the following characteristics:

a. The most sensitive land area having a symbiotic relationship and impact to the watershed recovery and development if rehabilitated;

b. Identified as one of the critical areas in terms of severity in vegetation, encroachment and land utilization and erosion;

c. The pilot area shall not be more than 100 hectares.

SECTION 23. PILOT AREA OF THE RIVER PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM. The City Government of Olongapo through the ESMO shall determine, upon the completion of the study, the Olongapo City Watershed Physical and Socio-Economic Study and conduct a pilot area project on river protection and rehabilitation program.

SECTION 24. PRIORITIZATION. The identified pilot area of the River Protection and Rehabilitation Program shall have the following characteristics:

a. The most sensitive land area having a symbiotic relationship and impact to the watershed recovery and development if rehabilitated;

b. Identified as one of the critical areas in terms of severity in pollution, vegetation, river bank utilization and erosion;

c. The pilot area shall not be more than 100 hectares.

SECTION 25 . PILOT PROJECT ON RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM OR “BONG SPOUT”. All City Government buildings and facilities shall be gradually installed with a Rainwater Harvesting System for use in urinals and toilets of public comfort rooms and for other cleaning and gardening purposes, starting from the City Hall Complex as the City’s model and thereafter the Barangay Hall buildings as the model in the community level.

SECTION 26. PILOT PROJECT ON A MODEL RECYCLING PROJECT, THE PLASTIC BRICK FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY. The City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO, in partnership with the DOST and other related agencies, shall carry out the implementation of the Plastic Brick Fabrication System and Technology as its major model of practical recycling project. It shall thereafter be promoted and implemented in the barangay level.

SECTION 27. STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND EXPANSION OF THE REFORESTATION, PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM. After 2 years of implementation of the pilot project of the Reforestation, Protection and Conservation Program, the City Government of Olongapo through the ESMO shall implement the program expanding its area of scope, its program participants, and its program components.

A. AREA OF SCOPE. The Olongapo City’s Reforestation, Protection and Conservation Program shall gradually expand its area of scope to other land area / parts of the watershed, identified in the Olongapo City Watershed Physical and Socio-Economic Study.

B. PARTICIPANTS. The City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO shall lead and mobilize all Barangay Local Governments together with the barangay-based NGOs, and institutions in the implementation of the Reforestation, Protection and Conservation Program in their locality. The Barangays or communities not included or not within the identified watershed area shall likewise, participate and share their resources in the program implementation.

C. DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF REFORESTATION STUDY TOUR. The City Government of Olongapo, through the City Tourism Office and ESMO shall develop and promote study tours in the pilot areas of the City’s Reforestation, Protection and Conservation Program among the pupils and students in the private and public schools of Olongapo City and other cities and municipalities. Thereafter, whenever able, the program shall be enhanced into an Ecological Tourism Program.

SECTION 28. STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND EXPANSION OF THE RIVER PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM. After 2 years of implementation of the pilot project, the City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO shall implement a continuing River Protection and Rehabilitation Program in the 5 major river tributaries of Olongapo City namely; Sta River, Mabayuan River, Nagunao River, Tawirang Balete River and Jadjad River.

A. AREA OF SCOPE. The Olongapo City’s River Protection and Rehabilitation Program shall gradually expand its area of scope to other land area / parts of the watershed, identified in the Olongapo City Watershed Physical and Socio-Economic Study.

B. PARTICIPANTS. The City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO shall lead and mobilize all Barangay Local Governments together with the barangay-based NGOs, and institutions in the implementation of the River Protection and Rehabilitation Program in their locality. The Barangays or communities not included or not within the identified watershed area shall likewise, participate and share their resources in the program implementation.

C. MARINE SANCTUARY. The City Government of Olongapo, through the ESMO shall conduct a pilot test and development plan of a sanctuary and refuge area for river marine life within the 5 major river tributaries of Olongapo City.

SECTION 29. LAND USE AND DISASTER ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION, STRUCTURAL AND NON-STRUTCURAL MEASURE. In coordination with the related agencies, the City Government of Olongapo, through the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) shall formulate and implement a continuing land use related disaster adaptation and mitigation measures.

A. HAZARDOUS SLOPING AREAS. Upon the effectivity of this Ordinance, the City Government of Olongapo, spearheaded by the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) shall resolutely formulate a 5-year long term house relocation program that is acceptable to all stakeholders. The program shall have an objective of gradually relocating selected houses constructed in the most hazardous sloping areas of the City. The projects and activities of the program shall be integrated in the annual investment plan of the City for the next 5 years.

B. SIGNS AND PUBLIC NOTICES. Furthermore, the City Government of Olongapo through the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) together with the ESMO and the Disaster Management Office (DMO) shall construct permanent concrete precautionary signs and/or notifications, articulating the prohibition of construction of structures, technically specifying the location and size of the hazard area using the national language, Filipino.

C. STRUCTURAL MEASURE IN HAZARDOUS RIVER BANKS AND SLOPING AREAS. Upon the effectivity of this Ordinance, the City Government of Olongapo, spearheaded by the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) shall formulate a 5-year term river bank and slope reinforcement and slope erosion development program of varying types.(gabion gravity wall, reinforce soil walls, rock fall protection, concrete blasting, etc.) The projects and activities of the program shall be integrated in the annual investment plan of the City for the next 5 years.

SECTION 30. FLOODING ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES. The City Government of Olongapo, spearheaded by the City Engineer’s Office (CEO) and the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) shall resolutely perform the following adaptation and mitigation measures:

A. CONDUCT OF A FLOOD CONTROL MASTERPLAN. Upon the effectivity of this Ordinance, the City Government of Olongapo, spearheaded by the Disaster Management Office (DMO), City Engineer’s Office (CEO) and the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) shall formulate a 5-year-term flood control program. The projects and activities of the program shall be integrated in the annual investment plan of the City for the next 5 years.

B. SIGNS AND PUBLIC NOTICES. Furthermore, the City Government of Olongapo through the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) together with the ESMO and the Disaster Management Office (DMO) shall construct permanent concrete precautionary signs and/or notifications on the City’s natural flood prone areas, articulating the character of the flood prone terrain, the standard construction of infrastructures, technically specifying the location and size of the hazard area using the national language, Filipino.

C. INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS ON THE CITY’S NATURAL FLOOD PRONE AREAS. Upon the effectivity of this Ordinance, the City Government of Olongapo, spearheaded by the Disaster Management Office (DMO), City Engineer’s Office (CEO) and the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) shall formulate an engineering construction policies and standards for buildings, roads and other infrastructure on the most flood prone areas of the City. Thereafter, it shall propose the said policies and standards to the appropriate Legislative Committee of the Olongapo City Sangguniang Panglungsod for enactment;

D. PERMANENT MULTI PURPOSE SHELTER AND EVACUATION CENTER. In coordination with the appropriate local and national government agencies, the City Government of Olongapo, through the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), Disaster Management Office and the ESMO shall locate and establish a permanent multi- purpose disaster evacuation center.

SECTION 31. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS ON SEWAGE AND SEPTIC TANKS FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USE. Upon the effectivity of this Ordinance, the City Government of Olongapo, spearheaded by the ESMO, City Engineer’s Office (CEO) and the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) shall formulate an engineering construction policies and standards in the construction of sewage system and septic tanks of residential; houses and buildings and commercial establishments. Thereafter, it shall propose the said policies and standards to the appropriate Legislative Committee of the Olongapo City Sangguniang Panglungsod for enactment.

SECTION 32. RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM. Upon the effectivity of this Ordinance, the City Government of Olongapo, spearheaded by the ESMO, in coordination with the DOST, DENR and related government agencies shall study the viability and feasibility of renewable energy sources and other clean development mechanisms as recommended by the UNFCCC and subsequently formulate a strategic development program, such as:

1. Solar power energy;

2. Mini hydro powerplant;

3. Geothermal;

4. Wind Farm;

5. Methane Harvesting Facility;

6. and others.

Thereafter, shall be integrated in the City’s Development Plan (CDP).

SECTION 33. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. Upon effectivity of this Ordinance, the ESMO, in consultation with the appropriate City Council Legislative Committee, relevant government agencies, local government units, private sector, NGOs and/or civil society, promulgate the implementing rules and regulations of this Ordinance. Provided, That failure to issue rules and regulations shall not in any manner affect the executory nature of the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 34. FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR CLIMATE CHANGE. All relevant city government departments and offices shall allocate from their annual appropriations adequate funds for the formulation, development and implementation, including training, capacity building and direct intervention, of their respective climate change programs and plans. In subsequent budget proposals, the concerned offices and units shall appropriate funds for program/project development and implementation including continuing training and education in climate change.

SECTION 35. APPROPRIATIONS. - The fund for the implementation of this Ordinance shall be sourced from the Mayor’s Office Fund. Thereafter, such sums as shall be necessary for the operation and maintenance of the ESMO and other related programs shall be included in the Annual Investment Plan (AIP).

SECTION 36. REPEALING CLAUSE. All laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and

other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Ordinance, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 37. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Act shall take effect upon approval and after publication in the newspaper of general circulation.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, June 29, 2010.

CYNTHIA G. CAJUDO

City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

GINA GULANES-PEREZ *JOHN CARLOS G. DELOS REYES

City Councilor City Councilor

RODEL S. CEREZO SARAH LUGERNA LIPUMANO-GARCIA

City Councilor City Councilor

(Absent)

*left after reconvening the session

EDWIN J. PIANO ANGELITO W. BALOY

City Councilor City Councilor

(Absent)

AQUILINO Y. CORTEZ, JR. ANSELMO A. AQUINO

City Councilor City Councilor

ELENA C. DABU JONATHAN G. MANALO

City Councilor City Councilor

(Absent)

AUDIE S. SUNDIAM CHEENEE F. HOYA

President, Liga ng mga Barangay SK Federation President

ATTEST:

ELFLIDA S. SALMON

Council Secretary

APPROVED BY HIS HONOR, THE CITY MAYOR ON ____________________.

JAMES GORDON, JR.

City Mayor

ATTEST:

DELFIN A. JUICO, JR.

Secretary to the City Mayor

Summit to explore ways to save Subic Bay water quality

SUBIC BAY FREE PORT—Pointing out the need to reverse the degradation of Subic Bay, considered the No. 1 asset of this free port, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has called on various stakeholders in the area to help map out an action plan to save Subic Bay.

SBMA Administrator Armand Arreza said the Subic agency will host the first Subic Bay Water Summit here Jan. 28 and 29 to address concerns on the water quality of the bay that, experts said, “had been subjected to various strains brought about by rapid urbanization as well as development activities.”

Arreza said the 12,350-hectare Subic Bay, which forms part of the communal waters of Olongapo City and nearby areas in the provinces of Zambales and Bataan, plays a critical role in the development of the Subic Bay free port and nearby areas.

However, the bay is now considered a threatened resource, Arreza added, due to patches of pollution load caused by the disposal of partially treated sewage, nutrient inflows from changes in land use, and inadequate treatment of industrial wastes.

“Subic Bay is an all-important natural asset,” Arreza said. “But if these stresses continue, we are sure to be left with an unsustainable resource.”

“Since Subic Bay is a common resource, every stakeholder has the moral obligation to keep this critical resource sustainable. We hope the summit would address this very vital concern,” he added.

The SBMA official said that recent studies indicated that the degradation of the bay waters is caused by several “stressors” in nearby areas. These include reduction of forest cover, inefficient use of fertilizer and pesticides, burning of grasslands, proliferation of fish cages, and increasing sewage and pollution load from domestic waste produced by neighboring communities.

“Surprisingly, despite growing industrialization in the Subic Bay free port, the major culprit in the observed decline of water quality at this point is waste from domestic households in the surrounding local communities,” Arreza noted, citing studies made in 2006 for Subic’s Integrated Coastal Management Plan (ICMP).

The studies showed that pressures from commercial and industrial activities in nearby communities, as well as rapid urbanization and population growth, have increased solid-waste generation.

On top of these, limited sewer and wastewater treatment facilities, and lack of waste-disposal facilities, have created negative impact on the quality of Subic Bay.

According to SBMA Ecology Center manager Amethya de la Llana-Koval, the water summit will serve as a venue for the SBMA and other stakeholders to define the current status and issues on the quality of the water environment in Subic Bay.

The summit is also expected to raise environmental awareness among stakeholders and community groups, and provide them with examples of current best practices in environment and water resource management.

The exercise will also help identify and prioritize key water issues and action plan for the greater Subic Bay area, and generate commitment among stakeholders toward sustainable use and management of land and water resources, Koval said.

For the two-day summit, the SBMA has invited people’s organizations in Olongapo, Zambales and Bataan; environment officials; heads of local government units; and representatives from Subic business locators, schools and various SBMA departments.

Koval said the event speakers include Sec. Edgardo Pamintuan, chairman of the Subic-Clark Alliance for Development Council, who will talk on the impact of human settlements on water resources; Gov. Felipe Nava of Guimaras, who will present best practices in marine conservation; Marikina Mayor Marides Fernando, who will tackle sustainable city planning; World Wide Fund for the Environment vice president Joel Palma, who will make a presentation on marine conservation; and Cesar de la Cruz, president of the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers, who will lecture on sustainable technologies and best practices in industries.

Also scheduled to discuss land- and water-use planning, and coastal management, respectively, are two members of the SBMA ICMP team, Dr. Hoanh Hoang Nguyen, a soil and water specialist, and Carlito Rufo, an environmental consultant.

Jaime Garcia, assistant general manager of Subic Water and Sewerage Co., which operates the water system in this free port, will expound on the firm’s sewerage master plan.

Koval said that Sen. Richard Gordon, the first SBMA chairman and administrator, has also been invited to deliver his message to participants of the two-day summit.

--Written by Henry Empeño / Correspondent

SBMA: Trees won't be cut for hotel-casino project

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines - The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will not allow the cutting of trees to make way for a multi-million hotel-casino project here, officials said on Wednesday.

SBMA Administrator Armand Arreza said the agency has told project proponent Grand Utopia, Inc. that the trees should be saved and incorporated in the development plan, which will be subject to SBMA review.

"We won't stand for the cutting of trees. Definitely, we won't allow it," Arreza said in a statement sent to media organizations.

He said a news report saying that the project would destroy some 300 trees in the two-hectare site is speculative.

The report quoted architect Jun Palafox, who said that he was initially tapped to design the project but backed out when he found out that the management "intended to cut the trees."

Arreza said, however, that he did not know why the deal between Palafox and Grand Utopia fell through.

"But the trees are still there, because all that the developer has done at this time was to fence in the area and inventory the number of trees preparatory to balling, which was the procedure we have recommended," Arreza said.

"It's pure speculation that 300 trees will be destroyed because, in fact, Grand Utopia has already applied for a permit to ball the trees," he added.

Arreza said the area, which previously contained a mini-golf course built during the US Navy days, has been classified under SBMA zoning regulations as a commercial area.

"It's true that because of the density of the trees at the mini-golf course, our Ecology Center has classified that part of the site as an urban jungle. But it's still within the commercial zone where development is allowed," he explained.

"This is why the recommendation from Ecology was to incorporate the trees in the development plan, or if that won't be possible, to ball the trees and transfer them to a new location," Arreza said.

The SBMA Ecology Center said that several mature trees affected by development projects in the Subic Bay Freeport have been successfully transferred.

Technicians at the Center said balling is "relatively a simple procedure" although the recovery stage for relocated trees "would be the hard part."

"But we've been doing it," they added.

The Center also said the SBMA has required developers to provide replacements on a ratio ranging from 10 to 50 saplings for each affected tree. On top of this, developers pay a considerable amount for the maintenance of saplings.

Arreza said the Grand Utopia project, which will be known as the Ocean 9 Casino and Hotel Resort, is considered to be a critical infrastructure in Subic's bid to attract more foreign tourists to the growing number of holiday destinations in this free port.

The hotel will be located near Subic's Alava Pier, which is being developed by another firm as a passenger terminal for cruise ships.

The casino-hotel resort is expected to employ more than 5,000 workers once operational. The project is scheduled for completion within two years. - GMANews.TV
Labels: denr, ecology, environment, olongapo, sbma, subic

ESMO, environment sanitation

2008 R - 182 - AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR JAMES GORDON, JR. TO ENTER INTO A MOA WITH THE SBMA FOR THE USE OF THE OLONGAPO CITY SANITARY LANDFILL

2008 R - 182 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAYOR JAMES GORDON, JR. TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE SUBIC BAY METROPOLITAN AUTHORITY FOR THE USE OF THE OLONGAPO CITY SANITARY LANDFILL AND FOR OTHER RELATED PURPOSES

10 January 2007

2007 O-02 - APPROPRIATING PHP244,580.00 TO THE ITEM REPAIR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION and MANAGEMENT OFFICE

2007 O-02 - AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FORTY FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY PESOS (PHP244,580.00) TO THE ITEM REPAIR & MAINTENANCE – MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER THE MAINTENANCE & OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION & MANAGEMENT OFFICE

Olongapo City Subic Bay Kalaklan Sandbars

Cubi Port opposition

RESOLUTION NO.187
TITLE: A RESOLUTION BESEECHING HER EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO TO LISTEN TO THE PLEA OF THE PEOPLE OF OLONGAPO CITY WITH REGARD TO THE PORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT THE SUBIC FREEPORT ZONE
Date Passed: Nov. 04,2003

RESOLUTION NO.188
TITLE: A RESOLUTION DENOUNCING THE ACTS OF MR. RUFO COLAYCO, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPEARTING OFFICER, BASES CONVERSION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BCDA) DURING THE MEETING SPEARHEADED BY THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NEDA) ON NOVEMBER 3, 2003

Cubi Port opposition

RESOLUTION NO.191
TITLE: A RESOLUTION DEFINING THE STAND OF OLONGAPO CITY REGARDING THE PORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT THE SUBIC FREEPORT ZONE

Bantay Kalikasan

RESOLUTION NO.184
TITLE: A RESOLUTION ASKING ABS-CBN'S BANTAY BATA AND BANTAY KALIKASAN FOUNDATIONS AND ITS CABLE NETWORK CAN TO LEND HELP TO THE CITY OF OLONGAPO REGARDING ITS OPPOSITION TO THE SUBIC BAY METROPOLITAN AUTHORITY'S PORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Plans to speed up the Subic Bay Port Development Project, a $215-million venture funded by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), have b

Plans to speed up the Subic Bay Port Development Project, a $215-million venture funded by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), have been "temporarily called off" after what was described by local news media as objections to the project from "multi-sector groups" and some investors opposed to its implementation of the project, who cited "economic and environmental concerns."

Fishermen from Morong, Olongapo and Subic town claim that reclaiming some 29 hectares of land for the port will have adverse environmental consequences and render them jobless.

A spokesperson for the Subic Resort Owners Association claimed that the dredging that would be required for the reclamation work would affect local beaches and "kill their businesses."

ADDRESS THE PROBLEM BROUGHT ABOUT THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED DRAINAGE

RESOLUTION NO.62
TITLE: A RESOLUTION URGING THE PUBLIC WORKS GROUP OF THE SUBIC BAY METROPOLITAN AUTHORITY (SBMA) TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM BROUGHT ABOUT THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED DRAINAGE SYSTEM ALONG PERIMETER ROAD, SUBIC BAY FREEPORT ZONE.