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FINAL MASTER PLAN
ANNEX 7
PROCESS AND ACTIVITIES
September 2020
National Economic and Development Authority
Republic of the Philippines
Manila Bay Sustainable Development Master Plan
MBSDMP
PROCESS
AND
ACTIVITIES
Table of Contents Inception Stage ..................................................................................................................... 1
Situation Analysis Stage ....................................................................................................... 2
Stakeholder Involvement Process “Listening”..................................................................................... 3
Situation Analysis Study ...................................................................................................................... 4
Develop Evaluation and Assessment Framework .............................................................................. 4
Agree with Stakeholders on Situation Analysis (Validation) ............................................................... 5
Inclusive Growth and Upgrading Informal Settlements Presentation .............................. 5
DRR and CCA, and Water Quality Improvement Presentation ....................................... 5
Ecosystem Protection Presentation................................................................................ 5
Presentation of 5 Focal Theme Reports to the LGUs of Manila Bay Region ................... 5
Plenary Meeting with the Technical Committee .............................................................. 5
Presentation of the Salient Findings in the SAR to NEDA Infra Com Technical Board ... 6
Finalization and Submission of Situation Analysis Report .............................................. 6
Strategy Building Stage ......................................................................................................... 7
Develop Alternative Strategies ............................................................................................................ 7
Select a Preferred Strategy (Cost-Benefit Analysis) ........................................................................... 8
Finalization and Submission of Strategy Building Report ................................................................... 8
Draft Final Master Plan ......................................................................................................... 8
Formulation of Masterplan with Stakeholders ..................................................................................... 8
Preparation and Submission of Final Draft Master Plan Report ......................................................... 9
Preparation and Presentation of the Master Plan ............................................................................... 9
Setting-up of Institutional Arrangements, Capacity-Building, and Information System ........... 9
Development of MBSDMP Database .................................................................................................. 9
Institutional Set-up .............................................................................................................................. 9
Preparation and Submission of Capacity-Building Plan ................................................................... 10
Development of MBSDMP Monitoring System ................................................................................. 10
Final Master Plan ................................................................................................................ 10
Finalization and Submission of Master Plan ..................................................................................... 10
Action/Investment Planning and Fine-tuning of Master Plan Stage ..................................... 10
Action Plan ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Prepare Investment Plan with Budget Requirements ....................................................................... 14
Packaging and Submission of Action Plan/Investment Report ......................................................... 14
Prepare and Implement a Communication Plan and Awareness Raising ........................................ 14
Updated Master Plan .......................................................................................................... 15
Re-assess Potential Measures ......................................................................................................... 15
Agree with Stakeholders on Updated Master Plan ........................................................................... 15
Finalization and Submission of Updated Master Plan ...................................................................... 16
Updated Action Plan and Investment Plan .......................................................................... 16
Agree with Stakeholders on Updated Action Plan and Investment Plan .......................................... 16
Finalization and Submission of Updated Action Plan and Investment Plan ..................................... 16
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Inception Stage
On 8 March 2018, the MBSDMP Team was invited to attend a meeting of the Alyansa ng
mga Baybaying Bayan ng Bulacan at Pampanga (ABB-BP) in Malolos, Bulacan. The eight
(8) member coastal cities and municipalities that are part of the ABB-BP are Bulakan,
Calumpit, Hagonoy, Macabebe, Malolos, Masantol, Obando, and Paombong.
Unfortunately, representatives from Paombong did not make it to the meeting, which was
attended by individuals from the Local Government Units (LGUs) of the member
cities/municipalities. The meeting was also attended by Marion Derecx, the Ambassador to
the Philippines of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
On 11 April 2018, the Study Team met to discuss and plan the stakeholder engagement
process and expected from it, including the Manila Bay Situation ATLAS and the Manila Bay
Forum. A list of stakeholders to be consulted and invited for key informant interviews, focus
group discussions and consultation meetings were drawn. An initial grouping for stakeholder
focus group discussions (FGDs) was created to make discussions more issue-based and
relevant to each stakeholder. Concerns regarding potential effects of the upcoming barangay
elections were raised.
On the 17th of April 2018, another meeting was held to focus on strategic communications
that will be employed for the project. More details on the audio-visual presentation (AVP)
were ironed out, including recommended action shots, branding, and timeline. The target
completion of the AVP was in May.
On April 18, 2018, further discussion on the
AVP were made together with one of the
prospective group that could produce the
AVP. The Communication Strategists/
Experts and other members of the Study
Team floated their ideas and concepts for
the AVP whilst it should depict serious
problems in Manila Bay area and promote
collaboration of various stakeholders to act
and address these issues. Ideas on the
slogan for the MBSDMP Project were also
drafted.
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Situation Analysis Stage
The FGDs on different topics were held during the following dates:
Date Topic Agencies who have attended
22 May 2018 Geography DENR-MGB, NPDC, PRA, NPDC
23 May 2018 Geology DOST-PHIVOLCS, UP-NIGS, DENR-MGB
24 May 2018 Hydrology DPWH, MBCO, RBCO, NAMRIA, NEDA III
25 May 2018 Environment DENR-EMB IV-A, RBCO-POCO, MBCO-PDO, PNP MG, NEDA III, NEDA IV-A, ERDB-DENR, PRA, MMDA, NAMRIA, DENR-BMB
29 May 2018 Economy NEDA Region III, NEDA Region IV-A, PPP Center, PRA, DFI-BOI, DOT-Intramuros Administration
30 May 2018 Buildings DOST-PHIVOLCS, PRA, PPA, PIEP, HUDCC, OSHDP
31 May 2018 Transport PRA, DPWH, PRRC, MARINA
31 May 2018 Climate DPWH, DENR-FMB, MMDA, BFAR
1 June 2018 Power Supply NGCP, NPC, PEMC, TRANSCO, NHA, DOE
4 June 2018 Waterworks PRA, DPWH, LWUA
5 June 2018 Water Supply and Sanitation
DPWH, LLDA, EMB-NCR, PPA, DPWH, MMDA
7 June 2018 Social MBCO, DOH, NAPC, TESDA
7 June 2018 Culture DOT-Intramuros Administration, DepEd, NCHP, NPDC
18 June 2018 Workshop with National Government Agencies (NGAs)
ABB-BP, DAR, MBCO, LLDA, NEDA IV-A, PNP-MG, NAMRIA, PSALM, PEMC-WESM
20 June 2018 Workshop with NCR & Region IV-A
Representatives from local government units (LGU) of Caloocan, Malabon, Las Piñas, Taguig, Navotas; Provincial Government (PG) of Cavite, and MMDA
21 June 2018 FGD with People’s Organizations
Homeless Peoples’ Federation Philippines, Inc. (HPFPI), Philippine Action for Community-led Shelter Initiatives, Inc. (PACSII), Technical Assistance Movement for People and Environment (TAMPEI)
21 June 2018 FGD with International Non-Government Organizations (INGOs)
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Philippines, CARE Philippines
22 June 2018 Workshop for Region III PG units of Bataan, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Bulacan; LGU of Calumpit, Guiguinto, Malolos, and Ubando
27 June 2018 FGD with Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)
Community Development Multiversity (CO Multiversity), Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc. (SCPW), Assistance and Cooperation for Community Resilience and Development, Inc. (Accord), Alternative Planning Initiatives (AlSTERPLAN), Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment (Kalikasan), and Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM)
27 June 2018 FGD with Urban Poor Urban Poor Associates, SMSS, Peso in IPB, KABALIKAT
Preparations for the FGDs and workshops were done throughout the month and an LCF
meeting was conducted on 13 June 2018 to evaluate what has been done and plan for the
remaining workshops and FGDs.
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Stakeholder Involvement Process “Listening”
The FGDs and workshops were held during the following dates:
Date Activity/Topic Participants
10 July 2018 FGD – Private Sector Philippine Business for Social Progress, Manila Water, Maynilad, UP College of Architecture, NCCA, MCM, SBDI, Federation of Fil-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, OSHDP, Ali-Planning Group, WeGen, PCIC, PCA
18 July 2018 KII – Solar City Manila Goldcoast
20 July 2018 KII – Technical Committee Civil Society Organizations
National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA)
23 July 2018 KII – Horizon Manila JBros. Construction Corp.
2 August 2018 Topics relating to Land Reclamation in Manila Bay
National Economic and Development Authority and Save our Shores (SOS)
6 August 2018 Project Brainstorming on Capacitating and Empowering LGU Stakeholders
LCF and the Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNGI)
7 August 2018 Acquainting Activity and Project Briefer
The Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNGI) and The Alyansa ng mga Baybaying Bayan ng Bulacan at Pampanga
10 August 2018 Formal Creation of the Alyansa ng mga Baybaying Bayan ng Bulacan at Pampanga (ABBBP)
The Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNGI) and The Alyansa ng mga Baybaying Bayan ng Bulacan at Pampanga
14 August 2018 MBSDMP Kick-Off Activity CMER /NCEA (Netherlands Commission on Environmental Assessment) and NEDA
14 August 2018 MBSDMP Briefer and Project Scoping Clarifications
DENR
16 August 2018 3rd version of the Manila Bay Environmental Atlas
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) and National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA
17 August 2018 Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) and National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA
Manila Bay Coordinating Office (MBCO)
03 September 2018 Meeting with the Provincial and Local Government of Bataan
Provincial and Local Government of Bataan and MBSDMP team
04 September 2018 Meeting with the Provincial and Local Government of Pampanga
Provincial and Local Government of Pampanga and MBSDMP team
17 September 2018 Kinming reclamation Project meeting
UAA Kinming Group Development Corporation and MBSDMP team
20 September 2018 Marco Polo Ortigas 1600 Meralco Ave, San Antonio, Pasig, 1600 Metro Manila
Technical Working Group presentation: Inclusive Growth and Upgrading Informal Settlements
UPLBFI, DOT, NEDA, Tractebel, LGU- Macabebe, MMDA, DOF, UPA, Ateneo IPC, HCC
21 September 2018 Sequoia Hotel, Mother Ignacia Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Technical Working Group presentation: DRR and CCA and Water Quality improvement
DOF, Accord, NEDA, CARE International, Tractebel, LWA, DTI, PRRC, PBSP, UPLBFI, WWF, Wetlands International, PNP-MG, Maynilad, EMB-DENR
24 September 2018 Hotel Rembrandt, Tomas Morato
Technical Working Group presentation: Ecosystem protection
LWUA, NEDA, Delatares, Wetland International, Netherlands Government, MBCO, UPLBFI, DENR- FMB, PBSP, CENRO-Taguig,
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Date Activity/Topic Participants
Avenue Diliman, Quezon City
Presentation of 5 Focal theme reports to the LGUs of Manila Bay Region.
CENRO- Pasay, LGU Navotas, CENRO – Las Pinas, ABB-BP, Tractebel, LGU Valenzuela, Netherlands Embassy, LGU Macabee
26 September 2018 Hotel Rembrandt, Tomas Morato Avenue Diliman, Quezon City
Plenary meeting with the Technical committee
NEDA, MBCO, DTI, NRO III, PRA, DA-BSWM, Netherlands Embassy, NAMRIA, LGU- Navotas, PSA, PHIVOLCS, LGU-Macabebe, Maynilad, Wetlands International, LWUA, NAPC, DOLE, LGU-Malolos, LGU- Hagonoy, ABB-BP, SJC- CENRO, DICT, PBSP, DOT, CDRRMO, LGU SPC, PPDO, DPWH, DBM, DENR-RBCO, PG-ENRO Tarlac, CENRO, CCC, UPA, LGU-San Pablo, OSHDP
Situation Analysis Study
For the month of August in 2018, majority of the team’s activities focused on writing the
Situational Analysis Report and focal theme reports based on the data collected from
previous months. Key activities conducted are briefly discussed below:
▪ The meeting between National Economic and Development Authority and Save our
Shores (SOS) in 2 August 2018 was requested by SOS to discuss concerns regarding
the unsolicited reclamation projects in the Manila Bay area. SOS is a non-profit marine
conservation organization of private and concerned individuals with the goal to
promote and advocate marine conservation through awareness promotion and action.
▪ Meeting between LCF and the Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNGI) were
conducted where both parties mutually agreed to work together on forming an
alliances/ association of LGUs to promote the welfare of the Manila Bay among others.
Other options identified as well was to identify existing alliances and strengthen their
current capacity by offering technical assistance and knowledge sharing.
▪ On the following day, VNGI met with the Alyansa ng mga Baybaying Bayan ng Bulacan
at Pampanga (ABBBP). The VNGi presented their company background and previous
projects made, they assured to offer technical assistance and knowledge sharing on
the formation of the alliance of LGUs.
▪ Meeting between MBSDMP Study Team (with DET-CMER/NCEA) and DENR and its
attached agencies. The MBSDMP project was presented to the participants in 14
August 2018, numerous clarifications were highlighted concerning MBSDMP scope.
▪ Meeting between MBSDMP Institutional/Governance Expert with DENR-MBCO.
▪ Meeting between DET-PUM, LCF-SWM with MMDA. The PUM Consultants (Senior
experts solid waste, waste water, water, policy process), Mr. Erik Eggers (Wastewater
Specialist) and Mr. Henk Klosters (Solid Waste Management Specialist) met with
several stakeholders of the Manila Bay SDMP during their first mission in the
Philippines.
▪ Meeting between DET-PUM, LCF-SWM with Maynilad. On 31 August 2018, the PUM
Consultants visited the Veterans Village Water Reclamation Facility
Develop Evaluation and Assessment Framework
The framework for identification and selection of PAPs, which is the policy framework, was
drafted July 2018 by the Policy Analysis Experts with the Deputy Team Leader and DET.
On August 9 to 10 2018, in Los Banos, Laguna, the consultants had a team write shop
aiming to identify the scope and content of the focal theme report.
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Agree with Stakeholders on Situation Analysis (Validation)
Inclusive Growth and Upgrading Informal Settlements Presentation Last 20 September 2018, Focal theme reports concerning Inclusive Growth and Upgrading
Informal Settlements were presented by the concerned consultants to validate findings and
elicit response from stakeholders.
Presentation was attended by various sectors and department: UPLBFI, DOT, NEDA,
Tractebel, LGU-Macabebe, MMDA, DOF, UPA, Ateneo IPC, HCC. Comments and
suggestions during the presentations will be considered in enhancing the current version of
SAR.
DRR and CCA, and Water Quality Improvement Presentation Focal theme presentations on DRR and CCA and Water Quality Improvement were held in
21 September 2018, the event was attended by various stakeholders including DOF, Accord,
NEDA, CARE International, Tractebel, LWA, DTI, PRRC, PBSP, UPLBFI, WWF, Wetlands
International, PNP-MG, Maynilad and EMB-DENR among others.
Salient comments of stakeholders focused on data updating, and additional analysis needed
among others. These comments will be incorporated in the enhancement of the SAR.
Ecosystem Protection Presentation Presentation of results and finding of Ecosystem protection were presented in September
24, 2018. The event was attended by various stakeholders around Manila Bay region such
as LWUA, NEDA, Deltares, Wetland International, Netherlands Government, DENR-FMB,
PBSP, CENRO-Taguig, CENRO- Pasay, CENRO – Las Pinas, ABB-BP, Netherlands
Embassy, and MBCO among others .Key comments on the presentation centered on further
analysis on the effect of climate change and reclamation projects in the Manila Bay
Ecosystem which will be considered in the enhancement of the current version of the SAR.
Presentation of 5 Focal Theme Reports to the LGUs of Manila Bay Region Presentation of the Five focal theme reports to the LGUs of Manila Bay region was held on
the afternoon of the same day at Rembrandt Hotel in Quezon City attended by the focal
persons of each LGUs and concerned stakeholders. All lead focal theme presented the
highlights of each thematic report to the LGU representatives in attendance.
Plenary Meeting with the Technical Committee On the 26th of September 2018, the MBSDMP consultants presented their findings to the
technical committee of the project. The event was attended by various stakeholders
including MBCO, LGU representatives, NGOs, HUDCC, DENR, PRA, representatives of
ISFs, CCC, and MMDA among others.
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Presentation of the Salient Findings in the SAR to NEDA Infra Com Technical Board The study team led by JJ Brinkman presented the key results of the Situational Analysis to
the Technical Baord of the NEDA Infra Com on September 27, 2018 at NEDA Board Room.
Selected local and DET experts who are part of the study team were present during the
presentation. The key issues discussed during the presentation include the need to conduct
comprehensive environmental impact assessment of all land reclamation proposals to
determine where it can and cannot be allowed, and to ensure that impacts on water supply,
waste management, ecosystems, and population dynamics are well accounted for and
considered in the evaluation of full land reclamation and development project proposals. It
was also suggested that the study team draft policy instrument to implement priority
measures to stop groundwater extraction in Bulacan, Pampanga and Bataan to halt
worsening land subsidence in these areas. address as soon as possible problems needing
immediate attention such as land subsidence. Additionally, the study team was requested to
consider other policy measures that can already be implemented even before the MBSDMP
is completed.
Finalization and Submission of Situation Analysis Report The Situational Analysis and focal theme reports were submitted to NEDA on the 11th
September 2018, it should be noted that the presentation of the above-mentioned reports to
concerned stakeholders happened after a week of submission. During report presentations,
it was acknowledged that the reports are living documents that should continue to be
improved. Recommendations and feedbacks during presentation will be considered on
reports enhancements.
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Strategy Building Stage
Develop Alternative Strategies
The TC meeting held last 7 December
2018 at Heritage Manila Hotel was
attended by various stakeholders of the
project. The main event started with the
Project Briefer by Deltares Team Leader
JJ Brinkman followed by the presentation
of the Project’s Latest Indicators by LCF
Team Leader Dr. Rex Cruz. The Project’s
stakeholders were also updated on the
SAR atlas and Focal theme reports
revisions based on the comments raised
by the Technical Committee as consolidated by NEDA. At the latter part of the event, Bobbi
Schijf from CMER/Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment introduced the
integration of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) to MBSDMP.
Three major activities transpired in the reporting period that contributes to the Development
of Alternative Strategies: First is the 2nd Strategy Building Workshop last 6-8 February 2019
held at Hotel Dominique in Tagaytay City; Second, the series of Stakeholder Engagements
around the Manila Bay Area; and lastly is the 3rd Strategy Building Workshop last 21-23
February 2019 which condensed the output of the aforementioned activities.
The 2nd Strategy Building Workshop involving the LCF and DET experts was held at Hotel
Dominique in Tagaytay City. The workshop, which was facilitated by Mr. Raymund Go,
intended to further develop the previous team output relating to strategy building. The
workshop covered various sessions that includes: Objectives, indicators, Base Case,
Scenarios, Target Gaps Reference Case, Measures, and Strategies.
The results of the 2nd Strategy Building workshop was presented to the concerned
stakeholders on the 12,13, and 20th of February.
The 3rd Strategy Building Workshop held at Hotel Dominique main objective was to finalize
data and assumptions of the 2nd Strategy Building Workshop and inputs of the Stakeholders
during the consultation process to produce the first draft of the Strategy Building Report.
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Select a Preferred Strategy (Cost-Benefit Analysis)
The MBSDMP team had a series of Stakeholder Engagement activities that involve the
LGUs of the Manila Bay Area, Concerned NGAs, CSOs, Academes and Private Sectors.
The Stakeholder engagements intend to present the initial indicators, measures, and
strategies of the recently concluded 2nd Strategy Building Workshop.
The first from the series of engagement involved the LGUs of Region III which was held at
Quest Hotel in Clark last 12 February followed by the Coastal LGUs of NCR and Concerned
NGAs at World Trade Center on the following day. The latest engagement process which
was participated by the LGUs of Region IV-A was held last 20 February at Hotel Dominique
in Tagaytay City.
Finalization and Submission of Strategy Building Report
Last 28 February 2019, the MBSDM team had a workshop to determine the preferred
strategy that will be adapted for the Master Plan. The workshop which was held at MBSDMP
Office was attended by the LCF and Deltares consultants.
Draft Final Master Plan
Formulation of Masterplan with Stakeholders
The core of the Draft Final Master Plan is the result of the Strategy Building Phase of the
project. Upon submission of the Strategy Building report last 10th March 2019, the MBSDMP
team organized Regional Stakeholders Consultations and Technical Committee Meeting to
present the measures and the preferred strategy of the Master Plan.
▪ 25 March 2019 – Regional Stakeholders for Region IV and Region III
▪ 26 March 2019 - Regional Stakeholders for NCR
▪ 28 March 2019 – Technical Committee Meeting
A series of MBSDMP meetings and small stakeholder workshops were held leading to the
formulation of the Final Masterplan during the reporting period. First of which, was the
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MBSDMP team meeting last 3 April 2019 at Antel office that discussed the salient points
raised during the 28 March Technical Committee meeting and action plan on how to proceed
with the MBSDMP masterplan. This was followed by a 24th April meeting which was
presided by Dr. Rex Cruz focusing on the proposed outline of the Final Masterplan. The
meeting was attended by the various LCF and DET experts together with partners for
resilience experts. After plenary discussion the group broke out into small group meetings
per measure to further firmed up the Programs, Projects and Activities (PAPs) of the master
plan - some of which that’s within the reporting period were the Enforcing Sustainable
Fisheries meeting on Los Banos last 26th April and Addressing ISFs concerns last 30th
April.
Preparation and Submission of Final Draft Master Plan Report
The Draft Final Master Plan report which was submitted last 10 April 2019 together with the
Institutional Set Up and Capacity Building report were presented last 02 May 2019 to the
Technical Committee held at C2 Restaurant in Greenhills, San Juan City. The review which
was attended by the MBSDMP team commenced with the Introduction of the project as
presented by JJ Brinkman followed by the presentation of the Draft master plan by Dr. Rex
Cruz. The latter half of the event was started with the presentation of the Institutional Set Up
and Capacity Building by Ms. Rutth Gerochi, MBSDMP Institutional Expert, and concluded
with a plenary discussion where stakeholders raised their comments and recommendations
for further fine tuning of the presented outputs.
Preparation and Presentation of the Master Plan
Comments and recommendations from the draft Master Plan report was considered, thus
the enhanced report was presented to the Technical Committee on May 27, 2019 at
Rembrandt Hotel in Quezon City. The presentation started with the review of the project
timeline and followed by the main presentation of the updated master plan.
Setting-up of Institutional Arrangements, Capacity-
Building, and Information System
Development of MBSDMP Database
MBSDMP Database of stakeholders were organized by the Study Team which includes
Name, Designation, Stakeholder Type, Contact Details, and Gender. The database consists
of all the stakeholders who participated in all the activities conducted for the formulation of
MBSDMP.
Institutional Set-up
Two meetings were held to further build the institutional set-up of the Master plan, first of
which was the 4 June followed by the 19 June meeting 2019, both were initiated by Ms. Ruth
Gerochi, Institutional Development Specialist/ Governance Expert, and attended by the
Manila Bay Coordinating Office as represented by Ms. Donna Gordove, Vice-Chairperson of
the MBSDMP Technical Committee.
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Preparation and Submission of Capacity-Building Plan
Recommendations from the different concerned Agencies regarding the proposed
Institutional Set-up and Capacity Building Plan for the MBSDMP was considered. Updated
and enhanced Capacity-Building Plan was submitted together with the Updated Master Plan.
Development of MBSDMP Monitoring System
Setting-up values of targets per measure were conducted during the strategy building stage.
Monitoring system on the achievement of targets was developed.
Final Master Plan
Finalization and Submission of Master Plan
For the initial week of May, the team’s activities focused on the packaging and submission of
the Final Master Plan that was due on the 5th of May. The recommendations identified by
the Technical Committee on 10 April 2019 were reflected on the Final master plan revised
version together with the refined discussion of Programs, Projects and Activities for each
Measure of the Plan. Activities relating to the development of the above-mentioned report
were described in the last reporting period.
Action/Investment Planning and Fine-tuning of
Master Plan Stage
The MBSDMP consultants had their meeting last 5 June 2019 to plan for the next phase of
the project. The meeting commenced by reviewing the project timeline followed by
presenting the initial Communication Strategy that would complement the master plan. The
second half of the meeting focused on conceptualizing the activities that would fine tune the
Plan’s measures and further enhancing the Program, Activities, and Project’s template that
would be used across all measures. The meeting concluded with the agreed schedule and
group breakdown of the stakeholder’s engagement for the upcoming months.
On 2 August, Mr. Vic Ticzon (Fisheries Expert) called for a consultative meeting with DENR -
Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) to verify Manila Bay’s existing
zoning and developments, and its recent vulnerability assessment report. The meeting,
which was held at UPLB, concluded with the assurance from DENR-ERDB that they will
provide the MBSDMP team a copy of the latest vulnerability assessment report of Manila
Bay after it’s submitted to MBCO on the 3rd week of the September.
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After engaging the coastal LGUs of Bataan, Bulacan, and Pampanga last July 2019, the
Manila Bay Sustainable Development Master Plan (MBSDMP) team proceeded with the
Coastal LGUs of Metro Manila, Cavite, and concerning National Government Agencies
(NGAs) to further review the Master Plan. The first consultation workshop for this month,
engaged the Coastal LGUs of Metro Manila held at Century Park Hotel last 6 August
followed by the workshop at Tanza Hotel last 16 August with the Coastal LGUs of Cavite.
The main objective of both workshops was to reinforce the awareness of partner
stakeholders about the Master Plan, and review the Programs, Activities and Projects
(PAPs) of all measures.
Aside from the primary objective of previous provincial consultations, the recent stakeholder
engagement attended by the NGAs last 23 August at Hotel Rembrandt, focused on the
policy gaps that need to be bridged to reinforce the respective measures. Refer to Annex 2
for the Complete list of Attendees, Activity Design, Workshop Guide Questions, and
Highlights of the Workshop.
Last 13 September, the MBSDMP team led by Dr. Rex Cruz conducted a Disaster Risk
Reduction Management (DRRM) Workshop participated by the Coastal Local Government
Units (LGUs) of Bulacan Province. The workshop which was also attended by Daniel
Balmori (Cost Engineer), Manuel Santos (Coastal Engineering Expert), Helen Ramirez
(Flood Management Expert), and Annadel Cabanban of Wetlands International aimed to
elicit inputs on how to mitigate identified hazards in the coastal areas of the province and
verify the current listing of PAPs under the thematic packages of Implementing DRRM
Programs and Projects.
Action Plan
Last 20 January 2020, The MBSDMP team led by Dr. Rex Cruz (Deputy Team Leader), Mr.
Raymund Go (M&E and Database Specialist), and Ms. Caridad Nasol (Communication and
Public Participation Specialist) together with the Project Management Team of the MBSDMP
developed a two-prong activity to present the Program, Activities, and Projects (PAPs) of the
Final Master Plan report to the Manila Bay Communities, and organize a data collection
activity to bridge the data gaps in drafting the Action Planning and Investment report due
March 2020.
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The Community engagement, which
run from the last week of January up
to the second week of February,
targets the Coastal Communities of
Cavite, Bulacan, Bataan, Pampanga
Province and the Coastal Cities of
Metro Manila. It aims to present and
validate the proposed PAPs of the
Final Master Plan report and gauge
the relevance of such to the actual
needs of the communities.
During its first week, the team engaged the following communities listed below, and followed
by the stakeholders in Bataan, Cavite, Pampanga and Metro Manila for the upcoming
weeks.
Date Barangay Local Government Unit
27 January 2020 Babatnin and Panasahan Malolos, Bulacan
28 January 2020 Mercado and Sto Nino Hagonoy, Bulacan
29 January 2020 Santa Cruz and Masucol Paombong, Bulacan
30 January 2020 Tibig Bulakan, Bulacan
Pugad Hagonoy, Bulacan
31 January 2020 Salambao and Tawiran Obando, Bulacan
For the last week of January, the team visited the Coastal LGUs of Malolos, Paombong,
Hagonoy, Bulakan, and Obando to request pertinent information that includes various local
development plans, and current investments related to the proposed thematic packages of
the Final Master plan report.
The Community engagement continued up to the third week of February to present and
validate the proposed PAPs of the Final Master Plan report and gauge the relevance of such
to the actual needs of the communities. During the reporting period, the MBSDMP team
engaged the (1) Coastal Communities of Cavite, Bataan, Pampanga Province and Metro
Manila, and (2) Selected Catchment Communities in Rizal, Nueva Ecija, and Bulacan as
listed below:
Date Barangay Local Government Unit
3 February 2020 Brgy. 20, 128 and 105 City of Manila
4 February 2020 Landing Pilar, Bataan
Camachile Orion, Bataan
Munting Batangas Balanga, Bataan
5 February 2020 Kabalutan Orani, Bataan
Almacen Hermosa, Bataan
San Juan Samal, Bataan
Wawa and Capitangan Abucay, Bataan
6 February 2020 Bancal Lubao, Pampanga
Alangan Limay, Bataan
Maligaya Mariveles, Bataan
7 February 2020 Sapang Kawayan Masantol, Pampanga
Malusac and Batang 2nd Sasmuan, Pampanga
Dalayap and Consuelo Macabebe, Pampanga
10 February 2020 San Dionisio Paranaque City
186 Pasay City
Pulang Lupa Uno Las Pinas City
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Date Barangay Local Government Unit
11 February 2020 Malainen Bago Naic, Cavite
Sapang I Ternate, Cavite
Pinagsanhan B Maragongon, Cavite
12 February 2020 11 (Lawin) Cavite City
San Juan II Noveleta, Cavite
Wakas II Kawit, Cavite
13 February 2020 Ligtong Rosario, Cavite
Amaya 5 Tanza, Cavite
Sineguelasan Bacoor, Cavite
Tanza Navotas City
17 February 2020 Sumakab Norte Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
Tabing Ilog Marilao, Bulacan
Tagpos Binangonan, Rizal
During the reporting period, the team visited the following LGUs listed below to request
pertinent information that includes various local development plans, and current investments
related to the proposed thematic packages of the Final Master plan report.
Date Province Local Government Unit
3 February 2020 Metro Manila City of Manila
4 February 2020 Bataan Pilar
Orion
Balanga
5 February 2020 Orani
Hermosa
Samal
Abucay
Limay
Marivels
7 February 2020 Pampanga Lubao
Masantol
Sasmuan
Macabebe
10 February 2020 Metro Manila Paranaque City
Pasay City
Las Pinas City
11 February 2020 Cavite Naic
Ternate
Maragondon
12 February 2020 Cavite City
Noveleta
Kawit
13 February 2020 Rosario
Tanza
Bacoor
Metro Manila Navotas City
17 February 2020 Nueva Ecija Cabanatuan City
Bulacan Marilao
Rizal Binangonan
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Prepare Investment Plan with Budget Requirements
The Deltares team led by Mr. JanJaap Brinkman (Team Leader) initiated the Investment and
Financial Planning Week from 22-24 July 2019 with a general objective of firming up the
investment and financing strategy of the Final Master Plan report. The 3-Day event started
with an internal team preparation from 22 – 23 July with the Local Consulting Firm led by Ms.
Amy Dela Rosa (PPP Expert) and culminated with a meeting on the 24th attended by NEDA,
concerned National Government Agencies, Local financing institutions, the Ministry of
Infrastructure of the Netherlands as represented by Mr. Jan van Schoonhoven.
The MBSDMP led by Mr. Janjaap Brinkman attended the Alyansa ng mga Baybaying Bayan
ng Bulacan at Pampanga (ABB-BP) Meeting last 20 November 2019 to present the key
updates and findings of the Final Master Plan report. The meeting held at Bulwagan ni San
Juan at Hagonoy, Bulacan, focused on the following subjects: MBSDMP Timeline, ICZM
Planning Framework, PAPs under the Thematic Package, and other brief issues facing the
locality. The meeting ended with an agreed separate consultation to further discussed
subjects on Manila Bay Resiliency Fund and Proposed DRR Line of Defense
Last 20 November 2019, The MBSDMP led by Engr. Helen Ramirez (Flood Management
Specialist), Engr. Manuel M. Santos Jr. (Coastal Engineering Specialist), and Mr. Danny
Balmori (Cost Engineer), and Hans de Vroeg of Deltares team had a consultative meeting
with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Unified Project Management
Office – Flood Control Management Cluster at NHCS Compound, Pasig City regarding the
Thematic Package on Implementing Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Programs
and Projects.
Packaging and Submission of Action Plan/Investment Report
Last 25-26 February 2020, the MBSDMP team had a 2-Day Meeting at Microtel Hotel,
Baguio to discuss the list of Programs, Activities, and Projects (PAPs) under the Master
plan. The activity aimed to refine the PAPs based on the information gathered during the
community focus group discussions and data collation activities which will be operationalized
in the Action Plan / Investment report due on 10 March 2020.
Prepare and Implement a Communication Plan and Awareness Raising
Last 24th July, the UP Padayon had a meeting with MBSDMP team led by Dr. Rex Cruz, Dr.
Leonardo Florece (Ecological Expert), and Mr. Ricardo Sandalo (ICZM Expert) to talked
about the Master plan and explore on possible ways on how the former could engage to
complement the Master plan’s activities.
On 14 August, the MBSDMP AVP team was accompanied by the Pasig River Rehabilitation
Commission (PRRC) to visit the key project areas where PRRC are working with. The
itinerary ended with a brief overview of the Pasig River Integrated and Strategic Master Plan
(PRISM) by the head of Public, Information, Advocacy and Tourism Division of the said
commission.
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Updated Master Plan
Re-assess Potential Measures
The MBSDMP team conducted consultative workshops and meetings targeting various
stakeholders of the project to re-assess and review the relevance of the identified Programs,
Activities, and Projects (PAPs) to their locality or discipline for the updating of the Masterplan
and formulation of its Action Plan. For the month of September, each thematic theme
conducted their own assessment on how the engagement’s findings will affect the current
interventions that the master plan has.
Agree with Stakeholders on Updated Master Plan
The MBSDMP team continued to engage both the Coastal and Catchment Provincial LGUs
of the study area to further coordinate and synchronize their ongoing projects concerning
solid waste management, pollution load, and exposure to flooding to the Master Plan report.
The engagement proceeded by presenting the Master Plan report and its thematic packages
followed by an open discussion, highlighting both parties’ recommendations on how to
strengthen the Programs, Activities, Projects (PAPs) under the Master Plan.
Below is the list of engagements held during the reporting period:
Date Provincial Local Government Unit
4 March 2020 Pampanga
6 March 2020 Bulacan
9 March 2020 Bataan
10 March 2020 Nueva Ecija
11 March 2020 Tarlac
12 March 2020 Rizal
For the first half of March, the MBSDMP team
conducted a Rapid Resource Assessment of
North Manila Bay and Corregidor Island with
the primary objective of updating the habitat
map and resource assessment report of the
major critical habitats in the identified study
areas. The activity was designed to run for
two-months including report writing but the field
work was done in just two weeks because of
the Enhanced Community Quarantine
implemented for the whole Island of Luzon
commencing 17th March 2020 and scheduled
to last until advised by the Government to
contain Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-
19).
Below is the list of activities held during the reporting period:
Date Activities
5-12 March 2020 Focal Group Discussions (Fisheries Sector Soft Bottom Assessment Mangrove Assessment
5-7 and 9 March 2020 Coral Reef Assessment
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Finalization and Submission of Updated Master Plan
The Updated Master Plan is the enhanced version the draft Master Plan, which includes
Manila Bay 2040 projections when all proposed measures and PAPs are implemented. The
Updated Master Plan was submitted on September 30, 2020.
Updated Action Plan and Investment Plan
The fine tuning and updating of the draft Action Plan and Investment Plan which was initially
submitted last 10 March 2020 continued during the initial week of June 2020. The MBSDMP
Technical Committee Secretariat, upon the re-submission of the aforementioned report,
communicated with the MBSDMP Technical Committee for review, comments,
recommendations concerning the subject as part of the deliverables for Component 2
(Operational/Action Planning Phase) of the master planning exercise.
Last 19 June, the MSBDMP LCF Team had an online meeting to discuss the future
movement of the team after the submission of the draft Action and Investment Plan report.
The meeting commenced with Project updates, followed by synchronization of the team’s
timeline because of the project’s movement brought by the pandemic, and ended with the
discussion and agreement on the planned activities for the final submission of the final
reports.
Agree with Stakeholders on Updated Action Plan and Investment Plan
PAPs validation activities started in September 2020 and shall be until the end of October
2020. The validation aims to align and update the PAPs in the Final Action Plan and
Investment Plan due in December 2020.
The draft Action Plan and Investment Report was presented to the stakeholders. It was a 7-
day Stakeholder FGD Series with the following schedule:
Date Topic
5 October 2020 ICZM Planning Framework
6 October 2020 Institutional Setup
7 October 2020 Promote Responsible and Sustainable Tourism
8 October 2020 Restore Natural Habitats and Boost Fish Biomass
9 October 2020 Reduce Exposure to Flooding
12 October 2020 Reduce Pollution Load
14 October 2020 Improve Solid Waste Management
Finalization and Submission of Updated Action Plan and Investment Plan
Comments and recommendations during the Stakeholder FGD Series are recorded and will
be included in the finalization and submission of the Final Action Plan and Investment Plan
in December 2020.
