QuestionsQuestions (MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 270)
It is an Executive issuance (Memorandum Order) that creates the Bukidnon Watershed Protection and Development Council and prescribes measures to preserve watershed resources in Bukidnon.
To fully protect and preserve the remaining forest in Bukidnon watersheds and rehabilitate open areas within the headwaters of the watershed.
The Memorandum Order itself creates the Bukidnon Watersheds Protection and Development Council; it is chaired by the Provincial Government.
It is composed of the Provincial Government and representatives from concerned national line agencies, LGU institutions, and NGOs covered by specific watersheds.
Upper Pulangi River Watershed, Muleta River Watershed, Tagoloan River Watershed, Cagayan River Watershed, Maridugo River Watershed, Davao/Salug River Watershed, and Agusan River Watershed.
Agencies must abide by council policies and guidelines in issuing permits, licenses, and leases within the watersheds relative to development and utilization of forest resources, provided such policies are not contrary to existing laws and regulations.
They must not be contrary to existing laws and regulations.
Formulate policies and guidelines on watershed boundaries and land uses, conservation, protection, utilization, development, and rehabilitation; recommend to the President on inter-agency coordination/collaboration and local community development.
It must enhance community-based resource management with emphasis on socio-economic upliftment while conserving watershed biodiversity through promotion and maintenance of sustainable land use systems.
It must establish a watershed databank management system and submit periodic reports to the Office of the President.
It shall prepare and implement programs/projects relative to the Framework Plan to enhance watershed sustainability and increase geographical and industrial/sectoral productivity.
The council is chaired by the Provincial Government, which has authority to compose a technical secretariat from among its members.
DENR, Office of the President, Department of Energy through the National Power Corporation, National Irrigation Administration, share from foreign grants and aids for the province.
NAMRIA shall provide updated and relevant information, maps, satellite images, and aerial photos to the council.
All national and local agencies are enjoined to fully cooperate and support the council’s mandate.
Yes. It states that the Memorandum Order shall likewise serve as an implementing order.
It takes effect immediately.
It is intended to be an effective catalyst for environmental protection, development and management, while enhancing productivity across sectors.