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ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 94 - 2004
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 94 -
PROVIDING MEASURES FOR THE OPTIMUM UTILIZATION OF WATER RESOURCES IN
METRO MANILA
WHEREAS, the inadequate rainfall in the
last quarter of 2003 which affected many parts in Luzon resulted in low
water levels in Angat dam;
WHEREAS, as consequence, there is a shortfall in water supply for Metro
Manila and for irrigation in Bulacan and parts of Pampanga;
WHEREAS, there is a critical need to institute measures to ensure the
optimum utilization of water resources and identify and immediately
develop new sources of water for Metro Manila;
WHEREAS, there is a need to actively implement water conservation
measures and decisively reduce the level of non-revenue water to
maximize the limited supply of water;
WHEREAS, it is equally important to minimize the pollution of our water
bodies to ensure water quality and safeguard public health;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic
of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the law, do
hereby order:
Section 1. Declaration of Policy. The Government shall adopt urgent and
decisive measures to address the present water shortage in Metro
Manila, Bulacan and portions of Pampanga to protect the health and well
being of the population and prevent or mitigate disruptions in the
production sector and irrigation of agricultural crops.
Sec. 2. The following measure
are hereby adopted to mitigate the effects of water shortages:
1.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), with the
National Water Resources Board (NWRB), the Metropolitan Waterworks and
Sewerage System (MWSS), and the Public Information Agency (PIA) shall
undertake a massive information, education and communication campaign
to encourage people to implement water conservation measures;
2. The MWSS and its
Concessionaires shall actively pursue and immediately respond to all
complaints of water leaks within twenty for (24) hours and shall ensure
that the leaks are repaired within 3 to 5 days after receiving the
complaints;
3. All Local Government Units in
Metro Manila through the barangays shall monitor and report all water
leaks and pilferages to the concerned Water Concessionaire;
4. The Philippine National
Police shall assist the MWSS and Water Concessionaires in the
enforcement of anti-pilferage measures;
5. The LGUs in Metro Manila
shall expedite the grant of permits for the repair of water leaks by
allowing the 2 concessionaires to apply for permits directly with the
barangay concerned with a copy of the permit furnished the Office of
the Mayor for recording purposes;
6. The Department of Public
Works and Highways (DPWH), the Metro Manila Development Authority
(MMDA) and other concerned government agencies shall provide immediate
assistance to the MWSS and Water Concessionaires in improving water
service delivery.
7. The Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI), in coordination with the Department of Finance (DOF),
shall work for the grant of incentives for the production of goods that
conserve water and establishments undertaking optimum water
conservation and utilization in Metro Manila.
8. The Department of
Agriculture, through the National Irrigation Authority and the Bureau
of Soils and Water Management, shall continuously monitor and
coordinate with the NWRB on the water requirement of irrigation systems
being supplied by the Water Concessionaires.
9. The Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR) shall require all multi-storey buildings,
hotels, shopping centers, subdivisions, factories and related
establishments to put up Sewage Treatment Facilities to protect water
quality.
10. The National Power
Corporation shall facilitate the agreement with the private sector for
the rehabilitation and recommissioning of its desalination plant in
Sucat, Paranaque.
11. The PAGCOR shall provide
funding assistance of fifty (50) million pesos to the National
Irrigation Authority (NIA) to set up shallow tube wells that will serve
about 5,000 hectares of agricultural lands in Bulacan and Pampanga.
12. The MMDA, local government
units and other groups shall use treated wastewater for watering the
center islands, parks, golf courses among others.
13. All government agencies and
instrumentalities shall assign water marshals and shall undertake water
conservation and assessment program, using as reference point, water
consumption in January 2003, and submit monthly comparative report of
water consumption to the NWRB.
Sec. 3. The NWR, jointly with the MWSS, is hereby directed to identify and facilitate the development of new water sources.
Sec. 4. The DENR, through
the NWRB, shall take the lead in the preparation of the detailed action
plan and coordinate activities to implement this Order.
Sec. 5. All Departments,
agencies and instrumentalities of Government are hereby directed to
provide assistance in the implementation of the Order.
Sec. 6. This
Administrative order shall take effect immediately.
(Sgd.)
GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
By the President:
(Sgd.)
ALBERTO G. ROMULO
Executive
Secretary
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Since 19.07.98.