ISO

What is ISO?
• ISO stands for International Organization for Standardization.
• Established in 1946 and consist of industry and government standards
from around 119 countries.
• Its goal is to promote and facilitate exchange of goods and services by
developing manufacturing, trade and communication standards.

What is ISO 14001:1996?

ISO 14001 is the ISO standard for Environmental Management System
(EMS). It enumerates the specific requirements of each element in the
standard.
 ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
 What is an EMS?

• Environmental Management System (EMS) is a set of

management tools and principles designed to create the
administrative procedure that organization needs to
integrate environmental concern into its daily business
practice.
 What is the concept of EMS?

Continual Improvement

Environmental Policy

Management Review
Planning

Checking & Corrective Action

Implementation & Operation
 Elements of ISO 14001

1. Environmental Policy
2. Planning
- Environmental aspects
- Legal & other requirements
- Objective & targets
- Environmental Management Program
3. Implementation and Operation
- Structure & Responsibility
- Training, awareness & competence
- Communication
- EMS Documentation
- Document Control
- Operational Control
- Emergency Preparedness & Response
4. Checking and Corrective Action
- Monitoring & measurement
- Non-conformance & corrective & preventive action
- Records
- EMS Audit

5. Management Review
 EMS Action Plan

Should an Organization opt to implement an EMS, the

following are the recommended steps:
1. Obtain management commitment
2. Choose an EMS champion
3. Build support/involve employees
4. Conduct preliminary environmental review
 What is an Environmental Policy?

Statement of DENR Regional Office’s commitment to

address environmental concerns. It addresses commitment
to pollution prevention, compliance to environmental
regulations(legal and other requirements) and continual
improvement.
 What is an Environmental Aspect?

• An element of DENR Regional Office’s activities, products or

services which interacts with the environment.
 How can Organization Interact with the
Environment?
Organization interacts with the environment when they
perform:

• Activities (purchase of raw materials or equipment, perform

maintenance on their equipment..)
• Delivery of products or services
• Process raw materials
 What is an Environmental Impact?

• Any change to the environment, adverse or beneficial,

wholly or partially, resulting from Organization’s activities,
products or services.
 What are the significant environmental aspects?

May include aspects from the following:

• Emissions to atmosphere (gases)
• Discharges to land (solid or liquid wastes)
• Releases to water (releases to surface or underground water)
• Land degradation or contamination
• Resource use
• Human health
 Relationship between Aspects & Impacts

Aspect Impact

• Emission to atmosphere • Air pollution

• Releases to water
• Resource use • Water pollution
• Resource depletion
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Regional Office No. 5, Rawis, Legazpi City

REGIONAL SPECIAL ORDER

No. 2018 -____

SUBJECT: CREATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS)

ORGANIZATION AND DESIGNATING EMS PERSONNEL AT DENR-5
REGIONAL OFFICE

In the interest of the service and in order to strengthen the implementation of Environmental
Management System (EMS) at the DENR Regional Office in accordance with ISO 14001:2015, the
DENR EMS Organizational Structure, Functions and Programs are hereby stipulated:
I. ORGANIZATION, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Executive Committee

Atty. Antonio A. Abawag

Atty. Arnel P. Rodriguez
Allan L. Leuterio
B. EMS Core Team

Chairperson - Atty. Arnel P. Rodriguez

Vice-Chairperson - Allan L. Leuterio

Members -
1. Joel S. Columna
2. Elizabeth Rose G. Padilla
3. Cherryl C. Abcede
4. Atty. Joshua V. Armenta
5. Grace L. Cariño
6. Dolores C. Vargas
7. Luvimindo F. Chioco
8. Josie A. Columna
9. Ancie L. Lawenko
10. Teodulo B. Saños
Functions:

1. The Chairperson shall report the environmental performance of the Regional Office
to the Executive Committee;
2. The Chairperson shall be responsible for the implementation of the management
commitments;
3. The Chairperson shall initiate management reviews and proposals for the continual
improvement;
4. The Chairperson shall oversee the EMS Implementation Plan, Environmental
Objectives, Targets and Programs of the Regional Office;
5. The Vice Chairperson and the members shall assist the Chairperson in spearheading
and coordinating all EMS activities;
6. The Vice Chairperson and the members shall serve as the Focal Group on EMS
matters;
7. The Vice Chairperson and the members shall call the support/assistance of all offices
and employees to effectively implement and achieve EMS objectives, targets ad
programs; and
8. The Core Team shall monitor and evaluate the implementation of EMS and report to
the Chairman through the Vice-Chairman, EMS.
C. EMS Implementation Committee

Permanent Members:

1. Joel S. Columna
2. Elizabeth Rose G. Padilla
3. Cherryl C. Abcede
4. Atty. Joshua V. Armenta
5. Grace L. Cariño
6. Dolores C. Vargas
7. Luvimindo F. Chioco
8. Josie A. Columna
9. Ancie L. Lawenko
10.Teodulo B. Saños
Alternate Members:

1. Honorina N. Loria
2. Joseph P. Guiriba
3. Annelyn M. Mendez
4. Atty. Tina Marie C. Saribong
5. Marlene M. Francia
6. Emilie L. Nas
7. Edwin T. Evangelista
8. Ma. Fenia V. Bahillo
9. Ariel R. Caleon
10.Atty. Lianne Gaille R. Payte
Functions:

1. Serve as EMS Champions in their respective workplaces;

2. Integrate their respective regular/core mandates/functions with the
ISO 14001:2015 requirements; and
3. Ensure that the ISO 14001:2015 requirements are met in their offices.
D. Emergency Preparedness and Response

Safety Officers:

Ground Floor: Ronald D. Benoza

Second Floor: Francis Anthony A. Bombales

Safety Officers of each floor/office including the office of the Regional

Director shall assist the Emergency Preparedness and Response Team in the
implementation of the Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) Manual.
II. EMS PROGRAM TEAMS

A. Waste Management Program Team (Solid Waste, Waste Water, Hazardous Waste)

Chairperson: Joel S. Columna

Vice Chairperson: Concepcion C. Moral

Members:
1. Ronald D. Benoza
2. Juanita A. Abiera
3. Grace N. Verga
4. Atty. Jay Emmanuel A. Hayagan
5. Teodulo B. Saños
6. Lily D. Valenzuela
7. Jordan D. Magayanes
8. Noe P. Marabella
B. Conservation Program (Electricity, Water, Fuel, Paper, Communication Expenses and
Internet Subscription)

Chairperson: Elizabeth Rose G. Padilla

Vice- Chairperson: Rene L. Manzanades

Members:
1. Ronald D. Benoza
2. Christy B. Olea
3. Rossana A. Salamero
4. Marissa R. Romano
5. Liezl S. Valenciano
6. Annalyn C. Sales
7. Mylene R. Maggay
8. Marilou M. Abache
C. Emergency Preparedness and Response Program

Chairperson: Joel S. Columna

Vice-Chairperson: Ariel R. Caleon

Members:
1. Raymond L. Sipin
2 . Ronald I. Azul
3. Marites E. Janaban
4. Atty. Lianne Gaille R. Payte
5. Ronel B. Astor
6. Vivian D. Escoto
7. Dexter de la Cruz
8. Arnold Q. Rosin
D. Information, Education and Communication Program

Chairperson: Ancie L. Lawenko

Vice-Chairperson: Rafael R. Rañeses, Jr.

Members:
1. Rosalie O. Samson
2. Joseph P. Guiriba
3. Gladys B. Rivera
4. Joy L. Balisbis
5. Judie P. Oliquino
6. Wina Joy L. Lobete
7. Robert M. Brillante
8. Editha O. Vargas
E. Compliance and Evaluation Program

Chairperson: Atty. Joshua V. Armenta

Vice-Chairperson: Atty. Tina Marie C. Saribong
Raymond L. Sipin
Members:
1. Francia N. Bacea
2. Herminio B. Bonete
3. Charis A. Borsigue
4. Atty. Tina Marie C. Saribong/
5. Majela M. Palacio
6. Keith Harvey C. Dimaranan
7. Ofelia V. Zantua
8. Lemuel A. Soriano
9. Anro B. Orlanes
F. EMS Training Program

Chairperson: Honorina N. Loria

Vice-Chairperson: Rafael R. Rañeses, Jr.

Members:
1. Sotera T. Marco
2. Eda Salvacion P. Adornado
3. Marieta L. Andes
4. Dianne B. Bisoña
5. Ma. Rosa Vida C. Onrubia
6. Richelyn A. Guiriba
7. Falcon Cezar C. Villanueva
8. Isabelita Climaco
G. Monitoring Program

Chairperson: Cherryl C. Abcede

Vice-Chairperson: Annelyn M. Mendez

Members:
1. Marde M. Duque
2. John Michael O. Gangawan
3. Rosemarie B. Magdaraog
4. Atty. Matthew C. Monforte
5. Ma. Cristina A. de los Santos
6. Mary Katrhyn M. Baldo
7. Luvimindo F. Chioco
8. Dorie G. Santibañez
III. EMS Secretariat

Head Secretariat - Atty. Cherrie G. Balderama

Assistant Head -
1. Ronald I. Azul
2. Marissa R. Romano
3. Chandyllane G. Cantre
4. Elizabeth B. Ibay
Functions:

1. The Head Secretariat assisted by the Assistant Head shall be responsible in managing and
supervising the Secretariat team to effectively and efficiently deliver the required support
needed by the EMS Core Team;
2. Coordinate all EMS related trainings/activities and disseminate information pertaining to
EMS;
3. Ensure that technical, administrative, financial and logistical requirements of the EMS Core
Team shall be provided;
4. Make sure that EMS documented information shall be secured and available during audits
and management reviews; and
5. Perform other functions as maybe required for the implementation of EMS.
 All expenses to be incurred in relation to all EMS activities shall be charged against DENR
funds subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

This Order shall take effect immediately and supersedes all other issuances inconsistent
herewith.

ATTY. ANTONIO A. ABAWAG, CESO IV

OIC, Regional Director
 DENR V ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Reduce Waste and Minimize consumption of resources within the

DENR V Regional Office Compound.

Environmental Action Plan

1. Proper segregation of solid waste through 3Rs by end of 2018.

A memorandum addressed to the respective Chief of Divisions of the

Management Services to effect efficient proper segregation of solid wastes; each
Division to provide 3 trash bins inside their respective offices labelled as:
“NABUBULOK” “DI NABUBULOK” “DI NARIRISIKLO”.
2. Establishment of Material Recovery Facility (MRF) near the DENR Gym by the end of 2018 where daily
collected segregated wastes will be deposited; recyclable materials such as bottles, cans, plastic wares,
cartons etc, will be given to the utility crew for them to sell as incentives;

a. Advice caterers serving food packs to refrain from using plastic cups, straws and Styrofoam’s and utensils.

3. Reduce water, electric and fuel consumption by 5% at the end of December 2018. A Special Order will be
created to designate an Enercon Officer per Division of the Management Services (MS) and Technical
Services (TS) within the Regional Office to ensure that:

a. Air-conditioning units will be switched on at 9:00am and switched off at 4:00PM;

b. Observe 12:00 noon as “real health break” (Break for lunchtime includes: Break from usage of computers)
c. Leakages of water pipes inside comfort rooms to be immediately reported to the office of the General
Services Section for repair/proper action
d. Bidets should be installed in every comfort rooms to minimize water usage. Faucets should be completely
closed after use. All trip tickets and fuel usage should be monitored by GSS regularly for both MS and TS
vehicles.
e. Monthly monitoring of Water, Electric and Fuel usage be strictly observed.