This component of LISCOP supports the
following:
-
Strengthening LLDA’s role as an apex body for managing
the Laguna Bay watershed though capacity building in
policy planning and regulation, market based
instruments, public participation and outreach, M&E and
revenue management.
-
Capacity Building of LGUs, River Councils and Watershed
Stakeholders in the 24 micro-watersheds to
undertake environmental planning, and to enhance their
capacity on environmental, social, technical, financial
and managerial aspects of watershed management.
-
Incremental operational support for the project
management of LLDA, the Municipal Development Fund
Office (MDFO), LGUs and River Councils. and
-
Establishment of a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework,
including a Learning Forum and the annual publication of
the Laguna de Bay Environment Monitor, through training
and technical assistance (studies, surveys and
outreach), but also goods (e.g., for database
management, water quality testing and monitoring and
communication tools), and works (to establish the
Learning Resources Center).
All the institutional output
and indicators were achieved as well as the
institutional framework to sustain project
outcomes. The targets were achieved in
reducing pollution coming from the regulated
enterprises around the Laguna Lake.
LLDA has also mainstreamed
the seven major tasks under Component 2 into
its operations. The tasks have already been
delegated to the various units as part of
their regular functions under the new set
up in the LLDA’s Rationalization Plan.
The regulatory reforms
continue to impact on the LLDA’s financial
position as well as strengthen the
Authority’s capacity to merge into new
initiatives and projects towards the
improvement of the Lake’s water quality and
its tributaries.
Expansion of the Environmental User’s Fee (EUFs)
Aside from
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) as the only charging
parameter, with the expansion, it now covers Total Suspended
Solids (TSS) and the combination of BOD and TSS.
The use of Chemical
Oxygen Demand (COD) as charging parameter of EUFs is
currently under study.
EUFs
application to households and water use
The Implementing
Rules and Regulations for surface water abstraction was
approved in 2008 and the Guidelines on the charging of user
fees for raw water was approved in 2009. Water permits have
been issued to Manila Water Service, Inc. and Maynilad.
Charging of user fees
to power companies is currently being explored.
Permitting, Monitoring and Enforcement System (PMES)
On-line Discharge
Permit (DP) was launched in 2008 proceeded by on-line
payment through LandBank as the only accredited bank of LLDA.
The TOR is being
finalized for refinement and interconnection of other
modules such as billing and assessment, monitoring and
inspections, legal cases and self-monitoring reports.
Public Disclosure Program for Industries and LGUs
Since the
introduction of PDP in 2006, LLDA is already in its 5th
cycle of implementation and has conducted five (5) rounds
for industries and four (4) rounds for LGUs.
Formulation of Strategy for Trunk Infrastructure
The Trunk
Infrastructure Strategy has been formally adopted through
Board Resolution No. 386 s. 2009. Under this strategy, major
infrastructure will be developed through private sector
participation. An Infrastructure Promotion Development
Facility (IPDF) has been established for this purpose.
Establishment of Learning Resource Center (LRC) in Calauan
Complex
The LRC has been
completed and inaugurated in June 3, 2010. This is a
permanent home for IEC materials and activities. The center
is envisioned to house a museum to showcase artifacts from
the lake, a library and audio-visual room for researchers,
an educational tour and training facilities for LLDA and
other clients.
The Federation of
Riverbasin Councils (FRBC) has expressed interest to manage
the facility.
Capacity Buildings for LGUs and RCs
LLDA has conducted 41
trainings for the LGUs on topics related to project
implementation such as Procurement, CSM and Financial
Management, Operations and Maintenance and exposure trips to
successful environmental projects outside the Region.
Only five (5)
trainings were conducted for River Councils due to lack of
interest among RC members.
Annual Learning Forum (ALF)
Five (5)
annual conference and learning fora were
held to create public awareness on the
lake’s benefits, potentials, issues
confronting its sustainability, and the
importance of strengthening/sustaining
partnership with various stakeholders. The
first was conducted in August 2005 in
Calamba, Laguna, second in August 2006 in
Tagaytay, third (18 October 2007) and
fourth ( 29 October 2008) in Splash
Mountain, Los Banos , Laguna 4th and
5th in Crowne Plaza Mandaluyong
Publication of Laguna de Bay Monitor
Four
(4) issues of Laguna de Bay Monitor
were published by LLDA annually to
create public awareness and instill
environmental consciousness among
its various stakeholders. The first
publication was in August 2005 where
a total of 1,500 copies were printed
and disseminated. Second was in
August 2006, with the theme Solid
Waste Management in the Laguna de
Bay Region” where a total of 1,000
copies were printed. The third
publication was in December 2007
wherein a total 1,500 copies were
provided to the stakeholders. Fourth
publication was is May 2009 with
1,000 copies were published with the
theme “ The Need to Protect the LDB
Watershed”; the fifth Monitor is
underway.
Perception Survey
Two (2) perception
surveys have been conducted. The 2nd survey was conducted in
2009.
Implementation of the LLDA Rationalization Plan
The Rationalization
Plan or RatPlan was
approved by DBM in July 2010 and it is in the final stage of
implementation. LLDA’s 16 divisions have been consolidated
into three departments, namely: Environmental Regulations
Department, Resources Management and Development and
Management Services Department, and three divisions namely
Internal Audit under the Board of Directors while the Legal
and Adjudication Division and the Policy Planning and
information Management Division under the Office of the
General Manager. LLDA operates under this rationalized
structure and is currently filling-up new/vacant positions.
Out of the 220
approved RatPlan positions, 82% or 181
positions have been filled-up.
Financial Accomplishments
As of May 31, 2011, total
disbursements reached US$4.294 million
of the US$5.0 million loan amount, or
a utilization rate of 85% percent.
Undisbursed loan amount is US$.706
million.
Total disbursement
already reached PhP503.512 million of
the total project cost of PhP622.44
million,
|
|
Amount |
Disbursed |
Utilization (%) |
Balance |
|
TP |
622.44 |
503.512 |
81 |
118.928 |
|
LP |
260.00 |
190.165 |
73 |
69.835 |
|
GP |
260.00 |
244.65 |
94 |
15.40 |
|
GOP |
102.44 |
68.697 |
67 |
33.743 |
|
|
Amount |
Disbursed |
Utilization (%) |
Balance |
|
WB Loan |
5.0 |
4.394 |
85 |
0.702 |
|
Dutch Grant |
5.0 |
4.243 |
85 |
0.757 |
LISCOP
Additional Financing
The proposal for the $10
million Additional Financing (AF) to scale
up sub-project and LGU coverage in the
Laguna de Bay region and to help finance the
rehabilitation of sub-projects damaged by
Typhoon Ondoy. The AF proposal was
re-submitted to the new Government but was
only confirmed by the NEDA Board through an
ad referendum in November 2010. The proposal
was being reviewed by the Office of the
President for final confirmation prior to
the proceeding with the negotiations of the
loan agreement.
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