The Laguna Lake Development Authority was established in 1966 as a quasi-government agency that leads, promotes, and accelerates sustainable development in the Laguna de Bay Region. Regulatory and law-enforcement functions are carried out with provisions on environmental management, particularly on water quality monitoring, conservation of natural resources, and community-based natural resource management.

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.

A self-sufficient and highly dynamic integrated water resource management authority globally known and organized, with competent and professional personnel who take the lead towards the sustainable development of the Laguna de Bay Basin

Taking sustainable development as the centerpiece of its development efforts, LLDA sets its direction from a regulatory agency to a market client-driven development agency.