POLLUTION ADJUDICATION BOARD (PAB)

The Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB) is a quasi-judicial body created under Section 19 of Executive Order (E.O.) 192 for the adjudication of pollution cases.
The Pollution Adjudication Board is created under the Office of the Secretary. The Board shall be composed of the Secretary as the Chairman, Two (2)
Undersecretaries as may be designated by the Secretary, the Director of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), the Three (3) others to be designated by
the Secretary as members. The Board shall assume the powers and functions of the Commission/ Commissioners of the National Pollution Control Commission
(NPCC) with respect to the adjudication of pollution cases under Republic Act 3931 and Presidental Decree 984.
The PAB is organizationally under the supervision of the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (the DENR) with
Secretariat support provided by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB).
Power and function maybe delegated to the DENR Regional Officers in accordance with rules and regulations of the Board.

Llda
AGENCY PROFILE
HISTORY
The LLDA was organized by virtue of Republic Act No. 4850 as a quasi-government agency with regulatory and proprietary
functions. Through Presidential Decree 813 in 1975, and Executive Order 927 in 1983, its powers and functions were further
strengthened to include environmental protection and jurisdiction over the lake basins surface water. In 1993, through
Executive Order 149, the administrative supervision over LLDA was transferred from the Office of the President to the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
OUR MANDATE
The Laguna Lake Development Authority was created by Republic Act No. 4850 (as amended by Presidential Decree 813),
entitled: AN ACT CREATING THE LAGUNA LAKE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, PRESCRIBING ITS POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND
DUTIES, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Chapter I, Section 1:
It is hereby declared to be the national policy to promote, and accelerate the development and balanced growth of the
Laguna Lake area and the surrounding provinces, cities and towns hereinafter referred to as the region, within the context
of the national and regional plans and policies for social and economic development and to carry out the development of
the Laguna Lake region with due regard and adequate provisions for environmental management and control, preservation
of the quality of human life and ecological systems, and the prevention of undue ecological disturbances, deterioration and
pollution.
OUR VISION
By 2020, the Laguna de Bay Basin has been transformed as the focal center for sustainable development through sound
ecological governance.
OUR MISSION
To catalyze a climate change-sensitive Integrated Water Resource Management in the Laguna de Bay Region, with clear
focus on preserving ecological integrity and promoting sustainable economic growth.
CORE VALUES
Love of the Environment
We are foremost advocates of environmental protection and sustainable development in this day and age of climate
change.
Leadership / Professionalism
We adhere to the highest standards of civil service and professional meritocracy.
Disciplined / Science-Driven
We believe in empirically-driven and science-based environmental governance and management.
Adaptability / Innovativeness
We believe in change management and the value of innovation and creativity.
QUALITY POLICY
As the only lake basin Authority in the country and a member of the International Living Lakes Network,
we commit to:
Lead the sustainable development in the Laguna de Bay Region through effective and strict enforcement of water resources
management laws;

Lead and continually improve our service delivery systems based on a certified quality management system for the
satisfaction and trust of our stakeholders;
Develop and implement empirically-driven and science-based processes and decisions;
Adhere to legal requirements and other policies that serve to maintain the highest standards of the civil service.
Ibalik ang Diwa ng Lawa
TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE RESILIENCE
To effectively restore the lake and its delicate ecosystem, we need the full involvement of all stakeholders, the soundness
of science and research to guide proper interventions and the strengthening of the overall environmental management and
governance to ensure that livelihood, economy and wealth will flourish sustainably in what is the focal area of regional and
national development.
-- Secretary J.R. Nereus O. Acosta, PhD.
Presidential Adviser for Environmental Protection
General Manager, LLDA
The Laguna Lake Development Authority envisions a Laguna Lake Region with a balanced ecology, maintained through a
science-based approach in monitoring, management and maintenance of the ecosystem. It aims to make the Laguna Lake
Region a model of environmental governance in Asia and the focal area of sustainable development for the region and the
whole country.
CENTERS OF LLDA's TRANSFORMATION
A. Information
State-of-the-art Model Laboratory
Information Technology
- Using technology to implement more eco-friendly paperless transactions; Information Systems Strategic Plans (ISSP)
- Text LLDA, guide response system
Telemetering
- Automated telemetering system, located in Looc, Cardona, generates real-time lake water level and rainfall data,
accessible through the Advanced Science and Technology Institute of the Department of and Technology (ASTI-DOST)
website.
B. Interventions
Regulation/Enforcement of Laguna de Bay Institutional Strengthening and Community Participation (LISCOP) Project
Identifying Areas for Reforestation planting different species of trees and plants in identified areas; on-going
consultations with communities and various stakeholders on the preprogrammed reforestation project
Lake Fisheries Conservation Program conducts lake-seeding activities in various locations around the Lake
C. Institutional Partnerships / Institution - Building
Public-Private Partnerships: World Bank, Asian Development Bank, United Nations Development Programme,
Department of Science and Technology, Department of Transportation and Communications, Local Government Units,
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Public Works
and Highways, Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Tourism, Department of Trade and Industry
and other partners and stakeholders
- River Protection Convergence Program with DPWH
- Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Quezon City government and other Local Government Units on
collaboration on regulatory programs
- Calauan Learning Resource Center
Water and Ecology summits, conferences and seminars
Construction of the first green building of the government and climate-smart headquarters in the National Ecology
Center
D. Involvement
Community Impact Surveys
- Conducts lake primary productivity (LPP) measurements regularly in 3 selected stations. For assessing the quantity
of natural food supply in the lake and predicting potential fish yields
Water Quality Management
- Forest, Watershed, River Basin monitoring related to the River Rehabilitation Program with thirty six (36) stations
located in the rivers of Marikina, Bagumbayan, Mangangati, Tunasan, San Pedro, Bian, Sta. Rosa, Cabuyao, San Cristobal,
San Juan, Los Baos, Bay, Pila, Sta. Cruz, Pagsanjan, Pangil, Siniloan, Sta. Maria, Jala-jala, Pililla, Tanay, Baras, Taytay
Barkadahan and Morong, and also in Sapang Baho and the Buli Creek.
- LLDA Decision Support System (DSS): Bathymetric Surveys, Streamflow Measurement, Total Pollution Loading Study,
Remote Sensing and GIS
- Strengthening of the 120 Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Councils (FARMCs) and River Councils
MANAGEMENT DIRECTION
Taking sustainable development as the centrepiece of its development efforts, LLDA sets its direction from a regulatory

agency to a market client-driven development agency.

POWERS AND FUNCTIONS
To catalyze Integrated Water Resource Management in the Laguna de Bay Region, showcasing the symbiosis of man and
nature for sustainability, with focus on preserving ecological integrity and promoting economic growth with equitable
access to resources.
CORPORATE LOGO
LLDA Corporate LogoCenter image is the simplified map of the Laguna de Bay.
The abbreviated name of the agency is placed on top to make it more legible and recognizable, being the premier
institution that manages the Laguna de Bay region.
While the green circular border signifies a holistic approach or integrated management of the basin being undertaken by
the the agency and the multifarious stakeholders in rehabilitating and giving back the life of the lake and its watershed.

Coverage
The Laguna de Bay Region covers Metro Manila and other five neighboring provinces - Laguna, Rizal, Batangas, Cavite, and
Quezon. All cities and municipalities located in Laguna and Rizal are part of the watershed.
The jurisdiction and scope of authority of Laguna Lake Development Authority comprises the towns of Rizal and Laguna
Provinces, towns of Silang, General Mariano Alvarez, Carmona, Tagaytay City in Cavite, Lucban, Quezon, City of Tanauan,
towns of Sto. Tomas and Malvar in Batangas, Cities of Marikina, Pasig, Taguig, Muntinlupa, Pasay, Caloocan, Quezon and
town of Pateros in Metro Manila.
Department of AGRICULTURE

MISSION / VISION

As stipulated in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2011-2016, Chapter 4, Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries Sector, the
agriculture and fisheries sector provides food and vital raw materials for the rest of the economy. As the sector grows and modernizes, it releases
surplus labor to the industry and services sectors. Rising productivity and efficiency in the sector are critical in maintaining the affordability of food and
purchasing power, especially among the poor. The sector's development is therefore vital in achieving inclusive growth and poverty reduction as well as
attaining the targets under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
MDGs are the world's time-bound and quantified targets for addressing extreme poverty in its many dimensions-income poverty, hunger, disease, lack
of
adequate
shelter,
and
exclusion-while
promoting
gender
equality,
education,
and
environmental
sustainability.

Mandate
The Department is the government agency responsible for the promotion of agricultural development by providing the policy framework, public
investments, and support services needed for domestic and export-oriented business enterprises.
In the fulfillment of this mandate, it shall be the primary concern of the Department to improve farm income and generate work opportunities for
farmers, fishermen and other rural workers. It shall encourage people's participation in agricultural development through sectoral representation in
agricultural policy-making bodies so that the policies, plans and programs of the Department are formulated and executed to satisfy their needs.
It shall also use a bottom-up self-reliant farm system approach that will emphasize social justice, equity, productivity and sustainability in the use of
agricultural resources.

Vision
A modernized smallholder agriculture and fisheries; a diversified rural economy that is dynamic, technologically advanced and internationally
competitive. Its transformation is guided by the sound practices of resource sustainability, the principles of social justice, and a strong private sector
participation.

Mission
To help and empower the farming and fishing communities and the private sector to produce enough, accessible and affordable food for every Filipino
and a decent income for all.

HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: 'DA THEN AND NOW'

DA Secretary PROCESO J. ALCALA is a former Representative of 2nd District of Quezon. He is considered as the 'Father of Organic Agriculture' in the
Philippines, being the principal author of the Organic Agricultural Act of 2010 (RA 10068). President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed him as Secretary of Agriculture
on June 30, 2010. Since then, he laid the Agri-Pinoy framework as guide to the plans and goals of the Department to attain a sustainable and globally competitive
national agriculture and fisheries sector, and attain the goals and objectives under the Philippine Development Plan of 2011-2016.
Eleven days after the proclamation of the Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898, President Emilio Aguinaldo formed his government
with the Department of Agriculture and Manufacturing as one of the first agencies.
The Department was headed by three directors, Jose Alejandrino (1898-1899), Graciano Gonzaga and Leon Ma. Guerrero, both during the latter
part
of
1899.
In 1901 during the American regime, the Department was renamed Insular Bureau of Agriculture under the Department of Interior and was headed by
Americans, Frank
Lamson-Scribner (1902),
WC
Welborn
(1904),
and
Dr.
George
Nesom
(1907).
In 1910, the Bureau, under the supervision of the Department of Public Instruction, was headed by Frederick Taylor(1911-1914) and Harry
Edwards (1914-1916).
After Edwards, the helm of the bureau was again given to a Filipino, Adriano Hernandez who himself was a practicing farmer.
In 1917, the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) took over the functions of the bureau and was led by Secretaries Galicano
Apacible (1917-1921), Rafael
Corpuz (1921-1923),
and
Silvestre
Apostol
(1923-1928).
During the administration of Secretary Rafael Alunan, Sr. (1928-1932), the DANR became the Department of Agriculture and Commerce. The Bureau
of
Agriculture
was
split
into
two
bureaus,
the
Plant
Industry
and
the
Animal
Industry.
The following year, the Fish and Game Administration and the Fiber Inspection Service were established under the leadership of Secretary Vicente
Singson
Encarnacion (1933-1934).
From 1934-1938, Eulogio Rodriguez, Sr. was appointed Secretary and was replaced by Secretary Benigno S. Aquino, Sr. until 1941. During
Aquinos term, the Fish and Game Administration was restructured and the Division of Soil Survey was created.
Upon the outbreak of the Pacific War, Pres. Quezon re-appointed Secretary Rafael Alunan, Sr. (1941-1942) as Secretary of Agriculture and
Commerce.
After the Japanese liberalization on July 4, 1945, the government rebuilt the country and reconstituted the agencies including the Department of
Agriculture
and
Commerce
(DAC).
With the resumption of the Commonwealth Government, President Sergio Osmea reappointed Vicente Singson Encarnacion as Secretary of the
DAC.
Thereafter, Mariano
In
In

1947,

the

September

Garchitorena (1946-1948)
Department
1948,

was

renamed

President

was
as

appointed

the Department

Elpidio

Quirino

of

by
Agriculture

appointed Placido

President
and

Natural
L.

Manuel
Resources
Mapa as

Roxas.
(DANR).
Secretary.

Two years later, Vice President Fernando Lopez served concurrently as the DANR chief. During his term, the Bureau of Agricultural Extension (now
Agricultural Training Institute) was established, along with the organization of the 4-H Clubs and Rural Improvement Clubs (RICs) nationwide.
In 1953, President Quirino reappointed Placido L. Mapa as Secretary. Under his tenure, the Rice Economic Board was set up, making the rice industry
the
first
commodity
to
have
an
integrated
national
planning.
Salvador Araneta (1953-55) was later named as Secretary and three major agencies under the DANR were created, namely: Agricultural Tenancy
Commission, precursor of the Department of Agrarian Reform; Philippine Tobacco Administration, forerunner of the National Tobacco Administration;
and
Philippine
Coconut
Administration
(now
known
as
Philippine
Coconut
Authority).
During the latter part of his term, President Magsaysay appointed Juan G. Rodriguez (1955-60) as DANR chief, whose term was highlighted by
several milestones: the Philippines became a member of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); launch of the National Rice and
Corn Production Program; and creation of the Rice and Corn Coordinating Council, forerunner of the National Agricultural and Fishery Council (NAFC).
On September 14, 1959, the DANR offices moved from Manila (at Agrifina Circle) to Quezon City (along Elliptical Road , Diliman).
When Cesar Fortich became the DANR chief in 1961, the Abaca Development Board (forerunner of the Fiber Development Authority) was created.
Jose Locsin, then concurrent Chairman of the National Economic Council, succeeded Fortich from September to December 1961.

In 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal appointed Benjamin M. Gozon as Secretary. During his term, two agencies were created: the Bureau of
Agricultural Economics (forerunner of the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics); and the National Rice and Corn Administration or RCA (now known as the
National
Food
Authority).
The following year, President Macapagal appointed RCA Administrator Jose Y. Feliciano as concurrent Secretary of Agriculture. Feliciano launched
the Agricultural Marketing News Service that provided regularly farmers and consumers prices of selected commodities.
In 1965, President Ferdinand Marcos named Vice Pres. Lopez as Secretary, serving for the second time in a concurrent capacity. Considered as the
rice czar, he successfully implemented a production program that enabled the Philippines to export rice for the first time in 1968.
During the early years of Martial Law, in May 1974, President Marcos reorganized and split the DANR into two agencies: Department of Agriculture
(DA);
and
Department
of
Natural
Resources
(DNR). Arturo
R.
Tanco,
Jr.
was
named
as
DA
Secretary.
Four

years

later,

government

departments

were

transformed

into

ministries.

With Tanco remaining at the helm of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Masagana 99 rice production program was launched which made the country selfsufficient and a rice exporter. A similar program on corn also made the country self-sufficient in white corn.
In

June

1978,

the

MA

established

12

regional

offices

nationwide.

Six years later, in June 1984, the agency was renamed Ministry of Agriculture and Food (MAF). The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
was
transferred
from
the
Ministry
of
Natural
Resources.
In 1984, under a parliamentary government, Assemblyman Salvador H. Escudero III former Director of the Bureau of Animal Industry and MAF
Deputy
Minister

served
as
MAF
Minister.
Escudero implemented the Intensive Rice Production Program (IRPP), an import-substitution program, expanded governments animal dispersal
program,
particularly
the Bakahang
Barangay (cattle
raising
the
at
village
level)
andPagbababuyan (swine
raising).
On February 1986, as a result of the EDSA People Power Revolution, Corazon C. Aquino was catapulted as President. She named Ramon V. Mitra,
Jr. as MAF Minister who implemented policy and institutional reforms that freed the agriculture markets, enabling farmers to enjoy higher farmgate
prices.
MAF

Deputy

Minister

Carlos

G.

Dominguez was

appointed

to

replace

Minister

Mitra.

On January 30, 1987, President Aquino signed and issued Executive Order No. 116, which renamed and reorganized the MAF into the Department of
Agriculture. Under DA, Dominguez introduced reforms in the rural credit system and established Comprehensive Agricultural Loan Fund (CALF).
In 1988, the Livelihood Enhancement for Agricultural Development (LEAD) program was launched to speed up farmers' organizations access to
financing, management expertise, and marketing. Agriculture and Fishery Councils (AFCs) were set up at the sectoral, regional, provincial and
municipal levels to provide inputs on major programs and policy decisions and help plan and monitor DA projects.
Senen C. Bacani, appointed in Janaury 1990, implemented the Rice Action Program (RAP) and Corn Production Enhancement Program (CPEP)
enabling
the
Philippines
to
once
again
export
rice
in
1992
and
attained
self-sufficiency
in
corn,
respectively.
In 1992, President Fidel V. Ramos named Roberto S. Sebastian as DA chief who introduced the Key Production Approach (KPA) which became the
basis
in
the
formulation
of
the
Medium-Term
Agricultural
Development
Plan
(MTADP).
In 1996, President Ramos appointed Dr. Salvador H. Escudero III, serving for the second time as DA Secretary. During that time, he launched
the Gintong Ani food production and security program. He also organized subsistence farmers into functional groups and cooperatives, aimed at
transforming
them
into
viable
producers
and
entrepreneurs.
In July 1998, President Joseph Ejercito Estrada designated William D. Dar as Acting DA Secretary who introduced the Estrada administration's 10point
agenda
in
agriculture
and
fisheries
under
the Agrikulturang
Makamasa program.
In March 1999, President Estrada named former Senate President Edgardo J. Angara as DA Secretary who authored the Agriculture and Fisheries
Modernization Act of 1998 or AFMA (Republic Act No. 8435). He put into action the laws visions of transforming and modernizing the countrys
agriculture
and
fisheries
sector.
Domingo F. Panganiban continued the implementation of AFMA as the governments comprehensive framework and platform for rural development
when
he
assumed
office
in
January
2001.
A month later, he was replaced by Leonardo Q. Montemayor who implemented the AFMA with special emphasis on its social equity aspect. He
launched the Ginintuang Masaganang Ani Countrywide Assistance for Rural Employment and Services (GMA-CARES).
Secretary Luis P. Lorenzo Jr., took the helm of the Department in December 2002 and spearheaded the launching of the Roll-On, Roll-Off or RORO
transport program. The hybridization programs of the Department were intensified and interventions were focused on the Mindanao regions.
Secretary Arthur C. Yap, appointed on August 23, 2004, continued to uphold the vision of a modernized smallholder agriculture and fisheries, a
diversified rural economy that is dynamic, technologically advance and internationally competitive. Under his term, Goal 1 (develop two million
hectares of new lands for agribusiness to contribute two million to the 10 million jobs targeted by 2010) and Goal 2 (make food plentiful while keeping

the

price

of

"wage

goods"

at

low

prices)

were

unveiled.

During Panganibans 2nd term as Secretary, a total of 203,000 hectares of idle lands and 313,000 jobs were developed under Goal 1 and ten
Huwarang Palengke (outstanding markets) were identified under Goal 2. Food lanes were designated for easier, faster and kotong-free transport of
agricultural
products.
When Secretary Yap took the agri seat on October 23, 2006, he has aggressively and consistently implemented various projects and policies towards
the attainment of food security and self-sufficiency. Under FIELDS, the governments centerpiece program on agriculture, unveiled during the 2008
Food
Summit,
Yap
has
set
achievement
records
for
the
Philippine
agri
and
aqua
sectors.
Secretary Bernie Fondevilla continued DAs mandate of providing sufficient food and sustainable livelihood for the Filipino people through
modernized technologies and facilities when he took the agri seat on March 2010.
On June 30, 2010, President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed two-term congressman of Quezon and civil engineer by profession Proceso J. Alcala as
Secretary. One of the principal authors of Republic Act 10068, or the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010, he is keen on increasing rice production and do
away with rice imports by 2013 by expanding areas planted to rice to include uplands, marshlands and idle farmlands.
He introduced the concept of Agrikulturang Pilipino or Agr-Pinoy as the Department of Agriculture's over-all strategic framework that serves as a guide
in
the
implementation
of
its
various
services
and
programs
in
2011-2016
and
beyond.
Agri-Pinoy optimizes the development of Philippine resources, natural and human, to achieve goals in agriculture and fisheries, and contribute to
national development with its battlecry. "Sa Agri-Pinoy, asenso'y tuloy-tuloy."

MANDATE/MISSION/VISION
Mandate
The Department is mandated by RA 7638 (Department of Energy Act of 1992) to prepare, integrate, coordinate, supervise and control all plans,
programs, projects and activities of the Government relative to energy exploration, development, utilization, distribution and conservation.
Mission
We at the Department of Energy, in partnership with our stakeholders, shall improve the quality of life of the Filipino by formulating and implementing
policies and programs to ensure sustainable, stable, secure, sufficient, and accessible energy.
In pursuit of this mission, we commit to render efficient service with utmost integrity and professionalism.
Vision
The ideal Energy State towards 2030:
Ensuring the best energy choices for a better quality of life.
PERFORMANCE PLEDGE
We, at the Department of Energy, commit to :
S E R V E right the first time and every time thereafter
L I S T E N with utmost courtesy, respect and understanding
R E S P O N D promptly, efficiently, and effectively
E X C EL to exceed the needs and expectations of the general public.
CORE VALUES
In support of the DOE PERFORMANCE PLEDGE, we adhere to these CORE VALUES:
Commitment to Service Basta Enerhiya, Sagot Kita
Respect for People
Kapwa at sarili, Igalang sa bawat sandali
Integrity
Sa publiko, Serbisyong marangal at totoo
Teamwork
Gawain ay kayang-kaya, kung tayo ay sama-sama

HISTORY

The Philippines' Department of Energy (Filipino: Kagawaran ng Enerhiya), abbreviated as DOE is the executive department of the Philippine
Government responsible for preparing, integrating, coordinating, supervising and controlling all plans, programs, projects and activities of the
Government relative to energy exploration, development, utilization, distribution and conservation.
The Department of Energy was created by then President Marcos as he issued Presidential Decree No. 1206 which created the Ministry of Energy and
attached the National Power Corporation and Philippine National Oil Company to this new agency. The Ministry was abolished during the Regime of
Corazon Aquino. During the Regime of President Fidel V. Ramos, that Department was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 7638 otherwise known as
the Department of Energy Act of 1992.
The Department was vested additional powers and functions under pertinent energy and power related legislations, such as Republic Act No. 9136 or
the "Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001", Republic Act No. 9367 or "Biofuels Act of 2006", and Republic Act No. 9513 or "Renewable Energy
Act of 2008."
Tracing the History of the Department of Energy
December 28, 1992 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7638
An Act Creating the Department of Energy, Rationalizing the Organization and Functions of Government Agencies Related to Energy, and for Other
Purposes

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "Department of Energy Act of 1992."
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the State: (a) to ensure a continuous, adequate, and
economic supply of energy with the end in view of ultimately achieving, selfreliance in the country's energy requirements through the
integrated and intensive exploration, production, management and development of the country's indigenous energy resources, and
through the judicious conservation, renewal, and efficient utilization of energy to keep pace with the country's growth and economic
development and taking into consideration the active participation of the private sector in the various areas on energy resource
development; and (b) to rationalize, integrate, and enhance productivity in power energy without sacrificing ecological concerns.
May 8, 1987 the Board of Energy was reconstituted into the Energy Regulatory Board (ERB), pursuant to Executive Order No. 172 issued by then
President Corazon C. Aquino as part of her government's reorganization program. The rationale was to consolidate and entrust into a single body all
the regulatory and adjudicatory functions pertaining to the energy sector. Thus, the power to fix and regulate the power rates of private electric utilities
was transferred to the ERB.
With the issuance of Executive Order No. 193 on June 10, 1987 reorganizing the Department of Energy into the Office of Energy Affairs (OEA), the
ERB was vested with other powers. The directive transferred to the Board the regulatory and adjudicatory functions exercised by the National Coal
Authority relating to the coal industry.
October 6, 1977 With the creation of the Ministry of Energy (MOE) under Presidential Decree 1206 dated October 6, 1977 the Philippine Atomic
Energy Commission (PAEC) was transferred to the control and supervision of the MOE from the Office of the President. Presidential Decree No.
1206 attached the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to the Ministry of Energy in 1978 .
Under Presidential Decree No. 1206, the National Power Corporation (NPC) was attached to the new ministry for purposes of policy coordination and
integration with sectoral programs.
In a simultaneous development, the President appointed Gabriel Y. Itchon as Deputy Minister of Energy and concurrently President and Chief
Executive Officer of the National Power Corporation, the first ever to be appointed in such capacity in the then 43year history of the corporation.
The government created the Department of Energy (DOE) and consequently abolished the Oil Industry Commission (OIC), which was replaced by the
creation of the Board of Energy (BOE) through PD No. 1206. It was later replaced by the Energy Regulatory Board (ERB) now Energy Regulatory
Commission (ERC), which was responsible for overseeing and regulating pricing activities of the industry. This included determining wholesale and
retail prices, dealer and hauler margins, the revenue of refiners, and the contribution to or claims that resulted from the fluctuation of oil prices in the
world market and the adjustments in the pesodollar exchange rate.
September 24, 1972 then President Ferdinand E. Marcos issued Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1 which ordered the preparation of the Integrated
Reorganization Plan by the Commission on Reorganization. The Plan abolished the Public Service Commission (PSC) and transferred the regulatory
and adjudicatory functions pertaining to the electricity industry and water resources to then Board of Power and Waterworks (BOPW).
The Petroleum Board
The predecessor office of the Department of Energy was the Petroleum Board which was created under Section 17 of Senate 531 which was
promulgated into law by P.D. 8, dated October 2, 1972 which decreed the law to govern oil exploration and development in the Philippines. The Board
was composed of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, as Chairman, and the Undersecretaries of Finance and Justice, the Chairman of
the Board of Investments, and the Director of Mines as members. The Director of Mines was the Executive Officer of the Board.
P.D. 8 was amended by P.D. 87, otherwise known as "The Oil Exploration and Development Act of 1972", which was issued on December 31,1972.
Under P.D. 87, the Board was composed of the Philippine National Oil Company as Chairman, and the Secretary of National Defense, the Executive
Secretary, the Secretary of Natural Resources, the Secretary of Finance, the Secretary of Justice, the Secretary of Industry, the Governor of the
Central Bank and the Director of Mines as members.
The Energy Development Board
P.D. 910, issued on March 22, 1976, abolished the Petroleum Board and its powers and functions were transferred to the Energy Development Board
which was composed of the Secretary of Finance, Secretary of Industry, Secretary of Justice, Secretary of National Defense, Secretary of Economic
Planning, Secretary of Natural Resources, and the Chairman of the Philippine National Oil Company. The President of the Philippines designated the
Chairman of the Board from among its members.
The officials next in rank to the members of the Board, as designated by them, served as alternate members. They attended the meetings of the Board
whenever their principals were absent or their positions were vacant.
Thus, while the Petroleum Board was tasked to regulate the exploration, development, production and exploitation of indigenous petroleum and natural
gas through the Service Contract system, the Energy Development Board had wider powers and functions in the sense that it regulated not only
petroleum and natural gas but also coal, geothermal and natural resources and other less conventional forms of indigenous energy resources.
April 30, 1971 Republic Act No. 6173 was passed creating the Oil Industry Commission (OIC), which was tasked to regulate the oil industry and to
ensure the adequate supply of petroleum products at reasonable prices.

ABOUT US

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is the government agency responsible for the development, improvement, management
and conservation of the country's fisheries and aquatic resources. It was reconstituted as a line bureau by virtue of Republic Act No. 8550
(Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998). The bureau is under the Department of Agriculture.

As a line bureau, BFAR has the following functions:

Prepare and implement a comprehensive National Fisheries Industry Development Plan;

Issue licenses for the operation of commercial fishing vessels;

Issue identification cards free of charge to fishworkers engaged in commercial fishing;

Monitor and review joint fishing agreements between Filipino citizens and foreigners who conduct fishing activities in international
waters and ensure that such agreements are not contrary to Philippine commitment under international treaties and convention on
fishing in the high seas;

Formulate and implement a Comprehensive Fishery Research and Development Program, such as, but not limited to, sea farming,
sea ranching, tropical / ornamental fish and seaweed culture, aimed at increasing resource productivity improving resource use
efficiency, and ensuring the long term sustainability of the county's fishery and aquatic resources;

Establish and maintain a comprehensive Fishery Information System;

Provide extensive development support services in all aspects of fisheries production, processing and marketing;

Provide advisory services and technical assistance on the improvement of quality of fish from the time it is caught (i.e., on board
fishing vessels, at landing areas, fish markets, to the processing plants and to the distribution and marketing chain);

Coordinate efforts relating to fishery production undertaken by the primary fishery producers, LGUs, FARMCs, fishery and
organization / cooperatives;

Advise and coordinate with LGUs on the maintenance of proper sanitation and hygienic practices in fish markets and fish landing
areas;

Establish a corps of specialists in collaboration with the Department of National Defense, Department of the Interior and Local
Government and Department of Foreign Affairs for the efficient monitoring, control and surveillance of fishing activities within
Philippine territorial waters and provide the necessary facilities, equipment and training thereof;

Implement and inspection system for import and export of fishery / aquatic products and fish processing establishments consistent
with international standards to ensure product quality and safety;

Coordinate with LGUs and other concerned agencies for the establishment of productivity-enhancing and market development
programs in fishing communities to enable women to engage in other fisheries / economic activities and contribute significantly to
development efforts;

Enforce all laws, formulate and enforce all rules and regulations governing the conservation and management of fishery resources,
except in municipal waters and to settle conflicts of resource use and allocation in consultation with the NFARMC, LGUs and local
FARMCs;

Develop value-added fishery products for domestic consumption and export;

Recommend measures for the protection / enhancement of the fishery industries;

Assist the LGUs in developing their technical capability in the development, management, regulation conservation and protection of
the fishery resources;

Formulate rules and regulations for the conservation and management of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks;
and

Perform such other related functions which shall promote the development, conservation, management protection and utilization of
fisheries and aquatic resources.

Republic Act No. 7076 27 June 1991

Creation of the PMRB: Sect. 24, R. A. No. 7076 There is hereby created under the
direct supervision and control of the Secretary a PMRB which shall be the
implementing agency of the Department and shall exercise the following powers
and functions, subject to the review by the Secretary:
Functions of the PMRB: Sect. 24, R. A. No. 7076: Declare and segregate existing
gold-rush areas for small-scale mining; Reserves for the future, mineralized
areas/mineral lands for small-scale mining; Award contracts to small-scale miners;
Formulate and implement rules and regulations related to small-scale mining.
Settle disputes, conflicts or litigations over conflicting claims within PSSMA.
Perform such other functions as may be necessary to achieve the goals and
objectives of this Act
Functions of the PMRB: Sec.70, CDAO 2010-21 The PMRB shall, among others,
accept, process and evaluate applications and determine administrative charges
and fees for Quarry, Sand and Gravel, Guano, Gemstone Gathering and Small-Scale
Mining Permits duly filed with the same.
Composition of the PMRB: Sect. 25, R.A. No. 7076/Sect. 70, CDAO 2010-21 Regional
Director, MGB - Chairman Provincial Governor - Vice- Chairman Large-Scale Mining
Rep. - Member Small-Scale Mining Rep. - Member NGO Representative - Member
The MGB Regional Office shall provide the Technical Secretariat to the PMRB
Additional members of the PMRB: DENR Memorandum Circular No. 97-05:
Procedural Guidelines in the Creation of the Provincial/City Mining Regulatory
Boards allows the inclusion or addition to the aforementioned composition through
the consensus of the Board; DENR-1 Regional Circular No. 2009-12: Allowing the
inclusion of the DENR-PENRO as member of the PMRB.
Devolved Functions under R. A. 7160: Par. a-b, Sect. 17. Basic Services and
Facilities. Local government units shall also discharge the functions and
responsibilities of national agencies and offices devolved to them pursuant to this
Code, such as, but are not limited to, the following: (3) For a Province (iii). Pursuant
to national policies and subject to supervision, control and review of the DENR,
enforcement of forestry laws limited to community-based forestry projects, smallscale mining law, and other laws on the protection of the environment; and minihydro electric projects for local purposes;

DENR DAO No. 30, series of 1992 (Guidelines for the Transfer and Implementation of
DENR devolved Functions to the LGUs dated 30 June 1992) Section 3.4. Mines and
Geo-Sciences Development a. Enforcement of the small-scale mining law, subject to
the policies, standards and guidelines of the DENR; b. Issuance of permit for guano
collection and to extract sand, gravel and other quarry resources; and, c.
Verification and adjudication of conflicts on and collection of fees and charges for
guano collection and the extraction of sand, gravel and other quarry resources.
DENR DAO No. 37, series of 1992: (Amending Certain Provisions of DENR DAO No.
30, s. 1992 Section 3.4 Mines and Geo-Sciences Development a. Enforcement of the
small-scale mining law involving areas not declared as govt. mineral reservations,
subject to the policies, standards and guidelines of the DENR; b. Issuance of permit
for guano collection, special permits for pebble picking and to extract sand, gravel
and other quarry resources . . . . , the permits thereof shall be issued by the
Provincial Governor upon area clearance from the concerned DENR Regional Office
and upon the recommendation by the PMRB; and
Mining Permits devolved to the LGU: Quarry Permit Sand and Gravel Permits
Gratuitous Permits Guano Permit Gemstone Gathering Permit Small-Scale
Mining Permit Special Pebble-Picking Permit
Laws & Regulations Governing the Operation of the PMRB: R. A. 7160 (Local
Government Code of 1991); DENR DAO No. 37, s. of 1992 (Amending Certain
Provisions of DENR DAO No. 30, s. 1992 Guidelines for the Transfer and
Implementation of DENR Devolved Functions to the LGUs) R. A. 7942 ( Philippine
Mining Act of 1995) Consolidated DENR AO 2010-21 for the IRR of R. A. 7942 P.D.
1899 (Establishing Small-Scale Mining as a New Dimension in Mineral Development)
MAO No. MRD 41, series of 1984 (Rules and Regulations of Presidential Decree No.
1899) DENR DAO No. 28, s. 1992 P. D. 1586 (Environmental Impact Assessment)